Topic: supply chain challenges
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Offgrid Raises $15M to Pioneer Lithium-Free Battery Storage
Offgrid Energy Labs raised $15 million in Series A funding to develop its zinc-bromine battery technology, offering a cost-effective and safer alternative to lithium-ion systems. The company's ZincGel batteries provide 80–90% of lithium-ion efficiency with a longer lifespan, reduced fire risk, an...
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Xbox eyes major shift in console business strategy
Microsoft is reassessing its next-generation Project Helix console strategy and exploring "radically different" business models for its current hardware due to the RAMageddon crisis. Global supply chain disruptions and soaring component prices are forcing Microsoft to move away from the tradition...
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Europe's Quiet Lead in the Humanoid Robot Race
Europe is emerging as a leader in practical robotics applications, leveraging strict regulations and industrial collaboration to integrate robots into workplaces, healthcare, and logistics. Europe’s robotics ecosystem thrives on modular development and cross-border partnerships, with initiatives ...
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Europe’s EV investment surpasses €200 billion
Europe's cumulative investment in electric vehicle production has surpassed €200 billion, according to New AutoMotive's tracker. A critical question for policymakers is how much of this investment will lead to large-scale battery cell manufacturing. Roughly 600 gigawatt-hours of announced Europea...
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Asus May Make DDR5 RAM to Lower Laptop Prices
A global DDR5 memory shortage, driven by AI data center demand, is increasing costs for laptop manufacturers and threatening higher consumer prices. Asus is reportedly considering entering DRAM manufacturing by 2026 to secure supply, despite official denials and the immense capital and expertise ...
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