Intel looks to 14A to win Apple, Nvidia orders; 18A foundry plans in question

Intel is reportedly reconsidering its foundry strategy under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, with plans to shift focus from its 18A (1.8nm-class) process node to the next-generation 14A (1.4nm-class) technology. If implemented, the pivot would mark a significant strategic retreat from the foundry race, potentially leaving Taiwan’s TSMC unchallenged in leading-edge nodes for the next several years.

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Congatec acquires Kontron subsidiaries to strengthen embedded and edge computing portfolio

Kontron AG, a subsidiary of industrial PC manufacturer Ennoconn, has agreed to sell its stakes in two subsidiaries, Kontron America Modules LLC and Kontron Asia Embedded Design Sdn Bhd, to German embedded and edge computing solution provider Congatec GmbH. The transaction, valued at EUR26 million (US$30.57 million), aims to strengthen the ongoing partnership between the two companies.

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Foxconn, Quanta ramp up GB200 output in AI infrastructure boom

Amid global uncertainty and volatile market conditions, AI servers have emerged as a strategic cornerstone for the ICT industry in 2025. With the ramp-up of Nvidia’s GB200 series beginning in the second quarter of the year, suppliers across Asia are aggressively jockeying for a spot on the coveted “MP Ready” list — a designation signaling readiness for mass production.

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