Category: Automation

Taiwan Excellence Pavillion Fosters Connections in ASEAN and Beyond Through Successful Debut at AT X SG

Excellence in design, quality, Taiwanese R&D, manufacturing and innovation. These attributes of Taiwan Excellence were on full display at the Asia Tech x Singapore (AT x SG) event from 6 to 9 June. The show, which concluded today, saw an array of award-winning technologies in the fields of 5G and smart telecom, security and solutions for enterprises and Artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) smart applications from 15 Taiwanese tech brands showcased to over 17,000 attendees from across the globe.

These leading Taiwanese companies including AIFA, Nilvana, PanelSemi, PLANET, MSi, TPI Software, and Z-Com came together for the first time at AT x SG to display solutions ranging from mini LED displays to smart home controllers, and industrial wireless routers.

Ms Wu Yiling, Director of Taiwan Trade Centre Singapore, said, “We are delighted to make a successful debut at this landmark event. Singapore is an important trade partner of Taiwan, and we have a close and long established bilateral relationship. Through Taiwan Excellence’s inaugural participation at ATxSG, we hope to promote partnerships, share our cutting-edge technologies, and facilitate knowledge exchange between leading Taiwanese companies, innovators and members of the ICT industry in the Southeast Asia region, affirming Taiwan’s commitment to Singapore and to the region.”

Key products that were on display included:

PanelSemi’s MagiCylinder, the world’s first AM Mini LED direct view display that is flexible, rollable and multi-tiling-able. The MagiCylinder offers low energy consumption and a good cooling system, and is the world’s thinnest at only 1mm thickness.

MSi FUNTORO’s TS Series, a smart and complete solution with a cloud management platform for electric buses. Through the integration of CANBUS and various sensors, the vehicle and driving data are collected and transmitted to the backend platform to allow real-time fleet management and remote monitoring on system devices, driver behaviors, on-duty time and battery efficiency to enhance fleet safety and operation efficiency.

Z-Com’s SP230-S5, an outdoor wireless AP which can operate in point to point, bridge & coverage modes. Based on 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, throughput is up to 1,167Mbps. With built-in high gain antennas & ERIP 38dBm, its coverage can be 400 meters & transmit over 6KM for video streaming at PTP mode.

Rick Ng, Business Development Manager, Z-Com Inc., said, “Being at this exhibition is an important step in gaining a foothold in Singapore and ASEAN. This show has provided us a good opportunity to showcase the latest technology from Z-Com Inc. which focuses on smart telecom including long range wireless routers.”

Yvonne Chien, General Manager Singapore, TPI Software, “This experience was definitely a good one, where we were able to showcase our award winning product that uses IP technology, the DigiRunner, a platform for businesses to manage their application programming interfaces, allowing us to form a deeper connection with customers from all over ASEAN.”

Chloe Hsu, Marketing Manager, PLANET Technology Corporation, added, “For 20 years in a row, a total of 63 products and solutions from PLANET have received the Taiwan Excellence Award. We are delighted to be able to showcase three of these award winning products and solutions here at the exhibition. We will continue to provide innovative network products for the global market, utilizing advanced technology and environmental sustainability to realize a sustainable network communication infrastructure.”

This marked Taiwan’s inaugural participation at Southeast Asia’s leading trade technology exhibition, which has opened up avenues for the market to reach out to not only their trading and technology partners in the region but also foster further collaborations with partners from ASEAN and the world.

More information about the products displayed at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion can be found here. https://preciouscomms.box.com/s/p28iqs9c4xgmjcn01lxhsxxoe10atlm3

About Taiwan Excellence Awards

The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993. Every year, eligible candidates are subjected to a rigorous and stringent selection system that covers four major aspects of “R&D”, “Design”, “Quality” and “Marketing” to identify outstanding products that offer “Innovative Value” while satisfying the key criterion of being “made in Taiwan”. Products that have been selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards would serve as examples of the domestic industries and be promoted by the government in the international market to shape the creative image of Taiwanese businesses.

The organizers of Taiwan Excellence

– The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), which was established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on January 1, 1969, is responsible for formulating Taiwan’s international trade policies, promoting trade, and managing trade-related activities.

– Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises to expand their global reach. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.

