At GTC 2026, Nvidia outlined a dual-track approach combining copper cables and silicon photonics (SiPh) to meet surging AI-driven demand for data center interconnects. CEO Jensen Huang emphasized that as AI compute needs escalate, future data centers will require expanded capacity across copper cabling, optical communication, and co-packaged optics (CPO) — establishing optical-copper parallelism as the industry’s defining development path.

Memory module maker Adata reported a sharp surge in January profit as rising memory prices and AI-driven demand tightened global supply.

Mech-Mind Robotics, a leading provider of 3D vision systems and software for industrial robots, laid out its plans at Automation World (AW) 2026 to become a global leader in embodied AI. It provides innovative solutions that empower robots with “eyes” and “brains.” Through combining advanced 3D cameras with powerful software for perception, path planning, and deep learning, Mech-Mind enables flexible automation and unlocks the full potential of robotics across diverse industries globally.