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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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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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Anycubic’s Photon Ultra, the New DLP 3D Printer, Launches on Kickstarter

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 23, 2021 — Anycubic, the established 3D printer brand known for its high-quality and affordable printers, is coming to Kickstarter with a world premiere: the world’s first affordable, high-precision DLP 3D printer for consumers. The Anycubic Photon Ultra features an exclusive debut of Texas Instrument’s latest DLP technology, which brings many advantages to users, such as: low to no maintenance, extremely high-resolution prints, and much lower power consumption. DLP printers are superior to LCD based 3D printers in printing small and narrow models, but have always been prohibitively expensive, until now. Anycubic is aimed to solve this problem and fit the needs of its customers.


Main benefits of Anycubic Photon Ultra

High-precision printing

Although the specified resolution of this DLP printer Anycubic Photon Ultra is rated at 720p, its print quality is even better than that of 2k/4k monochrome LCD screen printers. This is because DLP printers use a different technology to project light compared to LCD printers. DLP printers use a projector that reflects all the light to a pixel via a micromirror, therefore, there is no light convergence, achieving crisper black-white contrasts. LCD printers converge all the light to a pixel, which can cause bumps and shadows on the edge of models. When displaying thin lines and small-size texts, DLP printers are clearer than LCD printers with purer colors and richer layers, resulting in more delicate texture and sharper corners of models.

 

Longer durability

LCD screens are a consumable, which need to be replaced every 3 to 5 months. The Anycubic Photon Ultra does not have an LCD screen and the internal projector enables the printer to be used for more than 20,000 hours. This means the average user saves about $600 on LCD screen replacements. With a Kickstarter price tag of $399, most people will have more money saved than they spent on the Anycubic Photon Ultra!

Energy saving

The fact that the Anycubic Photon Ultra doesn’t require high maintenance LCD screens is already a big step forward in creating an environmentally friendly 3D printer. The machine is also much more energy efficient, which further improves its impact on the environment. The Anycubic Photon Ultra DLP printer operates at 40% light efficiency, which is 15 times higher than the 2.5-3% that LCD printers usually operate at. It uses far less energy and is rated at 12W with an average power consumption of 8.5W. The printer consumes between 0.017 – 0.034 kWh to print a 100mm high model,

Whisper quiet printing

Lower power consumption equals less heat, which means the Anycubic Photon Ultra doesn’t need any cooling fans, making it truly whisper quiet.

Smooth edges

With 16 x anti-aliasing the edges and corners of prints are smoothed out, reducing layer lines and post-processing time.

Fast print speed

Anycubic Photon Ultra’s print speed is about 1.5s per layer, comparable to LCD printers like Photon Mono X, whose speed is 1.5 – 2s per layer. Compared to SLA’s point light source printing, its speed is up to 5 times faster.

Wide range of resin options

Anycubic Photon Ultra has options for adjustable UV power, which makes the printer suitable for use with a wide range of resins, giving users endless possibilities and creative freedom.

Better adhesion

The print bed has been laser engraved for enhanced platform adhesion and evenness, ensuring prints have a higher success rate and better stability.

User friendly interface

The Anycubic Photon Ultra debuts printing settings to be modified directly on the printer via the color touch screen, making it easier to adjust and optimize without a computer.

Price & Crowdfunding details

The Anycubic Photon Ultra is making its worldwide debut on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter, where it will be available at just $399 for the first 100 backers and $499 for normal price. After Kickstarter, Anycubic Photon Ultra’s price on Amazon will be over $599.

Anycubic Photon Ultra is launching on Kickstarter on September 15th, 2021, where it will be available for pre-order in a worldwide exclusive. We are using crowdfunding to match the innovative spirit of our customers, who are trailblazers in the creative community, always embracing the new. Our campaign will last for approximately one month, offering many benefits, discounts and special promotions to our early supporters. After Kickstarter, backers will be the first in the world to receive their Anycubic Photon Ultra, and later in the year it will become available via the regular Anycubic distribution channels at a slightly higher price.