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Monarch Tractor Expands AI R&D Team in Singapore

  • After initially establishing an operations and technology teams presence in Singapore in 2021, the Silicon Valley-based company prepares for major global growth and talent development

Monarch Tractor, maker of the MK-V, the fully electric, driver-optional, connected tractor, today announces the expansion of its operations in Singapore, signaling major growth and appetite for the company’s A.I., robotics and smart farming technology within the Asia Pacific region (APAC). Building off of its existing Singapore presence and successful expansion into Hyderabad, India, earlier this year, Monarch Tractor will move to develop the next generation of data scientists, machine learning engineers and A.I. practitioners by partnering with government agencies and academic institutions to grow their A.I. research & development team.

Monarch Tractor Hero
Monarch Tractor Hero

“After our early success in Singapore with the development of our ‘Monarch Auto Drive’ tractor operation, we’re excited to continue to evolve our technology with the help of Singapore’s finest talent,” said Praveen Penmetsa, Co-Founder & CEO, Monarch Tractor. “In partnership with the Singapore government, Monarch Tractor is able to provide more job opportunities and also propel our mission for a greener future. More than ever, farmers, government bodies and consumers are looking for more viable options to sustain our planet.”

Building upon Singapore’s early success to develop the MK-V’s driverless capabilities, Monarch’s expansion and development of new talent will work to create automation capabilities that extend to full farm operations leading to the enablement of profitable and sustainable agricultural practices within the region and globally.

As almost 25 percent of global GHG emissions result from agriculture, this strategic expansion will champion and enable large-scale emissions reductions that support Singapore’s Green Plan 2030, including the country’s aspiration to become net-zero by 2050. Monarch is currently hiring talent throughout Singapore to support and develop cutting-edge A.I. robotics technology – creating a smarter, greener and safer farming industry.

Following its launch in 2020, Monarch Tractor has continued to revolutionize the agriculture industry at a global scale through innovative electric and autonomous capabilities. Moving to bring AI to farmer’s fingertips, the company has captured the attention of other major sustainable-focused countries within APAC including New Zealand, where Monarch delivered the first-ever electric tractor to the NZ0 farm.

To learn more about Monarch Tractor, visit www.monarchtractor.com.

About Monarch Tractor
Founded in 2018, Monarch Tractor’s Founder Series MK-V is the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, connected tractor set to enhance farmers’ existing operations, alleviate labor shortages, and maximize yields. Monarch Tractor is committed to elevating farming practices to enable clean, efficient, and economically viable solutions for today’s farmers and the generations of farmers to come. With cutting-edge technology, global reach, and an experienced team, Monarch is delivering meaningful change for the future of farming. For more information, visit www.monarchtractor.com.

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Sling & Stone l monarchtractor@slingstone.com

eDriving Helps Fleets Reduce Eco Impact with NEW EcoDrive powered by Greater Than Feature in its Driver Safety & Sustainability Application, Mentor

eDriving(SM), a Solera company and leading global provider of digital driver risk management solutions, today announced the global availability of its EcoDrive feature powered by Greater Than (GREAT:ST), a global provider of technology that converts GPS data into powerful insights and driver scores. The integration of EcoDrive into eDriving’s award-winning digital driver safety app, Mentor(SM), will enable eDriving to further support its global clients in achieving their safety AND sustainability goals.

Revolutionising driver risk management for over 25 years, eDriving is the trusted partner of choice for many of the world’s largest sales, service, and delivery fleets, supporting over two million drivers in 125 countries with award-winning digital driver risk management solutions. Its smartphone-based Mentor programme identifies and remediates drivers’ risky habits behind the wheel with scoring, training, coaching, and gamification, achieving up to an 89% reduction in risky driver behaviour over 18 months.

The integration of Greater Than’s AI-based technology extends Mentor’s value proposition from a comprehensive driver safety solution to a holistic driver safety AND sustainability solution. The optional EcoDrive enhancement to Mentor empowers organisations to help drivers reduce their CO2 emissions/EV battery consumption while ensuring their safe return home each day. This strategic step elevates Mentor’s sustainability benefits by enabling reduction of carbon emissions and EV battery consumption of up to 20%. In addition, EcoDrive facilitates more accurate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting with harmonised data on an organisation’s CO2 savings.

“We are absolutely thrilled to see our customers embracing this new offering so quickly, with deployments of EcoDrive already beginning around the world. Our health- and safety-minded customers are keen to take ownership of their climate impact and contribute to their organisations’ ESG initiatives by quantifying and reporting on their sustainability efforts,” said Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder of eDriving. “By helping fleet drivers understand the impact of their driving on the environment, Mentor and EcoDrive can help them evolve to more eco-friendly behaviours.”

