With generative AI rapidly transforming industries, enterprises are seeking innovative solutions to enhance everything from customer service to internal operations. Founded in 2021, Seasalt.ai develops SaaS platforms powered by large language models (LLM) and voice AI technologies. Leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company helps organizations adopt AI in the most intuitive and efficient way possible.Three core products address enterprise pain points with voice AISeasalt.ai offers three core products "SeaMeet, SeaChat, and SeaX" each designed to address specific enterprise needs through advanced voice AI technology. SeaMeet is an AI-powered meeting platform that automatically transcribes discussions, generates summaries, and highlights key takeaways immediately after each session. The outputs can be customized to fit departmental requirements, helping managers make faster, data-driven decisions. SeaChat is a cross-platform chatbot solution supporting LINE, WhatsApp, Facebook, and other major messaging apps. It also extends to voice and phone-based services to deliver 24/7 automatic customer support. SeaX integrates call and message notification services to significantly enhance customer service efficiency.Most of Seasalt.ai's systems are hosted on AWS public cloud infrastructure. According to Shawn      Chiu, Senior Product Manager at Seasalt.ai, AWS's powerful computing performance and vast storage capabilities form the foundation for the company's sustained business expansion. Chiu noted three major benefits:First, scalability: as Seasalt.ai's customer base grows across the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Mexico, AWS allows its systems to scale on demand without compromising service quality. Second, cost optimization: companies can flexibly subscribe to cloud resources as needed, avoiding the high fixed costs of traditional server infrastructure. Third, security and compliance: AWS's globally proven architecture ensures strong cybersecurity and regulatory adherence, earning the trust of multinational clients. Thanks to these advantages, Seasalt.ai can focus on continuous AI innovation and accelerate its global expansion.Seasalt.ai's products have already delivered measurable value across multiple industries. For instance, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) uses SeaChat to establish a multilingual automated customer service system integrated with Taiwan's product information database. This implementation significantly reduces labor costs while improving the experience for international buyers. Corporates like Lion Travel and TPI Software adopted SeaMeet to fully automate meeting transcription and summarization, enhancing productivity and allowing managers to quickly grasp key discussion points. In South East Asia, The Singapore Ministry of Social and Family Development uses SeaChat VoiceBot for elderly care, where voice AI makes routine check-in calls to ease volunteers' workload and improve service quality. More recently, Seasalt.ai has partnered with LINE and Inline to launch a voice-based reservation service for restaurants, allowing users to communicate naturally with businesses through speech.Dual focus on global expansion and local engagement: Seasalt.ai ushers in a new AI future with SaaS productizationThese success stories highlight not only the practical value of Seasalt.ai's technologies but also the strength of its product-oriented SaaS business model. Unlike many software vendors that rely on project-based customization, Seasalt.ai has adopted a productization strategy from day one. Once localized for a target language, its products can be rapidly deployed across borders. This model has enabled Seasalt.ai to establish a presence in the U.S., Mexico, Singapore, and Southeast Asia, while engaging in pilot collaborations with leading international enterprises. The company’s global expansion strategy has not only accelerated market penetration but also enhanced its technological visibility and brand recognition worldwide.In addition to global market expansion, Seasalt.ai is actively building strong local connections in Taiwan. Chiu noted that since joining the Startup Terrace Kaohsiung AWS Joint Innovation Center (JIC), Seasalt.ai has initiated partnership projects with manufacturers and retailers in southern Taiwan. For example, with support from AWS JIC, an e-commerce retailer successfully integrated SeaChat into its customer service system - progressing from a proof-of-concept (POC) phase to full deployment. The solution has automated customer support and quotation processes, significantly reducing labor costs and demonstrating the tangible value of AI tools for local industries.Chiu emphasized that these achievements were made possible through the technical guidance, business matchmaking, and brand exposure provided by the AWS JIC program. Participation in AWS JIC matchmaking events enabled Seasalt.ai to engage directly with senior executives from various industries, shortening the marketing cycle and helping the team secure new business opportunities in southern Taiwan.Looking ahead, Seasalt.ai will continue focusing on generative AI, local innovation, and global market expansion as its three core strategies. By leveraging AWS's extensive global resources, the company is committed to building a Taiwan-based AI startup with global impact, helping more industries accelerate their smart transformation journey.

