Elo, the leading global supplier of commercial touchscreen solutions, announced today the introduction of its large format TouchPro Pro-M projected capacitive (PCAP) touchscreens. The Pro-M series addition to Elo's current Pro-G series touchscreens extends the Elo PCAP portfolio which now spans 7.0" to 70.0" true multi-touch touchscreens. The existing Pro-G series includes sizes from 7.0" up to 27". The Pro-M series now extends the PCAP line to included standard 32", 42", 46" and 55" touchscreens with customized screens up to 70". These larger screens are designed for the rigors of commercial purposes and are customizable to fit the needs of almost any application or environment.Elo's TouchPro family of touchscreens includes the Pro-G series which boasts a highly durable glass-glass construction in sizes up to 27" and the Pro-M series touchscreens which are designed with leading edge mesh construction with sizes up to 70". The Pro-G series can also be tuned to provide true multi-touch performance in robust, high durability applications with up to an 8mm total touch-through glass capability. The Pro-M's advanced metal mesh construction allows for a lighter weight construction to balance the larger sizes and uses leading low resistance technology. The construction enables highly flexible screen designs that will meet most application requirements and boasts industry leading optical performance. Both solutions offer excellent optics, fast touch response and high durability with industrial grade reliability. The Pro-M series touchscreens can also be customized to provide support for up to a 50-point, multi-touch solution.Designers can leverage Elo's more than 40 years of engineering expertise to customize PCAP touchscreens to their specific needs. Custom options include various cover glass choices; glass treatments such as tempered, chemically strengthened, heat strengthened or anti-glare; and thicker cover glass for vandal-proof applications. Elo drivers provide enhanced capabilities such as touch on release, touch exclusion zones, touch count restrictions, edge acceleration, beep on touch and a real-time application programming interface. Elo supports multiple operating systems including Apple Mac OS, Google Android, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Tailored driver software is also an option, custom crafted to your specifications by Elo design engineers."The large format PCAP screens offer our clients so much more flexibility," said Niklas Fallgren, Elo's vice president of the OEM Business Unit. "The size and customization options and construction choices of our TouchPro series means we can custom craft products that meet the unique requirements of OEM designers with the quality, technical expertise and design leadership that the industry has come to rely on from Elo."Elo will demonstrate the Pro-M and other Elo next generation technology products in Booth #1429 at the Moscone Convention Center for Display Week 2016 in San Francisco on May 24-26, 2016 and Booth K0630 at the MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Station for Computex in Taipei on May 31-June 4, 2016.About EloElo Touch Solutions is a global leader in fully integrated touch solutions used by embedded technology designers across multiple touch markets. Elo has crafted best-in-class touchscreen solutions used to realize more than 20 million inspiring products in over 80 countries. The Elo experience has consistently stood for quality, reliability and innovation for more than 40 years. Elo intellectual property is protected by global patent, trademark and design registrations. Learn more at EloTouch.comPress ContactsBJ Bounds bj.bounds@elotouch.com(214) 457-0276Elo large-format Touch Pro-M projected capacitive touchscreens.

