DATOTEK INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., a Taiwan-based memory and storage manufacturer, showcased its latest AI-powered sustainable storage solutions and AI infrastructure technologies at COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei under the exhibition theme "AI Together." The company presented a comprehensive portfolio of AI storage, edge AI computing, PCIe Gen5 SSD thermal management, USB4 portable SSDs, and next-generation memory products designed for both enterprise and consumer markets

Rugged edge computing brand – Cincoze will showcase its latest embedded computing solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, from June 2–5 (Hall 2, Booth Q0401a). Cincoze will display its full range of edge computing solutions around the theme of "Smarter, Faster, More Reliable - Powered by Edge AI" encompassing the full spectrum of edge application environments in four dedicated zones, including DIN-Rail computers, industrial panel PCs and monitors, rugged embedded computers, and GPU embedded computers

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In the high-stakes world of global security and emergency response, the shift toward "video-centric" operations has created a massive technical bottleneck: the struggle to transmit high-quality data over narrow, unreliable bandwidth. Secure City Solutions, a Canadian fast-growing company, is bridging this gap between military-grade demands and smart city infrastructure.In an exclusive interview, Siva Kumar, CEO of Secure City Solutions, explained why Taiwan plays an essential role in the company's global expansion, and why he has signed up to attend COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei in June. "We not only want to address the Taiwan market, but we're also looking for hardware manufacturers for our global deployment."The company was born from a specific challenge faced by founders with deep military and defense backgrounds, including former General Dynamics leadership and a Colonel in the Canadian defense forces. They recognized that whether in a military conflict or a law enforcement pursuit, personnel often struggled to send big data over radios with low bandwidth. This led to the development of a unique solution designed to deliver forensic-quality video from one point to another without losing the essential details required for legal and operational use.At the heart of their offering is the Omni Compressor, a neural-type algorithm that drastically shrinks the digital footprint of video data. While traditional compression often drops frames or reduces resolution to save space, Secure City's technology maintains the original frame rate and resolution. This is a critical distinction for law enforcement, as compromised video quality is often inadmissible in court. Beyond the legal sector, the compression allows commercial entities like banks to store eight to nine times more footage on existing hardware without losing clarity. The company also claims to reduce costs by 75% compared to other solutions.The real-world impact of this technology is already visible in major global deployments, such as with the Dubai Police and over 45 other law enforcement agencies. The software allows police units to share live video from patrol cars or body cameras over weak wireless spectrums, ensuring that backup units can monitor officers entering dangerous areas. Firefighters have also adopted the technology, using helmet-mounted cameras to transmit live feeds to commanders who guide them through burning structures to rescue civilians. Even in rural areas where 5G is unavailable, the algorithm automatically adjusts to available bandwidth and uses high error correction to keep feeds stable despite network noise or jitter.As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent in surveillance, Secure City Solutions serves as a vital performance booster. By reducing data sizes - for instance, from 100MB to 10MB - while maintaining original quality, the software allows AI models to process information and produce results much faster than they could with uncompressed files.Looking toward the future, Kumar is exploring strategic partnerships in Taiwan to address local needs for data sovereignty and hardware manufacturing. While the company has been successfully bootstrapped by its conservative, veteran leadership, they are now open to strategic investors to fuel a more rapid global expansion into new verticals like transportation and medical services. Secure City Solutions aims to ensure that no matter how narrow the pipe, the most critical data always gets through.

