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After years of lagging behind TSMC, Intel is taking steps to get its foundries on the cutting edge again. And it might even collaborate with TSMC to do so. The State of Intel’s Foundries After TSMC established itself as the premier manufacturer of semiconductors, most chip companies switched to a fabless model, simply designing their […]

Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor manufacturing has long raised concerns over the availability of this critical resource. Now, high-quality chips are finally being manufactured domestically, and the production is looking to scale even further. But is it just a token facility, or are we looking at future production at scale? Let’s find out.  The CHIPS Act […]

Intel’s new 18A foundry process has been making the headlines, being touted as a game-changer for chip fabrication and Intel’s place in the market. But what exactly is 18A and why is it such a big deal? Let’s take a look. How Chip Fabrication Works Semiconductor manufacturing is a very delicate process, with complex integrated […]

Heat management has always been the bane of smaller computers, especially in Industrial applications. And with embedded PCs increasingly using GPUs, managing excess temperatures has become trickier than ever. So how do embedded PCs keep themselves cool, often when they don’t even have fans? Let’s find out. Why Do Computers Produce So Much Heat? Before […]

AI-powered tools are being rolled out in all types of industries, and manufacturing is no exception. But what can AI even do in manufacturing? Here’s an overview. AI-Powered Robotics Using robotic arms in manufacturing is nothing new – industrial robots have been deployed in the assembly line for a while now, carrying out repetitive tasks […]

Panel PCs are the ideal form factor for most indoor use cases, but they can often be fragile. That’s before you consider the additional challenges that the computer needs to meet to be deployed in the healthcare industry. To overcome this shortcoming, Mactron has come out with a rugged tablet PC with a large screen […]

Glancing through the specifications of any computer, you may have come across the confusing terminology of M.2 slots. Labels like 2230 or 3042 don’t really make what they are referring to very clear, and that’s before we go into the whole “key” business. So here is a rundown of how exactly M.2 slots are classified […]

Raspberry Pi started as a barebones computer for enthusiasts and educators but has since evolved into something much more. The rise of the Internet of Things has created a demand for small, customized computers, and Raspberry Pi has pivoted to supply this need. Let’s take a look at Raspberry Pi’s Compute Module 5 and what […]