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Cyient Wins Top Honors at NASSCOM Engineering and Innovation Excellence Awards 2021

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– Wins four awards across Social Impact Solution of the Year, Engineered in India Product of the Year, and Service Delivery Excellence of the Year

HYDERABAD, India, June 25, 2021 — Cyient, a global engineering and technology solutions company, won four awards at the inaugural edition of the NASSCOM Engineering and Innovation Excellence Awards 2021. The event celebrated stories of innovation and service excellence across the Indian ER&D ecosystem.

Innovation is implicit in Cyient’s DNA, and the company has introduced and adopted multiple initiatives to nurture a culture that focuses on developing innovative solutions for its customers. The company also launched its innovation platform, CyientifIQ, this month to develop future-ready IP-driven solutions between the company’s innovation evangelists and its collaborative ecosystem. These recognitions help strengthen Cyient’s position as a leading global provider of innovative engineering, manufacturing, geospatial, networks, digital, and operations management solutions.

"I want to thank NASSCOM for recognizing our endeavor toward Designing Tomorrow Together with sustainable innovation. These awards are a testament to our continued commitment to innovation for our customers and community. Most importantly, I am grateful to our associates who deliver excellence every day", said Krishna Bodanapu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Cyient.

Cyient won in the following categories:

– Social Impact Solution of the Year: Engineered by Molbio and manufactured by Cyient, Truenat is a first-of-its-kind portable RT-PCR testing kit that enables rapid testing at scale.
– Engineered in India Product of the Year: Cyient’s Smart Power Distribution Panel (SPDP) provides efficient and reliable power distribution within aircrafts and ensures the highest standards of safety.
– Engineered in India Product of the Year: An indigenously developed solution, Cyient’s Software Defined Radio combines state-of-the-art technology to create an advanced communication solution for the Indian army.
– Service Delivery Excellence of the Year: Cyient harnessed the power of 5G to connect 20 million individuals across urban, semi-urban, and rural Australia.

NASSCOM launched its Engineering R&D Showcase to demonstrate India’s role and impact as a global leader in Engineering R&D. The awards showcased high-impact stories of innovation, service delivery excellence, and unique talent capabilities from India along with a discussion on the challenges and best practices for leveraging India’s full potential in Engineering R&D.

About Cyient:

Cyient (Estd: 1991, NSE: CYIENT) is a global engineering and digital technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, Cyient takes solution ownership across the value chain to help customers focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. The company leverages digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, domain knowledge, and technical expertise to solve complex business problems. 

Cyient partners with customers to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements. Cyient’s industry focus includes aerospace and defense, medical technology and healthcare, telecommunications, rail transportation, semiconductor, geospatial, industrial products, and energy and utilities.

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AI-based Analysis of Cancer Tissue Predicts Response to Immunotherapy–Findings to Be Presented at ASCO 2021

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  • Lunit to present four abstracts including one in a ‘Poster Discussion Session’
  • AI-based tissue analysis platform ‘Lunit SCOPE’ to be launched within the second half of 2021: "We aim to make our AI the new standard for cancer treatment"

SEOUL, Korea, June 4, 2021 — A new finding reveals that AI-based tissue analysis can show better prognosis for immunotherapy as well as find more patients eligible for the treatment, according to a medical AI startup, Lunit. The findings will be presented during the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology(ASCO) Annual meeting 2021. The company is to present four poster presentations, including one in a "Poster Discussion Session".

The presentations feature Lunit SCOPE, an AI software that analyzes tissue slide images, developed by Lunit. One finding states that Lunit SCOPE IO—one of Lunit SCOPE product lines—can be used as a new biomarker for the treatment of multiple cancer types. The software analyzes tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes(TIL) in cancer patients’ tissue slides, assigning a score to each criterion. Upon validation with real-world data, the results showed that the higher the score, the better the response to immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment, a subtype of immunotherapy.

TIL is known as a potential tumor agnostic biomarker for ICI therapy. Lunit has been validating the clinical application of Lunit SCOPE IO for predicting ICI treatment outcomes in advanced lung cancer. This study expanded the clinical application of Lunit SCOPE IO across multiple cancer types. The study was verified by more than 1,000 real-world patient data of 9 cancer types, which were collected from major institutions including Stanford University Medical Center.

"With multiple researches and long-term studies, we have been validating the effectiveness of an AI-based tissue analysis platform called ‘Lunit SCOPE’ that can help predict a cancer patient’s response to immunotherapy," said Chan-young Ock, Chief Medical Officer of Lunit.

Online demo image of Lunit SCOPE
Online demo image of Lunit SCOPE

Lunit will also present a study on Lunit SCOPE PD-L1. AI analysis of PD-L1 expression can generate objective quantification, which can lead to accurately finding subjects for ICI therapy among non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.

