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Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials Systems and Park Systems Announce the International Symposium on Failure Analysis and Material Testing

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The International Symposium on Failure Analysis and Material Testing 2021 (FAMT) will be held virtually on July 1, 2021. www.parksystems.com/FAMT2021symposium


SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems (IMWS) and Park Systems invite you to attend the International Symposium on Failure Analysis and Material Testing 2021 (FAMT) July 1, 2021. FAMT will gather professionals from the electronics industry to discuss innovative testing methods and tools for failure analysis of the future. For more information and to register go to http://www.parksystems.com/FAMT2021symposium

Advancing miniaturization shapes our modern high-tech world. The design complexity of electronic components and the heterogeneity of new materials constantly increase with decreasing device sizes. New-engineered products need to secure a high level of reliability, sustainability, and longevity to meet the international quality standards. Detection and classification of nanometer-sized material defects require characterization methods with a resolution in the nanometer range.

“High integration density is a constant challenge to the quality and reliability of the components, therefore more sophisticated methods for failure analysis are of fundamental importance. In the symposium, we will present new approaches that will help industry to develop robust electronic products and support reliable operation under the particular environmental conditions,” comments Frank Altmann, Head of Business Unit Electronics at Fraunhofer IMWS.

The program will include keynote talks ranging from case studies in the semiconductor device applications, innovative methods and tools for material characterization and defect review, emerging applications in the electronic industry up to future methods for increasing line productivity, efficiency, and yield.

“Scanning Capacitance Microscopy (SCM) has proven itself as a critical technique for finding and understanding three-dimensional dopant related root cause mechanisms. (…) At the symposium, we will present the novel sample preparation techniques and analysis for advanced node FinFET devices using scanning probe microscopy (SPM)”, explains FAMT 2021 keynote speaker, Nirmal Adhikari, GlobalFoundries.

The symposium is going to be held as a virtual event. Access is free of charge.

More information: http://www.parksystems.com/FAMT2021symposium

About the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS offers microstructure-based diagnostics and technology development for innovative materials, components and systems. Building on its core competencies in high-performance microstructure analysis and microstructure-based materials design, the Institute investigates questions of functionality and application performance as well as the reliability, safety and service life of materials used in various market and business areas with major importance for social and economic development. For its partners in industry and the public sector, Fraunhofer IMWS enables the accelerated development of new materials, increases material efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and helps to conserve resources. In doing so, the Institute contributes to ensuring the innovative capacity of key future fields and to sustainability as the greatest challenge of the 21st century. To learn more about Fraunhofer IMWS, please visit https://www.imws.fraunhofer.de/en.html

About Park Systems

Park Systems is the fastest growing and world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems, with a complete range of products for researchers and engineers in the semiconductor and data storage industries, chemistry, materials, physics and life sciences. Our mission is to enable nanoscale advances for scientists and engineers solving the world’s most pressing problems and pushing the boundaries of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations. Customers of Park Systems include most of the world’s top 20 largest semiconductor companies and national research universities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Park Systems is a publicly traded corporation on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSDAQ) with corporate headquarters in Suwon, Korea, and regional headquarters in Santa Clara, California, USA, Mannheim, Germany, Beijing, China, Tokyo, Japan, Singapore, and Mexico City, Mexico. To learn more about Park Systems, please visit http://www.parksystems.com

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Clairvoyant Connect™ Minimizes Integration Expense and Time to Market with First Enterprise-Ready Cellular Wrist Wearable

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Clairvoyant Connect First Enterprise Wrist Wearable


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Clairvoyant Networks, Inc., developer of award-winning technology for remote monitoring, announced the availability of an OEM version of the Company’s wearable. The rugged but lightweight Clairvoyant Connect Smart Cellular Wearable is a pre-certified, tried and tested solution that saves money and valuable custom application development time. This provides law enforcement, healthcare, utilities, supply chain, and other enterprises a fast path to needed mission-critical solutions.

Stephen Popovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Clairvoyant Networks, Inc., states, “We’ve already done the heavy lifting for systems integrators (SI) by building an enterprise-ready wearable from the ground up for ease of use, integration into existing technology, safer two-way communications, and with application development. Clairvoyant Connect provides a much faster, lower-cost solution for SIs and organizations to deploy IoT technology, and as a result companies can more easily justify new innovative applications.”

According to a 2020 industry report (1), the enterprise wearables market is projected to grow almost 41% globally, valued at $37B by 2025 with wrist wearables dominating this space. This presents an enormous opportunity for businesses that want to implement new technology to be more agile, responsive, and fast to remain competitive. Businesses rely on their SI partners to bring them the latest solutions that are easy to use and integrate, scalable, and budget sensitive.

Clairvoyant Connect drastically decreases development time and expense because its technology was built with enterprise IoT in mind, with an existing installed base of thousands of wearable devices. The cellular certifications – a process that can take up to a year and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars – have been secured. The Android software stack provides an open platform for application development, simplifying integration with existing solutions and adding new functionality much faster, with the full support of Clairvoyant’s experienced engineering team. Collectively, this presents a solid, cost-saving acceleration path to deployment for SIs seeking a best-in-class solution for their customers.