Mentor’s EcoDrive powered by Greater Than leverages Greater Than’s unique pattern-AI technology trained since 2004, using data from over 106 countries and 1,600 cities. This technology conducts real-time driving analysis to calculate CO2 emissions/EV battery consumption savings per individual driver after each trip. Providing a uniform measure of environmental impact, EcoDrive enables fair, transparent, unbiased evaluation of individual drivers’ eco performance. Drivers will be able to see their eco impact rating following each trip on their Mentor dashboard, helping them keep sustainability goals top of mind.

“We are delighted to provide the AI analysis to power this exciting feature in Mentor by eDriving. It’s becoming more important, mandatory in some cases, for companies to measure and report on their ESG activities. And, of course, it’s also about doing the right thing for the planet. We’re proud that our technology empowers eDriving’s customers with previously unseen climate impact insights to help them elevate their eco efforts,” said Liselott Johansson, CEO, Greater Than.

EcoDrive powered by Greater Than is available globally in eDriving’s flagship Mentor business solution, available for fleets of all sizes and vehicle types.

Press contact, eDriving:
Sheila Leverone, Chief Marketing Officer
press@edriving.com

Press contact, Greater Than:
PR@greaterthan.eu
+46 855 593 200

About Solera

Solera is the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management software-as-a-service, data, and services. Through four lines of business – vehicle claims, vehicle repairs, vehicle solutions and fleet solutions – Solera is home to many leading brands in the vehicle lifecycle ecosystem, including Identifix, Audatex, DealerSocket, Omnitracs, LoJack, Spireon, eDriving/Mentor, Explore, cap hpi, Autodata, and others. Solera empowers its customers to succeed in the digital age by providing them with a “one-stop shop” solution that streamlines operations, offers data-driven analytics, and enhances customer engagement, which Solera believes helps customers drive sales, promote customer retention, and improve profit margins. Solera serves over 300,000 global customers and partners in 100+ countries. For more information, visit www.solera.com.

About eDriving

eDriving, a Solera company, helps organisations around the world improve safety, reduce injuries, licence endorsements, carbon emissions, and total cost of fleet ownership through its patented digital driver risk management programmes. These include the Mentor by eDrivingSM smartphone app with FICO(R) Safe Driving Score; the patented, five-stage Crash-Free Culture(R) risk reduction programme; and the Virtual Risk Manager(R) platform, all designed to work together within a privacy-first, data-secure environment that supports drivers and their managers every step of the way. eDriving is the digital driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world’s largest organisations, supporting over 2,000,000 drivers in 125 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving’s research-validated programmes have been recognised with over 120 awards around the world. For more information, visit www.edriving.com.

About Greater Than

Greater Than is a driving data analytics company that specialises in understanding driver impact on the roads. Through the power of artificial intelligence (AI), Greater Than converts GPS data into driver scores that predict crash probability and climate impact. The scores can be further enhanced with additional intelligence including an analytics dashboard, prevention tool, and summary reports.

Insurance companies, underwriters, fleet solution providers, mobility providers and other owners of GPS data use Greater Than’s analysis to optimise driver risk management, achieve insurance profitability, manage sustainability & ESG reporting, and monetise GPS data. Greater Than (GREAT.ST) is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market. FNCA Sweden AB is the Company’s Certified Adviser. Learn more at www.greaterthan.eu.

Taiwan Excellence Showcases over 30 Award-Winning Products at Asia Tech x Singapore 2023 Debut

  • TAITRA expands visibility in the ASEAN market for 15 participating Taiwan Excellence Award winning brands at ATxSG 2023

Taiwanese innovations were in the limelight at Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2023, with over 30 award-winning products from 14 leading Taiwanese technology companies on display at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion. Making its debut, Taiwan Excellence showcased cutting edge AI, Smart City, Industrial Internet of Things (IioT) and embedded systems solutions to crowds of visitors on the opening day of Asia’s largest technology event.

Mr. Tung Chen-Yuan, Representative of the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore, with the Taiwan Excellence Brands delegates at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion

Established by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan Excellence is an award-winning entity aimed at encouraging Taiwanese companies to innovate and add value to their products. Brands featured included E-Ink, Lanner, MSI, Nilvana, Planet and WebComm.

Guest of Honour, Mr. Tung Chen-Yuan, Representative of the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore, who made a special appearance at the pavilion to view the products and to speak to brand representatives said: “Taiwan Excellence is Taiwan’s brand name, and I am pleased that as a key player in the global technology sector and a dominant force in the different sectors of AI, 5G technology, Smart Home Solutions and enterprise security and solutions, Taiwan is able to demonstrate its innovation capabilities at ASEAN biggest tech event. With Singapore and Taiwan being strong trade partners, this exposure will help our companies gain more visibility and serve as an important opportunity to build inroads to more business and partnership opportunities not only in Singapore but in the region.”

