Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics Europe's Auto Industry Braces for Chip Interference Soon Europe's auto industry is preparing for production disruption within days because of China's export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. Transport Topics
• [New] Like the security and defence partnerships, the AI alliances will enable the US and the West to encircle the PRC in the tech world, where strong western collaborations and partnerships would hinder the PRC from becoming the tech giant or from excelling in AI production. World and New World Journal
• [New] If we fail to integrate water considerations into global production strategies, we risk worsening both water crises and industrial vulnerabilities. EurekAlert!
• [New] ASTM International's additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing a proposed standard that will allow manufacturers to maximise the strength and quality of parts produced using the polymer additive manufacturing extrusion process. TCT Magazine
• [New] Governments, through initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act, are actively fostering domestic semiconductor production to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, a lesson learned from recent global disruptions. FinancialContent
• [New] Major players like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung are leading the charge with ambitious net-zero goals and substantial investments, while startups are introducing disruptive innovations that promise to fundamentally reshape production. FinancialContent
• [New] Carbon emissions from semiconductor manufacturing will continue to rise, reaching 277 million metric tons of CO2e by 2030, primarily due to AI and 5G demand. FinancialContent
• [New] Record capital expenditures, estimated at approximately $185 billion in 2025, are expected to expand global manufacturing capacity by 7%. FinancialContent
• [New] The strategic imperative of supply chain resilience will drive continued geographical diversification of manufacturing bases beyond traditional hubs, with substantial investments flowing into the US, Europe, and Japan. FinancialContent
• [New] The extreme concentration of advanced chip manufacturing, with over 90% of the world's most sophisticated semiconductors produced in Taiwan, creates a critical geopolitical vulnerability and supply chain fragility. FinancialContent
• [New] Samsung has partnered with Nvidia on Friday to build a next-generation AI megafactory that will embed artificial intelligence across its global semiconductor production. Mint
• [New] At the heart of the new AI factory will be Nvidia's Omniverse and Cuda-X platforms, which will enable Samsung to create digital twins of entire chip fabs. Mint
• [New] Beyond chip design and lithography, Samsung plans to apply Nvidia's AI capabilities to robotics and automation. Mint
• [New] Samsung plans to roll out the AI factory infrastructure across its semiconductor plants worldwide, including the upcoming chip facility in Taylor, Texas. Mint
• [New] As global supply chains face disruptions and geopolitical tensions rise, nations are prioritizing domestic sourcing of essential materials. FinancialContent
• [New] The oft-repeated figure is 70% of IoT by 2027, which aligns with IoT growth forecasts, meaning neuromorphic could power edge AI in most devices soon. Interesting Engineering
• [New] In summary, with tens of billions of dollars projected for AI edge spending, analysts foresee that a majority of new IoT devices will run on brain-inspired chips within a few years. Interesting Engineering
• Manufacturing investments by companies like Daikin include California production commitments to produce one million heat pumps by 2030, supporting domestic supply chain development. Persistence Market Research
• Nvidia is pitching physical AI as the core of a re industrialized U.S. manufacturing base, where digital twins plan, collaborative robots execute, and production stays domestic. RoboticsNewsAI
• Projected GDP Growth: 16.2% Growth Drivers: After years of conflict, South Sudan is stabilizing its oil production and expanding exports. Dxb News Network
• In response to global disruptions, there's a growing movement toward localizing solar manufacturing. SLD Tech Inc
• Going forward in 2026, the Memory Business will focus on the mass production of HBM4 products with differentiated performance, while simultaneously aiming to scale out the HBM sales base. TechPowerUp

Last updated: 09 November 2025