Asus ProArt OLED PA27USD debuts with a 4K QD-OLED display and versatile connectivity

At IBC 2025 today, Asus unveiled the Asus ProArt OLED PA27USD monitor, created for everyone looking for a QD-OLED monitor with professional performance. This 27-inch 4K UHD monitor delivers beautifully saturated and precise colors with a 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. It is pre-calibrated to achieve an average delta-E value of less than one for leading color accuracy. The ProArt hardware…

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Utechzone joins 3D IC alliance to expand semiconductor testing capabilities and depth

To accelerate the development of heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies, the “3DIC Advanced Manufacturing Alliance” was officially established on September 9, 2025. Co-chaired by TSMC and ASE Holding, the alliance brings together over thirty major companies, including Unimicron, Delta Electronics, Everlight Chemical, Scientech, Chroma ATE, GPTC, Allring, and GMM, to promote cross-domain collaboration and standardization, building a comprehensive global 3D IC ecosystem.

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SK Hynix’s rumored slowing TCB investment raises concerns for Hanmi Semiconductor as bonders market expands

SK Hynix, a key supplier of HBM to Nvidia and other global clients, is reportedly scaling back its aggressive investment plans in thermo-compression bonders (TCB), equipment crucial for HBM production. Industry watchers say this shift could reshape the competitive landscape for suppliers such as Hanmi Semiconductor, even as the broader market for bonding equipment is set for strong growth in the coming years.

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Google Cloud backlog exceeds US$106B, three AI business models drive record revenue in 2Q25

Google’s cloud computing service, Google Cloud, has become its most important growth engine. CEO Thomas Kurian recently stated at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference held in San Francisco that the business had generated billions of dollars in revenue through artificial intelligence (AI) services and established diversified business models. Currently, it holds a backlog exceeding US$106 billion, with approximately 55% of these orders expected to convert into revenue within the next two years—about US$58 billion.

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Memory shortages stretch into 2026, fueling revenue boom for Taiwanese suppliers

The global memory industry saw simultaneous growth in volume and pricing during the third quarter of 2025, with DRAM and NAND memory prices rising amid ongoing supply constraints. Market participants anticipate that the DDR4 supply-demand imbalance will persist for another two to three quarters, leading to price increases for both DDR4 and DDR5 into early 2026. Chinese manufacturers have also raised NOR Flash prices, while Taiwanese suppliers are preparing price hikes starting in the fourth quarter to offset rising costs.

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Lightstar Technology pivots to domestic sourcing, unveils aerospace-grade components

Lightstar Technology is showcasing its high-power products and aerospace-grade polarization-maintaining ultra-mini components at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE). The company said the display highlights applications in fiber lasers, optical sensing, and aerospace. Lightstar also emphasized its ability to customize passive components to meet client needs and aims to expand partnerships in optical communications, lidar, data centers, and academic research.

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