The advent of the 5G era has brought with it the promise of open and flexible networks that can rapidly integrate equipment from different vendors. By reducing reliance on a single vendor, O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) not only lowers enterprise network deployment and maintenance costs but also provides additional network functionality and services. LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, recognizes the market's growing acceptance of O-RAN and has introduced the LitePoint IQFR1-RU, a testing solution specifically designed for 5G O-RAN radio units (RUs). This solution integrates MIMO signal generation and analysis capabilities, enabling scalable testing from research and development to manufacturing. By ensuring product compatibility and performance through automated software and real-time result displays, LitePoint enhances testing efficiency and accuracy.According to Senior Product Manager Middle Wen, O-RAN's advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, innovation, and a multi-vendor ecosystem have led to a rapid increase in demand for open and flexible network solutions worldwide. Research firm Dell'Oro Group estimates that O-RAN's share of global wireless access network (RAN) revenue will grow from 7%–10% in 2024 to 20%–30% by 2028. Large telecommunications companies are also actively deploying O-RAN solutions. For instance, AT&T plans to collaborate with Ericsson over the next five years, investing nearly $14 billion to place 70% of wireless network traffic on open platforms by the end of 2026. Similarly, Deutsche Telekom aims to deploy 3,000 O-RAN-compatible antennas by 2027. These deployments not only reduce costs and enhance network flexibility but also position telecom operators to capitalize on new market opportunities through innovative communication technologies.When considering O-RAN deployment strategies, Middle Wen recommends evaluating two key aspects: multi-vendor/single-vendor systems and on-site deployment/new construction (Greenfield). In multi-vendor O-RAN systems, operators can choose components from different suppliers to enhance network flexibility and scalability, but this approach requires more complex management and integration. Single-vendor systems offer simpler integration and management but often rely on specific suppliers, limiting innovation. On-site deployment involves gradually transitioning existing system equipment to O-RAN, providing better protection for past investments but requiring compatibility adjustments. New construction offers greater design flexibility but comes with higher initial investment costs and uncertainty related to new technologies and markets.Once the deployment strategy is determined, testing the O-RAN environment's radio units (RUs) becomes crucial to ensuring compliance with industry standards. RUs play a critical role in transmitting and receiving wireless signals, directly impacting overall network performance and reliability. The LitePoint IQFR1-RU, designed specifically for 5G O-RAN RUs, simplifies RF parameter and fronthaul compatibility testing for equipment and system vendors. By integrating multiple testing functions, it reduces reliance on external devices such as distributed unit simulators. This solution supports testing throughout various stages, from research and development to production, and is suitable for diverse testing scenarios. Testers can enhance efficiency by leveraging automated software, accelerating product time-to-market.LitePoint's advanced automated testing tools, specifically designed for 5G device testing and validation, provide a comprehensive solution. From basic RF performance testing to complex compatibility testing, the intuitive user interface allows testers to easily configure and execute tests, obtaining rapid results. The solution supports various test configurations to meet different testing requirements and standards.As O-RAN technology continues to evolve and deployment speeds accelerate, automated testing becomes a critical tool for ensuring equipment systems meet performance and safety standards. LitePoint's solution significantly reduces manual testing time and labor costs, enhances testing reproducibility and reliability, lowers product development and deployment barriers, and ensures stable system operation—making 5G a powerful driver for improving enterprise efficiency.

