Clientron has introduced its latest POS terminal (PT3200), featuring quality and cost-effective benefits, to play in the Retail and Hospitality Point-of-Sales market place. PT3200 has a neat and sleek enclosure design, and its affordable price makes it suitable for either Entry-level or Mainstream POS markets.With a solid, bezel-free front panel design, PT3200 remains attractive with easy cleanness. The strong panel design offers IP64 water and dust-proof protection with an optional 6H degree scratch-proof P-Cap touch screen.Featuring fan-less system design for long life span, PT3200 works with an Intel power efficient quad-core processor. For peripheral support, it provides options including 1D/2D barcode scanner, RFID reader, iButton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader, VFD, and 8" /10.4"/15"customer displays. To enhance the user experience, PT3200 comes with an easy access 2.5" HDD tray for install and maintenance. It also supports industrial standard VESA mounts for different applications/environments such as Self-service Terminal, Price Checker, and Digital Signage for product promotion.With decades of experiences in embedded platform design and manufacturing, Clientron offers high quality POS terminals with flexible mounting options, and easy maintenance for lower TCO (Total Cost of lifetime Ownership) availability. Clientron is a true IDM (Integrated Design and Manufacture) vendor of POS devices, and is not just an assembler of other makers' products; so users can rely on Clientron products to give them the best performance, a professional POS wherever goods or services are provided.PT3200 samples are available now. For more details about our products, please contact your Clientron sales representative, or visit us at our website: http://www.clientron.com/Clientron to debut its POS Terminal PT3200 with quality and cost-effective benefits

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) earned a Best of Show Award with its T5851 tester at the 11th Annual Flash Memory Summit, held August 9-11 in Santa Clara, Calif. The awards presented at the summit provide the highest honors in the flash memory and solid-state storage industry.In the category of Most Innovative Flash Memory Technology, Advantest's T5851 system was recognized for changing the way flash memory is tested to improve the performance, availability, endurance and/or energy efficiencies of electronic products. The T5851 provides multi-protocol support in one tool for high-performance universal flash storage (UFS) devices and PCIe BGA solid-state drives, minimizing customers' capital investments and deployment risks. Its tester-per-DUT architecture and proprietary hardware accelerator deliver the fastest test times in the industry, contributing to a lower cost of test.The T5851 is designed for high-volume testing, as well as reliability and qualification testing, of protocol NAND devices. This flexible system can be configured to test up to 768 devices in parallel by using an automated component handler such as Advantest's M6242 system."We are proud to receive this industry acknowledgment of the innovative advances that we bring to the market for non-volatile memories, which are so vital to low-power, mobile applications," said Masuhiro Yamada, executive officer with Advantest. "Our T5851 system is designed for system-level testing of these devices while still providing the reliability, low-cost and high-volume productivity that the market needs.""The booming market for new consumer electronics utilizing flash storage creates the challenge for a scalable platform for testing flash memory," said Jay Kramer, chairperson of the Flash Memory Summit's Awards Program. "We are proud to select Advantest's T5851 for the Best of Show Technology Innovation Award as it is available in both production and engineering models to address a wide range of test program environments while providing the versatility to test the memory ICs powering smart phones, tablets and ultra-portable laptops."About Flash Memory SummitFlash Memory Summit, produced by Conference ConCepts, showcases the mainstream applications, key technologies and leading vendors that are driving the multi-billion-dollar non-volatile memory and SSD markets. FMS is now the world's largest event featuring the trends, innovations and influencers driving the adoption of flash memory in demanding enterprise storage applications as well as in smartphones, tablets and mobile and embedded systems.About Advantest CorporationA world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

After more than 30 years of supplying advanced materials and delivery systems to the global semiconductor industry, the Electronic Materials business of Air Products is expected to soon be fully operating as Versum Materials.With the spin-off of the business from Air Products planned for October 2016, Versum will publicly introduce its new identity and capabilities at SEMICON Taiwan, September 7-9, 2016. Versum will showcase, in Booth #138 - 4th Floor, the innovative products and services that make the company one of the industry's largest and most respected suppliers."Given Versum's focus on the semiconductor market as well as our significant presence in Asia, SEMICON Taiwan presents an ideal opportunity to introduce ourselves as a new standalone company and communicate how we will build upon the market leadership we've established over many decades," said Guillermo Novo, who will be CEO of Versum Materials, Inc. after the spin-off.As Versum, we will be more committed than ever to collaborating with our customers to make the future possible for them and their consumers worldwide. We will structure our entire business around meeting the evolving needs of the semiconductor, display and LED markets now and for years to come."At the SEMICON Taiwan show, Versum will be promoting its next generation CMP slurries, ultra-thin dielectric and metal film precursors, formulated cleans and etching products, and delivery equipment which continue to revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Information on the products and services displayed at the show will be available at www.airproducts.com/semicon.

