The electric vehicle market has been booming in recent years. Other than the vehicles themselves, many manufacturers have started to notice the business opportunities that electric vehicle charging stations could bring. But there are hundreds of different varieties of charging stations, and different related regulations for different places. If a manufacturer would like to enter the charging station market in France, acquiring the EV Ready certification is a must.In fact, Bureau Veritas (BV) is currently the only entity in the Asia-Pacific region that can provide EV Ready certification services. BV has already assisted Phihong Technology in Taiwan in acquiring the EV Ready certification, so that this Taiwanese charging station manufacturer can successfully enter the market in France.Phihong Technology had insight into this opportunity, and acted fast to become the first to acquire the EV Ready certification.So far, among all the charging station manufactures in Taiwan, only Phihong Technology has acquired the EV Ready certification through collaboration with BV. Many may wonder why is it that Phihong Technology is willing to commit time and resources to acquire the EV Ready certification?To answer this question, Phihong Technology pointed out that, in its early stages when the company first entered the China market, they encountered a lot of barriers and hardships. Although the China market has the fastest growth, it is also the quickest to change. Except for Tesla, which had established regulations, all others manufactures in the EV industry were all still finding their feet.With no established regulations and standards, there were a lot of inconsistent products in the beginning. Phihong Technology offered not just power supplies ranging from low wattage to high wattage models of several kilowatts, but also 80 to 100 different communication protocols between software and hardware. In the low wattage power industry, Phihong Technology only needed to deliver the product according to the clients' requirements, and then it was up to the distributors and brands to promote the product.However, the electric vehicle charging stations industry does not yet have common standards, so Phihong Technology's product specifications and designs must be continuously adjusted to meet the newest regulations of international organizations related to electric vehicles, which also change according to market trends. For the company's products, this isn't just a challenge in terms of difficulties in hardware design, but also in terms of software design, user interface, and user experience, as well as a continuous challenge for after-sales services, and maintenance capabilities, among others.As for why Phihong Technology chose to collaborate with BV, according to Phihong Technology, they selected their laboratory following the criteria of professionalism, quality, service, efficiency, and cost, in sequential order. BV has internationally accredited testing labs, experience with testing under different foreign regulations, and has achieved successful certification of EV products for local markets.In addition, Phihong Technology also believes that stepping into the vehicle charging supply chain from a cellphone charger supplier is not easy. Vehicle charging stations do not have global standards like cellphone power supplies, but are instead dependent on the energy infrastructure of different countries, and thus may operate under different safety regulations. In addition, as Phihong Technology had no actual operating results in early stages, they had great difficulties in the beginning. Phihong Technology positioned itself as the most professional hardware supplier, actively seeking collaboration with Europe's charging station management start-up firms or other major energy suppliers, and creating "super charging stations" that are tailored to meet the safety regulations of each country.Phihong Technology's original products were already designed for 180KW to 240KW, so upgrading the design for a 360KW output wasn't much of a challenge in terms of designing control. The most challenging part was actually the corresponding testing and verification for the 360KW output, as there were no vehicles at the time that could handle such a high current. In the early stages of development, they could only simulate the testing and reliability verification with testing equipment, and it was only until the later stages of development when Audi vehicles arrived in Taiwan that they could complete all the tests and verifications.In the future, the demand for high-mileage electric vehicles will get higher and higher, meaning that charging equipment will need to output higher and higher power. Phihong Technology has been continuously developing, upgrading, and improving the design of their high-power products and, to be honest, the pandemic from 2020 to 2021 was a helping hand for Phihong Technology's great achievements in Taiwan, as all the resources were focused on the development of Taiwan's electric vehicle industry, and establishing themselves in the electric vehicle industry.Aside from actively building a charge-friendly platform throughout Taiwan, Phihong Technology also joined the MIH Alliance, allowing the company to acquire first-hand information in the electric vehicle industry ecosystem, and collaborate with operators to widen their business. Phihong Technology's future plans include further establishing itself in Taiwan, collaborating with major vehicle and electric bus manufactures for further development, and to actively connect with European and American electric vehicle markets, and continuously seek business cooperation with European, American, and Chinese vehicle manufactures.Why is EV Ready important?Of course, there are other charging station certifications on the market, but EV Ready is the only one that offers a way into the French market. According to BV, compared to standard charging station certifications, EV Ready tests are stricter.How strict? According to BV, it generally takes just three months from testing to obtaining the certificate for standard charging station certifications. The