Chung-Hsin Electric follows chip supply chain to US, eyes production capacity increase by 20%

Chung-Hsin Electric and Machinery Manufacturing (CHEM) CEO and President, Hui-Chuan Kuo, announced that the company secured a new order worth NT$3.5 billion (approx. US$110 million) in March 2025, bringing its current orders to NT$39.3 billion. The company’s production capacity is set to increase by 20% by 2025, with priority given to GIS products for Japan. Additionally, CHEM plans to establish manufacturing facilities in the US alongside major semiconductor foundries.

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AI Expo 2025: Taiwan-US experts analyze key developments in AI

The fourth AI Expo, organized by DIGITIMES, has officially kicked off. Taiwan’s Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao attended the event, while Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo delivered a speech during the opening ceremony. AI Fund managing general partner Andrew Ng, industry representatives from AWS, Microsoft, Etron, and Trend Micro were also present at the inauguration.

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SEMI Country excerpt 3: How Foxconn redefines manufacturing

At the Foxconn 50th anniversary banquet, Apple CEO Tim Cook conveyed his congratulations via video message. He mentioned that products which would typically take several months to complete were accomplished by Foxconn in just a matter of days. (Founder) Terry Gou has redefined the limits of mass production, compelling major brands that have defined products over the past three to four decades to take notice.

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