10 Ways Robotics Leads to Stronger Manufacturing
Manufacturing is second only to medicine as the most time-sensitive business there is, with the livelihoods of every employee hanging in the balance. Simply put, manufacturers live and die by how well they manage time, resources, costs, and time.
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 7% in Q2 2024, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, Calif. — Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 7.1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,035 million square inches (MSI) in the second quarter of 2024, but saw an 8.9% decline from the 3,331 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. “The silicon […]
New technique uses 3D printing to fab three-dimensional chip circuits
SOURCE: Tom’s Hardware The use of 3D circuitry is key in continuing to miniaturize electronics, but it’s been subject to serious drawbacks. The requirement for support materials and external pressure limits how small manufacturers can go, but one research team might have an answer. The engineers have developed a way to build free-standing, self-healing metallic […]
Tablet Market Finally Moves Past the Pandemic Era with Solid Growth in Q2 2024, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Mass. – Worldwide tablet shipments recorded year-over-year growth of 22.1% in the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24), totaling 34.4 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. The results benefited from a favorable comparison to the prior year’s quarter and were driven by product refreshes from […]
Omdia: Global smartphone shipments continue to rise year-on-year for third consecutive quarter in 2Q24
LONDON: According to the latest Omdia smartphone preliminary shipment report, shipments totaled 290.3 million units in 2Q24. Compared to the previous year, this shows a 9.3% rise, following the 11.5% increase in 1Q24 and 8.6% increase in 4Q23. Compared to the previous quarter, this represents a 3.2% fall. The slow growth indicates the industry is settling to sustainable […]