MATMERIZE-RESONAC PARTNERSHIP TO REVOLUTIONISE 6G TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Matmerize Inc, a materials artificial intelligence (AI) innovator has formed a strategic partnership with Resonac Corporation, aiming at revolutionising the landscape of 6G technology.

Building on the strong collaborative foundation, Resonac will leverage the power of Matmerize’s PolymRize AI software technology to accelerate the development of exceptional high-performance neat and composite materials for 6G technology and beyond.

Matmerize Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Rampi Ramprasad in a statement said collaborating with Resonac on the development of 6G technology was a remarkable opportunity for the company.

“Aligned with Resonac's vision to revolutionise next-generation technologies and powered by Matmerize's commitment to advance AI algorithms, architectures and virtual materials design capabilities, we are poised to usher in a new era of accelerated intelligent materials design,” he said.

In January this year, Resonac announced plans to develop new semiconductor materials for 6G, which is set to be 100 times faster than 5G. New semiconductor materials are needed to substantially reduce the transmission loss associated with the increased communication speed.

To meet this requirement, Resonac will identify optimal materials with the required characteristics through computational and AI methods in a collaborative venture with Matmerize.

Where manual testing using traditional techniques would demand three months to assess a single materials combination, Matmerize's PolymRize reduces the time required to a single day and can evaluate up to 90 combinations within the same three-month span.

The result promises to be a fusion of materials engineering and AI, poised to redefine the development of 6G technology.

In a pilot initiative, Resonac evaluated Matmerize's capabilities, in which predictive models were constructed using PolymRize and third party software for key material properties relevant to 6G technology.

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ZOOM AI COMPANION NOW AVAILABLE TO PAID USER ACCOUNTS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Zoom Video Communications Inc announced that its generative artificial intelligence (AI) digital assistant, Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ) is now included at no additional cost for customers with the paid services in their Zoom user accounts.

In a statement, Zoom also announced that Zoom IQ for Sales, its conversational intelligence software, will be renamed Zoom Revenue Accelerator.

“We were founded on doing what is right for our customers, and we firmly believe that offering Zoom AI Companion at no additional cost to our paid Zoom user accounts delivers tremendous value as we all navigate the challenges facing us today.

“We are excited to see our customers and users start using AI Companion and about our strong roadmap for further innovation underpinned by a commitment to responsible AI,” said its chief product officer, Smita Hashim.

AI Companion reinforces Zoom’s vision to deliver limitless human connection on one platform, empowering people by increasing their productivity, enhancing their skills and improving team effectiveness.

Since Zoom introduced generative AI in early June, thousands of companies have benefited from free trials of Team Chat compose and Meeting summary.

Zoom AI Companion delivers powerful, real-time digital assistant capabilities to help users improve productivity and work together more effectively, whereby customers can expect to see AI Companion throughout the entire platform, from Meetings, Team Chat, Phone, Email and Whiteboard, with additional features on the roadmap.

AI Companion makes it easy and frictionless to collaborate and become more productive, removing repetitive tasks and distractions as well as helping teams collaborate more effectively.

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YOURGENE HEALTH LAUNCHES MAGBENCH AUTOMATED DNA EXTRACTION INSTRUMENT AND KIT FOR NIPT WORKFLOWS

Offers clinical labs in APAC and Middle East cost-efficient, bench-top robotic cell-free DNA extraction workstation and reagents for Yourgene’s Sage 32 NIPT Workflow

MANCHESTER, England & SINGAPORE, Sept 5 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yourgene Health plc (“Yourgene”, AIM: YGEN), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, today launched the Yourgene^® MagBench™ Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit. MagBench solution is available to Sage™ customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. MagBench offers a simple, fast, and cost-efficient, bench-top robotic cell-free DNA (cfDNA) extraction workstation optimised for Yourgene’s Sage 32 NIPT Workflow. This provides clinical laboratories with a streamlined end-to-end solution, from sample to report, enabling them to provide a more accurate and competitive non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) service.

The MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument is easy to use, quick to install and provides users with an intuitive touchscreen user interface with built-in protocols, offering fast run times and flexible sample throughput to meet the laboratory’s testing needs. The MagBench Extraction Kit comprises sample and elution tubes, pre-sealed cartridges with all the reagents needed for efficient cfDNA purification, and individually packaged tip sets with a unique cross-notch design for precise volume pipetting.

