China’s Rare Earth Gamble: Why Export Controls Might Ultimately Lose its Edge
During the heated U.S.-China tariff battle in April, China wielded rare earths as a weapon by halting exports. According to a Liberty Times report citing The Economist, while the move seemed effective, it will likely “backfire” in the long run, as China’s export controls in recent years have pushed other countries to reduce reliance on China and seek […]
From Scrap to Savings: Indium Corporation’s Commitment to a Sustainable World
Indium’s Reclaim and Recycle Program reflects their dedication to a sustainable future, not only for their company, but also for valued partners.
Middle Eastern smartphone shipments jump in Q2 2025, breaking early-year slowdown
The latest research from Canalys (now part of Omdia) reveals that the Middle East’s (excluding Turkey) smartphone market grew 15% to 13.2 million units in Q2 2025, making it the strongest-growing region worldwide. The rebound was powered by value-conscious buyers, festive season spending and strong economic momentum, positioning the region for continued expansion in smartphone […]
Data Center Energy Needs Could Upend Power Grids and Threaten the Climate
Data centers have become a significant part of our daily lives, from cloud computing to video streaming to artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto mining. They use a lot of power, and will have a non-trivial impact which must be taken into account by policy makers. There are ways to improve efficiencies and reduce impact. This article is the first in a series on the environmental impacts of data centers from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute.
Koh Young Showcases Advanced Dimensional Metrology and Inspection Solutions for Semiconductor and Wafer-Level Packaging at SEMICON India
Seoul, Korea – Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D™ measurement-based dimensional metrology and inspection solutions, will present its latest advancements for semiconductor and advanced packaging applications in Hall 1 Booth 1086 during SEMICON India 2025 held September 2-4, 2025, at Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, India. With nearly 25,000 systems installed at over 3,800 […]