Features on the Clairvoyant Connect wearable include:

Fast-path custom application development. Clairvoyant Networks is here to support application development, and our experienced engineering team is available to collaborate.

Pre-certified and compliant. Cellular IoT gateways require many certifications that can take months or even years to obtain and can be very expensive. In addition to already having PTCRB cellular certification, the Clairvoyant Connect Smart Wearable has 16 more safety, environmental, and emissions certifications.

Wearable as an IoT gateway. Clairvoyant Connect eliminates the need for tablets, laptops, and additional cellular devices which keeps your employees lighter, safer, and able to access applications and data more easily through the wearable.

Remote monitoring and SOS feature supports the safety of mobile and lone workers. The wearable provides hands-free cellular communications, GPS tracking, and an SOS button for rapid response, all of which can increase employee confidence while helping managing risk for those in more rugged environments.

Additional available software applications. Wi-Fi, weather, and other existing software applications can be leveraged for new customer applications, with new technology in continual development.

Proven, future-proof cellular technology. The rigorously tested wearable/IoT gateway uses the latest 4G/LTE technology and is 5G compatible.

Increased safety by design. A wearable communications gateway with hands-free communication is not only more convenient for employees, but also safer than badges, cell phones, and lanyards that can be difficult to handle or get tangled in equipment in rugged environments.

About Clairvoyant Networks, Inc.

Recognized for its innovative wearable technology, Clairvoyant Network, Inc.’s IoT solutions deliver situational awareness to keep people and businesses connected anytime, anywhere. The Clairvoyant Connect wearable gateway is a proven solution for enterprise applications to support remote monitoring, information sharing via the cloud, employee safety, two-way communications, and more. The Company participates in ongoing research studies with government health organizations and academia to support healthier living, working, and activity with built-in emergency communications for consumers, patients, and employees. Clairvoyant Networks, Inc., has offices in Austin, TX, and Raleigh, NC. For further information and to see how we can help you, please call us at 512-371-6164 or go to http://www.clairvoyantnetworks.com. Follow us on Twitter @Theora_Care or LinkedIn.com/ClairvoyantNetworks.

CONTACT:

Melanie Guthrie

Clairvoyant Networks, Inc.

512.751.8478

Melanie.guthrie@clairvoyantnetworks.com

1. Arizton Advisory & Intelligence. (2020, April). The Global Enterprise Wearable Global Outlook and Forecast 2020–2025. Arizton.Com. https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/enterprise-wearables-market

© 2021 Clairvoyant Networks, Inc. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Theora, Clairvoyant Connect are trademarks or registered trademarks of Clairvoyant Networks, Inc. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA) to Hold “Collaboration Security and Compliance” Virtual Panel Discussion for Financial Technology Professionals

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“Collaboration tools create potential exposure to new security threats. Evaluating attack surface vulnerabilities — and viable security policies and controls — must be a sustainable part of your tool-selection process,” says Carl Manion, a Director of Cyber Defense, Booz Allen Hamilton.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Wall Street Technology Association (WSTA®), a not-for-profit organization that provides financial technology and business professionals a forum to learn from and connect with each other, will host a virtual panel discussion on “Collaboration Security and Compliance” on April 28, 2021. Carl Manion, a Director of Cyber Defense, Booz Allen Hamilton will moderate the discussion. Panelists include representatives from financial services and Sponsors: Proofpoint (Premier), Egress Software Technologies, and Verizon Business Group.

“Collaboration tools create potential exposure to new security threats. Evaluating attack surface vulnerabilities — and viable security policies and controls — must be a sustainable part of your tool-selection process,” says Carl Manion, a Director of Cyber Defense, Booz Allen Hamilton.

For more information, please visit: https://www.wsta.org/events/event/collaboration-security-compliance/

Panel Discussion Overview

The last year has seen tremendous growth in adoption of new collaboration tools designed to bridge the gap between home and office and enable seamless engagement across company lines. As more and more tools enter the workplace, organizations face an ever-increasing challenge in ensuring security of their collaboration applications and stored data.

In this session, industry leaders will share their best practices and approaches for meeting security and compliance requirements in the age of virtual, anywhere, anytime, collaboration.

About the Wall Street Technology Association

The WSTA facilitates virtual and in-person educational and networking events where members meet and exchange ideas and best practices that assist them in effectively capitalizing on technology advances in areas such as Cybersecurity, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Management, Digital Development, Cloud, Blockchain, Digital, Architecture, Infrastructure, Emerging Technologies, etc. and dealing with financial industry business challenges. Founded in 1967, the WSTA is a not-for-profit association with a long history of evolving to meet the needs of its members.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

For more than 100 years, business, government, and military leaders have turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most complex problems. As a consulting firm with experts in analytics, digital, engineering and cyber, we help organizations transform. We are a key partner on some of the most innovative programs for governments worldwide and trusted by the most sensitive agencies. We work shoulder to shoulder with clients, using a mission-first approach to choose the right strategy and technology to help them realize their vision. With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs about 27,200 people globally, and had revenue of $7.5 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2020. To learn more, visit http://www.boozallen.com. (NYSE: BAH)

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Beijer Electronics Partners with Newark for the North American Market

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Beijer Electronics looks forward to working with Newark Electronics in promoting the Korenix products in North America. Jeff Hayes, Korenix Channel Manager – Americas


SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Beijer Electronics and Korenix are Beijer Group companies and work close together within the strategic areas of sales, supply chain and product development.