Amid the ongoing wave of digital transformation and generative AI, enterprises are facing challenges such as insufficient data processing efficiency, increasing operational costs, and increasing cybersecurity and privacy risks. How to deploy AI rapidly while balancing compliance and cost has become a key question in industrial upgrading.Renowned for its expertise in AI video analytics, AIRA empowers businesses to transform conventional surveillance systems into intelligent solutions-turning what was once a security tool into a smart engine that drives operational performance.Lowering the barrier to surveillance system upgrades by running AI on CPUWhile video surveillance systems are already ubiquitous, most still serve only for recording, lacking real-time analysis and response capabilities. For enterprises managing multiple sites, this often means high labor and maintenance costs. Moreover, slow AI adoption makes it difficult to unlock the full value of these systems.To address this, AIRA's lightweight AI algorithm can efficiently run on standard CPUs or mini computing units (NUCs), instantly upgrading existing CCTV setups into AI-powered smart systems-without the need to replace cameras. The solution fully complies with GDPR and other international standards, and features built-in, real-time privacy protection that automatically applies mosaic blurring to non-target faces. This approach enhances both monitoring efficiency and regulatory compliance, transforming security management into a value-generating tool.AIRA's solutions are now deployed across diverse fields including smart factory safety management, access control for office buildings, and shopper flow and heatmap analysis in retail environments. Looking ahead, the company plans to integrate generative AI to automatically generate actionable insights and reports from video data further strengthening decision-making and marketing effectiveness.Building a Flexible Multi-Site Management Framework with AWSTo overcome the challenges of managing operations across multiple locations, AIRA leverages Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a flexible, cloud-based solution. Overseas branches can run AI modules via edge computing devices, while the headquarters rapidly deploys centralized management platforms using Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) for scalable and secure operations.In addition, Amazon DocumentDB, a fully managed document database service, supports secure and scalable data storage. According to Stephanie Chen, Business Development Manager at AIRA, this design offers high flexibility and scalability, optimizing cost structures, reducing maintenance expenses, and improving management efficiency. The centralized dashboard also enables real-time visibility into all branch operations. For startups, AWS's global cloud environment supports rapid multi-site deployment without the burden of local infrastructure setup, accelerating commercialization of AI solutions.AIRA's technologies have already been implemented across industries. A leading retail chain, for example, uses its smart surveillance system to detect in-store traffic heatmaps and recognize VIP customers upon entry - enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. In the international market, a Colombian healthcare group has adopted the airaFace system across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. With a unified management platform, headquarters can instantly monitor all sites, identify watchlist individuals, and respond promptly to incidents, effectively strengthening healthcare security.AIRA's retail solution helps retail chains manage multiple locations.Credit: AWS JICDeepening Kaohsiung's Industry Ecosystem with AWS JICThe success of these applications not only validates AIRA's solution reliability but also fuels its international expansion. Through collaborations with AWS and ASUS, AIRA can rapidly replicate and deploy systems across markets while reducing the manpower and cost of establishing local offices - significantly accelerating its global footprint.In Taiwan, Kaohsiung serves as a strategic hub. AIRA has launched multiple smart projects there, such as facial recognition access control and smart locker systems for shared offices of major tech firms, as well as smart fencing solutions for traditional manufacturers to improve workplace safety and reduce false alarms.AIRA is also an active participant in innovation programs. Through the AWS Joint Innovation Center (JIC) at Startup Terrace Kaohsiung, the company has received comprehensive support in business operations, technology, and marketing.On the business front, Startup Terrace provides shared office spaces and local resources to help AIRA expand its presence in Kaohsiung. From a technical standpoint, AWS cloud services accelerate AI deployment and global rollout. On the marketing side, AWS-hosted forums and workshops "targeting key decision-makers" allow AIRA to precisely reach potential clients and expand business opportunities.Through AWS JIC events, AIRA connects with corporate decision-makers to expand opportunities.Credit: AWS JICChen added that these resources have greatly accelerated AIRA's cross-industry and cross-border deployments. Building on its achievements in security management, retail operations, and industrial safety, AIRA will continue to enhance its generative AI applications, strengthen international expansion, and deepen collaborations with local partners.