"Currently, pathologists interpret tissue slides through the naked eye. They assess PD-L1 expression level, which is the current standard for clinical application, but there are limitations. With the help of Lunit SCOPE PD-L1, which was trained with data including PD-L1 expression results of 380,000 cancer cells, we are able to find more patients who would respond to ICI therapy, 50% more, according to our study," said Ock.

Lunit also announced that one of its abstracts about assessment of breast cancer risk has been selected for the ASCO 2021 ‘Poster Discussion Session’. Around 20% among all poster presentations are selected for this session, through strict review by the ASCO committee.

According to this study, unique parenchymal pattern with future breast cancer risk among breast cancer patients was identified by AI. Among breast cancer patients who developed cancer on one of the breasts, images from the other ‘normal’ side were collected and labeled as ‘high risk’. After training the AI with this dataset, the algorithm was validated on more than 4,000 external cases. The results showed that Lunit’s AI distinguished between high-risk and normal tissue with high accuracy, showing potential to be used as an independent biomarker to select high-risk populations based on mammography alone.

"Through continuous research, Lunit has been presenting groundbreaking findings at ASCO since 2019," said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit. "It is considered a remarkable achievement for a medical AI startup to present four abstracts at such a renowned global medical conference. We are now focusing on the next stage, going beyond academic research to productization of our AI softwares to be used in actual cancer research, and eventually, clinical practice. We are planning to formally launch Lunit SCOPE products this year, taking steps on setting our AI as the new standard of cancer treatment."

Marking its 57th anniversary, ASCO 2021 will be held online from June 4 to 8 due to COVID-19. More than 45,000 medical professionals from over 150 countries worldwide take part in the meeting to share the latest R&D achievements and insights related to cancer treatment.

Lunit Abstract Information at ASCO 2021

Abstract #2607
Title: Artificial intelligence-powered spatial analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes predicts survival after immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy across multiple cancer types.
Session Title: Developmental Therapeutics—Immunotherapy
Session Type: Poster Session
Online Demo: demo.scope.lunit.io/io

Abstract #9026
Title: Clinical performance of artificial intelligence-powered annotation of tumor cell PD-L1 expression for treatment of immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Session Title: Lung Cancer—Non-Small Cell Metastatic
Session Type: Poster Session
Online Demo: demo.scope.lunit.io/pdl1

Abstract #1568
Title: AI-based imaging biomarker in mammography for prediction of tumor invasiveness.
Session Title: Care Delivery and Regulatory Policy
Session Type: Poster Session

Abstract #10519
Title: Development of AI-powered imaging biomarker for breast cancer risk assessment on the basis of mammography alone.
Session Title: Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Hereditary Cancer
Session Type: Poster Discussion Session

Contact：
Yunyoung Noh, Communications Manager
+82-10-6460-9316
yynoh@lunit.io

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Intelligent Automation Leader Laiye Appoints Ronen Lamdan To Head International Expansion

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BEIJING, May 21, 2021 — Following on from $50 million in series C+ funding in a round jointly led by Ping An Global Voyager Fund and Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Equity Investment Fund, Laiye is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronen Lamdan as the CEO International.

As the CEO International, Ronen will lead the international expansion of Laiye. Building on the recent establishment of its new overseas office in Singapore which serves as the headquarters of the Asia Pacific region, Laiye will seek to partner with prominent enterprises Asia/Pacific and Europe, Middle East and Africa, while collaborating with small and medium enterprises to deliver productivity, transformation and growth that serves our customers and empowers our communities.

Ronen Lamdan has over 15 years of experience leading Sales and Marketing for some of the world’s largest and most successful Enterprise Software companies. Most recently, he served as the Managing Director at WorkFusion, a top 4 RPA vendor and the leader in AI-powered Intelligent Automation. Ronen is a thought leader in cognitive automation, artificial intelligence and process optimization across industries. Ronen held leadership roles at Microsoft, IBM, FileNet ($1.6B acquisition), NetSuite ($9.3B acquisition), Mercury ($4.5B acquisition) and a number of startups.

"We warmly welcome Ronen into our team, and we believe that Laiye would be better prepared with him on board, to enable more customers to transition from the legacy RPA approach to Intelligent Automation using business user-friendly AI which enables them to run operations more efficiently, at lower cost, with higher accuracy and build digital skills in the workforce.  Additionally, Laiye will continue to recruit high-skilled talent in vertical industries to unlock new opportunities in the global marketplace." said chairman and CEO of Laiye, Wang Guanchun.

