PEGATRON Corporation (PEGATRON) announced a strategic collaboration with maxon, the Switzerland-based precision drive technology company. The two companies will jointly develop robotic joint drive technologies, motor modules, and integrated robotic systems. The collaboration will make its public debut at COMPUTEX 2026

PEGATRON, a globally recognized total server solutions provider, today unveiled its next-generation AI infrastructure portfolio and AI factory validation framework at COMPUTEX 2026. Powered by NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform , NVIDIA HGX Rubin NVL8, and NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers, and aligned with the NVIDIA DSX AI factory reference design, Pegatron is advancing how AI factories are designed, validated, and deployed - from digital twin simulation to production-ready infrastructure

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As global electricity demand accelerates - driven by rapid AI computing growth, rising corporate decarbonization commitments, and increasing focus on grid stability - the power supply industry is evolving from standalone components into a foundational enabler of energy efficiency and intelligent system management. In response to this transformation, MEAN WELL, a leading global brand in standard power supplies, will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions at COMPUTEX 2026. The showcase will extend beyond traditional power products to include smart lighting and integrated energy management systems, designed to help enterprises enhance energy efficiency, strengthen operational resilience, and advance intelligent and sustainable development.A key highlight of MEAN WELL's exhibition is system integration. In addition to power supply solutions, the company integrates controllers, communication interfaces, sensors, and energy management platforms into a unified hardware–software architecture. This holistic approach addresses diverse application needs across smart manufacturing, energy management, device networking, and operational optimization. Among the featured products, the BIC-5K series of bidirectional power supplies will stand out. Compared with the previous 2.2kW model, the BIC-5K significantly enhances power capacity to meet the growing demands of high-capacity residential energy storage systems as well as small- to medium-scale commercial storage applications. It is designed to support evolving grid compliance requirements, enabling bidirectional energy flow and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) applications. By facilitating flexible energy exchange among electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and the power grid, the series contributes to a more adaptive and resilient power distribution framework.Historically, bidirectional power supplies were primarily used in battery manufacturing for formation and capacity testing, enabling energy recovery during charge–discharge cycles and reducing energy waste in production environments. However, as global energy demand rises - particularly from AI data centers and other high-power applications—the role of bidirectional solutions is expanding beyond manufacturing into buildings, commercial facilities, and distributed energy systems. The introduction of the BIC-5K series reflects this shift, addressing the growing need for energy storage infrastructure, power distribution flexibility, and integrated energy management while enhancing overall system efficiency and adaptability.MEAN WELL will also showcase the XDR series rail power supplies and NSP series chassis power supplies, designed for applications in industrial machinery, automated production lines, medical equipment, and intelligent building systems. Both product lines emphasize high efficiency, wide operating temperature ranges, compact design, and robust peak power capability. These characteristics ensure stable and reliable power delivery in space-constrained environments while maintaining performance under extreme temperatures and sudden high-load conditions.Key advantages: (1)High efficiency, reducing power conversion losses and heat generation, thereby lowering overall electricity costs. (2)Wide operating temperature ranges, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments such as industrial sites, outdoor installations, and high-temperature control cabinets. (3)Compact design, enabling system designers to optimize space utilization, increase layout flexibility and reduce material consumption. (4)Peak power capability, supporting short-term high-load demands—such as motor startup or sudden load surges—without requiring oversized power systems, thereby improving cost efficiency.By reducing energy consumption and enhancing conversion efficiency, these solutions help organizations lower carbon emissions and operational costs, aligning with ESG objectives and global sustainability trends. The design philosophy also contributes to reduced procurement expenses and lower lifecycle operating costs for end users. In this context, the XDR and NSP series represent more than incremental advancements in power supply technology; they offer a practical pathway for enterprises to strengthen competitiveness while advancing sustainable development goals.MEAN WELL will further demonstrate its solution-oriented strategy through a smart lighting kit based on the DALI-2 standard. The system integrates LED drivers, controllers, touch panels, and sensors to enable dimming control, color temperature adjustment, group management, scene configuration, and automated functions such as occupancy-based activation and automatic shutoff. This integrated approach supports both energy conservation and user comfort, making a well-suited for commercial offices, public facilities, and smart building environments.In addition to lighting solutions, MEAN WELL - together with its ESG partners - has introduced the EOS (Energy Operating System) energy management platform to provide organizations with intelligent power management capabilities. The platform integrates power supply equipment, smart meters, environmental sensors, and energy storage systems, enabling enterprises to monitor electricity consumption by floor, production line, and time period. Through comprehensive data analysis, organizations can develop optimized energy strategies, refine consumption behaviors, and improve overall operational efficiency. From system planning and equipment deployment to performance optimization and execution, MEAN WELL delivers integrated power, energy storage, and energy management solutions to support the establishment of a complete smart energy framework.Driven by the increasing global demand for electricity - particularly from AI applications - alongside the growing imperatives of energy conservation, carbon reduction, and sustainable development, MEAN WELL remains committed to advancing power technology innovation. By integrating control systems, communication interfaces, smart lighting, and energy management platforms, the company provides comprehensive, high-efficiency solutions that enhance enterprise competitiveness and energy performance.At COMPUTEX 2026, MEAN WELL will showcase the BIC-5K, XDR, and NSP product lines, along with integrated system solutions, highlighting the company's latest advancements in intelligent energy services and high-value-added technologies.

Founded in 1986, PANJIT Group is approaching a major milestone: its 40th anniversary. In an exclusive interview, founder and Group President Jason Fang reflected on the company's entrepreneurial journey, which began shortly after completing his military service, when he launched a red-brick manufacturing business specializing in tunnel kiln technology that later became the largest brick factory in southern Taiwan.Looking back on those early years, Jason Fang believes entrepreneurship is built on respecting professional expertise, building the right values within an organization, and fulfilling corporate social responsibility. These principles laid the foundation for PANJIT's evolution into a leading Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) in the power semiconductor industry, with capabilities spanning wafer fabrication, packaging, and testing.Like any enduring enterprise, PANJIT's journey came with its share of challenges. Along the way, a key source of the company's strength has been the close partnership between Jason Fang and his brother, Chairman & CEO Jeff Fang. With complementary leadership styles and strong execution capabilities, the two brothers have worked side by side for four decades, guiding PANJIT through every stage of its growth.Turning the Vision of "Power Semiconductors as the Backbone of Industry" into RealityPANJIT was founded during Taiwan's rapid industrial transformation in the 1980s, when the economy was shifting from traditional manufacturing toward a rapidly growing technology sector. Recognizing the long-term potential of foundational electronic components, Jason Fang chose to enter the power semiconductor industry despite having little prior experience in the field.He believed that every electronic device ultimately depends on efficient power components, viewing power semiconductors as the backbone of modern electronics. The vision, that power semiconductors would become the backbone of the modern electronics industry, became the driving philosophy behind PANJIT's development. Through the collective efforts of Jeff Fang and the entire PANJIT team, has steadily become reality over the past forty years.In its early days, PANJIT entered the market through packaging technologies for fundamental components such as power diodes. Technical support initially came through a Korean supply chain connected to Fairchild Semiconductor, allowing the company to begin as an OEM supplier serving the European home appliance market.Through close collaboration with customers, PANJIT gradually established its quality systems, manufacturing foundation, and domestic supply chain ecosystem, strengthening its operational capabilities and building a solid foothold in the market.Three Key Milestones Behind PANJIT's Rise in Automotive and Data Center Power SemiconductorsThe first came during the Y2K era around 2000, when rapid growth in ICT products and compact consumer electronics accelerated the industry's shift from through-hole components to surface-mount devices (SMD). Recognizing this trend early, PANJIT imported advanced equipment from Switzerland and quickly expanded into