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TSMC seeks large stake in German fab https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230606PD216/germany-tsmc.html TSMC has confirmed intentions to establish a joint venture fab in Germany, but aims for a high shareholding to prevent production capacity from being controlled. The Taiwan-based pure-play foundry is also evaluating the feasibility of setting up another fab in Japan. |
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Could Apple's Vision Pro ignite the next IC supply chain surge? https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230606PD217/apple-vision-pro-mr-headset-chips+components.html Apple unveiled its mixed reality (MR) device, Vision Pro, at the 2023 WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC). The device marks a path toward what could be a new era of spatial computing. However, due to its limited demand and lofty price point, the product is viewed more as a tech demonstrator rather than a commercially feasible device. |
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India counteracts global wearable downturn in 1Q23 amid macroeconomic headwinds https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230607VL201/india-wearable-1q23.html Thanks to the explosive shipment growth in India, the global wearable band market declined by only 1% amid macroeconomic headwinds for the last quarter. India's local brand Fire Boltt made it to the global top five due to its affordable offerings and India's growing market. |
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China telecom operators keen to invest in quantum computing R&D https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230606PD201/china-telecom-quantum-computing.html State-run China Telecom has announced on its official WeChat account that it will invest CNY3.0 billion (UD$421 million) to establish the China Telecom Quantum Information Technology Group, which will be dedicated to the R&D of quantum technology, accelerating the updates of quantum products, and promoting the nationwide development of the quantum industry. |
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Automotive supplier BorgWarner expects electric product sales to reach 50% by 2027 https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230607VL207/automotive-borgwarner.html?chid=13 US-based automotive supplier BorgWarner announced its latest electrification strategy on June 6. The company aims to reach more than US$10 billion in eProduct sales by 2027. Its eProudcts supporting battery and hybrid EVs will generate half of the overall sales by then. |
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VW's China JV transforming plant for electrification; GM showcases concept car for China https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230607VL204/china-volkswagen-gm-plant.html?chid=13 Volkswagen and General Motors are both accelerating electrification in China, the world's largest EV market. SAIC Volkswagen Automotive recently started upgrading one of its Shanghai plants for EV production. GM introduced a concept EV in China, demonstrating its local design capability. |
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TPK puts development focus on automotive LiDAR https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230606PD209/lidar-touch-module-tpk.html Touch module maker TPK will expand its product development efforts to include automotive LiDAR products in 2023, having diversified its portfolios to incorporate 3D printing, cholesterol liquid crystal-based e-paper solutions, energy storage devices and other applications. |
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BBK reportedly restructures brands under Oppo in India to de-risk from regulatory scrutiny https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230607VL203/india-oppo-regulation.html Amid increasingly tighter scrutiny against Chinese smartphone vendors by the Indian government, China-based BBK has reportedly restructured its subsidiaries in India and may expand collaboration with Indian partners. |
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Taiwan immersion battery cooling tech set to gain ground in EV apps https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20230607PD200/xing-mobility-cooling-energy-storage-system-battery-taiwan.html?chid=13 The rapid adoption of electrical vehicles has subverted existing industry supply chains, providing new business opportunities and growth momentum for semiconductor, ICT, and materials suppliers as well as startups in related fields. In this regard, Taiwanese startup Xing Mobility, with its patented next-generation battery cooling technology, is expected to have a preemptive chance to gain ground in the EV field. |
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