Increased automation during DNA extraction, limits hands-on procedures, minimising the chance of human error and with single-use tip disposal and a built-in UV lamp for decontamination between runs, it minimises the risk of cross contamination. It also helps improve the accuracy and consistency of pipetting, resulting in a lower failure rate.

Sage Prenatal Screen offers a Safe, Accurate, Genetic Evaluation of placental DNA in maternal blood using next-generation sequencing in three days. The NIPT workflow includes extracting DNA from the maternal plasma using MagBench, followed by library preparation and enrichment, sequencing, and Sage Link analysis to estimate the risk of a fetus having trisomy 21, 18 or 13, rare autosomal aneuploidies, sex chromosome aneuploidies and the most clinically relevant microdeletions.

Dr Rob Henke, Vice President of Sales, Asia-Pacific at Yourgene Health, said: “Yourgene is committed to delivering best-in-class NIPT solutions, where precision and quality assurance are key. MagBench enables an economical and automated NIPT workflow. Reducing manual procedures improves user experience, facilitating true walkaway time while minimising the risk of contamination and improving testing accuracy. This decreases the number of screening failures, greatly improves efficiency, and helps lower expectant parents’ anxiety.”

Visit: https://yourgenehealth.com/our-products/nipt-solutions/nipt/sage-prenatal-screen/magbench 

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CHUHANG'S INDUSTRY-LEADING RADAR INNOVATIONS DISPLAYED AT IAA 2023 IN GERMANY

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Chuhang Technology (Chuhang), a pioneer in millimetre-wave sensing radars, will exhibit a full range of new technology at the IAA Mobility trade show from Sept 4 to 8 in Munich, Germany.

According to a statement, the highlight of these radar innovations is a new cabin sensing suite based on its 60 gigahertz (GHz) vital sensor developed in partnership with emotion3D.

“IAA is one of the most prestigious gatherings of the transportation industry, and our presence here represents our dedication to enhancing the capabilities of next-generation radar,” said its Chief Executive Officer, Chu Yongyan.

First time exhibited outside of China, Chuhang's attendance at IAA 2023 notched a milestone in its international expansion and has reached rapid success across its business verticals since its founding in 2017.

The company specialises in the research and development, production and manufacturing of advanced sensing solutions, having developed a suite of active radar systems that offer superior reliability, compliance, cost-effectiveness and ease of integration.

Its core products, the 60 GHz vital sign radar, 77 GHz forward radar, and the 77 GHz corner radar, have all passed European Union’s CE certification, ready to meet the demands of next-generation vehicles.

Led by its Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder, Wogong Zhang, the company has made significant contributions to the development of the ISO/PWI 13389 "Road vehicles — Test Method for Detection Performance of Millimetre-wave Radar", aiming to set an international standard for the testing millimetre-wave radar systems.

Chuhang is also constantly expanding its vibrant partner network and currently negotiating to be a supplier for a major German vehicle manufacturer, with products expected to be delivered in 2026.

As it penetrates global markets, Chuhang is committed to developing localised and targeted solutions to meet the specific needs of its international customers.

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NSE MD & CEO SHARES INSIGHTS ON INDIA’S Q1 GDP GROWTH NUMBERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Managing director and chief executive officer of National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), Shri Ashishkumar Chauhan has commented on India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth numbers for the first quarter (Q1) of this year.

Chauhan said India’s first quarter GDP numbers at 7.8 per cent is stupendous and has become the fastest growing economy in the world.

“India is going to be the growth engine of the world. In the first quarter, the services sector has grown more than 10 per cent, and it's been the centre of growth for quite some time, and overall investments have been at 35 per cent which is very encouraging.

“India is building for the future, so that faster growth can be achieved,” he said in a statement.

NSE is the world’s largest derivatives exchange by trading volume (contracts) as per the statistics maintained by Futures Industry Association for calendar year 2022.

It has a fully integrated business model comprising exchange listings, trading services, clearing and settlement services, indices, market data feeds, technology solutions and financial education offerings.

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TOSHIBA RELEASES 3RD GENERATION SIC MOSFETS FOR INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT WITH FOUR-PIN PACKAGE THAT REDUCES SWITCHING LOSS

^{Toshiba: 3rd generation SiC MOSFETs for industrial equipment with four-pin package that reduces switching loss. (Graphic: Business Wire)}


KAWASAKI, Japan, Sept 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, the "TWxxxZxxxC series,” that use a four-pin TO-247-4L(X) package that reduces switching loss with the company’s latest^[1] 3rd generation SiC MOSFETs chip for industrial equipment. Volume shipments of ten products, five with 650V ratings and five with 1200V, start today.