Newark is a high-service distributor with operations in the US, Canada and Mexico. As one of the largest high-service distribution companies in America, Newark is also able to provide Korenix customers with access to thousands of engineers through the element14 community, to help support and bring the products to market.

Newark will be representing the Korenix line of industrial IoT and networking products in North America including:


  • JetNet Industrial DIN-rail Ethernet switches – both managed and unmanaged

  • JetNet Industrial DIN-rail Power-over-Ethernet switch – both managed and unmanaged

  • JetCon Industrial media converter – Ethernet and serial

For more information on Korenix products, please visit Beijer Electronics website at http://www.beijerelectronics.us/datacommunication. To purchase Korenix products via Newark, visit their website http://www.newark.com/b/korenix.

Contacts:

Beijer Electronics:

Jeff Hayes, Regional Product Manager – Americas

Phone: +1 801 466 8770, Jeff.Hayes@beijerinc.com

Newark:

Brodeur Partners:

Jamie Ernst

Tel: +1 480 308 0286

Email: jernst@brodeur.com

Holly Smart

Head of PR and External Communications

Tel: +44 113 2485188

Email: hsmart@farnell.com

About Newark

Newark is part of Farnell, a global technology leader with over 80 years in the high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. Farnell uses this experience to support its broad customer base, from hobbyists to engineers, maintenance engineers and buyers, working with leading brands and start-ups to develop new products for market, and supporting the industry as it seeks to develop the current and next generation of engineers.

Farnell trades as Farnell in Europe; Newark in North America; and element14 throughout Asia Pacific and sells direct to consumers through a network of resellers and its CPC business in the UK. Farnell is a business unit of Avnet, Inc. Avnet is a global technology solutions provider with an extensive ecosystem that delivers design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle.

For more information, http://www.farnell.com/corporate and https://www.avnet.com.

About Beijer Electronics

Beijer Electronics is a multinational, cross-industry innovator that connects people and technologies to optimize processes for business-critical applications. Our offer includes operator communication, automation solutions, digitalization, display solutions and support. As experts in user-friendly software, hardware and services for the Industrial Internet of Things, we empower you to meet your challenges through leading-edge solutions.

Beijer Electronics and Korenix are Beijer Group companies and work close together within the strategic areas of sales, supply chain and product development. Beijer Group had sales of over 170 million USD (1.4 billion SEK) in 2020 and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stockholm Small Cap list under the ticker BELE.

For more information,

Web: https://www.beijerelectronics.us/, http://www.korenix.com, http://www.beijergroup.com

Email: inside.sales@beijerinc.com (Sales Americas)

Phone: +1 801 708 6631 (Sales Americas)

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The recently awarded ‘feel good’ brand COOK has expanded its kitchens and increased capacity of its luxury hand-prepared meals by 50%.

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Spiral freezer installation at COOK

The spiral freezer at COOK processes ready to cook meals

The spiral freezer has delivered a 50% increase in production capacity, improved product quality and created a better working environment within our production kitchens – Ben Walker of COOK


UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB)

COOK’s founding statement is to “cook using the same ingredients and techniques as you would at home, so everything looks and tastes homemade”, a philosophy that has enabled COOK to bring innovation to the UK frozen ready meal sector. Supplying the rapidly increasing consumer demand for quality ready to cook food, COOK have seen record annual revenues year on year.

The ‘hands on’ approach within its production kitchens include chefs stirring dishes with large paddles, and manually ladling and garnishing each dish by hand, just home cooking on a much larger scale.

An existing production kitchen at full capacity and a plan to double sales within 5 years led to COOK to acquire a new site in Sittingbourne, Kent, to enable an increase in volume of its ready to cook meals. As part of the expansion project, the recently awarded ‘feel good’ brand invested in freezing technology that would improve efficiency and the quality of its best-selling gourmet recipes.

Can you briefly outline the details of the freezing project?

We wanted to upgrade from static blast freezing to a continuous freezing method within our ready to cook meal production.

Why did COOK require a new freezing solution?

Due to increased demand of our products and our business expansion plans, we needed to increase the volume of our frozen ready meal range and wanted to invest in the latest freezing technology within our production kitchens.

Were there any key requirements for the project?

Fundamental to the project was finding a freezing system and process that maintained the quality of our ingredients and meals.

Can you describe your selection process and what criteria you were looking for in a supplier?

Our chosen supplier of freezing equipment had to deliver a solution that matched our expectations and requirements for quality. We selected Starfrost to help us achieve this, we felt confident the team could provide us with a bespoke solution that would fit within our business. They understood the complexities of the project and most importantly our company focus on product quality. We were pleased to partner with Starfrost and are currently working on an additional project for another spiral freezer.

