TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Foxconn reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter revenue as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure accelerated, underscoring the growing influence of AI hardware on the global electronics manufacturing landscape.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – TrendForce has revised its 2026 global notebook shipment forecast downward, now expecting a 5.4% year-over-year decline to roughly 173 million units, as rising memory prices and cautious consumer spending pressure margins and limit pricing flexibility.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Mycronic’s Global Technologies division has acquired ETZ, a Germany-based manufacturer of test probes used in electrical testing of bare printed circuit boards.
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ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil has raised its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, citing stronger-than-expected demand across key end markets, particularly data center infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence workloads.
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Foxconn is set to invest T$15.9 billion ($510 million) to develop a new headquarters complex in Kaohsiung, strengthening its long-term presence in southern Taiwan. The project will include a mixed-use commercial and office building alongside a residential tower, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and completion targeted for 2033.