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Thursday 17 October 2024
Taiwan unveils breakthrough light field AR technology for smart medicine
Taiwan has pioneered a groundbreaking light field augmented reality (AR) display technology for smart medicine, addressing common issues like dizziness, eye strain, and lack of depth...
Thursday 17 October 2024
LGES reportedly wins multi-billion dollar Mercedes-Benz deal to supply 4680 EV batteries starting 2028
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has reportedly secured a major contract to supply Mercedes-Benz with next-generation 4680 cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), starting in...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Passive components supply chain upbeat about 2025 thanks to AI boom
Taiwan's passive components supply chain is anticipating a favorable market outlook for 2025 as a result of the demand generated by AI device applications, according to industry so...
Thursday 17 October 2024
MKS' Atotech to participate in TPCA Show and IMPACT 2024
Atotech, MKS Instruments' globally leading brand in surface-finishing solutions, will participate in one of the most important PCB events, the 25th Taiwan Circuit Industry...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Speculation arises around Nvidia CEO's January travel to Taiwan
According to industry speculation, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will return to Taiwan on or around January 17, 2025, if no unexpected events occur. Aside from attending Nvidia's annual...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Global autonomous vehicle race heats up: Hyundai plays catch-up amid US and China dominance
The global autonomous vehicle market is rapidly evolving, with companies like Tesla, Waymo, and Zoox leading innovation in technologies and services. As Chinese firms join the competition,...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung disbands LED business but will continue R&D for Micro LED
Samsung Electronics has dissolved its LED business under the Device Solutions (DS) division. However, the company will redirect related personnel towards the R&D of high-value-added...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
TsangYow sees growth from AM market recovery; Malaysia plant set for 2027 launch
TsangYow, a major transmission system manufacturer, is experiencing positive growth due to the recovery of the aftermarket (AM) component market. The company's monthly revenue continues...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung struggles with unions on both domestic and international fronts amid profit slump
Samsung Electronics reported an operating profit of less than KRW10 trillion (approx. US$7.42 billion) for the third quarter of 2024. In addition to its poor financial performance,...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
2025 DRAM expansion strategies: Samsung's conservative approach vs. SK Hynix's aggressive stance
The DRAM equipment investment plans of Samsung Electronics (Samsung) and SK Hynix in 2025 may vary based on the sales of high bandwidth memory (HBM).
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Samsung ramps up Galaxy S25 launch, set to stock 22 million units by June 2025
Samsung Electronics is set to launch its flagship smartphone Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, with plans to produce approximately 22 million units by June 2025.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan sets carbon fee at US$10 amid pushback from industry and activists
Taiwan's Ministry of Environment has set its carbon fee at NT$300(US$10) per ton of CO2, a rate that has sparked pushback from both environmental advocates and industry leaders.
Wednesday 16 October 2024
Taiwan's 90% AI server market share at risk as manufacturers expand globally
The Ministry of Economic Affairs released the latest statistics on server production on October 15, highlighting Taiwan's strong position in the global server manufacturing industry...
Wednesday 16 October 2024
TSMC raises CoWoS output goal again, say sources
TSMC has been urging its factory engineering and equipment suppliers to expedite shipment pull-ins, enabling the contract chipmaker to raise its monthly output target for CoWoS packaging,...
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Japan's manufacturing investment in China dips for seven consecutive quarters
Japanese manufacturing companies have experienced seven straight quarters of declining capital investments in China, extending through the second quarter of 2024. A survey by Japan's...