About Anycubic

Anycubic is a leading company in the 3D printer industry, which specializes in 3D printer R&D, manufacturing and sales. We provide many affordable, high-performance and smart printers for different kinds of customers, consumers, hobbyists, schools and product designers. Since its establishment in 2015, we have been committed to propelling 3D printing technology so as to enable people from all walks of life to unleash their creativity and turn their imagination into reality.

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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. 

ABOUT XGIMI

Trusted by more than 1.5 million users, XGIMI designs and manufactures high-performance multi-functional smart projectors and laser TV" and is determined to improve viewers’ audio-visual experience. XGIMI has created a series of game-changing giant screen projection products with critical partners like Harman/Kardon, Google, Texas Instruments, and Baidu. By constantly recreating its products, XGIMI optimizes its portfolio and provides the most technologically advanced and user-first experience for consumers. The small, compact devices are incredibly powerful to create an outstanding immersive home theater experience. In recent years, XGIMI has won international awards such as CES Best Innovation Award, iF Design Awards, Red Dot Design Award, and Good Design Award 38 times.

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Hänssler Group Achieves Great Reproducibility of ESD Performance and Dimensional Accuracy Using Kimya’s ABS-ESD on Ultimaker S5

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UTRECHT, Netherlands, Aug. 10, 2021 — Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, today announced that Hänssler Group, German experts in sealing technology, plastics technology and additive manufacturing, uses the Ultimaker S5 and Kimya‘s ABS-ESD to cost-effectively produce 300 highly accurate sealant parts annually with anti-electrostatic properties. These parts, designed to be integrated within an existing production line, provide thermal protection between two components within a machine. The optimized material printing profile combined with the Ultimaker S5, result in parts with minimal batch-to-batch dimensional variation and untouched ESD performance.

3D model of Hänssler Isolator part (left), statical analysis of the six most representative dimensions of the model for 10 samples selected. Each Target dimension is highlighted in red dotted line (right)
3D model of Hänssler Isolator part (left), statical analysis of the six most representative dimensions of the model for 10 samples selected. Each Target dimension is highlighted in red dotted line (right)

Surface defects impact ESD performance, which would inevitably alter the dissipation of charges. Therefore, Hänssler’s parts must be reproducible for both ESD behaviour and dimensional accuracy, in addition to meeting visual and integrity requirements. To assess the surface quality of the prints, engineers performed a high-resolution 3D scanning analysis on a select number of parts, using a GOM Atos Core 3D scanner. This showed relative deviations between the ideal CAD model and the printed part. A pass/no pass filter for dimensional accuracy with a threshold of 0.3mm, enabled Hänssler to create an optimized ABS-ESD printing profile to print parts on the Ultimaker S5 with minimal tolerance limits.

Adrian Heinrich, Marketing Manager at Hänssler: "Besides the opportunity to create accurate and more complex parts with 3D printing, we also reported a reduction in material waste in the range of -80% and -60% in cost per part versus our traditional milling techniques. The accessibility and reliability of 3D printing and great support of Ultimakers’ ecosystem partner Kimya, made this project just the beginning."

Miguel Calvo, CTO at Ultimaker: "Ensuring high dimensional accuracy with 3D printing is key for companies that need to guarantee their customers every batch is identical and ESD safe. It should not matter when, where or who prints the parts. I’m proud of the close collaboration between Kimya and Ultimaker to make this happen for the Hänssler Group."

Read more information in our blog.

Ultimaker  

Established in 2011, Ultimaker delivers a platform that enables customers to take full advantage of the unique Ultimaker Ecosystem that offers the largest diversity of 3D printing products and services in the industry.

 

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UL Acquires Method Park

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The acquisition deepens UL’s automotive and medical device sector safety and security expertise.

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 21, 2021 — UL, the global safety science leader, today announced its acquisition of German-based Method Park, a company specializing in process engineering, software solutions, training and advisory services focusing on the safety critical aspects of the automotive, medical and aerospace industries. The deal fortifies UL’s expertise to help customers advance innovation safety, business transformation, and regulatory and standards compliance.

