FILE PHOTO: A Foxconn electric two-wheeler powertrain system is displayed at Foxconn’s annual tech day in Taipei, Taiwan October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo Taiwan’s Foxconn said its board of directors has approved an investment plan to procure equipment for a AI compute cluster and a supercomputing centre, that will allow it to spend up to NT$42 billion ($1.37 billion). The investment will be made from December 2025 to December 2026 using its own funds, the company

With just one week remaining, the countdown is on for Asia Photonics Expo 2026 (APE 2026), the continent's premier event dedicated to driving innovation at the critical intersection of photonics and semiconductors. The highly anticipated event will take place from 4-6 February 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore . Under the theme “ Driving Innovation Where Photonics Meets Semiconductors ,” APE 2026 will showcase leading technologies across optical communic

1. Precision motion technology has come a long way. In your view, how has the definition of “precision” evolved over the last decade—and what does it mean today? If we look back about a decade ago, precision was often defined at the micron level — achieving micro-level accuracy was considered advanced. But today, that benchmark has shifted dramatically. We’re now talking about nanometrelevel control, which has become the new standard in high-performance motion systems. It’s a

Exhibitor interest in SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 continues to surge. With booth space filling rapidly ahead of the event's March opening, only limited availability remains. Running 4 – 6 March 2026 in Hall B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex, the smart manufacturing exhibition continues to draw support from technology suppliers and industrial buyers across China, and in 2026 will feature new product debuts and an expanded fringe programme, bolst

Over 200 participants gathered at the Plant Maintenance Convention 2025 The heavy manufacturing sectors of Malaysia spanning Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Chemicals face a silent but staggering threat: unplanned downtime that costs the industry an estimated RM 15-20 billion annually. Despite billions invested in assets, plants continue to suffer unpredictable shutdowns, severely impacting operational efficiency and profitability.   In response, Motion Technology Company ,

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, the leading smart manufacturing exhibition in China's Greater Bay Area (GBA), a major economic and manufacturing zone in Southern China, will take place from 4 – 6 March 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The event connects Chinese industry with leading global suppliers, supporting the region's shift towards industrial modernisation and digital transformation. By pairing international technology showcases with business

Shinichi Sakai, Managing Director, Hitachi Asia Ltd. 1.     For those who may be less familiar, can you give us a brief overview of Hitachi’s presence and key focus areas in the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors?   Hitachi has a long-standing legacy in advancing industrial innovation, and today we continue to play a pivotal role across both the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. The semiconductor industry is currently experiencing a surge in demand driven by trans

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