EPS News: Electronic Components & Supply Chain News
October 17, 2024. Electronics Supply Chain Adjusts to CMMC 2.0. October 15, 2024. Component Sales Momentum Stalls. October 11, 2024. The Hidden Challenges of the EV Supply Chain. October 10, 2024. Samsung Reckons With Labor & Supply Chain Strife. October 9, 2024.
Battery Technology Could Revive Adoption of EVs
Oct 3, 2024 · StoreDot’s XFC technology could bridge this gap, offering a seamless charging experience akin to traditional refueling and potentially removing one of the most significant psychological barriers to EV adoption. StoreDot plans commercial availability next year, and a semi-solid 400 Wh/kg battery to charge 100 miles of range in 3 minutes by 2028.
Ports and Carriers Prepare for Strike - epsnews.com
Sep 25, 2024 · Some ocean carriers have stopped accepting new export bookings in anticipation of the ILA strike, according to Freightos. Hapag-Lloyd announced that containers already en route to affected ports will not be rerouted, and many carriers have rolled out surcharges ranging from $400 to $3,000/FEU for all East Coast and Gulf containers starting in ...
Revolution in EV Battery Technology Amid Challenges
Sep 26, 2024 · Electric vehicles (EVs) are essential to reducing fossil fuel reliance. While EVs are gaining traction, the limitations of existing lithium-ion battery technology pose challenges that limit adoption. Lithium-ion batteries must evolve more quickly to address their limitations, from safety concerns to supply chain bottlenecks and performance limits.
A Look Into the Global Battery Supply Chain - EPS News
Apr 2, 2024 · Canada is the Western Hemisphere’s only country with an end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain. It’s also fourth-ranked globally as a leader in raw material capacities. Moreover, Canada had 116,802 people working in the EV supply chain as of 2022, suggesting it’s well-equipped to cope with rising demand.
Dockworkers Strike, Halting Half of U.S. Shipments
Oct 1, 2024 · The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing 45,000 port workers, commenced a strike today, impacting 30+ seaports from Maine to Texas. Some economists estimate the work stoppage could cost the U.S. economy $5 billion per day, while others say the measure of the impact depends on how long ports are closed.
The Hidden Challenges of the EV Supply Chain - epsnews.com
Oct 10, 2024 · Supply constraints. One of the most notable electronics supply chain challenges, in general, is the industry’s reliance on scarce resources. For example, over 60 percent of the world’s cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is known for human rights violations. Critical components like semiconductors showcase similar obstacles, with many materials coming from just a few ...
Samsung Reckons With Labor & Supply Chain Strife
Oct 9, 2024 · The Chennai factory strike began on Sept. 9 and has halted operations at a plant responsible for nearly a third of Samsung’s $12 billion annual revenue. Workers at the facility demand a wage increase from 25,000 rupees ($300) to 36,000 rupees ($430) per month over three years and union recognition.
Electronics Supply Chain Adjusts to CMMC 2.0 - epsnews.com
Oct 15, 2024 · CMMC 2.0 is redefining the nature of supplier relationships within the electronics supply chain. Prime contractors are now required to ensure that their subcontractors and suppliers’ CMMC compliance levels align with theirs to create a cascading effect throughout the supply chain. Suppliers and subcontractors undergo more rigorous vetting ...
Doing “China Plus One” Right - EPS News
Sep 18, 2023 · Doing “China Plus One” Right. The rise and fall of China as the “factory for the world” is a complex story with numerous twists and turns. Over recent years it has had somewhat of a roller coaster ride on the world stage and is currently not the manufacturing geography of choice for many global brands. But there’s a lot more to this ...