The GSMA provided further details for the 2016 GSMA Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which will be held 29 June to 1 July 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The GSMA announced additional exhibitors, sponsors, partners and programmes for the annual Shanghai event."Mobile World Congress Shanghai will spotlight innovation not only across the Asia mobile market but also internationally," said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. "Our 2016 event features the world's leading mobile players and brands throughout the exhibition and our conference, and introduces new elements such as 4 Years From Now and partner programmes that will also offer a global perspective on this rapidly expanding industry. We look forward to seeing the mobile world gather in Shanghai in June."New exhibitors and event partners confirmedThe GSMA announced additional companies that will be participating in the Mobile World Congress Shanghai exhibition, highlighting the latest mobile products and services. New exhibitors include Accenture, CCTIC, FashionTV, Ford, Lenovo, LG Electronics, McAfee, Monster, NEC, Tata Communications, Tencent and Twitter, as well as the Greece Pavilion.Now in its fourth year at Mobile World Congress Shanghai, the GSMA Innovation City will again be a major highlight of the show, enabling attendees to experience technology in context and see how mobile-connected products and services can improve their daily lives in industrial applications as well as home, automotive, health, agriculture and others. Partners in the Innovation City include Akyumen, DTS, Huawei, Intel, KT Corporation, NAES and Thinfilm. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/innovation-city.4YFN expands to AsiaBuilding on its success in Barcelona, 4 Years From Now (4YFN) is coming to Mobile World Congress Shanghai. An international programme presented by Mobile World Capital Barcelona and the GSMA, 4YFN brings together mobile start-ups and entrepreneurs with investors, accelerators, incubators and corporations from the mobile ecosystem. Covering 3,000 square metres, the 4YFN exhibition includes several pavilions including Daegu Korea Pavilion, the European Young Innovators Forum, Hong Kong Cyberport, Hong Kong Science Park, Jordanian Pavilion, KAIT Korea Pavilion and the Shenzhen Pavilion. Through the exhibition as well as conferences, workshops and interactive discussions, 4YFN at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2016 will focus on three key themes: "From Innovation to Business", "Disrupted by Mobile", and "Digital Media", highlighting key mobile trends, exploring disruptive innovation and helping attendees capitalise on business opportunities.Virtual reality at Mobile World Congress ShanghaiMobile World Congress Shanghai attendees will have the opportunity to experience virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) firsthand. The exhibition will include the Virtual Reality Zone where leading VR/AR companies from across the world will showcase cutting-edge technologies and products, and consumers and VR fans can immerse themselves in a range of 360-degree interactive experiences. Alongside the Virtual Reality Zone, the Virtual Reality Summit will bring together futurists, innovators and leaders to discuss how VR can advance in areas such as gaming, films, retail and others, while outlining future opportunities for the technology. CBS Digital Executive Producer George Bloom is among the experts currently confirmed to speak in the Virtual Reality Summit.Additional GSMA and partner programsThe GSMA announced the addition of new GSMA and Partner Programmes being held at Mobile World Congress Shanghai. The Digital Transformation Forum, co-organised by the GSMA and China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT), will be held on Wednesday, 29 June and will bring together mobile operators and ecosystem players from China and around the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the mobile industry in the transition to the digital world. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/gsma-programmes.In Partner Programmes, China eHealth Corp. (CHC) will present the Digital Health Summit on Wednesday, 29 June and and Thursday, 30 June. Over the two-day programme, attendees will explore a range of issues in the context of China's health reform, with an emphasis on the impact of mobile and Internet technologies, climate change and shaping cities for health. Ericsson has confirmed that it will host a partner meeting for mobile operators, enterprises and regulators on Thursday, 30 June, focusing on the evolution to 5G, the Internet of Things and cloud technologies. For more information, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/events/partner-programmes.New sponsors and partners confirmedNew partners and sponsors for Mobile World Congress Shanghai include China Mobile, who joins Huawei as a Platinum Event Partner; EyeVerify (Sponsor – Digital Commerce Summit); Micron Technology, LeMobile, LG Electronics and Xiaomi (Sponsors – Global Device Summit); MyKronoz (Sponsor – Fashion Smart Watch Challenge); and Xura (Headline Sponsor – Mobile Security