Trump’s auto tariff blitz is really a national security play
US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts to drive supply chain reshoring. The…
Zeiss joins AI server race at Computex 2025
Zeiss made its debut at Computex 2025, unveiling industrial metrology tools designed for AI server manufacturing, including CT scanners, 3D…
Japan’s chip buildout stalls as new fabs sit idle
Of the seven semiconductor fabs completed in Japan during fiscal 2023–2024 (April 2023 to March 2025), only three had begun…
Hushan Autoparts hits record highs in 1Q25 revenue
Hushan Autoparts posted NT$423 million (US$14 million) in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2025, marking a new record…
Getac and AI server makers stay strong despite tariff pressures
As the global electronics industry braces for the disruptive effects of renewed tariff tensions under the Trump administration’s trade policy…
TÜV Rheinland highlights compliance challenges in the age of intelligent vehicles
As smart vehicles shift from mechanical machines to software-defined platforms, the global auto industry is confronting structural challenges that stretch…
NextDrive rises in Japan’s battery market
Japan’s behind-the-meter energy storage market is entering a period of significant policy benefits. Driven by subsidy programs and residential demand,…
FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff
John A. Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm once the move is…
Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts
The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing…
Canada Post union issues Friday strike notices
The carrier expects either a nationwide labor disruption or rotating strike activity once current agreements expire.