The essence of smart factory lies in a well-connected communication network which allows for automated manufacturing, remote monitoring, and smooth operations. It makes possible to apply big data analysis to optimize production, logistic, and inventory management."Factory owners must build a smart factory step by step" said Hadwin Liu, Chief Architect of NEXCOM Network and Communication Solutions Business Unit. "Establishing efficient and secure industrial communication architecture is critical."The circuit switching method, used in traditional industrial communication architecture, has several drawbacks including poor transmission efficiency and time-consuming maintenance. Industrial Ethernet, however, adopts packet switching method supporting full duplex operation, sharable bandwidth, and traffic prioritization. These benefits help managers get real-time status to detect abnormality while simplifying maintenance.Still, there are plenty serial-based devices and devices using different protocols too critical to be replaced overnight. Liu suggests that factory owners can take a small step by deploying industry Ethernet switches in pursuit of better transmission efficiency and better management mechanism."VPNs and industry firewalls must be deployed for network security," Liu reminds. Industry VPNs and firewalls differ from commercial ones in protection level and durability. Experienced in industrial communication, NEXCOM offers industry VPNs and Firewalls paving ways for factories' IP migration.For factories such as wind farms, industrial Ethernet is suitable for operation monitoring, allowing operators to access real time operation status from afar. Newly built plants are also more IP-friendly. The IP-based communication will continue to drive innovation, propelling industry automation over the next decade.For more information about NEXCOM, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/The industrial Ethernet offers great flexibility in sharing bandwidth and connecting field devices.

EverFocus, with a complete surveillance product line-up, this time at 2015 Secutech in Taipei Taiwan is going to demonstrate our next step in surveillance.We will not only showcase the newly-developed and upgraded products but also show our determination in being a one-stop solution provider. The smart central management platform-Genie XMS which we have made every effort to develop will be a great highlight at this event. Genie XMS is a smart central management platform which can be tailored to meet a diverse range of needs. With Genie XMS, EverFocus can definitely prove our ability to offer customers with the most suitable and well-rounded solutions.EverFocus Genie XMS is a web-based central management platform, so users can simply access the surveillance system from any remote site just with a web browser, making the surveillance available anywhere and anytime. Together with its open system integration advantage, Genie XMS is able to connect all sorts of devices including IP cameras, (mobile) DVRs, NVRs, I/O devices and smart mobile devices as well as to integrate with various systems or applications such as IVS, POS, LPR, fleet management and access control systems and more, literally presenting itself as a an all-in-one and one-for-all platform. Moreover, Genie XMS can analyze the big data and information accumulated from all these systems so that the customers can make prediction and timely response, which will create long-term value for clients across various verticals and industries.In addition, we also roll out a whole new cost-effective solution for small to medium-sized surveillance environments. For the small monitoring rooms which do not require recording devices, you can just install our EMX32 onto the rear of a monitor to make it as a surveillance signage. You can easily use it search the IP cameras at the local site without the need of using PC or software. It also allows operators to control multiple monitors with one single mouse, hugely reducing the surveillance deployment cost and expense. Furthermore, it can also integrate with Genie XMS for a variety of applications and usages.2015 Secutech is going to be held in Taipei, Taiwan from 28 to 30 April, 2015. We sincerely invite you to drop by our booth at Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, 4F, M, Booth No. 3631. Please come and get inspired with us!For more information, please visit http://www.everfocus.com.tw/EverFocus to inspire more ideas at Secutech 2015

