After buying Ansys, Synopsys starts merging the two stacks
Hardware design is entering a system-level reset, with Synopsys moving simulation to the core of product development. With Ansys 2026 R1, simulation and analysis (S&A) shifts from post-design verification to a front-end decision engine, shaping architecture from system to silicon.
Foxconn Industrial Internet posts 102% net profit growth in 1Q26 on AI GPU, ASIC demand
Lite-On profit rises on surge in AI-driven cloud demand
Lite-On Technology reported first-quarter revenue of NT$43.4 billion (approx. US$1.35 billion), up 19% from a year earlier, as surging demand for AI infrastructure fueled rapid growth in its cloud-related business.
Qualcomm says Samsung chip share remains above 70% despite Exynos push
China’s memory makers post blockbuster gains as AI tightens supply and resets prices
China’s memory sector is showing clear signs of recovery, with leading players including Shenzhen Longsys Electronics and Montage Technology reporting strong first-quarter gains, underpinned by a structural demand shift driven by artificial intelligence.
Goertek boosts Vietnam camera output with US$20 million Bac Ninh expansion
China-based electronics manufacturer Goertek is deepening its manufacturing push in Vietnam, committing an additional US$20 million to expand its Bac Ninh operations, reinforcing the country’s role as a key production base for global consumer electronics supply chains.
MediaTek lifts 2026 ASIC target to $2 billion despite smartphone market deterioration
Onsemi expands collaboration with NIO to support 900V EV platforms
China’s $1M Nvidia AI servers expose global chip squeeze
Prices for high-end AI servers in China are diverging sharply from global benchmarks, with systems built around Nvidia’s B300 chips now fetching scarcity-driven premiums that reflect tightening export controls and surging domestic demand.