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Ericsson reports fourth quarter results and full-year results 2025

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

Strategic highlights – solid commercial momentum and operational execution            

  • Organic sales growth in all three segments in Q4, with 12%* growth in segment Cloud Software and Services.      
  • Operational improvements in recent years driving strong margins and solid free cash flow.

Fourth quarter highlights – good organic growth with all segments contributing            

  • Sales increased by 6%* YoY. Market areas Europe, Middle East and Africa and South East Asia, Oceania and India grew, Americas was broadly stable while North East Asia declined. Reported sales were SEK 69.3 (72.9) b.           
  • Adjusted1 gross income was SEK 33.2 (33.7) b. with currency headwinds offsetting strong operational execution. Reported gross income was SEK 32.7 (32.7) b.           
  • Adjusted1 gross margin was 48.0% (46.3%) driven mainly by improvements in Cloud Software and Services.  Reported gross margin was 47.2% (44.9%).           
  • Adjusted1 EBITA was SEK 12.7 (10.2) b. with an 18.3% (14.1%) margin, benefiting from improved segment margins in Mobile Networks. Reported EBITA was SEK 11.6 (8.6) b. with a 16.7% (11.8%) margin.           
  • Net income was SEK 8.6 (4.9) b. EPS diluted was SEK 2.57 (1.44).           
  • Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 14.9 (15.8) b.

Full-year highlights – margins stabilized at good levels and solid free cash flow            

  • Sales increased by 2%*, with growth in Networks and Cloud Software and Services. