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Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung begins P4 equipment orders as 1c DRAM investment enters execution

Samsung Electronics has begun procuring semiconductor equipment for its P4 facility in Pyeongtaek, marking the transition of its planned...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly to expand AI packaging with MLCC embedded substrate line in Vietnam

As AI chips demand higher performance and denser integration, advanced packaging and substrate technologies have become critical in the semiconductor race. Samsung Electro-Mechanics...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Taiwan's auto suppliers pivot to AI and system integration in EV transition, says DIGITIMES Research

The annual "360°MOBILITY Mega Shows," a major gathering for the auto parts and mobility industry, opens on the 14th, drawing heightened...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung 2nm yields reportedly remain below mass production threshold

Samsung Electronics is nearing a technical milestone for its 2nm process, but yields are reportedly still below the level required for...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Glass substrates move toward mass production as Intel, Samsung Electro-Mechanics step up efforts

Glass substrates are entering a critical pre-mass production phase as demand for high-performance AI chips accelerates. As AI workloads require larger chip sizes and higher bandwidth,...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Winmate shifts to AI platform with defense and edge computing as dual engines

Winmate's focus on edge AI and defense markets could reshape its global footprint, promising higher-margin sales and expanded production in Europe, the US, Japan, and Thailand. Customers...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Silicon Motion breaks ground on Taipei HQ, targets 2030 opening to anchor dual-site operations

Silicon Motion Technology held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 13 for its new corporate headquarters in Taipei, marking a key step toward expanding its operational footprint. The...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

March 2026 revenue for ODM/EMS surged on back of AI server demand

Taiwan's ODM and EMS sectors saw a surge in revenue in March 2026, driven primarily by strong AI server demand alongside seasonal quarter-end restocking. Notably, growth extended beyond...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Ghost Robotics targets Taiwan production hub to cut costs, reduce China supply chain exposure

Ghost Robotics, a US supplier of quadruped robots to the Department of Defense, is partnering with Taiwanese manufacturers to localize production. The collaboration aims to reduce...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Cypress Technology's Professional AV Solutions Drive Digital Transformation in Courtrooms

Cypress Technology has been dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of professional audiovisual solutions for 36 years, with all R&D and production...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung Foundry advances space semiconductor chip and technology development

As global companies unveil plans for space AI data centers, South Korean firms are prioritizing space-related technology as a new growth driver. Samsung Electronics' foundry division...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

King Yuan Electronics posts record 1Q26 revenue, raises capex to NT$50 billion

Benefiting from continued demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), semiconductor testing...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Samsung boosts Galaxy S26 production by 600,000 units in April

Samsung Electronics has raised its production plans for the Galaxy S26 series in April 2026 from 2.4 million to 3 million units, driven mainly by strong demand for its top-tier Galaxy...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Yaskawa Electric sees AI robot, chip demand boost profits

Japan's Yaskawa Electric is pointing to a turning point in its earnings trajectory, with AI-driven robotics and semiconductor equipment...

Tuesday 14 April 2026

Taiwan's Rapidtek signs satellite pact with India's HEX20

Rapidtek Technologies said it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian satellite firm HEX20 during Paris Space Week,...

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