EV Ready certification process, however, takes at least one year, which is comparatively much longer. Furthermore, the clients' products must already be of high quality, otherwise this process may take even longer.According to BV, during the year of product testing, it is possible that the clients' product may be unable to withstand the test, and the product may fail. When this happens, the client must modify their product to meet the regulations.For example, under normal circumstances, some tests may only last 100 hours. But in EV Ready, the testing time may take up to 1,000 to 2,000 hours. Additionally, criteria such as the temperature during testing and frequency of testing, among others, are stricter in EV Ready compared to standard charging station tests.Take charging cables for example. It may be necessary to try to damage the cables during testing, to simulate actual usage, such as if the cable was run over by vehicles, tossed on the ground directly, exposed to the sun and rain, or damaged by birds or insects, etc. The purpose of this test is to see if the clients' charging cable is able to withstand damage. If the charging cable is unable to withstand the damage, then it would fail the test.The role that BV plays during the EV Ready certification process is to help the client in testing their products, and offer support in ensuring that the products comply with the applicable regulations and restrictions. The overall aim of EV Ready is to test whether the charging station complies with safety regulations, and to test the EMC and the charging plugs.Furthermore, BV would ask clients to fill out any missing information they may have in their data. BV also reviews and certifies the data once it is complete.In order to assist clients in successfully acquiring the EV Ready certification, BV also assists in screening during the initial material and model selection phase of product design. This can reduce the wait times between tests deliveries, overall increasing the smoothness of the certification process.Also worth noting is that having the EV Ready certification for a product is still not enough, because the installation technician is also required to have the EV Ready certification when installing the product. In other words, a certified charging station still needs certified technicians to ensure no danger would occur on site. For this, BV also has qualified personnel to provide the related educational training.

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has been recognized by Bourns for 30 years of engagement in a successful business relationship.The recognition of such a long-standing partnership is further evidence of Digi-Key's commitment to the Bourns brand, as well as Digi-Key's dedication to all supplier partners. Digi-Key is an effective and experienced distribution partner that dedicates its resources and expertise to each valued partner."We are very proud to have partnered with Bourns for the past three decades," says Jason Simoneau, director of supplier business development for Digi-Key. "We were a different company 30 years ago, and Bourns took a chance on a small distributor doing things so differently in the market. We are grateful for their trust in us 30 years ago and we greatly appreciate the continued partnership as both brands have grown significantly in the last 30 years. We are looking forward to celebrating more milestones in the future with the Bourns team."Bourns is a leading brand in the design, manufacture and sale of electronic components and integrated solutions. As an industry innovator, Bourns targets product development at high-growth industries such as computers, telecommunications, automotive, and portable electronics. Digi-Key supports the full portfolio offered by Bourns from chip inductors to humidity sensors."Our successful partnership with Digi-Key has certainly stood the test of time where both companies have grown and prospered through our collaboration. What began as an initial sales relationship 30 years ago has expanded into the global distribution network Bourns highly values today," said Kelly Vogt, senior vice president of worldwide sales at Bourns, Inc. "On behalf of Bourns, we are thrilled to mark this significant milestone with Digi-Key and look forward to our continued mutual success for many, many years to come."For more information about Bourns and to order from their product portfolio, please visit Digi-Key's website.Electronics component supplier Digi-Key and Bourns celebrate 30 years of partnership

Digi-Key Electronics, the leading global electronic components distributor, was honored with Digi International's Global Distributor of the Year 2020 award. This is the fourth consecutive year Digi-Key has been recognized with the Global Distributor of the Year award, which recognizes Digi International partners who have excelled in providing value to their customers and have helped further the IoT market overall.Digi International is a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products, services and solutions. Digi helps its customers create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security and reliability."We are honored to receive this award for a fourth consecutive year," said David Stein, Digi-Key Electronics vice president of global supplier management. "Digi's technology-first approach in the areas of embedded wireless, networking, IoT solutions, SOMs and SBCs are well aligned with Digi-Key's focus areas. Their products are a natural fit for engineers looking to design for the future. We are very proud of this accomplishment and the great partnership between our companies.""Digi-Key is a valued contributor and Digi congratulates them on this well-deserved award, which celebrates Digi-Key's excellence in customer service and sales," said Steve Ericson, general manager, OEM Solutions for Digi International. "Digi-Key has played an important role in our 2020 success. We look forward to continuing the momentum in 2021 and beyond."For more information, or to order from Digi-Key's full line of Digi International products, please visit any of Digi-Key's global websites.

