Sep 18, 2026 China Unveils 5-Year Plan for Electronics Industry China's 2026–2030 plan targets more than 30 trillion yuan in electronic information manufacturing revenue and 3.5% R&D intensity. It prioritizes AI innovation, integrated-circuit breakthroughs, consumer electronics growth, and wider BeiDou adoption. The Daily CPEC

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U.S. Awards Anderon $1B for Quantum Wafer Manufacturing Anderon will receive a $1 billion CHIPS Act award to expand U.S. quantum wafer production. The IBM subsidiary aims to scale specialized manufacturing, serve diverse quantum architectures, and strengthen domestic supply chains as quantum computing moves toward commercial production. EE Times

Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production High mix electronics manufacturing requires reliable material management. This white paper explains how BMK enhanced traceability, inventory accuracy and picking efficiency using integrated automated storage, digital workflows and reel-level visibility. Technical Paper

Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI Spending to Reach $555 Billion by 2030 as Enterprises Scale AI Beyond Pilots: IDC IDC projects Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI spending to soar from $121.5 billion in 2025 to $555.2 billion by 2030. Agentic AI, infrastructure and enterprise deployments drive growth, with China leading spending and Japan posting the fastest CAGR. IDC

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European AI Spending on Track for $470 Billion by 2030 as Agentic AI Widens the Divide Between Western and Central & Eastern Europe European AI spending will approach $470 billion by 2030, growing 35% annually. GenAI will exceed 55% of the market, while software and agentic AI drive growth. Banking leads spending, healthcare grows fastest amid regulation and talent shortages. IDC

Pin-in-Paste Calculations We are about to implement pin-in-paste technology. How can we insure proper plated hole fill during the screen printing process? Will the process require a different solder paste than the one we were using? The Assembly Brothers, Phil Zarrow and Jim hall explore the options. Board Talk

Technical Papers ■ Oxide Reduction for Reliable Electronics Manufacturing ■ UHDI Fabrication for IC Substrates: SAP and mSAP Processes ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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Waymo to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Singapore in 2028 Waymo plans to launch its autonomous electric ride-hailing service in Singapore by 2028, marking its Southeast Asian debut. The Alphabet unit will test Jaguar I-PACE vehicles, adapt to local conditions, and collaborate with transport authorities. Reuters

Jensen Huang says Nvidia will sell twice as many chips next year Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expects chip sales to double next year, driven by growing global AI investments. At a Scotland summit, he highlighted AI’s economic benefits and stressed the importance of delaying unsafe products until engineers improve them. CNBC

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Wiwynn expects major increase in Texas production Wiwynn expects its US production capacity to reach 20 percent next year as its Texas facility expands. The company is scaling AI server manufacturing, diversifying supply chains, and anticipating stronger demand for ASIC-based and GPU-based servers. Taipei Times

Lai meets with Michigan governor for drone coopreation Taiwan President William Lai and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pledged closer cooperation in drones, semiconductors and automotive technology to strengthen supply chains. Lai urged a bilateral tax agreement to boost investment and economic ties. Taipei Times

Wearable Electronics & Big Data = High Volume, High Mix SMT This paper explores the conflicting requirements of achieving low cost while meeting high volume, high mix requirements. Technical Paper

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America's AI chip talent crisis — why The U.S. needs 157,000 more workers The U.S. faces a shortage of up to 157,000 semiconductor workers by 2030 as AI chip manufacturing expands. Samsung, Intel, TSMC and universities are investing in training programs, recruitment and workforce development to address growing industry demand. CNBC

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OpenAI and Anthropic are making 10 times more revenue than all Chinese AI models combined, research group Rhodium says China's AI models are gaining users but generating limited revenue, raising concerns over startup valuations. Rhodium Group estimates combined revenues at just 10% of OpenAI and Anthropic's, highlighting funding challenges and sustainability risks for Chinese AI developers. CNBC

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Is China Driving Anti-AI Sentiment? AI safety and data-center concerns draw attention across political divides. Tech leaders cite possible foreign influence, but researchers find limited evidence, pointing instead to organic opposition driven by energy costs, infrastructure demands, and local impacts. The Dispatch

China optical suppliers power smart glasses supply chain China's optical suppliers are expanding their presence in the global smart glasses, virtual reality, and augmented reality supply chains as demand for AI-powered glasses accelerates worldwide, strengthening China's role in advanced optical technologies and wearable devices. Digitimes

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Why Taiwan's tech needs better storytelling to win global capital Taiwan boasts strong R&D and technological innovation, but struggles to commercialize its advances globally. Expanding international partnerships, market access and commercialization efforts could help translate its technology strengths into broader economic opportunities. Digitimes