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Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, and ABB Take the Lead in ABI Research’s Robotics Offline Programming Software Competitive Ranking

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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Offline Programming (OLP) software is the key to unlocking the value of automation across all industrial market verticals. The new Competitive Assessment by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research has evaluated and ranked the software offerings of the 13 major software vendors within the robotics offline programming space to accurately judge software’s capabilities for supporting industrial robot deployments.

“The robotics industry relies on offline programming software to democratize automation while enabling dynamic workflows to allow decision makers to rapidly re-task robots for managing the production of heterogeneous products. Analytics and optimization features of software offerings both maximize productivity and create transparency, enabling broad stakeholder tie-ins. Further, intuitive interfaces allow workers to program robots without prior coding knowledge,” explains George Chowdhury, Robotics Industry Analyst at ABI Research.

The companies featured in this ranking range from century-old manufacturing giants to innovative upstarts:

Market Leaders: Dassault Systèmes, Siemens, ABB
Mainstream: Cenit, EKS InTec, MathWorks
Followers: Artiminds, Hexagon, RoboDK, KUKA, Robotmaster, FANUC

“Perhaps counterintuitively, software is the most important facet of robotics,” Chowdhury says. “Offline programming is the technology that will drive robotics uptake across many new industries. Software is also a vital aspect of industrial manufacturing. Robotics OLP software can be seen as the vehicle for innovation in manufacturing verticals—well-established manufacturing industries are generally wary of letting nascent technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) loose on their industrial robots. Simulation in the form of programming software assuages stakeholder concern by demonstrating and quantifying the value of innovation prior to deployment.”

Quantified metrics include an investigation into product features, including Flexibility and Ease of Use; Compatible Data Formats for import and export; Interfacing Capabilities and software and hardware interoperability; Post-Sale Support and PLM; ease of deployment; time to value; and the inclusion of advanced features such as AI and Virtual Reality (VR). Some of the most advanced innovators in the space were ABB and Dassault Systèmes.

ABB’s offering, RobotStudio, demonstrates AI augmentation and cloud collaboration capabilities for industrial robots. Dassault Systèmes—controlling a comprehensive software portfolio—provides unmatched dynamic and flexible PLM for creating versatile automated workflows ideal for the manufacture of high-mix goods.

Siemens’ powerful implementation capabilities earned it the top implementer spot in the competitive ranking.  Siemens leverages deep systems integration knowledge for solutions, focusing on virtual commissioning and the streamlined deployment and monitoring of robots for industrial applications.

Understanding of the simulation market that supports robot deployments is critical to achieving further uptake and greater market penetration for robotics stakeholders. “Supporting digital infrastructure that streamlines automation deployments and optimization while furthering accessibility to emerging technology will play an increasingly important role in the decades ahead. All automation stakeholders would do well to understand vendor offerings and the advantages they confer thoroughly,” Chowdhury concludes.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Offline Programming for Robotics Software in Industrial Manufacturing competitive ranking report. This report is part of the company’s Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights. Competitive Ranking reports offer a comprehensive analysis of implementation and innovation strategies to provide unparalleled insight into a company’s performance and standing compared to its competitors.

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司，拥有得天独厚的优势，充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁，通过提供独家研究和专业性指导，推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略，无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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LG’S ‘ESTATE OF SURVIVAL’ TO LAUNCH ON PRIME VIDEO VIA PRIME VIDEO DIRECT AND LG CHANNELS

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New Reality Competition Series Introduces a Smarter Home Lifestyle With LG Electronics, the Most Reliable Line of Home Appliances in the United States

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) is set to launch its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct in nine countries, including the U.S., Canada, Argentina and Chile [1] as well as LG Channels.

LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG's home appliances.
LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG’s home appliances.

This brand-new series, which features six exciting episodes, follows the residents of the Estate of Survival mansion as they compete against each other in a variety of challenging missions. By completing these missions, contestants earn home appliances and other items to furnish the spacious abode and, just as importantly, avoid elimination. The last resident standing wins the Estate of Survival ultimate prize: USD $100,000.