STAr Technologies, a leading supplier of semiconductor test systems and probe cards, announces the immediate availability of the Aries-Optima MEMS probe card, the world's first fine-pitch high-current MEMS vertical probe card for high-volume manufacturing. The Aries Optima is the latest pinnacle of MEMS probe card technology, setting new standards, addressing emerging needs in wafer-level testing, and securing STAr as the one of the leaders in MEMS probe card technology.STAr Technologies has been instrumental in developing and deploying high-value vertical probe technologies for more than a decade and has developed a system and methodology to quickly adapt to emerging market needs. STAr's ongoing commitment to the semiconductor test community is reflected in a 20-year history of regular product introductions that address all aspects of the evolving market needs including enhanced test efficiency, reducing cost of test, optimized test accuracy, and delivery the best value to the market.In addition to meeting evolving requirements of high-current with probe pitch down to 45um, the Aries Optima series MEMS probe cards, provides greater value with attributes that maximize return on investment and reduces cost of ownership. STAr has mass produced MEMS probes with carrying capacity of 550mA for standard applications. For automotive and high-power applications, we are able to achieve up to 700mA with test temperatures up to 150 degrees C.According to a recent VLSI Research report, the demand of ICs continues unprecedented grow due to the economic recovery, 5G and IT infrastructure buildout, among others. These market drivers result in more emphasis on production efficiency and reductions in test time and cost of test, and as a result, MEMS technology probe cards occupy an increasing large market share. The Aries Optima Series MEMS probe card technology ideal for RF, AP, and high-power while providing stable DC performance with better leakage performance than traditional Cobra type probe cards."The Aries Optima is the world's first fine-pitch MEMS vertical probe card, supporting high-current test and reducing testing frequency, time and labor cost for customers and will the best choice for next generation of semiconductor test," said Dr. Choon-Leong Lou, CEO of STAr Technologies, Inc.Aries Optima the world's first fine-pitch high-current MEMS vertical probe card for high-volume manufacturing

With over 35 years of dedicated experience in the ICT industry, MSI is a global leader in gaming, content creation, business & productivity, and AIoT solutions. Backed by our solid R&D and manufacturing capabilities, we provide clients with efficient DMS (Design, Manufacturing & Service) solutions for various AIoT applications, such as cloud servers, network appliances, vehicle infotainment, telematics systems, smart robotic appliances, digital signage, medical electronics, ATM, POS, Kiosk, industrial automation, gaming etc. Recognized by clients as a trustworthy partner of reliable solutions and services, we are poised to help you unlock your business value from industrial data.MSI's flow of knowledge floods into Taiwan's water management with astonishing resultsIn 2018, the Taiwan authorities initiated a series of advanced projects of water resources management. The scope of the projects was to build a complete forecasting model of water all the way from dams to the detailed level of irrigation channels in fields. The data included evaporation, penetration, and usage for the entire crop plants. The project combined weather forecasting from satellite observation and real-time water level/flow volume measurement in open channels.MSI WL-10a gateway joined this advanced project with peer-to-peer NB-IoT connection, all the field level sensors and flow volume data in fields. Those fusion signals transferred with heterogeneous network LORA and MODBUS interoperation was also integrated. The results are astonishing. The data for 12 months field test using only 3W solar power, transferred 100% data uploaded to a water Authority cloud platform via the record re-entry technique.As one of the foremost wireless communication companies in Asia, MSI systems are perfect for this demanding project. The MSI WL-10a provides CAT-M1/NB-IoT band selection that is ideal for water resources management. It ensures the proper industrial protection standards and can provide a stand-alone operation utilizing solar powered or battery powered. The ARM Cortex A7 SoC, is an easy-to-use solution for customers to develop intelligent cutting- edge computing.MSI WL series, your best choice in AIOT solution.https://eps.msi.com/MSI FUNTORO Telematics Solution for Electric City BusInitiate New Era of Smart and Green TransportationIn response to the global trend of environmental protection and carbon reduction, governments of all countries have been making efforts on the development of electric bus industry, expecting to reach the goal of zero emission in the future. In view of this, MSI FUNTORO partners with the largest bus manufacturer in Taiwan - Master Bus, and launched its Telematics Solution to be standard equipment of Master Electric Bus in this early year, which was the first bus manufacturer to be qualified for a pilot project by Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC).With more than 15 years of experience and expertise in telematics and infotainment solutions for commercial vehicle sector, MSI FUNTORO provides a smart and complete solution with a cloud management platform