Patients with conditions including protruding lower jaw (underbite), receding lower jaw (overbite) and facial asymmetry not only have difficulty chewing properly but also get a lot of stares at a young age. When they think about undergoing orthognathic surgeries to treat these conditions, they are hesitant because of post-operative care challenges and a long recovery period which may keep them away from normal work and life.To shorten the recovery period for orthognathic surgery patients, Charm United Institute has introduced digital technology solutions which help surgeons design a digital surgical plan prior to performing the operation. Then, the surgical procedures can go as planned with the surgical tools working in consonance during the operation.Thinking from the patient's perspective"Charm United Institute has always operated on a people-first principle to provide whole-hearted care for patients," says Dr. Ming-Ji Hsieh, surgeon, Charm United Institute. During his years of clinical practice, he often ponders on how to accelerate patients' recovery and raise patients' level of comfort on top of ensuring good surgical outcomes.As a matter of fact, the amount of time an orthognathic surgery takes has a direct influence on the patient's level of comfort during post-operative recovery. As such, efforts toward improving medical care quality have been focused on finding ways to enhance surgical precision and shorten surgical time.Dr. Hsieh explains that orthognathic surgeries demand a high level of precision. Multiple factors including dental occlusion, facial symmetry and even the effects on pharyngeal airway and respiratory function must be taken into consideration during the operation.The incorporation of digital technologies enables surgeons to significantly cut the surgical time of eight to nine hours down to three to four hours, which in turn largely shortens patients' recovery period. More than that, surgical precision is enhanced to give patients ideal face proportions and symmetry.Dr. Hsieh also notes that Charm United Institute could not have incorporated digital technologies in their orthognathic surgeries without the help from a strong technical support team. Charm United Institute's partner AccuroDesign built a Microsoft Azure Stack Edge hybrid cloud platform to allow quick access to large amounts of patient data while ensuring patient confidentiality with Microsoft's cryptographic solution.Pre-introduction communication is essentialYou may think the incorporation of digital technologies into orthognathic surgeries simply means to install a set of software programs in the computer. In fact, according to Dr. Hsieh, clinic staff and design engineers engage in back-and-forth communication to correct the surgical plans to perfection so that 3D printings of auxiliary surgical tools can be produced to deliver flawless surgical outcomes for patients.Leveraging advantages of the Azure Stack Edge hybrid cloud platform, AccuroDesign helps Charm United Institute create pre-operation plans tailored to each patient. Every patient has unique physical characteristics and bone structures so only customized services will deliver on-target results.During the process of collaboration, Charm United Institute first provides image files to AccuroDesign via remote data transfer and communicates the needs of the surgeon and patient to AccuroDesign via messaging software. Based on the information, AccuroDesign will begin pre-planning work.AccuroDesign uses a certified medical-grade software program to communicate with the surgeon and patient on the planning and design. Back-and-forth exchanges of files and confirmations on the surgical plan are often needed until AccuroDesign is able to help the surgeon complete the model and auxiliary tool designs and finally produce the 3D printings.With 3D additive manufacturing, there is no need to create a mold so customization can be done in a snap to help the surgeon build suitable surgical tools and complete the operation safely, precisely and as quickly as possible.Azure Stack Edge hybrid cloud platform guarantees security and reliabilityAccording to Arpan Shah, general manager, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft has long been helping enterprises meet their digital transformation needs whether they choose on-premise or cloud solutions. Joining efforts with enterprise customers, Microsoft drives innovative applications based on a secure hybrid cloud platform. Microsoft is glad that the collaboration with AccuroDesign and Charm United Institute brings innovative technologies to the operating room to provide better care for patients and accelerate digital transformation for the healthcare sector.As an industry-leading platform, Azure Stack Edge combines the advantages of edge computing, AI, smart storage and container-based hybrid cloud. It perfectly fits AccuroDesign's and its customers' needs for a secure and easy-to-use smart storage solution, according to AccuroDesign. Azure Stack Edge is exactly what today's applications need.If data exchanges between AccuroDesign and Charm United Institute were to be conducted on traditional storage media such as CD-ROMs or USB drives, which have to be physically transported, the process would be too time-consuming and cost-ineffective to meet Charm United Institute's urgent needs. On top of that, as the design and planning process requires a great deal of back-and-forth communication between AccuroDesign and Charm United Institute, being able to eliminate physical transport saves tremendous time and effort and significantly boosts efficiency.Successful use caseA real use case demonstrates the results of applying digital technologies in preoperative preparation. A patient who underwent an orthognathic surgery at Charm United Institute expressed how she used to be too scared to go for the surgery.The patient was hesitant because she had to work and care for her children and was worried that the recovery period would keep her away from her normal life for too long. After she consulted Charm United Institute, she found out the use of digital technologies significantly shortens the recovery period and reduces pain levels."Charm United Institute incorporates digital technologies into orthognathic surgeries so that the recovery period can be greatly shortened," says the patient. Not only that, the patient was able to attend to her career and children as she was recovering after the surgery.Having her underbite problem fixed, the patient now constantly wears a smile and actively strikes up conversations. She even has no more acid reflux after the orthognathic surgery. She has found confidence in herself and likes what she sees in the mirror now, saying so happily in conclusion.

