Mech-Mind Robotics, a leading provider of 3D vision systems and software for industrial robots, laid out its plans at Automation World (AW) 2026 to become a global leader in embodied AI. It provides innovative solutions that empower robots with “eyes” and “brains.” Through combining advanced 3D cameras with powerful software for perception, path planning, and deep learning, Mech-Mind enables flexible automation and unlocks the full potential of robotics across diverse industries globally.

With artificial intelligence (AI) demand surging and key components such as memory in tight supply, Micro-Star International (MSI) chairman Joseph Hsu and president Jeans Huang said the company is actively expanding in the AI server market, achieving growth of 50 to 100% in 2025, and expects to maintain strong growth in 2026. In addition, they expect gaming products to see a price increase of about 15 to 30% in 2026 due to the impact of rising memory costs.

Addressing the current surge in demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) driven by AI-accelerated computing, SK Group chairman Chey Tae-Won stated at Nvidia GTC 2026 on March 16, 2026, that the root cause of the memory shortage lies in “a lack of wafer capacity.”

As major battery manufacturers accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries (SSBs), South Korea’s battery materials industry is also speeding up product development and production, targeting the emerging demand. Efforts now span multiple areas, including cathode and anode materials, SSBs, and key raw materials. Observations from the show floor at InterBattery 2026 indicate that South Korean materials suppliers are advancing toward mass commercialization through cross-company collaboration and vertical integration.

Driven by rapid growth in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) markets, semiconductor IC test equipment leader Hon Precision has upgraded its production expansion plan for 2026 from an annual increase of 30% to over 40%. The company also revealed that AI chip-related orders have far exceeded current capacity, signaling a new wave of global demand for AI chip testing.

Taiwan-based memory module maker Innodisk reported a sharp increase in profitability for February 2026, supported by strong demand from large cloud and AI customers and rising memory prices.