DJI’s ‘Catfish’ Entry: A Reevaluation of the Entire 3D Printing Industry

DJI's 'Catfish' Entry: A Reevaluation of the Entire 3D Printing Industry

The news of DJI’s investment in Smart派 is one of the most discussed events in the 3D printing field recently. This investment serves as a signal, indicating that this rapidly growing sector is entering a new phase of competition. Why did DJI invest in Smart派? To understand the impact, we must first look at the … Read more

Tsinghua Student Breaks Chip Monopoly, Domestic Sensors Make a Global Comeback, Steady Progress on the High-End Path!

Tsinghua Student Breaks Chip Monopoly, Domestic Sensors Make a Global Comeback, Steady Progress on the High-End Path!

From starting a business in a makeshift shed to becoming the second largest global supplier, this Tsinghua University graduate has spent 20 years carving out a path for domestic alternatives in the chip industry dominated by foreign giants. Author|Jian Yan Editor|Chun Yu Starting from a Makeshift Shed In 2003, during the nascent stage of China’s … Read more

The PCB Design Industry is Becoming More Competitive: Just Getting Paid is Good Enough

Recently, while chatting with a colleague, I mentioned that I had underquoted a project. He replied that his company has a project that has been ongoing for three years without completion, and they haven’t been paid yet. He said that in this day and age, just getting paid is already a good thing, and we … Read more

How Unlisted Chip Companies Can Sustain Profitability

Even if we take it easy in 2026, Sanwu Micro can still achieve profitability, but anxiety continues to haunt me. The chip industry has a characteristic: the sales performance of 2026 is determined by that of 2025, and the performance of 2027 is determined by that of 2026. As we approach the end of 2025, … Read more

What Does ‘The Winner Takes It All’ Mean?

Today, we will analyze in detail the classic expression “The winner takes it all.” The core meaning of “The winner takes it all” is literally “the winner takes everything.” It describes a rule or outcome of competition or confrontation, where the ultimate victor receives all the rewards, benefits, or honors, while the loser ends up … Read more

The AI Chip War: How Long Can NVIDIA’s Moat Last?

Let’s start with the first article, focusing on NVIDIA, the highest-valued company in the world. Starting at the end of 2024, NVIDIA’s latest GB200 chip will cost over $70,000 per unit. This is just the price of the chip itself—if you want to buy a complete GB200 system with eight chips and interconnect devices, the … Read more

What Does ‘Winner Takes All’ Mean?

“Winner takes all” is a very practical idiom, meaning “the winner takes everything” or “the victor gets all.” It describes a competitive rule where the ultimate winner receives all the rewards, while other participants gain nothing. This idiom can be applied in many fields, such as politics, business, and sports. Core Meaning Literal meaning: The … Read more

TP-Link’s Chip Team Cut Amidst Layoffs: Two Chips Abandoned, Compensation N+3!

TP-Link's Chip Team Cut Amidst Layoffs: Two Chips Abandoned, Compensation N+3!

The router giant TP-Link’s journey in chip self-development ultimately could not withstand the winter of 2025. Following the rapid layoffs of the Shanghai team of its export entity, Lianzhou International, in June, news has recently emerged that its chip division has been completely disbanded, with even two router chips that had successfully taped out and … Read more

Chip Wars: The Rise and Fall of Japan’s Semiconductor Industry

Chip Wars: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Semiconductor Industry

By the 1980s, Japan seemed to be the main beneficiary of the U.S. supply chain strategy. Japanese trade and foreign investment surged. Tokyo’s role in the Asian economy and politics was expanding irreversibly. If Japan could quickly establish dominance in the chip industry, what could stop it from replacing the U.S. geopolitical advantage? The Golden … Read more

From ‘Tech Show’ to ‘Order Frenzy’: Are Humanoid Robot Billion-Yuan Orders Just Entry Tickets? Unveiling the Truth Behind the Reshuffle

From 'Tech Show' to 'Order Frenzy': Are Humanoid Robot Billion-Yuan Orders Just Entry Tickets? Unveiling the Truth Behind the Reshuffle

Orders are not only lifelines but also entry tickets for reshuffling. Author: Lu Yongli Editor: Liu Huan Currently, the humanoid robot industry is rife with undercurrents, and a “battle for orders” is heating up. In early September, UBTECH set a new global record for a single order amount with a 250 million yuan procurement contract … Read more