for Master Electric Bus.By integration of CANBUS and various sensors, the vehicle and driving data are collected and transmitted to backend platform to allow real-time fleet management and remote monitoring. Besides, it enables predictive maintenance, on-board system diagnostics, driving behavior analysis and battery efficiency monitoring through big data analysis, to enhance fleet safety and operation efficiency.Safer and Antibacterial Solution for Public TransportationOffer Maximum Safety to Passengers While TravelingIn 2020, people changed the living habit to fight against the pandemic of COVID-19. Wearing face mask, taking body temperature, keeping social distancing or avoiding taking public transportation, which result in a new living style to everyone. And after one year, we are still suffering from the pandemic and unable to turn back to the usual life.In order to enhance passengers' confidence and safety on traveling after the pandemic, MSI FUNTORO provides a safe and antibacterial solution for public transportation. The solution includes a temperature and mask detection system at the entrance of the bus, and UVC LED purifiers to sterilize the cabin environment.While passengers are getting on the bus, the system will automatically detect the body temperature of the passenger and alarm when the temperature is too high or abnormal, as well as to detect whether the passenger is wearing a mask or not. This helps to prevent high-risk passengers from getting on the bus to stop the spread of bacteria and virus. Moreover, with MSI UVC LED purifier installed on the roof of bus, the air in the cabin will be filtered and sanitized continuously during bus operation, to provide clean and fresh air for the passengers. We believe it will help public transport operators recover the business faster by our solution after the pandemic.https://www.funtoro.com/global/page/solutionsMSI Industrial Computer Provides Reliable & Expandable Products with Longevity Support (5 to 7 Years)We design & manufacture high-quality embedded boards and systems for various applications, such as digital signage, medical electronics, ATM, POS, Kiosk, industrial automation, gaming, utility, and transportation. With solid R&D and manufacturing capability, we serve the client with efficient DMS (Design, Manufacturing & Service) solution, and are poised to become the best partner in global Embedded and Industrial market.MSI Launched the Proven AMR Medical AI-UVGI Robot to COVID-19AMR AI UVGI ROBOT can act as air disinfectant even when people are present, automatically open the canister to use the light to disinfects the frequently touchable areas when people are not around. Delivery of medicine and transportation of daily amenities, etc. It could run for several hours without stop after activation, and go back to recharge by itself then continue working after fully charged. Several sets of UVGI 253.7 nm UVC lights were built-in and could perform up to 160,000μWs/cm2 in capacity to achieve the task of providing lethal dose enough to kill germs through dynamic flow field for the required time and distance, or significantly weaken the resistance of germs to radiation, so that this device can perform bacteriostatic functions in public places of high density or poor ventilation such as hospitals and clinics, etc.With MSI AMR platform it can transform to meet your needs, such as AMR AI DELIVERY ROBOT, AMR AI BASE ROBOT, AMR AI GUIDE ROBOT and more.A special thanks for a great collaboration with FineTek and Santec.MSI AIoT solution

As COVID-19 continues to hamper international interactions, two startups from the US and France collaborating with BE Health in Taiwan have closed venture capital funding rounds recently with more than US$14 million in total successfully. BE Health leverages the unique strengths of its thriving ecosystem to position the accelerator as the gateway to Asia under Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)'s support for both local and international startups.Applaud Medical is a clinical-stage company based in San Francisco; the company's device addresses the painful condition of kidney stones, with an innovative, non-invasive treatment, allowing urologists to effectively treat 5-15-millimeter stones with a simple outpatient procedure. Applaud Medical just completed US$11 million fund raising, the recent investment will aid in expanding the company, as well as broaden and accelerate product development. As an investor and strategic partner, BE will work with Applaud Medical consistently for their future expansion to Asia, and to conduct clinical trials in Taiwan and Asia to increase product's market traction.RDS, a developer of a wearable health tracking device which continuously measures vital sign parameters, announced that it has closed their Seeding Round of EUR3 million (US$3.67 million) in the first quarter of 2021. The fund raised in the Seed Round will be used to accelerate the industrialization and CE/FDA approval phases. Being the only two shareholders from the east, BE and Taipei Medical University are both thrilled to be its partners. To enable RDS to validate the concept faster and high-quality prototype-making, BE Health will take advantage of Taiwan's powerful ICT resources to assist RDS to finish the prototype.Taiwan can help, and Taiwan is helping. Taking an important role in global healthcare ecosystem, Taiwan is aware of its obligations to help the world create a better environment. With Taiwan's extraordinary manufacturing, hospital resources and strong ecosystem, BE Health assures to serve as the gateway to Asia that will help entrepreneurs to drive growth in Asia on a global focused scale.Applaud Medical and RDS collaborate with BE Health, closing venture capital funding rounds recently with over US$14 million in total.Photo: BE Health, June 2021

