As artificial intelligence (AI) computing demands increasingly more power, providing stable and ample electricity has become a critical issue in the AI industry’s development. Nvidia recently announced plans to introduce a new high-voltage power architecture by 2027, adopting an 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power system in next-generation AI server solutions.
South Korean materials company OCI recently announced plans to expand its production capacity of semiconductor-grade phosphoric acid. This expansion comes in response to surging customer demand driven by Samsung Electronics’ upcoming US Taylor fab, scheduled to begin operations in 2026. OCI aims to strengthen its competitive edge through early equipment investments.
Automotive PCB manufacturer Dynamic Holding announced that as the learning curve at its new Thailand plant gradually improves, high-end new products are expected to enter small-scale production in the fourth quarter of 2025. The focus will be on orders for high-margin applications, such as AI servers, AI GPUs, ASICs, and switches. Production volume is set to increase steadily starting in 2026, with AI product revenue projected to account for up to 20% of total annual sales.
Qisda’s consolidated revenue for July 2025 was NT$17.473 billion (approx. US$583.2 million), down 6.99% monthly but up 7.25% annually. For the first seven months of 2025, consolidated revenue totaled NT$120.7 billion, a 6.74% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The smart solutions, medical, and networking business sectors all grew compared to the same period in 2024, with IT business operations remaining steady.
Rising concerns over vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices—estimated to account for nearly one-third of global cybersecurity risks—are fueling a surge in global demand for embedded security solutions. Italian cybersecurity startup Exein, a leader in embedded IoT protection, is responding with an ambitious international expansion plan that taps into Taiwan’s robust electronics manufacturing ecosystem to deepen its presence in Asia and beyond.
Winbond Electronics said its core memory operations are improving despite foreign exchange-related losses widening its bottom line. DDR3 and DDR4 prices have been rising since June 2025 and are expected to rise further in the second half. The company’s custom memory segment (CMS) is also gaining traction, with AI-optimized CUBE products projected to begin contributing revenue in late 2026 and account for up to half of CMS sales by 2028.
Small-to-medium-sized panel maker HannStar Display continued to incur losses in the second quarter of 2025, marking its twelfth consecutive quarter of accumulated losses. To simplify its organizational structure and reduce operating costs, HannStar’s board of directors decided to merge three wholly owned subsidiaries: Far Leader, Tong Xin Automation, and Lensme, all of which are investment holding companies. The planned merger is scheduled for October 1, 2025.