Which freezing method was implemented and how has it met your project requirements?

Working with our team and specification for our products, Starfrost designed and installed a Helix spiral freezer. It’s an automated freezing system which means our products are consistently frozen and at a reduced time in comparison to blast freezing. We’ve seen a significant boost in terms of output, we have now increased production capacity by 50%. With the addition of the second spiral freezer this summer we plan a further 30% increase, bringing our total expected throughput up by 80%.

Are there any additional benefits of the freezing system, if so what difference has that made to your production kitchen?

The Helix spiral freezer gives us operational flexibility which matches our home style cooking processes at COOK. We’ve been able to reduce contact handling of the product and now have an end to end line solution. The combined benefits of the new freezing system deliver a higher quality end product that keep our production to more stringent timelines – which for any chef, is a must!

Project details

Following extensive product trials at their laboratory test facility in Suffolk, Starfrost designed and manufactured a bespoke Helix spiral freezer system, that would effectively freeze the ready to cook meals whilst locking in the freshness and quality of the ingredients.

Since the installation of the Helix spiral freezer, COOK has reduced manual labour and improved production efficiency as well seeing a range of operational benefits, including increased factory space and significantly reduced processing times.

The compact automated freezer designed for COOK has removed the need for large rack trolleys within the production kitchens, an operational requirement for blast freezers. The new freezer also features an energy efficient design that operates with CO2 refrigeration, a long term refrigeration solution that is not subject to phase out regulations.

Samuel Welch, UK Sales Manager at Starfrost:

“COOK are food specialists of hand prepared ready meals. We understood immediately that the company and its products are focused on quality. Partnering with a firm such as COOK is something we value at Starfrost and our key focus was to find a cooling solution that would seamlessly fit within the business and processing line. The next spiral freezer project for COOK, currently being manufactured, is a duplicate model of the recently installed Helix, designed to freeze 3,600 meals per hour, and will deliver the same energy efficient and maximised capacity benefits.”

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AUO to Debut Stunning Series of ALED Displays at Touch Taiwan 2021 with World-leading Micro LED Technology and Applications on Showcase

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AUO LED display can also be assembled to build a curved simulated scenario for racing with P1.25 small pixel pitch, showing immersive visual impact


HSINCHU, Taiwan (PRWEB)

AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”) will participate in Touch Taiwan 2021 at the Nangang Exhibition Center from April 21 to 23. With “Infinite Splendors” being the theme, AUO will showcase a whole series of AUO proprietary ALED technologies and applications, including the industry-leading adoption of cutting-edge micro LED display technology to home entertainment and automotive applications; small pitch LED display solutions perfect for indoor and outdoor retail spaces, and performance or exhibition venues. Next-generation sensing and touch technologies targeting at financial and medical applications, new applications of eye-care technology, smart retail solutions consisting of comprehensive software and hardware integration, and successful cases of circular economy will also be exhibited. AUO will demonstrate its leading position through integrating core display technologies with AIoT to drive innovative field applications and shape the industry ecosystem.

Introducing a Whole Series of ALED

Micro LED as Flagship Heading New Generation of Display Applications

AUO has dedicated to the development of advanced display technology. In the early years, AUO has already invested in micro LED technology and introduced it to automotive applications as industry pioneer. This time, AUO will release a whole series of proprietary ALED technologies and applications. Featuring micro LED, innovative products will be further introduced to home entertainment and automotive market. In the meantime, with integrated module, system, installation and after-sale services, AUO will work with its group members and ecosystem partners to engage in large indoor/outdoor spaces by using small pitch LED display solutions to build ultra large LED wall for retail, performance, exhibition and visual entertainment venues.

Through modular design, LED display can be assembled into giant signage or curved screen as desired. The ultra large LED wall showcased in Touch TW features a pixel pitch as small as P1.25, going beyond the mainstream spec of P2. The LED wall, capable of showing immersive visual impact and realistic 3D effect, will be the most up-to-date perfect choice for department stores, malls, high-end business spaces or enterprise war rooms. On the other hand, while international travel is difficult for filming in the post-pandemic era, it can also be assembled to construct the setting locally where actors can give their best performance. The LED displays can also be assembled to build a curved simulated scenario for racing. The virtual scenario displayed on the curved assembly, complementing by the 6-axis dynamic driver’s seat developed by Brogent, the leader of simulation technology, creates a more immersive experience for the racing driver.

Innovative Micro LED Applied for Human-vehicle Interface and Home Entertainment, Delivering Groundbreaking Display Forms and Unparalleled Performance Exploiting the advantages of micro LED, including high brightness, high contrast, wide color gamut, fast response and high reliability, AUO combines the consistently enhanced mass transfer process technology with the active matrix LTPS back panel process cultivated for years and driving circuit design to present a series of automotive display applications.