MSI, a world leading brand for gaming and creation, holds an online new product launch today. Apart from the constant insistence on ultimate performance for all products, MSI also takes "TECH MEETS AESTHETIC" as belief. From the era of the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolution, and the Enlightenment, the great evolutions are all built upon craftsmanship of humanistic aesthetics and science. MSI combines rounded and fluid form with sleek edges, merging postmodernism design with modern technology, and aims to inspire users across all fields."Although the COVID-19 pandemic changes our working lives and daily lifestyles, MSI never stops developing and designing new products. In addition to proud performance, our products are also integrated with 'Golden Ratio' aesthetic. MSI combines rounded and fluid form with sleek edges, merging both postmodernism design with modern technology to meet different user's demands of pursuing perfect details in various fields," said Sam Chern, MSI Vice President of Marketing.Creator & Gaming Series Laptops with the latest 11th gen Intel CPUMSI, a leading gaming brand, has introduced a new lineup of creator and gaming laptops offering a 30% performance upgrade over previous models. The latest MSI gaming laptops are powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel H series processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 LAPTOP GPUs. MSI has greatly advanced in creators' field in recent years, and perked up to materialize the concept "Tech Meets Aesthetic" this year. The new Creator series laptops continue MSI's artistic vision of producing stable and powerful working machines with aesthetic touches that enhance user experience and unleash the inner gamer and creator spirits.Tech Meets Aesthetic: Creator Series LaptopsThe new Creator Z16 boasts a 16:10 display with thin bezels inspired by the Golden Ratio for wider viewing angles and better productivity. Creator Z16 designs with a slim CNC-milled aluminum chassis in Lunar Grey adds to the delicate style with the latest 11th gen Intel Processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 LAPTOP GPUs. True Pixel display up to QHD+ resolution with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut supports the needs of designers and content creators alike. In addition, Creator M16 and Creator 17 come with 16:10 QHD+ display and 4K Mini LED displays respectively.The latest 11th gen Intel Gaming Series LaptopsMSI premium gaming laptops-GE76/66 Raider, GS76/66 Stealth, and GP76/66 Leopard series come along with the high-speed combo of PCIe Gen4, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E enhance data transfer speed and wireless experience. MSI-exclusive feature of "Discrete Graphics Mode" further elevates graphics performance and overclock option with adjustable GPU core clock and VRAM frequency via MSI Center. Displays options up to 360Hz or QHD 240Hz to break high-resolution game fps ceiling ever. Moreover, GE76 and GE66 Raider series retain the sci-fi mystic light bar, but benefit from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with full TGP up to 165W for extreme gaming performance. Pulse GL76/66, Katana GF76/66, Sword 17/15 series are compact and discreet design, and aim to extra powerful hardware at entry gaming laptop range. Powered up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3060 graphics and along with a redesigned 6 heat pipes and integrated MSI exclusive thermal grease, which generates more airflow to ensure smooth gaming experience.Comprehensive Solutions for Your Gaming ExperienceMSI had achieved the milestone of selling 3 million monitors worldwide, but MSI doesn't just stop there. This year, MSI launched the Optix MEG381CQR Plus, which won the 2020 CES award. This monitor is equipped with 2300R IPS curved panel and MSI monitors' exclusive Steelseries GameSense function. The Optix MEG381CQR Plus is also MSI's first G-Sync Ultimate Monitor. Through optimization of the chip and the tuning of the hardware, G-Sync Ultimate function provides players with a perfect screen display with tearing. The HMI operation interface, which is first developed by MSI, helps users choose settings more conveniently and intuitively with the cooperation of the Gaming Dial and a second monitor. Users can simply rotate the button at the lower left to switch between modes. Additionally, MSI will launch its new flat gaming monitor series, including the Optix MPG341QR, the Optix MPG321UR-QD, and the Optix MPG321QRF-QD. Besides Gaming Intelligence and Sound Tune, these new flat gaming monitors have new functions as well. The Optix MPG321UR-QD has the latest HDMI 2.1 transmission interface which supports a 4K 144Hz screen display. These outstanding features are the reason why MSI's monitors are the best choice for gamers. As for the gaming desktop, MSI presents the MAG Infinite S3. It has a front panel that features an asymmetrical design with MSI mystic light. To dissipate heat effectively, there are huge air vents on the front panel, and the thermal design promises sufficient airflow that ensures long-term operational performance and stability. Moreover, the MAG Infinite S3 has the