Foxconn reportedly to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India, expands Tamil Nadu presence

Foxconn is preparing to manufacture iPhone enclosures in India for the first time, marking a significant expansion of its local operations. According to sources cited by the Economic Times, the company plans to set up a dedicated unit at the ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu, adjacent to its upcoming display module assembly plant.

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Intel-backed SATAS begins pilot line construction at Sharp’s factory in Japan

The Semiconductor Assembly Test Automation and Standardization Research Association (SATAS), spearheaded by Intel Corporation in Japan, announced on June 19, 2025, that it has begun constructing a pilot semiconductor back-end production line at Sharp Corporation’s Kameyama facility in Mie Prefecture. In addition to equipment installation, SATAS has initiated environmental preparation work for several buildings within the site.

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TDK acquires smart glasses startup SoftEye to expand AI hardware portfolio

Japanese electronics components giant TDK has announced the acquisition of SoftEye, a US-based smart glasses hardware and software developer, in a strategic push to diversify into artificial intelligence (AI)-driven devices. The move marks a significant step for TDK, traditionally known for its smartphone batteries, as it seeks growth beyond its core business, according to sources including Reuters and Nikkei.

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Soaring AI electricity demand challenges South Korea’s energy policy

The rapid growth of the global generative AI industry has sharply increased electricity demand, straining national power grids and energy security worldwide. South Korea faces particular challenges in maintaining a stable power supply amid rising consumption. President Lee Jae-myung’s recent energy policies addressing this issue have drawn significant attention domestically.

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合肥欣奕华大宽幅晶硅叠层钙钛矿蒸镀机成功出货

6月20日消息,据“合肥欣奕华”,近日,合肥欣奕华智能机器股份有限公司(以下简称“欣奕华智”)自主研发的大宽幅线源共蒸钙钛矿晶硅叠层蒸镀机正式搬入行业头部客户产线,标志着我国在钙钛矿太阳能电池核心装备领域实现重大技术突破。该设备攻克了钙钛矿“干法”工艺中的镀膜均匀性、稳定性及自动化集成三大行业难题,为晶硅-钙钛矿叠层电池GW级量产奠定了坚实基础。

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