Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) is joining the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) at the University of Surrey to collaborate with leading companies both in the UK and globally in exploring, developing and defining underlying technologies that will power the next-generation 5G mobile communications network.Joining as a Gold Member, Imagination will invest significant resources into 5GIC over the next five years, including both people and IP platforms, to help 5GIC develop technologies that will be highly scalable and easily deployable by the widest possible semiconductor, electronics goods and service provider community. Imagination is already working with 5GIC in the development of standards relevant to 5G.Imagination's EVP marketing Tony King-Smith will join the 5GIC Strategic Advisory Board.The 5GIC is a new UK-based research centre, backed by both the UK government and leading global industry players, dedicated to enabling the next generation of mobile communications. Other members of the 5GIC include major telecom service providers and mobile device manufacturers. Bringing together leading academic expertise and key industry partners in a shared vision, the 5GIC will help to define and develop the 5G infrastructure that will underpin the way we communicate, work and live our everyday lives in the future.The next generation of mobile communication technology, 5G will be a flexible infrastructure capable of handling consumers' increasing demands for mobile data and providing ubiquitous connectivity for emerging markets such as the Internet of Things (IoT).Says Hossein Yassaie, CEO, Imagination: "As we enter the next wave of innovation in a truly connected world, communications must move to a fundamentally new level. Previous generations of network technology have been voice-centric, with data as an 'add-on'. With 5G, data is at the heart of the concept. 5G will deliver more efficiency, lower power and better robustness – but also connect everything in the world of IoT. And that can no longer be limited to the cities, as a sizable deployment of IoT devices will be in rural and sparsely populated regions of the world. We look forward to working with 5GIC and partners around the world to help deliver this important global technology."Says Tony King-Smith, EVP marketing, Imagination: "5G must be capable of addressing the requirements of a highly connected future which will depend on state-of-the-art, efficient and highly scalable processing technologies. It is therefore a logical step for Imagination to work with leading organizations like 5GIC to help define this important standard that will be inextricably linked to our range of advanced processor IP cores and platforms."Says Professor Rahim Tafazolli, director of the 5GIC and Institute of Communication Systems: "We welcome the unique and valuable perspective Imagination will bring to the team at 5GIC. Imagination complements the other members, which will enable us to address not only the operator and device manufacturers but, thanks to Imagination, also the needs of the global semiconductor industry."

Conexant Systems, Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, has expanded its Asia Pacific AudioSmart business by moving into a new facility located in Neihu Technology Park – considered the core of Taipei's Technology Corridor. With this new location, Conexant will provide greater localized support and cutting-edge facilities to serve customers in Taiwan. The Taipei facility joins Conexant offices in China, Korea, Japan, and Singapore.In addition to accommodating a larger staff, the new 1,500 square meter (approximately 16,000 square feet) facility includes anechoic and EMI acoustic tuning chambers, an ETSI test room and state-of-the-art head acoustic equipment. This allows Conexant to provide the same advanced acoustic design, tuning and verification services for Taiwanese customers as is offered from the company's headquarters in California – without requiring systems to be physically shipped around the globe or having to navigate time differences between regions. The new Taipei office also includes the ability to perform the iterative testing necessary for Microsoft Skype for Business, Cortana and Intel Automated Speech Recognition certifications. Finally, a new demo room enables Conexant to showcase its full line of AudioSmart products to customers and partners in the region.Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager, attributes the new office location in Taipei to the company's continued growth in the region. He states, "There is a large demand for our AudioSmart solutions in Taiwan and throughout Asia Pacific, so we have expanded our presence to better serve those markets. By opening a regional location that offers full tuning and testing capabilities, we can respond to our customers' needs that much quicker and provide them with the solutions they need to create a rich audio experience for their end products."To commemorate the opening of the new Taipei office, Conexant will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 24 from 3-5 p.m. local time. The celebration will include live bands, food and drink and special giveaways.Conexant's AudioSmart solutions address the growing number of applications that combine embedded audio and voice – including smart TVs, smart appliances, headsets and mobile computer platforms such as notebooks and tablets. Used by industry leaders in Unified Communications, consumer electronics and advanced gaming headsets, Conexant's solutions deliver the highest level of audio quality combined with voice interaction for an exceptional audio experience.To learn more about Conexant's AudioSmart software and silicon solutions, please visit http://www.conexant.com/.Conexant preps for growth in Asia Pacific region, expands into new facility