The global manufacturing industry is at a critical crossroads, facing the twin challenges of digital transformation and ESG implementation. To remain competitive, companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operational efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and meet sustainability goals. Founded in 2019, Ret[AI]ling Data began as a retail technology provider and has since evolved to focus on asset management and intelligent operation solutions. By leveraging the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company helps enterprises establish a seamless data flow "from on-site IoT sensors to financial decision-making" realizing both smart manufacturing and green transformation in practice.Ret[AI]ling Data delivers AI edge solutions for data collection, analysis, and generation. Credit: AWS JICAccording to Sean Chen, CEO of Ret[AI]ling Data, the company's AI Agent system supports manufacturers in knowledge management, supply chain risk prediction, and ESG performance tracking. Integrated with generative AI, the system automatically generates analytical reports and decision recommendations, helping enterprises move beyond data insights toward AI-driven decision-making while improving operational transparency and responsiveness.Traditional factories often face hurdles such as inconsistent data formats and long deployment cycles when adopting AI. Ret[AI]ling Data addresses these pain points with an agile development and modular platform approach, shortening system deployment from several months to just one to three months. This lowers the entry barrier for manufacturers to embark on digital transformation and quickly validate results. The company's flexible solutions are now being applied in precision manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, green energy, and water resource management.Driving AI for ESG with global renewable energy leadersIn 2024, Ret[AI]ling Data was selected as one of the potential suppliers in Asia-Pacific by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, the world’s largest offshore wind turbine manufacturer. Chen explained that the company's generative AI-powered solution enables smart supply chain analytics and component visualization management, assisting wind energy firms in carbon reduction planning and resource optimization. This milestone highlights the growing presence of Taiwanese startups in AI for ESG and renewable energy supply chains, marking a major step forward in Ret[AI]ling Data's journey toward sustainable energy and green innovation.Chen emphasized that in addition to strong in-house R&D, AWS has played a vital role in helping the company expand into international renewable energy supply chains. All of Ret[AI]ling Data's services are built on the AWS Cloud, utilizing Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), various database services, and AI/ML tools for model training and deployment. This ensures both security and compliance, earning strong trust from clients in the manufacturing and semiconductor industries. By leveraging AWS Marketplace and its modular cloud architecture, the company can efficiently replicate success stories in overseas markets to support global factory expansion needs.Dual-track strategy: global expansion with local rootsFor market development, Ret[AI]ling Data adopts a dual-track strategy of "global expansion and local cultivation." While collaborating with international clients to accelerate AI adoption, the company is also strengthening its local presence in Taiwan. With its new operational hub at Startup Terrace Kaohsiung, Ret[AI]ling Data focuses on serving the precision manufacturing and construction sectors. Through its "local testing, rapid deployment" model, the company enables AI solutions to be validated and scaled quickly in real-world environments - turning Kaohsiung into a living lab for smart manufacturing and a hub for replicating successful practices globally.Supported by the Startup Terrace Kaohsiung AWS Joint Innovation Center (JIC), Ret[AI]ling Data has received comprehensive assistance in technology optimization, business expansion, and brand development. The AWS expert team helped enhance the company's cloud architecture and advance its SaaS transformation, while AWS JIC connected the team with potential partners in Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, accelerating its path to international markets. Chen noted that AWS JIC's integration of technical expertise and ecosystem resources has greatly strengthened the company's global competitiveness.Advancing sustainable manufacturing through AI innovationLooking ahead, Ret[AI]ling Data will continue to center its strategy around AI and data-driven technologies, deepening their applications in manufacturing to help enterprises balance intelligence and sustainability. Generative AI will be a key focus in the next phase, not only streamlining decision-making processes but also enhancing cross-departmental collaboration efficiency. By combining AWS's global cloud resources with its growing network of international partners, Ret[AI]ling Data aims to advance its vision of "local technology, global application," continuing to shine on the world stage.

