Mobile banking and other applications for online financial services have become increasingly popular due to the epidemic, hybrid workplaces, and gradual changes in digital consumption habits over recent years. Government-owned banks have faced many new business challenges, such as worker relief loans and the Quintuple Stimulus Vouchers, that can't be supported by traditional IT infrastructures. In addition, emerging financial services require constant updating. As a result, the Financial Supervisory Commission has relaxed regulations on financial cloud services, and with an increased demand for open banking and financial technology, the highly regulated financial industry has undergone a core transformation.Due to high data sensitivity and information security regulations, the financial industry has always been closely regulated. First Commercial Bank teamed up with VMware, a long-term partner, to build a next-generation bank using the VMware Cloud Foundation platform and VMware Tanzu portfolio to create a cloud-native environment from the core system to achieve multiple microservices. By leveraging the cloud, businesses and services can quickly meet the changing needs of users and markets, streamline data migration to the public cloud, and drive the development of intelligent applications. This transformation enables banks to embrace software-defined, data-driven, and AI-driven decision-making processes, implement modern IT architecture and systems, and optimize ROI. It is an effective model for traditional banks seeking to digitally transform and stay competitive in the market.VMware's solutions help in modernizing traditional banking architecture to boost agility in financial services. VMware Tanzu is able to build the hybrid cloud service architecture that allows businesses to easily integrate and manage technology resources across a range of cross-cloud environments, creating flexible and scalable cloud foundations for rapid emerging application development. With this solution, businesses can develop flexible resources and microservice applications, enabling them to expand.As for VMware Cloud Foundation, it is the cloud management platform offers flexible deployment, scalability, efficiency, fast cloud connectivity and native security. It connects the five major public clouds, enabling smooth data migration between public and private clouds to provide a solid foundation for future digital service innovation and advancement.By modernizing its IT end-to-end, First Commercial Bank has not only achieved the top ranking in the worker relief programs among government-owned banks but has implemented a cloud-based take-a-number system for its branches. This system, linked with a container-based local take-a-number system, allows customers to make appointments online and visit the bank at their designated time for more efficient and convenient service. This has overall improved financial services for customers, moving closer to the intended goal."VMware has a long history of helping financial institutions implement digital transformations while complying with regulations. The easing of regulations and technological advances has allowed more industry players to embrace the cloud and optimize their business process efficiency. In this partnership, VMware helps First Commercial Bank connect data to the five major public clouds without being tied to any of them. This solution complies with Financial Supervisory Commission's security management regulations and enables financial services to operate within a cloud-native environment with high flexibility and scalability," said Barry Chen, Vice President and General Manager of Greater China.To reach financial success in the cloud, technology talent has always been a crucial asset when it comes to emerging technology, and First Commercial Bank recognizes this. With their multi-track transformation projects in networking, container technology, microservices, program development, and self-management, the demand for skilled talent is even greater.In light of the challenge of finding top talent in the market, First Commercial Bank continues to invest heavily in its talent cultivation program. Their approach emphasizes "learning by doing," providing front-line resources and experience through project practice and teamwork in order to attract innovative talents and advanced technologies. By embracing the cloud and standing firmly on the wave of financial transformation, First Commercial Bank aims to lead the way in digital innovation.

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, is celebrating the company's 50th year in business today. To honor the milestone, Thief River Falls Mayor Brian Holmer has proclaimed April 3, 2023 "Digi-Key Day in the city of Thief River Falls." Digi-Key team members will be recognized and commemorate the milestone during a week-long celebration of appreciation, and during company events throughout the year."As we celebrate this milestone year, we want to thank our team members, customers, partners, suppliers and our Thief River Falls community," said Dave Doherty, president of Digi-Key. "Our mutual success over these 50 years has been driven by your passion, dedication and loyalty. Together, we've grown and excelled, and we know that an even brighter future awaits us all."In the early 1970s, Dr. Ronald Stordahl discovered an untapped group of entrepreneurs and inventors, like himself, who shared a need for small quantities of a wide range of electronic components that would ultimately fuel a technology revolution for electronic hobbyists, and then for the commercial market.For 50 years now – thanks to the hard work, commitment and entrepreneurial spirit of Digi-Key's more than 5,000 employees worldwide, 929,000+ customers, 2,400+ suppliers and myriad of global partners – the organization has built upon that initial passion. Digi-Key now distributes not only electronic components but provides digital solutions and tools to engineers, designers and makers in more than 180 countries.In 2022, Digi-Key reached sales of $5.1 billion, processing and shipping more than 6.5 million orders around the world annually. Digi-Key also opened its 2.2 million square foot Product Distribution Center expansion (PDCe), one of the largest warehouses in North America, to scale capacity to keep up with skyrocketing demand. The PDCe was designed with growth in mind, allowing plenty of room to expand as order volume continues to rise, as well as increasing the number of new products offered for customers' design and manufacturing needs.Digi-Key team members have consistently had their fingers on the pulse of the industry, reacting to changing needs and offering a vast spectrum of components to fuel production into the future. Digi-Key is playing a vital role in providing components to industries such as healthcare, automotive, energy, 5G and IoT, as they continue to drive innovation in 2023 and for many years to come."We are thrilled to celebrate Digi-Key's 50th anniversary in the company's hometown of Thief River Falls, and we're proud to see the company grow from humble beginnings into the global leader it is today while staying committed to its roots and our community," said Thief River Falls Mayor Brian Holmer. "As a member of our community, Digi-Key has demonstrated continued support and dedication to hiring locally with more than 4,200 employees from Thief River Falls and the surrounding area. The future is bright for Digi-Key and we can't wait to see what the next 50 years and beyond have in store."