UL_Method_Park
UL_Method_Park

"With accelerating technology in safety critical industries, such as automotive and medical devices, the introduction of innovative technologies that provide enhanced convenience also presents new challenges," said Jennifer Scanlon, president and CEO, UL Inc. "Helping ensure their safe and secure deployment will be key in how quickly these innovations are adopted. The Method Park acquisition will build upon on UL’s science-based core expertise in testing, inspection and certification and help address the safety risks of exciting innovative technologies. Together, we will empower our customers with the ability to embrace new opportunities."

Specializing in complex process-based product engineering, Method Park’s portfolio includes advisory services, a digital compliance software solution, a comprehensive training portfolio and software solutions for multiple industries. Founded in 2001, the company has also provided insight to customers on process optimization and quality assurance management. 

"By offering a differentiated customer experience, unmatched thought leadership and solutions, and a best-in-class knowledge platform, UL works to be the global market acceptance and risk mitigation partner of choice for our customers," said Weifang Zhou, UL’s executive vice president and president of Testing, Inspection and Certification. "The Method Park team strategically aligns with that approach and will help us deliver on serving as our customers’ most trusted science, security and sustainability partner."

Headquartered in the Bavarian city of Erlangen, Method Park has offices throughout Germany, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart, with additional facilities in Detroit, Miami, Pittsburgh and Shanghai. With the acquisition, Method Park’s more than 200 employees will join UL to focus on innovative solutions to complex safety and security issues affecting multiple industries.

"We are excited to join forces with UL," said Professor Bernd Hindel, founder and CEO of Method Park. "As a combined team, we will offer our customers best-in-class services that will help them get to market faster and more efficiently. Our group’s shared reputation will allow us to significantly accelerate customer access to a broader range of complementary solutions and expertise, extend services across global markets and help deliver on the promise for a safer and more secure world.”

The transaction closed on July 20. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.  

About UL
UL is the global safety science leader. We deliver testing, inspection and certification (TIC), training and advisory services, risk management solutions and essential business insights to help our customers, based in more than 100 countries, achieve their safety, security and sustainability goals. Our deep knowledge of products and intelligence across supply chains make us the partner of choice for customers with complex challenges. Discover more at UL.com.

For information about Standards development and other nonprofit activities, visit UL.org.

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PNY LX2030 and LX3030 M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 Solid State Drives: More Endurance for the Chia(R) Plotting Needs

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HSINCHU, July 16, 2021 — PNY announced today the launch of the LX2030 and LX3030 line of ultra high endurance SSDs to the company’s assortment of solid-state drives. The new LX families of SSDs offer ever higher levels of endurance designed for "proof of space and time" applications like Chia (XCH) Plotting. 

PNY LX2030 and LX3030 M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 Solid State Drives, the ideal solution for “proof of space and time” applications like plotting Chia Coin.
PNY LX2030 and LX3030 M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 Solid State Drives, the ideal solution for “proof of space and time” applications like plotting Chia Coin.

Designed for Plotting
The PNY LX2030 and LX3030 M.2 NVMe SSDs are the ideal solution for "proof of space and time" applications like plotting Chia Coin. To secure the blockchain, the data needs to be first created in a process called "plotting", which is only required once per plot file. This process is write intensive, so a desirable SSD for plotting has high sustained write bandwidth and endurance (TBW, or terabytes written). Typically this level of write performance and endurance was only seen on enterprise class SSDs.

Lifextension Technology
The PNY family of LX drives take advantage of Lifextension technology to offer a Chia Plotting TBW rating of up to 54,000 in the LX3030 2TB. To deliver such a high Plotting TBW, the LX series of PNY SSDs utilize an advanced AI Engine, LDPC and Flash I/F to improve NAND endurance, making them the best unit cost for plotting. Without sacrifice, you are able to take full advantage of Lifextension technology and the up to 18X better endurance by adding an LX drive to the system.

