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TSMC may surpass Intel in quarterly revenue for first time
In yet another sign of how fortunes have changed in the semiconductor industry, Taiwanese foundry giant TSMC is expected to surpass Intel in quarterly revenue for the first time.
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Intel Germany Mega Site Gets €6.8bn in European Chips Act Funding
Intel will benefit from €6.8bn ($7.3bn) of European Chips Act funding as it builds and commissions its mega site in Magdeburg, Germany. Martin Kröber, the Magdeburg member of the Bundestag (Social Democratic Party), revealed the decision on Friday, and the amount of funding due this year was confirmed in a federal budget statement (German language PDF link).
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Taiwan's TSMC says no plans for now to build factories in Europe
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) (2330.TW) said on Wednesday it has no concrete plans for factories in Europe - remarks that come amid efforts by the European Union to encourage Taiwanese firms to manufacture chips there. With many industries suffering from a global shortage of semiconductors, Taiwan and the EU held high level trade talks last week with chip cooperation at the top of the agenda. In February, the EU unveiled the European Chips Act, with the bloc mentioning Taiwan as one of the "like-minded partners" Europe would like to work with. read more
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As disruptions in China continue, Apple will start making iPads in Vietnam
In the face of COVID lockdown-related supply disruptions, Apple is moving some iPad production from China to Vietnam, according to Nikkei Asia. The company is also taking other measures with its suppliers to soften the blow of supply issues in China. This is not Apple's first attempt to move some production out of China. Some iPhones have been made in India, a small number of Macs have been assembled in the United States, and Vietnam is already a major factor in AirPods production.
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Metal-lifespan analysis shows scale of waste
Metals might be the foundation of the modern economy, but that doesn’t mean they stick around. A study looking at the economic lifetimes of 61 commercially used metals finds that more than half have a lifespan of less than 10 years. The research, published on 19 May in Nature Sustainability1, also shows that most of these metals end up being disposed of or lost in large quantities, rather than being recycled or reused.
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At Least One iPhone 14 Model Three Weeks Behind Schedule Due to China Lockdowns
Development of at least one iPhone 14 model is three weeks behind schedule due to Chinese lockdowns and in a worst case scenario could impact initial production volumes, according to a new report today.
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Electric car supplies are running out. This could drastically slow the journey to net-zero
The road map to replacing old fashioned carbon emitting cars with electric vehicles is well developed—at least in theory. All the major car makers (and even some of the smaller ones) are publicly committed to electric.
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MacBook Pro Assemblers in China Unlikely to Return to Pre-Lockdown Production Levels Before July
Apple's MacBook Pro assemblers in China are unlikely to return to pre-lockdown production levels until July because of insufficient manpower and logistical problems, based on the latest industry report.
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Instead of mining the earth, just mine our e-waste, researchers call
The proliferation of digital devices has already become a big problem for the planet, but it’s still not receiving the attention it should. Once they come to the end of their useful lives, electronics just get discarded. The recycling rate is still poor, despite the fact they contain valuable minerals that could be used once more and have economic value. Now, scientists are calling to ramp up the recycling of e-waste, describing the expansion of mining as unsustainable.
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The three reasons MacBook Pro workers broke out of plant and fought with guards
More details have emerged following eye-opening video footage of MacBook Pro workers breaking through barriers and fighting with guards at a Quanta plant in Shanghai. While frustration at highly-restrictive ‘closed-loop’ production practices was the key issue for workers, it appears that two other factors played a role …
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U.S. lawmakers to open chips, China bill negotiations
Members of Congress will meet Thursday to open negotiations on a compromise measure that would fund $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing subsidies and boost U.S. competitiveness with Chinese technology, a source told Reuters.
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Biden administration announces $3.1 billion for America’s battery shortage
The White House announced $3.16 billion is on the way to help with the battery shortage in America. The money, which will come from funds in the recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, was announced by the White House and the Department of Energy on Monday. Officials promise the money will help domestic manufacturers make more batteries in the U.S., iron out supply chain issues for components, and also mitigate some of the environmental impacts from battery manufacturing.
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Intel CEO now expects chip shortage to last into 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told CNBC on Friday he now expects the semiconductor industry to suffer supply shortages until 2024. In an interview on “TechCheck,” Gelsinger said the global chip crunch may drag on due to constrained availability of key manufacturing tools, serving as an obstacle to expanding capacity levels required to meet elevated demand.
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TSMC's Chip Revenue From Apple Predicted to Grow Nearly 25% in 2022 as Apple Silicon Transition Nears Completion
Chip supplier TSMC's Apple business is predicted to grow almost 25 percent this year as the transition to Apple silicon nears completion and the two companies grow closer ties, DigiTimes reports.
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TSMC: 2nm Chips Arriving in 2026
When Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company first confirmed the development of its N2 (2 nm-class) fabrication process in 2020, it did not disclose many details about the node or say when it intends it was set to enter production. This week, the company confirmed that the technology relies on a new transistor structure, but chips that use it won't become available until 2026.
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TSMC says demand for capacity still strong ahead of 3nm chip launch
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chip maker, said on Thursday that demand for its capacity will remain strong throughout the year despite signs of weakening demand for computers and smartphones.
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Best ways to prevent No-Reads With Barcode Testing
A "no-read" barcode is an essential metric for tracking manufacturing and shipping operations. A no-read scan requires a worker to manually key in same part or package, wasting both time and money. Items that are not rejected by system can end up in a master database, making it difficult to track and trace them.
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US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
The race is on to produce more lithium in the United States. The U.S. will need far more lithium to achieve its clean energy goals — and the industry that mines, extracts and processes the chemical element is poised to grow. But it also faces a host of challenges from environmentalists, Indigenous groups and government regulators.
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TSMC boosts production of 4nm & 5nm chips: RDNA 3, Zen 4, Lovelace & Hopper
TSMC is a hot commodity, with Apple using their N5 nodes for their self-manufactured M1 chip lineup, which now fulfils an entire stack of Apple products, including the recently released M1 Ultra in the Mac Studio, but other tech companies are now lining up in droves to utilise TSMC’s N5 foundry, forcing them to boost the production capacity of the N5 and N4 nodes up by around 25% according to a report by Digitimes. The companies eagerly awaiting these chips include AMD, Nvidia, and more.
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How a few geothermal plants could solve America's lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry
Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential. But that may soon change – for an unexpected reason.
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