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Ford Honors Veoneer at 23rd Annual World Excellence Awards

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Veoneer has been honored by Ford Motor Company with a Create Must-Have Products World Excellence Award

Ford’s World Excellence Awards recognize companies that exceed expectations and achieve the highest levels of excellence in quality, cost, performance, and delivery

Award categories include Treat Customers Like Family, Turn Around Automotive Operations and Compete Like a Challenger, Create Must-Have Products, Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, plus Gold and Silver Quality awards

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 16, 2021 — The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) (SSE: VNE SDB),  has been recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 23rd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Veoneer was announced as a Create Must-Have Products winner today at Ford Motor Company’s virtual event.

"We are honored for receiving Ford’s Create Must-Have Products World Excellence Award for our state-of-the-art Driver Monitoring System (DMS). Knowing the physical state of the driver, at all times, is also one of the most important safety factors in assisted and automated driving today. Veoneer’s DMS tracks the driver’s head position and eye gaze, to ensure drivers are paying attention to the road, which is an important hands-free driving feature," says Scott Brawner, SVP Customer Area North America.

"Ford Motor Company’s World Excellence Awards recognize our top-performing suppliers around the world for helping bring the Ford+ plan to life," said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product platform and operations officer. "Suppliers like Veoneer are key to Ford’s continued success as we leverage foundational strengths to build new capabilities and enrich customer experiences."

Honorees are recognized for achieving the highest levels of global excellence in categories including:            

  • Primary brand pillar awards – Treat Customers Like Family, Turn Around Automotive Operations and Compete Like a Challenger, Create Must-Have Products            
  • Diversity and inclusion awards for suppliers that excel in integrating diversity into their organization and business process            
  • Sustainability awards for suppliers that improve the business environment           
  • Gold and Silver Quality awards for supplier manufacturing sites demonstrating superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the year

For more information please contact:

Thomas Jönsson, EVP Communications & IR
Email: thomas.jonsson@veoneer.com 
Tel.: +46 (0)8 527 762 27

Veoneer, Inc. is a worldwide leader in automotive technology. Our purpose is to create trust in mobility. We design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art software, hardware, and systems for occupant protection, advanced driving assistance systems, and collaborative and automated driving to OEMs globally. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Veoneer has 7,500 employees in 11 countries. In 2020, sales amounted to $1.37 billion. The Company is building on a heritage of close to 70 years of automotive safety development. In 2018, Veoneer became an independent, publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: VNE) and on the Nasdaq Stockholm (SSE: VNE SDB).

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Supermicro Opens New Command Center with Autoconfigurator to Support Any Cloud, and PnP Enterprise Applications

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Supermicro Expands Campuses to Over 5M Sq. Ft. to Support Total IT Solutions for Thousands of Cloud Deployments that Deliver Energy Cost Savings and Carbon Footprint Reduction

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2021 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, is adding a new facility to its multi-location U.S. headquarters campus in San Jose, California. Customers can collaborate with Supermicro engineers in this consolidated campus, accessing an onsite data center to develop, test, and create the right balance of on-prem, colocation, and public cloud workload scenarios optimized for tomorrow’s corporate challenges. The new construction is over 200,000 sq. ft. in size and the latest addition to Supermicro’s Green Computing Park. It will include a Command Center to support new and innovative solutions that address the varied needs of customers worldwide. New technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), 5G Edge and On-Prem Cloud software and hardware can quickly be incorporated and tested for the most demanding workloads. Supermicro’s Silicon Valley headquarters comprises more than 12 buildings – over 1.5M sq. ft. – supporting engineering, manufacturing, and customer service.

Silicon Valley Headquarters and Campuses
Silicon Valley Headquarters and Campuses

"We are excited to add B23 with its Command Center and Autoconfigurator in the heart of Silicon Valley to support our cloud and enterprise partners," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO. "Founded 28 years ago in the US, Supermicro is one of the world’s top-tier server and storage companies. We deliver exactly the best products and services to our customers and continue to expand our solution offerings to meet the infrastructure requirements for a wide range of customers. The new site will focus total IT solutions including software, advanced liquid cooling, rack-level plug and play (PnP) systems leveraging our market-proven server and storage solutions."

In addition, the new facility will generate its clean fuel-cell-based electricity with two MW supplied entirely from natural gas using Bloom Energy servers, adding to Supermicro’s existing use of Bloom Energy servers. The site is designated as a resource-efficient LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) facility that uses less water and energy.

