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Monday 2 November 2026
Denso sees profits hit by memory costs, seeks price pass-through
Denso, Japan's largest auto parts maker, reported falling profits for the first half of fiscal 2026 as surging memory and other component costs, driven partly by the AI boom, offset...
Sunday 1 November 2026
The 20% problem: why Taiwan's imported equipment parts still carry 70% of the cost
Taiwan can manufacture some of the world's most advanced chips, package them into increasingly complex AI systems, and connect much of the surrounding electronics supply chain within...
Friday 30 October 2026
Yageo plans 10-15% capacity expansion in 2027 as AI demand pushes utilization above 95%
Passive component manufacturer Yageo said robust AI demand is driving shipments of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and tantalum capacitors, pushing AI-related applications to...
Friday 30 October 2026
China AI stock bubble bursts as STAR 50 plunges 40%, erasing billions in market value
Chinese AI, robotics, and semiconductor stocks have suffered a steep sell-off in less than four months, casting a shadow over Beijing's push to achieve global technology leadership...
Thursday 29 October 2026
Marvell reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Lumentum in AI optics deal
Marvell Technology is in advanced talks to acquire data-center optical component maker Lumentum Holdings, people familiar with the matter said, in what could become a major AI hardware...
Thursday 29 October 2026
SiC and GaN demand reshapes design, reliability and supply stability
Applications for silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) power devices are expanding across the electronics industry, affecting not only component selection but also product...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Toyota accelerates robot commercialization as IKKA targets supply-chain opportunities
Toyota Motor Corporation is accelerating the commercialization of robots, creating potential opportunities for Ikka Holdings (IKKA-KY) to leverage its existing Japanese automotive...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
PC makers reportedly shift production back to China as AI boom drives up component costs
US and Taiwanese PC makers are shifting some production from Southeast Asia back to China and partnering with additional Chinese contract manufacturers as surging memory and storage...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
MiCo Ceramics acquires idle LGD plant for KRW150 billion to boost semiconductor component capacity
South Korean semiconductor equipment component maker MiCo Ceramics is set to acquire an idle facility in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, from LG Display (LGD) for KRW150 billion (approx...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Analysis: 3M's investment in Genius Electronic Optical puts EBO mass production to the test
US materials giant 3M recently entered into a strategic partnership with Taiwanese optical component manufacturer Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), with plans to acquire a 4.7% stake...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Fine M-Tec rejects component blame as foldable market outlook remains positive
Fine M-Tec has rejected claims that components it supplied contributed to reported display damage in Apple's first foldable iPhone, saying the issue involves multiple components and...
Friday 23 October 2026
LG Display returns to profit as OLED mix offsets chipflation drag
LG Display (LGD) returned to an operating profit in the third quarter of 2026, showing how far its OLED shift now drives earnings, and how little room it leaves when currency and component...
Friday 23 October 2026
Lam Research sees WFE topping US$200 billion in 2027
Lam Research reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of US$8.2 billion, up 22% quarter-over-quarter, and forecast fourth-quarter revenue of US$8.6 billion, plus or minus US$400 million...
Thursday 22 October 2026
LG robot unit Bear Robotics expands China outsourcing
Bear Robotics, the robotics subsidiary of LG Electronics, is adopting a dual-track production strategy by expanding outsourcing from South Korean partners to manufacturers in China...
Thursday 22 October 2026
Lam Research builds India supplier base to capitalize on Semicon 2.0 localization push
Lam Research is grooming Indian companies to become its suppliers rather than relying only on its global vendor base, a senior executive said, as the US chip equipment maker deepens...