From traditional to electronics manufacturing, many companies are eager to introduce robots to lower labor demand while increasing productivity and production efficiency. To build robotic production lines involves many aspects. Issues like system integration, machine-to-machine communication, and information integration must be thoroughly considered."Robotic production lines take meticulous design of robotic movement and distributed control schemes so that all connected equipment and peripheral devices can be orchestrated for speedy and precise execution," said Joe Lin, GM of IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, NEXCOM.Recently, a wet wipe company turns to NEXCOM to design an automated system comprising delta robots and EtherCAT master stations to coordinate PLCs, conveyors, sensors, gluing, and labeling equipment all together. The system is expected to reduce manpower by about thirty percent and to increase productivity to up to 1.5 packages per second.Apart from conventional manufacturers, major automation obstacles for electronics companies are the failing data interoperability caused by diverse PLC systems. IoT gateways thus become crucial as they transcode fieldbus protocols, unifying each system so that data can be exchanged. Exchangeable data paves ways for not only on-site and remote monitoring but also big data analysis and decision making.NEXCOM's EtherCAT Master interfaces are interoperable with over sixty PLCs, EtherCAT actuators, I/O and other slave devices from numerous brands. Partnered with local and international firms for numerous integrations, NEXCOM provides last-mile solutions to Industrial IoT.To expand robotic applications, NEXCOM unveils Robot Package, providing 6-axis robots along with an open control platform. Different from proprietary systems, this platform enables manufacturers to leverage field know-how by writing control algorithms for their own man-machine coordination.Visit NEXCOM for moreManufactures see automated production and man-machine collaboration as ways to secure productivity and to increase production efficiency

Apple has introduced its latest iPod touch and unveiled a new lineup of colors for all iPod models, including gray, silver, gold, pink and blue. The iPod touch features a new 8 megapixel iSight camera for photos, FaceTime HD camera, the A8 chip and the M8 motion coprocessor.The iPod touch also features a 4-inch Retina display.The iPod touch comes with iOS 8 and a collection of built-in apps, such as iMessage, the Photos, the Health.The new iPod touch starts at US$199 for the 16GB model, US$249 for 32GB and US$299 for 64GB, and the entire iPod family in its five new colors is available. For the first time, iPod touch is available in a 128GB model for US$399.Apple iPod touchPhoto: Company

The Smart Taiwan Pavilion centered on the theme "Exploring Taiwan, Endless Splendors" extends invitations to visitors of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015 taking place on July 15-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Ten Taiwan ICT supply chain vendors – MediaTek, Gemtek, MitraStar, Auden Techno Corp., Smart Catch International, Z-Com, Isentek, TXC Corporation, SaihuX and Sercomm – and teams from Mobileheroes contest will showcase products featuring cutting-edge ICT technologies and 4G applications. A wide variety of forward-looking innovations will be on exhibition including high-end smartphone chipsets, multi-mode multi-band LTE routers/small cells, 4G small base station antennae, high-performance electronic compasses, and O2O e-commerce and mobile payment technology to demonstrate Taiwan's R&D achievements and manufacturing capabilities in ICT and to help Taiwan-based companies expand into international markets.With the dawning of the IoT and Big Data analytics era, software and application services are becoming the main attractions appealing to consumers. Skillful personnel and innovative ideas are crucial to a company's competitiveness. Visitors to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion will see the team projects that stood out in Alibaba's Baichuan as well as Mobileheroes contest, witnessing Taiwan's boundless power of innovation. This demonstration is aimed to attract and encourage more young talent from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to take part in an exploration of the world of innovations and new ventures.To offer a deeper look into the latest developments on 4G communication technologies and applications, presentations on cutting-edge Taiwan ICT technologies and products will be held during the exhibition. Speakers from the 10 leading Taiwan vendors specializing in mobile communication technologies will share views on the most powerful emerging technologies, products, and services. These talks, held in the Smart Taiwan Pavilion, will be the highlight of the event and too good to miss.The Taiwan ICT industry has made extraordinary achievements for the whole world to see. Visitors are welcome to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, focusing on demonstrating Taiwan vendors' capabilities in mobile application technology R&D and integration. It is expected to introduce more business and partnership opportunities for companies in Asia and the rest of the world.Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, July 15-17. Venue: D60, Hall W5, Shanghai New International Expo Center

Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS) has enhanced its Unisys Retail Core Banking System with the addition of an omnichannel retail delivery system capability that enables Taiwanese banks to provide consistent and personalised service delivery to customers across the full range of digital, mobile, social, ATM and branch channels.The omnichannel capability supports Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Bank 3.0 vision for Taiwan's banks to deliver financial services "anytime, anywhere" through mobile technology and digitalization of the bank business environment."Today's savvy bank customer wants more than a choice of channels to deal with their bank – they expect the bank to know their requirements, provide relevant financial products and advice, and a consistent experience regardless of whether they are banking on their phone, online or in a physical branch. Understanding and meeting this expectation is critical to gaining and keeping customers," said Mr Lonnie Liu, executive vice president, Eastern International Bank.Based on the Unisys Transaction Manager suite of tools and applications, the Unisys Retail Delivery solution helps financial institutions build and maintain long-term client relationships. By uniting disparate banking delivery channels through a browser-based system, the Unisys omnichannel solution allows banks to create a consistent and personalised experience for their customers regardless of whether they are interacting via a mobile app, website, ATM, video conference, visiting the branch or calling a contact centre.The Unisys Transaction Manager tools provide built-in client relationship management (CRM) and sales support tools, further enhancing the customer experience. These tools help provide personalised services to the customer by providing sales-oriented insights and cross-selling recommendations so that bank staff can make relevant offers to customers.Alternatively Transaction Manager also integrates with multiple third-party CRM and sales support tools."Bank customers in Taiwan want more personalised services from their banks and expect to receive consistent service across multiple physical and digital channels," said Mr Scott Whyman, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions, Unisys Asia Pacific and Japan. "By enabling staff to spend less time processing transactions while providing a holistic view of the customer, the Unisys Omnichannel Unisys Retail Delivery system allows banks to deliver personalised service and advice, whether at the branch or digitally. This omnichannel service delivery is fundamental to a bank's successful transition to a digitalised business."

Indium Corporation will feature the newest in flux technology with its ultra-low and near-zero residue (ULR/NZR) no-clean Flip-Chip Flux product line at SEMICON Taiwan 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan.Indium Corporation's ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes eliminate the cost of cleaning flux residues and prevent damage to the die from stresses during cleanings.Flip-Chip Flux NC-26-A is generally used in mobile flip-chip packages; Flip-Chip Flux NC-26S is designed for larger fine pitch die (≤60micron); and Flip-Chip Flux NC-699 delivers the lowest residue of any flux in use in flip-chip production.Indium Corporation's ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes provide enhanced activity control that avoids the two main soldering issues: solder bridging and cold joints. This flux technology also retains bump height after reflow, reduces the UBM/bump crack damage in the cleaning process, and boasts a high compatibility with capillary and molded underfills (CUF and MUF).For more information on ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes, visit www.indium.com/no-clean-flip-chip-fluxes or stop at Indium Corporation's booth, #3012.

Indium Corporation's newly-patented BiAgX solder paste technology is the only low-cost, lead-free replacement solder paste that is customer-proven to survive JEDEC/IPC J-STD-020 MSL1 preconditioning in specific devices without delamination.BiAgX is a high-melting, lead-free (Pb-free) solder paste technology that serves as a drop-in replacement for the high-Pb solder pastes used in many high-reliability die-attach and electronics assembly applications.BiAgX survives junction temperatures and high-temperature environments in excess of 175 degrees C, with minimal degradation of the mechanical structure and joint strength.Environmental and legislative concerns are driving consumers away from products using solders that contain lead, including solders used in die-attach applications for analog semiconductor assembly. Customers have proven that BiAgX addresses these applications in a Pb-free configuration."Our U.S. Patent has been approved. This and the other global patent applications ensure that BiAgX is the only low-cost solder solution for those ODM, OSAT, and other electronics assembly customers looking to replace high-lead containing solders," said Indium Corporation's Andy C. Mackie, PhD, MSc, Senior Product Manager for Semiconductor and Advanced Assembly Materials.BiAgX is suited for small, low-voltage QFN packages that are used in portable electronics (smartphones/tablets), automotive electronics, and industrial applications. It requires minimal process adjustments and no capital expenditures for customers converting from a standard high Pb-containing solder paste-based process. It is both Pb-free and Sb-free (antimony-free) and does not contain costly specialty materials, such as nanosilver or sintering aids.BiAgX reflows, solders, wets, and solidifies just like any other solder paste, and is available in both dispense and printing forms. Flux residues are easily cleanable with standard cleaning chemistries and processes.For more information about BiAgX, including technical papers and other technical information, visit www.indium.com/BiAgX.