In Estate of Survival, contestants compete to acquire household goods, including LG ThinQ™-enabled appliances. LG’s appliances are designed to provide exceptional customer experiences and deliver the next-level convenience of the company’s smart lifestyle vision – the Zero Labor Home. Trusted by consumers worldwide, LG has been named the most reliable appliance brand in the U.S. by a leading consumer publication.[2]

“An engaging and highly-entertaining new reality competition show with a unique premise, Estate of Survival is the ideal platform for showcasing the latest lifestyle innovations from LG, America’s most reliable line of home appliances,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company.

The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG home appliances, including the InstaView™ refrigerator with LG’s exclusive Craft Ice™ (slow -melting, round ice), the wall oven and induction cooktop range featuring the Scan-to-Cook function, the Smart Top Control Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash & Dry, QuadWash® Pro, TrueSteam® and Dynamic Heat Dry™, the CordZero™ stick vacuum and the PuriCare™ air purifier.

Once appliances are installed, contestants enjoy a multitude of time-saving benefits, from washing and drying a load of laundry in under two hours with the LG WashCombo™ All-in-One laundry solution, to faster cooking and clean up with LG ovens’ Scan-to-Cook and EasyClean™ features. Scan-to-Cook allows users to send the optimal cooking settings for select frozen meals straight to the oven simply by scanning the barcode on the product packaging.

Always seeking new ways to make the home appliance customer experience even better, LG developed ThinQ Care™, which provides helpful alerts to prevent incorrect appliance usage and smart diagnosis to reduce the need for costly and inconvenient service technician visits.

The first two episodes of Estate of Survival will arrive on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct in the U.S. on August 12 and in several other countries soon after. LG TV owners will be able to enjoy the series for free on-demand via LG Channels – the company’s free, premium streaming service – in more than 9 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia.[3]

The series will also stream on LG Channels Showcase (Channel ), LG’s first curated channel featuring fan-favorite movies and LG exclusives. Two episodes will premiere back-to-back weekly on Monday nights, starting Monday, August 12 at 8pm EST.

[1] Estate of Survival is set to launch on Prime Video in the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru and the U.S.

[2] Consumer Reports evaluates the reliability of home appliances, including refrigerators, dishwashers, over-the-range microwaves, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, washing machines and dryers, based on the failure rate of approximately 528,800 appliances over a five-year period. LG Electronics received the highest score among all manufacturers producing all eight products under evaluation, from 2012 to 2022 in “the most reliable appliances brand”.

[3] Estate of Survival will be available to watch on LG Channels in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Peru and the U.S.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company 

The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, air solutions as well as smart home solutions featuring LG ThinQ. The company is creating various solutions with its industry leading core technologies and is committed to making life better and sustainable for consumers and the planet by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen appliances, living appliances, HVAC and air purification solutions. Together, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG's home appliances, including the InstaView™ refrigerator with LG’s exclusive Craft Ice™ (slow -melting, round ice).
LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG’s home appliances, including the InstaView™ refrigerator with LG’s exclusive Craft Ice™ (slow -melting, round ice).

LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG's home appliances, including the LG WashCombo™ which boasts a time-saving benefits of washing and drying a load of laundry in under two hours.
LG Electronics (LG) launches its episodic original series, Estate of Survival, on Prime Video via Prime Video Direct. The new series will introduce viewers to a wide range of sophisticated LG’s home appliances, including the LG WashCombo™ which boasts a time-saving benefits of washing and drying a load of laundry in under two hours.

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.

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ThroughPut.AI Unveils AI-powered Inventory Management Capabilities to Free-up Working Capital, Grow Revenue, and Expand Margins

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Revolutionary AI-based Supply Chain Decision Intelligence platform launches new inventory capabilities to identify and quantify working capital savings, while predicting and recommending opportunities to accelerate revenue and profitability

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ThroughPut Inc., the Gartner-recognized Industrial AI Supply Chain Analytics and Decision Intelligence pioneer, today announced the launch of new inventory management capabilities that empower businesses to drive higher profitability through powerful working capital spend projections, real-time inventory predictions, and dynamic rebalancing and replenishment recommendations.