With the automotive electronics market undergoing considerable changes over the past few years, the sector consisting primarily of electric vehicles has in particular become a major battleground where existing leaders and emerging competitors are all vying for a head start in the field. As an enduring brand, Conquer Electronics has continued to seek innovation and change in the past few years by not only updating its corporate visual identity system but also magnifying its presence in the automotive market in its bid to unveil whole new dimensions of business development with a solid foundation."It has been more than 40 years since the establishment of Conquer Electronics, but we are still operating with the spirit of seeking innovation and change," said Ms. Yu-hui Chiu, Manager of the Marketing Department at Conquer Electronics. "Now, in addition to ensuring our core business continues to thrive, we have taken the initiative to build our brand and promote our new corporate image. As such, we have not only updated our corporate identity system, but also introduced new elements to signify the perpetuation of our existing advantages while unveiling a whole new outlook here at Conquer Electronics."Managing a brand is no easy feat, but casting away past practices of serving only as the OEM of reputable brands and focusing on R&D, thereby promoting the proprietary brand name and improving the visibility of products developed in-house, is what will ensure Conquer Electronics remains a formidable player in the field. This is a crucial reason that spurred Conquer Electronics on in the creation of an all-new corporate identity.Apart from updating its corporate identity, Conquer Electronics has furthermore adopted a number of approaches that contribute to corporate reorganization, such as lean production, patent research and product development, so as to break away from past practices of being just an OEM for other brands. These changes have not only refreshed and revitalized the company, but also laid the cornerstone for entering new markets.The automotive electronics industry is an area that Conquer Electronics has recently turned its focus to. Entering the electric vehicle industry in as early as 2016, the company's strength currently lies in charging pile-related products. Compared with Taiwan's EV market which is still in the preliminary stages of development, there are already more than 600 electric vehicle manufacturers in Mainland China that each require charging piles or chargers of various specifications and styles, presenting huge difficulties for those seeking to tap into this alluring market."The charging pile itself is an amplified power supply, which is something Conquer Electronics is already quite familiar with," says Yu-hui Chiu. "However, as charging piles for vehicle use require relatively high voltage and current and must conform to special specifications derived from their design, this has presented us with certain challenges as we seek to enter the market."To adequately respond to China's volatile market changes, Conquer Electronics must diversify its product line and equip itself with rapid response capabilities, both of which require the cooperation of its R&D units and production units, to meet market demands. Moreover, to meet consumer demand for fast charging and to ensure safe use, the circuit breaker value of each product must also be carefully designed and tested, resulting in extra effort in R&D and production for Conquer Electronics.Compared with the Chinese market, the European and American markets are relatively mature and stable systems in which, in addition to price advantages, quality and brand name are also highly valued. By remaining committed to quality and production capacity, over the past five years sales volumes have been increasing annually, signifying the affirmation of major buyers at home and abroad. For instance, five series of Conquer Electronics' SMD products, the 0603 and 1206 with LTCC technology, are not only winners of the Taiwan Excellence Award but also patented in 5 countries. A rigorous manufacturing process and outstanding product quality are moreover major bonuses for international buyers."The application environment for automotive products is actually more stringent. High temperature, vibration, humidity and safety all entail higher requirements." Yu-hui Chiu believes that, "Although it is not as easy to enter this market as you think, thanks to the concerted efforts of our colleagues here at Conquer Electronics, we have gradually gained a foothold."In the automotive electronics market, it is quite difficult to go it alone; therefore, Conquer Electronics also seeks strategic alliances in hopes of developing the market together aided by integrated power. As such, it has joined the MIH EV open platform to obtain more support and assistance, which is additionally a good opportunity for development. On the open platform, some members are existing customers with long-established cooperation foundations while others are future partners. With the joining of abilities and advantages, members who form alliances are poised to obtain a strong voice and outstanding performance in the automotive market."The automotive industry