"I am thrilled that Supermicro continues to expand its Silicon Valley-based Green Computing park with the addition of a new manufacturing site," said Sam Liccardo, Mayor of the City of San Jose. "For 28 years, Supermicro’s jobs, innovation, and advanced technologies have contributed tremendously to our Silicon Valley economy and enabled the success of thousands of global customers."

The new facility is dedicated to assembling large numbers of clusters and racks, where water cooling for server systems may be required as part of the solution. With the increased demand for Supermicro products, a new facility was needed to ensure the timely delivery of large orders that contain the most advanced technology. In addition, the new Supermicro Rack Plug and Play program will require fast delivery of defined solutions that need to be tested as an entire unit, requiring an ample staging area. These systems achieve the highest level of server manufacturing integration and testing – L12. With dedicated floor space, the Rack Integration Services team can work on several multi-rack customers’ systems simultaneously, increasing delivery throughput. By combining R&D, manufacturing, and solution engineering under one roof, delivery to customers is expedited, giving customers the advanced technology sooner to solve complex IT challenges.  

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Silicon Valley Headquarters and Campuses
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Supermicro Expands Total Solution Portfolio by Offering Nutanix NX Platforms for Hybrid Multi-cloud Solutions

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Supermicro Takes Longstanding Strategic Relationship to the Next Level by Offering the Nutanix NX Solutions Based on Supermicro Ultra and BigTwin Systems through the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2021 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a global leader in enterprise computing, storage, networking solutions, and green computing technology, is joining the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program. This expanded collaboration will further help customers deploy, manage and scale their infrastructure by delivering optimized application and hardware solutions to address the increasing market demand for hybrid multi-cloud solutions. 

"With 28 years of design, manufacturing, and service experience, Supermicro has worked very closely with Nutanix for over a decade, and together we have delivered many industry firsts," said Charles Liang, president, and CEO of Supermicro. "Our BigTwin systems have become the de-facto platform for hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), and the vast majority of Nutanix’s customers today are running on Supermicro server hardware. To provide even more value to the market, Supermicro is now joining the Nutanix Elevate Partner Program to offer hybrid multi-cloud solutions based on our new X12 generation Ultra and BigTwin platforms to deliver higher performance at scale with shorter lead-times."

The Nutanix Elevate Program for Resellers differs from traditional partner programs. It has a unique emphasis on partner capabilities and competencies to sell and support the Nutanix portfolio. As an enrolled participant, Supermicro gains sales engagement support and standardized pricing through the existing network of Nutanix distribution partners to enable Supermicro to sell Nutanix solutions to customers.   

"The market recognizes Nutanix as the industry leader in providing unparalleled freedom of choice," said Tarkan Maner, Chief Commercial Officer at Nutanix. "With the addition of Supermicro as a Nutanix Elevate Partner – we can provide even more flexibility and expertise to customers through the Supermicro go-to-market organization."

The collaboration now expands beyond the portfolio of integrated products. For example, Supermicro is now authorized to resell the line of Nutanix NX appliances. These systems are based on the Supermicro X12 Ultra and BigTwin® platforms fueled by 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI accelerators and optional all-flash NVMe storage, enabling customers to select the suitable systems needed for the performance and capabilities required for their workloads.

With this new agreement, Supermicro can offer additional Nutanix technologies to its global customer base, enabling the adoption of hybrid multi-cloud environments. Customers will receive support directly from Nutanix’s customer service organization. In addition, this extension of the partnership will allow the two companies to accelerate the procurement and deployment of Supermicro and Nutanix solutions long proven in the market. Many workloads in various industries will benefit from this partnership and the Nutanix solution, including analytics, VDI, Remote Office/Branch Office, databases, and mission-critical applications.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology, is a premier provider of advanced Server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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XYZprinting and BASF Forward AM Extends Industrial Partnership to Enrich 3D Printing Profile, Launching New High Powered SLS Printer with Advanced SLS Material in Rapid+TCT 2021

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XYZprinting Sales Director, John Calhoun, to introduce extended strategic alliance with BASF Forward AM and more industrial materials

The new high powered SLS printer, the MfgPro236 xS, brings the best SLS platform for performance and value

TAIPEI, Sept. 10, 2021 — Earlier in the year, XYZprinting and BASF Forward AM established a successful partnership, now the cooperation is realized across all 3D printing portfolios. Francois Minec, Managing Director, BASF 3D Printing Solutions, said, "The strengthened collaboration between XYZprinting and BASF Forward AM will enable industrial users across various Additive Manufacturing technologies to benefit from our high-performance materials in combination with XYZprinting solutions – for prototyping or direct manufacturing."

