A decade-old cooling idea returns as AI servers overheat

Rising power consumption in AI accelerators is pushing chipmakers to seek new thermal solutions. Jentech Precision general manager Lin Chin-lung said the company developed its Microchannel Lid a decade ago, yet the technology drew little interest until chipmakers began revisiting it over the past three years, with momentum accelerating in the last two. Customers are now focused on its two core benefits: substantially stronger heat dissipation and thinner system design, both critical for next-generation AI servers.

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Samsung and SK Hynix to unveil next-gen memory tech at ISSCC 2026

At the upcoming International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) 2026 in February, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are set to unveil significant advances in high-performance memory. Samsung plans to showcase a redesigned 6th-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) delivering 3.3TB/s of bandwidth, while SK Hynix will introduce its latest high-speed LPDDR6 and GDDR7 products.

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India commits US$500 million to modernise SCL Mohali and boost domestic chip production

India will invest INR45 billion (approx. US$500 million) to modernise and expand the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, India’s Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a review visit. The minister reaffirmed that SCL would “not be privatized” and would instead undergo a major upgrade aimed at significantly boosting domestic chip production and strengthening India’s strategic semiconductor capabilities.

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Taiwan’s AIDC turns to thermoplastic composites to meet aviation demand

The Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) of Taiwan says the global aerospace sector is facing twin pressures: robust market demand and the push toward net-zero carbon emissions. These forces are driving two key priorities: high-speed production and structural lightweighting—trends that are boosting the prospects for thermoplastic composites. Meanwhile, the rise of eVTOL aircraft and drones is accelerating the adoption of these advanced materials.

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Nittobo, Nan Ya Plastics join forces to meet AI glass-fiber fabric demand

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications has significantly boosted demand for specialized glass-fiber fabrics in recent years, creating a growing supply shortage in the market. To address this trend,Formosa Plastics subsidiary Nan Ya Plastics and Japan’s leading manufacturer Nitto Boseki (Nittobo) have announced a strategic partnership focused on specialized glass-fiber fabrics.

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Shinkong’s new growth story starts with GPU packaging and e-paper

Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) told investors on November 28 that it is navigating a challenging operating environment marked by raw material price volatility, Chinese product dumping, and shifting US tariff policies. The company said it is countering these pressures through diversified product development, rising contributions from its optoelectronics segment, and accelerating growth at subsidiary Shinsol Advanced Chemicals.

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