Outstanding customer service plays a vital role to corporate success in the ever-changing business landscape. The traditional customer service model is constantly criticized for long wait times, stressed-out customer service teams, human resource shortage, and difficulty in balancing cost and service quality. Asiabots provides a series of innovative solutions aimed at solving all customer service pain points that plague businesses.Traditional customer service systems on the market today have trouble meeting the expectations of both consumers and companies. Conversational anxiety, long wait times, and uneasy feelings when asking for help are some key factors that affect consumers' customer service experience. People with social anxiety may be hesitant to contact traditional customer service for help. Long wait times are also annoying especially when people can't get their problems resolved timely. The longer they wait, the more anxious and uneasy they get. Companies also face a slew of difficulties. For example, large numbers of customer inquiries stress out first-line customer service staff. Human resource shortage compromises service quality. Customer service teams spend precious resources dealing with repeated customer inquiries. It's costly and inefficient to maintain high-performance customer service systems. These problems should not be taken lightly. To eliminate these pain points, Asiabots built an "AI brain," integrating deep learning, natural language processing, and reading comprehension engine AI technologies to accurately understand customer inquiries and provide intelligent responses. Its speech recognition and text-to-speech engines enable seamless transitions between speech and text, creating a human-like interaction experience. On the foundation of these innovations, Asiabots crafted a series of solutions that are exactly what companies need to deliver outstanding customer service.For example, Asiabots' AI Ambassador features a comprehensive assortment of virtual avatars capable of engaging in AI conversations in 20 languages to create a human-like customer service experience. It can be used for customer inquiry responses, navigation, product presentation, interactive games, sales recommendations, and human-robot collaborations, delivering vivid and immersive customer service. Boasting a proven track record, Asiabots' innovative AI solutions are used in numerous scenarios. For example, AIA Hong Kong uses Asiabots' solutions to build a smart number ticket dispensing and calling system to address the problems of long queues. Asiabots' AI Ambassador has been used at multiple exhibitions to guide event tours and provide information to visitors. Retailers leverage Asiabots' voice interaction services for first-line product promotion and sales. Asiabots will keep endeavoring on user experience enhancements with pioneering technologies, aiming to deliver smart customer service systems that take everything into consideration.Asiabots' AI AmbassadorPhoto: Asiabots

As motorized equipment accounts for more than 40% of global electricity consumption, motor efficiency is an extremely important issue for environmentally focused sustainable development. As a leading MCU brand, Holtek has extensive experience in developing BLDC motor control MCUs and has subsequently released a wide variety of BLDC Motor SoC MCUs to meet the requirements of various gate-driver or full motor drive applications.High Integration and Excellent Cost/Performance RatioHoltek's BLDC motor driver MCU computing cores include cost-effective 8-bit and high drive efficiency 32-bit solutions. The HT32F66xxx series also incorporates hardware CORDIC and PID functions to achieve a 30% FOC execution performance increase.Improvements in semiconductor technology have permitted low-power BLDC motor control functions to be fully integrated into single ICs. HOLTEK has released a range of both 8-bit and 32-bit all-in-one MCUs that have integrated the motor driver functions, delivering advantages such as simplified product design, high functional integration, high driving efficiency, and high reliability. These devices have already been successfully used in applications such as refrigerator defrost fans, floor fans, low-power fans, pumps, etc.Medium and high-power BLDC motor controllers can choose from a range of integrated Gate-driver series SoC MCUs. These provide 6 competitive products of different voltage levels which have integrated a range of functional circuits to meet the requirements of different applications.High-Efficiency BLDC Motor WorkshopThe Holtek BLDC motor workshop comprises a user-friendly human-machine interface, a real-time parameter control function as well as operational monitoring. It also provides a variety of motor drive algorithms that users can choose according to their different product needs.1. FOC control provides highly competitive current sampling technology and is able to select various current detection methods according to the cost requirements of different products.FOC controlCurrent Detection1-shunt2-shunt3-shuntCostLowMediumHighDifficultyHighLowLowVoltage UsageHighLowHighSource: Company2. FOC sensorless control provides a variety of angle tracking observation and startup strategies.3. Supports speed, torque, and position control, provides current loop PID gain auto calculation, weak field control, etc. advanced algorithms.4. Includes integrated hardware compensation strategy for bus voltage, dead zone compensation, and index-type over-modulation technology.5. Fully integrated and complete protection functions against overcurrent, stalled rotor, overvoltage, low voltage, over-temperature, phase loss, short circuit, etc.The Holtek motor workshop can significantly reduce the technical threshold and development cycle time for designers to enter the BLDC motor product area. This has already successfully assisted developers in India, mainland China, Southeast Asia, and Europe with their new product design.Technical Support ExcellenceHoltek's BLDC motor MCUs will continue in their trend toward even more functional integration and higher computing power. This will enable Holtek to provide complete BLDC motor solutions and excellent technical services, ensuring that their MCUs are superior choices for motor control solutions.HOLTEK BLDC Motor MCUs provides solutions for diverse product marketsPhoto: Company

