International Tech News:

1. Texas Instruments (TI) recently launched a new industrial Digital Micromirror Device (DMD), the DLP991UUV, to drive the development of next-generation digital lithography technology.

2. Hit by weak automotive demand and growing competition from Chinese players such as BYD, Europe’s automotive industry is undergoing a difficult restructuring, with local manufacturers possibly forced to shut down as many as eight factories.

3. By 2026, global demand for CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) technology is expected to surge to 1 million wafers.

4. LG Display is reportedly considering selling its LCD module factory located in Yantai, Shandong Province, China.

5. On the evening of October 15, Dr. Ni Feng delivered a lecture titled “Huawei’s Product Management Strategy” at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School. Song Shiqiang and the Slkor/Kinghelm R&D team attended the entire session for learning.

6. As of 2025, venture capital (VC) firms and investors have poured $192.7 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) startups, setting a new global record.

Domestic Tech News:

1. Rockchip’s next-generation flagship chip, the RK3688, is currently under development. The CPU is expected to reach 300 KDMPIS, while the GPU will deliver 2 TFLOPS of performance.

2. The first batch of products has successfully rolled off the production line of the 8-inch MEMS wafer EPC project at Bengbu Sensor Valley, with a total investment of RMB 5.06 billion.

3. Recently, Xincheng Hanqi (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd. was established, which is wholly owned by Guangdong Xincheng Hanqi Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of BIWIN Storage.

4. Dike Tech (300842) plans to acquire a 62.5% stake in Jiangsu Jingkai Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of RMB 300 million.

5. The IPO applications of Xiamen UXS Chip Co., Ltd. and Beijing On-Bright Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. on the Science and Technology Innovation Board have been approved by the listing committee.

6. The silicon-based OLED microdisplay manufacturer, SeeYA Technology Co., Ltd., has officially submitted its prospectus for an IPO on the Science and Technology Innovation Board, drawing significant market attention.