"I’m excited to announce my new role, and looking forward to leading, inspiring and building out my global teams and partnering with our customers to drive exponential efficiency, efficacy and compliance across their business operations.  Laiye is perfectly positioned to deliver productivity, transformation and growth that serves our customers and empower our communities." Ronen said.

Laiye and its solution is a unique confluence and integration across process, record and document, communication and collaboration. It has accomplished several milestones through its innovative product offerings and fast developing ecosystem over the past year. Its annual RPA software subscription revenue soared with an impressive 900% year-over-year growth, and has an expansive community with nearly 400, 000 developers and more than 500 partners.

Laiye’s ambition aims to foster the world’s largest developer community for software robots and build the world’s largest bot marketplace in the next 3 years. And the company plans to certify at least 1 million software robot developers by 2025. As the CEO International, Ronen will help Laiye to expand globally. 

Laiye plans to hold its first global webinar  <LAIYE LEAD 2021  Laiye Intelligent Automation Platform Launch> on this May 25th. Ronen, other C-level members from Laiye, and Analyst from Forrester will together share their unique views about RPA+AI industry. Please Stay tuned.

About Laiye

Laiye has rich experience in RPA + AI and helps business and people realize their full potential by optimizing the human-machine collaborative alliance with sophisticated, dynamic, productivity-enhancing digital, low-code "workforce solutions". Laiye delivers the deepest, most advanced AI/RPA/NLP solutions to help businesses become more efficient, effective, agile, and successful. And it frees people to focus on meaningful, innovative, mission-critical initiatives.

Core technologies include robotic process automation (RPA), process mining, natural language processing (NLP), conversational intelligence, text recognition, and image recognition.

www.laiye.com/en

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Globalization Partners Helps Ecolex Achieve Lightning-Fast International Expansion

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When Opportunity Arises, They Can Easily Capitalize on Demand

BOSTON and SINGAPORE, May 18, 2021 — Globalization Partners, which enables companies to hire anyone, anywhere, quickly, and easily, via its AI-driven, automated and fully compliant global Employer of Record (EOR) platform today announced that Ecolex, a leading bioscience based enterprise, is utilizing its solution to quickly and compliantly expand into new markets.

Ecolex needed to hire talent outside of their home base in the U.S., but when they evaluated the options, the company struggled to find a single solution that covered all their needs – especially when it came to staying on top of changing, complex international regulations.  They then turned to Globalization Partner’s end-to-end solution which not only provided a platform for payroll and expense management, but it also lifted the risk of hiring internationally. A main advantage: with its own entities around the world, Globalization Partners provides a local presence with a global reach.

"We needed to hire talent in Singapore and being able to rely on Globalization Partners which has a presence there makes our lives so much easier. No more time zone issues that had been occurring with our previous EOR provider or trouble working together," said Rosalind Lee, Corporate Finance and Business Controller at Ecolex. "What’s more, Globalization Partners’ team addresses our needs and concerns no matter what time of day it is. They have compliance on lockdown, particularly pertaining to Employment Pass issues."

From its primary business of producing vegetable-oil products in 2004, Ecolex has since diversified its portfolio to include dairy products and food ingredients, as well as personal and home care products. Ecolex is in growth mode and as the company turns its focus to one of the fastest-growing countries in Northeast Asia and other regions around the globe, the ability to have a local presence enables them to provide a more specialized, offering. Now, working with Globalization Partners, the company can quickly and easily seamlessly integrate teams of local talent in new markets wherever demand is detected.

"Our solution opens up the gateway to hiring talent anywhere in the world and is the most comprehensive in the EOR industry," said Charles Ferguson, General Manager, Asia Pacific. "Our in-country experts can support any and all HR and compliance needs which is a game changer for companies like Ecolex who want to take advantage of new market opportunities now."

"Globalization Partners’ platform provides total visibility of the teams we set up in other countries. We know that with a simple click, we can go into a new market which for us, will be Argentina next," said Lee. 

As an EOR, Globalization Partners allows companies to hire anywhere in the world by serving as the legal employer, handling payroll, taxes, and benefits, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations, freeing up companies to manage and direct the daily work of their team members.

To see a demonstration of our technology, please watch this video.

About Globalization Partners  
Hire anyone, anywhere, quickly and easily. Use our AI-driven, automated, fully compliant global Employer of Record platform powered by our in-house worldwide HR experts. Leave the complexities of global employment to the named industry leader that consistently attains 97% customer satisfaction ratings. With Globalization Partners, you can succeed faster. 

Globalization Partners: Breaking Down Barriers for Everyone, Everywhere 

To learn more, please visit: globalization-partners.com or connect with us via Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, or check out our Blog.

