Pegatron stocks AI server parts early as shortages spread through supply chain

Pegatron Corp. said in its second-quarter 2026 results that its server business posted strong gains and that it had already begun preparing for demand in the second half of 2026 while building inventory for the first half of 2027. The Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer said AI server momentum remained strong, but shortages across the upstream supply chain were still creating uncertainty.

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Pegatron profit surges on AI server shipments and stronger product mix

Pegatron reported its second-quarter 2026 results on the 12th, saying net profit attributable to the parent company rose more than 14-fold year-on-year as shipments of information products and consumer electronics strengthened. The Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer said AI server demand is expected to remain a key growth driver in the second half of 2026.

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LandMark Optoelectronics posts surge in profit on silicon photonics demand

LandMark Optoelectronics Corp. reported a sharp jump in revenue, margins, and profit in the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for silicon photonics products and higher shipment volumes. The optical communications epitaxial wafer maker also said third-quarter 2026 revenue is expected to rise more than 20% quarter-on-quarter as both the company and its downstream foundry partners expand capacity.

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SK Hynix expands EUV roadmap with High-NA tools and PSM adoption

SK hynix said it is advancing its use of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography for the mass production of next-generation DRAM, with high-numerical-aperture (High-NA) EUV equipment introduced in the second half of 2025 and related research and development beginning in 2026. The memory maker is also adopting phase-shift mask (PSM) technology and other process materials to improve EUV performance as demand rises for higher-capacity, higher-performance chips.

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South Korea plans new sovereign wealth fund to back AI, robots, supply chains

South Korea plans to establish a strategic investment account with at least 20 trillion won in assets within the Korea Investment Corporation in 2027 as it moves to strengthen its position in global advanced technology competition. According to Bloomberg, the fund will focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, and critical supply chains, while also extending to energy, batteries, power grid infrastructure, nuclear power, and quantum technology.

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Zhen Ding targets 50% revenue share from AI servers, optical modules, IC substrates by 2030

Zhen Ding Tech (ZDT), a major PCB supplier, said at its second-quarter 2026 earnings conference on August 11 that rising investment in AI computing infrastructure is ushering in a new expansion cycle for high-end PCB demand. Chairman Charles Shen said the company expects strong revenue growth in 2026, while increasing contributions from AI-related products should narrow the traditional gap between peak and off-peak seasons. ZDT aims to raise the combined revenue share of servers, optical modules and IC substrates to 45–50% by 2030.

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