Wavering demand? Drop in share price on Wednesday after report that Apple is ditching plans to boost production of the iPhone 14
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Apple Begins Making iPhone 14 Handsets In India
China manufacturing shift. Apple says it has begun assembling iPhone 14 models in India for the first time
US Bans Tech Firms From Building Chinese Factories
US Chips and Science Act (Chips). Biden administration tells those receiving federal funding they will not be allowed to invest in China
Apple To Start Manufacturing Macbook, Apple Watch In Vietnam
China move? Apple is reportedly in talks with its suppliers about starting manufacturing the Apple Watch and Macbook in Vietnam
President Biden Signs $53 Billion US Chips Act
President Joe Biden signs landmark bill to encourage chip makers to build more semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the US
Apple To Shift Some iPad Production To Vietnam – Report
Supply chain issues. Strict Covid-19 lockdown disruptions in China reportedly sees Apple moving some iPad production to Vietnam
Apple To Cut iPhone Production – Report
Inflation pressures, coupled with the Ukraine invasion have been blamed as Apple plans to lower production of iPhone SE and AirPods in 2022
Tesla Halts Production At Shanghai Factory, Amid Covid Outbreak
China tightens restrictions across the country as Coronavirus infections surge, with Tesla suspending production at its Shanghai factory
Toyota To Cut Production By As Much As 20 Percent
Ongoing chip shortages forces Japanese car giant Toyota to cut its Q2 domestic production target by as much as 20 percent
Chip Shortage Fears Raised, After Ukraine Halts Neon Production
Two of the leading suppliers of neon in Ukraine have halted neon production, raising concern about the impact on worldwide chip production
Toyota’s Manufacturing Shuts Down After Cyberattack
Toyota halts manufacturing at all 14 factories in Japan, after a suspected ransomware cyberattack at supplier Kojima Industries Corp
Intel Acquires Israeli Chipmaker Tower Semiconductor For $5.4bn
Chip giant Intel expands its manufacturing capabilities, and spends billions to acquire specialised chip manufacturing expert Tower Semiconductor
EC Proposes Easing State Aid Rules To Encourage Chip Factories
European Commission officially proposes easing state aid rulings to help countries offer financial incentives for the building of chip factories
Sweden’s Northvolt Gigafactory Begins Battery Production
First Northvolt battery cell has been assembled in northern Sweden gigafactory, as start-up readies for 2022 production run
Italy’s Talks With Intel ‘Intensifies’ Over $9bn Chip Factory – Report
Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over $9 billion investment plan to build advanced semiconductor packaging plant in the country
India’s $10 Billion Plan To Attract Chip Makers
India approves $10 billion incentive plan to attract chip and display makers, as Intel announces $7.1 billion investment in Malaysia
Apple Shares Dip Amid Slowing iPhone 13 Demand – Report
Worrying sign? Apple tells suppliers that consumer demand for the iPhone 13 has slowed, ahead of important holiday season
Samsung To Build $17bn Chip Factory In Texas, Amid Global Shortage
Samsung is to make its largest ever investment in the United States, in order to construct a brand new chip factory in Texas
Complex Design Causes Apple Watch 7 Production Delay – Report
Complicated design, Coronavirus disruptions and performance problems have delayed initial manufacturing of Apple's Watch 7
Chip Shortage Forces Toyota To Cut Production By 40 Percent
World's biggest car maker Toyota announces it will dramatically reduce car production next month as the chip shortage bites
US Bill Would Create White House ‘Chief Manufacturing Officer’
US Senate drafts bill worth $110bn that would create White House-level manufacturing chief to build up supply chain resiliency, counter China threat
Taiwan Dashes EU Hopes Of Advanced Chip Production In Europe
EU setback. Taiwanese government minister rejects EU plan, and points to TSMC decision to focus chip expansion in Taiwan, not Europe
US To Squeeze Chip Choke Points To Thwart China Ambitions
US national security commission recommends tightening up 'choke points' on chip manufacturing, to safeguard American interests
Coronavirus: Silicon Shortage Slows Car Production
Supply chain squeeze. Worldwide shortage of CPUs is slowing the manufacturing of new cars from a number of the world's largest car makers
Intel Chips Already Being Made By TSMC – Report
Manufacturing outsourcing move. Intel chips are already being manufactured by TSMC, amid inhouse issues for US firm
Samsung Display Extends LCD Production In South Korea
Saved by Coronavirus? Production of LCD displays in South Korea now extended, thanks to lockdown demand for home entertainment
Neo Factory: The State of Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 initiatives are transforming factories in a myriad of industries, from aerospace and health care to plastics and shipping. However, why do so many Industry 4.0 initiatives at today’s factories fail to scale? Silicon UK ask ...
TSMC Seeds Arizona Subsidiary With $3.5 Billion
Trump plan to bring manufacturing back to US sees Taiwanese chipmaker provide $3.5 billion for promised $12 billion Arizona factory
US Considers Blocking Chip Shipments To Huawei – Report
Taiwan's TSMC could be ordered to halt shipments of silicon chips to Huawei under potential new US restrictions
Coronavirus Outbreak May Disrupt iPhone Production – Report
As Apple seeks to ramp up iPhone production by 10 percent in China, deadly coronavirus outbreak may derail this goal it has been reported