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Monday 23 March 2026

Konica Minolta to expand AI chip inspection optics capacity 2.6x by 2027

Japanese optical component and office equipment maker Konica Minolta said on March 18 it will scale up its optical components business for...

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Nvidia invests in Lumentum to advance AI optics technology

Nvidia has announced a strategic partnership with Lumentum Holdings, accompanied by a US$2 billion investment aimed at boosting US-based manufacturing and R&D for advanced optics...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Young Optics narrows losses as it shifts toward AI-focused products

After a series of operational adjustments, Young Optics narrowed its losses sharply in 2025, benefiting from an improved product mix and...

Monday 2 February 2026

Apple and Samsung enter decade-long AR glasses race, putting Taiwan's optical suppliers on display

Demand for smart glasses is climbing. Alongside established players such as Meta, Rokid, RayNeo, and Xreal, heavyweight brands including Samsung Electronics and Apple are preparing...

Monday 12 January 2026

GSEO's 2025 revenue rises nearly 8% YoY, with significant potential benefits in 2026

GSEO announced that its consolidated revenue for December 2025 reached NT$2.63 billion (approx. US$83.3 million), up NT$361 million from November's NT$2.269 billion, representing a...

Friday 12 December 2025

VPEC will focus on optical components in 2026

AI data centers are seeing rapidly increasing demand for HPC and big data processing. The shift from traditional copper wiring to fiber optics boosts data transfer rates while lowering...

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Taiwan optical firms eye expanding drone payload market

As global demand for drones accelerates, Taiwan's optical component makers are racing to capture new opportunities in imaging payloads, an area where the island's lens and module expertise...

Monday 10 November 2025

Ability Enterprises posts nine-year high in October revenue on strong product mix and AI-driven demand

Optical component and module assembler Ability Enterprises reported October 2025 revenue of NT$1.16 billion (approx. US$370 million), marking its highest monthly level in nearly nine...

Tuesday 16 September 2025

China's smart glasses market heats up as waveguide tech takes lead

If China is the primary battleground for smart glasses, the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) is the front line. Leading...

Tuesday 9 September 2025

AI glasses and AR device market booms, but lacks momentum

Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI smart glasses have become hot topics recently, highlighting the growing interest in the optical industry. However, most developments...

Tuesday 2 September 2025

South Korea's Nextin lands SK Hynix deal, plans expansion in Japan, US, and Europe

South Korea-based optical wafer inspection equipment manufacturer Nextin has made strides in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) segment, gaining traction after launching its dedicated...

Wednesday 27 August 2025

PC giants quietly press Taiwan's optical sector to exit China — and Taiwan too

Global notebook brands are pressuring Taiwan's optical component suppliers to diversify production under a "Non-China, Non-Taiwan" (NCNT)...

Friday 22 August 2025

Taiwan advances robotics and optical component industries with key international partnerships

At the Automation Taipei, humanoid robots and robotic arms gained attention, spotlighting Taiwan's optical industry's role in supplying lenses and sensor modules critical to these...

Tuesday 22 July 2025

Taiwan importers sidestep car taxes with assembly workaround

Taiwan's auto importers are using local assembly tactics to reduce crushing tax burdens that can push levies above 50% on foreign vehicles.

Friday 4 July 2025

Vietnam tariff negotiations mark Asia's first; optical industry acknowledges varied impact

Vietnam has become the first Asian country to complete reciprocal tariff negotiations with the US, with optical manufacturers including AOET and Ability operating production facilities...

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