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Wednesday 17 June 2026

WinWay buys California property to support US expansion in AI and HPC

WinWay Technologies has bought real estate in California for US$2.28 million to create a local manufacturing and office base, a move that underscores how Asian suppliers are expanding closer to US customers as demand rises for AI, high-performance computing, and chip testing services worldwide.

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Tata Electronics pollution probe closure highlights lingering risks for Apple's India supply chain

Reuters reported on June 16 that Tamil Nadu's pollution control board closed its probe into Tata Electronics' Hosur iPhone component plant after the company addressed violations of water contamination regulations. The decision removes the threat of a shutdown, but it also underscores the operational and regulatory risks still facing Apple's suppliers in India.

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Adani-Jabil partnership highlights India's push for domestic AI infrastructure

The deal between Gautam Adani's group and American engineering firm Jabil signals a broader shift toward domestic AI infrastructure in India, with potential consequences for global technology supply chains, foreign cloud dependency, and sovereign technology ambitions. The partnership aims to accelerate capacity, reduce reliance on external providers, and attract investment.

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Tata iPhone components plant faces pollution probe as India supply chain risks rise

Indian regulators allege wastewater contamination at a key Apple supplier site in Tamil Nadu, raising fresh questions over environmental compliance and the stability of India's fast-expanding iPhone manufacturing ecosystem.

Tuesday 16 June 2026

Foxconn and Schneider Electric strike strategic partnership to build next-generation data center reference architecture

Foxconn and Schneider Electric announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop a next-generation data center reference architecture, combining Foxconn's capabilities in advanced computing platforms, server rack integration, and global manufacturing with Schneider Electric's expertise in power systems, cooling technology, and energy management. The collaboration aims to help customers build and operate large-scale computing infrastructure faster, more efficiently, and with greater predictability. Production for the partnership is expected to begin later in 2026.

Friday 12 June 2026

AI server tracker: Taiwan's AI server build chain widens as rack suppliers outpace peers

Taiwan's server supply chain continues to benefit from AI infrastructure, with growth spread across connectors, cables, cabinets, rails, and system assembly. But the pace varies, as some companies are seeing only modest gains while others tied more closely to AI server racks, liquid cooling, and high-value interconnects are growing much faster.

Friday 12 June 2026

Asus begins local gaming laptop production in India

Asus has announced plans to begin making gaming laptops in India this financial year — a move that could reshape supply chains, pricing, and availability in one of the world's fastest-growing PC markets. The shift underscores a broader trend of global technology brands localizing manufacturing to deepen market reach and reduce import dependence, according to the Hindu Business Line.

Friday 12 June 2026

Sharp lays out 2026 growth strategy with AI servers as top priority

Foxconn affiliate Sharp said in Tokyo that it has moved beyond restructuring and onto a new growth phase, with global implications for customers, suppliers, and enterprise buyers watching Japan's technology sector. The company said AI servers will anchor its next expansion, alongside connected home services, corporate IT, and emerging mobility, satellite, and display businesses worldwide.

Thursday 11 June 2026

Sharp's AI server plan signals a broader shift in Japan electronics

Sharp's June 9 fiscal year 2026 business briefing highlighted a deeper partnership with Foxconn, with AI servers becoming the main focus. Sharp said it will begin selling AI servers in fiscal 2027, signaling a shift in both its business model and its role in Japan's AI infrastructure market.

Wednesday 10 June 2026

Column: Computex 2026 shows Taiwan rewriting its role — from building AI to designing it

Computex Taipei 2026, held from June 2 to 5 under the theme "AI Together," drew more than 1,500 exhibitors from 33 countries and set a new record in scale. The show underscored a new AI industry reality: competition has moved far beyond standalone chip compute and into a systems-level battle spanning compute, connectivity, power, and cooling.

Tuesday 9 June 2026

Taiwan server makers post strong May sales as AI demand continues to drive orders

Taiwan's leading server manufacturers reported strong May sales, underscoring how global AI infrastructure spending is reshaping demand for data center hardware. The gains point to continued momentum in the second and third quarters, even as notebook markets remain weak and broader personal computer demand remains subdued.

