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 SemiconductorsSTMicroelectronics, and UTAC Group.
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Global tech achievements converge at three tech fairs, unlocking future trends and helping enterprises stay ahead of the curve
The first-ever InnoEX, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), which is running in conjunction with the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition). The three tech fairs opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) today, attracting nearly 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions across Hong Kong, the mainland, Asia, Europe and the Americas, and showcasing Hong Kong’s role as a global innovation hub and trade exhibition centre.
HKTDC Acting Executive Director Sophia Chong opened the exhibition and the “InnoEX Forum” with her welcome speech.
The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, set up by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), showcases more than 100 innovative solutions that will help drive smart city development in Hong Kong.
The Innovation and Technology Commission presents AI and robotics projects undertaken by 14 research laboratories in collaboration with world-renowned universities under the HKSAR Government’s InnoHK initiative.
Under the theme “Connecting the World with Innovations for Better Living”, the three tech exhibitions have adopted the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ integrated online and offline model for trade events. The physical expos run for four consecutive days, from 12 to 15 April, while global exhibitors, industry professionals and buyers can come together through the Click2Match intelligent business matchmaking platform until 22 April.
Brightest tech firms gather with innovative solutions InnoEX is devoted to promoting cross-industry as well as cross-functional collaboration and exchange, encompassing business-to-business (B2B), government-to-government (G2G), and government-to-business (G2B) partnerships. The event will drive the translation of innovations into commercialisation through the market, ultimately extending enterprises’ reach to the global stage.
Opening the exhibition and the InnoEX Forum this morning, HKTDC Acting Executive Director Sophia Chong said when making her welcome remarks: “InnoEX serves as a premier business platform showcasing next-generation smart solutions, and cutting edge technologies, bringing together influential tech experts, enterprises, thought leaders and investors from the region and beyond to discuss cross-region and cross-sector collaboration and explore business opportunities on all fronts.”
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, said: “The current Government is committed to promoting the development of innovation and technology to give a strong impetus to economic growth and address the concerns of people’s livelihood. Last year, we published the ‘Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Blueprint’, which sets out the strategic plan for innovation and technology in the next five to 10 years, and promotes key directions such as digital economy and smart city development.” He continued: “The ‘Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Blueprint’ has been making impressive strides in the smart city journey. Nonetheless, we will not be complacent in where we are. To lead by example, as announced in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address, we are now forging ahead with an e-government audit with a view to implementing 100 digital initiatives by various departments leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain and big data analytics by 2025. They will certainly further enhance our livelihood with greater convenience and allow us to experience the benefits of smart city and I&T in our daily lives.”
In a special address given online, Professor Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, said: “Hong Kong is an important gathering place for global innovation elements and a key hub in the global innovation network. With its advantage of motherland’s strong backing and world connection, Hong Kong plays an indispensable and important role in the country’s innovation infrastructure. The Ministry of Science and Technology will work closely with the Hong Kong SAR Government to implement President Xi Jinping’s series of important pledges on science and technology innovation and the promotion of Hong Kong’s prosperous development, and to put into practice Agreement between the Mainland and Hong Kong on Expediting the Development of Hong Kong into an International Innovation and Technology Centre, so as to promote innovation and technology as a new engine for Hong Kong’s development.”
The InnoEx Forum will feature government officials from different mainland provinces and cities, representatives promoting smart city development from various countries and regions, and executives from leading technology companies and unicorns, who will gather together to discuss a range of topical technology issues.
InnoEX provides a platform for fostering collaboration among leaders from different countries and regions. More than 100 government officials with responsibility for promoting smart city development from the mainland and various ASEAN countries have been invited to visit the exhibition. Several officials will participate in tomorrow’s ASEAN Smart City Development Roundtable, sharing their experience in developing smart cities with representatives from the HKSAR Government and exhibitors from different regions. At the same time, exhibitors will have the opportunity to establish connections with officials from various places to build cooperation. A series of themed events will be held during the exhibition, allowing start-ups to learn from experts and promote their products and ideas to potential buyers and investors to explore new commercial opportunities.
InnoEX offers a wide range of themes, including the Smart City, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Living and Smart Mobility. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of the HKSAR has set up the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion (Booth: 3F-C01), featuring more than 100 innovative solutions to drive smart city development in Hong Kong, including technology solutions adopted by government departments and award-winning exhibits from local innovators. The Innovation and Technology Commission, meanwhile, presents artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics projects undertaken by 14 research laboratories in collaboration with world-renowned universities under the HKSAR Government’s InnoHK initiative (Booth: 3E-B01).
Following the easing of the pandemic situation, Hong Kong has established closer trade ties with the mainland resulting in 12 pavilions from 10 provinces and cities joining the InnoEx physical exhibition. These include Zhongguancun Beijing (Booth:3E-A01), the Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities (Booth: 3E-B06), pavilions from Zhejiang (Booth: 3E-D01) and Hangzhou (Booth: 3F-B01), pavilions from Jiangsu (Booth: 3F-A02) and Nanjing (Booth: 3F-C03), Shangdong Qilu Software Park (Booth: 3G-E04), G60 Shanghai Songjiang Science and Technology Innovation Corridor (Booth: 3D-E01), the Hong Kong/Shanghai Data Cooperation Pavilion (Booth: 3D-E02), Shenzhen Pavilion (Booth: 3F-A01), and pavilions from Xiamen (Booth: 3E-B05) and Chengdu (Booth: 3G-A03).
