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Wednesday 27 October 2021
Taiwan companies urged to work together to gain advantage in EV supply chain
The annual output value of Taiwan's automotive electronics exceeded NT$250 billion (US$8.99 billion) in the past year, and there is an opportunity to double growth in the coming four...
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Tesla's use of LFP batteries to shake up South Korean battery industry
Telsa has announced that it will switch to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for its standard range Model S, 3, X and Y EVs, but will continue to use nickel cobalt manganese...
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Infineon, Hyundai to nurture startups focusing on future mobility and digitalization
Infineon Technologies has disclosed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Group where Infineon will support startups with product level technical expertise...
Wednesday 27 October 2021
Foundry prices to continue rising in 2022, says PSMC chairman
Pure-play foundries will remain encouraged to raise their quotes in 2022, according to Frank Huang, chairman for Taiwan-based foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC).
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Protective component maker Inpaq to open new plants in 2022
Inpaq Technology has held a beam-raising ceremony for its new plant in Chunan, northern Taiwan, which is on track to come on line in 2022. The circuit protection component maker also...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Highlights of the day: Taiwan firms eyeing third-generation semiconductors
The so-called third-generation semiconductors are promising, and Taiwanese firms, including those from the semicondutor and IT sectors, are gearing up efforts looking to build a strong...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
MIH, Arm partner up to build EV ecosystem
Foxconn's MIH will break free from the long-lasting oligarchy built by traditional OEMs in the automotive industry, said CK Tseng, president of Arm Taiwan, at the 2035 E-Mobility...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
LG ADAS front camera module to be used in new Mercedes C-Class
LG Electronics has announced that its advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) front camera module will be made available in the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The camera module, which...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Quartz component suppliers see clear order visibility through 1H22
Taiwan-based quartz component suppliers including Harmony Electronics, Siward Crystal Technology, Tai-Saw Technology, Taitien Electronics and TXC continue to see brisk order visibility...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
GaAs foundries, epi-wafer suppliers remain upbeat about power amplifier demand
GaAs foundries and epitaxial wafer suppliers remain optimistic about demand for power amplifiers, and believe there's no concern about overbooking by customers, according to industry...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
ICT industry key to development of smart medical care in Taiwan, says Acer founder
As smart medical care has become a global trend, Taiwan's ICT industry will play an essential role in the local development of smart medical care, according to Acer founder Stan Sh...
Tuesday 26 October 2021
Taiwan September manufacturing production index hits record
Taiwan recorded manufacturing production index (2016 as base year) of 141.01 for September 2021, the highest-ever monthly level, increasesing 2.22% sequentially and 12.78% on year,...
Monday 25 October 2021
Ennostar, TAS developing short-wavelength infrared LED biosensing devices
Ennostar and Taiwan Asia Semiconductor (TAS, formerly Opto Tech) are developing short-wavelength (over 1,000nm) infrared (IR) LED devices for use in biosensing including heart rates,...
Monday 25 October 2021
Taiwan science park revenues grow almost 25% in January-August
The Hsinchu Science Park (HSP), Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) and Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) generated combined revenues of NT$2,370.575 billion (US$84.89 billion) in...
Friday 22 October 2021
Taiwan Asia Semiconductor expanding Si-based sensor production capacity
LED chip and Si-based sensor maker Taiwan Asia Semiconductor (formerly from Opto Tech) is setting aside NT$800 million (US$28.6 million) for production capacity expansions.