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CES 2021 “Clean Air on the Go”, LUFTQI’s Portable Air Purifier is an Essential Part of “New Normal”

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TAIPEI, Jan. 19, 2021 — LUFTQI from Rice Ear Ltd. was launched to help sustain human well being in the face of the rise in catastrophic events worldwide such as global warming, massive bushfires, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. LUFTQI anticipates that demand for related products will continue to rise as urbanization, pollution, and the risk of future pandemics continue to escalate. By 2030, it is estimated that 12.5% of the world’s population will live in 33 megacities, concentrating more people together and reducing the living space available to each individual. Moreover, globalization trends are continuing the upward trends in environmental pollution.

Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution.
Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution.

LUFTQI Continues to Innovate Air Purifying Technology, while Remaining "Mini but Mighty"

The brand’s first Indiegogo campaign in 2018, launched the company’s innovative photocatalytic purification technology. From LOFTQI’s first generation mini air purifier: LUFT QI 1.0 to LUFT Cube 2.0, LOFTQI features reduced operating noise levels and a more modern, mesh exterior design. The LUFT Cube received two award recognitions, including the CES Innovation Award and Taiwan Excellence Award, in 2020. The innovation has continued in the third generation LUFT Duo 3.0, with a doubling of air purifying capability in a similarly small size. LOFTQI’s next generation product, LUFT Sense, will increase 5% of its sterilizing rate to 95%, triple its capability, and feature an onboard sensor function and APP for better user experience. Every generation of LUFT reflects clear improvements in energy efficiency, noise reduction, and reductions in toxic gases and orders, but retains exceptional portability to meet the needs of everyday life.

Current air purifying products face significant challenges. Their size and battery requirement limit portability and they require expensive HEPA filter replacements on a regular basis. Keeping sustainability in mind, LUFTQI has the solution. Its LUFT products are small in size, making them easy to transport and use in multiple locations such as offices, cars, and anywhere you want to breathe safe, filtered air. LUFT products’ filter-free design do not require filter replacements to trap allergen particles, which also further reduces the risk of allergens accumulating on HEPA filters.  LUFT Duo operates with SPP Nano technology, using a solid-state light that activates photocatalysis purification to decompose and destroy aero-allergens such as odors, pollutants, and toxic chemicals then converts these into water and carbon dioxide. Another clear benefit is that no ozone is produced in the process. LUFT Duo is powered by a USB type-C charger and costs less than $2 per year to operate with moderate usage.

Behind the success of LUFTQI is a multidisciplinary, highly experienced team. LUFTQI’s two top executives, Titus Chang and Morgan Song, bring 35 years of combined experience in the LED industry. Technical consultant Andrew Chu, an executive secretary at APEC research center, and Yen Ma lead LUFTQI’s creative brand design efforts.

"Good Air, Anytime and Everywhere" – LOFTQI Looks forward to Going Global

LOFTQI has a steady plan for near-term development. Current performance reflects strong global market potential. In 2019-2020, LOFTQI has focused on building brand awareness through crowdfunding and marketing efforts in Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and the United States. In terms of sales, LOFTQI projects are now being sold in over 80 countries, with revenues exceeding NT$20 million. In 2021-2022, the brand will expand into B2B2C opportunities, enter new markets in Southeast Asia and Russia after Europe and Middle East. LOFTQI will also explore new co-branding and customization opportunities. Revenues during this period are expected to top NT$60 million.

LUFTQI products continue to raise the bar in the air purifying industry to meet consumer’s increasing expectations for personal air quality. With each product generation, LUFTQI seeks to deliver better solutions and innovations. Building on their previous success at CES, LUFTQI has been selected by Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) as one of the 100 featured Taiwanese startups showcased in Eureka Park at CES 2021.