Advances in AIoT technologies have given rise to burgeoning smart applications in a variety of use scenarios including factories, power plants, traffic control, data centers and electric vehicles (EV). When business owners attempt to incorporate smart applications, they often face challenges and have to purchase all kinds of software and hardware systems in order to meet their needs for control, gateway and visualization capabilities. These systems add to upfront costs, occupy spaces, impose integration challenges and burden maintenance staff.As a leading edge computing solution provider, ADLINK brings cross-sector integration creativity into full play and launches the market's first all-in-one (control/gateway/display) HMI device, named the PanKonix HMI panel PC series. Available in 10-inch, 15-inch and 21-inch models, the PanKonix panel PCs are all based on Intel Core i processors to deliver the computing power that distinguishes them from conventional HMI devices.According to Simon You, Director of Smart Machine Division, ADLINK, the HMI market can be divided into small-, medium- and large-size segments. The small-size segment primarily includes 4.5-inch, 7-inch and 10-inch devices. The medium-size segment primarily includes 12-inch, 15-inch and 18-inch devices. The two are often used in machine automation (MA) application scenarios for PLC and IO module controls. Their uses may further include data access and acquisition, edge analysis, cloud data transfer and IIoT. Large-size HMI devices primarily come in 21-inch, 23-inch and 27-inch dimensions and are generally used in the control room or on the factory floor as visual display units. They are more for factory automation (FA) applications. Available in various sizes, PanKonix meets a complete range of MA and FA needs.The HMI panel PC eliminates the need for IoT gateways and costly motion control PLC modulesConventional HMI devices are for the most part used to control PLC modules. PanKonix has more than 300 built-in PLC drivers to not only meet basic PLC control needs but also feature better compatibility than conventional HMI devices. The use of just one PanKonix touch panel PC can accommodate all types of PLC modules. On top of that, PanKonix integrates ADLINK's exclusive SuperCAT (software-defined EtherCAT) motion controller, which controls traditional PLC modules as well as EtherCAT motors and IO modules.You notes that PLC modules and HMI devices have been standard equipment on factory production lines. However, with growing AIoT needs, gateways are being added onto production machines for data acquisition and visual display. As gateways are also PC-based, why not add gateways to the panel PC? This gave rise to PanKonix's first and foremost feature – eliminating gateways. By supporting Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP/IP on the OT side as well as OPC UA, MQTT and RESTful API on the IT side, PanKonix satisfies every need, whether it's for IoT data collection, visualization or cloud upload, making it an extremely cost-effective integrated solution."Another highlight of PanKonix is that it eliminates motion control PLC modules as well," says You. Featuring software-defined PLC and motion control with very user-friendly designs, PanKonix enables IT engineers unfamiliar with OT to easily use IT languages to do PLC programming while allowing OT engineers unfamiliar with IT to make use of No Code/Low Code environments to complete IoT programs for data transfer. This means companies can leverage their existing IT/OT teams to realize their digital transformation and build up their competitive edge.Harnessing the power of SuperCAT to break the IT/OT barrierPanKonix boasts many features from the hardware design perspective. Based on AUO IP65 panels, PanKonix is built with slim-bezel capacitive touch screens featuring world-class color saturation to present a chic feel. Compared to traditional HMI devices with resistive touch screens, PanKonix enables superior touch control user experience.Furthermore, PanKonix comes with built-in GUI-based control software that is simple and easy to use and highlights the "no code" feature. Developers can intuitively drag and drop icons or fill out forms and charts to effortlessly link HMI programs to IP addresses of PLC modules, inverters, motors or other devices and enable monitoring capabilities in a snap. The GUI-based control software provides a vector graphics library, allowing users to resize the graphics without distortion. Even if users switch to screens of different sizes, there is no need to redesign the UI. Companies that originally operate in PC-based development environments can leverage PanKonix's GUI-based control software to overcome the HMI development barrier and easily design a premium-quality HMI, helping them meet their customer needs more swiftly. In view of ADLINK's 25-year experience in motion control R&D, the market has high hopes for PanKonix's built-in SuperCAT software. According to You, SuperCAT replaces the physical card, thus enabling controller miniaturization while supporting the control of a greater number of axes and IO points. Moreover, users can control most devices on the market with standard EtherCAT buses instead of