November 24, 2025

Hon Hai, OpenAI Collaborating on AI Hon Hai announces a collaboration with OpenAI to develop next-generation AI infrastructure in the US, aiming to boost local supply chains and data-center hardware production. The company also forms a joint venture with Alphabet's Intrinsic to advance AI-driven robotic manufacturing. Taipei Times

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Americans are holding onto devices longer than ever and it's costing the economy Americans are keeping devices longer to save money, but aging tech drags productivity and strains networks. Experts warn extended use stifles innovation and costs businesses billions, even as repair and refurbishment markets remain underused. CNBC

A Universal AI-Powered Segmentation Model for PCBA & Semiconductor A universal AI & Deep Learning powered model that enhances defect detection in AOI systems for PCBAs and semiconductors, further improving accuracy, speed and consistency - streamlining inspection processes. Technical Paper

Microsoft faces uphill climb to turn enterprise dominance into widespread AI chatbot adoption Microsoft touts 150M Copilot users, yet enterprises resist licenses over uncertain ROI. Even with surging Azure demand and its $13B OpenAI stake, Microsoft pushes to keep momentum in a crowded AI market against Google, Adobe, and Salesforce as rivals loom. CNBC

Sponsor PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support Mini Micro Stencil, a contract manufacturer focused on PCB rework, has relied on real-time X-ray inspection to verify its precision rework as the industry has evolved over 30 years. Glenbrook Technologies

Comprehensive system in place for smart vehicles In northwestern China, CiDi Inc deploys 56 autonomous mining trucks alongside 500 human-operated vehicles, boosting safety and efficiency. Across China, intelligent connected vehicle technology, is advancing rapidly, with global expansion underway. China Daily

Technical Papers ■ The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible ■ PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support ■ How pH Cleaning Agents Affect Production Performance ■ A Universal AI-Powered Segmentation Model for PCBA & Semiconductor ■ RAIG Minimizes Corrosion, Allows Higher Gold on ENEPIG ■ High Reliability Lead-Free Solder Paste with Rosin and Anti-Crack Resin ■ Understanding Solder Dross: Causes and Control Strategies ■ Optimizing BGA Rework: Challenges, Techniques and Quality Control ■ Maintenance: The Basics of Cleaning Series Part 4 ■ The Economics of Electronic Component Salvage and Reuse MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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The US is throwing big money at rare-earth tech, taking on China's dominance with new chemistry The U.S. rare-earth industry is racing to break China's dominance by scaling domestic separation and magnet production. Federal funding and chromatography innovations from companies like ReElement aim to create a fully integrated, defense-aligned supply chain on American soil. TechSpot

More companies are shifting workers to passwordless authentication Organizations speed passwordless adoption to boost security, cut reset costs, and streamline access. CISOs see deployment significantly rising from 70% in 2024 to 92%, citing productivity gains, phishing resistance, and smoother user experiences. CNBC

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How IT Managers Fail Software Projects Despite IT spending tripling to $5.6T, software failures persist even today as human errors, unrealistic goals, and rising complexity derail global projects like Canada's $310M Phoenix payroll system, showing AI can't yet stop costly IT disasters. IEEE Spectrum

How to Spot a Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Battery Audits reveal widespread counterfeit lithium-ion batteries, often poorly made and lacking safety features, endangering users and devices. Experts warn fakes—homemade or relabeled—pose far higher fire risks than certified cells, prompting cities like New York to restrict uncertified sales. IEEE Spectrum

Sponsor Affordable Excellence - iS6052 AOI The latest addition to Viscom's esteemed lineup of AOI systems. This new system offers a compelling option for manufacturers looking to enhance their PCB inspection processes. Viscom

Work in a Regulated Industry? Ask These 5 Questions Before Adopting AI AI is reshaping healthcare operations, but experts urge founders to adopt it with discipline. Leaders must tie AI bets to long-term strategy, ensure workflows fit, and manage risks like flawed clinical notes despite efficiency gains as uptake rises in clinics. Entrepreneur

AirDrop is finally compatible with Android – no thanks to Apple Google updates Android's Quick Share to work with Apple’s AirDrop, allowing fast, secure cross-platform file transfers. Pixel 10 supports it first, with broader rollout planned. The feature uses strong, independently tested security and peer-to-peer encryption without Apple's involvement. TechSpot

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Continuous Improvement: The Task That Never Ends in the Cleaning World Cleaning agents work to remove unwanted contaminants efficiently while minimizing waste and protecting worker safety. Though methods evolve with new studies and regulations, the core goal—eliminating undesired soil—remains constant, driving innovation in cleaning practices. Circuit Insight - Production Floor

It's Tesla vs. Google in the fight for self-driving supremacy. Trillions are at stake. Analysts forecast the robotaxi market to surge into tens of billions to trillions in yearly revenue by decade's end, intensifying the race between Waymo and Tesla as both scale autonomous fleets to secure leadership in a fast-changing mobility landscape. Sherwood

Microalloying Effects of Sb and Ag on the Microstructural of Eutectic Sn-Bi Alloys In this paper, we will compare the bulk microstructure of eutectic Sn-Bi with Sb and Ag additions to solder joints on Cu substrates and ENIG surface finishes. Circuit Insight - Analysis Lab

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Google must double AI serving capacity every 6 months to meet demand, AI infrastructure boss tells employees Google's AI infrastructure chief told staff the company must double serving capacity every six months to meet surging AI demand. He stressed performance over spending, citing Google's custom chips, model efficiency, and DeepMind research as drivers of 1,000× capability gains. CNBC

Nvidia Collaborates With Foxconn to Bring AI to Factory Floors Nvidia and Foxconn are deepening their partnership to embed advanced AI in factories, modernizing manufacturing and boosting AI hardware output. Announced at Foxconn's tech day, the initiative expands Nvidia's industrial automation strategy, with terms undisclosed. Yahoo! Finance

Memory Safety Will Be Key to Tackle Fundamental Cyber Security The U.K.'s Digital Security by Design initiative showcased CHERI, a memory-safe hardware technology, in London. Experts praised its cybersecurity potential but noted adoption challenges. With 160+ companies involved, standardizing memory safety remains a key priority. EE Times