Shenzhen JPT Opto-Electronics, a well-established name in China’s laser industry, is expanding into optical inspection as Beijing’s push for supply chain localization gains momentum. Having entered the photonic inspection field in 2016, the company now sees strong growth potential as China prioritizes self-sufficiency in advanced manufacturing.

A new player has joined Taiwan’s humanoid robot supply chain, with leading automation system supplier Mirle teaming up with food giant I-Mei Foods and controller maker Syntec to form a new joint venture targeting the unmanned vehicle market. Their self-developed humanoid robot made its debut at SEMICON Taiwan 2025, serving as a prelude to future operations that will expand into robot dogs and drones.

Taiwanese test interface manufacturer CHPT showcased its latest innovations at SEMICON Taiwan 2025. Besides unveiling a comprehensive upgrade solution centered on “AI-driven probe card technology,” President Scott Huang highlighted the technical challenges that advanced process chips—such as mobile application processors (AP) and high-performance computing (HPC) chips used in AI applications—pose to the IC testing supply chain.