PLC. This frees users from the reliance on a single brand that controls the price and delivery schedule. With SuperCAT's API support, IT engineers can effortlessly create OT control programs without spending time learning PLC programming.SuperCAT supports 125μs EtherCAT control cycle, doubling from the previous-generation traditional motion control cards. The number of synchronized axes has also increased from 64 to 128. These are the top-rated spec in the industry today. Also featuring IEC 61131-9 support, SuperCAT enables factories to collect the operation time of sensors or main equipment components, allowing factories to accelerate preventive maintenance implementations.With these features, PanKonix has grabbed the attention from users that were relying on MA applications (such as electronics manufacturers) after its launch. This also broadens PanKonix's applications in scenarios where ADLINK rarely set foot in. For example, data centers use PanKonix to monitor operation environment parameters. Machinery factories use PanKonix to add state monitoring capabilities to their products. Large power plants and traffic control centers use PanKonix for remote equipment monitoring. Electric Vehicle charging stations use PanKonix to keep an eye on the battery status on all their charging equipment. With its applications extending far beyond where existing HMI devices are used, PanKonix is bringing unlimited HMI possibilities.According to Simon You, the PanKonix panel PCs are all based on Intel Core i processors to deliver the computing power that distinguishes them from conventional HMI devices.PanKonix integrates ADLINK's exclusive SuperCAT (software-defined EtherCAT) motion controller, which controls traditional PLC modules as well as EtherCAT motors and IO modules.

STAr Technologies, a leading manufacturer of semiconductor test probe cards, unveiled the new 3D/2.5D MEMS micro-cantilever probe card for WAT reliability testing. The Virgo-Prima Series probe card is designed and delivered for nanometer technology node process with extent performance beyond any known solutions in the test industry market.STAr has been devoted to MEMS probe technology development for years and continuously unveils advanced test probe cards to meet various industry test requirements. The Virgo-Prima Series is specifically designed for minification process-ICs and is an ideal integrated probe card solution for End-of-Line WAT/E-Tests, In-line/process Parametric/E-tests, and reliability tests including HCI, TDDB, EM, etc.With excellent physical characteristics, Virgo-Prima 3D/2.5D MEMS probes enable enhanced test efficiency. The low parasitic LC, low leakage current, and higher stability at wide operating temperatures range from -40°C to 200°C enable Virgo-Prima to enhance test efficiency with reliable measurement results. In addition, advantages such as small scrub, fewer particles, good alignment, and better probe mark will exactly reduce the test maintenance cost to industry customers.Dr. Choon-Leong Lou, CEO & CTO of STAr Technologies commented: "Advanced node technology is increasing the requirement for cost-effective test solutions at wafer level acceptance tests. STAr Virgo-Prima MEMS probe card is designed to correspond to rapid application development and integrated key capabilities to deliver greater value and test performance to our customers."STAr Technologies unveils 3D/2.5D MEMS probe card for reliability test

Global Unichip Corp. (GUC), the Advanced ASIC Leader, announced today that it has successfully taped out a test chip with an 8.6Gbps HBM3 Controller and PHY and GLink 2.3LL for AI/HPC/xPU/Networking applications. GLink 2.3LL die-to-die interface provides best-in-class power, performance, and area (PPA) with 5ns end-to-end latency, 5Tbps/mm beach-front (2.5T full-duplex) and 0.27pJ/bit power efficiency. The test chip is taped out at the TSMC 3nm process and adopts the TSMC CoWoS advanced packaging technology.GUC's HBM3 Controller and PHY IPs are available at TSMC's 7nm and 5nm process nodes supporting both CoWoS-S and CoWoS-R technologies. The IPs were validated with both SK hynix and Samsung HBM3 memories GUC's HBM3 Controller demonstrated higher than 90% bandwidth utilization at random access.GLink 2.3LL supports TSMC's InFO_oS and CoWoS-S/R technologies. It had already been silicon-validated at TSMC's 5nm process node. GUC provides full AXI, CXS, and CHI bus bridges with configurable parameters using the GLink 2.3LL physical interface. The GLink 2.3LL I/Os' high cross-talk tolerance allows CoWoS/InFO unshielded routing, effectively doubling the number of signal traces of the interposer or RDL.Both HBM and GLink have integrated proteanTecs' interconnect monitoring solution to provide high visibility for testing and characterizing the PHY, and to enhance the end-product with in-field performance and reliability observability. With this tape out at 3nm, the GLink/HBM IP portfolio is now available in TSMC's 7nm, 5nm and 3nm technologies, which have been adopted by AI/HPC/Networking clients in their products."We are proud to be the world's first company to tape out an 8.6Gbps HBM3 controller and PHY IP as well as the most efficient die-to-die interface GLink 2.3LL at 3nm