Forum).Get involved at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2016For more information on the 2016 Mobile World Congress Shanghai, including how to attend, exhibit, partner or sponsor, visit www.mwcshanghai.com. Follow developments and updates on Mobile World Congress Shanghai through our social media channels – follow us on Twitter at @GSMA and use #MWCS16, get regular updates through our LinkedIn Showcase Page at www.linkedin.com/company/mobile-world-congress-shanghai, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mwcshanghai. In China, you can follow us on Sina Weibo http://weibo.com/mwcshanghai or on the GSMA account on WeChat. For additional information on GSMA social channels, visit www.mwcshanghai.com/register-plan/networking/social-media.About the GSMAThe GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at http://www.gsma.com/. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.Media Contacts:Ava Lau+852-2533 9928alau@webershandwick.comCharlie Meredith-Hardy+44 7917 298428CMeredith-Hardy@webershandwick.comGSMA Press Officepressoffice@gsma.com

Driven by advanced developments in software and hardware technologies, the global gaming industry continues to generate record-breaking values. According to research reports, the total gaming value topped US$91.5 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach US$ 113.3 billion by 2018, spurred by rising popularity of professional gaming competitions around the world.Gaming, showing amazing growth potential with total value exceeding traditional notebook computers, has become a blue ocean market in the eyes of many industry players. Many Taiwan-based computer vendors have been riding the trend by launching gaming PCs or notebooks to cater to gamers. Among the multitude of players that attempt to capture gaming opportunities, AVEXIR Technologies, founded in 2006, stands out and grabs the market's attention.AVEXIR Technologies, specializing in memory and SSD, was already aware of growing gaming opportunities six years ago and therefore leveraged its existing high-end memory technologies to introduce a host of gaming memory products designed for computer gamers, including the Core and Raiden series. With high performance and reliability in addition to dazzling lighting effects in good match with game content, these products have won favor from many gamers and attracted partnership deals with a great number of computer brands.When AVEXIR Technologies was established ten years ago, a decision was made for the company to venture from the conventional Taiwan OEM business model and trend toward the goal of becoming a global leader in memory application products with the AVEXIR brand, indicated Han-Hong Cheng, general manager, AVEXIR Technologies, who has over 20 years of experience in the memory market. However, in consideration of the time needed to build up its own brand, the company has been operating under two tracks – the OEM and own-brand businesses – to maintain steady growth. It is hoped high quality OEM manufacturing will help boost visibility of the AVEXIR brand.Targeting gaming opportunities, Core and Raiden series have been winning multiple awardsUnlike other OEMs that strive to reduce production costs, AVEXIR Technologies has been upholding the philosophy "What We Believe is How We Behave" since establishment and has been adhering to the policy to provide partners with total solutions targeting specific groups. To achieve the goal of delivering premium quality memory and SSD products to partners and consumers, AVEXIR Technologies employs professionals in every stage of production from industrial design, material procurement, product manufacturing, to quality control under strict implementation and testing standards. By continuing to innovate, AVEXIR Technologies makes all efforts to develop first-class products with differentiating features.AVEXIR Technologies' first-generation gaming memory, the Core series, for example, combines dazzling LED and light guide sticks blinking in a rhythm similar to breathing. The series, which is like an integral part of the games, has caused a sensation in the world of video games and gaming competitions, and has been widely acclaimed by gamers around the globe. It has also won iF Design Awards consecutively for two years. Furthermore, starting from 2012, AVEXIR Technologies has been working with leading motherboard makers to launch a variety of products that make use of rich combinations of lights in different colors and therefore have become top-notch products that gamers are scrambling for."Most memory brands limit themselves to development in performance and reliability. However, with semiconductor technologies continuing to advance, an emphasis on only performance and reliability can hardly make a brand stand out from competition. In comparison, we hold onto the value of exploring new areas with imagination and encourage employees to keep on innovating and to create a future with new thinking. This is how we are able to introduce products well received by gamers, provide the best memory to computer game players and make ourselves the world's No. 1 supplier of gaming memory," said Cheng.The Raiden