latest components inside. It runs 11th Gen Intel Core Processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards, and it supports NVIDIA Resizable BAR technology, which provides a 10% performance improvement in games, allowing you to play games smoothly.Customize Your Maverick PCThis year, MSI breaks new ground with product customization. The MPG GAMING MAVERIK, the latest bundle kit, is a premium experience offered for MSI fans. It consists of Core i7-11700K CPU, the MPG CORELIQUID K360 SP, the MPG Z590 GAMING EDGE WIFI SP, the MPG VELOX 100P AIRFLOW SP, and Trident Z Maverik memory. The lighting effects are perfectly synchronized with exclusive patterns. The MPG GAMING MAVERIK also boosts all cores' frequency from 3.6GHz to 4.8GHz, which helps you enjoy games intently. In terms of motherboards, MSI had launched X570 Series motherboards in 2019, and this year, the new X570S MAX Series motherboards will come out. Receiving brand-new designs as well as upgraded features, the new X570S MAX motherboards offer a fanless cooling solution to provide gamers silence. With a new motherboard, you may consider picking up a new case as well. The MPG QUIETUDE 100S is a silent gaming PC case. It is the first of MSI products that features MSI's exclusive MEG SILENT GALE P12 fan. The fan blades are capable of providing enough airflow while maintaining low noise levels, and you can click the fan speed control button on its IO port, which helps the user adjust the fan speed to three stages of RPM easily.Be Your Window to the WorldBesides gaming products, MSI also devotes itself to commercial and creative products in recent years. The Creator P50 is the perfect desktop for creators, which won an award for the CES 2021 Innovation Awards. Its sleek and slim dimensions are suitable for rooms and studios, and the refined design can be a part of the room's decorations. Now, it comes in a new white color as an option for creators. If you care about eyecare and color accuracy, the Summit MS321UP may be your first choice. This monitor can ergonomically be adjusted to your most comfortable viewing position, and it has the most accurate color display and a smart sensor as well. Along with 4K resolution, the Summit MS321UP offers users an absolutely clear and great display. To meet business needs, it is supported by the MSI Productivity Intelligence App, which introduces the KVM function. The KVM function lets you toggle between two computers with a keyboard and mouse to control your two devices through the Summit MS321UP. It will not only improve efficiency but also increase productivity.Change The GameTo celebrate years of continued high-performance circuit board development, MSI is announcing the SUPRIM 35th Anniversary Limited Edition graphics card. Engraved in the backplate is sketched outlines of past generations that have contributed to our company's experience and knowledge. This anniversary edition graphics card is built upon the SUPRIM series foundation and retains all the same key features. Optimized circuits power the NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 30 Series GPU chip at the core, the efficient TRI FROZR 2S thermal design that keeps temperatures in check with minimal fan noise, and a modern aesthetic that reflects the high-performance lifestyle of its user.Low Latency Wireless EarbudsThe IMMERSE GH62 WIRELESS EARBUDS is our first set of wireless earbuds, developed with the same gamers' first DNA that made previous MSI headsets great. GH62 sets itself apart from other wireless earbuds by incorporating all the core features gamers want – accurate audio reproduction, clear voice recording, low-latency responsiveness, and low maintenance.Light Weight, Heavy HitterCLUTCH GM41 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS is our first lightweight wireless mouse for FPS gamers who want a symmetrical ergonomic shape to play with speed. Built with the latest 2.4G radio technology, latency is reduced to just 1ms, resulting in responsiveness that's almost 10 times faster than a typical wireless mouse on the market. Designed for advanced FPS players, the GM41 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS is equipped with soft and durable rubber that has a diamond texture to maintain a steady grip, while weighing only 74g.Charging Ahead with SpeedFinally, MSI's SPATIUM SSD lineup charges ahead with speed, ready to shorten loading times and rapidly move files. The fastest model, the M480, will have transfer speeds up to 7000 MB/s. The heatsink lowers peak load temperatures by up to 20 degrees Celsius and prevents SSD thermal throttling.MSI unveils new innovations at Computex 2021

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Assisted Driving System (ADAS) are the two core elements of the Automated Vehicle (AV). A whole battery of sensors comprises the ADAS. These include short and long-range radar, LiDAR & precision cameras, which help to collect information outside the car at real time. With the help of the AI, the ADAS is then able to differentiate sensor data into crucial categories including pedestrians, obstacles, traffic signs, lane line, other vehicles, proximity, speed and direction relative to the AV, process this and quickly instruct the vehicle's actuators that control acceleration, braking, and steering."Since sensors play such a crucial role in enabling AVs, a critical component of delivering the most reliable AVs is to make sure that every sensor produced during manufacturing is free from defects," said Dr. James