CES 2021 TTA-VR Pavilion: https://pse.is/3b97as

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Dreame Technology’s Smart Factory Breaks Suction Speed Barrier to Mass Produce 150,000rpm Vacuum Motors

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SUZHOU, China, Dec. 21, 2020 — Leading smart home technology brand, Dreame Technology (Dreame), offered the first glimpse of its smart motor production factory with the capacity to mass-produce high-speed motors that can reach 150,000rpm and will feature in the upcoming cordless vacuum model expected to be released in March 2021.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8830651-dreame-technology-smart-motor-production-factory/

In 2020, Dreame successfully developed high-speed vacuum motors that reach 150,000rpm, breaking the market technical barrier of 125,000rpm to deliver much stronger suction performance. With the new factory now in operation, it expanded to six production lines and achieved an annual production capacity of four million. This new smart factory has started to manufacture what will be the top performing vacuum cleaner in Dreame’s product line.

"Dreame is entering a period of rapid growth and is showing great potential for future development. The company is persistent in independent innovation and has quickly established advantages in core technology R&D. Dreame will stride into a new era of whole unit production and intelligent manufacturing," said Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Dreame.

Inside Dreame Technology's Smart Factory
Inside Dreame Technology’s Smart Factory

The Dreame team leading the Smart Factory is joined by experts in the fields of motor R&D, laboratory, machine engineering, machine quality, supply chain, finance and human resources. Close collaboration and teamwork are essential for the smooth operations of the motor factory, with everyone working together to solve problems, ensure the quality of the motors and coordinate supply chain and delivery.  

As Dreame continues to deliver high-performance and competitive products in the international market, the total number of patents reached 248. Powered by Dreame’s engineers with an aerospace background, intelligent manufacturing including automation production and mechanized operations also achieves high precision.

"Dreame hopes the super vacuums with brushless motors of 150,000rpm can benefit more and more families. Everyone deserves to experience cutting-edge technologies at affordable prices, and that’s what Dreame is aiming for; changing the world with innovative technologies and building the machines of the future to explore infinite possibilities in the intelligent service robotics industry," said Yu Hao.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2015, Dreame Technology, an innovative brand with the vision to enhance global users’ quality of life with a focus on high-performance cleaning appliances leveraging astrodynamics technologies. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Rockwell Automation Reaffirms Commitment to Carbon-Neutrality Through Accelerating Smart, Safe and Sustainable Manufacturing at 29th Automation Fair(R) At Home

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The first hybrid live and virtual Automation Fair At Home saw over 40,000 participants registered from 146 countries and featured speakers include PartnerNetwork™ representatives from Cisco, Cytiva, ExxonMobil, Gartner, Microsoft, Thermo Fisher Scientific and more

SINGAPORE, Dec. 18, 2020 — Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, along with its PartnerNetwork™, held its 29th signature industry showcase event, Automation Fair® At Home,  November 16 – 20, 2020. Due to the pandemic, the event had been dynamically re-imagined as a primarily virtual experience to safeguard customer, partner, and employee health and safety, with all content from the event available on-demand now until June 2021.

Automation Fair At Home showcases the newest products, solutions, and services in industrial automation and digital transformation. Due to the hybrid nature of this year’s event, attendees across different time zones and geographies had access to over 175 engaging educational opportunities and over 90 exhibits, through livestreams and on-demand video recordings. The agenda included engaging hands-on labs, training sessions focused on the newest hardware and software technologies, industry-focused forums, and more.

Commenting on the event, Blake Moret, CEO and Chairman, Rockwell Automation, said, "The acquisition of ASEM S.r.l and Kalypso, as well as partnerships with Microsoft, PTC, and others, make our ecosystem the best in the industry. This partner ecosystem combined with our technology and domain expertise allow us to say that there is no one better positioned to add value at the convergence of IT, and operational OT technology for our customers. We bring the Connected Enterprise to life for customers around the world and across a wide variety of industries. And during these times it’s especially important to look at the ways we increase the resilience, agility, and sustainability of our customers."

He added, "Sustainability is at the forefront of Rockwell Automation and our customers’ minds. We are committed to a carbon-neutral future, helping our customers achieve their own sustainability goals such as increased energy efficiency, recycling to play a role in the circular economy, and renewables."  

