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Thursday 9 August 2018
CHPT to enter DRAM probe card field
Wafer test solution provider Chunghwa Precision Test Tech (CHPT) is looking to tap into the DRAM probe card field to compete with FormFactor and Micronics Japan Company (MJC).
Wednesday 8 August 2018
KYEC to merge with fellow backend company
King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) has agreed to merge with Dawning Leading Technology (DL-Tek), in which KYEC already holds a 33.5% stake, according to the companies. The merger is set...
Wednesday 8 August 2018
Topco posts record July revenues on strong silicone demand
Robust silicone materials demand boosted Topco Technologies' consolidated revenues for July 2018, which grew 24.5% on year and 7.3% sequentially to a record high of NT$797 million...
Tuesday 7 August 2018
Taiwan AI startup Appier to buy India marketing platform QGraph
Taiwan AI Startup Appier has announced that it will move to acquire India marketing automation startup QGraph as a wholly-owned subsidiary to be renamed AIQUA, in a bid to deepen...
Tuesday 7 August 2018
Major robot brands introduce versatile models for Taiwan market
The just-concluded annual Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition saw a major gathering of industrial robot brands from around the world, showcasing a variety of robots...
Tuesday 7 August 2018
Taiwan ODMs considering moving production back from China
Major Taiwan-based ODMs including Quanta Computer and Wiwynn are assessing the feasibility of moving back part of their production lines from China to mitigate the impact of the raging...
Monday 6 August 2018
Unimicron China subsidiary fined for violating environmental regulations
Unimicron Technology (Kunshan), a subsidiary of Taiwan-based PCB and IC substrate manufacturer Unimicron, has been fined CNY380,000 (US$55,520) for breaking local environmental laws,...
Monday 6 August 2018
Readmoo launches large-size e-book readers in Taiwan
Taiwan-based EPUB-compatible e-book reader provider Readmoo has launched a 7.8-inch mooInk Plus e-book reader to promote digital reading in the local market.
Monday 6 August 2018
Apple reportedly among affected 7nm clients in TSMC virus incident
The computer virus outbreak at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has raised concerns about its impact on the foundry house's shipments particularly its 7nm chip output...
Monday 6 August 2018
UR unveils new collaborative robots for Taiwan clients
Denmark-based Universal Robots (UR) is gearing up to promote sales of its latest flagship e-Series collaborative robots in the Taiwan market to help local small and medium-size enterprises...
Monday 6 August 2018
Taiwan makers see large-size LCD panel shipments edge up in 2Q18
Taiwan-based panel makers, excluding Foxconn-controlled Sharp, shipped a total of 62.03 million units of 9-inch and above large-sized LCD panels in the second quarter of 2018, up...
Friday 3 August 2018
US automation market offers opportunities for Taiwan makers, says UL
UL (Underwriters Laboratories), as the first-time exhibitor at the annual Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition running August 1-4, is introducing the latest US electrical...
Friday 3 August 2018
Rockwell Automation to boost smart manufacturing in Taiwan
US-based Rockwell Automation will build a smart manufacturing demonstration base in Taiwan and cooperate with Industrial College under government-sponsored Industrial Technology Research...
Friday 3 August 2018
Taiwan enhancing cooperation with Israel to develop AI, advanced materials
The Taiwan government is stepping up cooperation with Israel on the research and development of AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and applications, advanced semiconductor...
Thursday 2 August 2018
CPC Taiwan mulls setting up petrochemical complex in India
State-run oil company CPC Corp, Taiwan has announced a move to study the feasibility of building a new petrochemical complex in India at a planned total cost of US$6.6 billion, as...