The current release enables advanced visibility and actionability for businesses to manage their inventory and material movements across all their SKU’s, customers, locations, and supply chain end-points. As a result, they can increase inventory turns, ensure rapid availability of fast-moving products, and reduce safety stock and carrying costs. With these new capabilities, businesses now have the unprecedented availability to unlock capital, improve operational efficiencies, and boost margins. By leveraging ThroughPut’s patented, award-winning AI and Machine Learning supply chain decision intelligence platform on top of their existing diverse data systems, organizations of all types can rapidly pinpoint where capital allocation is insufficient, predict outcomes, and make recommendations enabling them to accelerate goods movement, revenue, and margins.

“ThroughPut.AI’s enhanced working capital management capabilities show our customers where their excess working capital lies, where their operations are underfunded, and projects how these gaps should best be optimized,” explains Seth Page, Chief Operations Officer and Head of Strategic Partnerships at ThroughPut.AI. “With advanced AI algorithms optimizing operations for financial analytics, insights, decision intelligence, and recommendations, we enable organizations to plan the best scenario for inventory spend down to the per SKU, per route, per location, per source, levels, so that they may cater to true demand at all times, whether sudden, seasonal, cyclical, or previously “unpredictable.” You can better analyze, predict and prepare for all these situations and many more by leveraging your existing diverse data systems with operational AI to achieve greater financial results.”

The new release focuses strongly on the following capabilities:

  • Projecting Working Capital Spend Optimization: Leverage powerful algorithms to identify when and where capital is unnecessarily tied-up, or where it needs to be supplemented to optimize flow of goods, cash, and profits.
  • Reducing Spend and Identifying Savings Opportunities: Identify specific SKUs on which spend can be safely reduced to enhance cost savings without compromising on product quality or service levels.
  • AI-powered Predictive Analytics: Get actionable insights, predictions and recommendations – on everything from inventory turnover rates to potential stockouts – to make proactive informed decisions that optimize inventory performance.
  • Advanced Demand Sensing: Move beyond traditional demand forecasting with stale assumptions and old data, and enable more accurate dynamic demand sensing to rapidly respond to shifts in market trends and customer priorities.

With ThroughPut’s latest release, businesses can rapidly segment their product portfolios, identify their best and worst performing products, adapt their product mix to prioritize fast-moving goods with higher contribution margins, and ensure the greater flow of goods, material, and cash.

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About ThroughPut Inc

ThroughPut.AI is a Silicon Valley-based Supply Chain AI-powered Decision Intelligence leader that puts Industrial material flow on Autopilot by leveraging existing Enterprise Data to achieve superior Business, Operations, Financial and Sustainability Results. ThroughPut improves material flow and free-cash-flow across the entire end-to-end value chain far faster than leading contemporary and legacy solutions. The founding team is led by seasoned serial entrepreneurs with real-world AI, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Transportation and Operational experience, from the shop-floor to the top-floor, at leading Fortune 500 Industrial Companies & pioneering Enterprise Technology companies.

To learn more about ThroughPut Inc, visit our website today.

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Breaking Boundaries: Haivivi Innovates with BubblePal, Redefining Interactive Toys

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SINGAPORE, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The AI toy startup Haivivi has launched BubblePal, a groundbreaking interactive toy powered by AIGC technology—the first of its kind worldwide. This innovative product harnesses advanced AI large language model(LLM) technology to enrich children’s development and provide emotional support. BubblePal excels in multi-character interactions and multilingual communication, setting a new standard in interactive storytelling. 