is a fairly complete and mature industry, with certain standards and thresholds in every aspect of the business," said Yu-hui Chiu. "Collaborating with partners in other related fields can give full play to the power of integration as this enables us to each achieve better quality and enhance our brand awareness, thereby realizing mutual benefit."In addition to expanding the scope of cooperation projects and products, Conquer Electronics also attaches great importance to the most fundamental aspects of business - materials and design. Not only has Conquer Electronics enhanced its own R&D energy, it has also cooperated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute and many other research institutions to identify more suitable materials and develop exclusive patented products. These patented products have not only successfully increased brand awareness, but also become powerful weapons for acquiring a share in the global market.In addition to communicating directly with customers, Conquer Electronics also takes full advantage of various trade shows to increase exposure and opportunities for dialogue with potential customers. As Yu-hui Chiu explains, in the past, the company's brand image was manifested only in products that actually reach the consumer market. Therefore, participation in foreign trade shows can increase the company's visibility in the field of automotive electronics, and while demos cannot be made in a face-to-face manner at this time due to the epidemic, online meetings are still conducive to raising brand image and awareness.As markets change, corporate business strategies must be adjusted accordingly. In particular, it takes considerable time and effort to build a corporate brand. Having achieved some of the targets it has set in terms of in-house R&D as well as product quality, the future focus of Conquer Electronics will be to become an integral part of the automotive electronics ecosystem through strategic cooperation, highlighting brand value with integrated energy, and showcasing other dimensions of Taiwan's vibrant industries to the world on top of the best-known ICT sector."In addition to automotive electronics, Conquer Electronics is also actively working on 5G, energy storage, and etc.," said Yu-hui Chiu. "With products that excel in quality, it is our goal to ensure that wherever electricity is used, Conquer Electronics will be there to help you harness this energy."Vehicle-standard, ISO 8820-8 compliant, ampere rating: 10A-50A, voltage rating: 500VdcVehicle-grade, ampere rating: 10A-30A, voltage rating: 48/63Vdc

Smoltek has developed the world's thinnest capacitor. The company is now demonstrating practically what it has previously claimed by producing a prototype of a CNF-MIM capacitor with a total height of just under 40 micrometers.Smoltek can today show a capacitor prototype that is only a few micrometers high and together with the necessary substrate (component carrier) barely reaches 40 micrometers in total height. This at the same time as one can show a capacitance density of 500nF/mm2 (nanofarad per square millimeter), an equivalent series resistance below 10 mΩ (milliohm) and an internal inductance below 15 pH (picohenry)."We have always known that our capacitor technology enables extremely thin capacitor components, but seeing is believing. Being able to show this high-performance prototype helps a lot in our work in selling the technology", says Ola Tiverman, President of Smoltek Semi.The need for thinner high-performance capacitors for advanced semiconductor integration will continue to grow with new generations of processors, not least for 5G applications."Such a thin capacitor proof-of concept that at the same time shows excellent performance is a result of Smoltek's own R&D efforts. This also demonstrates the scalability of our CNF-MIM technology and the applicability of the technology for use in cutting-edge applications. And not least, the unique advantage that CNF-MIM provides compared to competing technology by meeting the need for increasingly thinner capacitors with high performance even in the longer term", says Vincent Desmaris, Chief Technology Officer at Smoltek.Based in Gothenburg - Challenging the global semiconductor industrySmoltek, in Gothenburg, Sweden, has since the start developed a number of application concepts, based on the company's unique and patent-protected carbon nanotechnology platform, aimed towards the global semiconductor industry.Since 2017, when the industry first began to show a clear interest in Smoltek's capacitor technology in particular, the company's technology development has been directed with the aim of making these microscopically small capacitors even smaller, while maintaining performance within important parameters; such as high capacitance density, low leakage current, low equivalent series resistance and low inductance.With this demonstration of the opportunities with Smoltek's CNF-MIM technology, the company challenges the major players in the semiconductor industry about who has the technology to manufacture the thinnest capacitors in a comparable performance segment.Overview of the CNF-MIM capacitor dieTilted side view of the capacitor die with height markings

