Graphite mines in the US, largely shuttered for seven decades, are seeing a revival. Companies like Titan Mining Corp. are planning new operations, aiming for commercial sales by 2028, as demand for battery materials surges and supply chains shift.
The race is on for radiative cooling coatings that can reflect over 94% of sunlight. While promising for slashing AC use, they face durability and environmental hurdles.
Keystone Electronics has introduced a new, miniature surface-mount test point. Designed for high-density PCBs, it aims to replace bulkier connection methods with a smaller, stronger footprint.
In a move to cool trade tensions, the US is hitting pause on new tariffs for Chinese chips. But the pause only lasts 18 months, with increased duties scheduled for June 2027.
According to a new report, Apple is facing a massive 230% price increase for the 12GB LPDDR5X RAM chips used in its premium iPhones. The shortage is expected to last for years, forcing the company to prepare countermeasures to protect its margins.
Littelfuse has launched a family of six new automotive current sensors. They’re designed for battery management, motor control, and safety systems in electric and hybrid vehicles.
A new 250MW solar project in Malaysia is being developed specifically to power AI data centers. The move highlights the massive energy demands of the AI boom and a scramble to secure clean power.
This week’s manufacturing news is a brutal reminder that even giants stumble. Ford is pulling back on its electric flagship, VW is shutting a historic plant, and Budweiser is closing breweries. The industry’s pivot is getting messy.
The week’s top stories reveal high-stakes moves in the chip industry. Intel’s recruitment of a TSMC exec invites legal and technical scrutiny, while Samsung Foundry secures a key Intel order for 8nm chips.
A recently launched Starlink satellite has suffered a catastrophic failure, venting its propulsion tank and scattering debris in low Earth orbit. The event intensifies the debate over the risks posed by massive satellite networks like SpaceX’s.
