The accelerating global digital transformation has positioned storage devices as no longer merely tools for data storage but as critical cornerstones for facilitating information security, promoting computational efficiency, and shoring up business innovation. In response to the industry trends, BIWIN has unveiled a brand-new generation of storage solution - Mini SSD, a revolutionizing version that breaks through the volume limitations of traditional SSD. The breakout product is a masterpiece that combines all aspects of powerful performance, compact size, and high reliability, redefining new benchmarks for storage peripherals, breaking the boundaries between storage and application, and immersing users with efficient and secure data management experiences anytime, anywhere.Redefining Storage Form Factor: Balance Between Small Size and High PerformanceThe Mini SSD crystallizes BIWIN's years of technological accumulation in storage solutions and packaging and testing fields. The application of LGA (Land Grid Array) packaging technology contributes to high integration of controller and NAND flash modules, resulting in the integral dimensions of just 15mm×17mm×1.4mm which is almost equivalent to a microSD card or just half the size of a coin, yet realizing a leapfrog in performance and capacity enhancement. Its design meets both the needs of terminal devices for slim portability and provides greater design flexibility for device manufacturers.Redefining Storage Form Factor: Balance Between Small Size and High PerformancePowered by complementary slot design to enable a flexible plug-and-play experience, this innovation allows for extensive compatibility with abundant devices including laptops, tablets, smartphones, cameras, NAS, smart photo albums, and portable SSDs, effortlessly fitting massive data into your "pocket". Furthermore, the removability functionality featured by Mini SSD simplifies data transfer processes, breaks data boundaries, and enhances data sharing convenience between devices, meeting storage needs in different scenarios and becoming a capable assistant for smart living.Size Down, Performance Up Driving a Comprehensive Upgrade of Smart ExperienceMini SSD achieves excellent performance in its compact body. The product supports PCIe 4.0×2 interfaces and NVMe 1.4 protocol, and by adopting 3D TLC NAND, it achieves read speeds up to 3700MB/s and write speeds up to 3400MB/s, along with a wide range of capacity options covering 512GB~2TB, fulfilling high-efficient storage needs across various scenarios including mobile devices and edge intelligent terminals.Size Down, Performance Up Driving a Comprehensive Upgrade of Smart ExperienceWith extraordinary efficiency performance as swift as a strong gale, the Mini SSD effortlessly handles high-load scenarios, including rapid loading of large AAA games, 4K video editing, image rendering, real-time interactions, and multitasking demands. Whether for gaming enthusiasts or content creators, the Mini SSD delivers an unprecedented smooth and efficient user experience.With extraordinary efficiency performance as swift as a strong gale, the Mini SSD effortlessly handles high-load scenariosThe substantial capacity of the Mini SSD equips customers to handle multi-functional media centers and small data centers on home/enterprise NAS, and smart photo albums, providing excellent storage and performance guarantees for home audio-visual entertainment, photo album sharing management, cloud collaborative working, and remote file access applications, all of which help to ensure perfect preservation of precious moments from business exhibitions, artistic creation, and family life, making life more convenient and memories more vivid.Collaborative Hardware and Firmware: Dual Protection of Security and ReliabilityIn addition to demonstrating excellence in performance, Mini SSD from BIWIN qualifies for data security and device stability through hardware and software collaborative design. The products are equipped with top-notch integrated packaging technologies which are replete with capabilities of vibration resistance and shock resistance, as well as IP68 rating dust and water resistance. Designed to withstand outdoor drops and impacts, it's able to endure falls from a height of up to 3 meters without damage, meeting high-standard data protection in a wide range of complex and variable environments. The particular LGA packaging form creates reliable electrical and mechanical connections through direct pad-to-pin connections, engineered to power well-established vibration and shock resistance and then secure stable operation under harsh circumstances.Collaborative Hardware and Firmware: Dual Protection of Security and ReliabilityIn terms of firmware algorithm, this Mini SSD boasts technical features like dynamic SLC cache, dynamic wear leveling, Trim, GC (Garbage