SK Hynix reportedly eyes low-power DRAM foundry to fend off China memory surge

SK Hynix’s rumored plan to enter low-power DRAM contract manufacturing for the first time is drawing industry attention, amid speculation that the move is driven by intensifying competition from China’s fast-advancing memory suppliers. The shift could have ripple effects for Taiwanese foundries that currently handle much of South Korea’s fabless memory output.

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EDT to start automotive display production in India, eyes growth amid shifting product mix

Emerging Display Technologies (EDT), a panel module manufacturer specializing in mid- to small-size displays, is expanding its high-value product offerings and forming a joint venture with Nippon Seiki to launch mass production of automotive thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) modules in India by 2027. This initiative underscores the strategic importance of automotive displays as a future revenue pillar amid stable yet challenging growth prospects in 2026.

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Taiwan’s Hiroca to launch new Mexico coating line as US and Japanese orders rise

Hiroca Holdings, a Taiwan-based supplier of automotive interior components, said its new automated coating line in Mexico is on track to begin phased production by the end of 2025, a move that will support rising orders from major American and Japanese automakers operating in North America. Because the Lunar New Year will fall later than usual in 2026, the company does not expect Taiwanese automakers to pull forward year-end inventory builds in December 2025.

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Taiwan’s WinWay partners with Technoprobe and MS SUN in 5-year MEMS probe card deal

Taiwanese semiconductor wafer probe card maker WinWay Technology has entered a long-term supply agreement with Italy’s Technoprobe, a leading probe card manufacturer, and Greater China distributor MS SUN Technology. The contract, spanning at least five years, covers the procurement of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) probe card products, marking a significant cross-border collaboration in the semiconductor testing sector.

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ENE Technology invests in two Taiwanese drone firms to boost UAV integration and systemization

ENE Technology has announced strategic investments in two Taiwanese drone manufacturers, Hsuan Yuan Tech Co. (HY Tech) and Aeroprobing Inc., aiming to advance systematized products and proprietary-brand unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The move signifies the company’s transformation from embedded controller expertise to broader system integration and diversified UAV services.

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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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