XPeng rewrites mobility script with AI chips, robot pilots, and LiDAR-free autonomy
ACME Electronics holds steady as Wolfspeed’s bankruptcy clouds global SiC supply chain
The global silicon carbide (SiC) supply chain is facing renewed turbulence, driven by weakening EV demand, aggressive market entry by Chinese suppliers, and mounting concerns over a potential bankruptcy at Wolfspeed, the top US-based SiC manufacturer. Wen-Hao Wu, Director of Taiwan-based ACME Electronics, which produces manganese-zinc and nickel-zinc soft ferrite cores alongside SiC powders, commented that while Wolfspeed is a client, it is not a Tier 1 customer, and any exposure remains limited.
Wolfspeed’s stumble opens the door to China’s SiC ambitions
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry, US-based silicon carbide (SiC) leader Wolfspeed is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy within weeks. While some orders have already begun shifting to alternate suppliers, industry analysts warn that the long-term implications will ripple across the entire supply chain—disrupting the balance of technology leadership, production capacity, and cost structures.
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Phison’s aiDAPTIV+ aims to democratize AI at the edge
As the global AI boom moves from centralized cloud environments to the devices at the edge, Taiwan-based Phison Electronics — a leading supplier of NAND flash controllers — sees 2025 as the year for real-world deployment of edge AI. CEO Khein Seng Pua announced that the company’s proprietary aiDAPTIV+ platform has already surpassed 200 proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, including successful pilots with all three of the world’s major GPU manufacturers.
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Jabil and AVL deal to develop next-gen vehicle electronics
On May 21, Jabil, a global manufacturing solutions provider for the automotive industry, announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AVL Software and Functions GmbH, the e-drive and software arm of AVL List GmbH. The agreement marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at streamlining the development of next-generation vehicle electronics.