Why Energy Storage Is Becoming the Battery Industry’s Next Growth Engine 📰 iAtlas Daily #14 | July 20, 2026 🔋 What Happened? LG Energy Solution ESS production is entering a new phase as the company begins manufacturing LFP battery cells for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at its joint venture plant with General Motors. Originally built…
Why Gaming Could Become OLED’s Next Growth Engine 📰 iAtlas Daily #13 | July 17, 2026 📰 What Happened? Nintendo Switch 2 OLED could become Samsung Display’s next major business opportunity as Nintendo reportedly evaluates OLED panels for future handheld devices. According to industry reports, Nintendo is evaluating OLED display options while also balancing manufacturing…
Why AI Demand Is Reshaping the Global Semiconductor Industry 📰 iAtlas Daily #12 | July 16, 2026 📰 What Happened? TSMC record profit is expected to reach a fifth consecutive quarterly high as AI demand continues to accelerate worldwide. Analysts project that second-quarter net profit could increase by nearly 60% year over year, supported by…
Why AI Infrastructure Is Driving Record Investments in HBM 📰 iAtlas Daily #11 | July 15, 2026 📰 What Happened? The SK hynix US IPO has raised approximately $26.5 billion to accelerate the company’s AI memory expansion and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production. The SK hynix US IPO represents one of the largest overseas technology offerings by…
Why Packaging Has Become the New AI Bottleneck 📰 iAtlas Daily #10 | July 14, 2026 📰 What Happened to TSMC Advanced Packaging? TSMC advanced packaging is expanding rapidly as AI chip demand reaches record levels. While cutting-edge manufacturing nodes such as 3nm and 2nm often receive the most attention, industry experts increasingly identify advanced packaging…
Why It Matters for the Future of Energy Storage 📰 iAtlas Daily #9 | July 13, 2026 📰 What Happened: CATL’s Second-Generation Sodium-Ion Batteries CATL has launched its second-generation sodium-ion batteries, marking a major milestone in next-generation battery technology. According to CATL, the new generation delivers improvements in energy density, charging performance, and low-temperature operation…
How Silicon Could Unlock Longer EV Range 📰 iAtlas Daily #8 | July 10, 2026 Today’s Highlights Cover Story Why Silicon Is Replacing Graphite For decades, graphite has been the standard anode material in lithium-ion batteries. It is reliable, cost-effective, and well understood. However, as electric vehicles demand longer driving range and higher energy density,…
The Next Breakthrough Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries 📰 iAtlas Daily #7 | July 9, 2026 Today’s Highlights Cover Story Beyond Today’s Lithium-Ion Batteries Lithium-ion batteries have powered the rapid growth of electric vehicles over the past decade. However, as EV adoption continues to accelerate, manufacturers are searching for technologies that can deliver longer driving range, faster…
The Invisible Technology Behind Next-Generation Displays 📰 iAtlas Daily #6 | July 8, 2026 Today’s Highlights Cover Story The Hidden Foundation of OLED Manufacturing When people think about OLED technology, they often focus on brighter displays, thinner panels, or flexible screens. However, one of the most important factors lies much earlier in the manufacturing process:…
The Memory Technology Behind the AI Revolution 📰 iAtlas Daily #5 | July 7, 2026 Today’s Highlights Cover Story AI Needs More Than Powerful GPUs When people talk about AI hardware, they often focus on GPUs. However, even the world’s most powerful processor cannot perform efficiently without fast memory. This is where High Bandwidth Memory (HBM)…