Collection), and advanced thermal management, ensuring continuously durable writing and secure reliable storage of data and thereby protecting data integrity and consistency.The launch of the Mini SSD, which marks an important step in BIWIN's integrated R&D and packaging and testing business model, not only crystallizes its profound insights into storage technology but also injects fresh vitality into the industry with its exceptional performance and innovative design.BIWIN has a clear sense that not only is the success of a product determined by the technology itself but also backed by collaborative cooperation with upstream and downstream partners in the industry chain. Looking ahead, BIWIN will continue to bear in mind the concepts of openness and mutual benefits to forge partnerships with terminal manufacturers and industry collaborators with the goal of promoting the marketization of Mini SSD, accelerating ecosystem development, and achieving dual empowerment of technology and business value. Taking Mini SSD as a springboard, BIWIN is readily steeling itself to explore the new frontiers in storage technologies, funding development efforts into technical research and development and diversifying the product matrix, thereby sparking valuable growth for users and partners and jointly creating unlimited possibilities for the future of storage.For More About BIWIN: https://en.biwin.com.cn/

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents have emerged as the critical application of generative AI to drive the growth of future tech. Taiwania Capital and Amazon Web Services (AWS) invited globally recognized AI expert Andrew Ng to explore the potential of AI agents and the outlook of the AI industry at the AI Agents Forum on November 5, 2024.Andrew Ng is the general partner of AI Fund, which has just announced the opening of a branch office in Taipei, with Jill Shih as its general manager.Deputy Minister Fang-guan Jan of Taiwan's National Development Council (NDC), an investor in the AI Fund, also brought good news to the forum. "Together with the Ministry of Digital Affairs, we are launching a NT$10 billion project focused on AI and digital industries." Jan said, "With the partnership of the government and the private sector, we hope to build an even stronger AI system in Taiwan."Taiwania Capital CEO David Weng said, "Generative AI is transforming many industries, and with NDC and private sector funds' commitment, combined with Taiwan's semiconductor and server manufacturing prowess with the emerging software, especially the Agentic AI application, we can put Taiwan in the center of so many innovative solutions."In his keynote speech, Ng discussed the layers of the AI ecosystem, ranging from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to foundational models and applications. He underscored that the application layer holds the greatest opportunity for Taiwanese companies, particularly in developing robust application solutions. "Taiwan has strong global visibility thanks to its leadership in semiconductors and ICT manufacturing. However, focusing on AI applications can unlock even more revenue and value to support underlying technology layers."Ng also introduced a new "Agentic Orchestration Layer" in the AI ecosystem, which exists between the application layer and foundational models in which OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta operate their large language models (LLMs). This layer represents companies like LangChain and CrewAI, which facilitate multi-agent cooperation by enabling different AI agents with specialized functions to work together seamlessly.Ng emphasized that AI would accelerate corporate innovation processes, and some industries will benefit a lot from AI-agent-assisted exploration. He mentioned when AI agents of AlphaGo started to explore the game of Go ten years ago, it started very quickly beating all the human champions. "We're going to use agents to break things fast and learn," said Ng. "If your industries are built on heuristics and not on exhaustive explorations in the past, then chances are that you need to watch encroaching on your territory."He shared insights on five trends leading to the future of AI:Trend 1: Increasing demand for AI computing power highlights the importance of faster and cheaper tokens, which Taiwan's semiconductor industry can continue to capitalize on.Trend 2: Building prototypes of AI-based products and services is becoming very efficient, which is changing the corporate innovation process: "It's easy to generate 20 ideas now, and 19 of them don't work well, so just throw them away," said Wu. Now it's easy to generate 20 ideas, 19 of which don't work well, so just throw them away," said Andrew Ng.Trend 3: AI is already heavily utilizing text-based technologies. In the future, AI will move towards a multimodal form, moving from text