Thermoplastic composites have emerged as key materials in manufacturing worldwide, as production trends toward lightweighting and automation. With competition in the field now intensifying, both the US and China are accelerating the development of relevant supply chains, with the aim of rapidly boosting market penetration through government policies and expanding application scenarios.
At the 2026 Smart City Summit & Expo in Taipei, a new generation of solar technology took center stage.
The global auto industry is entering a turning phase of structural transformation, and nowhere is the upheaval more intense than in China, where a fierce competitive shakeout is underway.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced in mid-March that he would launch the Terafab megafab project within seven days, and on March 21 confirmed that the facility will be built in Austin, Texas. While many remain skeptical, industry forum SemiWiki offers an alternative perspective. Fifteen years ago, Musk acquired the Fremont production line in California from General Motors and Toyota, transforming it from a struggling facility into a cornerstone of Tesla's electric vehicle production.
Japan's power semiconductor sector is moving toward consolidation, with Rohm, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi Electric entering negotiations to integrate their power chip businesses, according to Yomiuri Shimbun and Nikkei. The talks target scale in electric vehicles, AI data centers, and power infrastructure, where demand for power control semiconductors is rising.
As vehicles become increasingly connected and software-driven, the role of lighting is evolving beyond illumination into a new interface for communication and design.
Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) recently showcased 12 advanced machine tool key technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2026 Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS). These technologies have been successfully introduced into leading domestic listed companies and end-user application sites, including World Known Precision Industry, Proxene Tools, Kao Fong Machinery (Kafo), Chin Fong Machine Industrial, and Phison Electronics.
Automotive printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer Eikei Group announced plans to establish a subsidiary in Slovakia, aiming to diversify geopolitical risks across its three major markets in Europe, the Americas, and Asia in 2026. Company chairman Shih-lin Liu added that the rapid growth momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) servers is expected to drive profitability higher.
Yulon Motor held an online investor briefing on March 25, where the company's president, Kuo-Hsing Hsu, stated that 2025 was a low point for the company's operations amid geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainties. With clearer policies and new business initiatives in place, 2026 is set to become a growth turning point.
LED packaging firm Brightek Optoelectronics completed its factory relocation in 2025 and secured approval from major clients. Brightek general manager CH Tzeng said the company will reduce low-margin products in 2026 and focus on high-value areas including robotics technology collaboration with US customers, boosting infrared (IR) sensor revenue to 20%, and entering the 1.6T high-speed optical communication module market with samples expected in the third quarter. Brightek anticipates double-digit growth in 2026.
Taiwan's China Motor Corporation (CMC) is positioning for a sales rebound in 2026 after navigating a difficult year marked by macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty, banking on new model launches, localization strategies, and a strengthening product mix to regain growth momentum.
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