Weekly news roundup: From October 5 to October 11, 2026
This week's coverage highlights intensifying efforts to build resilient semiconductor and AI hardware supply chains. Elon Musk's Terafab project faces manufacturing, packaging, printed circuit board (PCB) yield, partnership, and governance questions, while Intel remains involved and TSMC's role may be limited. Samsung reportedly advances HBM4E high-bandwidth memory validation and glass interposer testing. Vicor expands patent litigation over AI server power systems. Taiwan restricts China-made fiberglass sleeves, and China's new five-year plan prioritizes advanced PCBs, materials, equipment, and domestic investment.
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