AI PCs, AR glasses, and robots reshape display tech
The rapid expansion of AI applications is redefining what device makers need from display technology.
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Jul
Applied Materials unveils integrated tools for HBM, chiplet, and 3D packaging scale-up
Applied Materials announced a new equipment platform aimed at addressing the memory bandwidth and energy-efficiency bottleneck confronting AI computing, unveiling tools across DRAM, advanced packaging, and process control to help chipmakers boost yields and accelerate mass production. The company said the platform combines materials engineering with process integration to support high-bandwidth memory (HBM), chiplet architectures, and multi-layer 3D stacking on advanced production lines.
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Component inflation weighs on manufacturing momentum as Taiwan PMI growth moderates
Surging demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI servers has driven shortages and sharp price increases for conventional memory, while microcontroller (MCU) suppliers have also begun passing higher costs on to customers. Apple raised prices for certain Mac and iPad models in late June, and market rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 could see price increases of as much as 30%.
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AI, HPC test interface demand drives CHPT June revenue to new monthly high
Test interface supplier Chunghwa Precision Test Tech. Co., Ltd. (CHPT) reported its June 2026 revenue, marking its sixth consecutive monthly revenue record as demand from the market remained strong. The company also posted record quarterly revenue in both the first and second quarters of 2026, underscoring its sustained growth momentum.
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Advantest and OpenLight join forces on silicon photonics test platform for mass production
Advantest said it has partnered with OpenLight to develop a scalable silicon photonics (SiPh) test solution for mass production environments. The announcement comes as artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing workloads increase demand for silicon photonics and co-packaged optics in data centers.
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Jul
CSCC advances carbon materials for AI data center BBU supply chain
CSCC is pushing its carbon materials, advanced carbon materials, and graphite blocks as a three-pronged strategy to target battery backup units (BBUs) for AI servers. Its advanced carbon materials have entered the final customer certification stage and are expected to secure an entry point into the AI data center supply chain.
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Why enterprise AI in manufacturing is stuck at the pilot stage
At a late-June industry forum, experts from Taiwan’s TPIsoftware, the Institute for Information Industry (III), and Phison Electronics agreed that although AI is now indispensable for manufacturing, scaling it up depends less on raw model capability than on whether companies can actually trust it in operation. Fragmented data, weak governance, and cybersecurity concerns remain the primary hurdles keeping companies from moving past pilot projects into full adoption.
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Jul
The Acer CE270K Gwmiipprx delivers precise visuals on a 4K QD-OLED canvas
Acer has expanded its creator‑focused lineup with the introduction of the Acer CE270K Gwmiipprx – a 26.5‑inch 4K QD‑OLED monitor engineered for users who demand uncompromising color accuracy and cinematic image quality. Positioned for prosumers, designers, and content creators, the new display blends Acer’s QD‑OLED technology with a suite of comfort‑oriented and performance‑driven features. The…
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Jul
Infineon wins fourth German patent ruling against Innoscience, as GaN fight flares in Shanghai
Germany’s District Court Munich I ruled on July 3 that Innoscience infringed Infineon Technologies’ gallium nitride (GaN) patents, barring the Chinese chipmaker from importing, selling, or marketing the affected products in Germany and ordering it to pay damages.
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Jul
Tesla tops Taiwan imports in June 2026, cuts Supercharger rates
Tesla led Taiwan’s imported-car market in June 2026, posting 4,369 new registrations and surpassing its highest-ever quarterly delivery pace, as the company said its local owner base has now topped 80,000. Tesla also said more than 70% of its Supercharger stations across Taiwan will switch to a new discounted rate plan starting immediately, with weekend charging costs falling by up to 40% after the weekend peak-off-peak surcharge is removed.