Cavan’s PQE Tech expands with new building, 10 jobs
An Irish engineering firm is betting on growth with a new, nearly zero-energy building. The expansion aims to boost its presence in domestic and international markets.
Category: Manufacturing
Ford’s Lightning Shift: Why the EV Truck Is Getting a Gas Engine
Ford confirmed it will end production of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. This is part of a massive strategic pivot involving a $19.5 billion charge through 2027 and a shift toward hybrids and extended-range EVs.
TSMC’s US Factories Will Always Be Two Generations Behind Taiwan
Taiwan has officially confirmed its “N-2” policy, mandating that TSMC’s US fabs will always be two chip generations behind its domestic production. This casts major doubt on efforts to build a resilient, cutting-edge semiconductor supply chain in America. The situation could create a massive opening
Apple’s Big Bet: Making iPhone Chips in India
Apple is exploring a significant new step in its India manufacturing push: chip assembly. The company is in early talks with local firms like CG Semi to handle display driver chips, a first for the country.
Next iPad Mini Might Get a Surprise A20 Pro Chip
The next iPad mini is rumored for a major spec bump. Instead of the expected A19 Pro, a new leak points to it using the more advanced A20 Pro chip, likely launching in 2026.
Apple’s M5 Max iMac Pro is finally showing up in the code
New leaks from iOS 26 and kernel debug kits suggest Apple is testing a powerful new iMac. Codenamed J833c, it would be powered by an M5 Max chip, marking a potential return to pro-level all-in-one desktops.
Chip Costs Could Tank Smartphone Sales in 2026
Rising memory chip costs are set to disrupt the global smartphone market in 2026. Analysts predict shipment declines and price hikes, with low-end models facing the most severe impact.
Elon Musk Gets His Own Office at Samsung’s Texas Chip Fab
Elon Musk is taking a hands-on approach to Tesla’s chipmaking ambitions. According to a new report, Samsung is setting up a dedicated office for him at its Taylor, Texas semiconductor facility to personally oversee production lines.
Japan Bets Big on Rapidus with $12.8 Billion Bank Loan
Japan’s push to revive its chip industry is getting a massive financial boost. Rapidus, the national 2nm chip venture, is securing up to $12.8 billion in loans from the country’s three megabanks, with investments pouring in from over 20 major corporations.
The UK’s Grid is Jammed, and It’s Testing Risky Tech to Fix It
The UK’s electricity grid is severely congested, forcing operators to pay wind farms to shut down while firing up gas plants. To bridge a 3-4 year gap before new lines are built, they’re rapidly deploying unproven “grid-enhancing technologies” like SmartValves, which can reroute power in millisecond