Specialty polymers are crucial for the semiconductor sector, fulfilling demands in advanced processes and packaging, and sustainable development. Syensqo, a global specialty polymers and chemicals giant company from Belgium, continues to innovate with new products and materials for high-tech sectors, including Taiwan's semiconductor industry. By understanding the stringent application requirements in extreme environments, especially the challenges that semiconductor processes often face, such as high temperatures, chemical corrosion, tension, and rough surfaces, Syensqo also considers the material's own characteristics, such as lightweight, inertness, ease of storage and transportation, as well as multiple chemical material properties such as design flexibility and biocompatibility. At Semicon Taiwan 2025, Syensqo made its debut on the Taiwan semiconductor stage.New Tecnoflon FFKM NFS product set a new benchmark for environmentally friendly materialsAmong the products showcased at this year's booth, Syensqo's newly-launched Tecnoflon FFKM NFS series is a standout product. This new high-performance perfluoroelastomers utilize the company's proprietary Non-Fluorosurfactant (NFS) technology, is key to meeting the industry's strong demand for phasing out fluorinated surfactants in the PFAS family.Syensqo has successfully launched the market's first commercially available perfluoroelastomer products - Tecnoflon FFKM NFS, that does not use surfactants. Andrew Lau, Senior Executive Vice President of Electronics & Industrial at Syensqo's Specialty Polymers Global Business Unit, stated that this industry-first FFKM NFS product line fully demonstrates Syensqo's commitment to the global semiconductor industry and has provided significant incentive for semiconductor customers.The launch of Tecnoflon FFKM NFS materials will meet the industry's demand for specialized O-ring materials for hermetically sealed vacuum chambers used in semiconductor front-end of line fabrication (FEOL) processes, such as dry and wet etching, cleaning, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), chemical mechanical polishing (CMP), and lithography, as a seal required for vacuum processes.This new product demonstrates superior performance, sustainability, and supply chain stability compared to traditional FFKM materials, strongly showcasing the strength of Tecnoflon FFKM NFS in development. The product is currently undergoing intensive customer validation, representing a significant step forward in meeting the semiconductor industry's pursuit of more environmentally friendly materials.Expertise in developing specialty polymer materials satisfies even the most stringent performance criteria for advanced manufacturing processesSyensqo's booth at Semicon Taiwan 2025 also featured an array of materials that are frequently employed in the semiconductor factory infrastructure in the Taiwan market, such as sealing and ultra-pure water piping solutions for fabs, exhaust duct coatings and materials for injection molding.An additional highlight of Syensqo's Semicon booth was the extensive portfolio including KetaSpire PEEK, Torlon PAI, Halar ECTFE, and Solef PVDF for wafer handling injection molding components.Furthermore, Syensqo's showcased its well-known Fomblin PFPE utilized as lubricants for vacuum pumps, and Galden PFPE facilitating effective heat transfer in chillers, which are crucial for maintaining accurate temperature regulation in wafer fabrication processes. These products are extensively utilized in chiller systems to ensure stable temperatures, and their substantial demand greatly enhances Syensqo's revenues.Galden PFPE paves way for future immersion cooling solutions in AI data centersThe aquarium exhibit at Syensqo's booth during Semicon Taiwan 2025 was a noteworthy feature. It contained an AI accelerator card to illustrate the company's commitment to the most recent advancements in cooling technologies for AI servers.Conventional air and liquid cooling solutions are inadequate due to the substantial thermal requirements of AI processors, which are crucial for the efficient functioning of data centers. The design phase of next-generation immersion cooling systems is now under progress, incorporating Syensqo's Galden PFPE, a transparent and highly insulating liquid with outstanding heat transfer characteristics, as a crucial component.Furthermore, in addition to innovative materials technologies in its products, Andrew Lau also shared an important organizational development: Syensqo has established its Asian regional headquarters in Shanghai. This follows the establishment of a materials application R&D center in Shanghai, marking another significant organizational update and demonstrating the company's strong ambition in the Asian market. The Taiwanese market will also benefit from this investment.Andrew Lau reiterated, "The Taiwan semiconductor industry has always been an important part of Syensqo, and we will continue to support the needs of our customers in Taiwan. Regarding the overseas expansion and development of Taiwan semiconductor fabs, Syensqo will continue to fully support the success and long-term growth of our customers."

