Hiwin Technologies, a prominent Taiwanese manufacturer of precision components, is intensifying its presence in the fast-growing fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. The company, known for its production of harmonic reducers and ball screws, has broadened its operations to include fully integrated robotic systems. Hiwin has already secured a role as a key supplier to major robotics firms and is also developing AI-powered robots tailored to the needs of the logistics sector. The firm indicated that visiting clients in May were pleased with its progress, with small-scale orders expected to begin by the end of the year.

Huawei is now believed to operate at least 11 semiconductor fabrication plants across China, covering memory, logic, and foundry segments—underscoring its strategic shift toward becoming a fully integrated device manufacturer (IDM), similar to Intel or Samsung.

Taiwan’s PCB manufacturers are finding temporary relief as the US dollar strengthens following the suspension of US-China tariff negotiations, partially offsetting pressure from the New Taiwan dollar’s recent appreciation. However, industry players remain cautious as uncertainty around President Trump’s tariff policies continues to cloud the outlook for the second half of 2025.