Founded with a vision to create exceptional experiences for children, Haivivi traces its roots to a pivotal moment in 2017 when insights from a smart speaker revealed a child’s poignant question: “Does my mom love me?” This revelation underscored the need for technological solutions that cater to the innocent and vibrant world of children, which inspired Haivivi to pioneer delightful toys using cutting-edge AI technology. BubblePal, with its mushroom-shaped silicone design and versatile strap, adapts to various plush toys, featuring TYPE-C charging and up to 4 hours of usage time.

Empowered by advanced AI capabilities, BubblePal acts as a comprehensive “super encyclopedia,” responding to children’s inquiries and nurturing curiosity and imagination. With its LLM technology and emotion recognition algorithms, BubblePal intuitively senses children’s emotions, offering empathetic companionship through educational challenges and daily adventures.

Psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory emphasizes the pivotal role of social interaction in cognitive development, particularly through meaningful communication with adults and peers. In today’s fast-paced world, BubblePal bridges this gap for working parents, ensuring consistent high-quality interaction with their children.

An outstanding feature of BubblePal is its interactive storytelling mode, where children collaborate in crafting unique narratives. Unlike conventional story players, BubblePal stimulates creativity and cultivates thinking skills, fostering positive habits and personality development.

Haivivi’s competitive edge lies in its deep understanding of children’s needs and innovative application of AI LLM technology. Led by CEO Li Yong and COO Gao Feng, veterans in internet and hardware industries, Haivivi integrates LLM technology into plush toys, ushering in a new era of intelligent educational and emotional support toys. These toys evolve with each interaction, truly embodying the ethos of “the more you engage, the more it understands.”

In less than two years in the AI toy sector, Haivivi has garnered investments from prestigious venture capital firms and industry leaders, including funds associated with luminaries like professors Gao Bingqiang and Li Zexiang.

With pioneers like Haivivi shaping the AI toy landscape, the traditional toy industry stands poised for transformative change. The future holds boundless opportunities!

Priced at $89, BubblePal is now available on Haivivi’s official website (www.haivivi.com).

Media Contact: Grace Rossi, xiaoman@haivivi.com

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Future FinTech Announces the Appointment of Hu Li as the New CEO

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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Future Fintech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT), (hereinafter referred to as “Future FinTech”, “FTFT” or the “Company”), a comprehensive financial and digital technology service provider, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Mr. Hu Li as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), President and a member of the Board of the Company, effective August 5, 2024.

Mr. Li will be fully responsible for the operation and management of the Company, helping it to expand internationally, manage its investment and financing activities, and promote the Company’s continued strategic transformation and development. Mr. Li replaces Mr. Shanchun Huang as Chief Executive Officer effective August 5, 2024. Mr. Huang resigned as CEO, President and a member of the Board for personal reasons, and not because of any disagreement with the Company, its management or its directors.

Mr. Hu Li has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company since January 2024, and as Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2019. Since September 2021, he has served as an independent Director of Shineco Inc. (Nasdaq: SISI). Mr. Li served as the chief supervisor of Anhui Yihai Mining Equipment Co., Ltd., a public company in the China NEEQ stock market (stock symbol: 831451) from February 2018 to July 2021. From September 2015 to February 2018, Mr. Li served as the Vice General Manager of Shaanxi Huipu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Mr. Li obtained his master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Xi’an Technology University in 2008 and bachelor’s degree from Xi’an Fanyi University in 1996.

Mr. Foyou Li, Future FinTech’s Chairman of the Board, said, “Mr. Hu Li is an excellent executive, having joined the Company five years ago, and he has made many outstanding contributions during this period. Further, Mr. Li has played an important role as the Company transitioned into a fintech company with a diversified portfolio of financial services businesses. Mr. Li has accumulated deep knowledge of our new business and rich management experience during the past five years with the Company. I am very pleased that he has agreed to assume the responsibility as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer and believe that Mr. Li will fulfill the mission of the Company and take it to new heights of achievement and success.”

