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[News] Korean Battery Makers LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On Reportedly Hit by Lower Utilization

As the merger between Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda highlights the threat from Chinese-made electric vehicles, there may be another fundamental issue which haunts the industry – the waning global EV demand. According to Business Korea, factory utilization rates for …

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[News] China’s Auto Industry Faces New Price War as BYD Slashes Prices Early

According to a report from Radio Taiwan International, citing South China Morning Post, price wars in China’s automotive industry have intensified due to fierce competition and overcapacity. The report notes that with the Chinese government’s subsidy of RMB 20,000 for …

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[News] HKUST Engineering Researchers Develop World’s First Deep-UV MicroLED Display Chips for Maskless Photolithography

In a breakthrough set to revolutionize the semiconductor industry, the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed the world’s first-of-its-kind deep-ultraviolet (UVC) microLED display array for lithography machines. This enhanced efficiency UVC …

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[News] CES 2025 Preview: Which LED Products Will Be Showcased?

CES 2025 is set to take place from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Recently, several companies have released previews of their exhibits. What new LED products can we expect at this upcoming technology extravaganza? TCL: Showcasing the …

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[News] Four Highly Anticipated Apple Products Set to Launch in Early 2025

As we step into 2025, Apple is preparing to kick off the new year with an exciting lineup of new products. According to TechNews, the company is reportedly planning to launch four new products in early 2025. M4 MacBook Air …

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