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EMS Watch
Tracking the shifts and strategies of global EMS firms amid evolving supply chains.
"EMS Watch" is a series of articles that analyze the dynamic landscape of global EMS and ODM firms, diving deep into ranking changes, strategic positioning, and their critical role in enabling AI servers, XR/MR devices, and next-generation technologies beyond semiconductors.

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Tuesday 17 March 2026
Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains, Taiwan materials maker flags rare force majeure notices

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) is accelerating its transformation into AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, and optical films,...

Monday 16 March 2026
Foxconn's investor briefing could signal major shifts in AI server supply, capacity and data center infrastructure
Foxconn will hold an online investor conference on March 16, with market attention focused on the progress of AI server orders, capacity adjustments, and new business developments...
Monday 16 March 2026
India roundup: A reality check of chipmaking dream
Despite semiconductor manufacturing facilities expected in 2026, India remains a small player in the global chipmaking industry, as it is reportedly considering further incentives.
Sunday 15 March 2026
AWS ASIC servers enter mass production in 2Q26, lifting Taiwan ODM outlook
Taiwan's ODM and EMS manufacturers reported solid revenue performance in February 2026, with AI servers playing a central role. Foxconn, Quanta, and Wistron all posted double-digit...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Pan-International pivots to AI servers and robotics in pursuit of double-digit growth
Pan-International Industrial Corp. expects double-digit revenue growth in 2026 by concentrating on AI servers and robotics as its two main growth engines, chairman Kuang-yao Lee said...
Friday 13 March 2026
Ai+ Smartphone to add 3 million device production capacity in India with Optiemus Electronics
Optiemus Electronics Limited (OEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Optiemus Infracom Limited, has entered a manufacturing agreement with Ai+ Smartphone and NxtQuantum Shift Technologies...
Friday 13 March 2026
India weighs new smartphone export incentives and US$11 billion chip fund
According to Bloomberg and Reuters, India is considering two new incentive programs—one tied to smartphone exports and another worth more than US$11 billion...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Inventec ramps up 2026 capex in US to meet growing AI order demand
Inventec announced plans to double its capex in 2026 to meet growing AI order demand and future growth, and disclosed multiple investment and expansion projects on the 10th. The company...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
MiTAC ramps 2026 factory expansion to meet AI server and cloud demand, signaling bigger US footprint
MiTAC Holdings plans a significant increase in capex in 2026 to expand production capacity for networking equipment, general-purpose servers, and new AI server lines, driven by sustained...
Wednesday 11 March 2026
India's Optiemus approves further equity investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries
Optiemus Infracom Limited informed stock exchanges that its Operations & Administration Committee approved further investments in two wholly owned subsidiaries in a meeting held...
Monday 9 March 2026
Foxconn's deep Nvidia ties and full-stack integration fuel AI server ambitions
Foxconn chairman Young Liu said the company expects robust growth in 2026, driven by recovering consumer electronics demand and expanding AI-related business. He expressed strong confidence...
Monday 9 March 2026
Jabil to wind down Clinton facility, shift production to Devens
Contract manufacturing giant Jabil plans to wind down operations at its Clinton, Massachusetts, facility and consolidate production at its nearby site in Devens, according to company...
Monday 9 March 2026
Exclusive: Compal advances Direct to Cell work, integrates communication modules into satellites
Compal Electronics Inc. is developing Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology for smartphones and has begun integrating communication modules into satellites while negotiating with several...
Friday 6 March 2026
Foxconn eyes double-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by AI servers and smartphones

Foxconn chairman Young Liu said on March 6 that 2026 is expected to be "a very good year" for the company, with full-year revenue projected...

Thursday 5 March 2026
Beyond EMS: Lens Technology ships PCIe 5.0 enterprise SSDs, moves into AI data center storage

Lens Technology said SSDs assembled for enterprise NVMe storage supplier DERA have entered mass shipment at its facility in the Xiangtan...