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The Effects of pH: Cleaning Agent Properties and Performance in Production
As cleaning agents evolve to meet customer and supplier environmental challenges, we take a closer look at the effect of pH cleaning agent properties and performance including material compatibility and rinsing behavior all while answering questions with SIR data.
US launches AI competition with $70m prize fund
The Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is setting aside USD 70 million to improve the deployment of AI in manufacturing.
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Toppan to build package substrate plant in Singapore
Japan's Toppan Holdings is preparing to start construction of a new facility in Singapore with the completion date set for the end of 2026.
ACS Industries receives $9.9m grant to advance hydrogen tech
The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies Office is to subsidise the work of ACS Industries in boosting the performance of electrolyzers.
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Micro LED Apple Watch production faces significant changes
In a surprising twist, LED giant ams OSRAM has called off a significant Micro LED collaboration with Apple, casting substantial uncertainty on the launch of the much-anticipated Micro LED version of the Apple Watch as its sole chip supplier.
Teltonika boost capacity with new robotic assembly line
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika has recently added another robotic assembly line to its manufacturing facility – boosting its capacity. However, the company has additional plans for equipment upgrades this year.
ABB opens refitted US robotics facility
ABB has officially opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
Fideltronik to close manufacturing operation in Gdańsk
Tomasz Jasiński, Operations Manager of Fideltronik's Gdańsk unit, revealed on LinkedIn that Fideltronik Poland sp. z o. o. in Gdańsk will close its doors for the final time at the end of March – after nearly 15 years of operation.
Scanfil updates it strategy and financial targets
EMS provider Scanfil is launching its new strategy “Geared for growth” under which the company aims to expand its market position and opportunities.
Volvo Cars invests in Breathe for next-gen fast charging
Volvo Cars has partnered up with Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe), becoming the first car company to get access to the latest version of its patented, algorithm-enabled charging software.
Top 6 smartphone brands by production
New research reveals a significant rebound in global smartphone production, marking the end of an eight-quarter slump in 3Q23. In a strategic year-end surge, brands amped up production to capture more market share, propelling Q4 smartphone output up 12.1% to reach 337 million units.
Hanza launches efficiency program
Swedish contract manufacturer Hanza launches an efficiency program following the acquisition of EMS provider Orbit One. The efficiency program is described as an important step in the integration and to meet a slightly weaker market.
NCAB appoints new VP Global Sales
Arjan Sinoo, currently Managing Director of NCAB Group Benelux, has been promoted to the position of VP Global Sales and member of the Group Management of NCAB as he takes over the position from Howard Goff, who has been appointed VP and president North America.
Immersion signs license deal with Nintendo
Immersion Corporation, a developer and provider of patents for haptics, has renewed a license with Nintendo to continue to make Immersion's patents available to Nintendo and its affiliates.
Global top 10 foundries Q4 revenue up 7.9%
The latest TrendForce report reveals a notable 7.9% jump in 4Q23 revenue for the world’s top ten semiconductor foundries, reaching USD 30.49 billion.
Kontron gains control of Katek SE – mandatory offer follows
Kontron started 2024 by acquiring a majority stake in EMS provider Katek SE. All closing conditions of the share purchase agreement have been met and a mandatory offer for the rest of the shares will follow.
Leoni's move to its "Factory of the Future" is completed
A new chapter in the story of Leoni and the City of Roth begins. Leoni Kabel GmbH has completed the relocation to its Factory of the Future.
CE3S opens new distribution center in Florida
Cumberland Electronics Strategic Supply Solutions (CE3S) has opened its newest distribution center in Orlando, Florida.
US could add CXMT to its list of sanctioned Chinese firms
The Biden administration will consider adding DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to its so-called Entity List to restrict the company's access to US raw materials.
Silicon Box to build $3.3bn plant in northern Italy
Singapore's Silicon Box has received significant backing from the Italian government to construct a major new facility in the country, say reports.
China will set aside $27bn to counter US sanctions
Central and local government agencies in China are pouring money into the so-called Big Fund, which was set up to accelerate the development of chip making tech in the country.
NXP workers prepare to strike over wage demands
Employees at Dutch chip maker NXP will stop work for 24 hours this week after management rejected their demand for a 9% rise in pay.
Mediatek leads the smartphone chipset market
A new report by research company Canalys says Mediatek chips shipped in 177m devices in Q4 – more than any other supplier.
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