Coretronic Corporation's subsidiary, CIRC, has unveiled the world's very first autonomous navigation solution featuring 3D LiDAR SLAM.As industrial vehicles often operate in environments without GPS signals, conventional guided vehicles usually require additional installation of magnetic strips, reflectors, or QR Codes in order to achieve precise positioning and this makes field deployment more complicated. CIRC's 3D LiDAR SLAM navigation solution features the latest 3D LiDAR technologies available in the sector to achieve full range scanning without being susceptible to potential interference from ambient lighting, making it applicable in both indoor and outdoor environments to overcome the pain points for field deployment by achieving synchronized positioning and 3D mapping without modification of the environment. Coupled with CIRC's exclusive sensing algorithm and data feed from IMU, the solution has effectively resolved the issue of distancing error from an extended period of travel with an unprecedented precision of ±1cm margin of error. The solution makes it possible to achieve precise positioning of the vehicle even when it travels through long corridors or uneven terrains.In addition, the unique AI pallet detection feature can automatically locate and efficiently retrieve the targeted goods through optimal routes like a professional forklift operator thanks to its 3D depth-sensing camera to capture pallet characteristics for shape recognition and spatial coordinates to achieve the automatic adjustment of fork depth. Coupled with its fleet management system, operators will be able to monitor the relevant status of the forklift (i.e. battery and maintenance) through the central console or APP and assign tasks and deploy vehicles to facilitate multi-vehicle operation and export the customizable data to any smart logistic system (i.e. ERP/WMS/MES) to achieve the desired performance of smart factories.CIRC chairman Andy Hsin remarked, "Apart from autonomous drones, CIRC also developed Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) that features the cutting-edge 3D LiDAR SLAM navigation solution to deliver brand new value to the development of smart factories."CIRC to unveil its latest 3D LiDAR SLAM navigation solution

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is speeding up. As thinking shifts from fossil fuels to all-electric, visions of a brighter, more optimistic world come into view. But even here, there are challenges ahead, especially when it comes to fuse protection of the battery.An electric vehicle charging station, also called EV charging point, is a specialist piece of equipment that supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric vehicles, such as 100% battery electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrids.As plug-in hybrid, electric vehicles and battery electric vehicle ownership is expanding, there is a growing need for widely distributed publicly accessible charging stations, some of which support faster charging at higher voltages and currents than are available from residential EV charging points. Many charging stations are on-street facilities provided by electric utility companies or located at retail shopping centers and operated by many private companies. These charging stations provide one or a range of heavy duty or special connectors that conform to the variety of electric charging connector standards.Current electric vehicles increasingly require stronger fuses, for example in the form of a fusible link, as the power density of the batteries increases. Therefore, additional, more powerful fuses must protect the circuits from over-current and short circuit. These not only have to reliably protect the system against high currents, they also have to function safely at ever higher system voltages. Failure of the protective devices can result in injuries to the operator and serious damage to the system.Fuses for electric vehicles consist of a fusible link that connects two electrical contacts and is surrounded by an insulating housing. In use, the electrical contacts are galvanically separated, so that the melting of the fusible link interrupts the circuit. The choice of material and geometry of the fusible link are decisive for the tripping characteristics of the respective fuse. Fusible conductors are usually made of fine silver or a copper-silver alloy.Such a fuse element is heated by the current flowing through it. If the rated current of the fuse is significantly exceeded for a certain period of time, the fuse element will melt. After the fusible conductor metal has melted, a plasma is created in the gaseous state of the fusible conductor and an arc is formed, the intensity of which depends largely on the current strength and voltage of the current to be switched off. In the event of a short circuit, this current can be several orders of magnitude higher than the rated current of the fuse.To extinguish the arc, the fusible conductor is surrounded by compacted, high-purity quartz sand, which melts in the area of influence of the arc and combines with the fusible metal to form a non-conductive sintered body. After the arc has been extinguished, the circuit to be protected is disconnected. The