This year’s Automation Fair At Home drew particular attention to the unique challenges facing the sector, with Rockwell Automation making a series of announcements aimed at bolstering the resilience, agility and sustainability of industrial manufacturers. To help companies innovate faster and more sustainability through an integrated digital engagement model, Rockwell Automation launched LifecycleIQ Services, and announced the expansion of its cybersecurity certifications and product line to combat industrial cyberthreats. The company also announced the acquisition of Fiix Inc. in line with its software strategy, to enhance productivity and efficiency through maintenance and operational insights.

Scott Wooldridge, President of Asia-Pacific at Rockwell Automation, said, "With its rapid urbanisation, growing middle-class population and talent pool, Asia-Pacific is already a global manufacturing hub, and the sector continues to be one of the region’s key growth drivers."

"The Asia-Pacific operations from Rockwell Automation are of strategic interest to our global business and we want to partner with established and emerging enterprises and industries across all local markets to help them make the digital leap; facilitating the region’s economic recovery from the pandemic," he continued.

Other highlights of the event, also available on-demand, included keynote Perspectives into YOUR next, Rockwell Automation Experience virtual tours and Bold Conversations panel discussions:

Virtual Tours: The Rockwell Automation Experience

  • The Rockwell Automation Experience enables participants to virtually tour three newly designed spaces at the Rockwell Automation Milwaukee headquarters: Digital Engineering Hall, Digital Thread Experience, and Products & Technology Showcase.
  • The Digital Engineering Hall tour features machine design, operations, and maintenance, with an end-to-end demonstration of a digital engineering project.
  • The Digital Thread Experience uses a real-world example to help attendees visualize moving from siloed operations to a digitally connected enterprise.
  • The Products & Technology Showcase features the latest Rockwell Automation innovations in control, information and lifecycle services. After each tour, participants can discuss products and technology with Rockwell Automation experts.

Bold Conversations

  • Beyond updates on industrial automation, a segment of the event was dedicated towards tackling broader industry and societal issues, with Rockwell Automation executives sharing personal experiences and thought leadership on addressing these subjects
  • Topics discussed include: Inclusive Leadership During the Time of the Pandemic, Equity in Early STEM Education, Combatting Microaggressions in the Workplace, Inclusive Workplaces in a Divisive World, and more.

To attend Automation Fair At Home On-Demand, free online registration is required here.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

Automation Fair, Automation Fair At Home and PlantPAx are trademarks of Rockwell Automation Inc.

About the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ Program

The Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™ program offers global manufacturers access to a collaborative network of companies mutually focused on developing, implementing, and supporting best-in-class solutions to achieve plant-wide optimization, improve machine performance, and meet sustainability objectives.

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Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea

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NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 — Aqara, a provider of smart home products, announced the launch of its Smart Home Starter Kit in South Korea. The starter kit is now available for purchase on online channels including the LG ThinQ in-app store.

Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea
Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit Debuts in South Korea

The Starter Kit is a smart home system enabling customizable home automations such as home alert system, remote monitoring and push notifications, timer functions, etc. Accessories within the Kit will be bound automatically, easing the way for users to realize connected scenes and smart life.

The Aqara Smart Home Starter Kit includes the following products:

  • Aqara Hub M2: Connects all Aqara devices and allows for seamless integration across Aqara’s sensors and home automation devices.
  • Aqara Motion Sensor T1: Whenever unexpected motion is detected, it sends an alert notification to the user’s phone or activates the local alarm via the Aqara Hub M2.
  • Aqara Door and Window Sensor T1: Allows users to remotely monitor the status of their windows and doors on their phone and receive an alert notification if unexpected activity is detected.
  • Aqara Smart Plug T1: Makes ordinary devices smarter and enables users to remotely control home appliances such as lights, fans, or coffee makers from their phone or with voice command
  • Aqara Mini Wireless Switch T1: A versatile remote that contains three different ways to control other Aqara devices

The combination of these Aqara products allow the user to create endless automation and scenes that best fit their daily routine. For example, the Aqara Smart Plug can be paired with the Door and Window Sensor so that every time a user opens the door, the floor lamp will automatically turn on.