All products and technologies at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion have been distinguished with the Taiwan Excellence Award, the highest accolade bestowed upon Taiwan-originated products based on their excellence in design, quality, marketing, Taiwanese R&D, and manufacturing.

Said Ms Wu Yiling, Director, TAITRA Singapore: “This event is an ideal platform for us to showcase the excellence in innovation and design that Taiwanese companies can achieve to a global audience. In line with the Taiwan government’s initiatives, we aim to help these innovative products and brands break into the regional market and foster greater awareness and interest in Taiwan’s industries.”

Mr Wang Chao Cheng, Product Manager, AIFA Technology Corp. said: “Our products have been well-established in Taiwan, and we are proud to be here representing Taiwan Excellence at ATxSG. We hope that our products will show the progress that Taiwan has made in the field of smart home technology, providing new and innovative options for buyers and consumers alike.”

Crowley Wu, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Zyxel Networks said: “During this event, we aim to showcase our technological advancements with our latest products, including the NWA50AX Access Point, the Cloud-based Smart Managed Switch GS1915-8EP, and the USG FLEX 100 firewall. As a leader in delivering secure and cloud-powered networking solutions, we are thrilled to connect with fellow innovators from around the world and exchange knowledge and experiences, as the tech industry is constantly evolving.”

The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is located at Singapore Expo, Hall 3, Booth 3L2-03, and can be visited until June 9, 2023. The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion features an interactive platform, offering visitors a close-up experience with the products on exhibit. Located strategically, the pavilion helps hightlight the innovative brilliance of Taiwanese tech leaders and bolster their brands reputation and esteem.

About Taiwan Excellence Awards
The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993. Every year, eligible candidates are subjected to a rigorous and stringent selection system that covers four major aspects of “R&D”, “Design”, “Quality” and “Marketing” to identify outstanding products that offer “Innovative Value” while satisfying the key criterion of being “made in Taiwan”. Products that have been selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards would serve as examples of the domestic industries and be promoted by the government in the international market to shape the creative image of Taiwanese businesses.

The organizers of Taiwan Excellence
– The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), which was established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on January 1, 1969, is responsible for formulating Taiwan’s international trade policies, promoting trade, and managing trade-related activities.

– Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises to expand their global reach. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.

For Media Enquiries
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Tel: +65 6303 0567
Email: taitra2023@preciouscomms.com

Autonomous Mobile Robots by Synergy Dynamics (HK) Ltd Triumph in Warehouse Trials Across China

Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited, a leading autonomous mobile robot company, has successfully completed testing of its robots in multiple warehouses across China. The robots have demonstrated their ability to move efficiently and transport materials, significantly improving productivity and reducing labor costs.

The successful testing period conducted by Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited is a significant achievement for the company, demonstrating its ability to develop and deploy advanced autonomous mobile robots that can revolutionize the logistics industry. The testing, which involved various warehouses and applications, showcased the robots’ adaptability and versatility, indicating their potential to solve other logistical challenges companies face.

Quan Lan, CEO of Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited, expressed his satisfaction with the testing results, saying, “We are thrilled with the results of our testing. Our autonomous mobile robots have shown that they are capable of revolutionizing the way warehouses operate. By reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency, our robots will help companies save money and increase their competitiveness.”

The robots’ ability to navigate complex environments, avoid obstacles and communicate with each other to optimize their movements was a critical factor in the testing’s success. The robots can use advanced algorithms and sensors to detect their surroundings and adjust their movements accordingly. This feature is essential in warehouses, where there are multiple obstacles, such as racks, boxes, and people, that the robots need to navigate to transport materials from one location to another.

The robots’ efficiency and productivity have also been tested and shown to improve warehouse efficiency by up to 50%. By automating manual tasks and optimizing the movement of materials, the robots can reduce labor costs and improve productivity, ultimately leading to higher profits for companies.

Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited plans to release a full fleet of robots by 2024, indicating the company’s confidence in the technology’s potential to disrupt the logistics industry positively. The company’s focus on developing robots designed for different applications also indicates its commitment to solving specific logistical challenges faced by different companies.

Stephen Lei, Chief Technology Officer at Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited, emphasized the company’s goal of providing customers with cutting-edge solutions. He said, “Our goal is to provide companies with the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Our robots are innovative and intelligent, and we are excited to bring them to market.”

