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Complex that supplies 70% of global critical PCB base targeted in Iranian strike — attack could fracture the already disrupted electronics supply chain (www.tomshardware.com)
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[–] inari@piefed.zip 2 points 1 hour ago

Hopefully these plastics can be produced without petroleum for a reasonable cost

[–] anamethatisnt@sopuli.xyz 6 points 2 hours ago

In yet another blow to the broader industry, Iran hit the Jubail petrochemical complex in Saudi Arabia on 7th April, bringing the production of high-purity polypropylene ether (PPE) resin, a critical base material for manufacturing PCB laminate, to a complete stop.