XYZprinting will be exhibiting at Rapid+TCT 2021 from 13-15 September at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Hall E / Booth #E7021. Visitors to the show will be able to find out more information about the new high powered SLS printer, MfgPro236 xS SLS with printed samples of Ultrasint® PA11 carbon fiber and Ultrasint® PA6 Mineral Filled powders from BASF Forward AM. John Calhoun, Director of Sales North America, said, "These materials provide a huge advantage over other black SLS materials in that they do not require post process dying. Of course, they also offer best in class mechanical properties."


XYZprinting MfgPro236 xS SLS Printer:
XYZprinting is expanding its industrial grade systems with the announcements of its new MfgPro236 xS Laser Sintering System. The new MfgPro236 xS allows a build volume of 230x230x250mm, and is designed to the meet the demanding requirement of aerospace, automotive, manufacturing and engineering companies’ applications. The MfgPro236 xS comes with an open material platform option that makes it the ideal choice for on-demand-manufactures, research institutions and third party material supplier to become part of this ecosystem.

The materials to exhibit at Rapid+TCT including:

New Mineral Filled Advanced PA6 MF SLS Material on MfgPro236 xS:

New Mineral Filled Advanced PA6 MF SLS Material on MfgPro236 xS
New Mineral Filled Advanced PA6 MF SLS Material on MfgPro236 xS

BASF Forward AM Ultrasint® PA6 MF (XYZ sPro6MF Powder)
Mechanically Reinforced PA6 with In-Particle Filler Technology for Extremely Strong Parts

Ultrasint® PA6 MF is one of the premier engineering grade production materials available on any platform in 3D printing. For demanding technical applications requiring mechanically reinforced thermoplastic qualities, Ultrasint® PA6 MF is the material of choice. Apart from reinforced PA6 being a common engineering material for highly loaded parts, Ultrasint® PA6 MF has exceptionally high stiffness, media tightness and enhanced thermal distortion – qualities that other powder bed fusion materials frequently show limitations. As a result, it represents a significant step forward in additive-based serial production. (Note: Ultrasint® PA6 MF is not available on HP, 3DSYS.)

BASF Forward AM Ultrasint® PA11 Black
Ultrasint® PA11 is a bio-derived powder material for advanced applications where toughness matters.

BASF Forward AM’s Ultrasint® PA11 Black a bio-based material (castor oil), is an interesting alternative to PA12. This material exhibits great elongation at break, elasticity, and impact resistance in parts. Typical applications include environments with high deformations (e.g. film hinges) and/or specific conditions (e.g. chemical, detergents, oil). It does not splinter in most crash circumstances due to its strong ductility. Skin contact applications are possible with Ultrasint® PA11 Black. This best-in-class SLS material is now available on the XYZprinting MfgPro230 xS and MfgPro236 xS.

Newly Medium-viscous Photopolymer Resin Material on XYZprinting PartPro120 xP:

Newly Medium-viscous Photopolymer Resin Material on XYZprinting PartPro120 xP
Newly Medium-viscous Photopolymer Resin Material on XYZprinting PartPro120 xP

BASF Forward AM Ultracur3D® RG 35
Rigid Resin with Optimum Combination of Strength, Stiffness and Temperature Resistance

Ultracur3D® RG (rigid product line) is a medium-viscous, highly reactive photopolymer that produces rigid multipurpose parts in 3D printing applications. It’s best fitted to be used to create high-performance functional components. This resin produces parts with low water absorption, excellent UV aging properties and bio-compatibility.

BASF Forward AM Ultracur3D® ST 45
Multi-purpose Resin with Optimum Toughness and Processing Speed

Ultracur3D® ST (tough product line) is a low-viscous, highly reactive photopolymer that produces tough multipurpose parts in 3D printing applications. Ultracur3D® ST meets the demanding requirements of practical application in terms of high precision, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility where existing 3D printing materials often show limitations.