Mr. Hu Li, said, “I attach great importance to this new appointment and opportunity. First of all, I would like to thank Mr. Shanchun Huang for his great contributions to the Company over the years. Future FinTech’s success and development cannot be separated from the leadership and guidance of Mr. Huang as he effectively developed our corporate structure and current positioning in the fintech industry. I plan to continue to work shoulder to shoulder with the Future FinTech team to help the Company to achieve sustainable development and accelerate the implementation of our global strategic growth plan. As CEO of Future FinTech, my mission is to lead the organization, set its goals and market strategies, and leverage my executive experience to the benefit of our customers, employees and shareholders worldwide.”

About Future Fintech Group Inc.

Future FinTech Group Inc. (NASDAQ: FTFT) is a comprehensive financial and digital technology service provider. The Company, through its subsidiaries, conducts asset management, brokerage and investment banking services in Hong Kong, operates a cross-border payment business in the United Kingdom, and engages in supply chain trading and finance businesses in China. In addition, the Company has initiated digital asset mining farm operations in the United States. FTFT adheres to the concept of improving financial services with digital and internet technology, and provides its business and individual customers with stable, safe and efficient digital financial services. For more information, please visit www.ftft.com.

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Glue Up Announces Strategic Partnership with Cvent to Revolutionize Community Engagement

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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

Glue Up, a leading provider of AI-powered all-in-one membership management solutions, is proud to announce our strategic partnership with Cvent. This collaboration establishes Glue Up as a leader in leveraging innovative technology, advancing community and event management for its 1,500+ associations, chambers, and other communities. Since 2023, Glue Up has been leveraging AI in community management to automate workflows, reduce administrative tasks, and enhance personalized campaigns and engagement, making them a top industry provider.

Glue Up’s innovative CRM can track and report all member engagement, enhancing community and events management. Through a new integration with Cvent, users can sync their events and contact data and utilize the robust platform for event marketing, registration, payment, and more. This collaboration also allows Glue Up clients to easily create small, medium or large-scale events while managing and tracking member engagements, boosting association and chamber management to a new industry level.

“Glue Up has always been at the cutting edge of innovation, and this partnership is a significant milestone in our mission to empower associations and chambers worldwide. ” said Eric Schmidt, CEO of Glue Up. “This collaboration brings major transformation in the association industry as it connects robust Glue Up capabilities with the powerful Cvent event marketing and management platform. Through this integration, we can now enable professional communities with Cvent’s user-friendly small, medium, and large-scale event and trade show tools, and Glue Up’s platform to consolidate data, manage memberships, and engage communities. This combination is set to revolutionize the association industry and bring it to a whole new standard.”

Mike Tenholder, Cvent Head of Alliance Partnerships, added, “We are thrilled to welcome Glue Up as a strategic Alliance Partner. Their commitment to innovation and enhancing user experiences complements our goal of providing best-in-class event management solutions. By integrating Glue Up’s solutions, we can offer our association clients additional tools to enrich their professional communities and streamline their membership engagement processes.”

This partnership brings significant benefits to both Glue Up’s and Cvent’s clients. Glue Up’s clients gain access to an industry-leading event management platform, while Cvent’s users can take advantage of Glue Up’s advanced membership solutions. Together, Glue Up and Cvent aim to deliver unparalleled value and transformative experiences to the association world.

CONTACT: Tiara Jing
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Mecpow Revolutionizes Your Craft Projects with X4 Series Desktop Laser Engravers and Various Tool Options

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BERLIN, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mecpow, a pioneer in innovative crafting solutions, introduces the X4 series laser engraving machines, compliant with European IEC Class 1 and US FDA Class 1 safety standards, along with the MP-30 mug press, the MP-3881 heat press, and the MIG-120 and MMA-120 welding machines, designed to revolutionize possibilities for home creators and DIY enthusiasts.

Mecpow X4/X4 Pro Engraving Machines

  • Safe and Enclosed Design

The X4 Pro features a fully enclosed, transparent cover that ensures superior laser filtration and user safety while providing excellent visibility. It complies with European IEC Class 1 and US FDA Class 1 standards.