to image analysis, and Taiwanese companies can focus on visual AI applications in areas such as manufacturing, autonomous driving, and security.Trend 4: Data Gravity is decreasing, meaning the cost of "moving" data is becoming lower.Trend 5: The importance of data engineering is increasing, especially in the management of unstructured data such as text and images.CK Tseng, Arm VP, Sales of North America, Da-shan Shiu, Managing director of MediaTek Research, and Robert Wang, Managing Director of AWS Taiwan and Hong Kong, joined Andrew Ng in a panel discussion moderated by David Weng. They see agentic AI systems that autonomously execute tasks as transformative across multiple sectors, especially when embedded in workflows that enhance productivity and accuracy. They highlight several use cases:1. Service Efficiency: Tseng provided a real-life example where agentic AI can streamline services, like restaurant reservations, by allowing AI-to-AI communication, thus reducing inefficiencies for both consumers and businesses.2. B2B Opportunities: Panelists noted that agentic AI is particularly impactful in business-to-business (B2B) contexts. AI-driven workflows can tackle complex, high-stakes applications like legal document processing, cross-border trade facilitation, and energy management, where domain-specific knowledge is critical. They observed that B2B applications have less competitive pressure than consumer-facing (B2C) applications, which often get replicated quickly.3. Trust and Reliability: Regarding trustworthiness, panelists stressed the need for AI agents to earn user trust through the reliable execution of delegated tasks. They discussed tools like guardrails and verification mechanisms to improve accuracy and avoid errors, noting that many companies fine-tune their language models to ensure the reliability of function calls, which is crucial for dependable task execution.4. Industry-wide Applications: The panelists foresee widespread adoption in industries with extensive digital operations. They mentioned healthcare, finance, and manufacturing as sectors likely to benefit from agentic AI, especially when it can operate autonomously within established, digitally integrated processes.As AI agents gain traction, the panelists anticipate a wave of new startups focused on developing novel AI agents, accelerating commercialization across various industries.In his closing remarks, Weng reiterated Taiwania Capital's commitment to supporting Taiwan's startup ecosystem in the Agentic AI era. Jointly planned with AWS, Taiwania has organized a series of activities to support AI startups and enable mature industries to upgrade and transform. Their goal is to help Taiwan secure a competitive advantage in the generative AI landscape, opening new opportunities for innovation and growth.

iCatch Technology, a leading AI vision SoC platform solution provider in Taiwan, and DMP (Digital Media Professionals), a leading AI acceleration solution company in Japan, are excited to announce their collaboration to co-exhibit at Automotive World 2025, held at Tokyo Big Sight from January 22 to 24, 2025. At this year's event, the two companies will showcase advanced Camera Monitoring System (CMS) solutions for both passenger and commercial vehicles, featuring DMP's AI algorithms for ADAS, DMS, and License Plate Recognition (LPR), all powered by iCatch CR5 AI Vision SoC.CMS, DVR, and DMS cameras are essential for modern automotive safety and convenience, relying on advanced AI-driven applications to provide real-time analytics, improve image quality under diverse environmental conditions, and ensure seamless operation. Low-latency performance is critical for fast decision-making, especially in ADAS, while features such as dirt detection and low-light capabilities ensure system reliability in challenging conditions. High-precision frame synchronization enhances the integration of multiple camera feeds, improving both driver safety and overall system performance.Central to this collaboration is iCatch's latest SoC, the CR5 AI Vision SoC, specifically designed for automotive applications. The CR5 integrates the ThetaEye AI ISP Gen 8 for superior noise reduction and exceptional low-light imaging. Supporting up to 8 cameras with 120dB High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Local Tone Mapping, the CR5 delivers a total resolution of 4K60. The SoC also features a 1.5 TOPS AI Neural Processor Unit (NPU) for robust AI processing, a low-power Smart H.265 codec, and an audio DSP with 3A algorithms.With advanced interfaces like USB 3.2 Gen 1 and SDIO 3.0, the CR5 ensures secure data protection through AES encryption. This collaboration with DMP underscores the strength of their partnership to drive innovation in automotive AI vision solutions."We are thrilled to collaborate with DMP at Automotive World 2025, showcasing the combination of iCatch's cutting-edge Vision SoC with DMP's software and ecosystem," said Weber Hsu, President of iCatch Technology. Tatsuo Yamamoto, Chairman, President, and CEO of DMP, added, "By integrating DMP's AI solutions with iCatch's advanced CR5 SoC, we offer a comprehensive, high-performance system for next-gen automotive applications. This collaboration will enable us to deliver best-in-class solutions for ADAS, DMS, and LPR."For those interested in learning more about iCatch's latest SoC or to view our live demo, please visit our booth at Automotive World 2025 at Tokyo Big Sight from January 22-24, 2025.Credit: iCatch Technology