Security is the most vital part of property management. A property security management system has to overcome challenges such as stringent security regulations and the integration of system data of various places and formats. In view of rapidly growing AI adoption in recent years, many property security management system developers are attempting to incorporate AI to address challenges. However, the high costs of GPU-based AI systems make them hesitant. AIRA offers a series of solutions that help overcome these challenges and build all-round smart security implementations. AIRA is a Taiwan-based startup endeavoring on AI-enabled image analysis. Using in-house developed AI models and training processes, AIRA provides innovative solutions for residential buildings, factories, office complexes and industrial parks. Using onsite surveillance systems, AIRA's solutions can perform high-accuracy face recognition. It also issues alerts when intrusions occur in designated areas to effectively enhance jobsite security and management efficiency.AIRA's solutions support flexible hardware configurations. It can effectively recognize images and process data when just running on Intel CPUs. With AIRA's solutions, there is no need for expensive special-purpose hardware or GPU accelerators to deploy AI systems. AIRA has presented multiple AI solutions tailored for a variety of industries and use scenarios. For example, its face recognition system is used for access control and attendance tracking. Its smart fence system implements virtual fencing and detects intrusion in a designated area with high accuracy and low false alarm rates. Its face tracking system extracts face feature values for comparison. It can track faces across cameras and video archives and automatically generate case reports for subsequent investigation. Aside from buildings and factories, AIRA's AI solutions can create diverse values for different sectors. For example, retailers can use advanced image analysis to gather accurate in-store traffic data and track customer behavior so that they can optimize their marketing plans. Banking institutions can use advanced image analysis to verify visitor identity and detect abnormal behavior, thereby preventing financial fraud and identity theft. To improve the care quality and efficiency at nursing homes, AIRA's AI monitoring system can be used for access control to stop unaccompanied seniors from entering potentially dangerous areas such as stairwells and garden ponds or leaving the facility by themselves. Flexible configuration, friendly cost and robust performance are what make AIRA's AI solutions the center of market attention. AIRA will continue to leverage cloud platforms and tools to accelerate AI feature development so as to deliver refined high-performance smart security solutions.airaTrack allows users to select a target for tracking and plays back the video footages with the selected targetPhoto: AIRAairaTrack searches video archives for the target and plays back the video footages where the target is identifiedPhoto: AIRA

In the face of rapid industry changes, labor shortages, and high worker turnover, manufacturers have difficulty upholding production efficiency and product quality. Worse yet, they have to address overwhelming challenges as traditional SOPs can no longer ensure consistent quality across process steps and they have no real-time access to critical production data. PowerArena provides an AI solution that will help manufacturers overcome these challenges and boost their competitiveness.Comparison between traditional management and the three PowerArena HOP applicationsPhoto: PowerArenaRaising productivity and quality is the top priority when manufacturers endeavor to increase revenue and competitiveness. Specializing in deep learning, PowerArena has developed core algorithms, coupled with big data analytics and prediction, to digitize and visualize human factors that may have been difficult to detect in the past. PowerArena's Human Operation Platform (HOP) is an AI vision system built for the manufacturing sector to effectively raise production efficiency and facilitate quality control. The platform uses commercially available cameras and various sensors to collect production line data, analyzes the data using deep learning algorithms, and provides the results to operators and managers in real time.PowerArena's HOP can continuously monitor critical production steps and operations to prevent human errors and defective products. It sends out alerts immediately when abnormalities occur to help managers get to the root of the bottleneck and optimize the manufacturing process, thereby raising overall efficiency. Furthermore, the built-in data analytics tool provides data-driven insights that enable precise decision-making. Featuring a friendly and intuitive user interface and clear visual presentation, HOP is easy to use and navigate. With HOP, manufacturers can boost production efficiency as well as product quality and maintain their competitive edge in the ever-changing marketplace.PowerArena solution on an assembly linePhoto: PowerArenaTo offer a premium user experience, PowerArena uses cloud technologies to strengthen the backend development of its AI solution. Not only does this approach enable higher service flexibility, usability, and scalability as well as more effective storage and processing of massive manufacturing data, but it also significantly simplifies the process of building and deploying machine learning models, giving rise to PowerArena's solid strength in the smart manufacturing sector.PowerArena has branch offices in Asia, the US, and Mexico and serves customers in Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, and other regions around the globe. It will stay committed to using its AI technology and expertise to help customers accelerate digital transformation and capture smart manufacturing opportunities.

