LG 27GM950B fully detailed, U.S. launch price starts at USD 1200

The LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 a.k.a. LG 27GM950B has been fully detailed and is now available for purchase in the U.S. priced at USD 1200. The display evolves around a 27-inch 5K IPS display, most likely a BOE ME270L7B-Nxx display panel, backed by LG’s Hyper Mini LED system, which uses 9,216 individual LEDs and 2,304 local dimming zones – a substantial increase over previous UltraGear models. This…

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Wonderful Hi-Tech bets on AI servers and satellites for next growth wave

After a slower second half of 2025, marked by elevated customer inventories and a softer ordering pace, high-end cable material provider Wonderful Hi-Tech anticipates a rebound in 2026. According to the company, inventory adjustments are largely concluding in the first quarter, and customer orders and shipments have been steadily picking up since March, setting the stage for a quarter-by-quarter acceleration in revenue. The company aims to surpass its previously stated NT$10 billion (approx. US$313 million) revenue target, with Chairman Ming-Lieh Chang noting that current trends suggest actual results could exceed that benchmark.

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Advantech tops US$635 million in 1Q26 revenue on edge AI demand surge

Driven by accelerating real-world deployment of edge AI applications across major global markets, industrial PC (IPC) maker Advantech reported March 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$7.7 billion (approx. US$240 million), up 21.75% from NT$6.32 billion a year earlier. For the first three months of 2026, cumulative revenue reached NT$20.39 billion, marking a 17.49% increase from NT$17.35 billion in the same period of 2025.

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FOPLP and WMCM emerge as key to fan-out packaging competitive field

The advanced packaging market is entering a structural turning point. Among emerging technologies, fan-out packaging has hit a sweet spot between cost and performance, making it a key next-generation solution for applications such as AI mobile devices and high-performance computing (HPC). As a result, it has become a new battleground actively pursued by both foundries and OSAT providers.

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From components to systems: Ennostar to highlight optical comms, automation tech at Touch Taiwan

As the optoelectronics industry shifts from competition in individual components toward systems integration and higher value-added applications, optoelectronics solution provider Ennostar is focusing on two emerging sectors with long-term growth potential at the Touch Taiwan 2026 exhibition, running from April 8-10: optical communications and sensing, and automation. The company is also integrating its two core technologies of microLED and miniLED with automotive optoelectronics, presenting a comprehensive layout across four high-value application segments.

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