Hardware2 hOctober 30, 2026, 09:13

Episil-Precision fire hits under 10% of capacity, lines to restart in two weeks

A localized fire broke out on October 28 at Episil-Precision's plant on Innovation First Road in Hsinchu Science Park, with no injuries or trapped personnel. Less than 10% of capacity was affected, and the 6- and 8-inch lines are set to restart within two weeks.

Digitimes

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Fire broke out October 28 at the Innovation First Road site in Hsinchu
No injuries or trapped personnel reported
Less than 10% of production capacity affected
6- and 8-inch lines to restart within two weeks

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