ThroughTek, IoT total solution provider for device connectivity and video technology, has collaborated with a leading chipset provider and automotive manufacturing company in China to develop a low-power video surveillance solution for the connected car. The monitoring system became available last month for a select model in China, and will be available for other well-known brands later this year.ThroughTek's video surveillance technology is integrated to a built-in camera within the vehicle, enabling auto manufacturers to easily plug-in IoT service offerings to improve the user experience. IoT services that may be implemented include:Live Monitoring – provides real-time video streaming for owners to gain access and remotely monitor their cars with a mobile appVideo Recording – continuous or event-based recording to capture and safeguard critical moments for playback at a later timeSmart Alerts – receive intelligent notifications with live video to know what's happening when an alarm is triggeredSocial Sharing – capture and share snapshots or video streams of critical moments to assigned devices Over-the-Air – allows software updates over-the-air to improve or add functionality to in-vehicle appsAccording to forecasts by IHS Markit, 55% of annual global new vehicle sales in 2020 will be connected vehicles. ADAS systems (Advanced Driver Assistance System), software updates, navigation apps, and autonomy preferences were all listed as must-haves for consumers intending to purchase a new vehicle."With the rise of the connected car, automakers will need to work closely with solution providers to integrate non-traditional, advanced interconnected services. The integration of IoT solutions will ultimately help automakers gather real-time information and turn both driver and vehicle data into predictive models to enhance future safety and security features, while providing more convenience for drivers and passengers." said Austin Tu, Director of Business Development at ThroughTek.The significant increase in new vehicles equipped with connected services will disrupt traditional business models and open new opportunities for the automotive industry. ThroughTek joins leading auto manufacturer in the connected car revolution, by delivering fast and reliable video streaming services that will change the way drivers and owners interact with their vehicles.About ThroughTekThroughTek, a leading IoT total solution provider, is committed to the development of its Kalay Platform. With an extensive partnership for OEM/ODM, technology brands and integration support from over 180 different SOCs, Kalay Platform provides rapid deployment for a variety of devices. Complemented by modular features including video transmission, cloud recording, automation and data analytics, Kalay provides intelligent solutions for countless application environments, including surveillance, home automation, security systems, health care, smart retail, and smart building.

