Why the Race for Safer, Higher-Energy Batteries Is Accelerating 📰 iAtlas Daily #17 | July 23, 2026 🔋 What Happened? Several automakers and battery manufacturers have announced continued progress toward commercializing solid-state battery technology. Companies including Toyota, Samsung SDI, and other global battery developers are investing heavily in pilot production lines, new solid electrolyte materials,…
Why Charging Speed Is Becoming the Next Competitive Advantage 📰 iAtlas Daily #16 | July 22, 2026 🔋 What Happened? BYD continues to accelerate the development of ultra-fast charging technology as competition in the electric vehicle market shifts beyond battery capacity. The company is expanding high-power charging infrastructure alongside improvements in battery design, aiming to…
Why Battery Recycling Is Becoming as Important as Battery Manufacturing 📰 iAtlas Daily #15 | July 21, 2026 🔋 What Happened? China is rapidly expanding its battery recycling capacity as the first large wave of electric vehicle batteries reaches the end of its service life. Leading battery manufacturers and recycling companies are increasing investments in facilities…
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…
📊 iAtlas Weekly #2 | Weekly Briefing | July 2026 This Week’s Highlights AI industry weekly highlights this week’s biggest developments across batteries, semiconductors, OLED, and global technology. From semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging to battery investment and OLED displays, companies are expanding capacity to meet growing demand for next-generation computing. 📰 Top Story 1…
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…