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Samsung Labor Strike Targets High-Powered AI Memory Chips
The recent 2024 Samsung labor strike has been brooding for some time. Samsung Electronics’ South Korean labor union is now threatening to disrupt high-power AI chip production as part of an ongoing labor strike. On July 10th, the National Samsung Electronics Union announced it would…
Best Practices | Regulation and Compliance updates
6 PFAS Electronics Statistics on ‘Forever Chemicals’ and How They Threaten the Industry
The electronics industry is facing one of its biggest regulatory challenges as global agencies start closing in on PFAS ‘Forever Chemical’ use. We’ve compiled 6 PFAS electronics statistics to help you and your development teams understand the latest impacts on part selection and use. PFAS…
Latest Updates: Taiwan Earthquake Impact on Semiconductor Supply Chain
Latest update April 12th. Original article published on April 4th A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan on Wednesday, threatening the supply chain for 92% of the globe’s advanced semiconductors. The quake struck at around 8 am local time just 11 miles southwest of Hualien City….
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
EPA Bans Chrysotile Asbestos Under TSCA
On March 18th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned chrysotile asbestos, the last form of asbestos used in the United States, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Its use goes beyond construction and is still used in electronics and automotive applications. Chrysotile asbestos, or…
Regulation and Compliance updates
EPA Prioritizes Five Chemicals for Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
In an effort to strengthen chemical safety regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the initiation of the prioritization process for five additional toxic chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This decision may substantially impact manufacturers as the EPA takes steps…
Industry News | Israel/Hamas Conflict
Cargo Ships Avoid the Suez Canal after Red Sea Attacks
Cargo vessels are avoiding the Red Sea after Houthi rebels started attacking commercial ships off the Yemen coast. Since mid-November, the rebel group has attacked ships in protest of Israel’s escalating response against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The attacks threaten to disrupt supply chains…
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PFAS, Supply Chain Resilience, and 4 More Topics You May Have Missed in 2023
As we close the book on 2023, there were a lot of major topics and events we discussed that impacted the semiconductor industry. From the growing scrutiny of PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ to major supply chain disruptions and how to respond to them, we had much…
Industry News | Regulation and Compliance updates
US Restricts AI Chip Exports to China
The U.S. Department of Commerce is restricting the sale of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China after announcing new export rules in October. The latest measures specifically target Nvidia’s A800 and H800 AI chips, with potential implications for semiconductor giants Intel and AMD. Additionally,…
Regulation and Compliance updates
EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)
On November 24th, 2023, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule regarding amending the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the…
Regulation and Compliance updates
3 New Substances Added to California Prop 65 – November 2023
On November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added three new substances to California’s Proposition 65 list. Proposition 65 requires businesses to place clear warning labels on products and locations that may contain significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer,…