The interest shown by major companies in China and other countries highlights the potential market for Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited robotic solutions. With the increasing demand for advanced logistics technologies, Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited is well-positioned to capture significant market share with its innovative automated solutions.

About Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited
Founded in 2013, Synergy Dynamics (HK) Limited is a robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) company creating robots to tackle real-world problems. Headquartered in Shenzhen, our mission is to use the power of AI robotics to improve warehouse procedures and the lives of human workers.

Contact Information:
Marcus Lee
Director of Investor Relations
marcus.lee@automatedsynergy.com
+852 370 276 50

Taiwan Excellence Debuts at ATxSG 2023 with Award-Winning Tech Solutions

Taiwan Excellence, an award-winning entity established by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), makes its debut at this year’s Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) Conference 2023. It will be showcasing over 30 innovative products ranging from smart home solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart City applications from 15 leading Taiwanese technology companies.

All products and technologies at the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion have been distinguished with the Taiwan Excellence Award, the highest accolade bestowed upon Taiwan-originated products based on their excellence in design, quality, marketing, Taiwanese R&D, and manufacturing. Through this showcase, Taiwan Excellence hopes to bridge up the bilateral ICT communities and foster more collaborations and partnerships with Singapore and other countries in the region.

Said Wu Yi-Ling, Director of Taiwan Trade Centre, Singapore, “We are delighted to be here at Asia Tech x Singapore. As Asia’s flagship technology event, it is the ideal platform for us to show visitors from across the globe Taiwan’s technological advancements and prowess, and the tremendous value that we can bring to any potential collaborations. We also look forward to fostering knowledge exchange and deeper partnerships with customers, fellow innovators, and members of the larger Information and communication technologies industry.”

Taiwan is currently the sixth largest economy in Asia and currently ranks seventh in global competitiveness and 13th globally in innovation. It has been an indispensable player in the world’s high technology sector, dominating the global semiconductor market for the past three decades. The country produces over 60% of the world’s integrated circuits and electronic components and accounts for a considerable share of the global computer hardware, and mobile phones. Taiwan is forging its path from being a manufacturing efficiency-focused to an intellectual property- and innovation-driven economy.

The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is located at Singapore Expo, Hall 3, Booth 3L2-03, and can be visited during the Asia Tech x Singapore Conference 2023 from 7th to 9th June.

Key brands and innovations on show at the Pavilion include:

E-Ink
E Ink Prism is a unique and dynamic material for design which incorporates both black and white, and color changing electronic ink technology. Manufacturers and designers now have the ability to integrate innovative films with surfaces and design to dynamically change colors, patterns, and habitats. Programmable patterns and shapes can be integrated to create designs or functions.

MSI
MSI FUNTORO develops a smart and complete solution with a cloud management platform for electric buses. By integration of CANBUS and various sensors, the vehicle and driving data are collected and transmitted to backend platform to allow real-time fleet management and remote monitoring on system devices, driver behaviors, on-duty time, and battery efficiency to enhance fleet safety and operation efficiency.

Nilvana
Nilvana’s Vision Studio is positioned as an intuitive zero-code AI model development tool to assist industries entering the AI field without any technical barriers and thresholds. Nilvana provides multi-person real-time collaborative labeling, and auto-labeling to accelerate AI development and assist customers and partners in boosting their corporate output value and facilitating the integration of AI applications and IoT edge devices.

WebComm
WebComm’s OETH Cloud Identity Solution allows enterprises to easily implement passwordless verification, improving the single sign-on (SSO) experience. Featuring information security based on International FIDO standards, it enables on-demand payments which reduce the cost of maintenance and building, and allows for easy enablement and fast implementation for enterprises, passwordless SSO with access to VPN, VDI, and various enterprise systems.

About Taiwan Excellence Awards

The Taiwan Excellence Awards were established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993. Every year, eligible candidates are subjected to a rigorous and stringent selection system that covers four major aspects of “R&D”, “Design”, “Quality” and “Marketing” to identify outstanding products that offer “Innovative Value” while satisfying the key criterion of being “made in Taiwan”. Products that have been selected for the Taiwan Excellence Awards would serve as examples of the domestic industries and be promoted by the government in the international market to shape the creative image of Taiwanese businesses.

The organizers of Taiwan Excellence

– The Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), which was established by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) on January 1, 1969, is responsible for formulating Taiwan’s international trade policies, promoting trade, and managing trade-related activities.

– Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan’s foremost nonprofit trade promoting organization. Sponsored by the government and industry organizations, TAITRA assists enterprises to expand their global reach. Together with Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) and Taiwan Trade Center (TTC), TAITRA has formed a global network dedicated to promoting world trade.