Monday 8 June 2026

Weekly news roundup: Taiwan ecosystem strengthens AI chip supply chain as MediaTek, Nvidia deepen cooperation

Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of June 1-7, 2026:

Friday 5 June 2026

Foxconn deepens AI push with Intel on inference racks

Intel and Foxconn have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on AI rack infrastructure, edge AI, physical AI platforms, and custom chip design services. The deal highlights Intel's bid to regain ground in artificial intelligence (AI), while broadening Foxconn's role in the global AI supply chain.

Friday 5 June 2026

Compal's server business surges, non-PC revenue eyes 50% by 2027

Compal Electronics is accelerating a shift away from its long-standing PC business as AI servers and other non-PC lines gain momentum. The move could have broad implications for global supply chains, data center capacity, and technology customers seeking more diversified hardware partners across Asia, the US, and Vietnam.

Friday 5 June 2026

Analysis: Intel turns to Foxconn partnership to strengthen position in evolving AI market

Foxconn and Intel have announced a strategic partnership focused on AI racks, Edge AI, and Physical AI. The move signals Intel's effort to rebuild competitiveness in a market increasingly shaped by Nvidia's dominance in AI training and inference.

Friday 5 June 2026

Foxconn says Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI products remain on track for 2026 shipment

Foxconn and Foxconn Industrial Internet (FII) said at Computex that production of Nvidia's next-generation AI products is progressing smoothly, with shipments expected before the end of the third quarter of 2026. The outlook matters globally because it signals faster AI hardware deployment, lower computing costs, and wider adoption across consumer, enterprise, and automotive markets.

Thursday 4 June 2026

Pegatron sees AI server expansion accelerating as organizational overhaul nears completion

Pegatron is betting that the AI server market will keep expanding, even though it entered later than some peers. The company said 2026 will mark the start of a full-speed push as generative AI shifts toward inference and both agentic and physical AI begin real-world deployment.

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Exclusive: SK Group and Foxconn talks could signal deeper Taiwan-Korea AI supply chain ties

COMPUTEX drew major AI supply chain players to Taiwan, and industry sources said SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won was set for a private meeting with Foxconn chairman Young Liu, alongside his meetings with TSMC chairman C.C. Wei and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The reported talks could signal broader cooperation on AI infrastructure.

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Pegatron expands Nvidia ties from AI servers to robot dogs

Pegatron is expanding its work with Nvidia from AI servers into physical AI, digital twins, and robot simulation, using its second-generation quadruped robot dog Simba as an early testbed for future intelligent robotics.

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Foxconn expands AI role with token factories, robotics, and global data centers

Foxconn Technology Group used COMPUTEX 2026 to present a broader AI infrastructure push, signaling a move beyond AI server supply and into token factory services. The company highlighted its "3+3+3" transformation strategy spanning manufacturing, platform applications, robotics, healthcare, and space-related computing.

Tuesday 2 June 2026

Foxconn's Genesis AI manufacturing scales from pilot to plantwide deployment

Foxconn said its Genesis smart manufacturing project has delivered measurable gains in AI-driven factory operations, with production-line scheduling efficiency up 50%, misjudgment rates down 50%, and root-cause analysis accuracy rising to 90%. The company also said the time needed to build new plants and deploy production lines has been cut by more than 60%.

Monday 1 June 2026

India's PLI 2.0 rethink signals a harder push into deeper electronics manufacturing

India is reportedly revising its smartphone incentive scheme to raise local value addition above 55%, a move that could reshape the country's electronics strategy. The shift reflects growing concern that the existing system has turned India into an assembly hub without building enough domestic manufacturing depth.

Monday 1 June 2026

Nvidia expects AI boom to keep supply tight beyond 2027

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said the artificial intelligence industry is entering a rapid growth phase that could keep revenue rising sharply into 2027, while supply-chain bottlenecks are likely to persist as demand continues to outstrip capacity.

Monday 1 June 2026

AI spillover puts CPUs and ASICs on Computex stage

Computex 2026 will open under the theme "AI Together," with attention shifting beyond Nvidia's training-focused hardware to AI computing, robotics, smart mobility, and next-generation technologies. The event is likely to highlight a wider set of suppliers as AI moves deeper into inference, edge applications, and custom chips.

Monday 1 June 2026

Taiwan AI boom lifts server ODM valuations and pushes suppliers to chase higher margins

The AI boom is lifting valuations across Taiwan's system integration supply chain, while downstream vendors accelerate operations as the island's "electronic six giants" gain more influence. Industry executives say the focus is shifting from whether share prices look expensive to whether companies have solid fundamentals and an indispensable role in the sector.

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