AUO’s 12.1-inch micro LED display with 169PPI is a monolithic micro LED display, which utilizes color conversion technology and features high weather resistance and stability. Along with high brightness LED, the display can clearly present traffic information to the driver even under bright sunlight to ensure safety. This model can be applied to automotive dashboards or central console displays. Last year, AUO released the world’s first and largest monolithic flexible Micro LED display(*), a 9.4-inch flexible micro LED display with 228PPI. Carrying RGB LED and possessing the highest resolution in the same class, this display provides a 120% NTSC and is presented as an S-shaped CID by assembling two panels with different inward and outward curvature. This year, AUO further partners with PlayNitride to demonstrate the 1.39-inch full circle micro LED display for the first time. Boasting the world’s highest pixel density of up to 338PPI(*), it can be used as the electronic knob for the central console. AUO’s unique free-form cutting technology provides tailored solutions for automotive manufacturers to develop various automotive dashboard designs for more intuitive operation as well as enhanced driving safety. The full circle micro LED display module can also be applied to wearable devices. Its 338 PPI pixel density, ultra-wide viewing angle and high brightness features are fit for wearable in all sorts of application scenarios, from static to movement, and from sunny to snowy day. Micro LED is able to display crystal-clear information and optimize users’ visual experience substantially.

In the exhibition, AUO will also showcase micro LED display developed with global consumer electronics giants. A proprietary active matrix is applied, along with LTPS process glass substrate technology and tri-color LED light source at micron level, together realize vivid colors with precise brightness ultra-fine image quality. The modular design goes beyond the existing TV frame and can be assembled to fit the installation space to create a unique micro LED display that subverts the imagination of top-class home audio visual experiences.

Mini LED Backlit Gaming Displays Reviving Game Scenes with Ultimate Image Quality

With years of dedications, AUO has become the global leader in gaming displays. In response to the growing demand for high image quality, high contrast and low latency, AUO has extended its top-notch display technologies to a wide range of gaming display models. This time, AUO will present a 32-inch gaming monitor panel and 17.3-inch gaming notebook panel, both equipped with mini LED backlighting and UHD 4K high resolution. Besides the AHVA (advanced hyper-viewing angle) feature, AUO has employed mini LED dimming technology to achieve a mega dynamic contrast ratio. The displays meet the highest VESA DisplayHDR 1400 and 1000 performance levels respectively(*), perfectly capturing both bright and dark image details to provide gamers with most lifelike and immersive gaming experience possible. Meanwhile, AUO’s 25-inch FHD AHVA gaming display boasts the industry-leading 360Hz refresh rate(*), reducing the response time to mere 1ms, delivering motion images without blurs to offer extremely fast-paced and smooth gaming experience.

High-quality Image and Color of Mini LED Backlighting Enabling More Accurate Medical Judgment

Precision is the key to medical work and high-quality image and color build the foundation of precision medicine. The world’s first(*) 32-inch 4K Mini LED surgical display panel equipped with 2304 dimming zones, employs the advanced Deep Red technology for optimum display of red colors, can realistically display minute differences in human body tissues and blood to help physicians make more accurate judgments in endoscopy and surgery.

2021 Smart Display Innovative Application Forum will be held concurrently with the exhibition. AUO President and COO Frank Ko will deliver a speech entitled “New Frontiers in Taiwan Display Industry” on April 21 and AUO Chief Technology Officer Wei-Lung Liau will also deliver a speech entitled “Commercializing Micro LED: Application, Technology and Challenge” on April 22. We cordially welcome you to visit us at Touch Taiwan 2021 to experience the infinite possibilities of AUO’s technology and solution.

*Based on the available market research information as of April 13, 2021.

AUO photos can be downloaded at the Company’s website:

https://auo.com/en-global/Download_Photos

Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof as AU Optronics Corporation.

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ABOUT AU OPTRONICS

AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO”) is one of the world’s leading providers of optoelectronic solutions. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience, AUO offers a full range of display applications and smart solutions integrating software and hardware, and leverages its core expertise to enter new business areas such as solar, smart retail, general health, circular economy and smart manufacturing service. Additionally, AUO has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since 2010. AUO’s consolidated net revenues in 2020 were NT$270.96 billion. For more information, please visit AUO.com.

Safe Harbour Notice

AU Optronics Corp. (“AUO” or the “Company”), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements contained in this Release include “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our management’s expectations, projections and beliefs at the time regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity, utilization rates, yields, process and geographical diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the flat panel display industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our products, technological and development risks, competitive factors, and other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2020. In addition, our SEC reports, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F contains other information on these and other factors that could affect our financial results and cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information we may provide. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.

For more information, please contact:

Corporate Communication Division

Jessie Lee    Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3206    Email : jessie.jc.lee@auo.com

Katie Chen    Tel: +886-3-5008800 ext 3615    Email : katie.chen@auo.com

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MobileDemand Expands Distribution with SYNNEX Corporation to Offer Full Product Portfolio

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“Partnering with SYNNEX allows for continued expansion of our leading-edge rugged devices for the mobile workforce,” said Michael Monsour, MobileDemand vice president of sales.