  • Powerful Laser Module

The X4 series includes a 22W laser module capable of engraving and cutting materials such as wood, acrylic, and metal. It is compatible with LightBurn, LaserGRBL, and the MKSLaser app for iPhone and Android devices, allowing users to upload photos directly from their mobile devices.

  • User-Friendly Design

The X4 series incorporates a built-in multifunction control panel for standalone operation, simplifying engraving for users of all skill levels.

  • Enhanced Safety Features

The X4 series has integrated flame, tilt, and safety door sensors, along with an emergency stop switch. The X4 Pro also adds LED lighting and a camera module for improved visibility and precise object positioning.

MP-3881 Heat Press: An 8-in-1 versatile machine for applying graphics to metal pots, t-shirts, hats, mugs, and plates. Its advanced dual-tube heating technology ensures even heat distribution for professional-grade embossing.

MP-30 Mug Press: A versatile DIY tool designed for a variety of mugs and tumblers. It boasts an LCD control panel and a large 30 ounce capacity, making it ideal for personalizing your favorite drinkware.

MIG-120/MMA-120 Welding Machines: Dual-voltage welding machines feature a safety protection system, support for both MIG and MMA welding modes, adjustable welding current, and a portable handle, making them suitable for welding applications in various countries.

Pricing & Availability

The X4 series will be available starting August 10, while the other products will be available starting July 30. All will be on Mecpow.com, Geekbuying, Geekmaxi, and Amazon in the EU and US.

About Mecpow

Mecpow is a brand dedicated to empowering creators with reliable and innovative tools. With a focus on safety, quality, and user experience, Mecpow continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of home crafting.

For more information, visit mecpow.com.

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ADP Expands ADP SecurTime to the Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ADP, a global leader in payroll and human capital management solutions, announces the rollout of ADP SecurTime, its cloud-based time and attendance solution, in the Philippines. This rollout aims to streamline payroll and workforce management process capabilities for businesses across the Philippines.

ADP SecurTime, acquired by ADP in 2023, offers robust cloud-based time tracking, attendance management, and workforce management software. It provides businesses with a range of intuitive and insightful features, including:

  • Capture real-time attendance: Utilises biometrics, tablet or mobile phone for real-time tracking
  • Time fraud prevention: Features geo-tagging, geo-fencing, live tracking and alerts
  • Integrated payroll and time: Reduces potential pay inaccuracies and administrative time
  • Centralized dashboard: Offers reports and analytics to identify patterns and discrepancies

“We are proud to introduce ADP SecurTime to the Philippines, empowering businesses with a state-of-the-art time and attendance solution tailored to meet the unique challenges of managing a diverse workforce,” said Jessica Zhang, Senior Vice President of APAC at ADP.

“By integrating our robust payroll solutions with ADP SecurTime, businesses in the Philippines can enhance efficiency and accuracy in workforce management. This powerful combination reduces administrative burdens and saves costs, enabling companies to focus more on strategic growth and employee satisfaction.”

“The rollout also underscores our commitment to supporting businesses with innovative solutions that drive productivity and compliance,” added Zhang.  

ADP provides services to a wide range of businesses and industries, helping organizations manage their payroll, HR, time, tax, and benefits needs. Serving more than one million clients in 140 countries, ADP has the experience and scale to support businesses of all sizes – from small business to global enterprise – across all industries.  