Worldwide PC volume shipments declined for the fourth consecutive year last year, with desktop PCs faring even worse than notebooks. As a result, some global PC brands have exited the market. In response, Getac Technology Corporation took a bold step to increase its focus on the rugged computing market, which it entered into in 2006. Now Getac ranks as a top three global rugged computer brand. The company has been able to achieve impressive performance and profitability, as evidenced by its three years of consecutive growth since 2013. In the company's 2015 annual report, it was reported that the company's earnings reached a six-year peak. Getac has clearly outperformed the rugged computer market and maintained goodwill among its customers while the PC industry still suffers a slow recovery from past economic downturns. The impressive performance can be attributed to long-term efforts in areas such as supply-chain management, global logistics improvement, vertically integrated manufacturing services, as well as good corporate governance.James Hwang, who has served as Getac's Chairman for more than five years, recently spoke about the company's undergoing a major transformation, Apart from its rugged computer business focus, Getac has taken a vertical integration strategy to acquire light metal and plastic injection mechanical production companies, broadening its customer bases from consumer electronics to the automobile market. The rise of IoT and cloud applications also has made Getac shift from selling hardware parts to providing solution-oriented products due to growing customer demand for integrated hardware and software solutions. Customers want solutions that are ready to go with good services, Hwang highlighted; it is this momentum that has driven Getac to become a more solutions-centric company, while keeping pace with regulatory changes.Transparent corporate governance and Vietnam operations for manufacturing automotive parts boosting profits and revenuesHwang indicated, when a business is in a critical state, it must follow the market trend, and it may take dramatic changes to win the game. In 2008, due to a slower recovery of a widespread global economy downturn and uncertainty in the PC market caused by steadily falling retail prices and profit margins, Getac saw that its profits were shrinking. The company quickly identified uncompetitive businesses, and transformed its business focus to value-added niche market products while continuing to enhance its core technologies and capabilities. During this business transformation, Getac handled the change with clear and transparent corporate governance.From 2010 through 2012, Getac restored competitiveness by slimming down its Shunde production operations in Foshan, China. This was because of the unclear future of the gaming and desktop PC sectors. This experience was a good example of how Getac's focus on transparent corporate governance affected its negotiations with workers and local government. During the downsizing process, Getac negotiated with workers and the local government in accordance with best practices of labor law and corporate governance and found a balance between the demands of labor and the needs of the company. Hwang is proud to emphasize the importance of transparent corporate governance. At that time, he spoke openly and frequently to discuss the company's future development plans with employees. This helped all parties understand the company's goals, principles, mechanisms, functions and business strategies.In addition, Getac also spotted business opportunities in Vietnam. Hwang noted that the launch of the Getac Vietnam production site was considered another big milestone for Getac. This reflects the truth of rising wages and higher operation costs at China manufacturing sites. According to a Japan External Trade Organization survey report, the average monthly wage for workers in China is US$424. It is three times higher than that of Vietnam workers and over four times the rate for India. This is why Getac decided to invest Vietnam in the early stage.The Getac Vietnam production site was not only an investment in a cheaper labor strategy but also a strengthening of the company's leading-edge industrial automation and technology. Getac implemented highly sophisticated and high precision processes into its Vietnam facilities and ramped up both the production capacity and quality standards. The success of the Vietnam investment showed the company's corporate commitments and values. Most of all, the results gained the trust of customers. Hwang proudly indicated that by leveraging the Vietnam operation, Getac has become the biggest automotive seat belt spindle manufacturer in the world.Increasing brand value and setting strategic partnerships with global giantsCompared with well-known consumer brands, there are many industrial brands emerging as leaders in Taiwan. Popular examples are various Taiwan brands in the semiconductor or industrial PC sectors. Hwang expected to push Getac as a global industrial brand of rugged PCs. Getac is presenting a brand new business model to build a direct link from manufacturing to services for end customers with the core strength of integrating the supply chain, manufacturing and logistics. This covers various scopes of products from pre-sales to after-sales stages to providing deeper and wider service channels and ecosystems. To ensure strong