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May
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May
Dixon Technologies sees margin pressure as stagnation offsets full-year growth
Dixon Technologies reported fiscal 2026 results showing full-year revenue growth, but underlying profitability momentum weakened toward the end of the year, with a flat fourth quarter and mounting cost pressures across its core electronics manufacturing services (EMS) business.
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May
Ajinomoto raises ABF substrate film prices 30%
Ajinomoto has informed IC substrate makers that it will raise prices for its key ABF build-up film by 30%, with the new pricing expected to take effect in the third quarter of 2026. Taiwanese package substrate makers confirmed they have received the official notice, as cost pressure in the IC substrate supply chain remains elevated.
13
May
Inventec sees strong AI, general-purpose server demand through 2028
Inventec expects both artificial intelligence (AI) servers and general-purpose servers to see growth in 2026, with company president Jack Tsai noting that orders for the latter are expected to grow through 2028. The company also plans to double capital expenditure in 2026, focusing on expanding production sites to meet customer demand.
13
May
Intel’s preliminary Apple deal puts Samsung’s foundry ambitions under pressure
Intel’s reported preliminary agreement to manufacture some chips for Apple is putting new pressure on Samsung Electronics, as the US chipmaker gains momentum with major technology customers and leans on Washington’s support to revive its foundry business.
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May
PixArt targets 2Q26 growth as gaming mouse and console demand offset weak PC sales
IC design firm PixArt Imaging said on May 12 that its three core business areas will post strong growth in the second quarter of 2026, with revenue expected to rise by the double digits quarter over quarter. The company said better-than-expected game console shipments lifted first-quarter 2026 results above its earlier forecast, helping offset a weak PC market.
13
May
Taiwan capacitor maker Chinsan locks in Thailand AI server capacity through 2026
Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial said strong demand from cloud and server customers pushed related revenue contribution to 35% in the first quarter of 2026, with high-margin AI server applications accounting for roughly half of the segment.
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May
Commentary: AI server ODMs face margin squeeze as memory costs soar
As AI server orders surge, system assembly makers are finding that more business does not always mean better profits. High-priced GPUs and soaring memory costs are pushing up revenue without lifting manufacturing fees at the same pace, leaving original design manufacturers (ODMs) facing lower gross margins as assembly orders grow.
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May
AI demand lifts Zhen Ding as server and chip substrate sales surge
Taiwanese printed circuit board maker Zhen Ding Technology Holding reported first-quarter 2026 revenue that reached a record for the period, as booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure helped offset the seasonal slowdown typically associated with consumer electronics.
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May
Imec’s IC-Link joins TSMC 3DFabric Alliance, extending 3D integration access worldwide
Imec’s IC-Link has joined TSMC’s OIP 3DFabric Alliance, opening up broader access to TSMC’s 3D stacking and packaging technologies for global ASIC customers. The move could accelerate the development of multi-die systems, smoothing paths to high-volume manufacturing and benefiting designers across AI, high-performance computing, automotive, and telecommunications markets worldwide—as well as technology supply chains.