Cypress Technology (CYP) is proud to announce that its 4K60 AV Control Center Solution has been honored with the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Award. This recognition highlights CYP's technological leadership and continued commitment to developing high-performance, sustainable audiovisual integration solutions for mission-critical control environments.Empowering Smarter Decisions with AV over IP TechnologyAs audiovisual information becomes the backbone of intelligent manufacturing, emergency response centers, and traffic control operations, CYP's award-winning solution provides a powerful and flexible AV over IP architecture capable of transmitting 4K60 4:4:4 high-resolution video over standard 1G Ethernet networks. This innovative design significantly reduces infrastructure and maintenance costs while maintaining outstanding visual quality and system stability.The system supports centralized management and remote operation, seamlessly integrating with cloud conferencing platforms to enhance real-time collaboration. Multi-source video can be displayed on video walls while KVM over IP enables intuitive multi-screen operation with a single mouse and monitor and flexible screen push to meeting rooms or offices, officers can get the video through "get function" to enhance collaboration for quick decision making-empowering rapid communication and informed decision-making.Intuitive Design, Flexible Expansion, and Stable PerformanceBuilt with a user-centric philosophy, the solution features an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing operators to easily switch and distribute video sources without complex configurations. Its scalable architecture enables the addition of new signal sources or displays without altering the existing system, and supports Dante audio integration to ensure synchronized, high-quality audio and video delivery.Engineered for demanding environments, the fanless design ensures stable operation in dusty conditions such as mining sites, while centralized firmware updates simplify maintenance. The innovative "Hello" LED identification feature allows users to quickly locate devices, streamlining on-site management.Proven Success Across Government and Enterprise ProjectsThe 4K60 AV Control Center Solution has been successfully deployed in numerous mission-critical applications, including the government command center, telemedicine center, and several overseas industrial projects of courts, mining site…etc. These installations demonstrate CYP's ability to deliver reliable, high-performance audiovisual systems that enhance collaboration and enable real-time decision-making across sectors.Sustainable Design, Built for the FutureAligned with global sustainability goals, the solution complies with REACH, RoHS, and Conflict-Free Minerals regulations. It reduces material usage through simplified cabling with standard Ethernet connections, supports remote energy management, and uses FSC-certified eco-friendly packaging with digital user manuals to minimize paper and plastic waste. By extending product life through firmware upgrades and lowering energy consumption, CYP contributes to greener and smarter operations.Cypress Technology stated that winning the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Award reaffirms the company's dedication to innovation, reliability, and sustainability in the professional AV industry. Moving forward, CYP will continue to advance technologies in AV over IP, KVM, AI integration, and cloud management, providing intuitive, high-efficiency, and environmentally responsible control center solutions that empower smarter decisions across industries.

AMICCOM released a new generation of 2.4GHz wireless voice SOC in October 2025, named A8103. This SoC, available in a 6x6 QFN package, is targeted at wireless voice applications. A8103 integrates the 2.4GHz RF transceiver, with a maximum speed of 2Mbps and a 23dBm high-efficiency output amplifier.The digital portion integrates a high-performance 1T Pipeline 8051 with 16Kbytes Flash memory, 256bytes internal data SRAM, 1Kbyte external data SRAM, various digital interfaces, and a proprietary audio codec. A 2-wire ICE interface is provided, seamlessly integrating with the Keil C development tool for user development and debugging.The A8103's RF component inherits the core of AMICCOM wireless RF transceiver. Its receiver sensitivity is -92dBm at 2Mbps and -97dBm at 500kbps. Its programmable RF transmit power range ranges from +13dBm to +23dBm, and the link budget is up to 115dB. The in-house developed 16-bit audio codec provides sampling rate of 8K/16K and 32KSps, allowing for a variety of voice quality options. Amplifiers for microphone and speaker are integrated on-chip, allowing direct connection to the microphone without the need for an external amplifier and capable of driving a 250mW/8ohm speaker.Customers using the A8103 can use few external components and reduce product size. The digital portion utilizes a high-performance 1T pipeline 8051 core and 24 GPIO pins, which can be used as input buttons to adjust volume or outputs to LEDs to indicate product status. Various digital interfaces, such as I2C, SPI, UART, and PWM, are integrated for use as needed.AMICCOM provides a proprietary communication protocol library that supports various application scenarios. For example, a wireless voice baby monitor can automatically detect the baby's voice level. When the baby cries, the baby's voice is automatically transmitted to the mother, who can then transmit the sound to comfort the crying child. Another application scenario involves a walkie-talkie mode that supports PTT (push-to-talk) functionality, suitable for use in toys such as wireless walkie-talkies, wireless voice toys, or wireless voice doorbells.Overall, A8103 is a highly integrated wireless SOC for voice application. It features a high-performance wireless RF core, a built-in audio codec with multiple sampling rates, a fast 8051 CPU core, and a library supporting various application scenarios. All these functions are integrated into a QFN6x6 chip, providing customers with fast, convenient, and low-cost wireless voice solutions.A8103 are available in a 6mm x 6mm QFN-48 package, and is now available from AMICCOM and its authorized distributors. Welcome to request IC samples and evaluation modules, and start development work. Please contact AMICCOM Electronics for more detail.