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Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential.  HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll.  Informed by data and designed for people.  Learn more at ADP.com

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MSI Showcases CXL Memory Expansion Server at FMS 2024 Event

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Join the demonstration with Samsung and MemVerge to accelerate next-generation computing

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MSI, a leading global server provider, is showcasing its new CXL (Compute Express Link)-based server platform powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors at The Future of Memory and Storage 2024, at the Samsung booth (#407) and Memverge booth (#1251) in the Santa Clara Convention Center from August 6-8. The CXL memory expansion server is designed to enhance In-Memory Database, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), and High Performance Computing (HPC) application performance.                                                                            

MSI S2301 CXL Memory Expansion Server Boosts Application Performance with Support for CXL 2.0 Memory Expansion
MSI S2301 CXL Memory Expansion Server Boosts Application Performance with Support for CXL 2.0 Memory Expansion

“By adopting innovative CXL technology to expand memory capacity and bandwidth, MSI’s CXL memory expansion server integrates cutting-edge technology from AMD EPYC processors, CXL memory devices, and advanced management software,” said Danny Hsu, General Manager of Enterprise Platform Solutions. “In collaboration with key players in the CXL ecosystem, including AMD, Samsung, and MemVerge, MSI and its partners are driving CXL technology to meet the demands of high-performance data center computing.”

New CXL Memory Expansion Server Redefines High-Performance Computing

CXL Memory Expansion is a cutting-edge technology designed to enhance both the bandwidth and capacity of system memory in modern computing environments. The CXL 2.0 standard introduces a high-performance memory access mechanism that allows expansion devices to directly interface with the CPU’s memory hierarchy, treating the additional memory modules as if they were part of the system’s native memory. By connecting CXL Memory Expansion devices to the system, organizations can scale up their memory resources efficiently, achieving both greater memory capacity and improved data throughput for high-performance computing tasks.

The newly announced MSI S2301 server is ready for select 5th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs and significantly boosts application performance through its support for CXL 2.0 Memory Expansion. By integrating CXL 2.0 over PCIe 5.0 x8 links in an E3.S-2T form factor, the S2301 server allows users to seamlessly add CXL-compliant memory expansion devices, effectively extending the server’s memory resources beyond the limitations of traditional DRAM configurations. This capability enhances application performance in several ways: it increases the total amount of accessible system memory, high-performance computing tasks, and it improves memory bandwidth through direct, coherent access between the CPU and the additional memory modules. The high-speed CXL 2.0 interface enables rapid data transfer and low-latency communication between the server’s core components and the expansion memory, ensuring that applications can handle larger datasets and more simultaneous processes without performance bottlenecks.

CXL Innovative Ecosystem

Samsung’s introduction of the 256GB CXL memory modules based on CXL 2.0 is expected to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation memory solutions.

“Samsung welcomes the collaboration with MSI and AMD that will create a robust ecosystem for the CXL market and optimize the performance of our CXL 2.0 256GB CMM-D. The new CXL DRAM solution is expected to handle various workloads in MSI’s S2301 system,” said Jangseok Choi, vice president of the Memory New Business Planning Team at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung, MSI and AMD look forward to the momentum in innovation enabled through next-generation enterprise servers and data centers.”

Memory Machine X software from MemVerge optimizes the cost and performance of AI and other memory-intensive workloads by intelligently managing tiers of memory. The software tells you if adding CXL memory is appropriate for your application environment and uses bandwidth or latency QoS policies to automatically place your data in the right memory tier for optimum performance.

According to Charles Fan, CEO and Co-founder of MemVerge, “The availability of servers with qualified CXL peripherals and software is a breakthrough for the industry. It marks the beginning of the industry’s ability to satisfy pent-up demand from IT organizations ready to evaluate the added memory capacity and bandwidth expected from CXL.”

The joint demonstration showcases the next-generation CXL interface, which allows for significant expansion of both total system memory capacity and bandwidth via the addition of CXL Memory Expansion devices. With its expandable bandwidth and capacity when used with main DRAM, the technology’s advancement is expected to significantly impact the next-generation computing market.