The Smart Home Starter Kit is compatible with HomeKit and Clova*, one of South Korea’s most popular voice assistants developed by Naver Corporation and Line Corporation. All devices of the Kit also integrate with the LG ThinQ app. It allows Aqara devices to work with LG Electronics (LGE) appliances including air purifiers, air conditioners, robotic vacuum and dehumidifiers.

Furthermore, 13 additional categories of home appliances from the LGE lineup including washing machines, dryers, ovens, water purifiers, and more are expected to be interlocked with Aqara devices by the end of 2020**.

*Compatibility with Clova is expected in 2021.

**Some models may not be supported.

About Aqara

Founded in 2016, Aqara is a leading smart home provider with offices in New York and Shenzhen. We provide comprehensive smart home products and solutions that are beautifully designed, affordable and easy to use. Our products range from variety of sensors to switches, curtain controllers, and door locks, and we have opened more than 400 Aqara Home stores globally to provide more personalized smart home solutions.

We continue to expand our global footprint in the United States, EU, Russia, Southeast Asia, Korea and China, and our online devices have covered 192 countries and territories, serving more than 2 million customers. We aspire to bring smart home technology to every household around the world.

For more information, please visit our website and follow our social platforms.

 

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Australian AI startup, HIVERY, partners with JR East Water Business to optimize vending machines in Japan

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SURRY HILLS, Australia, Dec. 16, 2020 — Retail AI pioneer, HIVERY [https://www.hivery.com], (headquartered in Sydney, Australia) and JR East Water Business (headquartered in Tokyo, Japan), a subsidiary of East Japan Railway Company, have agreed to rollout HIVERY Enhance [https://www.hivery.com/products/enhance] – an AI-driven vending machine optimization solution, to 6,000 vending machines across East Japan Railway’s train stations.

Validated results from numerous PoCs (proof of concepts) increased sales by 5.27％[1] overall, up to a maximum of over 50%, as well as simultaneously reducing replenishment trips and improving operational productivity. 

[1] ※ Compared to vending machines not leveraging HIVERY Enhance during the same period.

HIVERY and JR East Water Business have been collaborating since 2017, leveraging HIVERY’s latest AI technology to optimize product assortment and column space for individual vending machines in Japan. During the winter of 2019, the results of HIVERY Enhance showed an overall increase in sales volume by 5.27%, up to a maximum of over 50%. Furthermore, given labor storages due to a declining population, there has been growing pressure to improve operational productivity within the Japanese vending industry. HIVERY Enhance enabled JR East Water Business to streamline operations and reduce replenishment trips by automatically recommending the optimal product assortment and quantity for their vending machines. Based on this success, JR East Water Business has agreed to rollout HIVERY Enhance across 6,000 vending machines on their train stations for East Japan Railway – a first in Japan.

Until now, product assortment selection had been decided by individual operators (drivers) who are responsible for replenishing the vending machines at their designated locations. Given those decisions have been based on the operator’s accumulated experience and intuition over many years, it has been an ongoing challenge to transfer that knowledge to new operators and maintain a level of quality. HIVERY Enhance leverages the power of AI and JR East Water Business’ point of sales (POS) data, to automatically determine which products need to be stocked in which vending machine, as well as the optimal timing to swap products for individual machines. This enables any operator to efficiently make the right product assortment choices that will lead to a profitable outcome.

HIVERY Enhance helps to:

  1. Select products that are likely to sell well – By analyzing the vast amount of sales data from the full fleet of vending machines, it identifies patterns in the sales data and identifies products that are likely to sell well in any particular location.
     
  2. Optimize product assortment – By understanding the demand for individual products and the effects of cannibalization of demand between products in each location, it can determine which products should be inserted and which should be taken out, to lead to the optimal outcome.
     
  3. Reduce replenishment trips – From the demand forecasts of products in any location, it can calculate the number of days before each product is likely to go out of stock and recommend the optimal quantity and column allocation to maximize the time between replenishment trips, thereby reducing labor costs.
     
