Mitac Digital Technology eyes double-digit growth with three-pronged strategy in 2026

Mitac Digital Technology (MDT) is aiming for double-digit growth in 2026 with the launch of three key initiatives. The company’s automotive infotainment business leads the way for growth through enhanced value from existing customers and successful new client acquisitions, while the smart connected communications segment continues to expand amid the AI wave, and the smart mobility segment—including dashcams—sees steady performance amid an overall downward trend. MDT president Steven Chang is confident that the company will sustain growth despite global challenges.

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Advantech invests in Intelligent Cloud Plus to strengthen vertical energy software solutions

Industrial PC maker Advantech announced on March 27 a strategic investment via a wholly owned subsidiary in energy solution provider Intelligent Cloud Plus (ICP). The goal: jointly develop standardized, replicable integrated solutions for the power and energy automation market. The move comes as comprehensive solutions grow increasingly important in the competitive edge AI landscape.

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Kioxia outlines supply strategy, stresses new 2027 capacity won’t disrupt NAND market balance

As generative AI (GenAI) shifts from large-model training to large-scale inference, Japanese NAND giant Kioxia forecasts continued price increases for NAND and SSD products. Despite planned capacity expansions by various NAND manufacturers in 2027, Kioxia expects no risk of oversupply imbalance due to the rapid growth in AI demand.

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Microloops expands liquid cooling capacity in China and Vietnam to meet rising demand

Cooling module manufacturer Microloops announced plans to expand its liquid cooling plate production capacity in Vietnam and China to address growing demand for liquid cooling solutions. Currently, Microloops’ monthly liquid cooling plate output in China stands at 5,000 units, but by 2026, combined capacity across both locations is expected to reach 40,000 units, reflecting the rapid adoption of server liquid cooling technology.

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Samsung reportedly aims to begin silicon photonics mass production in 2028

Samsung Electronics plans to mass-produce silicon photonics starting from 2028, a move that could reshape global data-center networking, AI hardware integration, and foundry competition. The company is offering clients an integrated platform spanning photonics, AI semiconductors, advanced packaging, and HBM — a combination that could significantly alter supply chains and cost structures in the years ahead.

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