China storage module maker Techwinsemi gains from AI-driven NAND cycle, expands smartphone ties

AI data center demand is tightening memory supply while NAND makers phase out low-capacity legacy nodes. Shenzhen Techwinsemi Technology said rising NAND prices are squeezing margins for devices priced near CNY1,000, even as supply shifts create new growth opportunities. The company has secured partnerships with leading Chinese smartphone vendors.

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AUO will showcase a 24″ FHD 800Hz an a 27″ 5K 180Hz display at Touch Taiwan 2026

Touch Taiwan will be held from April to 10 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. AU Optronics already announced the products it will showcase at the event. For high‑performance computing and gaming, AUO will introduce several world‑first display technologies, including a 24‑inch FHD 800Hz gaming monitor, a dual‑mode 32‑inch 4K 360Hz, and a 27‑inch 5K 180Hz panel. These displays target…

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Taiwan-Silicon Valley start-up Anvil Robotics aims to scale intelligent machines

Operating across Taiwan and Silicon Valley, the artificial intelligence start-up Anvil Robotics said on April 2 that it had raised US$6.5 million in seed funding, led by Matter Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley investor focused on semiconductors, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The company said the funds would be used to accelerate development of its “physical AI” infrastructure platform and expand into global markets.

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Semco raises ABF substrate prices as AI server demand surges

The explosive growth in artificial intelligence (AI) servers and high-performance computing (HPC) is driving up the value of key components like ABF substrates. With ongoing bottlenecks in the global supply chain for advanced packaging substrates, South Korea’s Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) has proactively restructured its product lineup and increased prices. This move reflects not only rising raw material costs but also a structural shift where demand far exceeds supply.

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Taiwan space body makes global push with EU and US expo debut

Taiwan has spent the past decade quietly assembling one of Asia’s most capable space industries, with more than 250 companies now active across satellites, rockets, and related systems. The sector’s leading trade body is now ready to take that story to the world. The Taiwan Space Industry Development Association (TSIDA) announced it will send a delegation abroad for the first time in 2026, targeting two of the industry’s most prominent international gatherings — the US Small Satellite Conference and Europe’s Space Tech Expo.

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