TSMC, Taiwan, to phase out GaN business over the next two years On July 3, multiple sources reported that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) will gradually shut down its gallium nitride (GaN) compound semiconductor business within two years. TSMC is cooperating with its customers to ensure a smooth transition. The decision was made after reviewing market conditions and the company’s long-term plans. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Advantech, Taiwan joins Autoware Foundation On July 10, Autoware Foundation announced that Advantech has joined the Autoware Foundation to support the advancement of low-speed autonomy and special-purpose autonomous vehicles. The Autoware Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting open-source projects enabling self-driving mobility. As part of their initial involvement, Advantech is working to have several of its embedded edge computing p...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

XING Mobility, Taiwan and SKB, Poland partner for battery technology On July 8, Polish industrial group SKB and XING Mobility signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote the deployment of immersion-cooled battery technology in Poland and across Europe. The two companies aim to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-performance battery solutions for energy storage, electric trucks, and electric buses. XING Mobility and SKB wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan and SKB Group, Poland partner on electric buses and charging systems On July 2, SKB Group announced that it has signed an agreement with Formosa Smart Energy, Taiwan. The agreement will focus on building a platform for electric buses, creating pilot projects and demonstration centers in Europe, commercialization of intelligent charging systems with V2G function, development of modular energy storage systems, and integ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Compal Electronics, Taiwan completes Phase One of new automotive electronics plant in Poland On June 30, Compal Electronics announced that it has completed Phase One of its new manufacturing facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a strategic expansion into the European automotive electronics market. The new plant will produce automotive electronic parts (AEP), mainly electronic control units. In the future, it will also make ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

EQT to sell Pioneer Corporation to CarUX, subsidiary of Innolux Corporation, Taiwan On June 26, EQT announced that BPEA Private Equity Fund VI and BPEA Private Equity Fund VII (EQT) have agreed to sell Pioneer Corporation for USD 1.1 billion to CarUX, a leading innovator in smart cockpit solutions and a subsidiary of top panel supplier based in Taiwan, Innolux Corporation.  After the transaction, CarUX and Pioneer aim to deliver a more comprehen...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/26

Taiwan Semiconductor to strengthen operations in Japan Taiwan Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (Taiwan Semiconductor), which handles automotive semiconductors, will strengthen its operations for Japanese OEMs and tier 1 parts suppliers. Taiwan Semiconductor will make a full-scale entry into the metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET) market in Japan in anticipation of the spread of 48-volt automotive electrical systems. The company will...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/24

TSMC and University of Tokyo open joint research lab for leading-edge semiconductors Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), the world’s leading semiconductor contract maker in Taiwan, and the University of Tokyo announced that “TSMC-UTokyo Lab”, their joint research laboratory for the promotion of advanced semiconductor research, development, and personnel development in Japan, has started operations. This is the first time fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/16

een invested in by Toyota Motor Corporation, expects that it will be able to secure two major customers for mass-produced products with the new investment by Honda, and to further develop new customers. Honda has been focusing its efforts on the field of semiconductors, including collaboration with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC) for the procurement of semiconductors, and with Renesas Electronics Corporation for the develo...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

TSMC to begin volume production of 3 nanometer class automotive semiconductors in second half of 2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, will begin volume production of 3 nanometer (1 nm is one-billionth of a meter) class automotive semiconductors for automakers in the second half of 2025. The products will be offered for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Soitec, France and PSMC, Taiwan partner on ultra-thin TLT technology for nm-scale 3D stacking On June 3, Soitec announced a collaboration with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC). Soitec will supply PSMC 300mm substrates incorporating a release layer, Transistor Layer Transfer (TLT) ready, to support a new demonstration of advanced 3D chip stacking at the wafer level. This marks the first public announcement of Soitec’s TLT...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Thai BOI to launch 2025 international roadshow, eyeing EV and semiconductor growth Reported on June 1, 2025, Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) will launch an international roadshow to attract foreign investment in key industries, focusing on digital technology and semiconductors. The campaign will visit Taiwan in June, Japan in August, and the U.S. in September, where BOI will resume discussions with major investors, particularly in the semic...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Hon Hai indicates EV supply to Japanese automaker besides Mitsubishi Motors On May 28, a general meeting of shareholders of Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) was held. Hon Hai’s Chairman, Young Liu, outlined his views on the company’s supply of electric vehicles (EVs) to Japanese automakers by saying that, “We can announce the second partner following Mitsubishi Motors Corporation soon.” Hon Hai is concentrating ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

-the-air software updates. Moreover, it supports smart car access solutions based on NXP’s Bluetooth Low Energy and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, as well as an automotive secure element. This OrangeBox 2.0 is expected to be available in H2/2025 and will be showcased at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, from May 20-23. (From a press release dated May 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Frankfurt, Germany•    UL Solutions E-Mobility and Energy Laboratory in Changzhou, China•    Advanced Battery Testing and Engineering Laboratory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea•    CHAdeMO EV–Quick Charger Matching Center in Ise, Mie, Japan•    EV and Micromobility Laboratory in Luzhu, Taiwan (UL Solutions Inc. release on May 15, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

AEye, U.S., LITEON, Taiwan confirm production of first Apollo LiDAR units from new line On May 7, AEye, Inc., a leader in adaptive, high-performance LiDAR solutions, announced it has successfully produced the first Apollo LiDAR sensors from the LITEON manufacturing line in Taipei, Taiwan. This achievement is a key milestone as California-based AEye positions Apollo for high-volume production.  Designed to complement AEye’s capital-light busine...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply Mitsubishi Motors with an electric vehicle (EV) model developed by Foxtron and have decided to proceed with further discussions. The EV model to be supplied to Mitsubishi Motors as an OEM model will be developed by Foxtron, manufactured in Taiwan by Yulon Motor Co., Ltd. (Yulon Motor), and introduced in the Oceania region (Australia and New Zealand) in the second half of 2026. The model ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

Auto Shanghai 2025: Dirac, Sweden partners with MediaTek, Taiwan to enhance in-car audio performance On April 28, Dirac, Sweden-based audio tech company, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MediaTek to enhance in-car audio performance through the integration of Dirac’s industry-leading digital audio software into MediaTek’s automotive-grade systems-on-chips (SoCs). In the partnership, the companies will jointly develop a proof of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

ted for THB 267.7 billion, a 62% increase YoY. Hong Kong led FDI sources with THB 135.16 billion, followed by China with THB 47.3 billion, mostly in metals, electronics, and automotive industries. Singapore invested THB 38.1 billion, Japan THB 25.1 billion, mainly in electronics and automotive, and Taiwan THB 4.76 billion, primarily in electronics and automotive parts. The BOI stated that these figures reflect continued investor confidence in Tha...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

EDT, Taiwan and Nippon Seiki announce joint venture to produce automotive TFT LCD modules in India On April 28, Emerging Display Technologies Corp. (EDT), a Taiwan-based visual display solutions provider, signed a joint venture agreement with Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd., to establish a new jointly funded venture, EDT-India Private Limited, in India, focused on mass production of automotive TFT LCD modules. The JV will be located at a new facility wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30