the SMD segment, capturing its first major growth opportunity.The second milestone came during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Surging demand for notebooks and electronic devices placed heavy pressure on semiconductor supply chains, making capacity expansion a top industry priority. PANJIT accelerated expansion at its Xuzhou manufacturing base while restructuring its solar panel business to refocus resources on core semiconductor operations. As Jason Fang described it, the company chose to "rise again from where it once faced setbacks."The third turning point emerged from tightening global automotive semiconductor supply chains beginning in 2024, often referred to by the media as the "Nexperia supply disruption." During this period, PANJIT successfully transitioned from a secondary supplier to a primary sourcing partner for many customers. By providing stable supply, competitive pricing, and strong manufacturing support, the company rapidly expanded its automotive power semiconductor business, with automotive applications accounting for approximately 40% of revenue, while further advancing into AI data center and medium- to high-voltage DC power solutions.Expanding the PANJIT Brand in the Global MarketPANJIT's expanding presence in the global automotive supply chain began taking shape as early as 2018, when increasing numbers of Tier 1 automotive customers approached the company in search of additional sourcing partners. This opportunity also highlighted the need to further strengthen product quality and manufacturing systems.While PANJIT's earlier business focused primarily on consumer electronics, automotive applications required a much higher level of reliability and quality assurance. To meet these standards, PANJIT worked with a German team in Europe to establish automotive-grade quality and manufacturing systems, rebuilding its quality management framework over two years.Beginning in 2020, PANJIT significantly increased investment in automotive and high-performance power semiconductor technologies. Through its R&D teams, the company expanded product lines compatible with leading European solutions while investing approximately USD 300 million between 2020 and 2023 to strengthen its competitiveness in the automotive market.By 2024, PANJIT had further expanded its third-generation semiconductor portfolio to include silicon carbide (SiC) products, addressing growing demand from AI data centers and next-generation infrastructure applications. With a strong focus on automotive and AI-related medium- and high-voltage DC power solutions, the PANJIT brand has steadily gained recognition in the global market.At the same time, PANJIT continued expanding its global manufacturing footprint while strengthening Taiwan as its core R&D and advanced packaging hub through manufacturing sites in Kaohsiung. To enhance supply chain flexibility amid evolving geopolitical conditions, the company launched a new packaging production line in the Philippines in 2023. In 2025, PANJIT further expanded its global operations by acquiring a 95% stake in TOREX Vietnam Semiconductor Co., Ltd., including its manufacturing facility. These expansions further strengthened production flexibility, regional capacity allocation, and diversified sourcing options for customers worldwide.PANJIT Advancing into New Frontiers to Power the FutureBuilt upon four decades of steady development, PANJIT is now preparing for its next phase by expanding its international product portfolio, advancing technology capabilities, and cultivating global talent resources to further elevate the PANJIT brand worldwide.Looking ahead, Jason Fang identified three key strategic markets for the company's future development: continued expansion across Europe and the United States, deeper operations within China's increasingly self-sufficient semiconductor ecosystem, and broader opportunities in Japan through collaboration with customers, suppliers, and industry partners.Beyond business expansion, Jason and Jeff Fang also hope to build long-term partnerships with organizations that share similar values while supporting the revitalization and future growth of Japanese industry through collaboration and mutual success.Guided by its vision to "Power the Future," PANJIT continues to expand its global brand presence across the Americas, China, and Japan as the company moves confidently toward its next forty years of growth and innovation.PANJIT Group executives and guests from around the world celebrated its 40th anniversary. Credit: PANJIT

