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Mar 12, 10:13
AI server tracker: Taiwan power holds firm, substrates cool, thermal demand surges in February
Taiwan's electronics supply chain reported mixed February 2026 revenue results, reflecting both seasonal factors and continued demand in AI-related hardware segments. The following overview covers the consolidated February sales performance of several key Taiwanese firms across three sectors — power supply, IC substrates, and thermal solutions — based on company disclosures.
JetCool, Broadcom partner on liquid cooling for AI chips
Mar 12, 17:44

JetCool, a subsidiary of Flex, has partnered with Broadcom to develop liquid cooling solutions for next-generation AI processors, according to a press release issued March 11. The collaboration aims to address rising thermal demands as AI chip power densities continue to increase.

Benefiting from the continued expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) server business, Asustek Computer reported a record full-year net profit after tax of NT$44.56 billion (approx. US$1.40 billion) for 2025, up 42% year over year. Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2026, Asustek Chief Financial Officer Nick Wu said the server business will maintain strong growth, with revenue expected to rise 50% to 100% sequentially and quadruple to quintuple compared with the same period last year.
Elon Musk announced a joint venture between xAI and Tesla on March 11 aimed at building a system capable of emulating the operations of other companies. The move comes as autonomous AI agents draw growing attention from leading tech companies — and concern from those who fear they could upend the software industry or displace white-collar workers entirely.
As enterprises accelerate adoption of generative AI, Israel-based startup Bria.ai is betting that copyright-compliant data, creator compensation, and enterprise-grade control can set it apart in a crowded market increasingly dominated by large AI platforms.
Asia Vital Components (AVC) chairman Ching-hang Shen said it will significantly expand liquid cooling production in 2026, calling the year the "liquid cooling era," and aims to boost cold plate, manifold, and chassis output to meet rising AI-related demand.
Asia Optical reported robust growth in 2025, with net revenue reaching NT$26.446 billion (US$831.1 million), up 15% year-over-year, and operating profit increasing 28%. Despite a fourth-quarter gross margin decline due to exchange rates, inventory adjustments, and material cost changes, the company maintained solid cash flow and zero debt while investing over NT$1 billion in production equipment for future expansion.
Connector maker Argosy is set to defy the expected 5-10% decline in notebook shipments in 2026 by leveraging strong demand for server long-DIMM modules, scaling next-gen CABB and CAMM2 architectures, and expanding micro-stamping orders from a major US customer. President Sammy Liu expressed optimism at the recent earnings call, targeting double-digit revenue growth for 2026.
Amid concerns that recent conflicts in the Middle East may impact industrial power supplies, Taiwan Association of Machinery (TAMI) chairman David Chuang noted that the machinery sector is currently operating normally, with no reported disruptions from member companies. That said, the association is keeping a close eye on energy prices and marine freight costs, as these will directly affect operational expenses.
Clevo reported a high-end pivot in its notebook business, selling 1.39 million units and posting notebook revenue of NT$17.4 billion (approx. US$546 million) in 2025, with consolidated January-February 2026 revenue of NT$3.28 billion, up 29% year-over-year.
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER) reported on March 11 that sectors such as AI servers, networking, and semiconductor testing equipment continued to register strong export and production growth, supported by robust raw material input and pricing indicators. TIER said these gains were driven by sustained demand in AI and high-performance computing applications.
Taiwan Microloops posted record-high revenue and profits for 2025, driven by a surge in shipments of higher-margin AI-related products, the company reported. Full-year revenue reached NT$3.703 billion (approx. US$116.4 million), an increase of 84.7% year-over-year, while gross profit rose 87.63% to NT$868 million. Gross margin stood at 23.45%.