technology," said Dr. Sean Tai, president of GUC. "We have now established a complete 2.5D/3D chiplet IP portfolio for advanced technology up to 3nm. Together with design expertise, package design, electrical and thermal simulations, DFT and production testing on TSMC 3DFabric, a comprehensive family of 3D silicon stacking and advanced packaging technologies including TSMC-SoIC, CoWoS, and InFO, we provide cutting edge solutions to our customers and assist them to achieve even greater success in their products and businesses.""We keep delivering best-in-class die-to-die interfaces enabling a chiplet revolution. Our IPs span through all TSMC's advanced process and 3DFabric technologies. Convergence of 2.5D and 3D packaging using HBM3, GLink-2.5D/UCIe and GLink-3D interfaces enables highly modular, chiplet-based, much bigger than reticle size processors of the future," said Igor Elkanovich, CTO of GUC.To learn more about GUC's HBM3/2E, GLink-2.5D/3D IP portfolio, and InFO/CoWoS/3DIC total solution, please contact your GUC sales representative directly or email guc_sales@guc-asic.comSource: Company

As the COVID-19 pandemic that swept the world in 2020 comes to an end, the food and beverage retail industry is seeking ways to adapt in response to its profound impact. In addition to the necessity to survive, the industry also must explore fresh business opportunities and enhance its competitiveness. Leveraging its extensive experience in retail equipment and technology, DataVan (3521.TWO) provides a comprehensive range of products and services to empower clients to strengthen their competitive edge and successfully navigate through transformation.Improving Governance and Encouraging Innovation for Sustainable SuccessAs the post-pandemic era commences, Roland Chang, General Manager of DataVan, remains cautiously confident despite the market challenges predicted for the year. In addition to introducing a series of new and innovative products at EuroShop, the world's leading retail trade fair, DataVan will fortify its internal and external operational efficiency to foster mutually beneficial relationships with its clients.Chang elaborated that DataVan will prioritize three key areas in terms of internal corporate governance and operations this year. Firstly, the company will enhance its corporate governance by ensuring that management operates the company in the best interests of shareholders, while employees comply with the company's rules and standards of discipline. The objective is to establish a robust and effective corporate governance system that is compliant with legal requirements.Secondly, DataVan will strive to enhance its business execution. By promoting a "performance-oriented" culture, the company will establish clear and quantifiable business execution goals and KPIs for all employees, from individuals to entire departments. Additionally, the company will require its back office to provide full support to the sales department in achieving annual performance goals.Thirdly, DataVan will encourage employees to be more creative. Chang highlighted that the spirit of innovation has been an integral part of DataVan's DNA since its establishment in 1986. As such, all employees across departments, including R&D, sales, production, and back office, must be more innovative in their respective roles to drive the company's growth and development.Creating Operational Strategy through Product Innovation, Software and Hardware Integration, and Market ActivationChang has identified three key areas for the company's external operational strategy: product innovation, software and hardware integration, and market activation. In the area of product innovation, DataVan is adapting to new business models and changing demand in the food and beverage industry following the pandemic. To address the needs of delivery stores with limited space, DataVan has developed a new multifunctional POS terminal that is highly flexible and cost-effective. This new solution will be launched in the second quarter of this year and unveiled at upcoming COMPUTEX.In addition to product innovation, DataVan is placing significant emphasis on software and hardware integration this year. Chang has highlighted DataVan's extensive experience in hardware manufacturing and sales, which will serve as a foundation for introducing new technologies such as AI and IoT, and enhancing the integration of software and hardware. The aim is to develop comprehensive service solutions that enable stores to implement smart operations and management scenarios, while utilizing new retail automation equipment to expand into new consumer markets. These innovative technologies have the potential to address the current labor shortage while also fostering new business models.DataVan's third priority is to solidify its position in established markets while also entering new ones. With COVID-19 restrictions easing, DataVan plans to reconnect with its European partners to extend its reach to more local clients, strengthen the DataVan brand reputation in the European market, and introduce platform-upgraded POS terminals and new products. Additionally, DataVan aims to expand into markets where it has been less active in the past, such