Electronics Manufacturing

Taoyuan – September 07, 2026 -- Manz Asia and SUSS have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate inkjet printing technology for advanced semiconductor packaging, targeting a shift from lab-scale development to high-volume manufacturing.

Manz Asia brings inkjet expertise while SUSS contributes semiconductor process depth

The partnership pairs Manz Asia's proven inkjet capabilities, manufacturing engineering and position in the panel-level packaging ecosystem with SUSS' semiconductor process expertise and global customer reach. Manz Asia's end-to-end inkjet development platform spans material and substrate preparation, printing, curing and process characterization under a Lab-to-Fab approach.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Mind With Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. has signed distributor agreements in Germany and Belgium to bring its AnAn panda companion robot to European retail shelves in September 2026, priced between $1,000 and $1,500 overseas. A production run of 100 units has already been completed, with samples available for immediate shipment to channel partners.

AnAn debuts at IFA Berlin's Robots on the Runway showcase

The robot will make its European debut on September 5, 2026, at the Creator Stage in Palais am Funkturm, Berlin, as part of IFA's flagship Robots on the Runway program. The presentation will feature a live demonstration of AnAn's full-body tactile sensing system, which responds to touch through gentle movements and emotional feedback. The robot also includes proactive interaction features, gentle reminder functions, and long-term memory capable of learning a user's habits over time.

Cypress, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- Skyworth USA has named Performance Plus Marketing the winner of its inaugural 2026 Manufacturer's Representative of the Year Award, recognizing the independent rep's sales leadership across the Rocky Mountain Region.

Skyworth cites banner sales year and unconventional field marketing tactics

Michael Gleason, Director of Sales at Skyworth USA, credited Performance Plus Marketing with a standout sales performance in 2026, noting the rep purchased a trailer and toured its territory showcasing an 86-inch Canvas Elite television to dealers and integrators. Gleason said the effort amplified the brand's market momentum.

San Jose, Calif. – September 07, 2026 -- MulticoreWare, Inc. has acquired Simulus Automation Pvt. Ltd., a semiconductor design and verification specialist, to merge hardware engineering with its existing AI software and accelerated computing business.

MulticoreWare adds native FPGA design capabilities to its compute portfolio

The deal brings High-Level Synthesis and RTL implementation expertise in-house, completing MulticoreWare's heterogeneous compute stack alongside its existing CPU, GPU, DSP, and NPU capabilities. The combined team will target sensor fusion and Physical AI workloads for edge and robotics applications.

Denver – September 07, 2026 -- TCL is bringing its SQD-Mini LED television lineup to the custom installation channel for the first time, showcasing the technology at CEDIA 2026 alongside a 136-inch commercial display and its largest RGB-Mini LED TV.

TCL targets custom installers with three SQD-Mini LED series

The SQD-Mini LED family spans three TV series aimed at custom integrators: the X11L for buyers wanting maximum performance, the QM8L positioned against competitors' flagship models at lower price points, and the QM7L marketed as the only high-color TV series in its class. All three use TCL's Deep Color System to deliver 100% BT2020 color coverage based on tested unit performance, according to the company, along with expanded local dimming zones for deeper blacks and brighter HDR highlights.

Berlin – September 07, 2026 -- Eyesafe unveiled two additions to its screen protection platform at IFA 2026, including a privacy film that delivers roughly 12% higher light transmission than standard privacy screens without sacrificing side-angle protection.

Eyesafe HT Privacy cuts the brightness trade-off long tied to privacy screens

Laboratory measurements across leading smartphones and industry reference displays showed Eyesafe HT Privacy achieving 74–75% average light transmission, compared with 66.3% for standard privacy film, according to company data from August 2026. The technology maintained effective side-angle privacy and showed no visible color shift on any tested display, with color difference measured at ΔE2000 ≤1.9. Eyesafe CEO Justin Barrett said the technology delivers a brighter head-on picture while keeping side-angle privacy intact.

HONG KONG – September 04, 2026 -- Global professional buyer pre-registration for the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is running 25% ahead of the same period last year, with North America and Europe driving the sharpest gains, organizers said.

Over 4,200 suppliers to fill 8,000 booths across two phases

The event runs October 11-21 at AsiaWorld-Expo under the theme "Connecting Global Innovation, Enabling Sustainable Sourcing." More than 4,200 Asia-based suppliers will occupy over 8,000 booths, presenting upwards of 330,000 new products spanning consumer electronics, gaming, mobile electronics, smart home, security & appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports & outdoor. John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, said the format lets buyers validate trends, inspect samples, place orders and secure suppliers in a single visit.

Cypress, Calif. – September 04, 2026 -- SKYWORTH USA has debuted the C2 Canvas Art® TV, extending its flagship 'True QD-Mini LED Technology' and OmniView Matte ScreenTM from the premium Canvas EliteTM line into its standard Art TV portfolio for the first time.

The C2, available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch models, features over 400 local dimming zones, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The television supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and includes a built-in subwoofer with Dolby Atmos, removing the need for an external soundbar.

Taipei – September 03, 2026 -- Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs showcased 31 technologies at the "2026 Meet Greater South" event on August 28, with innovations already helping manufacturers including Ability opto-Electronics Technology, Li Xiang Machinery, HIWIN Technologies, and TBI Motion Technology win orders from major international clients.

The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) organized the pavilion with research partners Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), Institute for Information Industry (III), and Food Industry Research and Development Institute (FIRDI). The exhibition centered on two themes: extending AI beyond high-tech manufacturing into construction, water monitoring and food production, and driving industrial upgrading across central and southern Taiwan.

HONG KONG – September 03, 2026 -- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (01070.HK) reported adjusted profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 1.64 billion for the first half of 2026, up 54.3% year-on-year, as revenue climbed 16.4% to HKD 63.76 billion.

Gross profit rose 30.3% to HKD 10.90 billion, while net profit after tax reached HKD 1.62 billion. Annualized return on equity improved 4.2 percentage points to 16.5%. Overall expense ratio was held at 11.7% of revenue, which the company attributed to AI-driven operational efficiency and scale economies.