How to leverage digital tools to monetize knowledge and content, thereby increasing revenue and creating diverse business models, has become a key focus for companies in today's knowledge economy. Havbeat Technology, operating on the core principle of helping customers turn their brand content and knowledge into income, offers the Havppen all-in-one content-to-cash platform integrating online and offline services to help businesses successfully and smoothly navigate digital transformation.Havbeat Technology CEO Allison Chiu (left) and COO Enning Yu (right) photographed in front of a Havppen exhibition boardPhoto: Havbeat TechnologyHavbeat Technology specializes in helping enterprises drive digital transformation. Its all-in-one content management system integrates powerful member analytics technologies to help companies overcome all kinds of challenges they face in the digital era. Built with an aim to monetize knowledge and content, the system offers 100+ modules including article subscription, course sales, consultation prebooking, live webcast, physical event, e-commerce, and management panel to meet every digital transformation need.The article module supports search engine optimization (SEO), article review, and subscription plans. The course module provides a diversity of online course sales models including group purchase, live streaming, and crowdfunding. The pre-booking module enables easy management of online and offline consultation appointments. The event module takes the hassle out of holding virtual seminars and physical workshops by allowing the sign-in system to report student status to the backend system for analysis. The e-commerce module supports product sales. The management panel module is the platform's core control interface that provides data analytics and system configuration capabilities. Any combination of the modules can be selected to enable online teaching and offline learning, allowing companies to enjoy higher efficiency in their content management, user interaction, and business operation. Havbeat Technology COO Enning Yu introducing Havppen, a system that enables users to build their own website for online course sales Photo: Havbeat TechnologyAccording to Havbeat Technology CEO Allison Chiu, building your own unique website, turning your website traffic into profit, and Online Merge Offline (OMO) has become a definite trend. Combining content management and member management in one system, Havppen supports a vast range of applications. The subscription-based approach lowers the entry barrier for many instructors, professionals, and business brands. On top of that, using in-depth data analytics on the target audience, Havppen can engage in precision marketing targeting specific audience groups, track user purchase history, and enhance user experience. It is being used by non-profit organizations, learning centers, and e-commerce brands, as well as language, design, investment, and business schools to help them create diverse revenue sources. Today companies look to increase revenue and expand business models by selling knowledge and content. Havbeat Technology's OMO content management system boasting wide-ranging capabilities and optimal flexibility provides a high-performance digital tool helping companies accelerate their digital transformation to grab preemptive opportunities and build their competitive edge in today's knowledge economy.Havppen website: https://www.havppen.com/

Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) convened an investment exchange summit for the electronics manufacturing industries in Thailand on May 2nd. During the assembly, Mr. Lawrence Chang, Chairman of TPCA Thailand PCB Sodality (also Vice Chairman of TPCA), underscored the advent of a transformative industrial landscape amid the backdrop of the U.S.-China trade war and geopolitical intricacies.Presently, various Taiwanese industries, spanning from electrical and electronics to machinery, automotive, and beyond, are poised to venture into Thailand, necessitating adept facilitation from respective industry association to swiftly establish a foothold. Taking the PCB industry as an example, since 2023, 11 Taiwanese-funded PCB manufacturers and over ten suppliers have publicly disclosed investments in Thailand. Responding to the multifaceted overseas investment requisites of its members, TPCA formally inaugurated TPCA Thailand PCB Sodality at the year's end to orchestrate tailored initiatives in Thailand. Mr. Lawrence Chang, Chairman of the TPCA Thailand PCB Sodality, expressed aspirations for synergistic endeavors between governmental entities and industries. Collaborative endeavors are envisioned to encompass industry, governmental, academic, and research realms, perpetuating the enhancement of Thailand's electronic manufacturing supply chain integrity while safeguarding Taiwan's competitive edge and fostering a promising horizon.At the May 2nd electronics manufacturing investment exchange summit, Mr. Chang extended invitations to key persons of pivotal industry associations, including the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), Thailand Printed Circuit Association (THPCA), alongside TEEMA, TAMI, TEEIA, TAIROA, and more. Collectively, they deliberated on talent acquisition and supply chain construction conundrums encountered by diverse industries. Facilitated by in-depth briefings from representatives of the BOI Taipei Office and THPCA General Manager, pragmatic resolutions and complementary measures were elucidated to industry associationIn parallel, representatives from Chan Chao International Co., Ltd. capitalized on this occasion to expound on the achievements of the inaugural "Intelligent Asia Thailand 2024," held in March in Thailand. Mr. Jack Hung-Lung Chung, Deputy General Manager of Chan Chao International, highlighted that the debut of Intelligent Asia Thailand 2024 achieved a robust presence of nearly 400 booths within three months. The bustling attendance at assorted exchange meetings and talent matchmaking activities during the exposition underscored Thailand's burgeoning electronic manufacturing landscape, epitomizing the prosperous outcomes of the inaugural event. Appreciation was extended to all exhibitors for their patronage, along with industry sodalities for their robust engagement in forums and talent matchmaking undertakings.As Thailand's nascent electronic manufacturing hub continues to burgeon, industry associations are primed to confront diverse member expectations and challenges. TPCA remains steadfast in optimizing Thailand's operational milieu, nurturing indigenous talents, and facilitating investments and collaborations across Thailand's supply chain spectrum. TPCA eagerly anticipates synergistic collaborations with industry associations to invigorate the electronic manufacturing landscape. Mr. Lawrence Chang expressed gratitude to all attendees for their concerted efforts in exchanging insights on Thailand's affairs, aiming to foster a comprehensive industry ecosystem and fortify industry member talent development. Through this summit, deeper insights into Thailand's investment climate were gleaned, empowering Taiwan's electronic manufacturing sector to leverage its collective prowess, infusing newfound vigor into Thailand's industrial revolution, and showcasing Taiwan's robust competitiveness on the global stage.Chairman of TPCA Thailand Sodality Mr.Lawrence Chang poses for a photo with secretaries from electronics manufacturing industries associations and representatives from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI).