For Media Enquiries
PRecious Communications for TAITRA
Tel: +65 6303 0567
Email: taitra2023@preciouscomms.com

PowerUP Asia 2023 Opens Tomorrow with Power Electronics Trends in Focus

The inaugural PowerUP Asia, organized by AspenCore, publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, opens tomorrow with the latest power electronics topics, including wide-band gap (WBG) devices such as gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), power semiconductors, and related technologies, in focus.

With the theme Spotlight on Asia’s Power Electronics Innovations, Trends, and Developments, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition (May 24-26, 2023) highlighting the latest technology developments, challenges, and opportunities in the power electronics sector.

PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News. Focusing on trends and innovations in this region, speakers include:

  • Francesco Muggeri, Vice President of Marketing & Applications, Power Discrete & Analog, APeC/China, STMicroelectronics, WBG Technologies Toward Sustainability
  • Alex Lidow, CEO and Co-Founder, Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), GaN Evolution – The Present and the Future
  • Stephen Coates, General Manager (Asia) and VP of Global Operation, GaN Systems, GaN is Pushing the Boundaries of Power Density and Efficiency
  • Jacky Wan, Vice President, Supplier Management & Engineering – APAC, Arrow Electronics, and Jason Khor, Senior Manager, Engineering, Arrow Electronics, Powering the Future: The Rise of Wide Bandgap Materials in Industrial, Automotive, and Renewable Energy Applications
  • Andrea Bricconi, Chief Commercial Officer, Cambridge GaN Devices, Powering Up the Future with GaN: Why and How GaN is Replacing Silicon in Power Conversion
  • Dr. Ravinder Pal Singh, Product Application Engineer, Infineon Technologies, Wide Bandgap Devices for a Greener Future
  • Daryl Wan, Regional Sales Director, India, ASEAN, ANZ, Analog Devices Inc., Power to Unleash Your Innovations
  • Mark Gerber, Sr. Director, Engineering & Technical Marketing, ASE Inc., Advanced Packaging: Enabling Greater Power Efficiency
  • Hyungmook Choi (Michael Choi), VP of Power Business Development, UTAC Group, Revolutionizing the Semiconductor Market: Preparing for Future Growth in Automotive, AI, and HPC with Innovative Package Development for SiC, GaN, and Silicon Devices
  • Gabriel Rojas, Application Engineer, Rohde & Schwarz, Best Practice on Probing with High Voltage Differential Probes
  • Alvin Tan, Senior Marketing Manager, NXP Semiconductors, NXP EVSE Solutions for the Future

Spotlight on WBG

The WBG market has experienced expansion and rising industrial acceptance. As technology advances, businesses are creating a wide range of products that offer advantages in a number of applications for the industrial, automotive, and consumer industries, among others. Devices such as GaN and SiC are supplying the market with the proper input by offering fresh solutions to the challenges that designers confront in an era where “efficiency” is the watchword.

At PowerUP Asia, a panel of industry experts from some of the leading companies focusing on GaN and SiC technologies will discuss the challenges that engineers currently face in a variety of application contexts, as well as the obstacles that still need to be removed for widespread adoption, to produce improved performance and lower costs that will benefit the industry as a whole.

With the theme “Recent Advances and Upcoming Challenges for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors,” the panel discussion will be moderated by Eng. Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief of Power Electronics News and EEWeb, will feature the following panelists:

  • Andrea Bricconi, CCO, Cambridge GaN Devices
  • Thierry Bouchet, CEO, Wise Integration
  • Stephen Coates, General Manager (Asia) and VP of Global Operation, GaN Systems Inc.
  • Amitava Das, Co-Founder & COO, Tagore Technology
  • Pete Losee, Director of Technology Development, Qorvo Inc.
  • Francesco Muggeri, Vice President of Marketing & Applications, Power Discrete & Analog, APeC/China, STMicroelectronics

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/powerup2023.

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BluWave-ai and Dubai Taxi Sign Partnership to Decarbonize Fleet With Electric Vehicles Managed by Artificial Intelligence

  • BluWave-ai EV Fleet Orchestrator Will Increase Miles and Revenue With Electric Taxi Fleet Displacing Carbon-Emitting Miles

Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), a division of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai UAE, signed an agreement with BluWave-ai to partner with its built-in-Canada AI platform to further enhance energy efficiency. The signing ceremony took place in the DTC headquarters in Dubai, co-chaired by Mansour Rahma Alfalasi, CEO of Dubai Taxi, and Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai, with the presence of a number of officials from both parties. The Canadian company is represented by Al Usul Company in the United Arab Emirates.