Song, Vice President and Product General Manager of ASM Pacific Technology (ASMPT). Optical-based sensors such as LiDAR and cameras are no exception. A tiny particle on a LiDAR or camera sensor surface could cause huge issues due to the signal not able to be received or transmitted, which could have huge implications for AV reliability and passenger or pedestrian safety.Dr. James Song emphasized safety is the primary concern in the automotive industry. With more complex camera assemblies, the need to ensure the best quality from the manufacturing process becomes the most critical. It has indicated that there is an increasing market demand for its Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machines to replace conventional inspection methods that employ human operators. With its automated visual inspection of component manufacture using a camera that autonomously scans the device under test for both catastrophic failure and quality defects, AOI is overall much more reliable and repeatable than manual visual inspection.Recently, ASM Pacific Technology has lunched its brand new AOI model named "CamSpector," which has been designed specifically to meet automotive market needs, and to fulfill important requirements such as CE Mark. It is the first 3rd Optical AOI capable of detecting sub-micron particle as well as 2D + 3D wire bond defects for the CIS market. CamSpector equipped with HD optics, which enables a more robust vision performance to reduce over reject rates to less than 0.1%, and to keep under reject at 0%. The "secret sauce" behind these impressive capabilities are Artificial Intelligence capabilities that have been integrated into CamSpector's AOI vision system to leverage big data from both inspection and manufacturing & enterprise systems.With manufacturers increasingly seeking to modernize their factory lines with more automation and AI features in tandem with "Industry 4.0" trends, AOI inspection data can be shared to such "Smart Factory" systems to augment their data analysis. With real-time feedback systems a Smart Factory hallmark, AOI data could help to improve yield and reduce operational costs, or on a wider level even be used to monitor and provide feedback for upstream processes in the Smart Factory so as to proactive repair of faulty processes or improvement process capability.High quality camera senor is critical to the reliability of AV. Therefore, a production line of the sensor equipped with intelligent and high-precision inspection system is prerequisite for achieving the autonomous driving. "This is where CamSpector comes to play," said Dr. James Song. It is expected that more manufacturers will integrate AOI system in the production line of auto parts in order to improve product quality. These are among the various possibilities as the world becomes more enabled via an increasingly integrated approach blending intelligent software with precision manufacturing systems.Multiple sensorsSource: Yole 3D Imaging & Sensing 2020 ReportASMPT's AIoT

In the era of smart devices, the capabilities of traditional networking equipment are no longer sufficient as more diverse IT system functions become available. Therefore, virtualization has become a focal point when designing corporate IT systems. Apart from large-scale independent software vendors (ISV) and cloud service providers relying on virtualization, small-scale operators have also begun investing in this technology, generating demand for the market as a whole. AEWIN has navigated the networking field for many years, accumulating abundant technological expertise and experience. Recently, AEWIN has built the SCB-1937, a high-performance networking computing platform that supports the latest EPYC 7003 Milan CPU launched by the large processor manufacturer AMD. This platform can help enterprises swiftly introduce network function virtualization.Established in 2000, AEWIN focuses on R&D for network communications and information security technologies to provide customers with excellent solutions. Currently, AEWIN has three major product lines, including network equipment, servers, and network expansion cards. Network equipment includes network security appliances. As for servers, these include general-purpose servers and edge computing servers. In addition, network expansion cards cover a wide range of network interface cards (1G - 100G) and QAT (Intel QuickAssist Technology) accelerator cards with encryption technology. These products can meet all kinds of customer need. In addition to developing hardware products, AEWIN has also expanded its software R&D team. Through pre-validation and performance optimization, AEWIN has shorten the development time of ISV clients and increased customer satisfaction levels.The SCB-1937 computing platform launched by AEWIN can also meet the recent demand for Edge AI. The network's I/O ports and expansion interfaces are at the front of the platform, shortening the time for module installation and maintenance, facilitating the connection of network switches. The depth of the platform is 60 cm, allowing enterprises to install high-performance network equipment within limited spaces. The SCB-1937 platform uses two AMD EPYC 7003 Milan CPUs. This family of processors support the latest bus standard, PCIe Gen4, and up to 128 lanes of PCIe Gen4, which comprehensively increase transmission speed. Moreover, it has eight PCIe Gen4 x8 expansion slots that support networking modules, U.2 NVMe SSD modules or GPU/FPGA accelerators. Regarding