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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传彩晶也要卖厂

6月20日消息,据台媒工商时报,半导体厂在台湾地区科学园区觅地扩产,高规格的闲置面板厂房成为首要标地,继群创、友达之后,又传出联电相中彩晶南科厂房。据了解,目前群创南科五厂正在跟美光洽谈当中,友达新加坡厂也待价而沽,后续厂房出售动态仍是市场关注焦点。

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