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Karen Pantinas
Kpantinas@globalization-partners.com
617-729-4466

Touchdown for Globalization Partners, Asia Pacific
Melinda Ilagan
milagan@touchdownpr.com 

 

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Solid-state battery maker ProLogium receives another Edison Award

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TAIPEI, April 23, 2021 — The 2021 Edison Awards gala was held in Fort Meyers, Florida on Thursday, April 22. Solid-state battery maker ProLogium has been awarded a bronze award. ProLogium has been selected as a finalist for the category of Critical Human Infrastructure. The three finalists in the subcategory are all outstanding examples of utilizing technology innovation as a means to promote safety and efficiency of electricity use. ProLogium is chosen for its proprietary ASM (Active Safety Mechanism) technology designed for battery safety. Winners are decided by the votes of 3,000 senior industry leaders, making the award a truly special honor.

Founded in 1987, the Edison Awards is an annual celebration of innovative technology highlighting excellent inventions for the betterment of human life. ProLogium is the only solid-state battery company in the world that has been recognized two times in the Awards’ over 100 years of history. Back in 2019, ProLogium won its first Edison Gold Award for its patented BiPolar+ technology. The BiPolar+ technology took solid-state battery performance to a whole new level, while the ASM technology guarantees absolute safety. This signifies another major step forward for the application of solid-state battery in EV cars.

Why did ProLogium want to develop the ASM technology for the market?

Absolute safety can only be achieved when battery safety is assured at the cell level. Unsafe cells can lead to the risk of thermal runaway even when the module is well protected. Solid-state battery is intrinsically safe because of its use of solid-state electrolyte. This means passive safety is guaranteed. However, when large quantities of electrodes and cells are densely packed and stacked, innovative technology is needed to enable active safety.

The ASM, or Active Safety Mechanism, is a technology developed by ProLogium that actively terminates the thermal runaway reaction and ensures the safety of battery cells. The ASM is unlike any other active safety mechanism that came before it. We have seen mechanisms using flame retardant to reduce combustion, or adding additives to slow down the electrochemistry and delay thermal runaway. However, these methods will inevitably hinder battery performance. That is why ProLogium decided to take a more fundamental approach and develop a mechanism that reduces energy and prevents thermal runaway.

"We believe that ASM is the only way to absolute safety for EV and ESS battery. With the ASM technology, we are able to fulfill our commitment to battery safety. We hope to combine the ASM with the MAB, ProLogium’s propriety modular technology, and introduce our battery module to the market, so that we can help automotive OEMs as well as customers with needs for large-capacity battery packs to optimize their product performance and eliminate any risk of fire or explosion. In other words, we can make truly safe battery with excellent mileage capacity and usher in a new era for solid-state battery." CEO of ProLogium, Vincent Yang said in an interview.

As stated by Martin Eberhard, co–founder, original CEO and chairman of Tesla, "ProLogium’s solid-state electrolyte battery technology is the most exciting new development I have seen in this field. The combination of safety, aging characteristics, fast charge rate, and bipolar packaging, all without sacrifice energy density, and at a competitive price, make ProLogium cells the best I have seen for automotive applications."

To learn more about ProLogium, visit: http://www.prologium.com/

 

 

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Free People from Monotonous Work: OMRON Releases FH-SMD Series 3D Vision Sensor for Robot Arms

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– Human-like Fast Detection and Flexibility for Automating Part Picking –

KYOTO, Japan, March 3, 2021 — OMRON Corporation based in Kyoto, Japan, announced the release in March of its new FH-SMD Series 3D Vision Sensor. The FH-SMD Series can be mounted on a robot to recognize randomly placed (bulk) automotive parts in three dimensions, enabling space-saving assembly, inspection, and pick & place, which are difficult with conventional robots, and improving productivity. OMRON continues to contribute to bringing innovation to manufacturing sites through total solutions combining robots and automation devices.

Image1: The FH-SMD Series mounted on OMRON’s collaborative robot recognizes bulk parts in three dimensions
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Production workers are hard to come by these days, and labor costs have risen sharply. Manufacturers are now facing intense pressure to automate processes that rely on the senses of experienced human workers. Moreover, production workers now need to work harmoniously with machines to raise productivity amid the COVID-19 crisis. In particular, the automotive industry requires vision sensors as the eyes of robots that are indispensable for automation because it is difficult for machines to recognize positions and postures of various complex-shaped parts. However, conventional large 3D vision sensors take a long time to detect the status of targets as well as needing large spaces and large mounting equipment. These are barriers to installation into preexisting spaces and automation that provides human-level performance.

