Elon Musk aims for record maximum usable compute per wafer for AI6 chip
Imec, Sony unveil backside interconnect method for 3D chip stacking
Imec and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony) have jointly presented a new integration method for connecting the front and back sides of semiconductor wafers, a step the two organizations say could support future 3D chip-stacking designs for logic and memory devices.
Panjit ramps investment in AI and automotive as book-to-bill rises to 1.5
Panjit International announced at its shareholders’ meeting on June 18 that it will pursue a “dual-engine” growth strategy focused on automotive and artificial intelligence as demand in both sectors accelerates, backed by a capital investment target of more than NT$10 billion over the next five years.
Darwin organ chip joins Nvidia AI medical push
NIO founder warns China’s auto market could shrink by 20% this year
Foxconn chairman maps out Taiwan’s global AI and manufacturing expansion strategy
Taiwan’s electronics industry is stepping up its global ambitions as AI, data center infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing reshape supply chains. Speaking at the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) on June 18, 2026, Foxconn chairman and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (TEEMA) chairman Young Liu outlined a strategy that combines overseas industrial parks, AI-driven transformation and next-generation factory automation.
SiC cuts AI data center costs; 5% efficiency gain saves US$5 billion
AI data center boom drives Taiwan passive component makers to record sales
SpaceX acquires Cursor to bolster xAI and court AI developers
SpaceX has agreed to acquire AI coding tool developer Cursor for US$60 billion, in a deal that underscores how competition in the AI industry is extending beyond foundation models into the application layer and developer ecosystems. The purchase gives SpaceX direct access to enterprise customers, developer communities, and high-value code data instead of rebuilding a product from scratch. Markets see it as a key addition to Elon Musk’s AI strategy.