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) has shipped its 4,000th V93000 test platform, equipped with an ultra-compact A-Class test head, to Ardentec Corporation, a Taiwanese outsource test house with six production sites around the world. The milestone tester is part of a multiple-unit order that gives Ardentec a significant increase in V93000 capacity to perform wafer sorting during IC test runs.In the past year, Advantest has sold more V93000 systems than in any previous 12-month period. As the world's most popular semiconductor test platform, the highly flexible V93000 delivers the modularity, scalability and continual innovative advancements that make it an ideal fit for OSAT customers. The tester can be custom-configured at any customer's site to ensure maximum system loading and provide the highest return on investment (ROI) for each user. It is the only test platform on the market capable of delivering these performance benefits."As Ardentec seeks to broaden its test business covering the whole range of applications from all major semiconductor companies, the installation of multiple V93000 A- and C-Class systems enables us to accomplish our strategic objectives," said Dr. Chi-Ming Chang, president of Ardentec Corporation."This customer win extends Advantest's leadership position in the global OSAT market," said Hans-Juergen Wagner, senior vice president of SoC Business Group at Advantest Corporation. "By extension, our presence in the OSAT market also benefits our fabless and outsourcing IDM (integrated device manufacturers) customers, who work closely with OSATs to meet their high-volume test needs."Designed for testing any combination of ICs on a single platform, the V93000 system fulfills the test requirements for a large variety of customers and device types, from engineering through volume production. It is the most cost-efficient test solution for all advanced semiconductor designs including high-speed, radio-frequency, mixed-signal, analog and power ICs. With the V93000's universal per-pin architecture, each pin can run with its own clock domain, providing full test coverage by matching the exact data-rate requirements of the device under test.The platform can be scaled to address different test methodologies and quality requirements, allowing it to adapt to changes in customers' needs over time with increases in performance, higher density boards and the addition of new applications. This flexibility gives the V93000 a long usable lifetime, providing outstanding ROI while reducing risk. In addition, Advantest's extensive test experience makes the company a proven partner for ramping up and undertaking next-generation technology challenges.

Indium Corporation's President and COO, Greg Evans, was recently presented with the 2014 Cheongju City Businessman Award in Cheongju, South Korea. The award was presented by the Mayor of Cheongju City.Evans was selected for the award due to the outstanding performance of Indium Corporation's Cheongju facility, and subsequent contributions to, and support of, the Cheongju City economy.Indium Corporation's Cheongju facility is extremely valuable to the indium and indium-tin oxide (ITO) market as it is a very efficient and fast recycler and refiner of indium metal. The facility's mature process enables the large and rapidly-growing LCD and display markets by helping assure the constant availability of the highest quality raw materials.Evans earned his associate degree in engineering science from MVCC before receiving his bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Clarkson University and his MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Evans joined Indium Corporation in 1981. He was appointed COO in 1992 and President in 1997. Under his leadership, Indium Corporation has expanded into new markets, including thermal interface materials, solar assembly and thin-film, semiconductor packaging, and more. Indium Corporation's ventures into these industries have spawned new products, many of which have earned recognition for technical vision and innovation, including several prestigious Frost & Sullivan awards.Evans is actively involved in the electronics assembly industry. He is a long-time member and former president of the Surface Mount Technology Association, an international organization for electronics assembly.Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, solar, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit http://www.indium.com/ or email abrown@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another (#FOETA), at www.facebook.com/indium or @IndiumCorp.

The JBL Tele-Care health care system has health examination standard daily check, big data accurate analysis and instant support, warm care call; to build up a superior life care. The global brand electronic companies are all join the next generation product, and all target the wearable devices and health detection.From Apple, Samsung as well as lenovo, they debuted wrist watch type device, target the environment and user health data function, record the heart beat rate, blood pressure and the calorie consumption of exercises, all can be up load to your computer and send health alert to you. But without back up support system, the vital data collected by the device is not helpful to yourself.The health care becomes the most watched territory, not only focus the global human aging issue, to raise the silver aged people's living standard; besides the care of pregnant women to the after birth care, reduce the expense not to be a burden. The medical service moves from disease cure to prevention and health management. Wearable device can lead to convenient services, The JBL system has complete set of wearable devices, detects the vital data and transfer to cloud in real time for big data analysis and record, if any abnormal found, the service person of Management Division will call in video contact, warm greeting plus professional diagnosis, instantly understand if there will be needs for treatment or inspection depth.It took three years in developing the whole system of the "Wearable Monitoring Device" and "Smart Terminal System", integrated by most famous teaching Medical Hospital team of the Cloud, the software operated smoothly. Clinical operated in North America and British, established a complete system. The success of the wearable device must have real health function detection and must have the Cloud in supporting the terminal device; the vital data takes and delivers to cloud for algorithm and judgment, then immediately medical support, that fulfill the complete Tele-Care health care function.The JBL Tele-Care health care system is in the leading category and the best choice in this field.The optimal Tele-Care health care -- JBL

