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Thursday 19 February 2026
DIGITIMES Insight: US tariff-credit design could pressure Korean memory makers to localize production
A proposed US tariff and duty-exemption framework could force Korean memory suppliers to accelerate US fab investments or risk losing AI server market share, according to DIGITIMES...
Wednesday 18 February 2026
AI server MLCC orders double capacity; Murata considers price increase

Japan's Murata Manufacturing Co., the world's largest supplier of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), is weighing price increases for...

Wednesday 18 February 2026
Nexperia lands US$60 million loan to boost chip output during Dutch governance probe

Invest International will provide Nexperia with a US$60 million loan to expand chip production and upgrade manufacturing lines across...

Wednesday 18 February 2026
GF-Renesas pact: a new script for the U.S.-Japan friend-shoring playbook

GlobalFoundries Inc. and Renesas Electronics Corp. have unveiled a multi-billion-dollar expansion of their manufacturing alliance, a move that underscores...

Tuesday 17 February 2026
Humanoid robots dazzle at China's Spring Festival Gala amid technical and supply-chain challenges
Under stage lights, humanoid robots walked, waved, and turned in a flawless sequence at a Lunar New Year gala in China, a brief demonstration that industry observers say highlights...
Tuesday 17 February 2026
GlobalFoundries, Renesas expand manufacturing partnership in multi-billion-dollar deal
GlobalFoundries and Renesas Electronics Corporation announced an expanded strategic collaboration through a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing agreement aimed at strengthening semiconductor...
Tuesday 17 February 2026
LG Display uses Nvidia PhysicsNeMo for digital twin panel tool in South Korea
LG Display (LGD) announced that it has utilized Nvidia's physics artificial intelligence (AI) modeling platform PhysicsNeMo to develop a digital twin panel tool (DPS). At present,...
Sunday 15 February 2026
Column: US NDAA opens new defense manufacturing opportunities for Taiwan firms
The 2026 US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed at the end of 2025, introduces significant new business prospects for Taiwanese companies by emphasizing Taiwan's security...
Sunday 15 February 2026
From nanometers to nectar: the secret flavors of TSMC's fab honey
In a development few would associate with the world's largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has expanded an environmental initiative that now encompasses...
Saturday 14 February 2026
Nvidia deepens South Korea ties in smart factory push
Nvidia outlined its role in advancing two major manufacturing trends—AI Factory and Physical AI—at SEMICON Korea 2026, emphasizing that it views South Korea as an important...
Friday 13 February 2026
Commentary: US-Taiwan tariff deal combines US strengths, boosts Taiwan's outlook
The US-Taiwan reciprocal tariff negotiations officially concluded on February 12, 2026. Notably, tariffs on information and communication technology (ICT) and semiconductors remain...
Friday 13 February 2026
Commentary: Stellantis pause on ACC gigafactories clouds EU plans for manufacturing sovereignty and risks thousands of jobs
The European Commission plans to unveil its "localization ratio" policy by late February 2026 to shape Europe's manufacturing sovereignty. Yet Stellantis's abrupt halt to construction...
Friday 13 February 2026
Psyonic's plug-and-play robotic hand enters Apptronik's humanoid ecosystem
Robotic end effectors, particularly dexterous hands, have become a critical bottleneck in the commercial deployment of humanoid robots. US start-up Psyonic is addressing this gap with...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Tower Semiconductor revamps strategy after Intel deal collapses
Intel's decision to walk away from its September 2023 agreement for Fab 11X in New Mexico has prompted Tower Semiconductor to revamp its manufacturing roadmap, scrap the facility from...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Tariff shifts and supply-chain realignment set to make Taiwan top US PCB supplier
Geopolitical tensions stemming from the US-China trade war and global tariff barriers are driving major changes across the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, prompting structural...