networking configuration, the SCB-1937 can support up to eight network expansion modules, with flexible Ethernet port configurations, including 64x 1GbE, 64x 10GbE, 32x 25GbE, or 8x 100GbE ports.AEWIN also makes the most of the memory support of the EPYC 7003 Milan CPU. The platform supports a memory capacity of up to 4TB and eight channels DDR4 RDIMM (up to 3200Mhz), which significantly enhance the computing capabilities of virtualization. In terms of the I/O interface, the SCB-1937 has two management ports for BMC/IPMI management functions, a console port, two USB 3.0 ports, and a 5-key LCM module. In addition, the SCB-1937 supports two hot-swap 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD docks, one mSATA and two M.2 2280 slots.With regard to SCB-1937 applications, AEWIN pointed out that the platform allows ISV clients to create higher values with less equipment because of the SCB-1937's 128 computing cores, high-capacity RAM, high-speed bus PCIe Gen4, and more diverse network interface. In the past, enterprises had to purchase different kinds of IT equipment based on different types of services when responding to their expanding business scope. This approach not only leads to huge costs of IT deployment but also makes it difficult to fully leverage the performance delivered by hardware equipment. By incorporating all functions into a virtualized infrastructure, enterprises can simplify their deployment procedures and swiftly scale out relevant applications. Various virtual network functions can be deployed in a single host or many clusters and achieve the best performance simply by using a website interface to control the functions and deploy software. As a result, virtual frameworks have gradually become the IT mainstream among enterprises and government organizations. The SCB-1937 is the best platform specifically designed for a virtual framework.So far, this product has already achieved many successful applications. Take Edge AI application as an example, the platform is used to identify traffic flows and license plates of traffic offenders and can further connect traffic signals to alleviate traffic congestion by adjusting traffic lights. For the manufacturing sector, the platform can be used for facial recognition to manage access to certain areas. Compared with past embedded hardware, this application is an ideal choice in terms of installation costs or system flexibility.With an increasingly fierce market competition, IT network equipment is playing a more important role in corporate operations. As AMD's long-term partner, AEWIN cooperated with AMD to conduct testing since the development phase of the CPU. This is why AEWIN can offer the best solutions simultaneously while the product is being launched. The SCB-1937 is a multi-functional computing platform that leverages the high-performance and high-frequency features of the AMD EPYC 7003 Milan CPUs.AMD EPYC 7003 Milan CPUSCB-1937

Murata Manufacturing and Cooler Master have jointly developed a vapor chamber with thickness of only 200um for electronics devices.This is the first product developed by the joint partnership between Murata and Cooler Master, with both companies committed to continue strengthening their collaboration as they work to create more new products that solve heat-related problems affecting next-generation devices.Beginning with this new product, Murata and Cooler Master intend to build a partnership to meet new technical challenges and a wide range of product needs by utilizing expertise from both companies to develop heat dissipators for electronic devices.To strengthen cooperation between the companies on product development, Cooler Master plans to install development and testing facilities with the same conditions as Murata's facilities at Cooler Master headquarters scheduled for completion in the second half of 2021.This will allow the two firms to share new product concepts and ideas without delay and realize the development of a system that provides accurate performance evaluation, they said.As electronic devices achieve higher performance and more advanced functionality, the amount of heat generated per device is increasing, making efficient heat dispersion and dissipation, as well as cooling, a key issue.In addition, the constrained space limited by high-density designs of the new-generation electronics devices means that conventional heat dispersion components such as graphite sheets and heat pipes can no longer provide sufficient heat dissipation.This has created a need for vapor chambers, which can disperse heat over a large surface area and dissipate heat effectively in spite of limited space. The space available for heat dissipators is particularly limited in mobile products with advanced functionality, such as 5G smartphones and AR/VR devices, as they utilize high-performance ICs and face constant demand for reduced weight.Using Murata's technology and expertise in electronic components, the ultra-thin form factor vapor chamber can be mounted in very small interior spaces and still provide efficient dispersion and dissipation of heat from components such as ICs, thereby improving the operating stability of compact electronic devices.The vapor chamber will be manufactured at Cooler Master's factory, benefiting from the firm's expertise in producing heat dissipators for a variety of electronic devices. The cooling solution will be available under the Cooler Master brand.Murata and Cooler Master's ultra-thin vapor chamberPhoto: Companies