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Thursday 16 January 2025
Lextar works with European automakers to develop smart vehicle displays
Lextar Electronics has disclosed its collaboration with European automotive brands to develop smart vehicle miniLED displays, with mass production expected to begin in the next two...
Thursday 16 January 2025
ASMedia to acquire Techpoint for US$390 million to join automotive sector
ASMedia's board of directors approved on January 15 the acquisition of Techpoint, a US-based company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, for US$390 million. The move marks ASMedia's...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Taiwan's machine tool sector predicts 2025 rebound: boost from Middle East recovery and U.S. tariff policy
The Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA) recently shared its outlook for the industry in 2025, expressing cautious optimism. While the overall economic...
Thursday 16 January 2025
CES 2025 smart cockpit trends: Taiwanese manufacturers enhance visibility through strategic integration
With CES 2025 just concluded, DIGITIMES hosted the "2025 CES Insights: Analyzing New Trends in AI Applications" forum on January 14, providing exclusive updates and insights from...
Thursday 16 January 2025
India faces AI chip hurdle as US export controls test tech ties
As AI software and hardware giants turn their attention to India for profitable opportunities, the US's recent AI chip export controls limiting India's access to advanced processors...
Thursday 16 January 2025
MediaTek and Himax to challenge US giants with SiPh solutions
Silicon photonics (SiPh) has garnered significant business interest as a technology solution for high-speed data transfer in the era of AI. Currently, leading US chip manufacturers...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Nvidia hit by US AI rules; is ASIC next big winner?
The Biden administration has introduced new AI computing power regulations as it prepares to leave office. This move is perceived by many as a form of "total control" over global...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Bankruptcies increase in Germany's automotive supply chain
German automakers Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have monopolized the global automotive market for decades; however, in recent years, they have struggled with the shift toward...
Thursday 16 January 2025
Japanese MLCC manufacturers forecast revenue growth on AI server demand
Japanese manufacturers of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) are forecasting promising opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI sector, with surging server demand driving market...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
US-China trade tensions drive shift in metal orders to Taiwan
In recent years, China and the United States have imposed reciprocal restrictions on critical raw materials, and with the potential for increased tariffs following Trump's return...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Infineon breaks ground for new backend fab in Thailand
Infineon Technologies has broken ground on a new semiconductor backend production facility in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, strengthening its manufacturing presence.
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Biden's final AI regulations target closed models, spark open-source debate
As President Joe Biden approaches the end of his term, his administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations on AI technology, addressing national security concerns and economic...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
AI boom propels IC distributors to record-breaking 2024 revenue
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has established AI servers and related components as the primary growth drivers for IC distributors. With shipments of AI...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Taiwanese companies to capitalize on humanoid robot potential
As humanoid robots take center stage at CES 2025, safety and machine learning remain crucial challenges in their development, according to DIGITIMES Research analyst Jin Pai. For...
Wednesday 15 January 2025
EU urges Trump to reverse Biden's AI export ban affecting 17 member states
The European Commission (EC) has voiced strong opposition to the Biden administration's expansion of export controls on AI chips and large language models (LLMs) to most regions wo...