Silicone Precision Acquires NT$2.188B Hsinchu Facility for AI Silicon Photonics Testing

Silicone Precision Industries (stock code 6257) acquired a Hsinchu Science Park facility for NT$2.188 billion through its subsidiary, purchasing approximately 7,870 ping of land and 14,215 ping of building space. The facility will support AI interconnect silicon photonics and high-speed optical communication IC testing, plus AI ASIC wafer and CoWoS chip testing, adding 25% production capacity once operational. The expansion directly targets AI connectivity and high-performance computing chip demand, as Hukou Plant 2 entered mass production in H2 2026 and Zhongxing Plant 3 is scheduled for early 2027.

Silicone Precision Acquires NT$2.188B Hsinchu Science Park Facility

Silicone Precision Industries purchased the Hsinchu Science Park facility and attached equipment for NT$2.188 billion via subsidiary Silicone Precision Joint Testing. The land measures approximately 7,870 ping with building area of approximately 14,215 ping. The company will invest in AI interconnect silicon photonics, high-speed optical communication IC testing equipment R&D and testing services, and handle AI ASIC wafer and advanced CoWoS chip testing. The new Hsinchu Science Park facility will add 25% production capacity once mass production begins, with capacity allocation directly aligned to AI connectivity and high-performance computing chip demand.

Company Deploys Over 100 EIC/PIC Testing Machines Across Facilities

Silicone Precision previously purchased a facility in Hukou Industrial Park. Hukou Plant 2 entered mass production in H2 2026, while Zhongxing Plant 3 is scheduled to begin production in early 2027, expanding operations simultaneously in Hsinchu Science Park and Hukou. Product lines concentrate on high-speed interconnect and optical communication testing, covering EIC, PIC, Optical Engine, and laser light sources. The company deployed equipment R&D, engineering verification, and mass production capabilities, with over 100 machines assisting customers in EIC and PIC testing. Continued investment targets proprietary equipment, customized platforms, optoelectronic co-testing, automatic fiber coupling, and precision positioning technology.

AI-Related Revenue Reaches NT$3.6B in Jan-Aug 2026

AI-related business proportion continued rising. From January to August 2026, AI, CPU, GPU, ASIC, and silicon photonics-related product revenue totaled approximately NT$3.6 billion, up over 40% year-over-year, with revenue share increasing from approximately 20% in the same period last year to 24%. Q3 2026 AI-related revenue grew approximately 40% year-over-year. The company targets AI revenue share exceeding 30% next year, with optical communication and silicon photonics-related product revenue share also targeting above 30% in 2027.

Q3 2026 Revenue Totals NT$6.172B with EPS of NT$2.84

Silicone Precision Industries Q3 2026 consolidated revenue reached NT$6.172 billion, up 27% year-over-year, with net income attributable to parent company owners of NT$1.354 billion and EPS of NT$2.84. Jan-Sep 2026 consolidated revenue totaled NT$17.346 billion, up 21% year-over-year, with net income attributable to parent company of NT$3.58 billion and EPS of NT$7.49, exceeding full-year 2025 EPS of NT$6.14. October 2026 consolidated revenue reached NT$2.1 billion, up nearly 1% month-over-month and 21.81% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of single-month revenue exceeding NT$2 billion. Jan-Oct 2026 consolidated revenue totaled NT$19.447 billion, approaching full-year 2025 total of NT$19.59 billion. Zhongxing Plant 3 is scheduled for early 2027 mass production, and the new Hsinchu Science Park facility will add 25% capacity once operational.

FAQ

What did Silicone Precision Industries acquire in Hsinchu Science Park?

Silicone Precision Industries acquired a Hsinchu Science Park facility for NT$2.188 billion through its subsidiary, purchasing approximately 7,870 ping of land and 14,215 ping of building space. The facility will be used for AI interconnect silicon photonics, high-speed optical communication IC testing equipment R&D and testing services, and AI ASIC wafer and CoWoS chip testing.

How much production capacity will the new Hsinchu facility add?

The new Hsinchu Science Park facility will add 25% production capacity once mass production begins. Capacity allocation directly targets AI connectivity and high-performance computing chip demand.

What was Silicone Precision's AI-related revenue performance in 2026?

From January to August 2026, AI, CPU, GPU, ASIC, and silicon photonics-related product revenue totaled approximately NT$3.6 billion, up over 40% year-over-year. Revenue share increased from approximately 20% in the same period last year to 24%. Q3 2026 AI-related revenue grew approximately 40% year-over-year.