Increasingly connected, cars are becoming mobile devices on wheels. Running alongside the internet of things, connected cars not only revolutionize intelligent transportation systems (ITS) but also provide drivers and passengers more innovative services.The connected car is booming. Automakers and Silicon Valley companies are extending their interactive offerings with built-in or brought-in solutions like Ford Sync, General Motors OnStar, Volvo On Call, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.The cars are made possible thanks to computerized in-vehicle terminals once exclusive to luxurious vehicles. By integrating vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, wireless connectivity, and mobile devices, these terminals deliver smarter and safer driving experience with in-vehicle infotainment, navigation, vehicle diagnosis, and traffic updates. For instance, drivers can stream online music and share real-time location and estimated arrival time using location-based services like Glympse.Additionally, in-vehicle terminals can send in-vehicle data over vehicle-to-Cloud (V2C) connection for further analysis, assisting in increasing fuel efficiencies, reducing repair costs, and improving road conditions. It is possible that drivers are notified with the latest vehicle information for preventive maintenance while transport departments can be informed about potholes for repairs.The innovation does not stop here. In-vehicle terminals turn car dashboards into vehicles' control centers, boosting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) upgrades and creating new business models. Passengers can also benefit by enjoying media streaming services like Karaoke.For more information about NEXCOM, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/Prevalence of connected cars turns vehicle into mobile devices, revolutionizes ITS, and provides more value-added services.

The IP video surveillance solutions provider, LILIN, is going to present a complete product line at Secutech Taipei 2015 from April 28th to 30th at Nangang Exhibition Center. LILIN stand (booth no.: 5101) at the show will highlight numerous new IP cameras including IR PTZ, new generation of NVRs as well as panoramic camera.New IR PTZ - IRS1204/8 and IRS1304/8 designed with IP66 rated external housing protected against rain and dust. Able to deliver exceptional outdoor weather-proof video surveillance. Infrared PTZ options with built-in IR LEDs that providing detailed video clarity at night-time. Applicable to critical infrastructures such as mining sites, hydroelectric power plants, freeway, railway, or chemical/hazardous environments.LILIN 6-megapixel CMOS sensor fisheye camera FD2462E/V provides high-resolution and enabling viewing resolution of 2048 x 2048 or 1920 x 1080 or up to 30 frames per second and a 1.47mm fisheye lens for 180 degree panoramic view or 360 degree surround view. FD2462E/V is all about seeing everything in a scene more efficiently than with multiple cameras. It is ideal for open-ended lobby areas as well as check-in counters.LILIN NVR1400/2400 is a 16-Channel IP standalone Network Video Recorder offering RAID redundancy and 16/32TB external storage for recording. Touch screen, mouse, LILIN twist zoom keyboard or IR remote control, easy to navigate menus are provided. Motion detection, weighted and scheduled recording. Audio recording and playback, WS discovery for easy network discovery. NVR1400/2400 supports USB, network backup, and HDMI output. Full NAV support, web-based remote viewing & iPhone, BlackBerry and Android support. The NVR1400/2400 is unique, touch-screen interface takes advantage of highly intuitive smartphone-style features like "pinch-n-zoom," multi-touch and scrolling, and icon based menus, deliberately avoiding traditional PC-style screens.LILIN will also feature HDR camera, Ultra Low Light camera with WDR feature, Z series Auto Focus cameras, TVWall application, 60fps and 120fps cameras, and in-vehicle surveillance solutions.Visit us at booth no. 5101 at Secutech Taipei!New products, including IR PTZ (IRS1204/8 and IRS1304/8), panoramic camera (FD2462), and NVRs (1400/2400)