sand filling also suppresses the gas pressure of the explosively vaporizing fuse element. The purity, grain size and packing density of the quartz sand used are decisive for arc extinguishing. Minor inorganic contamination can lead to vitrification of the sand. This is absolutely undesirable because glass is electrically conductive when molten.In the event of a short circuit, the fuse must safely switch off the expected maximum current. The external shape of the fuse must remain intact. The tripping time of a fuse depends on the characteristics, as well as on the current as a factor of the rated current. The rated current of a fuse is not a hard limit at which a fuse trips if it is only slightly exceeded.High-voltage overcurrent fuses for electric car are relatively new products. They combine the properties of low-voltage fuses and automotive fuses. Manufacturers must take into account the special environmental condition for mobile use in vehicles when constructing and designing components.Mechanical loads from shocks and vibrations must not affect the functional reliability and service life, just like electrical load changes or extreme ambient temperatures and high humidity. This is why they differ significantly in terms of structure and material selection from those fuses that are only intended for stationary use.With the increased power density of electrical storage devices for electric vehicles, the requirements for electrical protective components are also changing. Increasingly stronger fuses are therefore required both for the charging infrastructure and for use in the on-board systems.For electric vehicle companies that require absolute protection for sensitive internal components and a quality guarantee, look no further. Certified under one of the automotive industry's most widely used-standard for quality management - IATF 16949 - Conquer fuses are sure to deliver outstanding quality and safety. As the automotive industry delivers increasingly richer and fuller in-car entertainment experiences, Conquer is keeping pace to ensure electric vehicles with higher electricity loads can continue to deliver outstanding product safety. Supported by state-of-the-art, fully automated production facilities, Conquer enable leaders across the industry to safely keep up with the latest trends.Conquer power fuse K8F series, with voltage rating up to 800V, offer optimal protection against overload and short-circuit events in high power AC/DC circuits.Conquer - The best choice for automotive circuit protectionConquer power fuse K8F series, with voltage rating up to 800V, offer optimal protection against overload and short-circuit events in high power AC/DC

Since 2020, many countries have been fighting against COVID-19. During this pandemic, in order to resume our "normal daily life," we have created a new life style - "Smart Life 2.0." For example, working from home has become the norm, plus online meeting, video teaching, drone delivery, remote servicing and more.This smart life, empowered by various technolgies, has given birth to different new products, new services, new forms of business and new business models covering, education, health care and smart-homing sectors. This new style of living is an important factor that impacts our economic growth and boosts circular economy. Behind this digital economy, we have been supported by artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing and data analytics, and these technologies all rely on the technological advancements and algorithms of semiconductors.ASM Pacific Technology Ltd (ASMPT) announced that it shipped its 250th Thermo-Compression Bonding (TCB) tool to customers in February 2021. This press highlights the leadership of this company in TCB. ASMPT's TCB system has been widely adopted by manufacturers with high-volume manufacturing (HVM) production. It is used for the assembly of the highest-end logic chips in PCs and servers, in order to provide a faster AI and cloud computing data analysis. Presently, ASMPT is in its 3rd generation of TCB bonders, which the company has progressively evolved from C2S (Chip-to-substrate), C2W (Chip-to-wafer) to the current ultra-precision, high throughput tool that is scalable for future needs of the industry and customers."Thanks to close collaboration with our lead customers, we have very extensive experience with TCB technology and are deeply privileged to be chosen by our customers as the preferred TCB tool for the TC-CUF process," explained Mr. Lim Choon Khoon, CEO of ASMPT's Semiconductor Solutions Segment. "We are committed to push technological boundaries and process capabilities with our next-generation tools that enable exponential scaling in chip interconnect that can directly address our customers' Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration requirements."From the perspective of the market and technological needs, the development of the Advanced Packaging and Heterogeneous Integration, especially TCB process, endows AI and cloud computing technologies with extensive future prospects. The train of "Smart Life 2.0" have been turned on and have development advantages in our post-pandemic life. Automation is a new normal. Technologies like cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data become the mainstream. The need of high performance computing system will be spurred exponentially by AI and 5G applicationsFor details, please go to see official press release at website.Mr. Lim Choon Khoon, CEO of ASMPT’s Semiconductor Solutions SegmentAutomation is a new normal. Technologies like cloud computing, the IoT and Big Data become the mainstream