Statement From CHIA Team
"I’m very excited that PNY has partnered with Phison to deliver the first SSD for Chia plotting. The LX3030 is tuned for the Chia plotting workload, which requires a high amount of sustained bandwidth. Users can be at ease knowing they won’t wear out the drive easily – the LX3030 1TB can create 2PB of plots before wearing out. All of this is in an M.2 80mm form factor for broad compatibility. The entry LX2030 will be great for small form factor systems and 4-6 core desktops and laptops, like the NUC build," said Jonmichael Hands, VP Storage Business Development at Chia.

LX SSD Product Specification 

  • Chia Plotting TBW:
    • LX3030 2TB: 54,000
    • LX3030 1TB: 27,000
    • LX2030 2TB: 10,000
  • Chia Plotting Read and Write Performance
    • LX3030 – Read: 3,200MB/s & Write: 2,400MB/s
    • LX2030 – Read: 3,200MB/s & Write: 1,000MB/s
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280

Product Availability
PNY LX2030 and LX3030 M.2 NVMe Gen3 x4 SSDs are available immediately; Contact a PNY account manager for details or through www.pny.com.tw

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Follow @PNYAsia on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and join our corporate community on LinkedIn. 

About PNY Technologies
Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. celebrates over 35 years of business excellence as a leading manufacturer and supplier of Flash Memory Cards, USB Flash Drives, Solid State Drives, Computer Memory Upgrade Modules, NVIDIA® GeForce® Consumer Graphics Cards. ta

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GSMA Celebrates The Return Of MWC Barcelona

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Getting back to business and back together to discuss Connected Impact at the historic hybrid event

BARCELONA, Spain, July 6, 2021 — The GSMA is celebrating the safe and successful return of MWC Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile ecosystem event. It is humbling that in the most challenging circumstances, people came together for MWC21. Convening this year was possible because of a commitment to innovation and the direct support of the mobile ecosystem, customers, partners, and the community – and the GSMA are very grateful. Without question, this support underlines that mobile technology must continue to play a vital role in the global recovery and that the event created momentum for MWC22.

Entrance to MWC21 in Barcelona
Entrance to MWC21 in Barcelona

MWC21 was different from past editions. The first physical-virtual event of its kind saw executives, exhibitors and, sponsors taking in keynotes, networking, visiting exhibits and, deal-making over four days.

"I am proud of the team for delivering a high-quality event in an extraordinarily complex environment. The pandemic has indelibly changed how we gather. We had to develop new health and safety protocols and a hybrid platform but, we did it! It was only possible because of a community of support for which I am very grateful," said Mats Granryd, Director General of the GSMA. "I cannot tell you how delighted I am to be back and, I’m encouraged that thousands more joined us virtually. MWC21 created momentum and is helping us reimagine what events look like. Bring on MWC22."

The health and safety plan, Committed Community, was critical in bringing people together safely and, its elements were seen and felt everywhere. Approved by the Catalan Health Authorities, the plan was developed for the event and delivered in partnership with Quironprovencion. They administered thousands of tests and expertly cared for all involved. Attendees have been complimentary of the plan, and the GSMA is grateful for the cooperation of all who attended. We all played a role in creating a safe environment allowing us to be together for the first time in 15 months.

Our thanks 

Planning this year was beyond complicated; MWC21 became a reality because of the strength and commitment of our staff and partners. A special thanks to the GSMA team, Barcelona City Council, Generalitat de Catalunya, the Ministry of Economy and Digital Transformation, Fira de Barcelona, Tourism de Barcelona (the Host City Parties), the L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, and people of Catalonia and Spain. Your support this year meant that we delivered MWC21 with excellence, a testament to the trust and collaboration this community has developed over years of working together. 

"We have a new appreciation for the value of human connection and, for me, being together again at MWC21 in Barcelona has been inspiring," said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. "Last February, we were faced with a fast-moving coronavirus and were the first organisation to cancel a large international event over health and safety concerns. Last week we reignited business by bringing together the mobile and adjacent vertical ecosystems at MWC21 in a safe and healthy environment. The dynamism of global circumstances meant that we had to evaluate and re-invent operational processes in partnership with our teams to make MWC a reality. I’m proud of the team and profoundly grateful for everyone who played a role in bringing the industry back together again." 