The new FH-SMD Series 3D Vision Sensor is small and light enough to be mounted on a robot arm, eliminating the need for special mounting equipment and thus saving space. This sensor can be moved to change viewpoints and easily recognize parts, reducing blind spots and providing reliable detection. In addition, the newly developed 3D measurement technology enables part detection in approximately 0.4 seconds (*1) regardless of the shape and location. Bulk parts assembly can be automated smoothly.

OMRON set forth a strategic concept called "innovative-Automation" consisting of three innovations or "i’s" — "integrated" (control evolution), "intelligent" (development of intelligence by ICT), and "interactive" (new harmonization between people and machines). By providing productive automation solutions combining the FH-SMD Series and robots, OMRON accelerates the creation of "interactive" manufacturing sites — key to the materialization of "innovative-Automation" — together with its client companies.

Note:
(*1) Total time for 3D measurement and 3D recognition under OMRON’s specified conditions.

Features

1. Fits in preexisting compact spaces

The new small and light 3D vision sensor for robot arms saves installation space. There is no need for big mounting equipment and a major layout change which are required for other 3D vision sensors.

Image2: Features
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Examples of using FH-SMD with robot

Flexible part picking from multiple locations, easily transportable to where needed

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2. Faster cycle time thanks to human-like speed and flexibility High-speed detection in approximately 0.4 seconds (*1) makes picking smooth.

High-speed detection is accomplished by 3D measurement technology to create 3D shape images and 3D recognition technology to identify the position and posture of targets.

(*1) Please refer to the previous note.

Image5: High-speed detection
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The camera changes the viewpoint to detect parts at high speeds, reducing blind spots.

Image6: Examples of using FH-SMD with robot
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3. Easy setup without manuals

The wizards guide operators step-by-step by setting up a picking application, from camera setup to calibration.

Image7: Easy setup without manuals
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4. System configuration

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5. Specifications

https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202102251517-O1-BF2dBqt9.pdf

About "innovative-Automation"

Recently, OMRON has developed a manufacturing innovation concept, called "innovative-Automation." With this concept, OMRON is currently committed to bringing innovation to manufacturing sites through three key innovations, or three "i’s." Through these innovations in the area of automation, OMRON aims to enable significant productivity improvements in manufacturing sites in order to achieve high-value-added manufacturing.

With the first "i," "integrated" (control evolution), OMRON will seek to advance automated control technology so that virtually any operator, even inexperienced operators, can effortlessly perform work that previously required the expert skills of experienced workers. With the second "i," "intelligent" (development of intelligence by ICT), OMRON seeks to create constantly evolving equipment and production lines. By adopting a wide range of control devices and artificial intelligence (AI), machines can learn through experience and maintain themselves in optimal condition. For the third "i," "interactive" (new harmonization between people and machines), OMRON pursues the development of a new harmonious relationship between human operators and machines; as they work together in the same workspace, machines will be able to assist human operators by recognizing human thoughts and behavior in a way that only OMRON, a specialist control equipment manufacturer who knows production floors inside and out, can realize.

About OMRON Corporation

OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of "Sensing & Control + Think." OMRON’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to social systems, healthcare, and environmental solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 30,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in around 120 countries and regions. In the field of industrial automation, OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced automation technology and products, as well as through extensive customer support, in order to help create a better society. For more information, visit OMRON’s website: http://www.omron.com/

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SEMI Applauds President Biden, Bipartisan Congressional Leaders for Supporting Semiconductor Supply Chain Incentives

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MILPITAS, Calif., Feb. 26, 2021 — SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today released the following statement from president and CEO Ajit Manocha on the support of funding incentives to expand U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research by President Biden and a bipartisan group of members of Congress in a meeting at the White House on February 24, 2021.

"We thank President Biden and bipartisan congressional leaders for their support of incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research. Enacting an investment tax credit and funding the programs authorized last year will help build needed semiconductor manufacturing capacity in the U.S. and reverse America’s declining share of global chip production. We look forward to working with the Biden administration and Congress on these and other policies to strengthen the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain that is the lifeblood of technology innovation driving countless societal and economic benefits worldwide."

SEMI strongly supported the CHIPS for America Act, which included a refundable investment tax credit (ITC) to build U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capacity, a Commerce Department program to provide grants to semiconductor manufacturing projects, and authorizations for significant new semiconductor research programs and funding. The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act signed into law this January authorized the Commerce Department and semiconductor research programs in the CHIPS for America Act but failed to provide new funding. SEMI supports enactment of all three major pillars of the CHIPS for America Act, which together will promote U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing.

Attending the meeting with President Biden were Sens. Cornyn (R-TX), Warner (D-VA), Baldwin (D-WI), Blackburn (R-TN), Braun (R-IN), Duckworth (D-IL), Hassan (D-NH), and Portman (R-OH); and Reps. Matsui (D-CA), McCaul (R-TX), and Joyce (R-PA).

