CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED COMPONENT
Sunday 5 October 2025
Apple adds third supplier for folded zoom OIS actuators in iPhone
LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics have been the sole two suppliers for folded zoom optical image stabilization (OIS) actuators in Apple's iPhone lineup in recent years. However, Luxshare...
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Passive component inventories fall in 4Q25 as AI power revolution fuels growth
Despite lingering uncertainties, passive component manufacturers are gradually reducing inventory levels, according to the supply chain sources. The steady rise in AI application...
Friday 26 September 2025
Tariffs, visas, and strikes: South Korea's auto industry in disarray
South Korea's largest automotive parts manufacturer Hyundai Mobis is grappling with consecutive strikes at its production subsidiaries, forcing partial shutdowns at Hyundai Motor...
Thursday 25 September 2025
South Korea's drone industry faces structural challenges amid supply chain and procurement issues
South Korea's drone industry is facing several critical challenges, including a fragile supply chain, inadequate coordination among component manufacturers, and a lack of effective...
Tuesday 23 September 2025
Apple iPhone 17 launch triggers supply surge with increased production targets
Following the release of Apple's iPhone 17 series, consumer demand has outpaced expectations, prompting Apple to accelerate production efforts. Despite mixed reviews of the devices'...
Friday 19 September 2025
A trio of factors tips Shibaura to Yageo in takeover fight
After months of back-and-forth in the takeover battle for Japanese negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturer Shibaura Electronics, Taiwanese passive component...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Japan targets submarine cable supply chain to safeguard national security
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has begun reviewing the country's submarine cable supply chain, as the US expands its investigations and excludes Chinese communications...
Thursday 18 September 2025
From delay to debut: iPhone 17 gets fast-tracked in Indonesia after US trade deal
Apple is preparing to launch its iPhone 17 series globally — and for the first time, Indonesia will be part of the initial wave of releases.
Thursday 18 September 2025
Nissan launches cost reduction project with expanded use of China-made components and logistics optimization
Nissan Motor held a media briefing on September 17 to outline its plans to reduce variable costs in vehicle production, aiming to cut JPY250 billion (approx. US$1.7 billion) by fiscal...
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Yageo targets active component growth with Anpec Electronics stake acquisition
Taiwanese passive component manufacturer Yageo Corporation has announced plans to acquire up to 28.5% of power management IC (PMIC) design firm Anpec Electronics through a public...
Monday 15 September 2025
Pegatron chair sees upstream demand rebound, easing 2H25 economic concerns
Pegatron chairman TH Tung attended the Taoyuan Enterprise Summit on September 12, during which he shared his views on the economic climate for the second half of 2025. Despite initial...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Chieftek Precision to expand robot development with modular systems beyond humanoid designs
The global robotics sector continues to grow as Taiwanese transmission component manufacturer Chieftek Precision announces a strategic focus on robot development, moving beyond humanoid...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Airtac confident in 2025 growth as demand outpaces shipments despite tariff headwinds
Taiwan's pneumatic component maker Airtac International Group reported August 2025 revenue that showed steady year-over-year growth despite month-over-month fluctuations. Management...
Saturday 6 September 2025
Why integration decides winners in Taiwan's AI server supply chain
Global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) is surging, driving parallel growth in AI server deployment. Taiwanese firms, once regarded mainly as component suppliers, have moved...
Friday 5 September 2025
Sinbon, Swobbee team up to advance sustainable urban mobility
Sinbon Electronics, a Taiwanese electronics component design and connector manufacturer, announced on September 2 its strategic collaboration with Berlin-based climate technology...