WUS Printed Circuit targets over 40% AI-driven HPC revenue by 2026 amid capacity expansion

Taiwan-based printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer WUS Printed Circuit announced an ambitious plan on December 11 to drive its high-performance computing (HPC) segment to account for more than 40% of total revenue by 2026. The company reported that HPC currently represents 33% of its sales, with order visibility extending into the first half of 2026, signaling strong demand momentum.

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BizLink eyes virtual-physical integration to boost high-speed computing R&D

Cable assembly manufacturer BizLink is advancing its research and development capabilities by integrating AI, automation, multiphysics simulation, and digital twin technologies to meet the surging demand in the high-speed computing market. The company points out that the core R&D challenges lie in achieving both high speed and high power, extending into mechanical structure analysis, making cross-domain integration an essential capability.

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Shih Her Technologies sees rising semiconductor demand driving growth despite labor challenges

Precision parts cleaning, once considered a routine task, has become a vital part of the semiconductor supply chain due to increasing demands for advanced process yields. Shih Her Technologies president Shyue-Jer Chen highlighted how this shift affects equipment utilization, process stability, and chip yields, raising the sector’s importance year by year.

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Innolux’s CarUX finalizes Pioneer purchase, creating new force in smart cockpit tech

Innolux subsidiary CarUX formally completed its acquisition of Japan’s Pioneer on December 1, 2025, a deal that is expected to boost CarUX’s annual revenue to as much as NT$100 billion (approximately US$3.2 billion). Jim Hung, chairman of Innolux and CarUX, described the transaction as the company’s most significant merger since Innolux’s own three-way consolidation, adding that the two sides clicked immediately, and that the combined company will enjoy three major synergies and three strategic advantages.

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South Korea races to scale nuclear fusion with compact reactors

Amid a global push for carbon neutrality and soaring electricity demand, nuclear fusion is moving back into the spotlight—not as a distant scientific aspiration, but as a potential near-term solution. With major reactor projects delayed and energy needs growing, countries are reassessing the traditional Tokamak-based R&D path and seeking faster, more agile alternatives.

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How AI is giving digital cameras a second act

Digital camera brands are rebounding in 2025, releasing several new products equipped with AI, deep learning, and other functions that better align with current user needs. With the rise of retro trends, the boom of social media, and the fact that smartphones still cannot fully replace mid- to high-end cameras, digital cameras have made a comeback.

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