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Wednesday 11 November 2026
Canon to launch KrF lithography scanner rated at 400 wafers per hour in December
Canon Inc. said on November 10, 2026, that it will launch the FPA-6400ES6a, a krypton fluoride (KrF) scanner for manufacturing memory and logic semiconductors, in early December 2026...
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Hiwin Technologies profit outpaces revenue as gross margin hits 36.3%
Driven by rising demand for AI, semiconductors, and automation equipment, Hiwin Technologies delivered strong results in the third quarter of 2026, with all three key profit margins...
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Rapidus reportedly falls behind schedule on 2nm chip production target, raising questions over Japan's chip ambitions
Japan's state-backed chipmaker Rapidus is facing mounting technological challenges that could delay its plan to begin mass-producing 2nm semiconductors by March 2028, potentially undermining...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Wistron ITS eyes 2027 growth driven by semiconductors and gaming
Wistron ITS posted strong results in the third quarter of 2026, driven by growth in the semiconductor, gaming, and entertainment industries. According to chairman and CEO Ching Hsiao,...
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus targets Taiwan’s chip cluster model, plans 3 more Hokkaido plants
Rapidus President Atsuyoshi Koike said the Japanese chipmaker will use Taiwan as a model for building a semiconductor industry cluster in Hokkaido, while IBM Japan is establishing...
Monday 9 November 2026
Robots spur transmission makers to target customized niches
Taiwan's machinery industry has gained strong momentum in recent years, with robust demand for semiconductors, AI applications, industrial automation and smart manufacturing driving...
Monday 9 November 2026
India roundup: India electronics manufacturing expands amid AI-driven supply constraints
India's electronics sector is drawing fresh investment in semiconductors, optical connectivity and manufacturing capacity, even as AI-driven component shortages threaten production,...
Friday 6 November 2026
Taiwan-UK tech ties could support Europe's chip autonomy drive
Taiwan and the UK are deepening technology ties as supply-chain restructuring and industrial security reshape semiconductor strategy. A new bilateral arrangement covers semiconductors,...
Friday 6 November 2026
TI targets next semiconductor supercycle as humanoid robots surge
Humanoid robots require at least US$2,000 worth of semiconductors per unit—twice the content of an EV—and could drive the next semiconductor supercycle, Texas Instruments...
Thursday 5 November 2026
AI demand lifts Kyocera revenue as company raises forecast again
Japanese electronic components giant Kyocera reported record revenue of JPY1.08 trillion (approximately US$6.83 billion) for the first half of fiscal 2026 (April to September 2026),...
Thursday 5 November 2026
Chipmakers rush to secure equipment for 2029 as lead times top two years
Chipmakers are moving to secure production equipment for delivery as far ahead as 2029, as AI-driven fab expansion pushes some equipment lead times beyond two years and forces manufacturers...
Tuesday 3 November 2026
South Korea urged to link chip fab support to local suppliers
South Korea should tie government support for new semiconductor fabs to commitments that benefit domestic chip designers, equipment makers, and packaging suppliers, a state-funded...
Thursday 29 October 2026
AI, semiconductors drive foreign investor gains, weakening Taiwan dollar
Taiwan's AI and semiconductor stocks have delivered substantial gains for foreign investors, who have recently taken profits, converted the proceeds into US dollars, and repatriated...
Tuesday 27 October 2026
US designates helium as critical material amid Middle East supply shock
As military conflict in the Middle East cripples global energy infrastructure, the United States is emerging as the critical anchor for the world's high-tech manufacturing sector....
Tuesday 27 October 2026
FANUC raises forecast as AI, automation demand drives record revenue
Japanese robot maker FANUC raised its fiscal year 2026 revenue forecast on October 23 as demand for AI and automation strengthened, putting sales on track to surpass JPY1 trillion...