About SEMI

SEMI® connects more than 2,400 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA) and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Phone: 1.408.943.7870
Email: sbahou@semi.org

 

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Kicking off the next-gen supply chain: HARTING runs at full speed with Körber

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HARTING takes leaps towards the future with software and automation solutions from Körber to improve delivery performance significantly

HAMBURG, Germany, Feb. 10, 2021 — Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, is taking big steps towards the future with the HARTING Technology Group; a leading global supplier of industrial connectivity technology. The new European Distribution Centre (EDC) opened in 2019 in Espelkamp, Germany, is running smoothly and setting new standards: up to 10,000 parcels and 200 pallets are dispatched by 110 trucks and transporters each day.

HARTING invested more than 40 million Euros in the EDC, representing the biggest single investment in its history to increase capacities in light of the company’s growth. Construction on the 7.6 hectare (18.78 acres) site started in 2017, with the first operation following the next year. HARTING now relies on a highly integrated logistics system of modern automation solutions and SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) including SAP EWM MFS (Material Flow System). Automated guided vehicle systems are taking over most goods movements. The highly modern plant counts 19 programmable logic controllers – an integrative masterpiece.

The new warehouse capacities are impressive: its highlights are storage systems in form of a 20 m tall high-bay warehouse with 6.900 pallet spaces, a ten-aisle automatic small parts storage with 120.000 bin spaces as well as a downstream two-aisle shuttle small parts storage serving as a sequencing buffer. Thanks to many years of experience in system integration, Körber was able to contribute consultation, software and automation solutions to increase flexibility significantly in critical areas. Optimizations were taken up in the 6,500 square meter picking area in particular to improve the order picking of up to 20,000 customer order items daily being picked and packed according to individual customer requirements. In total, HARTING improved its delivery performance significantly.

"The new EDC went live at just the right time", underlines Achim Meyer, managing director at HARTING Logistics. "The growing challenges of the industry demand maximum efficiency. The expert team at Körber has not only introduced a high-performance software and automation solution but also the necessary process experience for the integration of the entire solution."

"The supply chain is increasingly complex, with more products, from more suppliers, fulfilled through more channels," explains Dirk Hejnal, CEO of Körber Supply Chain. "Technology meant to solve these problems can often add to this complexity. Körber sealed the deal with Harting thanks to our comprehensive range of solutions and service offerings, combined with our holistic consulting and implementation expertise. The result is impressive and reduces complexity considerably, especially in the light of today’s volatile markets."

About HARTING
The HARTING Stiftung & Co. KG with headquarters in Espelkamp, Germany, was founded in 1945. The company is a provider of industrial connection technology for the three areas "Power", "Signal", and "Data". Around 5,300 employees generated a revenue of 750 million Euros in business year 2018/19.

About the Körber Business Area Supply Chain
Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. We are a global partner not just for today, but also as the needs of supply chains continue to evolve. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Find out more on www.koerber-supplychain.com  

Contact:
Heather Smith
Director Corporate Communications
Körber Supply Chain
Heather.smith@koerber-supplychain.com
T +1 800 3283271

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ISSA and INFORMA Markets Solidify Partnership in China Asia’s Flagship Cleaning Industry Event

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SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2021 — ISSA and Informa Markets have solidified a strategic partnership to serve the Chinese global cleaning industry through the launch of an ISSA Pavilion at Informa’s China Clean Expo. More than 35,000 industry leaders and 600+ companies from around the globe are convening at the China Clean Expo (CCE) March 30 – April 2, 2021 for a 4-day event being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China.

"ISSA is very happy to further expand our strong global partnership with Informa Markets by offering the ISSA pavilion at this year’s China Clean Expo," said Dianna Steinbach, ISSA Vice President of International Services. "This is a natural continuation of the ongoing relationship between ISSA China and the CCE show, combining ISSA’s more than 10 years of experience educating and serving the Chinese cleaning industry with CCE’s more than 21 years of providing a national platform for cleaning professionals to meet, network and do business."

The CCE show was launched when China’s cleaning industry began to develop. Over the past 21 years it has grown into China’s leading cleaning event serving the community of facility managers and cleaning service providers. Today CCE is a part of Hotel & Shop Plus – the mega event gathering real estate developers, hotels and shopping malls, brings the cleaning industry more potential buyers and business opportunities in the commercial cleaning field.

"We are happy to work closely with Informa Markets US and ISSA to launch the ISSA Pavilion on the CCE 2021 show floor. It will not only bring international advanced experience and ideas to China’s fast-growing cleaning industry but also will introduce overseas innovative equipment, products and solutions to the huge China market. By joining forces and sharing resources, I believe together we can promote better development of the cleaning industry!" said XQ Zhang, Managing Director of Sinoexpo Informa Markets.