The exhibition has also attracted leading innovation and technology institutions and organisations, including local universities and research centres, major technology companies such as Huawei and Hikvision, and various local and overseas pavilions, including the B4B Big Data Application Challenge, Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, the Smart City Consortium, the So French So Innovative pavilion from France (Booth: 3G-B01), and the Canadian pavilion (3G-C01). Representatives from the government, industry, academia, and research communities from around the world are joining the event to learn more about exhibitors’ solutions and explore procurement opportunities. Another major technology fair held concurrently with InnoEx is the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), featuring three special themed zones: the Hall of Fame, the Startup Zone and Tech Hall. Highlight products include a driver assistant system from a Korean exhibitor (Booth: 3C-C22) that uses intelligent cameras to detect images of roads, vehicles and pedestrians for issuing warnings to drivers when potential dangers arise. A mainland exhibitor is introducing a smart mirror (Booth: 1CON-031) that helps users get fit by following the instructor’s moves in the mirror, which also tracks movements to help correct posture. A Hong Kong exhibitor, meanwhile, is showcasing a baby monitor (Booth: N104-01) that keeps track of baby’s skin temperature, heart rate and sleep quality in real-time, allowing parents to access crucial information via their smartphones or tablets.
The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) features the Hall of Aurora, displaying innovative lighting designs by leading brands. The Connected and Smart Lighting zone features the latest lighting solutions, including a Hong Kong exhibitor’s research on an end-to-end intelligent lighting system (Booth: 1C-A23) and a smart deco series that adjusts lighting based on day and night rhythms (Booth: 1B-C10). Pavilions from the mainland also feature at the fair, showcasing various smart lighting, people-oriented, and sustainable development solutions, one example being a Shenzhen exhibitor’s research on a smart linear lighting system to automatically adjust brightness (Booth: 1A-D24) along with wildlife-friendly lighting products (Booth: 1A-D02).
A series of forums, panel discussions and seminars have been arranged throughout the three fairs to keep industry participants updated and informed. Highlights include:
InnoEx – So French So Innovative Conference 2023 (13 and 14 April) The So French So Innovative pavilion will demonstrate how Paris is taking advantage of the 2024 Olympic Games to promote innovation.
HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) – Under 30 – Tech Trends Symposium for the Next Generation (15 April) Under the theme “The Era of Hyperautomation”, specially invited industry leaders will share on the impact of robotics and automation on technology development, smart manufacturing and daily life.
HKTDC International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) – Asian Lighting Forum (13 April) Themed “Illuminating the Interconnected World”, the forum will see several industry luminaries delve into a range of topics involving human-centric smart lighting solutions, sustainable development and lighting designs that can create appropriate moods and ambience.
The inaugural InnoEX is the flagship event of Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Government of HKSAR and HKTDC. BITWeek also features the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the Digital Economy Summit co-organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport. The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2023 is held concurrently.
* The three tech fairs include: the first-ever InnoEX jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).
About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn
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NEUCHIPS, the leader in AI ASIC platforms for deep learning recommendation, participated in MLPerf(TM) v3.0 with their RecAccel(TM) N3000 and demonstrated industry-leading performance and power efficiency. The RecAccel(TM) N3000 system delivered 1.7x better perf-per-watt for inference DLRM while maintaining 99.9% accuracy leveraging its INT8 calibrator. The RecAccel(TM) Quad-N3000 PCIe card is expected to increase perf-per-watt 2.2x while also delivering the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO). These results give cloud service providers confidence to choose a new solution on existing and future data center platforms.
Performance per Watt – The RecAccel Quad-N3000 PCIe card is expected to increase perf-per-watt 2.2x more than GPU H100 PCIe.
MLPerf(TM) v3.0 testing was performed on a GIGABYTE G482-Z54 server with AMD EPYC(TM) 7452 32-core CPU and contained eight RecAccel(TM)-N3000-32G-PCIe cards. During the system testing, the RecAccel(TM) N3000 performance resulted in nearly 100% scaling across each card.
“We deliver high-performance computing products that help intelligent systems effectively manage complex data sets,” said Kumaran Siva, corporate vice president, Strategic Business Development, AMD. “We are extremely proud of the joint work we have done with NEUCHIPS to achieve leadership performance and power efficiency for DLRM inference in MLPerf(TM) v3.0 using AMD EPYC processors. We look forward to continue working with NEUCHIPS to deliver industry-leading AI solutions.”
“We were thrilled to participate in MLPerf(TM) v3.0 and achieve our goal to deliver the world’s most energy-efficient DLRM inference platform with the first domain specific architecture,” said Youn-Long Lin, the CEO and Chairman of NEUCHIPS. “We look forward to working with the cloud ecosystem to support industry sustainability initiatives.”
