AblePrint Technology (APT), a key supplier of advanced degassing equipment to major chipmakers such as TSMC, reported strong second-quarter 2025 revenue growth but saw profit drop sharply on foreign exchange losses from a stronger New Taiwan dollar. The company said it will shift some customer payment currencies to reduce FX exposure.
Hon Hai Precision Industry, better known as Foxconn, expects its AI server revenue to grow more than 170% year-on-year in the third quarter, with rack shipments tripling from the previous quarter. The company projects full-year AI server sales will surpass NT$1 trillion (US$31 billion) and maintain momentum well into 2026.
Canadian microLED startup VueReal is advancing the automotive industry’s shift toward digital and lightweight designs through its proprietary microLED technology. The company is collaborating with manufacturers and tier-one suppliers across Asia, targeting commercial mass production by 2028.
A surge in global demand across defense and aerospace sectors—including military weapons, unmanned systems, commercial aircraft, and low-Earth orbit satellites—is fueling rapid growth and pushing material requirements to new heights. Among the key beneficiaries: carbon fiber composites, prized for their high strength and lightweight properties. As performance and fuel efficiency become critical differentiators, carbon fiber has emerged as a strategic material, opening the door for suppliers to move upmarket into advanced global supply chains.
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