customer service and fulfill the related demand requirements is the key to satisfying global customers. And it is the way to build a long term relationship and win the trust of customers, Hwang believes.For example, Getac recently established customized solutions to provide after-service repair and maintenance services for one major automobile manufacturer in Germany. The German automobile industry is regarded as the most competitive and innovative in the world. The major challenge for Getac was to build a logistics system to support automobile makers at nearly two hundred service shops worldwide, despite having some of the locations being very remote and difficult to get consistent transportation service. And it is important to ensure system reliability once implemented. In this project, Getac provided advanced predictive analytic technology to predict the time of system errors and abnormal conditions. This was a very good experience for Getac to introduce a business model that characteristically delivers value to provide customer-oriented solutions. Namely, the company understood that success did not simply come from providing a product but by providing full global support as well, across multiple time zones and languages. This complete global support network has enhanced the company's ability to transition from a hardware company to a complete solution provider. To achieve these goals, Getac has invested enormous resources to prepare and enable the entire organization to delivering complete customer satisfaction. This is what Hwang called the procedure of "making friends" with global leaders.Getac has transitioned into a service-oriented business model which has changed the way it has traditionally conducted business. For example, its sales team was very familiar with a hardware-centric business in the past when it worked with global telecoms. The new business model has stimulated Getac to develop logistics and after-service systems to satisfy global brands by providing both value-added products and a global presence to do the services. This is all based on the company's strong engineering capabilities and its strategic partnership with global leaders. Getac has benefited from these strategies and gained market share in the rugged PC market, bringing greater scale to Getac's business opportunities.Hwang highlighted that the Getac brand delivers value to customers through the core advantage of technology ability mixed with business flexibility. The most important thing is solving problems for customers. He is pushing this concept to the entire organization by increasing the resources to upgrade the company's services and creating the power of innovation.Developing the VERETOS cloud platform is vital for Getac's goal to become a major solution providerHwang continued to speak about the Getac strategies of targeting emerging cloud technologies, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data analytics. Hwang cited the company's investment in its VERETOS digital mobile surveillance system as another example of how Getac is extending its reach as a service-oriented business.VERETOS is a dedicated cloud-based system for assisting police and law enforcement units by tracking and recording video streams from duty officers and managing the related evidence through a cloud service. The huge amount of streaming data is analyzed by the technology using Big Data Analytics and then processed using artificial intelligence in order to help it identify and manage potential police actions. This solution has been deployed by several US police departments. Getac business teams are planning to introduce the VERETOS system to the European market as well, to take advantage of the market potential both for policing and public security business categories.The VERETOS system is equipped with SaaS (Software as a service) capabilities tightly bounded to the cloud and IoT technologies dedicated for fulfilling police requirements. When Getac introduced the VERETOS system, the US law enforcement sector saw great potential in the solution. Government projects have long-been a major contributor to rugged PC shipments for Getac. Targeting the strong demand in public security and safety markets, VERETOS will also accelerate demand growth for rugged computers and peripherals.Taiwan's ICT industry is characterized by local industrial clustering of PC components and modules, and this is often cited as the reason for its success. But the mindset of a hardware manufacturer must now shift to a strategy that is more solutions centric and service oriented. Leveraging SaaS technologies, the VERETOS system empowers Getac to do a better job in delivering solutions and services, which are areas where the company has invested the most. Hwang has strongly positioned Getac to become a leading solution provider with support from Taiwan ICT industry partners.Getac Chairman James Hwang talks about the company's transformation into a solution provider

