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Who moved into mass production in AI infrastructure?

Starts of production, volume ramps and SOPs · 82 findings in the last 90 days · 273 since 1 Feb 2022 · latest 30 Oct 2026

Frontier Tech Intelligence reads 100+ sources in eleven languages every day and tags every dated finding that bears on this question. In the last 90 days, 82 findings in AI infrastructure did; the companies named most often were CXMT (10), TSMC (9), Samsung Electronics (8). Since 1 Feb 2022 the count is 273. Below are the latest findings with their outlet and date, and the companies they name.

The latest findings

  1. Nano-core Chip raises more than RMB 1 billion in Series C2 funding.

    The Hangzhou-based AI inference chip developer announced on October 28 that JianTou Investment led the round, with participation from Hangzhou Capital, Kaitai Capital, and other investors. Nano-core Chip will use the proceeds for product development and preparation for volume production.

    TechNode

  2. Sunlord Electronics is preparing capacity expansion and plans to start volume shipments of four-phase TLVR products in the second half of 2027.

    The four-phase TLVR project is scheduled to enter mass production and shipments in the second half of next year. Sunlord Electronics said the product will be priced higher than the TLVR projects it is primarily delivering this year, potentially lifting its AI inductor ASP.

    36Kr newsflashes

  3. TFC Optical Communication is advancing NPO products toward potential mass production in 2027.

    TFC Optical Communication’s NPO supporting products remain in research and development, customer sampling, and validation. If subsequent validation and customer onboarding proceed smoothly, the company expects potential scaled mass production in 2027.

    Yicai

  4. Global Technology began its first mass production of automotive semiconductors with Hyundai Mobis.

    The fabless semiconductor company is entering automotive-chip manufacturing through a collaboration with Hyundai Mobis, establishing its first mass-production supply link involving Hyundai and Kia.

    The Elec · Hyundai Mobis, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia

  5. LS Eco Energy is investing KRW 65 billion in Vietnam to produce ultracapacitors for AI data centers.

    LS Eco Energy’s Vietnamese production subsidiary LSCV will build ultracapacitor manufacturing equipment based on LS Materials’ technology and operate as an OEM producer. Mass production and supply are scheduled to begin in April 2027, with a 2030 annual revenue target of approximately KRW 150 billion.

    ZDNet Korea

  6. Siemens and Nvidia collaborate on AI-powered board inspection preparation.

    The collaboration combines Siemens digital twin software with Nvidia Cosmos to prepare optical inspection checks before physical board production begins.

    Tech in Asia · NVIDIA, Siemens

  7. Suzhou TFC Optical Communication Co., Ltd. is increasing production of FAU and ELS products for CPO applications based on customer demand.

    TFC said its CPO-supporting FAU and ELS products have established performance, yield, and delivery capabilities, and that it will continue ramping production according to customer requirements. Its related NPO products remain at the sample stage, while the recent CPO/NPO production-ramp pace has not changed significantly.

    36Kr newsflashes

  8. SpaceX plans to begin volume chip production at the Terafab factory in late 2028.

    SpaceX plans to achieve mass production at the Terafab facility in the third or fourth quarter of 2028. The factory is intended to supply advanced AI processors and other chips for Tesla and SpaceX at large scale.

    36Kr newsflashes · SpaceX, Tesla

  9. Fujifilm is preparing EUV photoresist mass production in Pyeongtaek to expand its Samsung Electronics business.

    Fujifilm is expanding extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresist production capacity in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, to deepen cooperation with Samsung Electronics. The move positions Fujifilm to supply more EUV lithography materials for advanced chip manufacturing.

    The Elec · Samsung Electronics

  10. NTT and three Japanese manufacturers will mass-produce photonic chiplets by 2031

    NTT will bring optical interconnects close to GPUs through domestic mass production of photonic-electronic integration devices called photonic chiplets. NTT Innovative Devices, Furukawa Electric, Toshiba-affiliated Japan Semiconductor, and Shinko Electric Industries will establish the mass-production framework by 2031.

    Nikkei xTech · NTT, Toshiba

  11. xMEMS Labs begins mass production of XMC-2400 and XMC-4800 solid-state cooling chips for edge AI and data centers.

    Santa Clara, California-based xMEMS Labs has started mass production of its XMC-2400 and XMC-4800 µCooling chips, all-silicon solid-state devices that move air without rotating blades or bearings, for AI glasses, smartphones, and data-center hardware.

    The AI Insider

  12. Alibaba DAMO Academy unveiled a Xuantie RISC-V processor roadmap for autonomous driving and embodied intelligence.

    At the RISC-V China Summit in Shenzhen on October 19, Alibaba DAMO Academy released a product roadmap targeting autonomous-driving and embodied-intelligence applications, with the stated aim of advancing RISC-V processors toward high-volume production.

    36Kr newsflashes

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Named most often, last 90 days

10CXMT9TSMC8Samsung Electronics6NVIDIA4Huawei3Intel2Tesla2Xiaomi

Mentions in findings that bear on this question. Each company has a file.

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Who moved into mass production in AI infrastructure?

82 dated findings in AI infrastructure bear on this in the last 90 days (starts of production, volume ramps and SOPs). The companies named most in the last 90 days: CXMT (10), TSMC (9), Samsung Electronics (8), NVIDIA (6), Huawei (4). Latest: Nano-core Chip raises more than RMB 1 billion in Series C2 funding. (TechNode, 30 Oct 2026) Sunlord Electronics is preparing capacity expansion and plans to start volume shipments of four-phase TLVR products in the second half of 2027. (36Kr newsflashes, 30 Oct 2026) TFC Optical Communication is advancing NPO products toward potential mass production in 2027. (Yicai, 28 Oct 2026) Frontier Tech Intelligence, from 100+ sources.

Which companies in AI infrastructure are named most for starts of production?

The companies named most in the last 90 days: CXMT (10), TSMC (9), Samsung Electronics (8), NVIDIA (6), Huawei (4). Counted over 82 findings of the last 90 days.

What are the latest findings on starts of production, volume ramps and SOPs in AI infrastructure?

Nano-core Chip raises more than RMB 1 billion in Series C2 funding. (TechNode, 30 Oct 2026) Sunlord Electronics is preparing capacity expansion and plans to start volume shipments of four-phase TLVR products in the second half of 2027. (36Kr newsflashes, 30 Oct 2026) TFC Optical Communication is advancing NPO products toward potential mass production in 2027. (Yicai, 28 Oct 2026)

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