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MediaTek Announces Kompanio 900T to Enhance Computing Experiences for Tablets and Notebooks

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Kompanio family allows OEMs to build powerful, thin and lightweight mobile computing devices with long battery life

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Sept. 10, 2021 — MediaTek today announced its new Kompanio™ 900T chipset, expanding MediaTek’s portfolio of mobile computing solutions for tablets, portable notebooks and other devices. The introduction of Kompanio 900T follows MediaTek’s recent launch of Kompanio 1300T, which is designed for premium tablets. MediaTek’s Kompanio platform combines powerful computing capabilities and ultra-low power consumption with the company’s advanced technologies for multimedia, AI, gaming and wireless connectivity.

"With the MediaTek Kompanio platform, users can count on incredible mobile computing experiences," said Zeng Baoqing, general manager of MediaTek’s Intelligent Multimedia Division. "The Kompanio 900 delivers robust computing power, outstanding audio and video multimedia features, smooth gaming capabilities and support for the latest 5G and wireless features so users can get the most out of their devices."

Kompanio 900T is built on the advanced 6nm process and integrates an octa-core CPU architecture with two Arm Cortex-A78 ultra-performance cores and six Arm Cortex-A55 power-efficient cores, plus an Arm Mali-G68 GPU and MediaTek APU (AI processor) for serious mobile computing power. The chipset supports flagship LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage, and is also adaptable to 2K resolution 120Hz refresh rate screens, providing fast performance for both business and gaming applications.

MediaTek’s Kompanio 900T platform also includes the following features:

  • High-speed 5G network: Kompanio 900T integrates a 5G modem and supports standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) dual-mode networking with full coverage of 5G sub-6GHz, along with 5G dual-carrier aggregation and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) services. Combined with MediaTek 5G UltraSave power-saving technology, users can take advantage of high-speed 5G networks while also enjoying extended battery life.
  • Advanced wireless connectivity: Kompanio 900T supports 2×2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 for faster and more reliable connectivity. Kompanio 900T also allows for multiple peripheral extensions.
  • Excellent audio and video multimedia: Equipped with MediaTek’s MiraVision image quality engine and AI enhanced video display features, Kompanio 900T can enhance SDR video content to near HDR quality and upgrade HDR10 to nearly HDR10+, in addition to supporting HDR10+ video playback image quality enhancement features in real-time.

The MediaTek Kompanio platform has been widely adopted by device manufacturers around the world to create the world’s most popular mobile computing devices, including Chromebook laptops and tablets. Devices powered by MediaTek Kompanio 900T will be available soon.

For more information about MediaTek’s Kompanio chipsets, please visit
https://www.mediatek.cn/products/laptops-and-tablets.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables 2 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile device, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. Our dedication to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including highly power-efficient mobile technologies, automotive solutions and a broad range of advanced multimedia products such as smartphones, tablets, digital televisions, 5G, Voice Assistant Devices (VAD) and wearables. MediaTek empowers and inspires people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smart technology, more easily and efficiently than ever before. We work with the brands you love to make great technology accessible to everyone, and it drives everything we do. Visit www.mediatek.com for more information.

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Mycronic receives order for an SLX system

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 27, 2021 — Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for an SLX system from a new customer in Asia. The order value is in the range of USD 4-6 million. Delivery of the system is planned for the third quarter of 2022.

The SLX laser mask writer meets rising demand for photomasks for the semiconductor industry and a future need for replacement and modernization. Photomasks manufactured by laser mask writers are of high importance and account for 70-75 percent of all photomasks produced for semiconductor manufacturing. SLX is a new and modern mask writer based on the same technology as Mycronic’s mask writers for displays.

"The SLX system’s modern design, performance, productivity and reliability provides an attractive solution for customers producing photomasks to the semiconductor industry. This is highlighted when we are entrusted to deliver SLX to a new customer," says Charlott Samuelsson, Sr VP Pattern Generators at Mycronic.

Mycronic provides mask writers for manufacturing photomasks in several fields of application. These include display manufacturing (TVs, smartphones and tablets), production of semiconductors and applications in the multi-purpose market, a broad segment that comprises many different areas of application.

