Reliability and Sustainability in the Electronics Industry – The Role of Advanced Inspection Technology
In the electronics industry, a product’s reliability is closely linked to the quality of its components. Poor-quality or degraded components can significantly reduce the mean time between failures (MTBF), leading to higher failure rates, increased e-waste, and more significant CO2 emissions. This blog from Cybord.ai explains how advanced inspection technology can help.
China Detains Employees at Apple iPhone Factory Run by Foxconn
TAIPEI—Four Taiwanese employees at Chinese facilities that make products for Apple have been detained by local authorities, Taiwanese officials said, the latest example of corporate detentions that have hurt business confidence. The employees worked at a complex run by Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group in Zhengzhou, China, said Taiwanese agencies responsible for managing relations with China. […]
Foxconn Industrial Internet Adds Two WEF New Lighthouse Factories
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognized two more Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii) facilities as Lighthouse factories. Fii’s Bac Giang facility becomes Vietnam’s first Lighthouse factory, while the Shenzhen Guanlan factory is certified as Fii’s first Sustainable Lighthouse. These additions bring Fii’s total enabled Lighthouse factories to eight*, underscoring its leadership in smart and sustainable […]
North American robotics sales declined in first half of 2024
Even a category as hot as robotics is not immune from macroeconomic trends. According to figures from automation advocacy group, A3, the North American robotics market declined in the first half of 2024, both in terms of sales and revenue. SOURCE: TechCrunch The number of industrial robotics ordered in H1 declined 7.5% year-over-year to 15,705. […]
Buyers Focus on Inventory Reduction; Slowing Demand Growth Constrains Q4 Memory Price Increases, Says TrendForce
TrendForce’s latest findings reveal that weaker consumer demand has persisted through 3Q24, leaving AI servers as the primary driver of memory demand. This dynamic, combined with HBM production displacing conventional DRAM capacity, has led suppliers to maintain a firm stance on contract price hikes. Smartphone brands continue to remain cautious despite some server OEMs continuing […]