New information has emerged surrounding GT Advanced Technologies recent chapter 11 filing. GTAT is seeking approval from a judge to wind down its production of sapphire glass, which could result in a loss of hundreds of Arizona jobs. The bankruptcy filing started when information became public that Apple only paid four out of five advances, but … Read more
GT Advanced Technologies Inc., announced today that it had commenced voluntary cases under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. GT expects the court will authorize the company to continue to conduct business as usual while it devotes renewed efforts to resolve its current … Read more
Today Apple unveiled three new products packed full of innovation and new technology. The event, held in Cupertino, CA, saw crowds of tech enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of the elusive devices. Up until today, rumor after rumor whirled around the Internet with many speculating not one, but two new iPhones boasting bigger screens … Read more
Google held their annual Google I/O developer conference in San Francisco today in which they unveiled a plethora of updates to its Android mobile operating system (OS) and the announcement of Android Auto and Android TV. Android Auto Android Auto is the newest, innovative platform coming out of Google and it promises to revolutionize a … Read more
Well, Apple did it again. Known around the world for its decades of innovation, Apple Inc. held their annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) today and announced several new advancements across the board. Mac OS X Yosemite, Apple’s newly updated operating system, along with iOS 8 and a few other additions dedicated to developers were showcased … Read more
As a swimmer, I wasn’t keen on working out with my smartphone in a waterproof armband case and other water workout units seemed bulky. Then came Underwater Audio, the company that created the waterproof forth-generation Apple iPod Shuffle-and my underwater jam changed. If you are a swimmer, love watersports or running in the rain, then … Read more
Business Facilities, a national bi-monthly magazine, announced today their winners of the Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards for 2013. The awards go to the companies that showcased the best deal that impacts the local and state economy in which their facility is located. The Gold Award, a.k.a. 1st place, went to Apple’s manufacturing … Read more
If the rumors are true, GT Advanced Technologies, based in Mesa, Arizona, acquired enough sapphire crystal furnaces to produce over 100 million iPhone screens in a single year. Apple and GT Advanced Technologies partnered last year with many speculating that GT Advanced’s sapphire producing capabilities is what made Apple partner with them in the first … Read more
The Macintosh computer turns 30 today and what an incredible ride it has been. Apple created the Macintosh computer in 1984 with the intention of putting the creative power of technology into everyone’s hands. The original Macintosh was a fresh take on the computer that, at the time, had the reputation of being an advanced … Read more
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Commerce Authority announced today that Apple Inc. will open a manufacturing facility in the former First Solar facility to produce the sapphire materials in partnership with GT Advanced Technologies Inc. for Apples’ electronics. GT Advanced Technology (GT) is known for innovative crystal growth equipment and solutions for the … Read more