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Friday 23 August 2024
Why Microsoft strongly promotes SLMs and its Phi-3.5 series
Microsoft has been actively promoting Small Language Models (SLMs), expanding its Phi series with the introduction of the Phi-3.5 line. This new series includes the Phi-3.5-mini,...
Friday 23 August 2024
Adata partners with Advantech for autonomous robot
Taiwan-based Adata Technology has partnered with Advantech to develop an AI Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) using Nvidia's Nova Orin. This advanced AMR integrates upper and lower computers...
Friday 23 August 2024
Epson cements leadership in robotic arm market with three strategic initiatives
Japan's Epson Group, a global leader in 4-axis and 6-axis robotic arms, has launched three strategic initiatives to strengthen its position in the automation industry: diversifying...
Friday 23 August 2024
EZconn sets record gross margin as AI demand fuels optical communication growth
Benefiting from the surge in AI server demand, optical communication manufacturer EZconn has joined the growth wave. In the first half of 2024, its consolidated revenue reached NT$2.268...
Friday 23 August 2024
Taiwan IC designers persist in automotive market expansion despite downturn
Despite the recent downturn in automotive chip demand, most Taiwan-based IC designers remain largely unaffected and continue to intensify their efforts in the market, according to...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Xiaomi will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in the big leagues
Xiaomi Corp. is willing to grow its nascent electric vehicle arm at the expense of profits for now, as it angles to join Tesla Inc. and BYD Co. among the world's biggest automakers...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Equipment manufacturers expanding from PCB to high profitability industries, primarily semiconductors
Taiwanese PCB manufacturers are expected to see demand improve in 2024.
Thursday 22 August 2024
AMD masses ZT System engineers to soften increasing AI system complexity
AMD recently acquired ZT Systems (ZT) for US$4.9 billion. AMD emphasizes that its need for additional personnel stems from its desire to further invest in expanding an open ecosystem...
Thursday 22 August 2024
xMEMS aims for 2025 production of groundbreaking cooling SoC with 3-pronged market entry strategy
US-based xMEMS Labs is set to deliver its newly unveiled XMC-2400 µCooling™, a single-chip (SoC) air-cooled all-silicon active cooling solution utilizing MEMS technology,...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Electronic distributors adjust strategies as AI demand rises
Amid the growing demand for AI and its applications, electronic component distributors have adopted varied strategies. American companies are focusing on building AI ecosystems, while...
Thursday 22 August 2024
GM's job cuts highlight growing pressure on automakers regarding automotive software
General Motors (GM) recently announced the elimination of over 1,000 jobs, with its software and services division bearing the brunt of the cuts. This move underscores the immense...
Thursday 22 August 2024
EU's final draft on import duties for Chinese EVs targets overcapacity and past market disruptions
The EU's final draft on import duties for Chinese-made EVs addresses concerns about overcapacity in the Chinese industry. This decision reflects Western markets' apprehension over...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Global foundry revenue rises on AI demand
The global foundry industry's revenue grew about 9% sequentially and 23% year on year in the second quarter of 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. The sequential growth was...
Thursday 22 August 2024
Foxconn navigates complex AI server trading models to maximize profitability
Despite rumors of shipment delays for Nvidia's new-generation AI chips, the demand for AI servers remains strong. For contract manufacturers like Foxconn, the challenge lies in maximizing...
Thursday 22 August 2024
AI server advancements propel liquid cooling innovation while fans remain essential
The emergence of AI servers is driving advancements in liquid cooling technology, yet fans remain crucial in both water and immersion cooling systems. The value of fans for NVL 72...