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Wednesday 2 September 2026
IBM's quantum pitch to chip audience: bottleneck is now manufacturing
IBM's case for quantum computing no longer rests on physics. At Semicon Taiwan 2026 on September 1, the company's argument was that AI has outrun what silicon can supply, that no amount...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
European chip ambitions hinge on more than subsidies, says TSMC
The EU is pressing ahead with the European Chips Act and discussing a second phase, but TSMC says public money alone will not secure a durable semiconductor base. The company argues...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Taiwan doesn't just want a quantum lab — it wants a quantum fab
Taiwan built the last computing era by manufacturing other people's designs. Ching-Ray Chang wants it to try the same trick with quantum computing, and he is arguing the window is...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
TCL CSOT bets on InP laser chips as supply tightens
Indium phosphide (InP) is emerging as one of the tightest supply constraints in AI data-center optical interconnects. Lumentum CEO Michael Hurlston has said publicly that the supply-demand...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Taiwan materials makers see new opening in chip packaging shift
Taiwan's semiconductor materials suppliers are seeking gains from square packaging and co-packaged optics as advanced manufacturing evolves. The changes could help local firms move...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Gemtek deepens partnership with India's Dixon Technologies to expand optical transceiver, connectivity footprint
Gemtek Technology announced that it is deepening its strategic cooperation with India's Dixon Technologies through their joint venture in India, expanding the manufacturing and market...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
How Taiwan is closing its semiconductor materials gap — three shifts to watch
Industry players say Taiwan's push to localize semiconductor materials did not begin in 2026. The real turning point came in 2019, when the Japan-South Korea semiconductor trade dispute...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Beyond Language: Indonesian Engineers Bridging Cultures in Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry

Taiwan is home to the world's most advanced semiconductor ecosystem. The island produces over 60% of global contract chip manufacturing and dominates key segments from...

Wednesday 2 September 2026
US solar module capacity to lead by 2027, but cell and wafer shortages pose major hurdles
The US is rapidly reshaping the cost structure of its solar supply chain under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. According to a recent webinar hosted by Intertek CEA,...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Innovative Solutions for Fabricating High-Performance AI Multichip Packaging Using Glass Substrates

Interested in knowing how to solve the microcrack problem in through-glass via (TGV) fabrication? Interested in knowing how to supply 1,000 Watts, 1 Volt and 1,000 Amperes...

Wednesday 2 September 2026
Commentary: Malaysia wants foreign automotive investment to leave more behind
The 2026 Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE 2026), held August 26-28 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, was ostensibly about...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
'Chinamaxxing' fuels China tech tourism as visitors flood Huaqiangbei
In the summer of 2026, the term "Chinamaxxing" has gone viral on overseas social media, reflecting a trend among young people, especially Gen Z in the West, who openly praise China...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Global quantum industry accelerates as Taiwan eyes Asia hub
As quantum commercialization gathers pace worldwide, Taiwan is linking up with multiple countries to push for an Asia hub for quantum technology, industrial applications, international...
Wednesday 2 September 2026
Gudeng pursues 'Taiwan Plus One' overseas strategy, says cost is not sole consideration
Gudeng Precision Industrial chairman Bill Chiu said on August 31 that the company has begun building out its global manufacturing footprint. Its Japan plant is expected to complete...
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Taiwan chip equipment maker Skytech opens advanced process lab with TSMC backing
Skytech and TSMC have opened an Advanced Process Laboratory focused on next-generation semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting TSMC's continued efforts to support Taiwan's domestic...