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (PRWEB)

MobileDemand, a trend-setting provider of rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced an expanded agreement with SYNNEX Corporation®, a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry. Through this strategic collaboration, MobileDemand’s full portfolio of rugged mobile productivity solutions will reach a much broader enterprise audience through the consultative expertise and distribution channel SYNNEX provides. The rugged productivity devices provide SYNNEX resellers an innovative option to meet customer demand for modern mobile computing functionality in warehousing, retail, manufacturing, restaurant, public service, healthcare and more.

“SYNNEX has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to customers seeking efficiency and productivity through mobile computing,” said Michael Monsour, MobileDemand vice president of sales. “Partnering with SYNNEX allows for continued expansion of our leading-edge rugged devices for the mobile workforce.”

“We are excited to team with MobileDemand and expand our mobile computing portfolio,” said Mike Van Gieson, executive vice president, NA Product Marketing, SYNNEX. “MobileDemand equips our partners with devices and a wide variety of accessories to solve real customer challenges faced by the mobile workforce. These reliable solutions not only withstand harsh environments but help increase worker productivity and continuity of operations.”

About MobileDemand

MobileDemand is a technology leader in rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions, committed to bringing more functionality and capabilities to the mobile workforce. Specializing in the design of integrated productivity tools for barcode scanning, point-of-sale, magnetic stripe reading, PIN pad entry, 3D and thermal imaging, dimension measurement, and mounting hardware for myriad on-the-go applications, the company is driving the future of mobile productivity. MIL-STD 810G certified, rugged protection features of cases and accessories empower organizations to get more done in the field with rugged tablets that withstand drops, dust, water, humidity and adverse conditions where unprotected electronics fail. Since 2003, the Iowa, USA-based company has grown to serve more than 40 countries. To learn more and contact MobileDemand, visit ruggedtabletpc.com.

About SYNNEX Corporation

SYNNEX Corporation is a Fortune 200 corporation and a leading provider of a comprehensive range of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry to a wide range of enterprises. Founded in 1980, SYNNEX Corporation operates in numerous countries throughout North and South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Additional information about SYNNEX may be found online at synnex.com. (SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo and all other SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of SYNNEX Corporation. SYNNEX, the SYNNEX Logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other names and marks are the property of their respective owners.)

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Petpuls Smart Collar for Dogs Begins Shipping in the US

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Petpuls, the AI-powered dog collar that gives your dog a ‘voice’

We created Petpuls to give dog owners a holistic view into their dog’s behavior and activity throughout the day. We’re thrilled to start shipping, so US dog owners so they can identify changes in their dog’s behavior and activity and provide proactive, personalized care for their furry best friend.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Petpuls Labs announced its official launch and began US shipping today of Petpuls, the AI-powered dog collar that tracks and analyzes a dog’s bark to determine five different emotional states – happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed. Developed to give dog owners greater insight into their dog’s emotional and physical well-being, the Petpuls smart collar has garnered significant attention since its debut at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), where it was named ‘Best of Show’’ by multiple global media outlets and honored as a 2021 CES Innovation Award Product Honoree. Available for purchase online directly from Petpuls, the Petpuls smart collar retails for $129, features a small voice recognition device attached to an eco-friendly silicone collar and pairs via Wi-Fi to the accompanying Petpuls iOS or Android app. The Petpuls smart collar is available in two adjustable sizes to fit small and large breed dogs and comes standard with a safety orange colored strap. Additional straps are available for purchase in blue, green, hot pink and turquoise at a cost of $25 each. View a short video of Petpuls on YouTube.

“Many dog owners are unable to be with their dogs all the time. We created Petpuls to give dog owners a holistic view into their dog’s behavior and activity throughout the day,” said Stella Jang, CEO and co-founder of Petpuls Labs. “We spend so much time with our dogs and lavish affection on them that we think we know how they really feel. In reality, we often miss small changes, which can provide substantially more meaning and insight into a dog’s health and well-being when viewed over time. We’re thrilled to start shipping Petpuls to US dog owners so they can identify changes in their dog’s behavior and activity and provide proactive, personalized care for their furry best friend.”

Emotion, Activity and Rest Tracking for Dogs

The Petpuls system utilizes a smart collar and an accompanying iOS or Android smartphone app to detect, track and analyze a dog’s emotional state and its physical well-being in the following ways:


  • Emotion Tracker: Powered by AI, Petpuls utilizes proprietary voice recognition technology to detect, track and analyze five different emotional states of a dog – happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed – by day, week or month. Petpuls’ AI-enabled voice recognition technology then uses an adaptive algorithm to decipher each dog’s unique bark and assign an emotion to it. The Petpuls database draws from and analyzes more than 10,000 bark samples from 50 breeds of dogs in four different sizes, growing even more accurate over time as it records and accumulates the dog’s ‘voice’ data. Petpuls has an Emotional Recognition Accuracy Rate of more than 80%. (Source: Seoul National University R&D)

  • Activity Tracker: The Petpuls smart collar functions as an activity tracker with a built-in accelerometer sensor that calculates the number of calories burned from exercise. Petpuls begins collecting data as soon as the dog wears it, sending data back to the accompanying Petpuls smartphone app. Dog owners can track activity and calories burned by the hour, day, week or month to ensure their dog gets enough exercise to lead a healthy lifestyle.