Visitors can source new cleaning solutions for commercial, cleaning, industrial cleaning, public utilities, municipal environmental sanitation, indoor environment purification and property, provided by international and local Chinese companies.

The CCE event features a series of activities themed as "Intelligence and Craftsmanship" including summit forums, China Cleaning Skill Competition, Smart Cleaning Show and Golden Palace & Golden Diamond 2.0 Awards Ceremony, connecting the whole industry and promoting the development of China’s cleaning industry.

The ISSA Pavilion at China Clean Expo will be a hub offering ongoing education and networking, surrounded by a selection of innovative exhibitors displaying new solutions. Located in Exhibit Hall N3, the ISSA Pavilion is near key show features such as the Epidemic Prevention Zone and European Brand Zone. Additionally, the pavilion is conveniently located near Forum Area B where ISSA Pavilion exhibitors and speakers can participate in forums, deliver elevator pitches and conduct panel discussions.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The ISSA Pavilion at China Clean Expo establishes a framework for communication and awareness best practices throughout the world and more specifically in the Chinese market.

The ISSA Pavilion is ideal for providers of cleaning and facility management products and solutions looking to grow their reach in the Chinese market.  Companies seeking to reach key decision-makers within the Chinese market have an opportunity to not only build brand awareness abroad but to improve company positions as a leading player in the worldwide cleaning industry.

This high-profile area will attract executive decision makers from commercial cleaning, industrial cleaning, hospitality, retail, public utilities, municipal environmental sanitation, indoor environment purification and other public venues of all sizes seeking to improve operating procedures.

IN-PERSON EXHIBIT & DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES

The ISSA Pavilion at China Clean Expo offers flexible opportunities that enable companies around the world to showcase products and services in-person during the four-day event. Additionally, it delivers online brand awareness offerings throughout the year.

NEW & GROWING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION EFFORTS

Remaining of the utmost priority, ISSA and Informa Markets continue to source new opportunities to provide member value and outstanding content by scaling exhibitions and experiences globally. The continued partnership will enable the worldwide cleaning industry to flourish and bring value to the global cleaning community as part of its mission to change the way the world views cleaning.

Paired with the growing family of events, ISSA also brings to the partnership a wide offering of international certifications, accreditations such as GBAC STAR™ Facility Accreditation, training, market intelligence, market expansion consulting, business networking and many other benefits to each local region.

One example of the marriage between ISSA’s industry knowledge and Informa’s event expertise was the ISSA Biorisk Symposium Series hosted in late 2020 in China, India and Thailand, which brought together esteemed international experts on infection prevention with local industry and government leaders to discuss the ongoing needs to protect public health and return citizens safely to the built environment.

ISSA & INFORMA GLOBAL SHOWS PORTFOLIO

TheISSA & Informa Global Shows Portfolio has become the single platform where all industry specialists converge. Across all B2B tradeshows, conferences and educational symposiums in the portfolio, ISSA and Informa take pride in disseminating knowledge, enhancing education, connecting buyers and sellers, and promoting the advancement of cleaning technologies to enhance a healthy and sustainable living environment.

As the evolving impacts of COVID-19 ripple through communities, the world has faced unforeseen challenges. Dynamic global markets are forcing organizations to innovate at a blinding speed to stay ahead. Rapid advances in technology are providing both opportunities and challenges for testing leaders. The ISSA & Informa Global Shows Portfolio provides a unique platform for professionals to join in the conversation with peers as experienced business leaders share ways to lead through innovation.

"The portfolio of ISSA & Informa Global Shows maintains the unified objective of changing the way the world views cleaning. We’re honored and excited to expand and start serving more global communities. We have a record number of exciting events taking place around the world including Europe, China, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America, Canada and the United States," said Lindsay Roberts, Group Director, Informa Markets US.

For further information on ISSA Global Shows, visit https://www.issashow.com/en/industry/issa-global-shows.html.

CHINA CLEAN EXPO (CCE)

Asia’s Flagship Cleaning Industry Event – CCE, launched in 2002, has become one of the largest meeting points of the Asian cleaning industry and the most valuable channel accessing Chinese cleaning manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers. The event showcases a wide range of products from commercial cleaning, industry cleaning, public cleaning, municipal cleaning, and personal and home care.