Camera monitoring is an essential element in every business; whether they are for inventory scanning, worker safety, loss prevention or general security. In the past cameras used analog signals transmitted on a coax infrastructure. With advancements in image quality, scalability, management features and costs, an increasing number of camera manufactures are switching to IP based cameras.Now, not only is the main network also taking on applications such as voice over IP, Skype, video conferencing, online radio and personal smart phones; but IP based cameras, which can be bandwidth intensive, are also put onto a company's main network. Antaira Technologies' industrial networking equipment is able to provide a more efficient architecture for applications that run on the enterprise network, such as security monitoring. Features such as multicasting with IGMP are able to improve the performance of a congested network. Other features, such as redundant rings can ensure that the edge-level of the network stays in operation even if a segment of the network is taken offline or damaged.IGMP resides within the IPv4 internet protocol domain and is very efficient in handling multicasting traffic, such as security camera monitoring, within a network. The requirement is that the routers and switches on the network are multicast capable and the video cameras and software support multicasting. IGMP with snooping is able to build a Group Destination Address (GDA) table of destination addresses and pathways to all of the devices on a network. This is done by the IGMP Querier occasionally sending a message to all layer 2 devices, requesting what multicast units or groups of units they are connected to. This way, when layer 2 switches or routers on the network receive information with a GDA, they can either send it to the intended device or drop the information if it is not intended for any devices connected to the switch. This reduces the amount of traffic going through the switches as well as preventing other devices on the network from processing information that is not intended for them.Whatever the application might be, big or small, improving the performance of the current networking infrastructure can be achieved by using IGMP with Snooping. Larger applications are able to achieve enhanced reliability when implementing different ring topologies within the network. Depending on the size and how the network is to be segmented, it can be beneficial to combine multiple types of rings. When multiple switches or rings are involved the effectiveness of the IGMP increases as compared to smaller networks. More switches provide more opportunities for broadcast and unicast traffic to slow the network down with unneeded flooding and retransmissions that can be prevented.Antaira Technologies' industrial networking equipment is able to provide a more efficient architecture for applications that run on the enterprise network, such as security monitoring. Intersection traffic monitoring

In contrast to the maturing smartphone and tablet markets, the automotive electronics market continues to show promising growth. Leading inductor maker Chilisin is already delivering impressive sales figures in the mobile device market. As the use of inductors increases with smartphones migrating from 3G to 4G, Chilisin's mini molding chokes and 0201 high-frequency chip inductors have been met with excessive demand. However, in order to maintain a long term growth momentum, Chilisin has been actively pursuing the automotive electronics market and has been seeing significant results in recent years, which is expected to drive the next wave of growth.Automotive electronics market to show high growth potentialLet the numbers do the talking. According to a Gartner report, global tablet shipments in 2014 only reached 216 million units. An IDC research indicated worldwide tablet shipments grew from 144.5 million units in 2012 to 229.3 million units in 2013, up 58.7%. Growth of tablet shipments significantly slowed down in 2014, and is expected to increase only 8% in 2015. Automotive electronics, on the other hand, is a booming segment with production value estimated to grow from US$19.75 billion in 2013 to US$ 23.88 billion in 2015, according to Strategy Analytics.In face of massive growth potential in the automotive electronics market, Chilisin has laid the groundwork for a strong product portfolio focused on power inductors and molding chokes for the automotive sector. Notably, power inductors with magnetic shields are able to satisfy the low DC resistance and large current required by automotive power supply systems. Compared to traditional power inductors with base structures, Chilisin's SLF (closed magnetic circuit) power inductor series adopts a design without base so that costs are reduced by 15% while maintaining resistance properties superior to that of its traditional counterparts.Compatible new designs to overcome high market barriersChilisin's SLF power inductors are designed to be completely compatible with components supplied by Japanese players, who have long been dominating the automotive electronics segment. With this compatible layout design, automakers are able to seamlessly switch to Chilisin's SLF power inductors without having to modify their original circuit design. As opposed to consumer electronics, automotive component designs are rarely changed, and selection or replacement of suppliers usually undergoes long-term verification process. Because of this, it has been traditionally difficult for newcomers to penetrate the automotive electronics market. However, Chilisin has successfully overcome the high barrier of the automotive electronics market by offering product compatibility with mainstream products and setting competitive pricing strategies, states a Chilisin executive.In a similar fashion, Chilisin also provides innovative power molding chokes differentiated from traditional power inductors for engine start-stop systems. In contrast to regular molding chokes which are designed with wired pads, Chilisin's molding chokes are designed with lead frames to deliver superior vibration test performance, ideal weldability, and smoothness under the AEC-Q200 test standard. Several of Chilisin's power inductor series and chip ferrite beads are also in full compliance with the automotive industry's stringent requirements on electronic components and have obtained AEC-Q200 certification, which is a stress test standard for passive components used in automotive applications. Currently, Chilisin's products with AEC-Q200 qualification have been successfully approved by a number of world-class chipset design houses such as Broadcom.As the newest addition, Chilisin plans to expand its ultra-high efficiency inductor (UHEI) series and MTFA 2-in-1 inductor array products to automotive applications in order to offer the automotive industry alternative solutions with high efficiency and exceptional features.Revenue contribution from the automotive market on the riseCompared to consumer electronics which require light-weight, miniature components, automotive electronics demand reliability and endurance in extreme environments such as lasting durability at 150°C. Due to the fact that Chilisin has its own powder-making plant, Chilisin has been able to provide inductors that combine reliability and competitive cost structure. With this vertical integration into powder-mixing technology, Chilisin is able to offer various product specs and features in a timely manner to satisfy customer needs. Being self-reliant on the material-front has also helped Chilisin achieve competitive product pricing against its Japanese peers.A Chilisin executive states that Chilisin is actively focusing on several European, Asian, and American automakers and expects revenue growth from the automotive electronics market to rise to 5% this year from 3% in 2014. "The increase is still small, but it shows Chilisin's product portfolio strategy is beginning to bear fruit in the automotive market."