BluWave-ai and Dubai Taxi

The agreement will bring the BluWave-ai specialized artificial intelligence solutions into the fields of renewable energy and transport electrification to develop optimization models in EV energy management and revenue maximization for DTC’s fleet, which is projected to grow to over 2000 EVs. DTC is accelerating the partnership with multiple years of historical and live data from real-world operations that will allow BluWave-ai to develop operating models for the electrical vehicles that combine elements such as charging durations, levels, vehicle on-road activity, weather and holiday impacts, events, and revenue concentration vs. charging time opportunity costs. During the project, the offline models will be taken to live deployment to be continuously retrained and enhanced. The agreement includes the appointment of a joint committee from both sides to follow up with the operational plan and mission objectives, and study performance outputs to exchange the best practices in innovation and collaboration.

This agreement was announced in unison with DTC’s plans to transform 100% of its fleet to low-carbon footprint vehicles by 2027. This encompasses hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, and electrical vehicles. The plan has been approved by the RTA to further the corporate strategy to provide innovative and sustainable transportation services in accordance with the highest international standards for which an AI platform is instrumental.

“The new cooperation agreement between Canada’s BluWave-ai and Dubai Taxi Corporation will support UAE’s net zero by 2050 and electrify the transportation sector,” said Jean-Philippe Linteau, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. He also added, “This agreement will help bring environment-friendly vehicles to Dubai as an example of a Canada-UAE climate change partnership milestone ahead of COP28.”

The BluWave-ai EV Fleet Orchestrator software product uses AI to assist fleet operators in integrating electric vehicles into their fleets. The solution offers features such as intelligent EV charging, route and schedule optimization, and depot and BESS management to optimize the use of EVs. The product uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help fleet operators make informed decisions, thus reducing costs and increasing efficiency. The overall goal of the product is to help fleet operators overcome the challenges of adopting EVs, which will ultimately lead to a reduction in their carbon footprint.

“The Dubai Taxi Corporation is keen to provide safe and sustainable digital transportation solutions using the latest technologies by consolidating the foundations of strategic partnership with a globally experienced company,” said Mansour Rahma Alfalasi, the CEO of Dubai Taxi. “This agreement comes in line with the Dubai government strategy towards comprehensive environmental sustainability by implementing targets to reduce carbon emissions in the taxi sector, as per the requirements of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and the transition towards a green economy. This partnership is enhancing the exchange of expertise and experiences to improve services that contribute to achieving its vision of leadership in providing safe and sustainable digital transportation services.”

“This partnership with Dubai Taxi is laying the foundation to show real-world AI-enabled decarbonization in the lead-up to COP28,” said Devashish Paul, CEO of BluWave-ai. “We are thrilled to implement the strategic directions of the Dubai government aimed at offering green vehicles for a more sustainable environment, praising the advanced and reliable transport services provided by the company to its customers. This emphasizes the commitment to achieve the full outputs of the agreement through cooperation and ensuring the integration of the efforts of both sides, based on working in a team spirit to achieve our shared goals.”

To purchase BluWave-ai’s EV Fleet Orchestrator(TM) and EV Everywhere products or to participate with BluWave-ai’s interoperability testing, please contact info@bluwave-ai.com.

Contact Information:
Brandon Paul
Senior Corporate Marketing Manager
brandon.paul@bluwave-ai.com

SOURCE: BluWave-ai

GaN and SiC Technologies on Spotlight at PowerUP Asia Conference

The power electronics landscape is changing. Wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, including gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC), are gaining traction in replacing silicon devices, which are reaching their theoretical limits in performance, in applications including power modules and power inverters, motor drives, and chargers and adapters, to name a few.

According to Yole Developpement, the power GaN market will be worth $2 billion in 2027, with consumer applications, including power supplies and Class D audio amplifiers, representing about 48% of the total GaN industry.

In particular, the consumer power supply market for GaN is forecast to be worth over $915.6 million by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52% between 2021 and 2027. For the datacom/telecom industry, Yole projects the power GaN market growth to be at 69% CAGR during the forecast period, while the GaN automotive market is expected to register a CAGR of 99%.

The SiC device market, on the other hand, is forecast to reach $6.3 billion in 2027, mainly driven by electric vehicles (EVs), their charging infrastructures, and photovoltaics, according to Yole.