With the impending arrival of the 5G generation in Taiwan, CIRC has developed its 5G autonomous drone solution that leverages Chunghwa Telecom (CHT)'s high-speed 5G connection to achieve remote control of the autonomous drone with real-time video streaming at 4K resolution. President Tsai Ing-wen also participated in the demonstration as the guest of honor to witness the value of application that is made possible with the 5G AIoT Intelligent Drone.With the dawn of the 5G+AIoT era, the autonomous drone is poised to be the IoT intelligent product of choice that can take full advantage of low latency, high bandwidth, and big connection that 5G mobile network promises to deliver. CIRC has taken the lead to develop fully autonomous AI drone platform technologies and applications by integrating the latest 5G communication module from Thales Group coupled with CHT's 5G mobile communication. In the demonstration, the drone took off from the experimental field of CHT's Training Institute in Banqiao on autopilot, taking the default route and designated flight mode to inspect the perimeters of the training institute from the air while transmitting the image captured and flight data to CHT's HQ in Taipei City via 5G real-time video streaming at 4K resolution, making it possible to monitor the status of the Training Institute at any time. Once the drone has completed its mission, it will automatically return to the charging station at the top story of the Training Institute for automatic charging without the need for manual replacement of the battery.As an AIoT product, the 5G autonomous drone has proven its capacity to collect quality big data aerially at high performance. Thanks to the 5G high-speed network along with various AI applications, users will now have access to real-time decision-making capabilities for different fields of vertical application such as security surveillance, key infrastructure inspection, power line inspection, disaster and environmental change management, aerial logistics, and so forth at high performance and service quality that is expected for the 5G era.After collaborating with telecom service providers from Japan and Korea earlier in April this year, CIRC has once again partnered with CHT- the leading domestic telecom service provider to integrate relevant innovative technologies of 5G network, drone solution, IoT, and AI to create comprehensive aerial intelligent applications using 5G technologies, paving the way to the development of more innovative 5G solutions.CIRC’s 5G autonomous drone solution to take off with CHT’s collaboration

Rackmount server and storage manufacturer, Chenbro, has announced a new line of updates to its open-bay server chassis products.Joining Chenbro's existing open-bay products, the new family of chassis includes the RM23800, RM23804, RM24500, and RM24504 SKUs and have been designed to bring them in line with Chenbro's new modular platform without excluding the needs of customers who still want open-bay products. The SKUs which end in "00" have no HDD cage on the chassis, meaning customers can choose SK storage kits to install on either the "-00" or "-04" models, depending on their needs.Each of the new models in the series also comes integrated with Chenbro's unique modular and toolless techniques, which have been designed to fulfill the different needs of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and support their growing businesses.The new lines are a more flexible, cost-effective solution for users who don't need considerable amounts of HDD storage space, aimed at applications within the retail, banking, government, and the media/entertainment sectors. Additionally, they can be mixed and matched with Chenbro's Storage Expansion Kit (SK series), if required.Take, for example, the surveillance application of a retail store or fast-food chain restaurant. In this scenario, the store's CCTV video footage might only contain a total of 20TB of video footage, so the server system only needs two physical HDDs. Especially since such video footage is likely to be backed up in the cloud or other local storage for security reasons.An affordable, customized solutionThe updated open-bay server chassis line boasts a flexible configuration architecture that enables users to customize affordable solutions for growing businesses.The modified design also means that the new models can offer more than seven different configurations made by Chenbro's exclusive modular parts, including HDD cages, fan cages, PCI-e riser cages, and rear windows. This also helps to not only reduce production lead time and lower re-investment costs on molds, but gain a greater balance of costs, performance and capacity for both SME and enterprise data centers.Lower cost maintenanceEasy maintenance is essential for IT operators. The updated open-bay