series, which the market is raving about recently, is another product that unshackles itself from the traditional memory design by using abstract geometric shapes in various colors to mimic the dynamic effects of lightning. The design makes use of asymmetric structures in combination with boldly designed bright blue and white colors as well as ion current tubes on the top delivering corresponding lightning effects. The cutting-edge design concept, catching the eyes of the panels of judges comprising designers from all over the globe, won an iF COMPUTEX d&i award in 2015 and a Red Dot Design Award in 2016, an indication that the company is already among top international players in terms of its creativity and R&D capability.Cheng points out that with gaming notebooks becoming gamers' favorite, AVEXIR Technologies has launched SSD products supporting SATA and USB 3.1 this year. Adopting the concept of the highly praised memory with breathing lights, the S100 series is exclusively designed with uniform light guide panels that enable LED light to exhibit a natural smooth feel, creating an enjoyment with lighting effects never seen before, and bringing gamers superior gaming experiences.AVEXIR Technologies plans to further debut a host of innovative products that are unique around the world at COMPUTEX Taipei 2016. The company will demonstrate its excellent research & development capabilities and innovative technologies in hope to win over more partnership deals with international players and thereby advance closer toward the goal of becoming a world-leading brand of memory application products.The Raiden series is a winner of the Red Dot Design Award 2016, a major international awardAVEXIR Technologies' whole new SSD-S100 series

SCHURTER expands its wide range of power entry modules to include versions, without ground pin, for use in protection class II double-insulated applications. The KMF power entry module is already very popular for use in protection class I equipment, due to its high functionality in a compact package. The new protection class II version is perfectly suited for medical equipment used at home where the medical standard prescribes the use of protection class II design.The new KMF class II version is according to IEC 60320-1, style C18. It is particularly well suited for use in medical equipment according to the IEC standard 60601-1-11, which outlines additional safety measures specific to medical equipment intended for use in the home. There is increasing demand for such equipment as populations around the world age and healthcare costs continue to rise. Protection class II equipment, in contrast to protection class I equipment, generally has no metal case. This category of equipment is called double insulated, and requires higher safety levels for energized components relative to exposed surfaces. The KMF class II power entry module provides double insulation between energized components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energized conductor (L) and the neutral conductor (N) relative to the mounting panel.The KMF line switch is available with a 2-pole line switch and a 1- or 2-pole fuse holder. For medical applications an "extra-safe" fuse holder is available that can only be opened with the aid of a tool. The EMC filter is available in medical and low leakage, M5, versions. This integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings range from 1-10 A at 250 VAC. Connections is taking place with quick-connect terminals 4.8 x 0.8 mm.The KMF class I and class II are ENEC, cURus and CCC approved. They are suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11.KMF protection class II: Compact power entry module for protection class II equipment

Raiden series by AVEXIR Technologies Corp. was awarded with the Red Dot, the international distinction for high design quality. Participants from 57 nations had registered about 5,200 products and innovations for the Red Dot Award : Product Design 2016. Only products which set themselves apart considerably through their excellent design receive the sought-after quality seal from the international Red Dot jury.Raiden series is, a high performance DDR3 / DDR4 gaming memory modules, also the world first memory product with exclusive patented technology of plasma tubes to mimic lightening effect. AVEXIR spent 3 years writing history and successfully making lightning from tiny electricity by using the ionization noble gas in the memory modules. We have tried hundreds of types of gas and finally found the right one, which breaks the space limitation of 0.85 cm without compromising memory performance.For the appearance of the heat spreader, we refused to go along with the traditional design. We transformed the lightning into colorful polygons leaping asymmetrically, which echoes the real sparks running through the ion current pipe on the top of the module.About the Red Dot Design AwardIn order to appraise the wide scope of design in a professional manner, the Red Dot Design Award is broken down into the three distinct disciplines: the Red Dot Award: Product Design, Red Dot Award: Communication Design and Red Dot Award: Design Concept. The Red Dot Award is organised by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. With more than 17,000 entries in 2015 alone, it is one of the largest competitions in the world. It was in 1955 that a jury convened for the first time to assess the best designs of the day. The name and brand of the award were developed in the 1990s by Red Dot CEO, Professor Dr. Peter Zec. Since then the sought-after "Red Dot" is the revered international seal of outstanding design quality. Further information: http://www.red-dot.org/.Raiden series triumphs in Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016