MemVerge Memory Machine Showing the System Topology and Telemetry of the MSI S2301 with Samsung CXL Memory Modules and DRAM
MemVerge Memory Machine Showing the System Topology and Telemetry of the MSI S2301 with Samsung CXL Memory Modules and DRAM

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Silicon Motion Launches the Best Performance/Watt PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller at FMS 2024

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The Company Also Showcases SSD Solutions for Enterprise, PC, and Automotive AI Applications

TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced SM2508, the best power efficiency PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2.0 client SSD controller for AI PCs and gaming consoles. It’s the world’s first PCIe Gen5 client SSD controller using TSMC’s 6nm EUV process, offering a 50% reduction in power consumption compared to competitive offerings in the 12nm process. With less than 7W power consumption for the entire SSD, it delivers 1.7x better power efficiency than PCIe Gen4 SSDs and up to 70% better than current competitive PCIe Gen5 offerings on the market. Silicon Motion will be showcasing its SM2508 based SSD design and other innovations during the Future of Memory and Storage event from Aug. 6 to 8 at booth :

Silicon Motion’s SM2508 is a superior-performance, low-power PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD controller designed for AI-capable PC notebooks. It supports eight NAND channels with up to 3,600 MT/s per channel, delivering sequential performance speeds of up to 14.5 GB/s and 13.6 GB/s and random performance speeds of up to 2.5M IOPS, providing up to 2x higher performance than PCIe Gen4 products. The SM2508 maximizes PCIe Gen5 performance with an impressive power consumption of approximately 3W. It features Silicon Motion’s proprietary 8th-generation NANDXtend® technology, which includes an on-disk training algorithm designed to reduce ECC timing. This enhancement boosts performance and maximizes power efficiency while ensuring compatibility with the latest 3D TLC/QLC NAND technologies, enabling higher data density and meeting the evolving demands of next-generation AI PCs.

“SSD storage solutions are continuously evolving to meet the new challenges posed by future AI applications, which demand data efficiency and high-performance models,” said Nelson Duann, Silicon Motion’s Senior VP of Client & Automotive Storage Business. “Our PCIe Gen5 SSD controller, with its best-in-class power efficiency, is designed to satisfy the unique demands of today’s AI-capable PCs, delivering high performance and power efficiency to meet the evolving AI PC standards of tomorrow.”

The SM2508 specifications include:

  • PCIe Gen5 x4, NVMe2.0
  • 8 NAND flash channels, up to 3600MT/s
  • TSMC’s 6nm process    
  • Powerful quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R8 CPU supporting four PCIe lanes of 32Gb/s data transfer speed
  • Up to 14.5GB/s and 13.6GB/s sequential performance and up to 2.5M IOPS random performance
  • Support the latest 3D TLC/QLC NAND

The SM2508 is being designed by multiple major SSD vendors including major NAND vendors.  Production ramp of SM2508 is targeted for Q4 of this year.

Besides the SM2508, the Silicon Motion exhibit will also include:

MonTitan™ PCIe Gen5 Enterprise SSD Development Platform for AI Storage Workloads

  • SM8366 : 14 GB/s sequential and 3.5 M IOPS random SSD performance, supporting capacities beyond 128TB with 16 channels providing up to 2400MT/s of TLC and QLC NAND.
  • MonTitan™ : Multi-Dimensional QLC-based PCIe Gen5 SSDs: Enabled by FDP and PerformaShape™ technologies to maximize AI Training Pipeline performance.

UFS 4.0 and USB Storage Solutions for AI PCs and AI Smartphones

  • SM2756 UFS4.0 controller: 65% more power-efficient than previous-generation UFS 3.1.
  • SM2322 USB SSD controller: Double up the capacity of the previous-generation for portable SSDs

Advanced Storage Solutions for AI in Automotive / IoT Edge Applications

Silicon Motion representatives will also be presenting at FMS forums. For further information, please visit: https://www.siliconmotion.com/events/2024FMS/

About Silicon Motion:

We are the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices. We supply more SSD controllers than any other company in the world for servers, PCs and other client devices and are the leading merchant supplier of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT devices and other applications. We also supply customized high-performance hyperscale data center and specialized industrial and automotive SSD solutions. Our customers include most of the NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers and leading OEMs. For further information on Silicon Motion, visit us at www.siliconmotion.com.