Dec 24, 2024 · Last week, The White House issued the first-ever Quadrennial Supply Chain Review, marking a significant step in the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to bolster economic security and build resilient supply chains.The review highlights the U.S. government’s efforts to mitigate risks, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure the efficient operation of supply chains.

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Dec 23, 2024 · Fortunately, non-destructive testing methods make it easier to find defects that people may miss through visual inspections alone. X-rays can find material density and thickness abnormalities, providing manufacturers with a visual record of which component areas may have heat-sinking faults or other defects.

Jan 24, 2025 · For decades, the United States has increasingly relied on China for a vast array of critical minerals, a strategic vulnerability now threatening national security and economic stability. This dependence, particularly on rare earth elements, has placed the U.S. in …

Sep 26, 2024 · The current lithium-ion architecture includes a graphite or silicon anode, a porous separator, and a liquid electrolyte. In this configuration, lithium ions must travel between the cathode and anode; a process slowed down by the need to “intercalate” into the anode material—much like passengers boarding a plane.

Dec 27, 2024 · Digital twins are among the technologies, such as AI, that will revolutionize the supply chain and adjacent electronics market segments. EPSNews recently connected with distinguished industry expert Rupal Jain to explore the transformative potential of digital twin technology in semiconductors, chip engineering and supply chain management.

Oct 1, 2024 · There’s a lot of work ahead for the ILA and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). The ILA is negotiating a six-year contract, Fiore explained, and metrics, such as the cost of living, change dramatically over that period of time.

Dec 5, 2024 · There’s a reason it’s called a supply chain.The threat of new tariffs on certain U.S. imports has the electronics manufacturing, distribution and logistics industries planning for increased costs and disruptions while hoping for a better business environment in 2025.. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and ...

Dec 19, 2024 · The CHIPS and Science (CHIPS) Act, introduced under the Biden-Harris administration, has led to important investments in the U.S. semiconductor industry.The goal is to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. However, with President-elect Trump set to take office, the future of this industrial policy remains unclear and could face significant challenges.

Sep 3, 2024 · The global supply chain is currently facing a perfect storm. A confluence of challenges, including a surge in late payments, a persistent labor crunch, and relentless inflationary pressures, is creating unprecedented problems in the flow of goods and services worldwide.From soaring raw material costs to labor shortages in crucial sectors, these interconnected issues are far-reaching, affecting ...