Taiwan's connector makers head into 2H26 on AI demand, but face rising costs and supply constraints

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By Willis KeJun 30, 2026, 8:33 pm269 ptsTop
AI-driven demand is expected to keep Taiwan's connector industry on a growth trajectory in the second half of 2026, with AI servers, data centers and high-speed interconnects continuing to underpin investment. Yet a combination of component shortages, elevated raw material prices and product transition costs is…

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