Mecademic Industrial Robotics, a Montreal-based robot manufacturer in Canada, is redefining the landscape of precision manufacturing through its pioneering work in micro-automation. At the heart of their innovation is the Meca500, a six-axis industrial robot designed with a footprint so compact that it matches the size of a standard sheet of letter paper when in its shipping pose. "Everything that has gone into this design has been aimed at achieving the highest possible precision," said Naveen Krishnan, Director of Application Engineering at Mecademic. "For us, five microns is the ultimate goal." While traditional industrial robots often rely on bulky external cabinets, Mecademic's architectural simplicity integrates the controller directly into the robot's base. This plug-and-work system eliminates the need for large external hardware, saving critical floor space in capital-intensive environments like clean rooms.Unmatched PrecisionMecademic specializes in micro-automation, addressing a market segment that requires extreme precision in a small footprint. Their flagship Meca500 achieves a repeatability of five microns - thinner than a red blood cell. According to Naveen Krishnan, this level of precision is the result of a "ground-up" design philosophy. Unlike systems built from commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) components, Mecademic vertically integrates its mechanical, electrical, and software designs, using specialized harmonic drives and high-precision encoder systems to ensure reliability and performance.An Open and Accessible ArchitectureAs noted above, one of the company's most significant innovations is the integration of  the controller directly into the robot's base, eliminating the need for bulky external cabinets. This "plug-and-work" architecture allows system integrators to replace complex, fixed Cartesian systems with a  single, more flexible manipulator.Furthermore, Mecademic has adopted an open, language-agnostic approach to programming. Instead of forcing users to learn proprietary languages, the robot can be operated via a TCP/IP interface using modern languages like Python or C#. This lowers the barrier to entry for New Product Introduction (NPI) teams and process engineers who may not be traditional automation experts. For industrial users with a requirement for industrial real-time fieldbus protocols, there is native support for Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, and Profinet built into the standard system.Targeted Applications and Market StrategyMecademic targets high-tech verticals where miniaturization is the dominant trend, specifically within the semiconductor, medical device, and optics sectors. The Meca500 is particularly effective for tasks that involve handling very small parts typically managed by human operators using tweezers under a microscope, such as assembling medical implants or characterizing sensors. To further address niche demands, the company introduced the Meca500-OB, which uses specialized finishes and light-absorbing materials to reduce reflectivity during sensitive measurement tasks involving lasers and interferometers.Key industries include: 1. Electronics & Semiconductors: Handling small parts for testing, assembly, characterization, and sensor validation. 2. Life Sciences & MedTech: Lab automation, sample handling (microplates/vials), and medical device assembly. 3. Optics & Photonics: Sensitive measurement tasks using the Meca500-OBto prevent reflectivity during laser interferometry.Looking Toward COMPUTEX 2026As Mecademic prepares for the InnoVEX, the company aims to educate the market on how micro-automation can bridge the gap between manual labor and full-scale industrial robotics. Philippe Beaulieu, CEO, and Ammon Liu, Sales Director ASEAN, are expected to represent the firm in Taipei.By replacing capital-intensive manual processes with repeatable, high-throughput robotic solutions, Mecademic provides the essential hardware platform necessary for the next generation of AI-driven, high-precision manufacturing.

The dream of a world without charging cables - where phones, headsets, and even industrial robots never need to be plugged in - is moving from science fiction to reality. AWL Electricity, often referred to by partners as All Electricity, is at the forefront of this shift by leveraging advanced semiconductor breakthroughs to deliver power wirelessly over distance. As the company prepares for COMPUTEX 2026 in Taipei this June, it aims to solidify its position as the global leader in mid-power, mid-range wireless charging.The Breakthrough: GaN and the Five-Foot RadiusThe foundation of AWL Electricity's technology lies in a scientific leap made in 2017 by the invention of CEO Emmanuel Glenn. While the concept of wireless power dates back to Nikola Tesla, traditional low-frequency methods were often unsafe or impractical due to the extreme power required at low frequencies. By utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, the company successfully increased operating frequencies while reducing electric field strength, making the technology safe and highly practical.Unlike standard charging pads that require direct contact, AWL-E's Resonant Capacitive Coupling technology focuses on a 1.5-meter (five-foot) radius. Francis Beauchamp-Verdon, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, explains that human moves around within a five-foot bubble, whether at a desk, in a car, or at a café. While the company remains "planet-centric" and advises that high-power stationary devices like coffee machines or electric vehicles should remain wired for maximum efficiency, wireless power is reserved for mobility and devices where cables create significant friction.Transforming Industry 4.0Beyond consumer electronics, AWL-E is targeting the "New Age of Physical AI" and smart manufacturing. Modern factory lines can require between 40,000 to 50,000 sensors, with an automotive leader noting that every single wire adds significant connection costs. AWL-E's solution eliminates the need for traditional cable management and drag chains into robotic cells. By powering humanoids and autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) while they work, factories can eliminate 20% downtime typically lost when robots must sit next to a charging wall.Strategic Objectives for COMPUTEX 2026Taiwan holds a special place in the AWL-E story, as its semiconductor ecosystem enabled the company's initial breakthrough. During the COMPUTEX 2026 mission, the company seeks to collaborate with Taiwanese chip leaders to transition their technology into a dedicated Wireless Power Chip, which would make the solution smaller, cheaper, and more accessible. Additionally, the company hopes to help Taiwan improve its own chip-making tools, specifically in vacuum environments where wires are a "worst enemy," creating a symbiotic relationship where AWL-E powers the machines that build the chips.Beauchamp-Verdon will be carrying a portable demo unit to the event to prove that this innovation is ready for today's market. He believes that seeing technology in action is essential for the Taiwanese industry, where "seeing is believing" is a core mindset. AWL-E currently maintains flagship projects in consumer electronics, automotive, and factory automation across Asia and intends to use this visit to find the right partners for their next level of expansion.