Rising AI ASIC use drives surge in SLT chip testing; Market to grow 30% in 2026
From behind the curve: Apple and Xiaomi chase long-dominated 5G modem self-reliance
Yamaha Motor launches robotics division to tap semiconductor equipment demand
Taiwan’s JetSea AI taps AI and satellite tech to strengthen unmanned surface fleet
Tesla launches US production of LFP batteries as trade policies shift
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the company’s first LFP battery plant in the US—located in Sparks, Nevada—is nearing completion and will soon begin production. The facility will have an initial annual capacity of 10GWh, primarily serving Tesla’s energy storage product Megapack and select vehicle models.
China floods solar market with record output as US considers tariffs on Chinese gear
China’s solar industry hit overdrive in May, with new installations surging to record highs as developers rushed to beat looming policy changes. According to the National Energy Administration, solar capacity additions reached a staggering 93GW, quadrupling the total from May 2024 and surpassing the previous record of 71GW set last December.
Exclusive: Battery circularity or policy gap? Formosa Smart Energy weighs in on Taiwan’s storage push
Baidu, Huawei spark open-source AI arms race
Big screens, bigger stakes: LG and Samsung compete in the SDV display market
The global automotive industry is rapidly pivoting toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), fueling a parallel surge in demand for large in-car displays. Market research firm Omdia forecasts that displays larger than 10 inches will account for a staggering 81% of automotive display sales by 2027, nearly doubling their market share from 2021.