Alif Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of secure, connected, power-efficient Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) microcontrollers (MCUs) and fusion processors, has reinforced its position as the pioneer of endpoint AI MCUs with the announcement of the second generation of its Ensemble family of products.The new E4, E6, and E8 Ensemble MCUs and fusion processors will integrate the latest neural processing unit (NPU) from Arm, the Ethos -U85, with Alif's unique high bandwidth memory and intelligent power management architecture to support NPU operators required by transformer networks to efficiently execute generative AI workloads. Transformer networks enrich endpoint use cases by focusing on the most relevant parts of older portions of an acquired input sequence while rapidly processing in parallel the current acquired sequence to enable deeper contextualization. For localized use this results in an instant, accurate, and more satisfying experience when using multimodal AI in endpoint products focused on vision, voice, text, and sensor fusion without relying on the cloud.Reza Kazerounian, President of Alif Semiconductor, said: "Alif's original Ensemble controllers in full production today remain at the forefront of the market for AI/ML performance, on-chip resources, energy efficiency, and small footprint. We specifically chose Arm's standardized Ethos NPU IP because of its widely supported broad ecosystem in addition to superior performance and efficiency. Alif's second-generation controllers will dial up benefits again enabling developers to create products that previously they could only wish for, unleashing endless new use cases that will enter our everyday lives."The new Ensemble devices are based on the proven system architecture which made the first-generation E1, E3, E5, and E7 products so popular. These included large, fast on-chip tightly coupled memories to feed pairs of Arm Cortex-M55 CPUs coupled to Ethos-U55 NPUs, Alif's proprietary aiPM granular power management, a hardware-isolated secure enclave, and multiple ways to stream image, sound, and sensor data into the device. Ensemble devices can readily perform inferencing for neural networks using only its internal memory, and with external memory if required.The second generation of Ensemble introduces a set of improvements to give even higher AI/ML performance at lower power consumption, and to provide more integrated support for embedded vision and audio applications. New features integrate a wider internal memory bus topology bringing abundant localized data bandwidth for NPU consumption, dual MIPI-CSI camera interfaces, a fast hardware image signal processor operating up to 200 frames per second, and a pair of faster interfaces to external memory each capable of 800MBytes/s. Finally, new broader options for SRAM data retention give designers more flexibility to wake from sleep faster.Paul Williamson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, IoT Line of Business at ARM, said: "As edge AI deployments continue to grow at pace, we need to deliver smarter, faster, and more secure processing on the devices closest to the data source. With the world's first implementation of the Ethos-U85 in an endpoint AI MCU, Alif is enabling on-device generative AI, which is particularly valuable in voice and vision applications. OEMs can now embed AI into battery-powered applications, illustrating why edge AI is being built on the energy-efficient Arm compute platform."Pete Bernard, Executive Director of the EDGE AI FOUNDATION, added his appreciation of the role that Alif has played in enabling AI at the edge. He said: "The use of transformer networks in endpoint devices such as smart glasses or earbuds promises to make interactions with devices astonishingly intuitive and natural. Alif is opening a pathway to this new opportunity by implementing the Ethos-U85 NPU in the high-performance, low-power Ensemble architecture."The second-generation Ensemble E4, E6, and E8 devices will be available for lead customers, contact Alif for samples. The first-generation E1, E3, E5, and E7 Ensemble devices continue to be actively supported for new designs and are in volume production.

