22 Aug
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Getac breaks Panasonic’s grip on Europe’s rugged PCs, taps AI for growth

Taiwan’s leading rugged industrial PC (IPC) manufacturer, Getac Holdings, has recently overtaken longtime leader Panasonic in the European market. Getac chairman James Hwang highlighted that in June, Getac launched the world’s first rugged PC supporting both Intel’s Lunar Lake and Microsoft’s Copilot+ technologies simultaneously. With multiple new products planned for release in the second half of 2025, the company expects a significant boost to its competitiveness in the rugged IPC procurement market.

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22 Aug
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Hyundai reportedly deepens push into automotive semiconductors with Samsung, Intel ties

As part of its broader effort to strengthen competitiveness in the next generation of vehicles, Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its transformation toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs)—a shift that includes not only the development of in-car software platforms but also a strategic move toward in-house automotive semiconductor development.

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22 Aug
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AI server demand powers Getac’s revenue upgrade

AI servers are in high demand. Getac Holdings’ subsidiary, Atemitech, began setting up production capacity for AI server chassis and racks at the end of 2024 and has started shipments this year. Getac chairman James Hwang noted that the company had not previously produced server chassis due to limited demand. But it now expects significantly higher demand by 2026. Originally forecasting a year-on-year revenue growth of 8–12% for its mechanical parts business, Getac has now raised this outlook to 12–20%.

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22 Aug
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AUO subsidiaries present smart manufacturing and carbon management tools

Two subsidiaries of AUO Corporation—AUO Digitech and AUO Envirotech—are set to showcase a suite of AI-powered sustainability technologies at Automation Taipei 2025. Under the theme of data empowering sustainability, the companies will present integrated solutions spanning AIoT, energy management, carbon monitoring, and smart manufacturing, aiming to offer end-to-end digital transformation and decarbonization for the industrial sector.

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22 Aug
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EU-US framework agreement to boost trade, investment, and industrial cooperation

On August 21, 2025, the US and the European Union announced a Framework Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade, pledging to reduce tariffs, enhance industrial and electronics cooperation, and boost transatlantic investment. The agreement aims to strengthen supply chains, re-industrialize economies, and expand trade in strategic sectors.

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