  4. Optimizing a group of vending machines – Rather than only focusing on individual vending machines, it can also assess a group of banked vending machines in the same area at the same time, and optimize the products for the entire area as if it were one large vending machine.

HIVERY Enhance in action. Video explanation.
HIVERY Enhance in action. Video explanation.

[https://vimeo.com/450640785]

By ingesting vast arrays of data and incorporating intricate operational rules as well as physical and business constraints into its algorithm, HIVERY Enhance can instantaneously provide executable recommendations for the optimal product assortment and column configurations for both an individual as well as a group of vending machines. Furthermore, by leveraging weather data, it can respond to changes in seasonal patterns and suggest the optimal time to insert hot and cold products, while taking into account the effects of cannibalization for the product mix at each location, thereby providing the optimal product assortment at any given time.

Voice of the customer

In March 2018, HIVERY invited JR East Water Business’s Vending Division team to its Sydney headquarters to meet with one of HIVERY’s first customers, Coca-Cola Amatil, to exchange ideas and share their experience and best practice for implementing cutting edge technology for their respective vending businesses.

"We believe the combination of the rich human experience of our operators cultivated over many years and the utilization of big data is our greatest strength. With HIVERY Enhance, we can realize that vision and aim to establish a new platform for our vending machine operations that will help us recover from the impact of this year’s pandemic, as well as improve worker productivity which has been an issue for us for many years." ~ Yuta Higashino, Manager at JR East Water Business

Moving into category management: the $US900[2] billion opportunity.

HIVERY Enhance is just the beginning. HIVERY has released its new offering – HIVERY Curate [https://www.hivery.com/products/curate] – The world’s first truly hyper-local category management solution, helping companies like Coca-Cola and Walmart transform category management. HIVERY Curate delivers store-level recommendations with sophisticated self-learning AI algorithms that discover buying patterns at each store and make product assortment and space recommendations from this, resulting in a 10X return on investment to date.

About HIVERY

HIVERY is a multi-award-winning pioneer of hyper-local retailing, combining Artificial Intelligence (AI), operations research, and human-centered design to help Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers and retailers generate a return on physical space investments. HIVERY is transforming category management and retail trade promotion, with innovative algorithms sourced from Australia’s national science agency – CSIRO’s Data61. HIVERY is venture-backed and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices in the USA and Japan. HIVERY was founded on the vision that Data Has A Better IdeaTM – and we’re working together with our clients to uncover its full potential.

Innovation Leaders’ Summit Tokyo (ILS) 3rd~12th March 2021

HIVERY has been selected by Austrade (The Australian Trade and Investment Commission) and the NSW Government of Australia, as one of 2 promising startups to participate in next year’s Innovation Leaders’ Summit.  Details of the event can be found here: https://ils.tokyo/

Website post [https://www.hivery.com/news/retail-ai-pioneer-hivery-headquartered-in-sydney]

[2] "Out of Stocks, Out of Luck How Retailers Alienate Customers and Lose Billions Due to Poor Inventory Practices" IHL Group 2018, G. Buzek

 

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Aqara’s HomeKit Secure Video Camera Hub G2H Now Available on Amazon Canada

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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2020 — Aqara, a provider of smart home products, announced the launch of its popular G2H camera hub to the Canadian market, following its long-awaited launch in the US. The camera hub, which has received extensive positive feedback from not only customers but also influential press and KOLs, is now available on Aqara’s Amazon Canada store.  

The G2H camera features the HomeKit Secure Video ("HSV") support, and works seamlessly with other HomeKit compatible devices. The HSV support allows the G2H to stream video footage via Apple’s Home app, and store 10 days of recordings on supported iCloud accounts without any extra fees* and via end-to-end encryption. Any activity that the G2H detects can be analyzed by the home hub device to determine if humans, animals, or moving objects are present, and users can receive notifications based on the information.