About NEUCHIPS Inc. NEUCHIPS Inc. is an AI ASIC solution provider founded by a team of veteran IC & SW design experts in 2019 who are focused on designing the world’s best recommendation systems. Our management and R&D team has decades of experience from leading semiconductor companies and hold patents in signal processing, neural networks, and circuit design.
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While serving as President of Worldwide Operations of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, he oversaw Disney’s worldwide amusement parks, hotels-resorts, cruise lines, as well as products and experiences
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) (d/b/a Sky Technologies) SKYX, a highly disruptive platform technology company with over 60 issued and pending patents globally with a mission to make homes and buildings become safe and smart as the new standard, announced today that Al Weiss, former President of Worldwide Operations of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, has joined SKYX as a senior business development advisor. Mr. Weiss will assist the company with strategic business introductions, partnerships, and engagements in the U.S. and globally.
Prior to joining SKXY, Mr. Weiss had a distinguished 39-year career at The Walt Disney Company. Starting as an 18-year old cast member, he climbed the ranks holding several senior positions including President of Walt Disney World Resorts from 1994 – 2005, at which point he was appointed Disney’s Worldwide President of Operations. While serving as President of Worldwide Operations of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, he oversaw Disney’s worldwide amusement parks, hotels-resorts, cruise lines, as well as products and experiences. Beyond Disney, Weiss has held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, Trustee at the University of Central Florida as well as Stetson University, and serving on the founding Board of Directors for Travel Promotion. In 2018, he launched Global Blockchain Ventures, a $100 million fund to invest in blockchain technology, where he serves as Chairman and General Partner.
Mr. Weiss said: “I am truly excited to join Rani, the SKYX team and their ‘movement’, as I strongly believe that the safety aspects and smart features of SKYX’s smart platform technologies are game changing and will become a new standard for safe and smart homes, buildings, hotels and even cruise ships.”
“We are happy and proud to announce that such a prominent business leader is joining the SKYX ‘movement’,” said Rani Kohen, Founder and Executive Chairman of SKYX Platforms. “In his new role, Mr. Weiss will assist the Company with strategic introductions, partnerships, and other engagements both in the U.S. and globally. I look forward to working closely with him to open new doors for SKYX in the quarters ahead.”
About SKYX Platforms Corp. As electricity is a standard in every home and building, our mission is to make homes and buildings become safe-advanced and smart as the new standard.
SKYX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ:SKYX) has a series of highly disruptive advanced-safe-smart platform technologies, with over 60 U.S. and global patents and patent pending applications. Our technologies place an emphasis on high quality and ease of use, while significantly enhancing both safety and lifestyle in homes and buildings. We believe that our products are a necessity in every room in both homes and other buildings in the U.S. and globally. For more information, please visit our website at https://SKYXPlatforms.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release are not based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “evaluate,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “probable,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target” “view,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Such forward-looking statements include statements such as that the safety aspects and smart features of SKYX’s smart platform technologies are game changing and will become a new standard for safe and smart homes, buildings, hotels and even cruise ships. These statements reflect the Company’s reasonable judgment with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which have outcomes difficult to predict and may be outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include statements relating to the Company’s ability to successfully launch, commercialize, develop additional features and achieve market acceptance of its smart products and technologies, including commencement of presales, the Company’s efforts and ability to drive the adoption of Sky’s Smart Platforms into homes, buildings, cruise ships and communities and adoption by hotels, builders and architects, ability to capture market share, ability to execute on any sales and licensing opportunities, ability to achieve code mandatory status for the SkyPlug, risks arising from mergers and acquisitions, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.
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Earable® Neuroscience U.S. (“Earable®“), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Excelpoint Technology Pte. Ltd., (“Excelpoint“) to accelerate the commercialisation of the world’s first AI-powered consumer wearable, FRENZ™ Brainband, which tracks and stimulates brain activities to enhance mental well-being through improvements in sleep, relaxation and focus.
FRENZ™ Brainband can precisely tracks vital data points in real-time, provides instant personalized feedback with cognitive behavioral therapy content via the integrated bone-conduction speakers, and leverages AI and machine learning algorithms to continuously evolve and provide meaningful insights to enhance mental well-being for individuals.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, researchers around the world have documented a surge in sleep disorders which affect overall health, safety and quality of life.
Powered by proprietary technologies, FRENZ™ Brainband is an invention of Earable® Neuroscience, founded by Dr Tam Vu, a scientist and professor with lifelong research in neuroscience and computer science, is a deep tech company focused on delivering scalable, human-centric neuroscience solutions that improve the everyday experience — from deep sleep to all-day focus.
With eight years of intensive deep tech R&D by scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Oxford, FRENZ™ Brainband holds 15 global patents in machine learning algorithms, materials science, and electrical engineering. FRENZ™ Brainband has been accorded multiple awards in various international technology and design competitions, marking its position as the world’s first AI-powered consumer head wearable dedicated for improving quality of sleep and cognitive functions.