For additional information, please contact:

Charlott Samuelsson
Sr VP Pattern Generators
Tel: +46 70 984 42 82, e-mail: charlott.samuelsson@mycronic.com

Sven Chetkovich
Director Investor Relations
Tel: +46 70 558 39 19, e-mail: sven.chetkovich@mycronic.com

The information in this press release was published on August 27, 2021, at 08:00 a.m. CEST

About Mycronic

Mycronic is a Swedish high-tech company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of production equipment with high precision and flexibility requirements for the electronics industry. Mycronic’s headquarters are located in Täby, north of Stockholm and the Group has subsidiaries in China, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom and the United States. Mycronic is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. www.mycronic.com

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Epson Partners with Runway to Drive Digital Transformation & Build an Innovation Ecosystem

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27, 2021 — Seiko Epson Corporation (referred to below as Epson) is working with San Francisco-based Runway Innovation Hub to foster an innovation mindset, identify cutting-edge technology startups for piloting and partnership, and build strong relationships with the global innovation ecosystem.

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Epson is on a mission to address unmet customer needs through its Open Innovation Program. As an experienced partner in corporate innovation consulting and startup engagement, Runway was selected to translate global trends into business opportunities and scout startups.

"Our partnership with  Runway has given us the opportunity to understand the Silicon Valley mindset and efficiently gain exposure to innovative startups," stated Junkichi Yoshida, COO of Epson’s Printing Solutions Division.

Yoshihiro Nakami, General Manager Epson DX Strategic Planning described, "Runway plays an important role in Epson’s worldwide innovation network. Their expertise in creating an innovation process for Epson and breadth of startup connections has accelerated our speed to pilot. We look forward to continuing our partnership." 

Runway’s team of seasoned  analysts and technology researchers have nurtured Epson’s startup partnership pipeline throughout the pandemic. Despite the global events of 2020, Runway and the Epson DX Open Innovation team have achieved strong results, including:

  • 78 startups scouted, analyzed, and evaluated
  • 22 startup meetings & demos sessions from over 6+ countries around the globe
  • 11+ partnership discussions

"Epson and  Runway have established a trusted partnership. We work very closely with the Runway team and they understand our strategic business goals. Together we are transforming step-by-step the internal mindset along with Epson’s future business." – Akihisa Obara, Epson Senior Expert and DX Project Management Lead.

One successful example is the collaboration with Avatour, a startup developing a remote collaboration platform designed to conduct meetings including for training, inspections, and other site-specific meetings. The company’s software allows users to share a real place where they can see the entire environment at 360° and interact with each other, thereby enabling remote users to effectively participate in site meetings and save time and money.

Jack Rieger, Director Digital Innovation Epson America explained, "We recognize that we don’t have good visibility to everything that is out there, so working with a firm like Runway introduced us to unknown possibilities.  We look specifically for startup or corporate partners that can help us open up new markets, enhance the value proposition of our product, and grow our business in a significant way".

Epson is seeking collaborations with innovators to co-develop solutions for remote work, distance learning, digital collaboration, stay-at-home and remote manufacturing to support its current and future customers as the world is forever impacted by the global pandemic.

Epson and Runway are continuing a strong partnership into 2021 and look forward to sourcing high-quality startups and technologies for successful piloting and business unit integration. If you’d like to collaborate, please use the links below to learn more.

About Epson:
Epson is a Japan-headquartered manufacturing company which provides printing solutions, visual communications, wearable products, and industrial solutions. Since 1942, Epson’s DNA has continued to embody the idea of efficient, compact, precision technology, and now their IoT hubs enable customers to access this whenever and wherever you are. Epson is helping their customers in education, tourism, healthcare, and disaster prevention tackle the challenges. By providing timely solutions to issues, they create customer-centric long term relationships, offering continuous support in solving social issues. Learn more at https://openinnovation.Epson.com/en/ .

About Runway:
Runway is a Silicon Valley innovation company accelerating the success of global corporate innovators and technology entrepreneurs.  Runway has worked with 40+ global corporations to drive innovation results by uncovering new trends and opportunities, scouting cutting-edge startups for strategic partnership, investment or acquisition, and successfully piloting new business concepts. Alongside its consulting practice, Runway incubates early stage startups across 20+ industries. Runway’s 350+ startups have done extremely well – they’ve raised a combined $2.5B in VC money and 53 have successfully exited. Learn more at https://runway.is/corporate-innovation/ .