Mean Well has just launched a new, innovative VFD product series that is now available on TME offer. They're intended for the control and power supply of industrial brushless direct-current (BLDC) motors. BLDC motors offer many advantages over traditional brushed motors, such as smaller size and weight, better efficiency, longer lifespan, and easy control.Mean Well is one of the leading manufacturers of power supply solutions in the world.90...264 V AC variants20...55 V DC variantsThe VFD series includes eight devices with power ranging from 150 to 750 W, operating at AC or DC input voltage (depending on the model). The products can be used for controlling the rotational speed of a motor as well as braking. The parameters are adjusted using a separate control card. Thanks to their fanless design, the products ensure noise-free operation. The AC variants are equipped with an integrated power factor correction circuit. The products can be open frame (in the form of a PCB) or enclosed in a perforated metal housing.The VFD products can be used in applications utilizing BLDC motors in fans, pumps, automatic doors, smoke extractors, and medical devices or even in fitness equipment and electric tools. Owing to their relatively high power, they can also be successfully applied in automated guided vehicles (AGVs).Text prepared by Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp z o.o.

SK Hynix Inc. announced today that it has developed the Zoned UFS, or ZUFS* 4.0, a mobile NAND solution product for on-device** AI applications.SK Hynix (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) said that the ZUFS 4.0, optimized for on-device AI from mobile devices such as smartphones, is the industry's best of its kind. The company expects the latest product to help expand its AI memory leadership to the NAND space, extending its success in the high-performance DRAM represented by HBM.The ZUFS is a differentiated technology that classifies and stores data generated from smartphones in different zones in accordance with characteristics. Unlike a conventional UFS, the latest product groups and stores data with similar purposes and frequencies in separate zones, boosting the speed of a smartphone's operating system and the management efficiency of the storage devices.The ZUFS also shortens the time required to run an application from a smartphone in long hours of use by 45%, compared with a conventional UFS. With the issue of degradation of read and write performance improved by more than four times, the lifetime of the product also increased by 40%.The development of the technology dates back to 2019, before the arrival of the AI boom, when SK Hynix started a collaboration with a global platform service company on expectations of increased demand for high-performance NAND solutions.Following the provision of the prototypes of ZUFS, SK Hynix and the customer jointly developed the 4.0 product that qualifies the specifications by the Joint Electron Device Engineering Council, or JEDEC. SK Hynix will commence mass production of the ZUFS 4.0 in the third quarter to provide various on-device AI smartphones by global companies.Ahn Hyun, Head of the N-S Committee at SK Hynix, said customers require better memory options as big tech companies focus on developing on-device products adopting their own generative AI applications. "SK Hynix will continue to work toward strengthening its leadership as the global top AI memory provider by supplying high-performance NAND solutions that meet such higher requirements at the right time while building stronger partnerships with leading ICT companies."*Zoned Universal Flash Storage(ZUFS): a NAND Flash product that improves the efficiency of data management. The product optimizes data transfer between an operating system and storage devices by storing data with similar characteristics in the same zone of the UFS, a flash memory product for various electronic devices such as digital cameras and mobile phone*On-Device AI: a technology that implements AI functions on the device itself, instead of going through computation by a physically separated server. A smartphone's direct collection and computation of information allows fast reactions of the AI performance while promising an improved customized AI service.