as Japan, Southeast Asia, the Greater China region, and other regions. This year, the company will actively evaluate the entire East Asian market, expand local client contacts, and increase product visibility through marketing campaigns, all in an effort to secure additional business opportunities.Chang confirmed that the above-mentioned strategies are already in motion. At the recent EuroShop, DataVan unveiled several new high-performance POS terminal models with platform upgrades. These terminals are integrated with DataVan Central, an IoT device management platform that meets the demand for remote management of multiple POS terminals. DataVan also showcased innovative software and hardware integrated solutions, including MenuSync, which uses AI image recognition for menu recognition, and a smart beer dispenser that can pour beer automatically while maintaining a consistent foam level in every glass. These products gained significant attention from buyers at EuroShop.Smart Deployment and Internal TransformationChang also indicated the significance of smart technologies in DataVan's progress, as evidenced by this year's strategy deployment and marketing efforts. The food and beverage retail industry, being a rapidly evolving sector, necessitates flexible solutions that can adapt to market shifts, decrease operating costs, and enhance operational management efficiency. With the software and hardware integration advantage, DataVan strives to provide smart retail solutions that align with these requirements. Additionally, the company intends to boost client brand loyalty by ensuring a superior user experience.DataVan is not only focused on smart deployment, but also actively pursuing transformation. According to Chang, this transformation will involve the entire company, from employees to R&D, products, and operations. This includes strengthening departmental professionalism, promoting employee expertise, and improving innovation abilities. DataVan is also expanding its product planning by turning creativity into profitability, emphasizing the importance of "commodification," and seeking key opportunities through cross-departmental collaboration to maximize the value of its innovations. Additionally, the company is allocating more R&D resources to software and hardware integration and providing more comprehensive solutions through a "one-stop shopping" service model to further improve the quality of its services.Creating Win-Win Situations with ClientsIn summary, Chang emphasized that DataVan values its strong relationships with clients, and will continue to prioritize honesty and fairness in building solid partnerships based on mutual trust. The company is committed to creating value for its clients through respectful and empathetic interactions, while increasing its own "serviceability" value to become a long-term partner of choice. DataVan is dedicated to working collaboratively with its clients to achieve mutual success and create a virtuous cycle of growth.

Avalue Technology Inc. (stock code: 3479), an embedded industrial PC maker and a Titanium member of the Intel Partner Alliance, is announcing its latest ATX Server Board powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with Intel C741 Chipset and IPMI 2.0, supports up to 250W TDP.Dubbed the Avalue HPM-SRSUA, it is the company's server-grade ATX motherboard that supports the Intel 4th Generation Xeon SP Sapphire-Rapids LGA4677 single-socket platform. Applications that can benefit from this latest technology include:Smart manufacturing, for automation and real-time defect detection; healthcare, for image guided therapy and accelerating disease diagnosis; life sciences, for genomics, computational chemistry, and bioinformatics; smart cities, for security, traffic management, and air quality monitoring."Moving to 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors lets us increase performance considerably for a variety of applications," says Eric Huang, a Senior Manager at Avalue. "Customers can benefit from the industrial standard ATX form factor solution as it minimizes the effort and resources needed to upgrade existing systems, while reducing the time to market."The HPM-SRSUA offers 6x DDR5 4800 RDIMM memory support for up to 1.5 TB featuring 50% faster bandwidth, 4x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, and 3x PCIe 5.0 x4 slots. It allows up to 4x full-height and double-wide GPGPU cards. The server board increases I/O throughput up to 2.5X as compared to the company's previous generation. Users can easily upgrade as their needs expand.For storage, there are 5x SATA III (6-Gbit/s) ports with RAID functionality, as well as 1xM.2 M-Key slot to support NVMe SSDs. In addition, the interface includes 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 type A, 1x COM and 1x VGA. Dual 10-GbE Ethernet ports increase the transfer rate between computing nodes and further boost overall performance.Using the baseboard management controller (BMC) and intelligent platform management interface (IPMI2.0), an administrator can access the system remotely 24/7, to adjust startup settings, real-time system health diagnostics, firmware, OS upgrades, and prearranged predictive maintenance.

