AMD Commits Over $10 B to Taiwan Chip Ecosystem to Boost Enterprise AI
AMD announced a commitment of more than $10 billion to Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem, targeting advanced silicon, 2.5D interconnects and packaging that will power its 2026 Helios AI platform. The move aims to secure supply for enterprise data‑center workloads and deepen ties with key Taiwanese fabs and packaging firms.
Assembly Plant Trends: China Gains, NA Losses, India Rises
Automotive World’s 2026 assembly plant database shows Chinese automakers expanding 6.6% in 2024‑25, with BYD, Geely, Chery and SAIC posting double‑digit growth. The gains came at the expense of legacy foreign brands, as BMW and Mercedes‑Benz volumes in China fell...
Octave Launches Reliance Advanced Manufacturing Package
Octave has introduced the Octave Reliance Advanced Manufacturing Package, a SaaS‑based quality management system tailored for manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, heavy equipment and other mission‑critical sectors. The solution embeds AIAG/VDA and IATF 16949‑aligned workflows such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP and supplier...
Ross Video to Invest C$122.5 Million to Expand Manufacturing and R&D
Ross Video announced a C$122.5 million (US$90 million) investment to expand its Ottawa and Iroquois facilities, adding 125 high‑skilled engineering and manufacturing positions. The funding, bolstered by a conditional C$6 million grant from Invest Ontario, will broaden AI‑enabled media‑processing capabilities and accelerate the...
EC Approves €66m for German SiC Facility
The European Commission has approved a €288 million (≈$314 million) state‑aid package for two German semiconductor projects. €66 million (≈$72 million) will fund Zadient Materials Europe’s new plant in Bitterfeld to produce high‑purity silicon‑carbide (SiC) source material using a circular gas‑recovery process. The remaining...
How Syringe-Maker BD Is Using AI to Stay Sharp
Becton Dickinson (BD) is blending Toyota‑style lean manufacturing with AI and robotics through its BD Excellence program. Since 2023 the initiative has trained over 15,000 employees, cut scrap, and introduced vision‑based ergonomics monitoring. The effort delivered an 8% productivity lift...
Boston Metal Raises $75M to Expand Critical Minerals Business
Boston Metal, known for low‑carbon steel production, announced it has raised $75 million from new and existing investors to fund its pivot into critical minerals such as niobium and tantalum. The capital will support the company's expansion into metals used in...