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    Tesla LONGi Solar Manufacturing

    Tesla's Buffalo Factory Goes Solar with Chinese Panels, Sparking Controversy

    March 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    Tesla's South Buffalo facility, built with $959M in taxpayer funds for solar manufacturing, is now using Chinese-made LONGi solar panels on its own roof. The $10M installation highlights Tesla's shift away from domestic production while raising concerns about forced labor compliance.

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    Apple Indonesia iPhone Manufacturing

    Apple Secures $1 Billion Deal with Indonesia to Resume iPhone 16 Sales

    February 25, 2025 • 1 min read

    Apple and Indonesia have reached a landmark $1 billion agreement to end the five-month ban on iPhone 16 sales, with Apple committing to major investments in local manufacturing and tech education. The deal includes establishing AirTag production facilities and coding academies while reopening access to Indonesia's market of 278 million people.

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    NVIDIA RTX GPU Manufacturing

    NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Manufacturing Flaw Results in 10% Performance Loss Due to Missing ROPs

    February 23, 2025 • 1 min read

    A manufacturing defect in some NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards has resulted in missing render output units, causing up to 10% performance drops. NVIDIA acknowledges the issue affects 0.5% of produced GPUs and is directing customers to contact board partners for replacements amid ongoing chip shortages.

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    Apple iPhone Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Inside Apple's Secret Lab: The Birth of the Revolutionary C1 Modem Chip

    February 21, 2025 • 1 min read

    Get an exclusive peek into Apple's cutting-edge modem testing facility where the groundbreaking C1 chip was developed for the iPhone 16e. Discover how rigorous testing across extreme conditions and partnerships with global carriers shaped Apple's first in-house cellular modem solution.

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    TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

    Taiwan Earthquake Forces TSMC to Halt Chip Production, Disrupting Global Supply Chain

    January 21, 2025 • 1 min read

    A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southern Taiwan forced TSMC to temporarily suspend operations at multiple fabrication facilities producing advanced chips. While most equipment resumed operation quickly, some production lines face delays due to required safety inspections and adjustments.

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    TSMC Semiconductor Arizona Manufacturing

    TSMC Achieves Taiwan-Level Quality at Arizona Fab with 4nm Chip Production

    January 11, 2025 • 1 min read

    TSMC's Phoenix facility begins manufacturing cutting-edge 4nm chips, matching Taiwan's quality standards and producing components for Apple and AMD. The $65 billion investment marks a significant step in U.S. semiconductor independence, backed by substantial government support.

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    TSMC Semiconductor Apple Manufacturing

    TSMC's 3nm Chip Manufacturing Costs Hit Record $18,000 Per Wafer

    January 06, 2025 • 1 min read

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's 3nm wafer prices have surged to $18,000, more than triple the cost from a decade ago. The dramatic increase reflects growing manufacturing complexity and impacts major tech companies like Apple, while highlighting broader semiconductor industry challenges.

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    TSMC Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing

    TSMC Navigates Cultural Divide as Arizona Plant Relies Heavily on Taiwanese Expertise

    January 02, 2025 • 1 min read

    TSMC's Arizona semiconductor facility faces staffing challenges with half its 2,200-strong workforce from Taiwan, sparking controversy over local hiring promises. The company plans to increase US worker representation while expanding operations, though advanced chip production may require continued reliance on specialized Taiwanese expertise.

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    TSMC Japan Semiconductor Manufacturing

    TSMC Launches Historic Japanese Chip Factory with Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

    December 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    TSMC begins mass production at its groundbreaking $8.27 billion semiconductor facility in Kumamoto, Japan, marking its first major overseas expansion in decades. The plant will produce chips for automotive and consumer electronics using multiple process technologies, with plans for a second fab already in motion.

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    Apple Indonesia Manufacturing AirTag

    Apple's $1B Indonesia Investment Plan Aims to Resolve iPhone Ban

    December 19, 2024 • 1 min read

    Apple proposes a significant $1 billion investment in Indonesia, including two manufacturing facilities for AirTags and accessories, to address tensions over previous investment shortfalls. The deal could lift the country's iPhone 16 sales ban while helping Apple diversify its manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia.

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