Merck, a leading science and technology company, today launched a beta version of M-Trust, a secure cyber-physical trust platform, created to help solve the growing issues of product safety, traceability, and counterfeiting.Laura Matz, Chief Science & Technology Officer of Merck stated, "As expectations for product quality control rise, companies must ensure safety and transparency in their industrial value chains while complying with ever-tightening regulations. Until now, they may have struggled to fully digitalize assurance processes because machines did not meet human standards. M-Trust is a first-to-market, cyber-physical trust platform that enhances product traceability and authenticity by digitally empowering human capabilities in quality control processes. Designed for businesses that want to remain competitive in today's connected world, this innovative technology is also poised to enable the novel business models of tomorrow."The M-Trust platform enables organizations to improve product quality and authenticity by immutably linking the physical and digital worlds. Powered by advanced Web 3.0 technology, the new offering supports the creation of digital twins for enhanced product security and the digitization of quality control processes.The platform allows customers to:-Use crypto anchor technologies to link physical products to their digital identities, enhancing traceability and quality assurances throughout the supply chain.-Work within a framework that enables them to build digital systems that translate human capabilities in quality control into more efficient and less error-prone machine-to-machine interactions - the platform can be leveraged to help machines identify objects with certainty and make verifiable claims about them.-Integrate product authenticity into their systems, including the potential for smart contracts that verify data and automate agreements within a value chain.The M-Trust portfolio of software and hardware is first-to-market and built on multi-patented technology. The Platform as a Service (PaaS) offering includes software that can be easily integrated into existing workflows and processes, crypto anchors that are adaptable to different security needs, and corresponding reader hardware.Built in-house at Merck, this technology is backed by the company's legacy and expertise in product quality and security and is designed to adapt to evolving technologies and regulatory requirements, such as the EU Digital Product Passport.The M-Trust platform is being launched in beta to offer verified users an early invite to be part of the new product's journey. Updates on the general availability will be provided in due course. More information on the new platform and developer-focused software development kits can be found at: www.MTrust.io

From January 7-10, 2025, attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas can experience how Lifehive is revolutionizing beekeeping with its innovative, chemical-free solution for combating Varroa mites and viruses. By protecting honey bees, which pollinate one-third of the world's food supply, Lifehive supports healthy ecosystems and sustainable agriculture. Join us for live demonstrations at CES Unveiled on January 5th at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and throughout the event at the swisstech Pavilion (Venetian Expo, Hall G, Booth 61033).Lifehive: Protecting Bees with Smart Heat TechnologyHoney bees are essential to our environment and food supply – but Varroa mites are one of their biggest threats worldwide, contributing to colony collapse and declining bee populations. Lifehive is committed to providing a natural solution to protect these vital pollinators with a solution that is both effective and environmentally friendly.By protecting bee colonies, Lifehive contributes to the preservation of biodiversity and the stability of food production systems globally. The Lifehive system features a patented heating element integrated directly into brood frames. This technology heats the beehive to 42°C (108°F) for 3-hour intervals, effectively eliminating Varroa mites and viruses without harming the brood. An intelligent algorithm ensures treatments are applied under optimal brood conditions, preventing reinfestation and maintaining colony health.

VicOne, an automotive cybersecurity solutions leader, today announced its xCarbon demonstration at CES 2025 with MediaTek, to highlight telematics capabilities for high-performance, accurate communications and information-gathering within and beyond vehicles.Telematics encompasses telecommunications, vehicular technologies (road transport, road safety, etc.), electrical engineering (sensors, instrumentation, wireless communications, etc.), and computer science (multimedia, Internet, etc.) Therefore, security protection software equipped with telematics can maximize the prevention of cyber threats and safeguard the safety of vehicles on the move.VicOne's xCarbon is a lightweight, modularized, and configurable software-based intrusion detection or prevention system (IDS/IPS) that will secure automotive telematics for all such communications. With its flexible advantages, xCarbon effectively detects malicious system activities, network threats, and controller area network (CAN) anomalies with minimal usage of the central processing unit (CPU) and memory.MediaTek and VicOne at CES 2025 are showcasing how their solutions work together to successfully subvert an array of threats:Malicious web access in which sensitive information could be stolen Shellshock attacks in which harmful commands could be triggered remotely Unknown app execution which could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and degraded system performance"Quick, reliable, and effective data and voice transmissions in the unfolding age of SDVs (software-defined vehicles) demand a superior level of reliable processing power to react to changing conditions and directions, and MediaTek is uncommonly well-positioned to deliver the premium, value-based products for fully connected vehicles and all v2x (vehicle-to-everything) communications," said Max Cheng, chief executive officer of VicOne. "We are excited to showcase together with MediaTek, the worldwide leading chipset company, on how our solutions enabled by AI (artificial intelligence) bring state-of-the-art cybersecurity to the telematics applications, conveying peace of mind to automakers and their suppliers to adopt increasingly advanced services while maintaining safety, data security and regulatory compliance."The world's automobiles are growing steadily more complex and vulnerable to cyberthreats in the adoption of more connectivity, AI, automated driving systems (ADS), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Cyberattacks in the space are growing more prevalent and intricate, with the automotive manufacturing supply chain emerging as a prime target of criminals.Founded and singularly focused on spearheading innovation in vehicle cybersecurity, VicOne, the market leader in automotive cybersecurity, provides the most advanced and comprehensive solutions to the automotive industry and galvanizes collective expertise from the sector's broadest cast of best-of-breed partners. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers trust VicOne's purpose-built solutions to stay ahead of evolving threats and safeguard vehicles, drivers, and sensitive data.