In response to global initiatives for smart manufacturing, Taiwan is implementing "Productivity 4.0," to stimulate economic growth and renovate industries. Combining technologies of robots, cyber-physical systems, IoT, and big data, Productivity 4.0 has a firm foundation to build on.Robotic total solutions used to be mainstream, but modular robots allow more flexibility to meet various orders. "Modularizing core robot components avoids the rigidity of total solutions and grants more customizability. It is a critical strategy to Taiwanese robot providers to get a foothold in the industry," said Joe Lin, GM of IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, NEXCOM.NEXCOM's modularized robotic solutions can break into controllers, control I/O, EtherCAT communication interfaces, software development platforms, HMI, and teach pendants, widening applications in industrial and academic realms with flexibility.Linking IoT and big data relies on gateways. With embedded API, C2C (Click-to-Connect, Connect-to-Cloud) software engine, and partnership with cloud platforms including IBM Bluemix, Microsoft Azure, GE Predix, and PTC ThingWorx for big data analysis, NEXCOM IoT gateway collects data for predictive maintenance, optimized production process, and enhanced business management.NEXCOM has connected equipment to networks for petrochemical, consumer electronics, and machine tool companies while introducing robots to production lines. With NEXCOM's assistance, companies are able to increase operational efficiency through predictive modeling and man-machine collaboration.To increase Taiwan's competitiveness, NEXCOM plays vital roles in Productivity 4.0, helping realize man-machine coordination, extended machine uptime, flexible manufacturing scheduling, shortened lead time, and zero inventory for the ultimate goal of industrial transformation and value-added industries.For more information about NEXCOM, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/Themed with Industry 4.0 and Production 4.0, NEXCOM's demonstration at Hannover Messe was a presentation of smart factory application.

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of video display processing technology, today announced that the new ASUS Hero ZenPad is the world's first tablet to incorporate Pixelworks' True Clarity display enhancements. The Hero ZenPad features ASUS' Tru2Life display technology delivering a full, rich mobile user experience. Pixelworks' True Clarity powers the display, offering increased realism and enabling the display to perform its full potential. By taking advantage of this and other True Clarity enhancements, the Hero ZenPad makes the most of its crisp 2048x1536 pixel screen. With the introduction of this product, ASUS has set a new industry benchmark for clarity, sharpness, and usability for next-generation mobile displays."In terms of the realism of its images and the resulting viewing experience, the new Hero tablet stands alone," said Mr. Samson Hu, head of ASUS' Tablet business unit. "We are very pleased with the features and picture quality enhancements provided by Pixelworks' True Clarity."Currently, higher resolution mobile screens without video processing make judder, motion blur, and other annoying visual artifacts more visible, leading to potential eyestrain and viewing fatigue. Without display processing technology to make the most of the picture quality on these smaller, high-resolution screens, the mobile viewing experience will continue to fall short of optimal performance.Based on Pixelworks industry-leading mobile display processing technology, True Clarity works at the pixel level to dramatically improve the mobile viewing experience by removing these video artifacts. This advanced technology is the foundation of Pixelworks' Iris family of products. As a result of these enhancements, Pixelworks' True Clarity improves all aspects of the mobile viewing experience, including gaming, video, photos, web browsing and productivity.Some of the key Pixelworks True Clarity enhancements in the Hero ZenPad are:Blur-free, Smooth Video - Scientific studies have shown that the human eye can perceive finer detail in moving images than in still images. True Clarity resolves motion blur and other image quality issues that prevent current mobile displays from showing the full capability of their high-resolution displays.Clean, Sharp Images and Better Game Play - Delivering the best image isn't just about providing more pixels. True Clarity uses sophisticated image processing and contrast management technologies that render a sharp, clean image to bring out all the details necessary for more realistic game play.Enhanced Usability - Mobile devices operate in a wide range of lighting conditions, from dark rooms to the sunny outdoors. True Clarity automatically compensates for ambient lighting, allowing clear, bright viewing in the greatest possible range of viewing conditions."We are excited to announce our partner, ASUS, an innovative leader in the mobile device market, has selected Iris and its True Clarity enhancements for their new Hero ZenPad," said Bruce Walicek, Pixelworks President and CEO. "This is the first tablet to fully take advantage of today's high resolution screens, delivering all the smooth video, sharp contrast, rich color and full detail these screens are capable of. This tablet will set the standard for the mobile viewing experience and will change how these devices are made, sold and used."For additional information on new products, as well as product demos, please contact your local Pixelworks office, or visit www.pixelworks.com.