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Get Best Back-To-School Deals on Laptops and Monitors at GIGABYTE Beyond the Classroom Campaign

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TAIPEI, Aug. 26, 2021 — As summer vacation draws to a close for students, the back-to-school season is once again around the corner. Whether you are heading back to class in person or going for yet another semester of remote learning due to the pandemic, now is the best time to get great deals on PC hardware for the new school year. Portable, high-performance laptops with a long battery life are undoubtedly the best hardware for making learning as easy as possible. For those with desktop PCs, GIGABYTE also offers a wide range of displays for productivity and more beyond the classroom. Others could also take this opportunity to upgrade their hardware collection at favorable prices during this time of the year. Check out the following selection of GIGABYTE laptops and monitors:

Get Best Back-To-School Deals on Laptops and Monitors at GIGABYTE Beyond the Classroom Campaign
Get Best Back-To-School Deals on Laptops and Monitors at GIGABYTE Beyond the Classroom Campaign

For students constantly on the go, the award-winning, 15-inch AERO laptops are lightweight and easy to carry. At the same time, they offer eight hours of long-lasting battery life, suitable for taking out for a whole day of classwork. The factory-calibrated 4K OLED panel is made perfect for students with creative pursuits:

Looking to upgrade your current computer monitor to a vibrant gaming display? The AORUS gaming monitors deliver crisp colors and super smooth visuals in various sizes from 43′ to 25′. The built-in tactical game enhancements make games more fun and engaging, ideal for students who are passionate about gaming:

For students seeking a monitor to elevate their everyday computing experience, GIGABYTE M series monitors are your great all-around choice. The KVM function allows you to control multiple devices via one set of keyboard, display and mouse, so you can work smart and play smart:

GIGABYTE is offering great deals on a wide selection of back-to-school gear to prepare students academically and achieve more in life beyond the classroom. For more details, visit  https://www.aorus.com/en-us/back-to-school-2021

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XGIMI Set to Reimagine Home Cinema Again with New Elfin Smart LED Projector

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The new Elfin projector brings the thrill of watching movies on the big-screen to user’s living rooms with a slim, sleek, lightweight design made for enhanced portability and functionality

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2021 — XGIMI Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global projection equipment manufacturer, today announced the launch of the Elfin Smart LED projector. In the bedroom? Meeting room? Living room? Users can take Elfin anywhere! Elfin’s sleek and compact design is the ideal multimedia companion for whatever and wherever life takes you, with style and ease. The XGIMI Eflin Smart LED projector is now available globally on Amazon or XGIMI’s website. 

Take Elfin to the bedroom, meeting room or living room. Elfin’s sleek and compact design is the ideal multimedia companion for whatever and wherever life takes users with style and ease.
Take Elfin to the bedroom, meeting room or living room. Elfin’s sleek and compact design is the ideal multimedia companion for whatever and wherever life takes users with style and ease.

The Elfin features a new and totally redesigned horizontal chassis as compared to XGIMI’s more vertically-oriented current offerings. The Elfin is capable of projecting vibrant Full-HD images to over 200", with built-in Harman Kardon speakers for the ultimate audio experience. Users can play video games or stream directly from the Android TV interface in any room at almost any angle thanks to XGIMI’s industry-leading Vertical and Horizontal Auto Keystone Correction. 

The ultra-slim (5cm) design ensures the focus will be on the picture and not the device. Matching any space is easy with Elfin’s slick rounded bezels that blend seamlessly anywhere. Elfin’s lightweight (2lbs) frame means it fits comfortably on a desk, shelf or just about anywhere users can put a book. Blend in or stand out – the choice is yours. Elfin makes life’s little moments bigger, simply and quickly. 

Matching spaces is easy with its slick rounded bezels that blend seamlessly anywhere. Elfin’s lightweight (2lbs) frame means it fits comfortably on the desk, shelf or just about anywhere users can put a book. Blend in or stand out. Elfin makes life’s little moments bigger, simply and quickly.
Matching spaces is easy with its slick rounded bezels that blend seamlessly anywhere. Elfin’s lightweight (2lbs) frame means it fits comfortably on the desk, shelf or just about anywhere users can put a book. Blend in or stand out. Elfin makes life’s little moments bigger, simply and quickly.

Packing 2x3W built-in Harman kardon speakers designed specifically for the Elfin means powerful audio performance that delivers deep bass, wide soundstage, and a vivid sound – perfect to watch movies, play video games or stream content. 

