ASMPT Sees Second-Quarter Sales Forecast Beat Due to AI Demand
THE SO WHAT
Backend chip gear is printing again — AI demand is now driving upside not just for GPU vendors but for the packaging and assembly layer. If you rely on advanced packaging capacity, assume longer lead times and less pricing power than your 2025 models baked in.
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