When it comes to advancing energy conservation and carbon reduction, countries around the world are implementing carbon taxes to accelerate their net zero transition and fulfill their climate pledges. As a global technology leader in electrification and automation, ABB is committed to collaborating with its customers and key stakeholders across different countries to enable a sustainable and resource-efficient future. A key aspect of this initiative involves unlocking the untapped potential of industrial energy efficiency.The ABB IE5 SynRM ultra-premium efficiency motor represents a significant step forwardNarayanan, Group Senior Vice President & Head of ABB's Motion Business in Asia noted that achieving the 2030 carbon emissions targets set by the International Energy Agency (IEA) requires more than increasing the use of renewable energy. There is also a critical need to intensify energy efficiency progress and electrify essential infrastructure which includes transportation, energy, water and other components of a healthy economy.According to R. Narayanan, industrial electric motors and the systems they drive account for approximately 45% of the electricity consumed worldwide. By 2040, the number of electric motors in the world is expected to double. With more than 300 million industrial electric motor-driven systems currently in operation, the potential for energy savings and reduction in CO2 is significant. For example, if all 300 million of these motors were upgraded to higher efficiency ones, global electricity consumption could be reduced by around 10%. The energy savings, coupled with cost and environmental advantages underscore the urgency of regulating minimum efficiency standards for industrial motors.Currently, the EU Ecodesign regulation mandates a minimum standard of IE4 for motors with a rated output between 75 kW and 200 kW. However, in Taiwan the minimum requirement has remained at IE3, while in the Southeast Asian market, the requirement is only IE2 or even IE1.Data compiled by ABB reveals that the IE5 synchronous reluctance motor-drive package (SynRM) can achieve 50 percent lower losses compared to the IE2-class induction motors that many facilities in the region still use. As most electric motors have long service lives of 20 years or more, the potential savings from electricity cost can be substantial providing companies with the right motivation to consider motor replacements.Vincent Wu, Head of Motion Business at ABB Taiwan, expressed that with the recent increase of electricity tariffs in April and the planned implementation of carbon taxes starting next year, companies looking to reduce their operating costs should consider replacing old equipment and upgrading to high-efficiency motor solutions. Energy efficiency is vital in minimizing an electric motor's total cost of ownership (TCO). This is because around 97 percent of the TCO is typically attributed to energy expenses during the motor's lifetime, while the initial purchase price only accounts for about two percent.Narayanan described the example of a sewage processing plant rated by the federal government in Germany, in which six old motors were replaced with four SynRM motors and drives. Additionally, three more SynRM motor and drive packages were used for the flocculation filtration system. Collectively, these upgrades have reduced the plant's power consumption by 40 percent. Similarly, Campbell's Australia's Shepparton plant also switched to an ABB solution, saving USD $9800 a year in energy costs and reducing carbon emissions by 131 metric tons. These successes underpin a crucial lesson as to why companies should not shy away from motor replacement based solely on the initial financial outlay. The long-term gains in energy savings, reduced emissions, and operational efficiency far outweigh the upfront investment.Narayanan also added that, in some countries, it will be difficult to convince local customers to fully overhaul their motors as the electricity cost remains low. Thus, changes to electricity tariffs will also be a key factor in determining whether old motors will be replaced.Turbines electrification is the new trendElectrification is another vital strategy for accelerating decarbonization. ABB is helping countries in the Asian market to reduce carbon emissions by replacing processes or technologies that rely on high-carbon fuel like gas and steam generated from coal or oil. Gas turbines and steam turbines are commonly used both in Taiwan and other countries in industries to operate compressors or pumps. Replacing these gas or steam turbines with designs incorporating electrical motors and drive not only increases system efficiency but also allows integration with renewable energy sources, driving down carbon emissions further.In recent years, ABB has broadened its initiatives in Japan and Asia to maximize the potential of hydrogen, which can be used in power generation and transportation, as well as carbon capture. However, ABB Motion's strategy remains on empowering industries with higher productivity, greater energy efficiency, improved reliability and lower carbon footprint.Integrating circularity concepts into product designs for greater environmental friendliness and information transparencyAs part of a global initiative, ABB founded the Energy Efficiency Movement in 2021 aimed at raising awareness and catalyzing actions to achieve energy efficiency progress at a scale and speed needed to limit global warming. To-date, the Movement has garnered participation from nearly 500 enterprises in more than 43 countries across 23 industries. Companies in Taiwan are also welcome to join in this endeavor.These efforts clearly show that, with the global trend of carbon emissions reduction, ABB's solutions are capable of fulfilling the most stringent energy efficiency standards. With the increase in electricity prices and the impending implementation of carbon taxes starting next year, ABB aims to help alleviate companies' anxieties regarding carbon emissions and collaboratively work toward the global goal of net zero carbon emissions.