Singapore-based Excelpoint was established in 1987 and it has grown into a leading regional electronics components distributor providing quality electronic components from leading electronics group such as ADI, Xilinx, NXP, Samsung, Qualcomm, Panasonic, Fujitsu, TDK, and Epson, among others as well as engineering design services and supply chain management to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), ODMs and electronics manufacturing services (“EMS”) in the Asia Pacific region. Excelpoint is also the authorised distributor of Qualcomm in ASEAN, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Strategic Partnership of Earable® Neuroscience and Excelpoint to Accelerate the Commercialisation of FRENZ™ Brainband
Combined with its neuroscience data platform, Earable® Neuroscience is at the final stage of commercialisingFRENZ™ Brainband.
The main goal of the strategic partnership between Earable® Neuroscience and Excelpoint is for both companies to leverage on each other’s capabilities and networks to accelerate the commericalisation of FRENZ™ Brainband, thereby enabling an entirely new world of possibilities for neuroscience applications.
As part of the strategic partnership, Excelpoint will be the exclusive procurement partner for the electronics components used for the production of FRENZ™ Brainband. In addition, Excelpoint will provide favorable procurement terms to support Earable® Neuroscience so as to accelerate the commercialisation phase of FRENZ™ Brainband.
At the same time, PlanetSpark Pte. Ltd., (“PlanetSpark”) the entrepreneurial and strategic investment arm of Excelpoint, is currently exploring its options to make an investment in Earable® Neuroscience.
Commenting on the strategic partnership, Dr. Tam Vu, Founder and CEO of Earable® Neuroscience, said:“Earable® Neuroscience’s vision is to make the daily benefits of neuroscience accessible to billions of people to enhance their cognitive functions and unlock the brain’s potential, improving productivity, mental wellbeing, and quality of life.
Excelpoint’s global expertise and ecosystem in electronic components and supply chain management makes them the ideal partner to help us to secure the scalability of this vision.”
Mr. Albert Phuay, Chairman of Excelpoint added,“We share Earable® Neuroscience aspirations to drive innovation in the field of disruptive sleeptech and we are thrilled with this partnership to accelerate the commercialisation of FRENZ™ Brainbandto new levels of growth and expansion.
We believe that Earable®’s advanced neuroscience expertise, combined with our ecosystem will enable us to scale up the production of high-quality and cutting-edge sleeptech products that make a meaningful impact in the lives of people around the world.“
About Earable® Neuroscience U.S.:
Earable® Neuroscience U.S. is a deep tech company building an applied neuroscience ecosystem to improve the everyday experience. Earable® Neuroscience invented the FRENZ™ Brainband – the world’s first AI-powered consumer wearable that can precisely track and stimulate brain activity for better sleep, focus, and relaxation. FRENZ™ holds multiple scientific awards and 15 global patents and patents pending.
Excelpoint is a leading regional electronics components distributor providing quality electronic components, engineering design services and supply chain management to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs“), ODMs and electronics manufacturing services (“EMS“) in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1987 and headquartered in Singapore, Excelpoint’s business presence spans more than 10 countries across Asia Pacific with a workforce of more than 700 people from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. For more information on Excelpoint, please visit www.excelpoint.com
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Over 2,600 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions join HKTDC’s Three Major Technology Exhibitions
Innovation and technology (I&T) play an important role in Hong Kong’s development blueprint, especially in the growing demand for smart city technologies and applications, bringing more opportunities for technology companies and start-ups. Leveraging Hong Kong’s role as an innovation and technology hub, the first-ever InnoEX, jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will bring together international exhibitors and buyers, officials from Mainland China and ASEAN tech experts, research centres and thought leaders to promote cross-regional, cross-industry and cross-sector cooperation through I&T exchange. Taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 12 to 15 April, alongside the HKTDC-organised Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition), under the theme of “Connecting the World with Innovations for Better Living”, the three major technology exhibitions are set to attract over 2,600 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions, highlighting Hong Kong’s growing strength as a centre for technology and innovation, while also reflecting further normalisation of international trade after Hong Kong’s re-opening.
Joining today’s press conference to introduce highlights and details of the three technology fairs, including the newly launched InnoEX, are Acting Government Chief Information Officer Mr. Tony Wong (L), HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Ms. Sophia Chong (centre), and Chairman, Electronics/Electrical Appliances Industries Advisory Committee of the HKTDC, Mr. Steve Chuang (R)
By utilising patented technology, Invisible & Innovative Technology (Asia) Limited is transforming wood waste into high-quality audio products, promoting sustainable development.
Scan the World Limited showcases at the press conference its metaverse solution, which combines real-world and online shopping experiences, and showcases tourist attractions in the digital world.
At a press conference held today to introduce this year’s technology exhibitions, Ms. Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “HKTDC is committed to promoting innovation and technology, fostering start-ups and promoting Hong Kong’s development in the digital economy and smart city through a series of events themed on I&T, and promoting the strength of local I&T to the Mainland and overseas markets. The inaugural InnoEX is the flagship event of Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BITWeek), driven by the Government of HKSAR and HKTDC. BITWeek also features the HKTDC’s Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the Digital Economy Summit co-organised by the HKSAR Government and Cyberport. Alongside the 2023 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival that will be held concurrently, the series of events reflect Hong Kong’s determination to develop into an international centre for innovation and technology, confirming Hong Kong’s leading position as an international trade exhibition centre.