A special thanks to our MWC21 partners and sponsors. Your support helped make this possible. 

  • ACI
  • Applus+ Certification
  • C114
  • Citi
  • CNBC
  • Damm
  • Euronews
  • Facebook Connectivity
  • Financial Times
  • Generalitat de Catalunya
  • Mobile World Capital
  • Mobile World Live
  • Moelis and Company
  • Nvidia
  • Sabadell BStartup
  • SEAT
  • STC
  • Time
  • The Wall Street Journal

The numbers

  • Over 20,000 people attended in-person
  • Around 100,000 unique virtual and daily viewers on MWC21 and partner platforms
  • Representation from around 165 countries and territories, 117 of those in-person
  • Over 1000 exhibitors, sponsors and partners
  • Millions could tune into MWC21 content through global syndication via 1000+ national and international broadcasters
  • Over 50% of attendees were Directors
  • 1,500 CEOs and C-Suite executives among attendees, confirming once again that MWC brings together decision-makers

Special event highlights

Focus on the local entrepreneurial startup community was front and centre with the 4YFN (Four Years from Now) programme in the heart of MWC21. There was a genuine buzz, and 4YFN was a must-see space at the event. Returning MWC attendees were delighted to see and experience how Barcelona nurtures and encourages the startup ecosystem. 

The GSMA Ministerial Programme was the centre of policy debate. More than 650 senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and government officials collaborated and exchanged views on digital inclusion, network resilience and maximising the potential of 5G. Against the backdrop of the pandemic, it has been more critical to convene the world’s political, regulatory and telecom leaders to discuss how digital connectivity is acting in the service of people whilst driving a robust recovery for the digital future.

MWC22

Scheduled for 28 February – 3 March 2022, the organisation will now begin planning for MWC22. The dates for 2022 are a return to the traditional place on the calendar and will be in Barcelona. 

Key partners have already shown their support for MWC22 by confirming their plans to attend and exhibit including;

  • AMDOCS
  • Dell Technologies
  • Deutsche Telekom
  • Ericsson
  • Intel Corporation
  • Lenovo Technology
  • LG Uplus
  • NEC Corporation
  • Netcracker Technology
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks
  • Ooredoo
  • Orange
  • Qualcomm Technologies
  • Samsung Electronics
  • SAP
  • Saudi Telecom Company
  • SK Telecom
  • TCT Mobile
  • Telefonica
  • Verizon
  • VMWare
  • Xiaomi
  • ZTE Corporation

Find out more about MWC Barcelona: https://www.mwcbarcelona.com/ 

About GSMA

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Africa, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the M360 Series of regional conferences.  For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.

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EonStor GS Supports File-level SSD Cache to Accelerate Random File Access Performance

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TAIPEI, June 25, 2021 — Infortrend® Technology, Inc. (TWSE: 2495), the industry-leading enterprise storage provider, adds SSD cache technology into EonStor GS (GS) unified storage to considerably accelerate file access performance in enterprise applications characterized by high number of random file access operations.

EonStor GS is an enterprise-class unified storage enabling enterprises to manage file-based (NAS) and block-based (SAN) storage in a single device. With redundant controller design, multiple RAID hard disk protection levels and PB-level storage capacity, enterprises won’t have to worry about insufficient storage capacity and data loss. GS now supports SSDs acting as cache on its NAS storage service to improve file access performance. By caching frequently used data on a high-speed storage medium, subsequent client requests for accessing enterprise data can be served more quickly.

