Abico Asia and Canon invest in US robotics firm Agility Robotics

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly merges with physical robotics, Taiwanese-based Abico Asia, together with Canon and affiliated companies, has signed an investment agreement with US robotics company Agility Robotics, committing approximately US$10 million. The deal aims to accelerate the deployment and development of humanoid robots across Asian markets.

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AI-fueled demand lifts Keystone Microtech’s 2025 forecast; FX risk clouds margin outlook

Taiwan’s test interface supplier Keystone Microtech Corp. expects sustained order momentum through late 2025, fueled by growing demand for chip testing in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications. At the company’s annual shareholder meeting, Director and President An-hsuan Liu said order visibility remains strong through the fourth quarter and projected minimal impact from reciprocal tariffs on the broader semiconductor market in the second half of the year. Keystone is forecasting sequential revenue increases and targeting double-digit annual growth.

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China’s MLCC makers carve out 10% share — How does Semco adjust course?

Chinese multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufacturers—including Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology, Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, and Eyang Technology—have rapidly expanded their global market share, reaching an estimated 10% of total revenue in the second half of 2024. That reflects a four-percentage-point gain from 2019 and signals growing competitive pressure on incumbents such as Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco), according to Business Post and Futubull.

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MAtek sees steady revenue growth as AI and HPC drive demand for chip testing

Semiconductor inspection leader MAtek reported consolidated revenue of NT$429 million (US$14.3 million) in May 2025, marking a 1.89% increase from the previous year despite a 2.75% month-over-month decline in April. Cumulative revenue for the first five months reached NT$2.109 billion, up 3.4% year-over-year, driven largely by growing demand for materials analysis (MA) and services from Japanese research labs.

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SK Hynix warns of rockier 2H25, leans on multi-sourcing strategy

SK Hynix President and CEO Kwak Noh-jung warned that growing tariff-related uncertainty could heighten market volatility in the second half of 2025. He shared these views during the company’s quarterly “THE Communication Event Together” at its Icheon headquarters in South Korea, which was also streamed live to business sites across the country, according to ETNews, Hankook Daily, and Yonhap News.

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