server chassis offers exactly that by providing users with a host of simple and quick ways to maintain the chassis. Taking advantage of Chenbro's unique tool-less 2.5" and 3.5" HDD trays, IT operators can save up to 80% of HDD installation time via two simple steps, that is: "slide-in" and "push down" HDDs.Offering built-in hot-swap fans, tool-less PCI-e riser cages, and hot-swap CRPS, the new open-bay server chassis line provides worry-free maintenance while reducing operational expenditure, easily and without the added costs.Support for high performance applicationsThe fresh open-bay server chassis has been designed with high-performance systems in mind. This means it is able to support all kinds of demanding applications, including file sharing and storing, backup and disaster recovery, and a whole host of other general operations.With a built-in 12Gb/s Mini-SAS HD backplane, the RM245 Series has the ability to provide powerful disk I/O performance to help SMEs deal with large-scale and complex workloads, daily. The series is also equipped with three hot-swap fans and smart fan control on the backplane. These work to create a precise balance of air intake and system performance.These updated designs also fulfill the thermal requirements of the latest Intel Purley platform.Chenbro RM series: Global availability starting immediatelyChenbro's new open-bay server chassis updates are available now through Chenbro offices and partners. Chenbro is dedicated to supporting global System Integrators through its wide network of distribution partners in North America, Europe, and Asia, or it can directly support larger orders.More detail on the RM238 and RM245 series product line is available on the Chenbro website.Chenbro new 5.25" open bay solution designed to fulfill the needs of growing business

ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, announced the launch of its new NVMe flash storage solutions with customizable thermal management. Using both hardware and firmware components, the thermal management solution prevents overheating while ensuring optimal sustained performance, particularly for NVMe solid state drives (SSDs) and modules that operate at blazing-fast speeds while installed in compact systems with little or no airflow.Thermal NVMe SSD offeringsThe customizable ATP Thermal Management Solution includes copper foil and fin-type heatsink options for N600Si / N600Sc M.2 2280 modules with up to 3.84 TB and controller thermal pad for N600Si U.2 SSDs with up to 8 TB capacities. They are recommended for applications requiring stable and sustained read/write performance at high temperatures. Both come with advanced Power Loss Protection (PLP), Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) ECC algorithm, RAID engine support, and end-to-end data path protection.ATP thermal management vs. traditional solutionMost SSDs are equipped with a thermal throttling mechanism, which cools the device by reducing the clock speed when a certain temperature is reached. Such mechanism, however, typically causes drastic performance drops, thus making it difficult to sustain the performance.The ATP Thermal Management Solution combines firmware technologies and hardware options to meet customers' unique thermal requirements for different use cases and scenarios, while ensuring optimal sustained performance even in extreme temperature shifts.Close collaboration with the customers is a hallmark of the process. First, assessment of the system/mechanical and performance criteria is done. User applications and specifications such as temperature, airflow, mechanical design, workload requirements, and other relevant factors are carefully considered.Since air flow may vary depending on the fan and drive location, simulation tests are performed using a proprietary ATP-built mini chamber to recreate as closely as possible the thermal environments based on customers' profile. Necessary adjustments are then made to ensure the most optimal solution to meet the requirements.The Thermal Management Solution is then customized based on the intensive assessment and simulation. The solution consists of these components:*Adaptive thermal control through the ATP Thermal Throttling mechanism, which provides a delicate balance between performance and temperature instead of dramatic performance reduction.*H/W heatsink solution: A variety of HW heatsink options (materials, dimensions, types) are available to match the mechanical constraints of each system design.*Garbage collection F/W tuning: A periodic background refresh offsets the significant performance drop caused by the long garbage collection process.By combining both hardware and firmware solutions, ATP NVMe SSDs with the customizable Thermal Management Solution delivers higher sustained write performance compared with standard thermal throttling, which causes performance to drop drastically.ATP introduces copper foil, fin-type heatsink / thermal pad for NVMe M.2/U.2 SSDs with up to 3.84/8 TB storage