Clientron Corp. - a leading global provider of Thin Client, POS (point of sales), and embedded systems - today introduced the Industry Thin Client IT800 that features a robust and rugged aluminum chassis, a fanless, and vent-free design and runs on a client-server architecture for critical environments. Powered by high performance Intel® Bay Trail quad-core and dual-core processors optimized for power consumption, the IT800 supports all mainstream virtual desktop protocols to ensure high availability and seamless communication with other applications.Featuring a rugged, reliable, flexible, and compact design, the IT800 industry thin client utilizes power-efficient Intel® Bay Trail Atom™ E3825 dual-core or E3845 quad-core processors, supports DDR3L-1333 memory, multiple storage options including on-board eMMC storages, standard SD card slot, and mSATA SSD. The IT800 provides strong expansion and networking ability with a mini PCIe interface supporting 3G/4G or Wi-Fi functionality. With its fanless and no moving parts design, the IT800 provides the reliability and easy maintenance that simplifies management for high availability applications, especially in factory, KIOSK, & office environments.The IT800 delivers a great combination of performance and features in a lightweight aluminum die-cast housing. The flexible system design supports various interfaces & configuration options including USB 3.0, dual LAN ports, dual displays and up to four COM ports. The extended operating temperature range between -5 and +50 °C enables support for a full range of applications and IP40 dust proof protection for demanding critical environments.The IT800 industry thin client can use most virtual desktop protocols, including VMware Horizon View, Citrix HDX, Microsoft RDP protocols to communicate with terminal servers.Feature highlights of the IT800 industry thin client:• Robust aluminum housing and reliable fanless & ventless design for critical environments• Reliable PC-like experience for virtual desktop solutions for industrial usage• Supports dual displays including HDMI and VGA (alternative to DP)• Multiple serial ports for connecting devices and sensors• Supports VESA mount and Kensington lock• Supports dual LAN & optional WLAN or WWAN• Optional VESA / DIN Rail/ Wall mounting kits• IP40 dust-proof design with industrial PC quality• Fanless operation up to ambient temperatures of 50 °C• Supports Windows Embedded Standard 7/8, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, LinuxThe Clientron Industry Thin Client IT800 is available now. For more product details, please contact Clientron sales or visit our website http://www.clientron.com/The Clientron Industry Thin Client IT800 supports dual display & flexible networking ability

Acer subsidiary Xplova has launched a cycling computer for live streaming users' activities and in addition to cycling, the device is expected to further expand to support other activities such as triathlons, according to Ben Wan, chairman of Xplova and president of Acer's e-Enabling business group (EBBG).The Xplova X5 features a 120-degree wide-angle camera, supporting HD-quality filming. The device is able to activate recording mode based on the user's heart rate changes, allowing the device to auto film users' cycling activities.Acer acquired Xplova in September 2015 and continued seeking new acquisition targets that have potential. Acer has also acquired or invested in players that focus on industries such as interactive pet monitoring and smart traffic applications and will start unveiling its latest innovations in the near future, Wan noted.Acer is currently providing free apps for beginner-level users and will release more intermediate- and professional-level apps and services with membership charges.Xplova currently has 30,000 members worldwide and the company expects the number to double with more new services.Xplova X5 cycling computerPhoto: Company

United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE:UMC; TWSE: 2303) ("UMC"), a leading global semiconductor foundry, and dedicated MEMS foundry Asia Pacific Microsystems, Inc. (APM), today announced a collaboration to provide enhanced MEMS manufacturing services for mutual customers. UMC will leverage its 8" and 12" production capabilities with APM's 6" fab and extensive MEMS know-how and prototyping experience to provide chip designers with a flexible and scalable end-to-end MEMS manufacturing solution."UMC has been highly successful in producing MEMS products for microphone, accelerometer and environmental sensor applications," said S.C. Chien, senior vice president of Corporate Marketing division at UMC. "Partnering with APM allows us to broaden our MEMS addressable market to serve a wider range of customers targeting the growing Internet-of-Things (IoT) sector, such as system companies, module providers and designers of new MEMS chips. This alliance will also provide customers with greater working model flexibility, as APM can provide full turnkey service, MEMS prototyping and small volume manufacturing, while UMC delivers process porting capability for mainstream, volume production MEMS products that are ready to migrate to more productive and cost effective 8" manufacturing. Moreover, customers can combine their MEMS modules with UMC's advanced 12" CMOS fab processes to introduce state-of-the-art MEMS features within an ASIC design."The emerging IoT era is driving the rapid growth of MEMS sensors and actuators within today's smart devices. Different from logic IC chips, MEMS devices focus on using mechanical, electrical, and optical microstructures within microchips to facilitate a non-electrical interaction or response with the environment. MEMS used in today's automotive, consumer electronics, data communication and biomedical industry face a common issue, in that design development and implementation