Samsung SDI targets US battery supply chains with US$20M Forge Nano investment

Samsung SDI, a battery and electronic materials manufacturer, has entered an agreement to help US-based Forge Nano build a 3 GWh per year battery manufacturing site in Morrisville, North Carolina. The deal capitalizes on both Samsung’s desire to avoid US tariffs and the American military’s goal to develop non-China supply chains, including in batteries.

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Taiwan IPC maker IEI Integration’s margin fell to 28% in Q1, but rebound is coming

IEI Integration said its first-quarter margin was squeezed by higher component costs and a changing product mix, but it expects a second-quarter rebound as high-end video conferencing shipments ramp up. The outlook matters for global industrial and enterprise technology buyers facing tighter supply, shifting production, and uneven demand across markets.

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