Cross-industry cooperation facilitates commercialisation of innovation achievements The Central Government has pledged to support Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T centre under its 14th Five-Year Plan, with the aim of promoting the development of I&T. As a key highlight of the forthcoming three technology fairs, the inaugural InnoEX will build on the success of the HKTDC’s International ICT Expo by showcasing exceptional innovations and a range of cutting-edge I&T solutions on smart living, inviting reputable international experts and opinion leaders to discuss some of the most important issues in the area of technological development. InnoEX will promote multifaceted cooperation, including business-to-business (B2B), government-to-government (G2G), and government-to-business (G2B), and will help to build bridges between technology institutions and markets with an aim to promote the commercialisation of innovations, as well as support global market expansion. On the first day of the event, Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, will officiate at the opening ceremony, and Professor Zhang Guangjun, Vice Minister of Science and Technology, will deliver the keynote address.
“Smart Hong Kong Pavilion” and AIR@InnoHK showcase cutting-edge tech solutions The first-ever InnoEX focuses on several themes, including the Smart City, Smart Economy, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Living and Smart Mobility. The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of the HKSAR will set up the “Smart Hong Kong Pavilion”, featuring more than 100 innovative solutions for driving the smart city development in Hong Kong, including technology solutions adopted by government departments and winning exhibits from local innovators. The Innovation and Technology Commission, meanwhile, will present AI & robotics projects undertaken by 14 research laboratories in collaboration with world-renowned universities under InnoHK.
Close cooperation already exists between Hong Kong and Mainland China in relation to I&T development. Twelve pavilions from 10 Mainland China provinces and cities will join the exhibition to promote technological exchange and cooperation. The pavilions include Zhongguancun Beijing, Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities, pavilions from Zhejiang and Hangzhou, pavilions from Jiangsu and Nanjing, Qingdao Qilu Software Park, G60 Shanghai Songjiang Science and Technology Innovation Corridor, the Hong Kong / Shanghai Data Cooperation Pavilion, Shenzhen Pavilion, and pavilions from Xiamen and Chengdu respectively.
Other exhibitors include local universities and research institutions, leading technology companies such as Huawei and Hikvision, and multiple local and overseas pavilions, including B4B Challenge, Cyberport, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks, Smart City Consortium, the French “So French So Innovative” pavilion and a Canadian pavilion.
At the same time, representatives from government, relevant industry sectors, academia and research sectors from around the world, including industry giants such as Tencent, Samsung Electronics and Alibaba, will also be present to learn about exhibitors’ solutions and/or place purchase orders.
ASEAN officials attend Roundtable to discuss experiences in smart city development Various countries in the ASEAN bloc are actively developing smart cities, and the InnoEX event will serve as an ideal platform to promote cooperation among them. Over 60 government officials from ASEAN countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam as well as from Mainland China, who are responsible for promoting smart city development will visit InnoEX, Some of them will participate in the ASEAN Roundtable, where they will share their experiences with representatives from the HKSAR Government and exhibitors from different countries and regions. This will also provide an opportunity for exhibitors and officials to establish connections and promote cooperation.
Distinguished international experts share latest technological trends Another highlight event is the InnoEX Forum, with internationally renowned technology experts invited as keynote speakers. Named by Forbes as a ground-breaking female entrepreneur in Southeast Asia, Dr. Ayesha Khanna, CEO of Addo AI and a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities, and the metaverse to leading corporations and governments worldwide including SMRT (Singapore’s prominent public transport company), Pfizer, SOMPO (Japan’s largest insurance firm), Habib Bank and Smart Dubai etc. Ayesha will share her insights on how companies can utilise artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to stay ahead of the competition. Mr. Matthew Griffin, a futurist and foresight expert with clients including world leaders, G7 and G20 governments, and the most recognised brands such as Accenture, BCG, Microsoft and Samsung, will discuss how technology is expected to impact different industries in the future. Also joining the forum to discuss a range of crucial technological issues will be government officials from different provinces and cities in Mainland China, representatives from organisations promoting smart city development worldwide, top executives from leading technology enterprises, and leaders from unicorn companies.
InnoEX offers a range of thought-provoking events for participants. Among them are start-up introduction and sharing sessions, mentoring sessions and investment matchmaking meetings, providing a unique platform through which start-ups can showcase their products and ideas and pitch to potential buyers and investors. By opening new avenues for business development, the various events will help to pave the way to commercial success for startup entrepreneurs.
Spring Electronics Fair showcases latest innovative products Another highlight of BITWeek is the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), with special theme zones including the Hall of Fame, the Startup Zone and Tech Hall, showcasing an abundance of cutting-edge electronic products. A series of activities will be held as part of the fair including the “Under 30 – Tech Trends Symposium for the Next Generation”. Respected industry leaders such as Ms. Maria Tang, Corporate Vice President, AMD; Mr. Bruce Huang, Vice President of Research and Development, CloudMinds; and Mr. Billy Siu, Business Development Director-HK and Taiwan, Geek Plus International, will share their insights on the impact of robotics and automation in technological development, smart manufacturing, and people’s daily lives.