is unexpectedly complicated and highly time-consuming. The joint effort of UMC and APM's engineering teams will help shorten the initial MEMS development cycle and provide ample, scalable production capacity with competitive manufacturing efficiency to successfully and rapidly commercialize MEMS chips for foundry customers.K.H. Jao, president of APM said, "APM brings over 15 years of MEMS experience in design, manufacturing and packaging to our partnership with UMC. Our flexible process capability and process module blocks address different customized chip requirements including sensor, actuator and microstructure, which enable customers to streamline their unique MEMS IC designs to market. We are excited to cooperate with UMC, and believe the synergies created not only by our two companies' complementary services, but also by our close proximity in Hsinchu to UMC and numerous semiconductor suppliers, MEMS packaging & testing providers, will provide unmatched speed and supply chain advantages to MEMS customers worldwide."About APMFounded in 2001, APM is one of the world's leading pure-play MEMS foundry service providers. It is currently running 6-inch MEMS wafer fab composed of a broad range of MEMS fabrication capabilities at Hsinchu Science Park of Taiwan. APM serves many global customers who are designing state-of-art MEMS sensors and actuators, such as pressure and environmental sensors, inertia sensors, microphones, bio-sensors, light sensors and IR sensors. APM is also ISO 9001, ISO14001 and TS16949 certified.For more information: www.apmsinc.comAbout UMCUMC (NYSE: UMC, TWSE: 2303) is a leading global semiconductor foundry that provides advanced IC production for applications spanning every major sector of the electronics industry. UMC's robust foundry solutions enable chip designers to leverage the company's sophisticated technology and manufacturing, which include volume production 28nm gate-last High-K/Metal Gate technology, ultra-low power platform processes specifically engineered for Internet of Things (IoT) applications and the automotive industry's highest-rated AEC-Q100 Grade-0 manufacturing capabilities for production of ICs found in cars. UMC's 10 wafer fabs are strategically located throughout Asia and are able to produce over 500,000 wafers per month. The company employs more than 17,000 people worldwide, with offices in Taiwan, mainland China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and the United States. UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.comNote from UMC Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in the foregoing announcement are forward-looking within the meaning of the U.S. Federal Securities laws, including statements about introduction of new services and technologies, future outsourcing, competition, wafer capacity, business relationships and market conditions. Investors are cautioned that actual events and results could differ materially from these statements as a result of a variety of factors, including conditions in the overall semiconductor market and economy; acceptance and demand for products from UMC; and technological and development risks. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in UMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. UMC does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

Innodisk, the service-driven provider of flash, memory and peripheral modules for industrial and embedded systems, launches two Power Over Ethernet (PoE) expansion cards: the ESPL-G4P1 and the EMPL-G2P1 series. These PoE expansion cards supply electricity to connected devices without an outlet or adapter in sight, delivering both data connections and electrical power through a single Ethernet cable.The advantages of PoE include greater flexibility, safety (no AC powerline involved), easy installation, reliability and cost effectiveness. These benefits have led to the development of a range of new PoE-enabled industrial products.A Power Transmission Solution for Industrial SystemsAs PoE increases in popularity, a greater variety of PoE applications have appeared on the market, including IP security cameras, VOIP phones, wireless access points, switches and routers. Innodisk provides two expansion cards to meet the dynamic demands of a diverse market.Innodisk's PoE expansion cards assist system integrators to build up power transmission networks. PoE works without modifying the existing Ethernet cabling infrastructure. It saves cost, space, and labor for new and existing installations.Product InformationThere are two series of PoE expansion cards for different applications. The ESPL series is designed for high power consumption network devices and supports 802.3at/af, up to a 30W power rating. EMPL series is suitable for embedded systems and small, industrial PCs. It supports 802.3af (15W power rating) and features mini PCIe form factor to dual isolated Gbe LAN ports. Both series feature dual power input and wide-temperature ranges. Additionally, they comply with both 2000V surge protection and 2000V HiPOT protection, offering high voltage isolation protection in order to prevent electrical damage to the system.The ESPL series is currently available; however the EMPL series will become available at the end of September, 2016. For additional information, please contact your local Innodisk sales representatives or distributors, or visit us at http://www.innodisk.com/.