Gigabyte Technology, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, unveiled its all-new BRIX Mini PC lineup at CES 2025. The lineup includes the Mainstream, Small Core, and Extreme series, showcasing cutting-edge performance in compact designs. The Small Core series launches today, marking the first release in the lineup, while the BRIX Mainstream and Extreme series are scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2025.The BRIX Mainstream series features the Intel 15th Gen Arrow Lake processors, equipped with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for advanced AI capabilities; The Small Core series adopts Intel Twin Lake processors, designed for users seeking lightweight operations and high cost-performance, making it the best choice for everyday applications; The BRIX Extreme series is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U processor, offering superior performance compared to its predecessors.The innovative BRIX series drives diverse applications with powerful performance across home, school, office, and digital signage, unlocking limitless possibilities in the IoT era!BRIX Mainstream SeriesThe BRIX Mainstream series is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200H processors (code name: Arrow Lake), featuring a cutting-edge NPU and a newly upgraded integrated graphics core—Xe LPG+ microarchitecture with up to 8 Xe cores. This advancement significantly enhances AI acceleration capabilities, delivering an impressive overall performance of up to 90 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS).With its incredibly compact 0.5L palm-sized design, the BRIX Mainstream series is ideal for a variety of environments. It supports four simultaneous 4K outputs, combined with 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6, providing a seamless multimedia experience. Additionally, it supports the latest dual-channel DDR5 SO-DIMM memory for significantly faster data transfer speeds and offers dual NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt, and USB Type-C 10Gb/s ports to meet the demands of data analysis, online meetings, graphics processing, and multitasking.This series perfectly balances remarkable productivity and low power consumption, achieving an efficient working environment while promoting energy conservation and sustainability.BRIX Small Core seriesThe BRIX Small Core series targets users seeking a compact design and cost-effectiveness. Equipped with the latest Intel® Twin Lake processors, it features a 4-core, 4-thread CPU architecture that enables smooth multitasking with minimal energy consumption and maximum performance. Measuring only 0.7 liters, the Brix Small Core series delivers a highly space-saving solution compared to traditional desktop computers.Moreover, this series offers flexible expansion capabilities, supporting the installation of an additional 2.5-inch SSD or HDD, allowing users to easily adjust storage capacity according to their needs. Its multimedia performance is outstanding, capable of simultaneously supporting three 4K display outputs.The BRIX Small Core series is ideally suited for various environments, including home, office, and educational settings. For instance, students can leverage its fast-processing power for online learning and multimedia production. 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Ink Invent, CES 2024 Smart Cities Award Honoree, is once again showcasing new RheoLight Crystal Glass innovations. Black made visible for LiDAR and the Visibility Label for mobility coatings.Finally, Black Made Visible for ADASStatistics reveal that black is the most hazardous color for vehicles in motion. Because of their reduced visibility, black cars face a 47% higher risk of accidents at dusk or dawn and a 12% higher risk by day compared to white vehicles. Automotive black paint reflects less than 2% of light, and this significantly limits LiDAR sensors' ability to detect vehicles at a critical distance of 200 meters.RheoLight implemented in black metallic or pearlescent automotive coatings, strongly improves the accuracy and reliability of data captured by LiDAR sensors and Computer Vision. This leads to safer navigation and more accurate obstacle detection, finally making black vehicles detectable.RheoLight benefits in Black coatingsBlack metallic with 9% RheoLight; ADAS data improvements LiDAR | 280% more reflectivity Computer Vision | 150% more reliabilityVisibility Label for safer mobility colors The Visibility Label is an innovative rating system designed to measure the visibility of coatings in the mobility industry. It ranks the human visibility of colors from A (highly visible) to G (barely visible) under low and dark lighting conditions. It also includes an additional A to G visibility score for LiDAR and Computer Vision (camera), which are used in ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) for autonomous driving.What are Crystal Glass Pigments?RheoLight, the world's first Crystal Glass Pigment, represents a groundbreaking class of effect pigments characterized by their