Elfin features XGIMI’s proprietary Auto Keystone Correction and Auto Focus technology to optimize the user experience through utilizing Ai-powered image correction technology. The Elfin can instantly optimize screen size and avoid obstacles like plugs and picture frames, reducing the stress of setting up the projector. Elfin is the closest the consumer can get to a plug and play experience in portable projection. 

Elfin users will enjoy FHD native resolution for crystal clear images powered by 800 ANSI lumens capable of projecting their favorite content up to a staggering 200". The onboard Android TV UI means users have instant access to all their favorite streaming apps so they can stay on top of their favorite content seamlessly between devices. 

"We are excited to release a versatile projector that addresses the needs of our more mobile and younger users," said Tex Yang, vice president of global sales at XGIMI corporate. "The Elfin delivers a fresh style more comparable to the current sleek personal electronics devices on the market and is made to slide in your bag as easily as a laptop," he added. 

The XGIMI Elfin Smart LED projector is available at a retail price of $649. For additional information, visit XGIMI’s website, or connect with them on facebook. 

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TCL Technology Announces Results for First Half of 2021, Net Profit Hits USD1.426 Billion

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 14, 2021 — TCL Technology Group Corporation ("TCL Technology", Stock Code 000100.SZ), a publicly listed company focusing on the semiconductor display and materials industry, has announced its interim results for the six months ("the reporting period") ended 30 June 2021.

During the reporting period, the company achieved operating income of around USD11.45 billion, a year-on-year increase of 153.3%; net profit was around USD1.426 billion, a 7.65 times increase year-on-year; net profit attributable to shareholders was around USD1.04 billion, a year-on-year increase of 461.5%. The company’s two core industries, semiconductor displays and semiconductor photovoltaics, achieved significant growth over this period and the company’s annual budget target has been surpassed.

Furthermore, TCL CSOT, TCL Technology’s panel production subsidiary, achieved sales area of 17.792 million square meters with a year-on-year increase of 25.3%. The semiconductor display business of TCL CSOT achieved operating income of USD6.29 billion, a year-on-year increase of 93.6%; net profit was USD1.01 billion, a year-on-year increase of USD1.04 billion. In the second quarter of 2021, TCL CSOT achieved a net profit of USD649.15 million, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 76%. Through continuous expansion and optimization of product structure, TCL CSOT continued to increase its market share in various fields, including TV panels, interactive whiteboards, LTPS, etc.

Additionally, Zhonghuan Semiconductor, a subsidiary of TCL that focusing on semiconductors and new energy, also contributed to the Company’s profit growth in the first half of 2021. Zhonghuan Semiconductor achieved operating income of USD2.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 104.1%, and net profit of USD291.42 million, a year-on-year increase of 160.6%. During the reporting period, the photovoltaic industry has developed rapidly. Over this time Zhonghuan Semiconductor’s accumulated technological advantages have emerged, the product structure has been transformed smoothly and the scale of production capacity has been continuously improved.

Looking ahead, TCL Technology will continue to optimize its business strategies focusing on semiconductor displays, semiconductor photovoltaics and semiconductor materials. Meanwhile, TCL Technology will continue its innovation-driven development, improve operational quality and efficiency, and accelerate global layout, to boost competitiveness and lead the global industry.

About TCL

TCL empowers customers to enjoy more. With a lineup of award-winning televisions, audio products, mobile devices, and appliances, TCL takes pride in delivering meaningful experiences by combining thoughtful design and the latest technology. As one of the world’s largest consumer electronics brands, our extensive manufacturing expertise, a vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art panel factory, helps TCL deliver innovation for all. For additional product information, please visit www.tcl.com for the full portfolio.

About TCL CSOT

TCL CSOT (TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd), is a company committed to developing new technologies and innovations in semiconductor display industry. TCL CSOT actively invests in future technologies such as Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED, and Ink-Jet Printing OLED. The company business includes large area display, small medium display and touch modules, interactive white boards, video walls, automotive displays, and gaming monitors, which contributes to the core competence in the global panel industry.

About Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor

Zhonghuan Semiconductor takes new energy materials and semi-conductor materials as its dual main business to drive development, including the R&D, production and sales of semi-conductor wafers, semi-conductor devices, solar wafers and solar cell modules, as well as the construction and operation of photovoltaic power stations. On July 15, 2020, TCL acquired Zhonghuan Semi-conductor, achieving the significant presence and strategic reserve in the field of semi-conductors and new energy.