Zolix navigates Chinese market oversupply with global expansion

Zolix, a major Chinese supplier of precision optical instruments and mechanical control technologies, is expanding its domestic and international presence despite macroeconomic challenges, including tariffs. The company has established branches in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Xi’an, while also maintaining distributors in France, Poland, and South Korea.

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TSMC’s grip on SEMICON Taiwan sets the stage for record-breaking SEMICON West

The magnetic pull of TSMC is making waves, as the upcoming SEMICON West exhibition scheduled for October 7, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona, is poised to reach record scale. The number of Taiwanese companies participating will be the highest ever —over 200 global semiconductor firms are on the waiting list—mirroring the bustling crowds that just concluded SEMICON Taiwan.

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Pegatron’s TH Tung highlights three challenges in global economic turmoil

Amid the turmoil on the global stage in recent years, Pegatron chairman TH Tung has highlighted three major challenges in the short to mid-term, including updates to the US’s reciprocal tariff policies, exchange rate fluctuations that may have further long-term impacts, and competition from China, Japan, and South Korea. For Taiwanese manufacturers, some may need government policy support as they further seek overseas expansion, while those remaining rooted in Taiwan will need to enhance automation to maintain their competitive edge amid fierce market pressures.

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China’s smart glasses market heats up as waveguide tech takes lead

If China is the primary battleground for smart glasses, the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) is the front line. Leading manufacturers such as GoerTek, Sunny Optical, and Luxshare Precision were joined by a growing number of mid- and low-tier competitors, signaling a rapidly intensifying race in both hardware and optics, especially in the critical field of optical waveguide technology.

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ProLogium partners with Rimac to develop next-gen EV solid-state battery platform

ProLogium Technology has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tier 1 automotive supplier Rimac Technology to jointly develop a new generation battery platform, which will integrate ProLogium’s superfluidized all-inorganic solid-state lithium ceramic battery technology in a significant breakthrough for the field. Rimac Technology will leverage its expertise in high-performance battery pack design to create scalable solutions tailored for the automotive industry, incorporating cutting-edge technologies to meet the stringent demands of the electric vehicle market.

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