TSMC is building three additional 2nm chip production facilities in Taiwan with an initial investment of $28.6 billion. The move comes as existing plants can’t meet overwhelming demand, particularly from Apple which has secured over half the initial supply for iPhone 18 chips. This massive expansion
Apacer has launched the PT15R-M242 industrial PCIe flash drive specifically designed for Raspberry Pi 5 projects. The storage solution features advanced power management, thermal protection, and operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to 85°C. It’s part of Apacer’s growing lineup of indu
After 60 years in her home, 91-year-old Azalia King is being forced out to make way for Micron’s $100 billion chip plant. The deal comes after intense negotiations and legal threats, with the project already years behind schedule.
India’s semiconductor ambitions are gaining serious momentum with multiple major announcements. Fujifilm is building a materials factory, the government approved $810 million in component projects, and domestic companies are pushing homegrown AI solutions.
Researchers found the fern Blechnum orientale forming monazite crystals containing neodymium, lanthanum, and cerium. This marks the first time plants have been observed creating rare earth minerals under normal conditions. The discovery could transform how we source critical materials for clean ener
ZTE and Telkomsel have launched the world’s first UE-transparent hybrid private network solution in Indonesia. The deployment at a major automotive facility reduces costs by over 50% and cuts deployment time dramatically. This could revolutionize how factories approach 5G connectivity.
Intel is preparing its 14A manufacturing process to be entirely focused on external customers rather than internal products. This strategic shift would require massive capital expenditure increases and push the company’s foundry breakeven timeline to late 2027. Company leadership believes investors
The Mexican state of Nuevo León is building Latin America’s first High Performance Computing and AI center. The $1 billion project will use Nvidia technology and run from 2026 to 2030. Governor Samuel García announced the initiative alongside a new AI-focused government office.
European automakers face massive new carbon costs starting in 2026 under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. With Germany alone potentially paying €1.2 billion in carbon certificates by 2027, the industry needs to act fast to track emissions across global supply chains. The clock is ticking
China has approved groundbreaking platinum and palladium futures contracts that accept sponge metal for delivery – a world first. This comes as the country faces major market shifts including VAT changes and booming electric vehicle sales.
