Apple is eliminating dozens of sales positions focused on business, education, and government clients. The company appears to be shifting more sales functions to third-party retailers for cost savings.
Barbara Humpton left Siemens USA to lead USA Rare Earth’s mission to build domestic supply chains for rare earth magnets. The company just acquired the only scaled metal and alloy maker outside China. This comes as the Trump administration treats rare earth independence as a “Manhattan Project-style
Finland’s “Chips from the North” initiative aims to grow semiconductor revenue from €1.6B to €6B by 2035, creating thousands of jobs. Oulu leverages its Nokia wireless heritage to specialize in radio chips, 5G/6G, and MEMS sensors, with companies like MediaTek and Bosch expanding operations. The cit
Ohio State University just purchased Aixtron’s specialized MOCVD system for gallium oxide research. The tool will handle 100mm wafers and explore materials that outperform traditional semiconductors. This could accelerate development of next-generation power devices.
Developers are taking Tarboro, North Carolina to court over a rejected 300MW data center project. The company claims the town committed multiple legal errors during the approval process and denied them a fair hearing.
TE Connectivity has expanded its rapid prototyping capabilities to two U.S. facilities to help medical device manufacturers get products to market faster. The new centers in Plymouth, Minnesota and Wilsonville, Oregon join existing locations in Ireland and India.
Xiaomi’s president just dropped some bad news for smartphone shoppers. Memory chip prices are skyrocketing thanks to AI demand, and those costs are coming directly to your next phone purchase in 2026.
HoloSolis has secured massive funding to build one of Europe’s largest solar gigafactories in France. The project aims to produce 5 GW of solar modules annually by 2030, creating 2,000 jobs. This represents a major push for European energy sovereignty in solar manufacturing.
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup appears to be heading for a significant slimdown. The base model could measure just 6.9mm thick, while the Ultra model drops to 7.9mm. All three models would be thinner and lighter than their iPhone 17 counterparts.
ifm has introduced the SU Puresonic Hygienic ultrasonic sensor specifically designed for food, pharmaceutical, and water treatment applications. The sensor features a seal-free stainless steel design and operates across a wide temperature range from -40°C to +120°C.