GS with integrated SSD cache is an optimal solution for applications involving random access behavior, such as file sharing, email, as well as media editing. If several users simultaneously access files and the required data bits are not located in adjacent sectors, traditional mechanical HDDs cause a longer seek time, resulting in a higher I/O delay, which in turn reduces system performance and negatively effects user experience. Thanks to SSDs’ near-zero seek time advantage, GS’s SSD cache reduces I/O latency and improves IOPS performance. High-efficiency algorithms intelligently predict and cache commonly used small blocks of data and metadata, improving GS’s access performance to random access data and elevating user experience to the new level.

"We added SSD cache to EonStor GS unified storage for accelerating file-level random access data. For general applications like office file sharing and emails, users can deploy one or two SSDs, while for media editing, which requires higher bandwidth, four or more SSDs are recommended," said Frank Lee, Senior Director of Product Planning.

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About Infortrend

Infortrend (TWSE: 2495) has been developing and manufacturing storage solutions since 1993. With a strong emphasis on in-house design, testing, and manufacturing, Infortrend storage delivers performance and scalability with the latest standards, user friendly data services, personal after-sales support, and unrivaled value. For more information, please visit www.infortrend.com

Infortrend® and EonStor® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infortrend Technology, Inc.; other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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LTI Awarded Snowflake Global Innovation Partner of the Year

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The award recognizes innovations like LTI Canvas PolarSled and the maiden Snowcase that accelerate cloud data transformation

MUMBAI, India, June 17, 2021 — Larsen & Toubro Infotech (BSE: 540005) (NSE: LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has been recognized as the Global Innovation Partner of the Year by Snowflake, the Data Cloud Company. LTI received this prestigious recognition during Snowflake Virtual Partner Summit held on June 16, 2021.

The award represents a key milestone for the strategic partnership between LTI and Snowflake and will strengthen collaboration between the companies to empower enterprises with innovative solutions and services.

With its automation-first approach, LTI’s unique Canvas PolarSled platform provides speed, performance, and risk reduction to Snowflake customers. The platform offers:

  • Technology strategy and consulting to help define Snowflake migration and data strategy.
  • Automation-led implementation toolkit powered by ML-based tools.
  • Governance toolkit to help sustain and optimize Snowflake cloud data platform.

Nachiket Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer, LTI, said, "This award validates LTI’s strong commitment to simplifying and accelerating customer’s journey to Snowflake. Our global strategic partnership with Snowflake enables us to bring the innovation needed to create data-driven organizations for customers. This alliance empowers us to become an integral part of an organization’s broader data strategy and be the companion in its digital transformation journey."

"As part of the global strategic partnership, LTI and Snowflake invest in helping our joint customers migrate to Snowflake Data Cloud by eliminating the technology debt, and providing assurance by achieving a higher level of automation," said Ketan Awalegaonkar, Chief Customer Officer at Snowflake. "LTI with its multiple innovative Snowflake specific accelerators & solutions, especially the LTI Canvas PolarSled platform, provides speed, performance, and risk reduction to the customers’ cloud data journey. We look forward to strengthening this partnership and building innovative solutions for our customers together," he added.

Recently, LTI also became the Technology Launch Partner for Snowpark Accelerated Program. Currently in private preview, Snowpark simplifies an organization’s IT architecture by bringing more data pipelines into Snowflake’s single, governed core data platform. As part of this program LTI Mosaic Decisions and LTI Mosaic AI will facilitate easy adoption of Snowflake with optimized performance.

LTI is an Elite Services Partner for Snowflake, and launched the first Snowcase, a program to develop and market industry-specific solutions to accelerate cloud data transformation journey of enterprises.

About LTI:

LTI (NSE: LTI) is a global technology consulting and digital solutions Company helping more than 400 clients succeed in a converging world. With operations in 31 countries, we go the extra mile for our clients and accelerate their digital transformation with LTI’s Mosaic platform enabling their mobile, social, analytics, IoT and cloud journeys. Founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited, our unique heritage gives us unparalleled real-world expertise to solve the most complex challenges of enterprises across all industries. Each day, our team of more than 35,000 LTItes enable our clients to improve the effectiveness of their business and technology operations and deliver value to their customers, employees and shareholders. Follow us at @LTI_Global

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