As Large Language Model (LLM) reasoning capabilities continue to evolve, AI Agents have officially surpassed passive "Copilots" to become the core of global digital transformation. These agents are now capable of autonomous planning, multi-step execution, and real-time strategic adjustments, marking a shift in how organisations approach digital transformation. According to MarketsandMarkets' "AI Agents Market Report (2025–2030)," the global AI Agent market is projected to experience explosive growth over the next five years, reflecting widespread enterprise adoption.At AI Expo Taiwan 2026, this shift was a central theme across the event, with multiple organisations highlighting agent-based architectures. HCLTech was among those presenting its perspective under the theme "Are You Agent-Native Yet?". The company showcased a suite of solutions tailored for semiconductor manufacturing and financial services aimed at helping enterprises operationalise AI agents and integrate them into core business processes.Commenting on the evolving AI landscape, Terry Tai, Country Leader of HCLTech Taiwan, noted that "under the traditional Copilot model, humans act as coordinators, giving specific instructions via chat interfaces for AI to execute. In the AI Agent era, however, these agents take a high-level objective, autonomously plan, orchestrate tools, and iteratively complete tasks. Humans have transitioned from coordinators to supervisors and are no longer bogged down by tedious intermediate steps.""The real shift comes down to reasoning capability," said Alan Flower, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cloud and AI Labs at HCLTech. "It's what allows the latest Frontier models to work through complex intermediate steps, with agentic frameworks enabling shared knowledge across the new multi-model, multi-agent solution domain.As organisations move to AI-Native approaches, it's becoming clear that this isn't just a technology change, it's a cultural transformation as organizations re-engineer their core value streams to be augmented and delivered by agentic AI. You need to think about the responsibilities you are prepared to delegate to AI, retain human-in-the-loop, or allow fully autonomous human-on-the-loop approaches. You need to reskill and train your workforce; teach them to assemble teams of AI agents to whom they will delegate work. For example, software engineers now need to describe software, and delegate the coding to agents, not write all of it themselves."Solving Smart Manufacturing Pain Points: HCLTech Kinetic AI.InspectTaiwan's semiconductor and high-tech industries lead the world, yet traditional facility inspections still struggle with high labor costs and significant safety risks. For instance, in a semiconductor wafer fab, engineers can spend considerable time merely complying with gowning and entry protocols before addressing a single device malfunction. These logistical delays represent a significant, yet often overlooked, hidden cost for high-tech manufacturers.HCLTech featured Kinetic AI.Inspect at the expo, a solution specifically designed to address these pain points. HCLTech builds "Hybrid Inspection Fleets" using quadrupeds (robot dogs) and drones, integrated with 3D reality capture and real-time AI analysis. This solution, already deployed by a leading global aircraft manufacturer, has delivered significant results: reducing unplanned downtime by 30%, increasing inspection frequency by 30x, and boosting post-processing productivity by up to 95%.Flower pointed out that with Kinetic AI.Inspect, if a robot dog detects an anomaly, it doesn't just sound an alarm; it can autonomously trigger an ERP system check for spare parts. If no stock is found, it automatically generates a Purchase Order (PO) to initiate the repair process. This Agent-Native flexibility is something traditional, stationary IoT sensors cannot achieve.Tai added that these applications extend across all manufacturing sectors, including steel, petrochemicals, and offshore wind power, where reducing on-site human risk is critical. Many Taiwanese firms expressed strong interest at the event and are currently planning Proof of Concepts (PoC).Implementing Agentic SDLC with HCLTech AI ForceBeyond manufacturing, HCLTech introduced the AI Force platform for the software-heavy tech sector. This platform supports the full Agentic SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), covering automated requirement documentation, API specification architecture, and code refactoring. Internal benchmarks show a 30% increase in development speed, a 45% boost in testing efficiency, and a 60% acceleration in legacy application modernization. As a TSMC Design Center Alliance (DCA) partner, HCLTech also applies AI to semiconductor R&D, automating specification interpretation and test plan generation to maximize engineering throughput."When you look at the B2B Accounts Payable landscape, the scale is enormous - in Taiwan alone it's worth around USD 215 billion annually. Yet much of it still runs on manual processes, with global Straight-Through Processing rates sitting at just 32.6%," said Tai."What we're seeing is a shift. By applying specialised agents to tasks like data extraction and duplicate payment detection, it's possible to move beyond those constraints. In some cases, STP rates are rising above 80%, invoice processing costs are dropping by more than 60%, and duplicate payments are falling to under 1%."With over 200,000 employees globally, HCLTech operates innovation labs in the US, UK, Germany, India, and Singapore. In late 2025, HCLTech partnered with NVIDIA to launch an AI Lab focused on scaling Physical AI and cognitive robotics for industrial use. By assessing technical maturity and data readiness, HCLTech continues to help enterprises explore and incubate new technology use cases as their primary AI transformation partner.To find out more, please visit HCLTech.HCLTech at AI Expo Taiwan 2026. Credit: HCLTech