Given its superior energy density and fast energy refilling nature, hydrogen energy has always been highly valued as the most promising energy technology for automobile applications in the coming future. Moreover, countries including Japan, Germany, the United States, among others, focus on hydrogen and fuel cell technology development for automotive applications as a diversified source for hydrogen production, as well as for the potential to reduce carbon emissions in automobiles.YCS (YC Synergy Taiwan) has focused on large-scale applications with fuel cell motive power system for many years. YCS had accomplished complete power-train integration, successfully linking fuel cell, motor and control system to provide the clean propulsion power for electric vehicles, and helping the company catch up to automobile giants including Toyota, Honda, and many more, which as a group continue to invest heavily in fuel cell technology.In recognition of our achievements, YCS has been able to build up a series of relationships with international partners to cooperate on taking our established technology further, while the company continues to build and extend our in-house technology strengths.Meanwhile, YCS has also won plaudits and support from Taiwan's Department of Energy in Taiwan, and the company was chosen to build the first commercial hydrogen refilling station to support fuel cell vehicle deployment in Taiwan.YCS has also taken a leadership role in bridging the hydrogen infrastructure and fuel cell technology between Taiwan's diverse industry and the many global partners looking to take advantage of the region's expertise and boosting the local diversified fuel cell market.In Taiwan, one needs only to look to the waters for evidence of YCS' leadership in the industry. The company has launched numerous fuel-cell boats to test and verify this developing technology in recent years. From the tip of Taiwan where the "Mu-Yang" yacht can be seen in the Tamsui Fishman Wharf, to Taiwan's most famous lake, where the "Na-ru-wan" and "Star of Hope" passenger vessels cruise on Sun-Moon Lake, YCS moves the technology forward.YCS is aggressively solving some of EV's most challenges issues, including insufficient cruising range, long recharging times, expensive equipment and maintenance costs. YCS' new dual mode system combines a fuel cell with lithium battery technology. This development has greatly improved the current EV's performance. YCS's solution is proven to reduce the weight, extend the range and can accelerate EV commercialization.Under these developments, YCS is deepening our technology content and focusing on putting fuel cell technology into real applications, and we are confident that with our experience and expertise we have the capability to become a valuable contributor to the fast-growing electric vehicle market.YCS is able to provide differentiated and customized fuel cell system solution for vehicle manufacturers, system integrators and providers of lithium battery, motor and electric-control solutions. With YCS' complete fuel cell solutions, customers can shorten the development time needed for their next-generation electric vehicles and thus catch onto the fast growing market demand supported by a clean and superior fuel cell technology.YC Synergy Co. Ltd.,Tel: +886-2-2218-6683 Web: http://www.ycsynergy.com.tw/ e-mail : info@ycsynergy.com.twYCS (YC Synergy Taiwan) focuses on large-scale applications with fuel cell motive power system.YCS has launched many fuel-cell boats to test and verify this technology in recent years. There are the "Mu-Yang" yacht at "Tamsui Fishman Wharf," the "Na-ru-wan" and "Star of Hope" passenger vessels in Sun-Moon Lake.