X-FAB is launching a new platform to speed up silicon carbide chip development. The company claims it can cut planning phases by 6x and get devices to production up to nine months faster. It’s a push to capture more fabless business in the competitive power semiconductor market.
VinFast, controlled by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, is pouring another $500 million into its factory in Tamil Nadu, India. The plan is to triple annual production capacity to 150,000 vehicles and start making electric buses and scooters.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have published a new method to improve the core material in micro-LEDs. Their technique reduces defects that sap efficiency, which is a critical hurdle for next-gen displays in augmented reality and beyond.
Intel’s CFO is expressing new confidence in the company’s foundry business. He says yields on the critical 18A node are improving predictably and that advanced packaging is attracting strategic customer conversations.
Boeing’s new CFO, Jay Malave, says a new “performance culture” under CEO Kelly Ortberg is setting the stage for a financial reset. He forecasts a return to positive free cash flow in 2026, aiming for low single-digit billions, dependent on ramping up 737 and 787 production.
To keep its product pipeline fresh, SharkNinja is investing heavily in young innovators. Their strategy includes hands-on programs with students to turn ideas like a baby formula maker into real products.
A UK startup called Ironic Metals is developing a low-temperature electrolysis process to produce green iron and nickel. They’re targeting a production cost of just $400 per tonne and have backing from mining giant Anglo American. A pilot cell is planned for early 2026.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has given a favorable safety evaluation for TerraPower’s construction permit. The company aims to have its advanced Natrium reactor, which can surge to 500 megawatts, producing power in Kemmerer, Wyoming, by 2030.
Samsung and SK Hynix, who control over 70% of global DRAM output, say they won’t rapidly expand production despite a severe shortage. They’re prioritizing long-term profitability, fearing a future oversupply. This means high RAM and GPU prices could persist for years.
A new global study commissioned by Schneider Electric reveals the massive hidden cost of proprietary industrial automation. For smaller manufacturers, the impact can be a staggering 25% of annual revenue lost to inefficiency and downtime.
