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Manufacturing Activity Rebounds in May | Weekly News Roundup for June 3, 2022 Jun 03, 2022 Key U.S. manufacturing indicators rebounded last month in positive news for the economy; global LED market value exceeded expectations last year; uncertainty impacts smartphone forecasts – and more news affecting electronics and manufacturing.
A Return to Normal After Lockdown Disruptions | Weekly News Roundup for May 27, 2022 May 27, 2022 After lockdowns in China, cargo rates are falling and production at a major automaker has been affected; the Biden administration announces plans to compete with China for key minerals – and more news impacting electronics and manufacturing.
Market Surprise: Two Million New Energy Vehicles Sold in Q1 | Weekly News Roundup for May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022 First-quarter EV and hybrid sales were surprisingly high; electronic component sales in Europe remain hot; the ripple effects of coronavirus lockdowns in Shanghai – and more news affecting electronics and manufacturing.
Q1 Manufacturing Technology Orders Reach Two-Decade High | Weekly News Roundup for May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022 The strongest Q1 for manufacturing technology orders since 1998; Cummins announces a deal to produce Class 8 trucks powered by fuel cells; electronic component supply chain concerns continue – and other headlines from electronics and manufacturing.
Japan, U.S. Agree to Develop 2nm Chip Technology | Weekly News Roundup for May 6, 2022 May 06, 2022 A partnership to develop 2nm chip technology could spur competition with China; inflation begins to hit consumer electronics spending; “Zero COVID” lockdowns are eased in Shanghai – and more news on electronics and manufacturing.
Fallout from ‘Zero COVID' Lockdown in China Continues | Weekly News Roundup for April 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022 Lockdowns as part of China’s “Zero COVID” policy are having repercussions throughout manufacturing, shipping and electronic components supply chains; a key lithium battery technology is set to go mainstream; a new demonstration of hybrid-electric flight is coming soon – and more headlines from electronics and manufacturing.
China COVID-19 Lockdowns Continue to Impact Supply Chain | Weekly News Roundup for April 22, 2022 Apr 22, 2022 As some restrictions ease, cargo backlogs in Shanghai impact global manufacturing and logistics; U.S. semiconductor manufacturing grows worldwide – and more electronics and manufacturing news.
Automotive, Wireless Drive Strong Semi Sales Growth | Weekly News Roundup for April 15, 2022 Apr 15, 2022 What semiconductor sales can tell us about growth markets for electronics manufacturing; an IEEE working group says its standards will make self-driving systems safer; Wi-Fi 6/6E smartphones mature – and more news from this week.
Manufacturing Responds to Supply Chain Pressures | Weekly News Roundup for April 8, 2022 Apr 08, 2022 The impact of constraints on U.S. manufacturing; Gartner predicts a boom in IT infrastructure spending; NIST funding for advanced electronics production – and more news on electronics and manufacturing.
U.S. Earmarks $2.7 Billion for Ports and Infrastructure | Weekly News Roundup for April 1, 2022 Apr 01, 2022 The U.S. government sets aside funds for port and waterway improvements; Shanghai locks down as COVID-19 cases spike; passenger freight demand is here to stay, for now – and more headlines impacting electronics and manufacturing.
Industry Leaders Urge U.S. to Boost Semi Subsidies | Weekly News Roundup for March 25, 2022 Mar 25, 2022 Supporters make the case for semiconductor manufacturing subsidies; the latest trends from the Asia/Pacific PC market – and more news on electronics and manufacturing.
Powerful Earthquake in Japan Leaves Widespread Damage | Weekly News Roundup for March 18, 2022 Mar 18, 2022 Authorities assess damage from Wednesday’s earthquake in Japan; growth forecasts show positive outlooks for industrial IoT and power semiconductors; the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns in China – and more news impacting electronics and manufacturing.
Oil Prices Fluctuate as Markets React to U.S. Ban | Weekly News Roundup for March 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022 Markets react to a U.S. ban on Russian oil and natural gas; the Ukraine conflict’s impact on EMS providers; a high growth outlook for power semiconductors – and more stories impacting electronics and manufacturing.
Asia-Pacific 5G Migration Set to Boost Smartphone Shipments | Weekly News Roundup for March 4, 2022 Mar 04, 2022 This week: the conflict in Ukraine continues; global smartphone production sees strong growth as migration drives sales in Asia; the EU invests in a new solar energy plan that could help remove carbon dioxide; U.S. manufacturing grew in February – and other news from electronics manufacturing and supply chains.
Sanctions, Supply Concerns Follow Invasion of Ukraine | Weekly News Roundup for February 25, 2022 Feb 25, 2022 This week: the invasion of Ukraine results in renewed supply-chain uncertainty; the Biden administration announces funds to help ports become more agile.
Ukraine Conflict Could Impact Electronics Supply Chains | Weekly News Roundup for Feb. 18, 2022 Feb 18, 2022 This week: a U.S.-Canada trade route reopens after protests; manufacturing output rose moderately last month; spending on AI infrastructure is about to rise; why now is the right time to manage supply chain risk – and more news impacting electronics and manufacturing.
Biden Plans to Build EV Charging Network | Weekly News Roundup for February 11, 2022 Feb 11, 2022 This week: the Biden administration plans an EV charging network; Canadian protests impact U.S. automakers; autonomous ships and electric aircraft – and more news impacting electronics manufacturing and supply chains.
Labor Shortages Biggest Threat to Recovery in Automotive | Weekly News Roundup for February 4, 2022 Feb 04, 2022 This week: proposed U.S. legislation would support semiconductor manufacturing; another milestone for electric aircraft; manufacturing growth slowed in January – and other headlines from electronics manufacturing and the electronics supply chain.
Millions More Electric Cars to Ship in 2022 | Weekly News Roundup for January 28, 2021 Jan 28, 2022 This week: why Wi-Fi 6 technology could change the smart manufacturing landscape; analysts project rapid growth in EV shipments this year; why supply chain constraints persist approaching the Lunar New Year holiday; a prediction of “healthy growth” in smartphone shipments this year – plus more headlines from electronics and manufacturing.
More Disruptions Ahead for Electronics Manufacturing? | Weekly News Roundup for January 21, 2022 Jan 21, 2022 This week: the growing industry of industrial robotics as a service; Gartner’s predictions for IT spending in 2022; the pandemic’s latest impact on notebook PC sales – and more.

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