The G2H camera also features

  • Motion detection and mobile notification
  • Abnormal sound detection and human shape detection
  • Real-time 2-way audio allowing live conversation with loved ones and pets
  • One-click video messages
  • 1080p Full High Definition recording
  • 140-degree ultra wide angle lens
  • IR night vision
  • Rotatable magnetic stand for easy installation

Moreover, the G2H has the Zigbee hub function, allowing it to control all other Aqara sensors and controllers to realize use cases such as home guard, smart control, and data reporting. The product also offers a unique function, Event Timeline, on the Aqara Home app. It records and marks all triggering events of Aqara sensors and controllers that connect to one’s home, and displays such events on a configurable timeline, so that users can check all events by a click on the timeline without fast forwarding the footage.

Combined with the other Aqara devices and additional features from the Aqara Home App, Aqara’s G2H camera hub is a great option for existing and new Aqara smart home users who want to find better ways to control, automate, and safeguard their homes.

To celebrate the launch, Aqara is offering a 15% discount for G2H purchasers on its Canadian Amazon store. Use the code CAAQARAG2H to order the G2H camera hub, and the offering is valid through December 17.

About Aqara

Founded in 2016, Aqara is a leading smart home provider with offices in New York and Shenzhen. We provide comprehensive smart home products and solutions that are beautifully designed, affordable and easy to use. Our products range from a variety of sensors to switches, curtain controllers, and door locks, and we have opened more than 400 Aqara Home stores globally to provide more personalized smart home solutions.

We continue to expand our global footprint in the United States, EU, Russia, Southeast Asia, Korea and China, and our online devices have covered 192 countries and territories, serving more than 2 million customers. We aspire to bring smart home technology to every household around the world.

For more information, please visit our website.

*iCloud subscription of 200GB or more is required

 

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JS Global Lifestyle Wins “Listed Company with the Best Investment Potential” Award

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SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 3, 2020 — JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited ("JS Global" or "the Company") announced that the Company has won the "Listed Company with the Best Investment Potential" award at the 10th Hong Kong International Finance Week and China Securities "Golden Bauhinia Award" Ceremony.

The award recognition reflects improved market confidence in the company’s investment potential and was reviewed by the Listed Companies Association of Beijing, Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong, and Chinese Financial Association of Hong Kong among other trusted professional authorities.

After 30 years of development, China’s capital market has fostered a growing number of global companies that have created innovative services and products for the rest of the world. The recognition of JS Global Lifestyle as one of the Listed Companies with the Best Investment Potential at this Forum is also a testimony to the continued vitality of Chinese companies.

Rooted in Chinese and U.S. markets, JS Global Lifestyle is a global leader in innovative, high-quality small household appliances which incorporates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. JS Global Lifestyle achieved another milestone in 2019 with annual revenue reaching over $US 3 billion, up 12.5 percent year on year. In face of the challenge of the global economy and the COVID-19 pandemic, JS Global Lifestyle has readjusted its sales strategies at home and abroad to seize business opportunities during this unprecedented global crisis.

"It is our honor to share JS Global’s experience with the experts and executives at the Hong Kong International Financial Forum," said Han Run, CFO of JS Global Lifestyle.

"JS Global Lifestyle is actively committed to national development initiatives and the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area especially the relaxing of finance rules to ride the wave of economic transformation spearheaded by technology and innovation to enhance its status as a global leader in high-quality, innovative small household appliances," she added.

Delivering services and products to meet new consumption demands driven by the new economy and the exciting development of video live-streaming, JS Global has expanded its userbase by exploring these new digital services to create new sales channels. In addition, the company also created a new retail operation model to match the company’s development. The company’s performance is bucking the trend as a result.

Despite the difficulties Joyoung experienced over the last few months, such as the closure of brick and mortar stores, the brand has achieved positive growth in domestic sales in the first quarter of 2020 through the new retail modal and live streaming marketing to reach more potential customers. Shark and Ninja have also quickly adjusted their sales strategies and strengthened their e-commerce platforms. They have launched a series of new products, such as VacMop, Foodi indoor oven, double-basket air fryer and high-end intelligent navigation sweeping robot, which consumers have taken a shine too.