WBG is one of the key focus topics at the upcoming PowerUP Asia conference and virtual exhibition on May 24-26, 2023. Organized by AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, PowerUP Asia puts the spotlight on the key players and the latest technologies and trends in the power electronics industry in Asia.

PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News, a sister publication under AspenCore.

Focusing on this region, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition highlighting the latest technology developments and trends in power electronics, including WBG devices, power semiconductors, and related technologies.

With fairgrounds, an exhibition hall, and a conference space, PowerUP Asia functions similarly to a live exhibition and conference. This technical conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, and technical presentations on significant technical trends, market demands and new application areas. Along with the conference, there will be an exhibition hall with virtual booths from top power electronics businesses and a live chat that will allow attendees to communicate directly with booth staff.

Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Analog Devices Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE Group), Cambridge GaN Devices, Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC), GaN Systems Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors, Rohde & Schwarz, STMicroelectronics, and UTAC Group.

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/powerup2023.

About AspenCore

AspenCore is a unique collection of brands and products that have set the standard in meeting the demands of today’s engineers.

We reach over 15 million technologists, designers, engineers, and managers. We connect this electronics community to reliable news, authoritative analysis, industry trends, and daily information on new technology.

Our brands include EE Times, Electronic Products, EPSNews, ESM China, IoT Times, Power Electronics News, EDN, EEWeb, Electro Schematics, Elektroda.pl, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, and more.

For more information, visit https://aspencore.com.

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Celia Shih
Marketing Manager
Taiwan/ASEAN Marketing and Circulation Department
T: +886 227591366 Ext. 103/222
E: celia.shih@aspencore.com

Inaugural PowerUP Asia Conference Highlights Latest Innovations in Asia’s Power Electronics Industry

The growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, increasing calls for renewable energy adoption, the automation trends in the industrial sector, and the rising demand for consumer electronics, are fueling the growth of the power electronics industry as manufacturers set their sights on power efficiency, carbon reduction, and ‘greener’ energy.

According to research firm Global Market Insights (GMI), the worldwide power electronics market reached over $22 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% to reach more than $40 billion in 2032.

The Asia Pacific (APAC) region accounted for more than half of the power electronics market, recording a total market share of 55% in 2022, according to GMI, mainly driven by the increasing penetration of EVs. On top of this, the expansion of the IT sector, the growing number of Internet users, and the continuous development and rollout of 5G networks are propelling the demand for data centers in the region, which in turn is driving the demand for more power-efficient devices with higher power densities and more and more compact packages. All these are expected to transform the APAC region into a major hub for power electronics manufacturing.

To put the spotlight on the key players and the latest technologies and trends in the power electronics industry in Asia, AspenCore, the publisher of EETimes Asia, EETimes India, and EDN Asia, will hold the inaugural PowerUP Asia conference and virtual exhibition on May 24-26, 2023.

PowerUP Asia builds on the success of the established PowerUP Expo, a virtual conference and exhibition being held by Power Electronics News, a sister publication under AspenCore.

Focusing on this region, PowerUP Asia is a three-day virtual conference and exhibition highlighting the latest technology developments and trends in power electronics, including wide-bandgap (WBG) devices, power semiconductors, and related technologies.

With fairgrounds, an exhibition hall, and a conference space, PowerUP Asia functions similarly to a live exhibition and conference. This technical conference will include keynotes, panel discussions, and technical presentations on significant technical trends, market demands and new application areas. Along with the conference, there will be an exhibition hall with virtual booths from top power electronics businesses and a live chat that will allow attendees to communicate directly with booth staff.

Confirmed companies presenting at the virtual conference include Analog Devices Inc., Arrow Electronics Inc., Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. (ASE Group), Cambridge GaN Devices, Efficient Power Conversion Corp. (EPC), GaN Systems Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, NXP Semiconductors STMicroelectronics, and UTAC Group.

For more information and to register, visit https://ve.eetasia.com/powerup2023.

About AspenCore

AspenCore is a unique collection of brands and products that have set the standard in meeting the demands of today’s engineers.

We reach over 15 million technologists, designers, engineers, and managers. We connect this electronics community to reliable news, authoritative analysis, industry trends, and daily information on new technology.

Our brands include EE Times, Electronic Products, EPSNews, ESM China, IoT Times, Power Electronics News, EDN, EEWeb, Electro Schematics, Elektroda.pl, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, and more.

For more information, visit https://aspencore.com.

Contact Person:
Celia Shih
Marketing Manager
Taiwan/ASEAN Marketing and Circulation Department
T: +886 227591366 Ext. 103/222
E: celia.shih@aspencore.com