WASHINGTON DC - Washington has its eyes on the Netherlands, a small but important European country that could hold the key to China’s future in manufacturing cutting-edge semiconductors. The Netherlands has a population of just over 17 million people — but is also home to ASML, a star of the global semiconductor supply chain. It produces
MOSCOW - According to a report from Kaspersky, 40 percent of American consumers who do most of their shopping after December 16 are willing to shop on sketchy-looking sites if the offer is enticing enough, compared to just 29 percent of shoppers who are mostly done shopping by December 15. A number of similar findings
The process of 3D modeling, prototyping, and design refinement are extensive for any engineer. The last common step is preparing the designs for injection molding, but that can be confusing to figure out where to start. Additionally, how much time will it take before going from the initial part designs to finally having molded parts?
Tech developments have helped engineers and revolutionized the way people live and work. Advancements in technology have made it possible for people to communicate and collaborate regardless of location. Additionally, technology has enabled people to access information and resources anytime and anywhere. Some of the most significant tech developments that have helped engineers include the
Data has been around for decades and has always played an essential role in business. But only in recent years did data become a commodity companies can use to fuel their growth. Indeed, data is still not as readily available, but we are constantly moving in the right direction. The reason why businesses need to
HOUSTON - There was no prospect of getting any more oil out of the old well. It was just a depleted cavern hiding beneath the sun-baked Texas soil. But then some folks came along and squirted a special liquid into it. They went away for five days, and when they came back it was no
DETROIT - Toyota Motor is not giving up on its flagship Prius hybrid anytime soon, despite investing billions in all-electric vehicles amid criticism it hasn’t moved fast enough into the emerging segment. The automaker late Tuesday revealed new versions of the Prius hybrid and Prius Prime, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Both are considered “electrified” vehicles
LONDON, UK - Hydrogen fuel cell cars emerged as an alternative to both the electric and combustion engine vehicle in the early 2000s. They were widely considered an avenue towards universal green motoring. Powered through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, the only tailpipe emission they produce is water. The technology also promised a
WASHINGTON DC - The US Department of Commerce has determined that four out of eight Chinese solar companies that it’s been investigating are “attempting to bypass US duties by doing minor processing in one of the Southeast Asian countries before shipping to the United States.” Here’s what it means for the US solar industry. The
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