Spring Lighting Fair illuminates path towards intelligent lighting solutions This year’s HKTDC International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) will feature the Hall of Aurora, where leading brands and innovative lighting designs are on display, while the Connected and Smart Lighting zone will present an array of innovative solutions that promote energy conservation and unlock the potential for smart homes and offices, and the Innobuild zone will bring exhibitors of building technologies, safety, security and electrical systems for buildings, building materials and hardware all under one roof. The exhibition will also cover other areas such as commercial lighting, decorative lighting, residential lighting and technical lighting.
The Asian Lighting Forum, co-organised by the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, under the theme “Illuminating a Connected World”, is a must-attend event for those looking to stay ahead of the curve in the lighting industry. Distinguished speakers will delve deep into the latest industry issues ranging from human-centric and smart lighting solutions to sustainability developments and world-class lighting designs that transform ambience.
EXHIBITION+ service helps SMEs expand business opportunities The three tech fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC’s EXHIBITION+ model that integrates online and offline elements. It includes physical exhibitions, the Click2Match smart business matching platform, online-and-offline seminars and forums (Intelligence Hub), and the hktdc.com Sourcing platform. This integrated approach aims to extend face-to-face interactions and promotional activities from in-person events to online platforms. The Click2Match intelligent business matching platform will be open to participants from 12 to 22 April.
*The three tech fairs include the first-ever InnoEX, jointly organised by the HKSAR Government and the HKTDC, the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition).
About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn
Media enquiries For more information, please contact Raconteur: Molisa Lau, Tel: +852 6187 7786, Email: molisalau@raconteur.hk Betsy Tse, Tel: +852 9742 7338, Email: betsytse@raconteur.hk
2023 continues to see growth opportunities as VueReal builds off the momentum gained from 2022. VueReal remains focused on its vision of enabling new, innovative, and enriching products through sustainable micro-pixel fabrication.
The significant growth opportunity in automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, health and medical demands detailed planning to stay focused on its vision. In addition, different fabrication scaleup opportunities for VueReal in North America require deep and tough strategic discussion and planning. To ensure that VueReal can scale up successfully and strategically, the company is excited to welcome Kevin Soukup to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Reza Chaji, CEO of VueReal, said, “We’re excited to announce that Kevin Soukup has joined VueReal’s Board of Directors. Kevin brings a wealth of semiconductor knowledge and experience and will play a key role in helping VueReal scale its business.” Kevin started his career in the semiconductor industry with Samsung in 2000, where he spent 11 years in a variety of engineering and operations leadership roles. Kevin joined GlobalFoundries in 2011, where he supported the ramp-up of its semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility in Malta, NY. He currently serves as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for long-range planning, integrated strategy and corporate development.
With the added expertise to our Board and organization, VueReal has set its sights on establishing itself as a critical supplier of micro-pixel fabrication for strategic markets in North America and Europe.
“I’m excited to join VueReal’s board of directors at such a pivotal time for the company,” said Kevin Soukup. “Their talented team has developed innovative technologies which enable mass production of high-quality custom displays that will significantly accelerate the uLED adoption curve. I look forward to working with the VueReal team to help steward this next stage of growth.”
About VueReal VueReal, a semiconductor and cleantech company, has developed a revolutionary semiconductor fabrication process called the microSolid Printing platform, enabling the efficient, practical, and scalable production of microLED/microSensor applications. This platform extends the use of microLED/microSensors to automotive, aerospace, smartwatch, smartphone, TV, IT, medical, and more. VueReal has established strong partnerships with leading industry players to commercialize its solutions.
VueReal also offers customized display manufacturing services for niche and mainstream markets, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary research team. VueReal has used its platform to develop and commercialize microLED displays for different applications in North America.
St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CSE:SX)(OTCQB:SXOOF)(FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce that it has filed a provisional patent covering a new breakthrough achieved in the spodumene processing and lithium hydroxide production technologies.
Highlights – 92% of Nitric acid recirculated into hydrometallurgical process Resulting in Zero Waste Lithium Production – Continuous reaction in saturated solution growing lithium crystals with no energy added – Significant cost savings – 98% recovery of Lithium in spodumene with 99% purity in Lithium Hydroxide Crystal – Improved optionality to process multiple sources of feedstock using the same process – Lithium Production Plant Engineering Study Initiated with WSP – Spodumene Concentrate Feedstock discussions underway with 3 potential clients.
Over the last few years, St-Georges’ metallurgical team has been developing a process using material from multiple mining sources which allows the production of lithium hydroxide and lithium metals from hard rock spodumene concentrates. Our unique approach allows for all the nitric acid used in the process to be either recirculated or amalgamated into fertilizer by-products. Because the majority of the acid is being recirculated, what is left in the waste product is of no significance and thus requires little to no neutralizing before it can be sold to cement and asphalt producers. Thus, the process produces no tailings and monetizes all the input materials making it one of the greenest processes on the market today.
Tests have shown that an average of 92% of the nitric acid used in our process gets recirculated and The Company’s metallurgists believe that with ongoing testing this could be improved to a theoretical limit of 95% by reducing the humidity level during prior stages of the process.
