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As global electricity demand accelerates - driven by rapid AI computing growth, rising corporate decarbonization commitments, and increasing focus on grid stability - the power supply industry is evolving from standalone components into a foundational enabler of energy efficiency and intelligent system management. In response to this transformation, MEAN WELL, a leading global brand in standard power supplies, will present a comprehensive portfolio of solutions at COMPUTEX 2026. The showcase will extend beyond traditional power products to include smart lighting and integrated energy management systems, designed to help enterprises enhance energy efficiency, strengthen operational resilience, and advance intelligent and sustainable development

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Tracking devices play a critical role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection across various industries. As IoT applications expand, the demand for energy-efficient solutions becomes increasingly important. This article explores the rise of battery-efficient tracking devices and their transformative impact on IoT ecosystems.Advancements in Tracking DevicesTracking devices first emerged with the advent of GPS technology, revolutionizing location-based services. Early applications were limited, but as the Internet of Things (IoT) grew, tracking devices expanded into sectors like logistics, agriculture, and personal safety, offering real-time monitoring.However, traditional devices faced challenges like short battery life and high maintenance costs. To address these issues, advancements in energy-efficient technologies, such as low-power wireless communication and optimized sensors, led to the development of battery-efficient models. These innovations have paved the way for longer-lasting and cost-effective tracking devices that are essential for the expanding IoT landscape.How Battery-Efficient Technology WorksBattery-efficient tracking devices use low-power wireless technologies like LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable long-range communication with minimal power consumption. Sleep modes, energy harvesting techniques (such as solar or kinetic energy), and ultra-low-power processors help extend battery life.Advances in sensor technology allow these devices to collect accurate data while consuming less energy. For example, a GPS trailer tracking uses these technologies to provide long-lasting performance to ensure reliable location tracking without frequent recharging. This makes it ideal for industries like logistics that require continuous monitoring with energy-efficient solutions.Impact on IndustriesBattery-efficient tracking devices have a significant impact across various industries:In logistics and fleet management, they reduce maintenance costs and extend tracking durations for vehicles.In agriculture, smart farming solutions leverage these devices to monitor livestock and machinery with minimal energy consumption.Personal safety benefits from wearable devices that track health and location, requiring less frequent charging.Additionally, the environmental impact of these devices is profound, as longer-lasting batteries help reduce waste and the environmental concerns associated with battery disposal.Benefits Over Traditional Tracking DevicesBattery-efficient tracking devices offer several key advantages over traditional models. Longer operational life is a major benefit, as these devices can run for months or even years on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharging or battery replacements. This is especially valuable in remote or hard-to-reach locations.Additionally, reduced maintenance requirements lower operational disruptions, as there’s less need for battery changes or regular maintenance. Lower operational costs are another advantage, with businesses saving on battery replacements and charging infrastructure.Lastly, increased accessibility and scalability enable businesses to deploy more devices across large-scale operations, such as fleet management or asset tracking, without incurring high costs. These benefits make battery-efficient tracking devices an essential solution for industries looking to optimize their IoT networks and reduce long-term costs while enhancing operational efficiency.EndnoteBattery-efficient tracking devices are playing an important role in making IoT systems more sustainable and practical. As technology continues to improve, these devices will become even more integrated into various industries, helping to streamline operations and reduce energy consumption. The ongoing development in this area promises a future where tracking solutions are efficient and cost-effective. 

 SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun mass production of the 192GB SOCAMM2, a next-generation memory module standard based on the 1cnm process (sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology) LPDDR5X low-power DRAM.SOCAMM2 is a module that adapts low-power memory – which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones – for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.SK hynix emphasized that the 1cnm based SOCAMM2 product that is now in mass production delivers more than double the bandwidth with over 75% improved power efficiency compared to conventional RDIMM, providing an optimized solution for high performance AI operations.In particular, the company noted that its SOCAMM2 products are designed for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.SK hynix expects the new SOCAMM2 product will fundamentally resolve the memory bottlenecks encountered during the training and inference of large language model (LLM) with hundreds of billions of parameters, thereby playing a pivotal role in dramatically accelerating the processing speed of the overall system.The company stated that with the AI market shifting focus from inference to training, SOCAMM2 is gaining significant attention as a next-generation memory solution capable of operating LLMs with low power consumption. To meet the demands of its global Cloud Service Provider (CSP) customers, SK hynix has not only been providing a supply portfolio, but also stabilized its mass production system early on."By supplying the 192GB SOCAMM2, SK hynix has established a new standard for AI memory performance" Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra (CMO, Chief Marketing Officer) at SK hynix said. "We will solidify our position as the most trusted AI memory solution provider, through close collaboration with our global AI customers."SK hynix 192GB SOCAMM2, high-bandwidth and power-efficient. Credit: SK hynix 

Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, has completed the acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Smiths Group plc, marking a major milestone in Molex's vision to enable technology that is transforming the future and improving people's lives. Smiths Interconnect brings a diverse portfolio of complementary products and advantaged capabilities in ruggedized custom connectors, contacts, RF components and optical transceivers for harsh environments. Smiths Interconnect also brings leading semiconductor test capabilities that complement Molex's data communications and data center solutions to support growth in AI, along with a strong medical interconnect capability to support Medtech customers."We are excited to finalize the Smiths Interconnect acquisition, which expands our portfolio and engineering expertise worldwide," said Joe Nelligan, CEO, Molex. "Along with their products and technology, we are excited about the Smiths Interconnect's global team and the strong customer relationships that they have established."As the largest acquisition in Molex's history, the addition of Smiths Interconnect positions Molex to drive innovation across the high-reliability interconnect market - encompassing aerospace and defense, space exploration, industrial, medical and semiconductor test industries. The combination of Smiths Interconnect's capabilities with Molex's global footprint, engineering strength, culture and financial strength enables Molex to deliver increased value to customers around the world."This acquisition reinforces Molex's position as a leader across every sector where high reliability is critical," said Michael Cole, SVP and president, Aerospace and Defense Solutions Division, Molex. "By unifying these high-reliability solutions under the Molex banner, we provide a borderless platform that enables engineers to leverage ruggedized, precision-engineered connectivity."The Smiths Interconnect acquisition expands Molex's global footprint to over 90 plants across 22 countries, and its global headcount to over 55,000 employees. The integration creates strong design and technical alignment to enhance innovation and solution capabilities to provide more value to customers. This news builds upon the November 2024 acquisition of AirBorn by Molex, a foundational milestone in serving customers in the aerospace and defense market."The integration of Smiths Interconnect into the Molex engineering ecosystem is a significant win for the global design engineering community," said Lew LaFornara, SVP, Global Interconnect Business Strategy, TTI. "As a prominent Smiths Interconnect distributor, we are excited to continue offering our customers access to a robust line of mission-critical solutions - spanning aerospace and defense, medical, industrial and semiconductor test - all backed by Molex's world-class logistics and technical support."