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Friday 30 October 2026
Taiwan semiconductor output to hit NT$9.1 trillion as TSIA urges stable power
The Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) expects its members' total output to exceed NT$9.1 trillion (US$279.5 billion) in 2026, a 40.9% year-over-year increase driven...
Friday 30 October 2026
Taiflex, E Ink accelerate PTFE development for AI connectivity materials
Flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL) maker Taiflex Scientific announced on October 28 that its board had approved a memorandum of understanding with global e-paper leader E Ink Holdings...
Friday 30 October 2026
Elite Material posts record 3Q26 revenue on AI demand
Elite Material Co. (EMC), a copper-clad laminate (CCL) maker, reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$60.88 billion (US$1.875 billion), driven by strong demand for high-end...
Thursday 29 October 2026
Kinsus explores AlN ceramics beyond glass for AI advanced packaging
Kinsus Interconnect Technology is exploring aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramics as a core material for substrates used in large-scale advanced packaging, seeking an alternative to glass...
Thursday 29 October 2026
Taiwan's growth surge nears end; electronics, machinery stay resilient in 2027
2026 will be a breakout year for Taiwan's economic growth, with GDP expanding at a double-digit rate—more than twice China's growth rate, according to a consensus among economic...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
SFC to keep supplying blue host materials for Apple's OLED MacBook Pro, loses blue dopant orders to rivals
South Korean OLED material specialist SFC will continue supplying blue host materials to Samsung Display (SDC) for the OLED material stack used in Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro, according...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Ex-TSMC CTO says Taiwan's research institutes get too much funding and train too little talent
Taiwan directs too much public research and development (R&D) funding to its national research institutes, according to Chenming Hu, a former chief technology officer of Taiwan...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Corning's AI fiber growth puts capacity delivery, customer funding in focus
Corning's third-quarter results show optical networking becoming a larger driver of the materials maker's business as AI infrastructure expands. Stronger sales and profitability support...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Semiconductor equipment is not AI chip growth's biggest bottleneck
AI is driving a steady upward revision in chip demand, but semiconductor equipment shortages are not the biggest obstacle to expanding AI chip production, according to industry sources...
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Analysis: 3M's investment in Genius Electronic Optical puts EBO mass production to the test
US materials giant 3M recently entered into a strategic partnership with Taiwanese optical component manufacturer Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), with plans to acquire a 4.7% stake...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Fujifilm expands South Korean capacity to meet AI chip demand
Fujifilm Electronic Materials is expanding its advanced semiconductor materials footprint in South Korea by increasing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresist capacity in Pyeongtaek...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Tamil Nadu adds independent chip subsidy route as Indian states vie for investment
India's semiconductor drive has largely been led by New Delhi, which selects projects for large central incentives while state governments add their own packages of land, infrastructure...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Cheng Mei develops materials for advanced packaging glass substrates
As advanced packaging shifts toward large-size glass substrates, Cheng Mei Materials Technology is developing materials to address warpage, heat resistance, and drilling challenges...
Friday 23 October 2026
US signs up to US$389 million in CHIPS R&D deals for power chips and fusion
The US Department of Commerce has signed letters of intent with four companies to provide up to US$389 million in federal research and development awards under the CHIPS and Science...
Friday 23 October 2026
SK Hynix reportedly engages suppliers to bring 30% more efficient iHBM cooling to HBM5 production

SK Hynix is reportedly working with materials and equipment suppliers to commercialise its next-generation iHBM cooling technology, targeting a...