Now, JS Global Lifestyle ranks sixth globally in the small household appliance industry, and third among small household appliance-focused companies. Following its rapid expansion in Europe in recent years, JS Global Lifestyle now ranks second in the UK’s upright vacuums market and is gradually developing its German and French markets. At the same time, JS Global Lifestyle benefits from its management team’s excellent leadership and as a result, has seen optimized operating costs, improved operating efficiency and increased speed to research, develop and release products. It also allows for compatibility in the design of Chinese and American products to help consumers in these markets better understand and experience high-quality product design.

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Hancom Group Enters the US Home Robot Market

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The AI-based Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot combines compelling assistive and edutainment services with facial and voice-recognition features

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2020 — Even though CES 2021 has gone virtual, the Robotics division of Korean technology giant Hancom (KOSDAQ: 030520, HAANSOFT) is putting its best physical foot forward. The company is announcing that its latest AI-powered robot, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot, will be available in the US home services market starting in 2021. Earlier generations of Hancom Robotics’ AI-based home services robots, including the Hancom Toki robot, have been widely used for several years in Korea and other markets.

Dr. Yonmook Park, CTO of Hancom Robotics says that "The Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot is the first AI edutainment service robot that utilizes the latest AI-based technologies for machine reading comprehension, Q&A, voice synthesis and HRI(Human Robot Interaction) to provide an unparalleled user-friendly experience. The incorporation of key innovations in AI-based recognition of faces, objects, and voices also add to the robot’s contextual intelligence so that it can adapt to the surroundings and interact with the user in a more personal way."

Up for a 2021 CES Innovation Award, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot uses AI to provide a wide range of assistive and edutainment services for children, teens, parents, even the elderly. Services include personal assistance, natural language cognitive Q&A, home patrol services, memory sharing, storytelling services provided in a family voice, collaborative educational content services, interactive entertainment services, and a variety of home IoT services.

"Hancom Robotics is in discussions with a variety of English-language educational content providers to deliver enriched educational contents," says Dr. Wonsok Yun, head of global business at Hancom Group. "The Home Robot’s built-in machine reading comprehension ability will allow it to analyze and understand the contents fully so that students of all ages can enjoy a remarkably immersive and interactive experience."

An informative and friendly companion

Physically, the 30-inch tall Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot’s head, arms, and feet are controlled by 10 motors that can respond with human-like gestures, emotions, and AI-controlled on-screen facial expressions. Natural language voice recognition technology enables the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot to understand instructions and questions, and to respond to questions with contextually appropriate answers.

Technically, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot reflects nearly 20 years of R&D by the Hancom Robotics division and relies on next-generation AI-based human-robot interaction (HRI) machine reading comprehension (MRC), voice synthesis, facial-, object-, and voice-recognition technologies. The precursor to Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot, Hancom Robotics’ Toki home robot, has been a visible presence on the floor at CES since 2018 and is already widely used in a wide variety of educational institutes and web services, including KidZania, Yoon’s English School, Kakao, and Kidsnote in Korea.

Pricing and Availability

The Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot will be available in the U.S. through Amazon and other retail outlets in mid-2021. Pricing has yet to be announced.

Additional Hancom Robotics Resources

Please visit http://www.hancomrobotics.com/robotics_en/ for more details.

About Hancom Group and Hancom Robotics

Hancom Group (www.hancomgroup.com) is building a technologically innovative ecosystem that will lead the world into the 4th Industrial Revolution through the convergence of hardware and software solutions ranging from Drones and Robotics to Blockchain and AI.

Hancom Robotics (www.hancomrobotics.com), established in 2002, builds AI-based robots to enhance human-robot interaction and fulfill its goal of delivering "an AI robot in every home."