Other improvements to various aspects of the processing technology not only represent major energy saving in the pretreatment phase of the process, but also in the production of battery grade lithium hydroxide and lithium metal from other hard rock sources that traditionally require heavy heat and energy input to break down the material. However, the most significant cost savings come from the fact that St Georges can produce 99.99% pure Lithium Hydroxide in one step after novel treatment of the lithium in solution through the use of an electro-winning method, thus omitting the need to ship lithium concentrates to a third party for refining. It also gives North America a solution for hard rock resources.
It is important to note that the technology can also be used with lepidolite, petalite and zinnwaldite, leveraging the improvements to the calcination treatment and has been incorporated into this patent application.
Applications to Battery Recycling
The technology was also tested with Lithium and with Lithium-Iron-Phosphate used batteries with significant novel improvements and costs reductions, improving the recovery of the strategic mineral and the commercial viability of the operation by magnitudes.
“I believe this process bridges the gap between the good brines and hard rock resources available around the world. In Canada, we have made large efforts and investments and have yet to achieve a viable solution which is why I am very excited by the progress achieved from our team because we believe we have the solution to unlock North American hardrock lithium resources. In saying that, we view ourselves as a complement to the industry and look forward to working with our peers to help advance lithium projects and meet the growing demand. On a personal note I believe resources should be evaluated for their resource and technology. By combining the right options billions of dollars can be saved,” said Enrico Di Cesare, CEO of St-Georges Metallurgy Corp.
“Until now, developers of lithium projects and spodumene concentrates producers might have perceived us as just another novel process using different acid mix and a few other witty twists… moving forward, it will become difficult for everyone planning a production project to ignore the potential savings in building and operating a plant that won’t require much energy… after the reaction is started there is no electrolysis and no additional heat applied, the saturated solution just grows lithium crystal as long as feedstock is added… I can’t imagine a simpler tech to operate,” commented Frank Dumas, COO of St-Georges Eco Mining Corp.
Lithium Processing plant
Now that The Company has completed the review of the engineering concepts supporting the design and building of a hybrid lithium hydroxide and lithium metals plant, St-Georges has contracted WSP to model the process and establish capital costs associated with the tech plant.
We look forward to updating shareholders upon the completion of the study.
Feedstock Agreements Under Discussion
Currently, St-Georges is awaiting the arrival of 3 different shipments of approximately 200 kg each of spodumene concentrates from companies operating spodumene mines in South African countries. Once received, The Company will process this material and use the data obtained to negotiate a fair profit-sharing agreement with the producers of the concentrates.
Additionally, The Company is in talks with several different producers, developers and mineral explorers to secure spodumene concentrate. As developments occur, updates will be provided.
Nickel & Chromium Developments
St-Georges’ metallurgists received the results of additional independent tests conducted with one of its contracted facilities in Ontario in relation to its Nickel and Chromium research and development.
The Company produced stainless steel in a single step from material obtained from spent batteries and nickel from mineral resources.
St-Georges is in continuous development for customized solutions for different battery recycling with these initiatives currently completed:
– Spodumene lithium process that works with lithium-ion batteries and can combine mineral resources and battery recycling efficiently with no tailings or output footprint. – Alkaline batteries have been optimized for fertilizer and new results show that they can be converted to ferro manganese using renewable carbon resources like char. – Nickel cadmium batteries were successfully converted to ferro nickel and stainless steel.
The latter is a major improvement and warrants further work with our resources and complementary resources such as chromium besides the battery recycling initiatives.
All the testing work was carried out by independent laboratories.
Further work is being initiated for other hydrometallurgical options potentially more efficient in different geographical regions, such as Italy with The Company’s potential partner Arabat that is using orange peels and other by products of orange juice production.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Frank Dumas Director & COO
About St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp.
St-Georges develops new technologies to solve some of the most common environmental problems in the mining sector, including maximizing metal recovery and full circle EV battery recycling. The Company explores for nickel & PGEs on the Julie Nickel Project and the Manicougan Palladium Project on Quebec’s North Shore and has multiple exploration projects in Iceland, including the Thor Gold Project. Headquartered in Montreal, St-Georges’ stock is listed on the CSE under the symbol SX and trades on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 85G1 and on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies under the symbol SXOOF. Companies are current in their reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process. Investors can find Real-Time quotes and market information for the company on www.otcmarkets.com Visit St-Georges’ web site at www.StGeorgesEcoMining.com
The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of the contents of this release.
New release will drive up to 4X-9X increase in sequential write performance for customers protecting their data with SupremeRAID(TM), allowing users in AI/ML, video processing, and similar workloads to write data to NVMe drives at record speeds
Graid Technology, the award-winning data protection provider and developer of the only RAID card to offer customers access to the full performance of NVMe SSDs, is proud to announce a new software release for the SupremeRAID SR-1000 and SR-1010 offerings. This release, available in summer 2023, will drive even higher performance and lower CPU utilization than prior releases of SupremeRAID.
Graid Technology Announces New SupremeRAID Software Release
With traditional methods of data protection, users can expect sequential write performance of between 2GBps and 4GBps as I/O bottlenecks will prohibit full access to NVMe drive performance. Utilizing SupremeRAID with Graid Technology’s patent-pending out-of-path data flow and new groundbreaking Intelligent Parity data reduction technology, users can expect speeds of greater than 90GBps[1] for RAID5 sequential writes as all I/O bottlenecks are removed, allowing users to exploit the full performance of NVMe SSDs.