China is now the hub of the worldwide cleaning production equipment, tools, and chemicals. Buyers have the unique opportunity to source from a large amount of product in different qualities and price ranges. A variety of products are exhibited at the Expo, such as cleaning machinery, sanitary tools and accessories, cleaning chemical agent, sanitation supplies, antibacterial disinfection equipment, and solid waste treatment equipment. CCE, which provides one-stop professional cleaning solutions for commercial, cleaning, industrial cleaning, public utilities, municipal environmental sanitation, indoor environment purification, and property, is an important channel for internationally famous brands to understand and enter China’s market. For further information visit chinacleanexpo.com.

HOTEL & SHOP PLUS

As the first professional trade show concentrating on engineering sourcing and industry communication for hotels and commercial space in China, Hotel & Shop Plus has attracted the attention of the whole industry once launched in 2017.

Co-organized by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd., China Tourist Hotels Association, China Commerce Association for General Merchandise, China Association of Lighting Industry and China Architectural Culture Centre, Hotel & Shop Plus combines diverse categories closely connected with hotels and commercial space including design, operation, furniture, cleaning, smart retail and franchise. The mega event aims to build and expand the industry ecosphere centered by Hotel & Shop Plus and provides a one stop purchasing platform of construction and operation for hotels and commercial space.

Covering the exhibition space of 210,000 sqm, Hotel & Shop Plus 2019 witnessed the presence of 3,000+ exhibitors showcasing their products and services to 147,166 visitors from 105 countries and regions. For more information, please visit https://en.jiagle.com/cs-hotelplus/.  

ISSA, THE WORLDWIDE CLEANING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

With more than 9,300 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Head quartered in Northbrook, IL, USA, the association has regional offices in Mainz, Germany; Whitby, Canada; Parramatta, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit www.issa.com.

INFORMA MARKETS
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.

ISSA SHOW NORTH AMERICA

The ISSA Show North America exhibition and conference brings together executives and leaders from all segments of the commercial and residential cleaning industries. This annual event is produced in partnership by Informa Markets and ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and is the leading platform for manufacturers, distributors, and facility service providers to connect, do business, and share information. In addition to an expansive exhibit hall, the show offers a robust education program where attendees learn the latest trends from industry experts, discuss best practices with peers, and earn technical training and professional certification. For more information, visit issashow.com.

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DOBOT MG400 Desktop Collaborative Robot Unlocks New Possibilities for Robotic Applications

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MG400 looks to help small and midsized businesses beef up productivity with consumer-level accessibility and affordability.

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 26, 2021 — DOBOT, a world-leading provider of intelligent robotic arm solutions, has recently unveiled DOBOT MG400, a lightweight desktop robot for automation and human-robot collaboration. MG400 is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter. Lately, DOBOT has raised 320 million yuan (about $50 million) in Series C Financing.

DOBOT MG400 Desktop Collaborative Robot Unlocks New Possibilities for Robotic Applications
DOBOT MG400 Desktop Collaborative Robot Unlocks New Possibilities for Robotic Applications

With one third the cost of a typical industrial robot, DOBOT aims to popularize access to robotic applications for every industry. MG400 seamlessly integrates into various manufacturing processes by performing tasks such as loading and unloading, dispensing, inspection, and testing. MG400 also excels in liquid handling and specimen processing at biomedical and chemical laboratories. Furthermore, it greatly facilitates automation and robotics research in universities.

"MG400 inherits our philosophy to prioritize compactness, cost efficiency and time saving. We’ve made it lightweight and flexible to help businesses automate existing processes and workflow across industries. Our ultimate goal to consumerize industrial-grade robots the way Apple did with personal computers." said Jerry Liu, founder and CEO of DOBOT.

Consumer-Level Ease of Use

  • 10 Minutes Deployment: Taking up the same footprint as a laptop and weighing only 8 kilos, MG400 is compact enough to sit workbench or work alongside an existing line or cell.
  • Multiple Controls for Beginners & Professionals: MG400 is programmable through teach and playback, graphical block program and LUA script.
  • Easy to Teach: Drag and move the robot to teach it a specific path.

Reassuringly Safe to Work Alongside

Powered by collision detection algorithm, MG400 achieves collision force threshold of less than 12N. MG400 needs no security fence and stops instantly when it touches an obstacle.

Industrial-Grade Performance

  • High Precision: guaranteed repeatability of up to±0.05mm, the same thickness as a human hair
  • Payload: 500g
  • Joint Maximum Speed: 300°/s
  • Reach: 440 mm

MG400 Kickstarter campaign: click here.

Media Kit: click here.

About DOBOT

DOBOT is a world-leading provider of intelligent robotics arm solutions. DOBOT has sold more than 40,000 robots in 100 countries, connecting over 200,000 in manufacturing, education and business. DOBOT has vast experience in mechanical transmission, robot structure design, dynamic control algorithm, low voltage DC motor and servo drive, securing 130 intellectual property rights and 72 software copyrights domestically and internationally.