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Thursday 2 July 2026

Taiwan's Eurocharm eyes peak 2026 on North American powersports cycle, Vietnam EV shift, and server rack entry

Taiwan's major precision parts maker Eurocharm Holdings is forecasting a record-breaking 2026, driven by robust North American SUV-related demand, a structural shift toward electric...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Infineon closes ams OSRAM sensor acquisition, adds EUR230 million in annual revenue

Infineon Technologies completed its acquisition of the non-optical analog and mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM on Tuesday, expanding its position in automotive and industrial...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Taiwan automotive LED maker EOI readies Mexico ramp for humanoid robots and silicon photonics

Excellence Optoelectronics Inc. (EOI) expects double-digit growth in 2026 from a strong 2025 base, supported by robust automotive lighting...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Memory price relief for PC brands is expected to be temporary

Memory suppliers are renegotiating high-bandwidth memory contracts, and PC brands say price increases may slow later this year. For...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Techman Robot upgrades automotive production lines at Quanta Computer Germany plant with AI cobots

Techman Robot announced its artificial intelligence (AI) collaborative robots (cobots) have been successfully deployed at parent company Quanta Computer's automotive computer and automotive...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Apple's reported pursuit of Chinese memory chips revives supply chain and geopolitical tensions

Apple is once again exploring Chinese memory suppliers as a prolonged shortage driven by artificial intelligence (AI) demand reshapes the semiconductor supply chain, according to a...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Europe's heatwave turns air conditioners into power chip growth story

Europe's intensifying heatwave is reshaping the region's air conditioner market, driving a surge in China's air conditioner exports and...

Thursday 2 July 2026

PlayStation to end physical game discs for new releases from 2028

In a blog post on July 1, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) said it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles beginning in January 2028,...

Thursday 2 July 2026

Alltop projects cautious 2H26 growth led by AI servers and recovering EV demand

Connector and cable maker Alltop is signaling that global demand trends may increasingly favor AI infrastructure and a later recovery in electric vehicles, with its latest outlook...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

As Acer nears its 50th anniversary, Stan Shih says 'Business Family' model offers more sustainable future

As the Acer Group approaches its 50th anniversary, founder Stan Shih said the company's greatest legacy is not a single corporation, but what he calls the AAQW Business Family—a...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Gus Technology names Hota Group president as chairman

Gus Technology has named Hota Group president Kuo-jung Shen as chairman after a June 30 shareholders' meeting, underscoring a deeper push into batteries, electric mobility, and energy...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Volkswagen, Bosch reportedly reassess autonomous driving alliance as market shifts

Volkswagen Group and Bosch are reportedly reviewing their four-year autonomous driving partnership as Europe's Level 3 (L3) rollout falls short and China's supply chain gains influence...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Naphtha supply risk adds pressure to semiconductor materials

A crude oil shortage tied to the US-Iran war is raising concern about naphtha, a refinery byproduct used deep in industrial supply chains. While a direct semiconductor shortage is...

Wednesday 1 July 2026

LCD TV panel makers face a softer peak season as demand weakens and costs climb

Liquid-crystal-display (LCD) TV panel makers face a muted peak season in the second half of 2026, as weaker demand, rising material costs, and looser supply-demand conditions put pressure...

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Ability Opto-Electronics targets CPO growth with V-groove and MT lines

Ability Opto-Electronics Technology, an optics maker, said on June 29 that its V-groove and mechanical transfer (MT) products for co-packaged...

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