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The new products are the first in Toshiba’s SiC MOSFET line-up to use the four-pin TO-247-4L(X) package, which allows Kelvin connection of the signal source terminal for the gate drive. The package can reduce the effect of source wire inductance inside the package, improving high-speed switching performance. For the new TW045Z120C, the turn-on loss is approximately 40% lower and the turn-off loss reduced by approximately 34%^[2], compared with Toshiba’s current product TW045N120C in a three-pin TO-247 package. This helps to reduce equipment power loss.

A reference design for a three-phase inverter using SiC MOSFETs is published online.

Toshiba will continue to expand its line-up to meet market trends and contribute to improving equipment efficiency and enlarging power capacity.

Notes:
[1] As of August 2023.
[2] As of August 2023, values measured by Toshiba (test condition: V_DD=800V, V_GG=+18V/0V, I_D=20A, R_G=4.7Ω, L=100μH, T_a=25°C)

Applications

• Switching power supplies (servers, data centers, communications equipment, etc.)
• EV charging stations
• Photovoltaic inverters
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)

Features

• Four-pins TO-247-4L(X) package:
  Switching loss is reduced by Kelvin connection of the signal source terminal for the gate drive
• 3rd generation SiC MOSFETs
• Low drain-source On-resistance x gate-drain charge
• Low diode forward voltage: V_DSF=-1.35V (typ.) (V_GS=-5V)

 


Follow the links below for more on the new product.

TW015Z120C
TW030Z120C
TW045Z120C
TW060Z120C
TW140Z120C
TW015Z65C
TW027Z65C
TW048Z65C
TW083Z65C
TW107Z65C

Follow the link below for more on Toshiba’s MOSFETs.
MOSFETs

Follow the links below for more on Toshiba’s solution proposal.

Applications
Servers
Uninterruptible Power Supply
LED lighting

To check availability of the new products at online distributors, visit:
TW015Z120C
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TW030Z120C
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TW045Z120C
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TW060Z120C
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TW140Z120C
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TW015Z65C
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TW027Z65C
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TW048Z65C
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TW083Z65C
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TW107Z65C
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* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.
The company's 21,500 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. With annual sales approaching 800-billion yen (US$6.1 billion), Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.
Find out more at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html

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Contact

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ALIPAY+, PAYNET FORGE TIES TO PROMOTE SEAMLESS PAYMENT FOR MALAYSIAN TRAVELLERS

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Ant Group has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) to expand cross-border payments acceptance at 1.8 million merchants in Malaysia with five leading Asian e-wallets as the first batch, and more to come in the following months.

According to a statement, this partnership with PayNet is enabled via Ant Group’s global cross-border digital payments and marketing solutions, Alipay+, to promote seamless payment for inbound and outbound Malaysian travellers.

By year-end, users of five leading Asian e-wallets, including AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR), GCash (the Philippines), Kakao Pay (South Korea) and TrueMoney (Thailand), will be able to use cashless payments when they travel to Malaysia with Alipay+, by scanning DuitNow QR, Malaysia's National QR Standard operated by PayNet.

General Manager of Alipay+ Offline Merchant Services at Ant Group, Dr Cherry Huang said the collaboration with PayNet is a significant development for regional travellers.

“We are jointly making efforts to bring local businesses and international visitors closer together, offering not just convenience to tourists but greater opportunities and visibility for Malaysian businesses,” she said.

Meanwhile, PayNet Chief Commercial Officer, Gary Yeoh said the partnership between PayNet and Alipay+ was forged at a vital time when overseas travel and tourism have fully resumed, and rapidly increasing.

“Consumers and merchants in both countries who are already accustomed to digital payments expect the same seamless and hassle-free experience when travelling overseas. They also expect this to be conducted at competitive exchange rates. This collaboration will address both these needs,” he added.

The partnership will enable all Malaysian e-wallets supported by PayNet to be accepted by Alipay+ merchants network globally in 2024.

Beyond payments, Ant Group and PayNet will also collaborate on joint digital marketing efforts to enhance visibility of businesses directly within the users’ e-wallets.

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