In late September 2025, three national governments enacted coordinated measures affecting Nexperia, a global semiconductor manufacturer recognized for its MOSFETs and small-signal discretes. The United States expanded export controls to include Wingtech Technology, Nexperia's parent company based in China. China introduced its own export restrictions impacting domestic manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, the Netherlands invoked the Goods Availability Act, resulting in the temporary suspension of the company's CEO and the transfer of shareholder voting rights to independent oversight.These combined actions significantly disrupted Nexperia's global production capacity, with nearly half of operations affected within days. Authorized distributors paused quotations, while brokers reported elevated pricing on remaining inventory. Buyers across the automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors began urgently seeking alternative sources for critical components, with lead times extending into Q4 2025.This disruption was not the result of natural disasters or market-driven imbalances. Rather, it stemmed from a series of deliberate, cross-border regulatory interventions that had an immediate and substantial impact on commercial operations.Political Risk Now Comes From EverywhereThe Nexperia episode illustrates a fundamental shift in geopolitical risk. It no longer originates only in politically unstable regions but from the world's most advanced economies often concurrently. The United States, the European Union, and China are increasingly using trade policy, export controls, and corporate oversight as instruments of national strategy.This trend has been building. U.S. tariff policy shifted repeatedly throughout 2024 and 2025. Ocean freight rates from Shanghai to the U.S. rose 42% between December 2024 and January 2025. In August 2025, the U.S. implemented a 40% tariff on transshipped goods containing significant inputs from higher-tariff jurisdictions.For procurement teams, the assumption that stable trade corridors guarantee supply continuity is no longer valid. Risk is embedded in the structure of global commerce itself.The Nexperia Ripple EffectMajor contract manufacturers immediately assessed their exposure to Nexperia components. Regional responses varied. As highlighted by our recent article: Nexperia Supply Chain Update 2025, distributors in China halted quotations pending clarity on factory shipments. European distributors began segmenting inventory by country of origin to manage compliance exposure. In Asia, brokers reported active trading, accompanied by panic buying.Qualified alternatives from suppliers could not immediately absorb demand. Requalification cycles for automotive and industrial applications introduce delays that cascade into production stoppages. Even minor component shortages can trigger costly engineering reviews and line downtime.The New Normal of Government-Led DisruptionIn August 2025, global trade policy uncertainty reached 21 times its historical average surpassing even pandemic-era volatility. This is not a temporary anomaly. National security concerns, industrial policy, and strategic decoupling are driving sustained government intervention in commercial supply chains.Companies that continue to optimize solely for cost will face repeated disruptions. Those that embed resilience, transparency, and agility into their sourcing strategy will maintain operational continuity amid escalating uncertainty.The Nexperia event is not an outlier. It is a preview of a future where supply chains are treated as instruments of national interest and subject to sudden, coordinated intervention.Strategic Actions for Procurement Teams1. Diversify the supply base. Overreliance on a single supplier creates acute vulnerability, as demonstrated by the sudden unavailability of Nexperia components across multiple regions.2. Monitor early indicators of supply stress. Extended lead times, increased quote rejections, and pricing premiums, particularly for non-China-sourced parts, often signal tightening availability before formal shortages are announced.3. Cultivate executive-level supplier relationships. During allocation events, suppliers prioritize customers with established strategic partnerships, providing earlier visibility and preferential access to constrained inventory.4. Enhance supply chain transparency. Conduct comprehensive mapping of component exposure across all product lines to identify parts with limited alternatives or extended qualification cycles.5. Pre-qualify alternative sources. Waiting until allocation notices arrive places organizations at a significant disadvantage. Proactive evaluation of substitutes during design or routine reviews ensures readiness when disruptions occur.Secure Your Supply Chain Before the Next DisruptionWhen governments intervene or suppliers face sudden restrictions, having verified alternatives and real-time intelligence keeps your production running.Fusion Worldwide operates a global sourcing network with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Our e-commerce platform gives you 24/7 access to verified component inventory, transparent country-of-origin data, and alternative sourcing options when primary suppliers face constraints.Whether you need Nexperia alternatives, automotive-grade discretes, or hard-to-find components, our team provides the visibility and supply chain intelligence that helps you make confident decisions before shortages impact your bottom line.Visit www.fusionww.com to access real-time component availability and protect your production continuity.(Article written by Wei Liang Leu, Senior Director of Purchasing, APAC, Fusion Worldwide)

As artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors become central to the intensifying U.S.–China tech rivalry, and rare earth resource challenges elevate their strategic importance, the Office of National Assembly Member Song Seok-jun will host a high-level seminar titled "Global AI and Semiconductor Cooperation Strategy" on November 10, 2025 (Monday), from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the National Assembly Library Grand Auditorium.The seminar will be co-hosted by Mr. Colley Hwang, Chairman of Taiwan's DIGITIMES Group, and Professor Sung Soo Eric Kim, Founder of Datacrunch Global, Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business, and Visiting Professor of AI Strategy at National Taiwan University.DIGITIMES is the world's largest semiconductor-focused media and research institution, co-founded by Morris Chang (Founder of TSMC) and Stan Shih (Founder of Acer). Chairman Colley Hwang is a globally recognized semiconductor strategist who has advised CEOs of leading ICT companies worldwide.Professor Eric Kim is a renowned authority in global AI strategy and a key figure in building semiconductor and AI cooperation networks across Korea, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan.This seminar marks a significant diplomatic and strategic occasion, with Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs dispatching an official envoy to participate. The event is expected to convene 300 attendees from government, industry, and academia to explore new pathways for international collaboration in emerging technologies.The event will take place on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Grand Auditorium of the National Assembly Library, which accommodates up to 300 attendees. Registration is available via Google Form. For inquiries, please contact Professor Sung Soo (Eric) Kim.Korean National Assembly to Host Global AI and Semiconductor Cooperation Strategy Seminar. Credit: DIGITIMES

The robotics sector is booming, yet a fundamental challenge persists: moving autonomous machines safely and efficiently from the controlled environment of a warehouse into the complex, unpredictable flow of daily life. Vancouver-based startup Ma Robot AI is tackling this issue head-on with its specialized "Embodied AI" software, designed to grant robots and autonomous vehicles human-level intuition in dense, high-traffic areas.Founded by a unique partnership, Ma Robot AI is led by CEO Winnie Liang, who brings a background in business and workflow automation from her time at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), and CTO Dr. Mo Chen, a distinguished authority in the field as a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) AI Chair and Computer Science faculty member at Simon Fraser University, with a recent visiting professorship at Stanford. They are co-founder husband and wife. The need for their combined expertise emerged during the pandemic, as they witnessed how overwhelmed hospital staff spent crucial time on manual, repeatable delivery tasks.The Technology: Intuition Without DataMa Robot AI's core offering is a patent-pending hybrid AI system that fundamentally shifts how robots perceive and interact with uncontrolled environments. Unlike conventional solutions that rely on extensive data collection for specific environments (a key bottleneck for scaling), Ma Robot AI's software operates in real-time, on the edge, and requires no prior data from the target location.The critical differentiator is the concept of "interpretable AI," which allows robots to predict how human agents will move in time and space, enabling them to navigate safely and confidently among people. This technology is applicable not just to delivery robots, but also to autonomous and computer-assisted driving systems, offering potential improvements in safety and efficiency on urban streets.Scaling Strategy: From Integrator to LicensorHaving incorporated nearly two years ago, Ma Robot AI, currently a team of eight, is pursuing a two-phase business model. Initially, the company acts as a system integrator (SI), pairing its software with cost-efficient, high-performance third-party hardware (often sourced from Asia). This approach is currently being piloted in a BC hospital, where a robot is helping deliver lab samples-a project supported by a grant from the BC government.The long-term vision is to transition entirely into a software licensing model. By showcasing the power of their AI through successful pilots, the company aims to establish trust with major global hardware vendors. This would allow manufacturers to license Ma Robot AI's software to upgrade their own mobile robots and vehicles, significantly accelerating market entry into high-impact sectors like healthcare and urban logistics.Liang emphasized that Ma Robot AI will focus on AI algorithms and software, which is their core strengths, and refrain from producing robots themselves.Eye on the Asia-Pacific MarketMA Robot AI is leveraging a Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program to focus its international expansion on Taiwan's technology and manufacturing ecosystem. CEO Winnie Liang emphasized that Taiwan's strength in hardware, robotics, and supply chain efficiency makes it a perfect partner to scale their software-centric product.The company is actively seeking strategic partnerships with local industry leaders, technology integrators, and investors, with specific interest in meeting groups like URS Robot, Turin Drive, and Kingswaytek Technology during its November visit.Ma Robot AI is targeting an early-next-year Seed Funding Round, aiming to capitalize on the traction generated by their pilot successes and solidify their transition from a startup with promising technology to a pivotal software licensor in the global robotics landscape. Their ultimate goal is to see their AI bring robots out of the industrial warehouse and into broad, collaborative use alongside the human workforce within the next five years.Winnie Liang, CEO of Ma Robot AI. Credit: Ma Robot AI