“This new enhancement offered by Graid Technology will give users of SupremeRAID a clear competitive advantage in the marketplace. The ability to write unstructured data sets to high-speed NVMe drives at such an accelerated rate will save our customers tremendous amounts of time and drive a lower TCO on their infrastructure purchases,” said Leander Yu, President and CEO of Graid Technology. “Since our first product release in 2021, we have continually improved the performance of SupremeRAID with software updates for our existing customers. This clearly demonstrates the powerful capabilities of our technology; we can’t wait to see how much further we can push it.”
The enhanced release of SupremeRAID elevates the product that Graid Technology brings to the global enterprise market. It will be available to all Graid Technology customers, regardless of channel, as a free upgrade upon general release. As Graid Technology continues to expand its OEM, distribution, and integration partnerships, it will continue to work with customers and partners to explore options for additional functionality in future product and software enhancements.
For media and sales inquiries, find SupremeRAID featured across the showroom floor at CloudFest 2023 March 21-23 in Germany. Visit our event page to book a meeting at our booth or any of our multiple partner booths. To learn more about groundbreaking SupremeRAID NVMe capabilities for high performance computing, you can also visit graidtech.com.
[1] Based on Linux RAID5 with Intel Xeon Gold 6338 CPU, 32 core with 2.0 GHz x 2, 20 Phison EPW5970 NVMe drives.
About Graid Technology SupremeRAID is the world’s first NVMe and NVMeoF RAID card to unlock the full potential of enterprise SSD performance. Led by experts in the industry, Graid Technology is redefining next-generation RAID: a single SupremeRAID card delivers 19M IOPS and 110GB/s of throughput. Connect with us: Twitter or LinkedIn.
Contact Information Andrea Eaken Graid Technology Director of Marketing & Media Relations andrea.eaken@graidtech.com
STREAMWIDE (Euronext Growth: ALSTW – FR0010528059), a leading provider of secure communication and collaboration software, announced today the expansion of its cloud-based Team on the run (TOTR) software solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Asia Pacific (Singapore) Region.
This move is in response to the growing demand for the company’s TOTR solutions offered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model in the Asia-Pacific region, and it provides organizations in the region with the speed, security and scalability of the AWS cloud as well as data sovereignty.
“We are proud to be expanding our presence on AWS Asia Pacific (Singapore),” said Lindy Wong, General Manager, APAC, of STREAMWIDE. “The Asia-Pacific region is a key market for us, and this move will allow us to better serve our customers, providing them with the benefits of our TOTR solutions on the AWS platform.”
TOTR provides organizations in both public and private sectors with a powerful suite of business-critical communication solutions to manage their remote teams’ communication and collaboration efficiently with unparalleled scalability and security. The code-free digital workflow builder enables organizations to accelerate their digital transformation process.
Integrated with geolocation tracking, digital workflow automation and emergency features, TOTR empowers organizations to manage field operations effectively with real-time status overview. TOTR service is accessible via web browsers and is in synced with the mobile app running on either Android or iOS devices, allowing users to access all data, files and conversations seamlessly. Designed to work in both on-line and off-line mode, TOTR allows organizations to handle diverse range of field operation situations.
The suite of services available on the AWS Asia Pacific (Singapore) platform includes:
Secure messaging and collaboration
Advance telephony
VoIP and Push-to-Talk (PTT)
Code-free workflow automation and scheduling
Field service management
Tracking and geofencing
Emergency alerts.
The expansion of STREAMWIDE’s TOTR on AWS platform is part of the company’s on-going commitment to delivering secured communication and collaboration solutions around the world.
About STREAMWIDE (Euronext Growth: ALSTW – FR0010528059) A major player for 20 years in the critical communications market, STREAMWIDE has successfully developed its Team on mission (mission critical) and Team on the run (business critical) software solutions for administrations and businesses. These solutions for smartphones and PCs, offered in a SaaS model or on Premise, benefit from numerous functionalities such as the multimedia group discussions, VoIP, push-to-talk (MCPTT and MCx new generation 4G / 5G LTE), geolocation, digitization and automation of business processes. These innovative solutions meet the growing needs for digital transformation and real-time coordination of interventions. They allow field teams to transform individual contributions into collective successes and to act as one in the most demanding professional environments.
STREAMWIDE is also present on the Value-Added Services software market for telecom operators (visual voice messaging, billing and charging of calls in real time, interactive voice servers, applications and announcements) with more than 130 million end users all over the world.
Based in France and present in Europe, USA, Asia and Africa, STREAMWIDE is listed on Euronext Growth (Paris) – ALSTW FR0010528059. For more information, visit http://www.streamwide.com, connect on LinkedIn @streamwide and follow on Twitter @streamwide.
Contacts Lindy Wong | Michelle Chia General Manager, APAC | Business Development Consultant, APAC STREAMWIDE Pte Ltd E: Inforequest-apac@streamwide.com T: +65 8205 1738
