HDRE reports first-half growth as Japan and Australia projects expand

HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) reported first-half 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$3.078 billion (approx. US$95.7 million), along with gross profit of NT$758 million, a gross margin of 24.63%, and operating profit of NT$112 million. The Taiwanese energy group said some second-quarter transactions were delayed, pushing recognition of several 2MW battery storage projects in Japan into the third quarter.

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The AOC AGON Pro AG276UZD Circular Polarized Edition debuts with meaning eye comfort upgrades

AOC has introduced the AOC AGON Pro AG276UZD Circular Polarized Edition, a new 26.5‑inch QD‑OLED gaming monitor that arrives as a more refined successor to last year’s AOC AGON Pro AG276UZD. Both models are virtually the same. The most important change is the addition of a circular polarization layer, a hardware solution that reduces screen reflections and preserves color accuracy in bright…

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Gelsinger calls HBM ‘lousy’, SK Hynix says it’s not memory’s final answer

High-bandwidth memory (HBM), a core component in AI semiconductors, has drawn fresh scrutiny after former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger called it “lousy” at a recent AI summit in Paris. SK Hynix, the market leader in this type of memory, also said it is not the final answer to AI memory bottlenecks, underscoring the industry’s push to find a next-generation memory architecture beyond HBM.

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Asia Vital Components sees stronger AI server demand and faster liquid cooling adoption

Asia Vital Components expects global AI server demand to strengthen in the second half, with liquid cooling adoption becoming more common — a shift carrying implications for data center operators and suppliers worldwide. The company sees higher shipments of ASIC chips and Nvidia’s Vera Rubin platform driving growth, and estimates that liquid-cooling penetration in AI servers will reach 50% by 2027.

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Research Insight: Unitree IPO reveals humanoid robot commercialization still in early innings

Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has drawn significant market attention with its IPO. Based on DIGITIMES’ review of the company’s three-hour IPO roadshow and Q&A session on August 7, chairman Xingxing Wang and the management team provided further details on humanoid robot commercialization, embodied intelligence, and its supply chain strategy.

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Lotes sees tight supply, says demand remains intact

Connector maker Lotes is deepening its server business, with its server quick disconnect (QD) line set to enter mass production in July, and expansion is expected to accelerate at the same time. A new-generation server platform is expected to begin small-volume shipments in the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by a larger-scale ramp-up in early 2027, making both key growth drivers to watch in the coming quarters.

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Century Group pivots beyond offshore wind with four-pronged energy strategy

Century Iron and Steel Industrial (CIS) and Century Wind Power (CWP) held a joint investor conference on August 13. Driven by a significant increase in the revenue contribution from offshore wind foundation engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects beginning in 2026, CWP said it expects revenue to reach new highs in both 2026 and 2027, with profit in 2026 also poised to set a record.

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Tripod posts record second-quarter margins on strong server and memory demand

Tripod Technology said revenue and profit both hit record highs in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong shipments of server and memory products and the continued effect of price increases implemented to pass on higher raw material costs. The PCB maker said gross margin rose above 30% for the first time as demand held up across its key business lines.

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