China’s EV price war: 2 years of financial turmoil and supply chain chaos

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has endured a two-year price war, leading to significant profit compression across the supply chain. Automakers have slashed costs to defend their market share, but this strategy has intensified upstream financial strain. Suppliers face cash flow crises, disrupting component stability and driving up costs, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of instability.

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AI-powered inkjet tech breakthrough enables precision coating for advanced semiconductors

Elephantech, a Tokyo-based printed electronics manufacturer, has introduced NeuralJet™, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered inkjet technology that improves precision in semiconductor packaging applications through the correction of printing variations. The technology addresses specific challenges in advanced packaging processes, including those used in AI semiconductor production.

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