ThroughTek Co., Ltd. (TUTK), a solution provider of AIoT cloud platform services, has announced its participation in ISC West 2023, a leading security industry trade show in the United States. The event will be held from March 29 to 31 at Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. ThroughTek team will be at booth no.34060 to demonstrate its latest Cloud VMS and showcase a series of video surveillance solutions, while giving visitors an introduction to learn how these solutions can benefit their businesses.TUTK Cloud VMS is a cloud-based service platform for video monitoring and event handling. With ThroughTek's SDK plugins and cloud services, it supports seamless data connectivity and video integration with various devices, including IP cameras, NVRs, DVRs, and IoT devices. The Cloud VMS enables users to remotely configure, monitor, perform the smart search, and record videos via the cloud, all while utilizing encrypted transmission for optimal security. Additionally, the Cloud VMS provides flexible user and device groups that simplify video and device management, resulting in a seamless and hassle-free user experience.Additionally, TUTK Cloud VMS integrates AI technology from 3rd party for event processing and offers easy management of videos and devices. It is a perfect choice for brand companies and system integrators seeking an easy-to-implement solution to attract more businesses.ISC West is a comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S., and it brings professionals to discuss and explore the latest trends and advancements in the security industry. "We are excited to be exhibiting at ISC West 2023 and to have the opportunity to showcase our latest TUTK Cloud VMS," said Patrick, Kuo, CEO of ThroughTek." Our Cloud VMS has earned recognition from one of Taiwan's top telecom service providers (TSPs), and we have signed the MOU with the TSP recently. The TSP is planning to integrate TUTK Cloud VMS with traffic cameras to create a system for technical law enforcement. This system can provide real-time monitoring to crack down on traffic violations and alleviate the burden on traffic police officers in handling accidents. We are excited to showcase TUTK Cloud VMS at the event and share our expertise with attendees. We also look forward to exploring potential collaborations with interested parties to further develop more solutions for vertical markets."The highlights in the exhibition will only show a part of ThroughTek's commitment to leveraging its IoT technologies and cloud-based solutions to support video surveillance applications. ThroughTek will be continuing to enhance its capabilities and provide diversified value-added solutions.ThroughTek is ready to unveil latest Cloud VMS at ISC West 2023

The "smartification" trend has led to a revolution in the automobile and motorcycle industry. But after entering the post-pandemic era, the global auto market rapidly shifted. According to statistics from the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA), the total output value of Taiwan's auto industry exceeded NT$560 billion in the first three quarters of 2022, with a growth rate as high as 7%, showing that the market is already recovering. Aiming to help Taiwanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturers access the huge business opportunities, TAITRA will hold three exhibitions, TAIPEI AMPA, AUTOTRONICS TAIPEI, and 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan concurrently for the first time. All three exhibitions will show Taiwan's solid domestic automotive ecosystem and its sound technical capabilities. Also important to note is that, in addition to the physical exhibition at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 1), held from April 12 - 15 this year, there will also be online exhibitions and various OMO marketing activities, altogether providing a one-stop purchasing platform for the global automobile and motorcycle industry.A solid automotive supply chain demonstrates Taiwan's sound technological capabilitiesTAIPEI AMPA is now entering its 39th year. This professional B2B automobile and motorcycle spare parts exhibition is the fourth largest in the world and the second largest in Asia. Each year, it draws enthusiastic participation from domestic and foreign manufacturers and buyers. Supply and demand are well-matched in its large-scale, diverse product exhibition. Well-known power supply manufacturers have pointed out that the results of their participation were significantly reflected in their companies' turnover. Building on that prosperity, the scale of the three exhibitions has been stepped up this year. With a total of 820 exhibitors and 2,200 booths, the 11 exhibition areas will display Taiwan's OEM and AM aftermarket and other vehicle parts, gas/electric-powered cars and components, automotive electronic components, and C.A.S.E-IoV, self-driving, sharing, and electrification products.2023 TAIPEI AMPA and AUTOTRONICS TAIPEI will gather major manufacturers, including Nan Hoang, Kuo Chuan, Sonar, Coplus, Jscar, Eagle Eyes, and many other top manufacturers. They will be exhibiting a series of innovative products, such as Adaptive Front Lighting (AFS) and Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) light systems, various lightweight and impact-resistant products, environmentally friendly seats using natural plant fibers, and more. In the field of automotive electronics, components and system manufacturers such as Hon Hai, Cub Elecparts, E-Lead Electronic, JET Opto, Ta Ya, Whetron, and Diptronics will also exhibit the latest trends of EV, IoV (Internet of Vehicle), IVI (In-Vehicle Infotainment) system, and automobile electronics products. This will show Taiwan's strong ICT industry and R&D ability to the world.To enhance the competitiveness of Taiwan's gas/electric-powered motorcycles, 2023 TAIPEI AMPA further expanded the scale of the motorcycle exhibition area. In addition to exhibiting products such as gas-powered vehicles, electric vehicles, motorcycle components, modification accessories, and rider products, it has also planned themed events with large vehicle manufacturers, motorcycle parts manufacturers, and maintenance channel dealers, such as "Streetfighter: Motor Runway." The event is aimed at presenting the solid supply chain and sound R&D and manufacturing capabilities of domestic automobile and motorcycle spare parts manufacturers, and to use this to guide the industry toward technological innovation, to realize goals such as electrification and smartification, and connect with global trends in innovation.2035 E-Mobility Taiwan outlines the blueprint for future vehiclesTaiwan's most influential E-Mobility trade show, 2035 E-mobility Taiwan, will be held from April 12 to 15 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1, 4th floor. The show features 6 main categories: Electric, Autonomous, Connected, Interaction, Shared, and EVs, showcasing a complete sourcing platform for electric and autonomous vehicle solutions.2035 E-Mobility Taiwan revolves around the two major themes: Drive Smart, Drive Sustainability, bringing together industry players such as Master Transportation, Hotai Motor, mTARC, Zerova, Delta Electronics, Shihlin Electric, Pacific Electric Wire & Cable, Clientron, Advantech, TECO, KST, Gus Technology, Texas Instruments, Smartgreen Solution, and Gigabyte to exhibit electric buses, electric vehicles, battery, motor, ADAS, IoV, infotainment, smart cockpits, and other cutting-edge solutions. The Mobility Taiwan Automotive Research Consortium (mTARC), Ministry of the Interior, and Taiwan Telematics Industry Association will showcase innovative smart mobility solutions.To promote industrial upgrading and accelerate startups' interactions with enterprises, TAITRA and Epoch Foundation jointly organize the "2035 E-Mobility Global Demo Day" startup competition. After 2 rounds of selection, 12 startups are selected from the U.S., Canada, France, UK, Israel, Vietnam, and Taiwan to exhibit in the trade show. They will showcase technologies such as edge AI chip solution, automotive AI, human machine interface, imaging sensor chip, voice-AI technology, autonomous last mile delivery, and repairable battery for bikes and scooters, providing a more convenient and sustainable solutions for the industry.2023 ESG Achievement to enhance green movementIn addition to electrification and smartification, one other topic of focus in the automobile and motorcycle industry in recent years has been ESG. To address this crucial topic, the three major exhibitions are also actively promoting the concept of green management, and showcasing the achievements of domestic industry operators in areas of sustainable development and social participation. In addressing the global trend for ESG, Taiwanese manufacturers have launched a diverse layout and have actively invested in EV technology. While helping mitigate emissions of gas-powered vehicles, they have also initiated R&D in this area. One example is in the recycling and sustainability exhibition area: visitors will see automotive electronic products, battery recycling, battery life extension, and other technologies and materials, as well as various automobile and motorcycle equipment that uses environmentally friendly materials. The exhibition will also have 2023 ESG Achievement activities to promote ESG concepts. Overall, the exhibition aims to work with domestic and foreign automobile and motorcycle manufacturers to move us closer to a sustainable future.As top-level exhibitions in the global automobile and motorcycle industry, TAIPEI AMPA, AUTOTRONICS TAIPEI, and 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan will show a variety of next-gen software and hardware products, both physically and virtually. Also, the concurrent exhibitions will hold a variety of peripheral activities, including 3 international forums, to which it will invite various professionals to analyze industry trends. In addition, there will be expert theme tours, expert lectures, E-Mobility Global Demo Day-PowerUp & MeetUp, one-on-one procurement meetings, and live tours at the exhibition. The event is an excellent one-stop platform for procurement and negotiation for domestic and foreign buyers, helping them take advantage of the plentiful business opportunities created by this new wave of change in the automobile and motorcycle industry.

