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Friday 10 April 2026

Taiwan accelerates SiPh and materials breakthroughs for next-gen AI computing

Taiwan is stepping up its global semiconductor leadership with a coordinated push into silicon photonics (SiPh) and advanced materials, aiming to meet surging demand for faster, more...

Friday 10 April 2026

Merck's material and equipment push could speed CPO and advanced packaging adoption

Merck presented integrated materials and inspection tools at Touch Taiwan 2026 as the panel industry pivots toward chip-on-panel (CPO) and advanced packaging. The company emphasized...

Friday 10 April 2026

Swancor eyes dual-engine growth on AI robotics and aerospace composites

Swancor Holding reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$190 million (US$5.99 million), marking a pivotal shift in its business mix as its AI robotics segment crossed NT$10 million...

Friday 10 April 2026

Praise Victor Industrial aims to break Fujibo's soft pad dominance with 2Q26 sample certification

As AI and high-performance computing (HPC) demand surges and the semiconductor supply chain undergoes accelerating restructuring, structural changes are emerging in the critical materials...

Thursday 9 April 2026

Corning's shift into AI server components could reshape data-center energy and supply-chain dynamics

Corning marks its 175th anniversary in 2026, celebrating a long history of materials innovation that began with contributions to Thomas Edison's light bulb and later the optical fiber...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Commentary: US MATCH Act tightens chip tool controls as China builds local supply chain

At SEMICON China 2026, Applied Materials and ASML kept a low profile under tightening US export controls, while domestic Chinese suppliers dominated visibility and floor presence.

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Corning to showcase breakthrough tech at Touch Taiwan 2026

Corning will present materials and connectivity innovations at Touch Taiwan 2026 in support of global AI infrastructure, semiconductor packaging, and consumer electronics supply chains,...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Samsung Display secures exclusive Apple foldable OLED orders, partners poised to benefit

Samsung Display (SDC) has taken the lead in the industry by initiating mass production of 8.6-generation OLED panels for IT applications, as well as OLED panels for Apple's foldable...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Rising gallium costs force price increases across GaAs chip supply chain

Prices for gallium arsenide (GaA) substrates — a key material used in power amplifiers for wireless communications — are rising,...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Middle East conflict disrupts supply chain; polarizer prices set to rise 10% from 2Q26

Industry sources reveal that polarizer manufacturers are preparing a price hike starting in the second quarter of 2026, with increases beginning at 10%, though final approval remains...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

China export controls spark global InP supply concerns for AI high-speed transmission

Indium phosphide (InP), a critical material for long-distance optical communication, has become essential for AI-driven high-speed data transmission. However, China's export restrictions...

Wednesday 8 April 2026

Humanoid robots drive tactile sensor development as Taiwan firms vie for differentiation

Labor shortages in the service sector are more severe than in manufacturing. This, coupled with its largely unstructured environments, makes it a market urgently keen on adopting AI...

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Korean chip suppliers face second year of price cuts despite AI boom

Samsung and SK Hynix delivered record performance in 2025, driven by strong investment in AI infrastructure. Yet the gains have not flowed...

Tuesday 7 April 2026

PCB bottlenecks, freight costs push electronics prices higher

The global electronics supply chain is facing a cost shock not seen in years. War in Iran, surging AI demand, and tight capacity are simultaneously driving up prices across raw materials,...

Tuesday 7 April 2026

Formosa Plastics denies cutting PE supply amid US-Iran conflict, confirms March output increase

Impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, Taiwan has recently reported a shortage of plastic bags, raising questions about whether Formosa Plastics Group deliberately reduced production...

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