  • Rest Tracker: The amount of rest a dog has daily is crucial to its overall health. Dogs typically bark or vocalize for less than an hour per day and rest for an average of 14 hours each day, which is why Petpuls also tracks a dog’s rest time.

Petpuls uses the combination of quantitative emotion, activity and rest data to offer a holistic view of a dog’s health via a general well-being score – happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed – to help dog owners better understand and manage their dog’s entire life span.

Petpuls Key Features and Tech Specifications:

  • Eco-friendly, silicone-designed dog collar comes in bright safety orange by default; Additional straps available in blue, green, hot pink and turquoise at a cost of $25 each

  • Detachable, interchangeable strap allows for different color combinations

  • Tri-color backlit LED display optimized for outdoor use, power button, microphone, reset button, and a USB charging portal

  • iOS and Android app compatibility: iOS version 11 or higher, Android version 4.1 or higher

  • Available in two sizes to fit small and large breed dogs:


     ○     Small | Length: 16.3” x Height: 1.38” x Depth: 0.70”

     ○     Large | Length: 30.5″ x Height: 1.38” x Depth: 0.70”

  • Weight: Just under 1 ounce (25 grams)

  • Water-resistant with an IP54 rated enclosure

  • Battery life: 8-10 hours on a single, full charge; nightly charging recommended

  • Wi-Fi pairing distance: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters). Smart collar tethers to the owner’s smartphone while outdoors and syncs with the paired app once back on Wi-Fi.

  • FCC certified along with KC, ROHS and MSDS Certifications

Petpuls is now in production and shipping to consumers within the lower 48 United States. Visit https://www.petpuls.net to order today or learn more.

About Petpuls Labs

Petpuls is the AI-powered dog collar that gives your dog a ‘voice’. The Petpuls system utilizes a smart collar and an accompanying iOS or Android smartphone app to analyze your dog’s emotional state and its physical well-being — allowing you to better understand and manage your dog’s entire life span. Our patent-pending, AI-enabled voice recognition technology uses a proprietary algorithm combined with a database of more than 10K bark samples from 50 breeds of dogs in four different sizes to detect and determine the five different emotional states of your dog — happy, anxious, angry, sad or relaxed. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Seoul, with an additional office in Virginia, Petpuls Labs is a privately held company. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or learn more at https://www.petpuls.net/.

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Technology: Electronics

Intuiface and invidis Jointly Publish First-Ever “Digital Interactivity Landscape” for the Digital Signage and DooH Industry

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A globally comprehensive list of vendors providing technology that can trigger a response in Digital Signage and DooH content.

The Digital Interactivity Landscape

Designed for use by enterprises as well as agencies and integrators, the Digital Interactivity Landscape dramatically simplifies the effort to identify and research all hardware and software vendors enabling real-time interaction with on-premises digital content.


TOULOUSE, France and MUNICH (PRWEB)

Intuiface and invidis have jointly released the DooH industry’s first-ever exhaustive list of interactive technology suppliers. This free poster, the Digital Interactivity Landscape, highlights the array of technologies that can trigger a response in digital out-of-home content, from touch, voice, and computer vision, to gestures, sensors, and workflow automation. Designed for use by enterprises as well as agencies and integrators, this poster dramatically simplifies the effort to identify and research all hardware and software vendors enabling real-time interaction with on-premises digital content.

Today’s digital signage is characterized by a growing desire to deliver real-time interaction, permitting users to express their intentions and the environment to trigger in context rather than simply broadcasting preprogrammed content to the masses. Multiple factors propel this transition to interaction: 1) a desire to create personalized, in-venue experiences similar to mobile and web, 2) a commitment to creating content accessible to those with physical limitations, 3) a reaction to the hygiene sensitivity produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, and 4) a drive to differentiate and modernize through innovation. Agencies, integrators, and enterprises are deeply motivated to invest in this interactivity.

The challenge is retailers, banks, cultural institutions, government offices, tourist destinations, and the like – as well as their service providers – are poorly equipped to navigate the digital interactivity landscape. Awareness of the various technology options is very low, let alone knowledge about the multiple vendors serving each category. Out-of-home interactive project effectiveness depends on choosing the right approach from the right supplier, and teams are ill-equipped to understand their options.

The Digital Interactivity Landscape addresses and solves these challenges. In this first release, more than 120 companies are mapped to nine different technology categories:

  • Touch

  • Computer Vision

  • Voice

  • Gesture

  • Touch Emulation

  • Sensors (RFID/NFC, Beacons, Environmental)

  • Smartphone as Remote Control

  • Tangible Objects

  • Workflow Automation

Vendors are selected from all regions globally, and entry is based solely on their technology’s suitability for OOH use, with no consideration given to support by existing Digital Signage CMSs. Each vendor is represented by their logo, hyperlinked to the associated homepage. Vendors supplying more than one technology are listed in each relevant category. The result is a comprehensive yet visually attractive listing of every supplier for every type of technology enabling the control of onscreen digital content, be it by the user’s intentional act or the byproduct of an audience or the environment.