Dr. Ali Okhowat, a Canadian physician with a background spanning humanitarian work in conflict zones to co-founding the World Health Organization (WHO) Innovation Hub, is now using artificial intelligence to solve one of healthcare’s most persistent problems: administrative burden. Through his company Aya Health Technologies Inc., he has developed an AI scribe solution called "Autochart.ai Health Assistant". The team joins the Canadian Technology Accelerator for startups in the second half of 2025, leveraging Taiwan’s proactive push toward "smart hospitals" to enter Asian markets.Describing himself as "a physician by training, but a geek at heart," Dr. Okhowat's career trajectory is unique. After completing training in Canada, he worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross in low-resource and conflict areas, including Gaza and Afghanistan, followed by a post with the WHO overseeing the Middle East and North Africa. This field experience heavily influenced his belief in using technology to make care more accessible and efficient, eventually leading him to co-found the WHO Innovation Hub in Geneva.The Genesis of Autochart.ai Health AssistantThe concept for Autochart.ai was born from the direct experience of a practicing physician. Following his return to Canada and involvement in the COVID-19 response, Dr. Okhowat co-established a medical clinic in British Columbia intended to function as an innovation lab for digital health solutions.The resulting product, Autochart.ai, is an AI health assistant and clinical workflow solution designed to reduce the time health providers spend on documentation."The first part is that a note has to be generated documenting what actually happened and what the next steps were," Dr. Okhowat explained. "We are trying to help all health providers who are somewhat burdened with this task of having to create that initial clinical document, and then all of the downstream documents that are also needed, things like referral notes, patient communications messages."The solution, which is built on the Microsoft Azure Foundry and leverages various Large Language Models (LLMs), has been fully commercialized since November 2024 and is currently being used by subscribers in Canada and the US, including several British Columbia providers and health facilities involved in a provincial AI Scribe pilot program.A Focus on Multilingual ContextA key differentiator for Autochart.ai is its robust support for diverse linguistic environments. Recognizing the need for global utility, the company prioritized multilingual capability from the start."We translated the public-facing website fully into 10 different languages, and the interface into 13 different languages," Dr. Okhowat stated. "The number of languages that we accept in terms of input languages and output languages are over 100 different languages and dialects," including support for both simplified and traditional Chinese text. This focus aims to address not only single-language needs but also multilingual, multi-issue, and multi-patient encounters common in clinical settings. The software can also integrate visual context, such as analyzing images of dermatologic lesions, into the generated documentation.Scaling in Taiwan's Smart Hospital EcosystemDr. Okhowat's visit to Taiwan for the Startup Acceleration Program is timely, aligning with the government’s recent initiative to encourage hospitals to transform into "smart hospitals" by digital transformation, robotics, and AI.In response to Taiwan’s changing demographics and rising healthcare needs, the government has just launched the "Healthy Taiwan Deep Cultivation Plan" (2025–2029) in April with a total budget of NT$48.9 billion (US$1.63 billion), focusing on four key areas-better working conditions for medical staff, diverse talent cultivation, smart healthcare technology, and sustainable, socially responsible medicine-to advance tiered care, workforce retention, and healthcare system reform.  Autochart.ai's strategy for entering the market centers on three pillars:1. Localization and Integration: Finding local partners to customize the solution and integrate it with Taiwan’s established Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and world-class hardware manufacturers.2. Regulatory Adherence: Gaining a deep understanding of local data security and Taiwan FDA health pathway regulations to ensure full compliance. The system is already designed to support on-premise or local secure cloud environments to meet strict data privacy demands.3. Investment Synergy: Engaging with the local investor community to secure funding necessary for scaling the solution, with the goal of making it a "homegrown solution in Taiwan."The company offers flexible business models, including Software as a Service (SaaS), API-based integration, and licensing. Dr. Okhowat noted the potential for innovative monetization, moving toward a value-aligned model such as a per-chart fee with a managed upper cap to reduce costs for health systems.Future Vision: AI as a Total Health AssistantLooking ahead five years, the vision for Autochart.ai Health Assistant expands beyond supporting providers to directly empowering patients."We want to be able to help the patients just as much," Dr. Okhowat said. The company is currently developing a patient-facing AI scribe, voice agents, and physical AI implementations that would help individuals own and manage their medical records, make appointments, and summarize complex medical discussions for loved ones and their "circle of care." This evolution aims to transform the system into a comprehensive AI health assistant for all stakeholders, from providers to patients to health systems.Dr. Ali Okhowat