QSAN Technology, Inc. will showcase over 1,000 high definition IP camera storage solution in Secutech Taipei 2016. QSAN has worked with Seagate to develop a proof-of-concept solution of large-scale high definition IP camera deployment using AegisSAN LX P600Q model. As video surveillance industry moves towards high definition and IP-based cameras, the stress on storage system is getting higher and higher.QSAN has worked with storage industry leader, Seagate to devise a large scale IP camera solution that involves over 1,000 HD IP cameras using ninety six Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDDs with SATA interface. Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDD provides high capacity as well as stable performance output to satisfy the stringent requirement of over 1,000 IP cameras accessing the data storage simultaneously. In dealing with large-scale surveillance system, block storage like iSCSI and Fibre Channel is the ultimate choice to do the heavy lifting. In addition to performance and capacity, P600Q model offers system-wise high availability through active-active dual controller design and enterprise-grade storage features such as writeable snapshot, local cloning, remote replication, thin provisioning, and SSD caching to enhance data protection and increase storage efficiency. These functions are provided without extra charges.The new, robust Seagate 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDD provides maximum storage capacity for easy system integration by using the standard 3.5-inch CMR design. Incorporating seven platters and 14 heads, the drive seals in helium to create a turbulence-free, quiet environment, decreasing both friction and resistance on the platters and delivering the industry's lowest power/TB ratio and weight specifications for a 10TB HDD. Offering 25 percent more density to help businesses dramatically increase petabytes per rack, the drive delivers higher performance and reduced power and weight.Welcome to visit QSAN at booth 3521 at Nankang exhibition hall. Talk to our storage specialists and we can solve any of your storage queries.

At the 2016 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, AMD announced the new AMD FirePro W9100 32GB, a workstation graphics card with 32GB memory support for large asset workflows with creative applications planned for availability in the second quarter of 2016.AMD also introduced the AMD FireRender plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max, which supports Ultra HD workflows and photorealistic rendering functionality.AMD FirePro W9100 graphics card with 32GB memoryPhoto: Company

Kilopass Technology, Inc., the leading provider of semiconductor embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP), and Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS) announced today they signed a technology development agreement for the first of several one-time programmable (OTP) enablement projects. In this phase of the agreement, Kilopass will port its OTP NVM Intellectual property (IP) to MIFS's 40-nanometer (nm) low-power (40LP) process. Designers using the MIFS 40LP process will be able to integrate Kilopass' XPM 128kbit to optimize power efficiency and performance of their designs."It's a pleasure to work with forward-looking Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor," says Charlie Cheng, Kilopass' chief executive officer. "Fujitsu is long known for its unique and differentiated strategic value to its customers and partners. This partnership is the beginning of many collaborative efforts with Mie Fujitsu to help it achieve its corporate objective."MIFS, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited, is a pure-play foundry based on 300-mm wafer manufacturing facilities to offer 40LP CMOS logic process as well as originally developed technologies such as 55nm, 65nm, and 90nm CMOS, focusing on ultra-low power, non-volatile memory for the Internet of Things (IoT) market and automotive electronics in Japan. With the licensing of Kilopass IP being announced today, the MIFS 40LP process will allow customers to benefit from ultra-low power used in battery powered apps, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable. Kilopass' eNVM offers fast access time, small area that is more competitive than eFlash, and save cost due to no special masks required for overlay tolerance or process control."Kilopass distinguishes itself with ultra-low power and high-performance embedded memory IP, important considerations for IoT applications," adds Mutsuaki Kai, vice president of Technology Development Division at MIFS. "Our customers have exceedingly stringent requirements that will be satisfied with Kilopass' offerings. We believe it will become a respected partner and look forward to the exciting new developments to come."Kilopass is preparing a roadmap that aligns with MIFS on upcoming projects, beginning with the 40nm process for the infotainment communications business, to answer customer needs.Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor is a pure-play foundry company based on 300mm wafer manufacturing facilities located in Kuwana city, Mie, Japan. Headquartered in Yokohama, it was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited on December 1, 2014. UMC became its minority shareholder in March 2015. Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor provides high-quality technology and services, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on Ultra-Low-Power, Non-Volatile Memory and RF Technology. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/mifs/en/Kilopass Technology, Inc., is the leader in embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). Its patented technologies of one-time programmable (OTP) NVM solutions have boundless capacity to scale to advanced CMOS process geometries. They are portable to every major foundry and integrated device manufacturer (IDM), and meet market demands for increased integration, higher densities, lower cost, low-power management, better reliability and improved security. Trusted by today's best-known brands, Kilopass' technology has been integrated by more than 170 customers, with 10-billion units shipped in over 400 industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, mobile, analog and mixed-signal, and internet of things (IoT) chip designs. For more information, visit www.kilopass.com or email info@kilopass.comPhoto: Company

Communication with Suppliers in the Ukraine and China have continued to verify expected shortages occurring toward the end of 2016. Although supply appears stable now, inventories purchased during the second half of 2015 will deplete inventories on the Supplier Side toward the end of this year. "Projections of historical Neon growth can no longer be used to predict the future", said TECHCET's President/CEO, Lita Shon-Roy."Even with the recovery of the Neon supply chain, Neon conservation actions, and new sources in China, we predict that Neon demand will grow faster than Neon supply", she added. Inventory has caused pricing to degrade, however, prices are expected to rise. The factors affecting the supply side, along with the demand drivers, are covered in the recently updated Critical Materials Report on Neon, and will be featured at the Critical Materials Conference May 5-6 in Hillsboro.The largest and most rapidly growing Neon demand drivers are Lasik, OLED/FPD (displays) and DUV lithography. However, Neon gas consumed by DUV excimer laser gases is growing at a faster pace and represents more than 90% of world's Neon consumption.Semiconductor lithographic use of Neon is increasing more rapidly than expected for several reasons including the delay of EUVL while demand for finer line width patterning is increasing. In addition, new consumer related markets drive increased usage of legacy device processing. Each increase in the number of lithographic steps increases the need for DUV lithography, and drives up the volume demand for Neon. This is true for V-NAND process flows, as well as DRAM and Logic devices dependent on multi-patterning. Next General Lithography reports continue to support that DUV will keep supporting the industry with potential SAOP being used at the 7nm node.For more information on the CMC Conference please go to www.cmcfabs.org/seminars/.For additional information about these reports or about CMC Fabs membership, please visit our websites at http://www.techcet.com/ and http://www.cmcfabs.org/.

AMD has announced availability of its new mobile seventh-generation AMD A-series processors, timed to support a new notebook design by HP. Equipped with advanced video, graphics, performance, and security features designed to boost productivity and enhance the entertainment experience, the AMD A-series processors (Bristol Ridge) also provide energy efficiency, the vendor said.New OEM PC designs powered by the A-series processors - from ultrathin notebooks and convertibles to all-in-ones - will come to market first with HP in the new HP ENVY x360, and with other OEM announcements expected later in the year. AMD will officially introduce the A-series APUs and showcase a wide range of OEM designs at Computex 2016, May 31-June 4, 2016, in Taipei, Taiwan.Now shipping in volume to OEM customers are both quad- and dual-core A-series processors, featuring mobile-optimized Excavator-based x86 CPU cores for high-speed computing, and Radeon R7 or R5 graphics for gaming and enhanced HD streaming capabilities. The A-series FX part shows up to 50% improvement in compute performance over the FX part released just two years ago, according to AMD.The A-Series APUs will allow users to enjoy the latest multimedia experiences in up to Ultra HD video resolution.AMD seventh-generation A series processorPhoto: Company