“For 15 years, invidis consulting provides market insights and strategic advice to many of the leading industry players globally. Our annual yearbook has become the bible of the industry. Providing valuable, unbiased market overviews is in our DNA – this overview will bring transparency to a very fragmented market,” says Florian Rotberg, founder of invidis.”

“As a specialist in out-of-home digital interactivity, Intuiface is often asked to provide technical guidance for on-premises projects. We’ve often dreamed of creating a comprehensive industry snapshot, and the Digital Interactivity Landscape is the realization of that dream,” says Geoffrey Bessin, CMO of Intuiface. “We are thrilled to share this complete, platform-neutral directory with our colleagues in the industry.”

The “Digital Interactivity Landscape” poster is available now, free to download, and can be distributed in its original form. Intuiface and invidis will update the poster yearly, with minor updates published on an as-needed basis. Vendors who believe their technology qualifies for listing should contact landscape@intuiface.com or info@invidis.de.

A joint webinar will be held 15-April in which Intuiface and invidis pair a detailed overview of the Landscape with a discussion about each interactive modality’s strengths and weaknesses. Attendance is free. Click here to register for the webinar.

About Intuiface

Intuiface is the market’s only no-code platform dedicated to the creation, integration, deployment, and analysis of interactive digital experiences for physical spaces. Over 1,600 companies across 70+ countries are connecting people to place using interactive options such as touch, RFID/NFC, beacons, Web APIs, Internet of Things, and much more. For any industry – including retail, hospitality, real estate, tourism, education – and for any intent – from digital signs to self-service kiosks and assisted selling. For more information, visit https://www.intuiface.com.

About invidis

invidis consulting is a Munich-based boutique consultancy offering worldwide leading digital signage consulting services. Founded in 2006, invidis offers strategy and management consulting to enterprise clients, suppliers, investors, and a wide variety of other businesses. In addition, invidis jointly organizes the Digital Signage Summit (DSS) event series with conference across all continents. For more information, visit https://invidis.de.

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Technology: Computer

Damo Consulting launches digital maturity model for health systems

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Damo Consulting, the leading digital transformation and growth advisory firm for healthcare enterprises and technology firms, today announced the launch of DigiMTM, an online assessment tool for health systems looking to benchmark their digital transformation efforts.

The assessment tool is linked to a digital maturity framework that categorizes the digital transformation strategy of health systems based on four model stages. Model 1 enterprises rely exclusively on their EHR platforms to drive digital strategy. Model 2 entities go beyond EHR platforms to assess best-in-class stand-alone tools to drive digital patient engagement. Models 3 and 4 represent health systems that appoint a dedicated digital transformation leader and drive digital initiatives as part of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide strategy that addresses the front-end and back-end aspects of technology-enabled digital transformation.

“The early findings from the assessments indicate that while leading health systems have made significant progress with dedicated leadership and budgets for a comprehensive digital roadmap, many continue to drive digital initiatives as an extension of their EHR implementation and optimization efforts,” said Paddy Padmanabhan, CEO of Damo Consulting and co-author of Healthcare Digital Transformation: How Consumerism, Technology, And Pandemic Are Accelerating the Future.

“We have seen strong interest for the DigiMTM maturity assessment tool which is based on the 4-stage maturity model that we had developed earlier. Digital leaders are interested in a tool that could help them evaluate the maturity levels of their digital transformation programs relative to their peers in the marketplace using the 4-stage model as a reference point,” continued Padmanabhan.

“The industry as a whole is still in the early stages of the digital transformation journey,” said Sara Vaezy, Chief Digital Strategy Officer of Providence. “As consumerism begins to take hold, standardized models and assessment tools that enable healthcare leaders to benchmark their performance against best-in-class—both within and beyond the healthcare sector—will become increasingly important.”

“Health systems that have taken our DigiMTM assessment have always appreciated the level of insight they get out of the benchmarking data. The assessment tool has served as a catalyst for validating and rethinking priorities for enterprise digital roadmaps,” added Padmanabhan. “Based on the responses we have had to date, we are able to analyze data across health systems of various sizes across the country and develop benchmarking insights that are helping digital leaders evaluate evolve their own digital transformation journeys.”

To learn more about the DigiMTM maturity model and assessment tool, visit: https://www.damoconsulting.net/2021/02/12/assessing-digital-maturity-the-digimtm-digital-maturity-model-for-health-systems/#formid

About Damo Consulting

Damo Consulting provides digital transformation advisory services to enable healthcare organizations navigate the technology-enabled transition to telehealth and virtual care. We bring deep industry knowledge, market insights and technology skills to help develop and implement enterprise digital roadmaps. We work with healthcare IT and digital health firms to develop and execute market growth strategies.

For media inquiries, write to:

info@damoconsulting.net or Tess Woods | tess@tesswoodspr.com | 617-942-0336

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