Putting Industry 4.0 into practice has become a universal lesson throughout the industry. However, most Industry 4.0 interpretations in recent years have mainly focused on the data side of things. To extend beyond the focus, this year at the 2016 Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition, NEXCOM will demonstrate how it harnesses the technology of edge to cloud connectivity, cloud-based machine learning and cognitive computing to tap into the power of big data analytics to improve factory operations.The first step to take for Industry 4.0 transformation is to establish connectivity between all the devices and equipment in a factory, and then integrate cloud computing, big data analytics and artificial intelligence to create cyber-physical systems for building a smart factory. On the surface, Industry 4.0 may seem simple, but the underlying transformation must take various variables into account, such as robots, motion control systems, device connectivity and communication protocols. Bringing these elements together to begin with is no easy task, and figuring out how to apply and translate cloud-based big data analytics into concrete, actionable solutions to optimize operations can prove to be more difficult later on.Due to the scope of Industry 4.0, it is rare to see an application demonstration of Industry 4.0 and cloud computing in full context at exhibitions. However, NEXCOM will be the first to showcase a complete cloud-based Industry 4.0 solution built from the ground up at the 2016 Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition.First Ever Complete Edge to Cloud Demonstration for Industry 4.0Joe Lin, General Manager of NEXCOM's IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, states, "In 2016, Industry 4.0 has grown out of its 'exploration' phase and reached 'pilot' phase. It is no longer a concept, but an executable action. Hence, NEXCOM's exhibition this year will focus on 'Industry 4.0 implementation'. At the show, NEXCOM will showcase NexROBO, NexMotion, iAutomation and Device Networking product lines in action, demonstrating how they come together and integrate with Microsoft Azure platform as a complete solution. In addition, NEXCOM will display its Industrial IoT Studio software and show how it manages the connection between field devices and the cloud, and nCare remote management tool to show how it consolidates management of wireless networks and associated wireless client devices."Lin points out that to allow exhibition visitors quickly grasp the wonders of Industry 4.0, NEXCOM will prepare a user experience zone featuring hands-on instructions of the NexROBO simulation software, iAutomation CPS control system, Industrial IoT Studio, machine vision development tool and ToGazer video conferencing software. Visitors will experience how NEXCOM's cloud-based Industry 4.0 solution will speed the development and coding of robot control, PLC and HMI systems, including the application development for cloud-based services and AOI programs to enable visitors to instantly verify end results.Furthermore, NEXCOM will showcase a real-life application of Industry 4.0 on four displays in collaboration with Googol Technology as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). Each display will feature a different area of focus, all adding up to paint a complete picture of Industry 4.0.First, 5-axis milling machines, dual-drive gantry control and robot control development will be displayed to portray operations of a smart factory. Second, collaborative 6-axis articulated robots, image control systems and Delta robots will be shown to depict robot arm movements. Third, NEXCOM's Industrial IoT Gateways will be on display to collect and transfer field equipment data to Microsoft Azure platform to demonstrate real-time monitoring of operations. Lastly, the data will then be processed through Microsoft Azure Machine Learning to showcase predictive analytics.Uniting Collaborative Forces of AMP to Strengthen Industry 4.0 ServicesThe integration of NEXCOM's Industrial IoT Gateways with Microsoft Azure will be achieved using the web service of Azure IoT Hub (MQTT service). Azure Stream Analytics will also be employed to sort and archive field data to designated databases. Next, Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Services and Cortana Cognitive Services will be used to run data analytics and identify whether the functional status of field devices is above normal threshold. When the value rises above the threshold, alert messages will be sent as notifications and control commands will be issued to halt operation of the abnormal device.Lin further points out that in addition to the user experience zone and real-life Industry 4.0 application, an expert commentary session will be held every morning during the exhibition period. The commentary aims to help visitors gain an understanding of how bridging the communication from the edge to cloud and applying cloud-based services and cognitive computing can bring tremendous business value. NEXCOM has collaborated with a Japanese partner to develop a large-scale gateway project for energy monitoring, which can potentially help a large convenience-store chain save millions of dollars in utilities costs. This further reinforces the IIoT transition to the 'pilot' phase.Also, NEXCOM has built a portfolio of AMP collaborations consisting of fifteen partners throughout Taiwan and China. These partners not only include robot developers, but also system integrators in various vertical markets such as consumer electronics, paper, food processing and petrochemical. In the future, NEXCOM will work closely with partners and jointly develop cloud-based Industry 4.0 solutions. Lin expresses great honor to welcome visitors to NEXCOM at the 2016 Taipei International Industrial Automation Exhibition, whether it is developers of robot bodies, system integration experts from different verticals, manufacturers of servo motor, I/O and AOI components, or even research and academic organizations, come visit NEXCOM to explore the opportunity of partnership.NEXCOM will show how to optimize factory operations with edge to cloud connectivity, machine learning, cognitive computing, and big data analytic