Rising AI ASIC use drives surge in SLT chip testing; Market to grow 30% in 2026

As artificial intelligence fuels rapid growth in high-performance computing, it’s also triggering a shift in how semiconductor chips are tested. Beyond leading AI GPU makers, major cloud providers—known as hyperscalers—are doubling down on custom-built AI chips, or ASICs, sparking a sharp rise in demand for system-level testing, or SLT. These tests are designed to handle the higher speeds and power levels of next-generation processors.

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Taiwan’s JetSea AI taps AI and satellite tech to strengthen unmanned surface fleet

Taiwan is intensifying its focus on unmanned warfare capabilities, shifting increasing attention from aerial drones to unmanned surface vessels (USVs). Established shipbuilding companies are applying their traditional skills to this emerging field, while a new wave of entrants—comprising drone manufacturers and software-driven startups—are beginning to transform maritime combat.

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Exclusive: Battery circularity or policy gap? Formosa Smart Energy weighs in on Taiwan’s storage push

Formosa Smart Energy has unveiled Taiwan’s first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery recycling pilot line, launched in tandem with the government’s July 1 rollout of discounted disposal fees for used lithium batteries. The initiative aims to boost local investment in battery reuse and closed-loop recycling infrastructure.

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