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Tuesday 27 August 2024
Manz AG anticipates growth in advanced packaging amid CoWoS shortage
The semiconductor industry is experiencing a surge in demand for advanced packaging technologies, driven by the rapid growth of high-end AI servers and generative AI. This trend has...
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hota JV reportedly eyeing Tesla robot supply chain
Taiwan-based Hota Industrial MFG is reportedly trying to enter Tesla's humanoid robot supply chain via Main Drive, its joint venture with the Mirle Group. Both sides are reportedly...
Monday 26 August 2024
Longsys-Kingston joint venture stalls, Shanghai plant sale in limbo
The partnership between memory giants Longsys and Kingston seems to have hit a major snag.
Monday 26 August 2024
Taiwan-based machinery sector faces challenges from geopolitical tensions and net-zero push, shifts to global expansion
The Taiwan-based machinery sector, which relies heavily on exports and is therefore highly vulnerable to global influences, is facing significant challenges, particularly from geopolitical...
Monday 26 August 2024
ZT Systems' manufacturing up for grabs after AMD's acquisition
AMD has made a bold play in the AI computing market, announcing a US$4.9 billion acquisition of ZT Systems, a key player in hyperscale computing.
Monday 26 August 2024
MCU industry faces diverging fortunes in China and Taiwan
As the traditional peak season for MCU production approaches in the third quarter, the industry's outlook is characterized by a stark contrast between China and Taiwan. While Chinese...
Monday 26 August 2024
AI accelerates green manufacturing shift amid ESG pressure
Smart manufacturing is reducing the industry's reliance on human labor and opening the door to green manufacturing amid the global push for environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Monday 26 August 2024
Humanoid robot viability assessed by supply chain players
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced plans to begin limited production of humanoid robots by 2025. Meanwhile, Chinese company Unitree Robotics has already listed its humanoid robots...
Monday 26 August 2024
Nankai Trough earthquake threatens Japan's semiconductor industry
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on August 8. Although the industrial impact was relatively minor, the Japanese government warned that this event...
Monday 26 August 2024
Ford holds back BEVs, strengthens HEVs in direct contrast to Honda
Ford is greatly reducing BEV investments while strengthening its business in HEVs, which are cheaper and easier to sell.
Monday 26 August 2024
Foxconn denies low yields of made-in-India iPhones
Foxconn's Tucheng headquarters hosted a traditional Ghost Festival ceremony on August 23. Following the event, chairman Young Liu addressed recent speculation, assuring investors...
Monday 26 August 2024
Foxconn remains committed to China despite economic ups and downs
Foxconn reaffirmed its commitment to Henan, its primary manufacturing hub in China, during a traditional Ghost Festival ceremony at its Tucheng headquarters on August 23. The company...
Monday 26 August 2024
China to account for most L3 autonomous vehicles in foreseeable future
Initially launched in Japan and Europe, Level 3 autonomous vehicles are expected to see a significant production surge starting in 2024, with China leading the way, fueled by strong...
Friday 23 August 2024
Mitsubishi Materials develops world's largest rectangular silicon substrate for AI chips
Mitsubishi Materials has announced the development of the world's largest rectangular silicon substrate, a technology gaining attention due to advancements in advanced packaging....
Friday 23 August 2024
Rising production costs test Samsung, LG's profitability
South Korea's top TV manufacturers, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are grappling with rising production costs as Chinese firms tighten their grip on the LCD...