With over 35 years of experience in electronics R&D as well as manufacturing, Might Electronics, launched a new plant in October 2021, which expanded its production capacity in Taiwan and also introduced the PowerArena AI vision inspection program, powered by the Advantech SKY-6400 industrial GPU server to their motor assembly line.Managing Production Lines With Stopwatches Was Time-Consuming and Much Less EfficientThe company's previous motor assembly line relied on IE engineers conducting regular on-site visits with stopwatches to record the cycle time of each workstation. Due to limited manpower, IE engineers could only record about five cycles at each stop. Furthermore, stopwatch records contained only numbers without visual recordings, making it very difficult to discover the real reason behind excessive completion times, not to mention finding the right solutions.In addition, the manual collection of cycle time data was an enormous burden for IE engineers. It took 1 to 2 working days just to collect data, which then had to be adjusted to confirm the cycle times of each station, leading to troublesome and time-consuming workloads.SolutionMight Electronics introduced the PowerArena AI visual inspection program, which has cameras set up at each workstation to collect images and send them to the Advantech SKY-6400 server for AI analysis. Cycle times can then be calculated instantly by referring to production times and quantities for each workstation and operator.If the cycle time of a workstation shows an abnormality, the system will actively alert the managers to pinpoint the cause, and by replaying images of the abnormal workstation, managers will understand the cause of the abnormality. Ray from Might Electronics stated that "With real-time production line data, Might Electronics can dynamically adjust production line resources, optimize on-site manpower allocation, and ensure that the production line is always in balance. This allows us to improve the overall production performance."Gavin from PowerArena added that, when implementing the PowerArena AI visual inspection program, camera angles were specially adjusted to ensure that the faces of the workers are not recorded as it only focuses on hand movements. The company emphasizes communication to ensure the workers understand the introduction of AI is meant for quality improvement, rather than stricter labor supervision.System Diagram (Advantech)Three Major Features of AI Visual Inspections: Efficiency, Quality, and Comprehensive Production HistoryFirstly, the overall operation efficiency at Might Electronics was improved with the implementation of the AI system. In the past, IE engineers had to establish specific SOPs and countless working hours were spent on trivial tasks in order to collect data. Now, after setting up SOPs and completing disassemblies, engineers can obtain cycle time statistics from a computer. The process is not only faster but also includes larger sample sizes. Now, up to a whole day's data are available to assess each workstation. Furthermore, the time saved by using the AI solution can now be dedicated to planning production line optimizations and other improvements.Second, product quality can be verified. Ray pointed out that for quality control, Might Electronics used to mainly rely on first-article inspection and production end sampling. Since first-article inspections can only be done independently by on-site personnel, uncertainties are inevitable. As the AI records the full processes of each product at each workstation, it will actively notify managers in real time when any abnormalities occur. The new method is similar to treating every product as the first product to be inspected, allowing for much greater control of product quality.Third, a comprehensive production history is established. Thanks to the PowerArena AI visual inspection program, the complete visual records of each assembly operation can be kept. When the quality control staff finds a problem with a product or encounters a customer complaint, Might Electronics can trace it back to the records of the exact assembly operation within the system, confirming which part of the process caused the defect so that improvements can be conducted.Advantech SKY-6400 Offers Both Performance and Scalability to Build a Solid Foundation for AI ApplicationsMight Electronics' success with implementing AI applications in their factories is thanks to PowerArena's AI algorithms and integration capabilities as well as the crucial hardware implementations. "At that time, the hardware envisioned by Might Electronics required good performance, long-term stable operations, and the hope of meeting AI computing demands with just one device. Advantech SKY-6400 was the perfect choice for our needs, and it was also offering the best price-performance ratio." Gavin from PowerArena explained that SKY-6400 is an industrial-grade server that can operate 24-7 with unquestionable operational stability. Furthermore, it is very scalable and can hold multiple additional graphics cards, making it the top choice for Might Electronics' future expansion plans for AI visual inspection applications.For the future, Might Electronics is planning to use AI for SOP analysis. Such a system will require a large number of hardware resources. But with the scalability of Advantech SKY-6400, they will not be required to purchase additional main hardware when launching the system, as simply adding more graphics cards will offer the computing resources needed for SOP AI analysis.Ray emphasized that in response to the trend of smart manufacturing development, Might Electronics has fully adopted the Wi-Fi 6 protocol in the new plant, laying a solid foundation for the introduction of AI applications. In the future, Might Electronics will also consider the possibility of AI applications from the perspective of personnel management and plant safety. The company aspires to accelerate the transition of its plants into intelligent factories, thereby enhancing Might Electronics' competitiveness in the global market.To learn more about the complete case, please fill in your information in the form and we will send the complete case through your mail.