MOVE EV Virtual 2021, the largest international event in the field of electric vehicles in Asia in the first half of this year, focuses exclusively on the hottest trending topics regarding electric vehicles and on-board energy storage. In response to the advocacy for electric vehicles by governments across the world through policies and incentives as well as the emergence of new energy resources, professional managers at major automakers and experts in the field of electric vehicles from all over the world will be sharing their experience and engaging in exchanges and discussions from different perspectives, giving electric vehicle manufacturers and operators around the world insight into the current developments and trends of the EV industry.LSC Ecosystem, a startup headquartered in Taiwan, has been invited by the organizers of MOVE ASIA to share the company's unique views from three aspects - policy, economic, and social and cultural as well as its outstanding expert experience with the world in a live streaming session of the MOVE EV Virtual 2021 international online forum.This year, MOVE EV attracted a total of 1,500 professionals from all over the world to register online. For the session entitled "Accelerating adoption of electric two wheelers in South East Asia," five panelists were invited, including LSC Chief Product Officer Dennis Lin, Ion Mobility CEO and co-founder James Chan, GrabWheels CEO TJ Tham, SWAG EV founder Janson Chen, and NIU Technology Director of International Joseph Constanty. Together, they shed light on the development status and trends of electric vehicles and on-board energy storage in Southeast Asia, and the ways in which we can utilize technology to accelerate vehicle electrification and transformation.According to Dennis Lin of LSC, as batteries account for a substantially large part of the cost of the entire vehicle, national policy is naturally the primary factor driving the development of electric vehicles. "Car purchase subsidies" and the "extensive establishment of energy supplement infrastructure," in particular, increase incentives and convenience, and encourage people to choose EVs as their method of transport, as has been proven in Taiwan where policy has induced exponential growth in the EV market. In terms of energy supplements, however, there's no best answer as to which is better - charging or battery replacement, as this is a question that requires a comprehensive consideration of the overall local environment, user experience, and cultural habits, etc. Even as governments and companies in various countries strive to formulate international standards for batteries and charging equipment, vehicle electrification is still a goal that entails many challenges along the way, including the building of infrastructure, battery specifications, and system transmission protocols.James Chan also agrees that the focus of extensive discussion is the advantages and disadvantages of battery replacement and charging for electric vehicles, including the respective environmental impact of the two approaches and the overall cost of the vehicle, etc. For instance, an electric two-wheeler under normal use will require 6-8 batteries on standby at replacement stations to optimize the user experience, indirectly revealing that initial investment in the replacement mode may be quite substantial. Joseph Constanty concurred by adding that the greatest issue developers are currently experiencing is battery cost. Although we know that costs will drop to more reasonable prices within the decade, automakers are nevertheless impelled to starting planning early on how charging or replacement stations should be deployed.In Thailand, for instance and as shared by TJ Tham, users who rely heavily on electric vehicles may accumulate up to 180-250 kilometers in mileage per day, therefore battery replacement is more suitable for meeting local demand for heavy use. It is evident, as shown by the panelists, that whatever energy supplement solution is ultimately chosen, it will still have to tweaked to fulfill the different levels of demand engendered by different cultures and user environments.Dennis Lin of LSC also touched upon the issues of ride-sharing and vehicles for commercial use. Using the development of electric two-wheelers as an example, he explains that considerable rethinking of different usage scenarios is necessary in the initial stages of design and development. Even though vehicles currently available on the market are used in ride-sharing services, shared or commercial vehicles should actually be designed based on requirements that are vastly different from vehicles for personal use. For instance, commercial-use vehicles should first and foremost be sturdy and durable with fewer unnecessary functions and decorations while also optimized for efficiency. This can in turn reduce operating costs while at the same increasing the length of time the vehicle remains commercially operational. The future of the electric two wheeler, therefore, still has many challenges and possibilities that need to be discussed and considered so as to find the best possible solution.Dennis Lin, Chief Product Officer at LSC Ecosystem CorporationLSC Chief Product Officer Dennis Lin (top left), Ion Mobility CEO and co-founder James Chan (top center), NIU Technology Director of International Joseph Constanty (top right), SWAG EV founder Janson Chen (bottom left) and GrabWheels CEO TJ Tham (bottom right)