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Beyond Lithography: 3D Scaling Puts New Demands on Materials
ASM International shows how building increasingly complex 3D devices requires advances in materials and processes.
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Supply Chain External report
Port of Savannah Wins Approval for $2.3 Billion Container Terminal
Georgia Ports has secured federal approval for a $2.3 billion container terminal that will add 3.5 million TEUs of capacity at the Port of Savannah.
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Supply Chain External report
Volvo takes aim at vocational trucks with 540-hp VNX launch
The VNX shares a platform with the VNL and VNR, the product of a $3 billion investment, and gets a 540-horsepower D13 rated to EPA 2027 standards with …
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Supply Chain External report
Bulk Carrier Sinks Weeks After Deadly Strait of Hormuz Strike
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON, Oct 14 (Reuters) – A container ship and a dry bulk carrier have both sunk near the Strait of Hormuz in …
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Supply Chain External report
Freight broker alleges customer theft, kickbacks in lawsuit against rival
Edge Logistics has sued Freight Tec Management Group and four former employees, alleging a coordinated scheme to divert customers, misuse confidential information and pay kickbacks funded by inflated …
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Supply Chain External report
Yemen’s Houthis Vow More Attacks on Saudi Airports, Oil Facilities After Aramco HQ Hit
Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, a day after a strike that sources said caused extensive …
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Materials External report
CAA shares revised California EPR program plan, announces CEO change
Circular Action Alliance submitted the plan — with lower budget projections — to CalRecycle on Tuesday. The producer responsibility organization also announced an upcoming CEO transition.
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U.S. Shipping Regulator Proposes $200,000 Fees on Spanish Ships Over Port Ban
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is proposing $200,000 fees on Spanish-flagged vessels entering American ports, along with restrictions on billions of dollars in Spanish imports, after concluding …
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Manufacturing External report
Co-Packaged Optics Moves from Promise to Production Planning
At Ayar Labs CPO Summit, Meta, Broadcom, AMD, and others weighed in on readiness for a 2028 co-packaged optics demand surge and the OCI MSA’s role.
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Supply Chain External report
UPS’ Happy Returns comes to TikTok Shop
Pacsun and Everlane are among the retailers tapping into the new integration ahead of the post-holiday returns rush.
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Manufacturing External report
Micron pledges $50M to support DOE’s Genesis Mission
The chipmaker plans to spend the money over five years to support the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot Program and related research initiatives, including …
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Supply Chain External report
Containership Sinks as Hormuz Attacks Spiral Out of Control
A Singapore-flagged containership has sunk after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, as a widening series of attacks on merchant shipping raises fresh questions …
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Supply Chain External report
Best Buy pilots battery-powered vehicles at California distribution sites
The retailer deployed electric yard switchers as part of its efforts to curb emissions and will gauge future deployment potential across its supply chain.
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Corporate & Deals External report
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Discuss IPO Modernization and Regulation Crowdfunding
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 10 a.m. to continue …
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Supply Chain External report
Royal Navy’s Only Ice Patrol Ship Faces Uncertain Future After Defect
The Royal Navy’s only dedicated ice patrol ship has been towed from Teesside to Devonport following a reported defect, raising questions about Britain’s ability to maintain its maritime …
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Supply Chain External report
Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’?
UPS is focusing on premium service over parcel volume with a potential Teamsters union strike on the horizon.
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Nebraska deputies recover $250K stolen copper load 50 miles past Iowa destination
Investigators found missing load-security measures, conflicting carrier information and two identification cards after stopping the truck near Lincoln.
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LTL rates hit new high in Q3, moving higher in Q4
According to AFS Logistics and TD Cowen, record third-quarter less-than-truckload rates are projected to rise even higher by the end of the year.
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Materials External report
Dow, APC partner on ‘easy tear’ MDO-PE film
American Packaging Corp. spent nine months partnering with Dow on R&D for a monomaterial polyethylene that offers consumers a cleaner tear. APC sees an “urgent” need for this …
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Manufacturing External report
TIE Showcases Taiwan’s Push to Deploy AI Across Industries
Discover how Taiwan Innotech Expo 2026 showcased AI solutions designed to advance industries with practical, real-world impact
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Manufacturing External report
VICFUSE UL Standard Class Series Fuse Holders: Quality, Reliability, and Industrial Protection
Explore VICFUSE's Class CF fuse line, which offers current-limiting technology and meets Class J performance standards in a compact design.
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Manufacturing External report
ASML’s EUV Expansion Runs Through Zeiss
ASML’s plans to expand EUV production depend partly on Zeiss’s ability to increase qualified precision-optics output.
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Supply Chain External report
Container Ship Sinks Near Hormuz After Being Hit by Projectile, Sources Say
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile and a separate dry bulk vessel is sinking in another incident, maritime …
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Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up
FedEx and UPS have turned surcharges into a profit center rather than a pass-through mechanism for unforeseen costs.
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Supply Chain External report
Has Washington’s approach to manufacturing incentives really changed?
In addition to tariffs, the Trump administration has taken a more sector-specific approach to incentives compared to the Biden administration. A recent Department of Commerce report laid out …