unique physical and chemical structure: perfectly round Crystal Glass Microspheres. Much like the properties of diamonds, RheoLight enhances and intensifies light direction and reflection, delivering strong specular and return reflections under all lighting conditions.Amazingly, just 1 gram of RheoLight CSTL (automotive OEM grade) contains 12 billion perfectly round Crystal Glass Microspheres, each with an average particle size of 5 microns. RheoLight mobility grades are available as liquid dispersions, enabling seamless formulation in mobility coatings.Experience RheoLight at CES 2025Visit our booth to explore how simple it is to create striking and visible automotive colors with our RheoLight R&D Mini-Lab and ColorLab engineers.Safety made beautiful in every color at the Ink Invent / RheoLight booth #62100/6 - Eureka Park at the CES 2025 Holland pavilion

Gigabyte Technology, internationally renowned for its R&D capabilities and a leading innovator in server and data center solutions, continues to lead technological innovation during this critical period of AI and computing advancement. With its comprehensive AI product portfolio, Gigabyte will showcase its complete range of AI computing solutions at CES 2025, from data center infrastructure to IoT applications and personal computing, demonstrating how its extensive product line enables digital transformation across all sectors in this AI-driven era.Powering AI from the CloudWith AI Large Language Models (LLMs) now routinely featuring parameters in the hundreds of billions to trillions, robust training environments (data centers) have become a critical requirement in the AI race. GIGABYTE offers three distinctive solutions for AI infrastructure:1. AI Super ServersThrough strategic partnerships with industry leaders, GIGABYTE consistently leads in bringing the most diverse AI server solutions to the market. At CES 2025, the company will showcase AI servers featuring the latest AMD Instinct MI300 series, Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, and NVIDIA HGX, each module is engineered with high-speed interconnects and cache memory for parallel computing demands.2. Data Center Grade - Rack-Scale Cluster ComputingThe groundbreaking NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 features a "rack-as-a-GPU" architecture, with each server supporting NVIDIA GB200 Grace Blackwell superchips connected to two NVIDIA B200 Tensor Core GPUs via NVIDIA NVLINK-C2C, delivering 30x the inference performance of equivalent H100 configurations. The new ORv3 compute node complements this offering with NVLink connectivity and direct liquid cooling, achieving 40 TeraFLOPS of FP4 computing performance per node.3. Advanced Liquid Cooling SolutionsGIGABYTE's innovative all-in-one Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) systems redefine computing efficiency, featuring integrated servers, cold plates, and manifolds for enhanced manageability. This technology significantly improves data center efficiency while maintaining optimal performance and sustainability across servers powered by AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA's latest processors.AI Beyond the Cloud: Edge Computing and Everyday Innovation GIGABYTE extends AI capabilities to the edge with its latest BRIX mini PC series, featuring built-in Neural Processing Units (NPU) and support for advanced AI services including Microsoft Copilot+ and Adobe. The company's industrial computing solutions, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin, enable applications from precision automation to intelligent robotics.In the autonomous vehicle sector, GIGABYTE continues advancing ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and Telematics technologies, supporting the development of self-driving vehicles and smart transportation systems.AI in Personal Computing GIGABYTE unveiled a series of groundbreaking AI-powered consumer products at CES 2025, including the hero product AI PCs that implement the key feature: GIGABYTE's exclusive AI agent "GiMATE", built on advanced LLM technology with intuitive Press and Speak feature, achieving seamless hardware and software control to ensure optimal settings under every scenario. Along with GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and AI, upgrade the cooling solutions on top-end models. Meanwhile, the brand-new AMD B850 and Intel B860 series motherboards and OLED monitors debut this time, together with the upgrades in AI TOP local AI training solution.All-In on AICES gathers global tech leaders to showcase innovation and define AI as the future of computing. At the forefront, GIGABYTE connects cloud data centers, edge computing, and personal devices into a unified ecosystem. President and Chairman Dandy Yeh's declaration, "GIGABYTE will make AI ubiquitous," highlights the company's unwavering commitment to advancing AI. GIGABYTE continues to push the boundaries of computing performance, optimize system architecture design, and deepen AI applications across all scenarios, driving transformative advancements for a smarter future.