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Toshiba Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020

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TOKYO, Oct. 30, 2020 — Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) has clinched five*1 distinctions at the Japan’s Good Design Award 2020. This annual awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, honors good design and quality of products. This year, the Quantum Key Distribution System, Toshiba’s latest product for secure communication; and Spot/Zone Air Conditioner [FLEXAIR Indoor Unit], a compact, efficient and energy-saving air conditioner, are recognized by the award, reaffirming Toshiba’s overall commitment to improve people’s lives through safe, secure and comfortable living.

*1 Four of the five award-winning products are in joint applications with Toshiba Carrier Corporation and other companies separately.

 

Outline of Toshiba’s winning products

1.      Quantum Key Distribution System – Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020
Toshiba Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020

As quantum computers are evolving rapidly, it is crucial to develop an effective encryption method to ensure secure communications. Toshiba developed its first commercial-grade Quantum Key Distribution System to protect against tampering and eavesdropping attacks. The device is aesthetically designed with a delicately carved and durable metal housing to convey its robustness and reliability that supports information safety and security.

2.      Spot/Zone Air Conditioner [FLEXAIR Indoor Unit] – joint application with Toshiba Carrier Corporation

Toshiba Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020
Toshiba Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2020

In an effort to promote energy savings and mitigate global warming, Toshiba developed FLEXAIR, an air-conditioner that considerably reduces energy consumption by heating or cooling only the required spaces without compromising comfort. This lightweight air conditioner can be installed at places that were previously considered unsuitable by connecting multiple units. Each unit is designed in square shape which creates a sense of unity whether it is connected vertically or horizontally. The simple geometric shape achieves the compactness and the function of wind adjustment at the same time. These designs allow flexible installation in different environments.

Other award-winning products

3.      4K OLED TV [REGZA 65/55/48X9400 Series] – joint application with Toshiba Visual Solutions Corporation

4.      Refrigerator [GR-S36SV] – joint application with Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services Corporation

5.      Combination Convection Steam Microwave Oven [ER-VD7000] – joint application with Toshiba Lifestyle Products & Services Corporation

About The Good Design Award

Established in 1957, Good Design Award is Japan’s leading commendation system. Eligible for wide range of works including products, architecture, application and software, projects and initiatives that utilize design and more. Through this system, many people come in contact with "good design" and appreciate their value. The recognition rate of the award is 84%*, with its familiar symbol, G-Mark.

*According to the latest survey by Japan Institute of Design Promotion in 2020.

http://www.g-mark.org/ 

About Toshiba Corporation

Toshiba Corporation leads a global group of companies that combines knowledge and capabilities from over 140 years of experience in a wide range of businesses—from energy and social infrastructure to electronic devices—with world-class capabilities in information processing, digital and AI technologies. These distinctive strengths support Toshiba’s continued evolution toward becoming an Infrastructure Services Company that promotes data utilization and digitization, and one of the world’s leading cyber-physical-systems technology companies. Guided by the Basic Commitment of the Toshiba Group, "Committed to People, Committed to the Future," Toshiba contributes to society’s positive development with services and solutions that lead to a better world. The Group and its 130,000 employees worldwide secured annual sales surpassing 3.4 trillion yen (US$31.1 billion) in fiscal year 2019.

Find out more about Toshiba at www.toshiba.co.jp/worldwide/about/index.html

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Invitation to Electrolux Q3 presentation

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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 9, 2020 — Electrolux results for the third quarter of 2020 will be published on October 23, 2020, at approximately 08.00 CET.

A telephone conference will be held following the release of the results, starting at 09.00 CET. Jonas Samuelson, President and CEO and Therese Friberg, CFO will comment on the report.

Slides used in the presentation will be available at Electrolux website, www.electroluxgroup.com/ir. The third quarter report will also be available at the same address.

You can listen to the presentation here.

The details for participation by telephone are as follows:

Participants in Sweden should call +46-8-566-426-51

Participants in UK/Europe should call +44-3333-000-804

Participants in US should call +1-631-9131-422

Pin code: 36830556#

For further information, please contact:

Sophie Arnius, Head of Investor Relations, +46-70-590-80-72

Electrolux Press Hotline, +46-8-657-65-07

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