Apple prepares to turn its back on China

According to the Nikkei, Apple has asked its supply chain to cost a move of 15-30% of its China production to other Asian countries. Apple has declined to comment. Although the immediate catalyst for the move is the trade war, the Nikkei reports several people saying Apple has been worried about its over-reliance in China ...

This story continues at Apple prepares to turn its back on China

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Farnell celebrates Women in Engineering at Leeds office tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Thursday June 20th, Farnell is celebrating  International Women in Engineering Day by hosting a ‘Women in Engineering’ event at its offices in Leeds, on Thursday 20 June. The event is free to attend, from 11.15am – 2pm, including a networking lunch – attendees must register in advance. Students and professionals from the engineering industry ...

This story continues at Farnell celebrates Women in Engineering at Leeds office tomorrow.

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Imec advances batteries; seeks partners

Imec has developed a solid-state Li-metal battery cell with an energy density of 400 Wh/liter at a charging speed of 0.5C (2 hours). Imec has started to upscale the materials and processes in a pilot line for fabrication of solid-state pouch cells at the EnergyVille Campus in Genk (Belgium) and is set-up in collaboration with the ...

This story continues at Imec advances batteries; seeks partners

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Infineon and Zwipe in biotech collaboration

Infineon and biotech specialist Zwipe  have extended their partnership through a long-term non-exclusive agreement. The agreement outlines technical and commercial collaboration between the two companies. The two parties will co-define and develop SoCs  and card systems for the mass deployment of biometric smart devices, including payment cards and wearables. The cooperation is concentrating on so ...

This story continues at Infineon and Zwipe in biotech collaboration

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

Melexis claims world’s smallest medical grade FIR sensor

Melexis claims to have produced the world’s smallest medical grade FIR sensor. The device is assembled in a surface mount package for use in a variety of applications, including wearables and, in particular, in-ear-devices and clinical point-of-care applications where highly accurate human body temperature measurement is required. The MLX90632 is based upon Melexis’ established FIR ...

This story continues at Melexis claims world’s smallest medical grade FIR sensor

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

DRAM ASPs to take a 40% hit this year, says Yole.

DRAM prices are projected to decline by around 40% this year and  are not likely to increase again until 2020, says Yole Développement. For NAND, hopes of a second-half 2019 market rebound are shrinking as the anticipated demand recovery continues to be elusive and supplier inventory levels remain elevated. DRAM and NAND account for 97% of the ...

This story continues at DRAM ASPs to take a 40% hit this year, says Yole.

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly

5340-pixel by 3-line colour CCD has 24 lines per mm resolution

Toshiba has launched a lens reduction type, 5340-pixel by 3-line colour CCD linear image sensor for office automation and industrial equipment that realizes 24 lines per millimetre resolution for an A4-size document. More and more users want A4-size multifunction printers that can deliver the same high image quality and high-speed operation as A3-size models. This ...

This story continues at 5340-pixel by 3-line colour CCD has 24 lines per mm resolution

Or just read more coverage at Electronics Weekly