Apple’s Chip Future Might Be Made By Intel
Apple’s long-standing reliance on TSMC for its silicon could be changing. New reports suggest Intel may start producing Apple’s Mac and iPad chips in 2027, with base-model iPhone chips following in 2028.
Category: Manufacturing
The EU’s New Security Laws Are About to Upend Manufacturing
The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act and updated Product Liability Directive are set to fundamentally change product safety laws. Starting in late 2026, cybersecurity becomes a legal obligation, not a best practice, for any product with digital elements. Manufacturers need to act now, as today’s design cho
Smartphone Market Rebounds in Q3, But Memory Woes Loom
The smartphone industry saw a seasonal boost in the third quarter of 2025, with production hitting 328 million units. However, analysts warn that constrained memory supply and rising prices could squeeze margins and limit growth moving forward.
Scientists Made the World’s Blackest Fabric, Then Sewed a Dress
Researchers at Cornell have developed the darkest fabric ever reported, with an average light reflectance of just 0.13%. The technique, inspired by the feathers of riflebirds, uses a two-step dye and plasma-etching process. They’ve already used it to make a dress and filed for a patent.
Europe’s Robot Problem: All Talk, No Fight Club
A stark warning from tech leaders says Europe is getting left behind in the humanoid robot race. The creativity and supply chain dominance from China, paired with US ambition, is creating a gap Europe may not close without radical change.
The Yttrium Crisis That’s Quietly Crippling Tech
A little-known rare earth metal called yttrium has become the center of a major supply chain crisis. With prices soaring 4,400% and China controlling 93% of US imports, critical industries from aerospace to semiconductors are facing serious disruptions. The situation reveals just how vulnerable mode
Finnish startup’s ultrasound tech recovers critical minerals from wastewater
Finnish CleanTech company Sofi Filtration secured €900,000 from EIT RawMaterials to accelerate industrial pilots and international expansion. Their ultrasound technology recovers critical minerals from mining wastewater, improving resource efficiency. The funding comes as Europe pushes for greater r
Wevo’s New Adhesive Solves EV Battery Thermal Challenges
Wevo has introduced a breakthrough adhesive that combines thermal management with structural bonding capabilities. The material addresses key challenges in electric vehicle battery design by eliminating the need for separate thermal interface materials and mechanical fasteners.
Apple sued again over conflict minerals from Congo and Rwanda
Apple faces another lawsuit over alleged conflict mineral sourcing in Congo and Rwanda. The case comes just months after similar legal action was dismissed earlier in 2024. This marks the second recent lawsuit from the same human rights group.
US Grabs Nearly 90% of Global Chip Investments in 2025
The US is experiencing a semiconductor manufacturing boom, capturing nearly 90% of global chip investments in 2025 alone. TSMC and Samsung are leading the charge with massive Arizona and Texas facilities while facing pressure from Trump administration tariff threats.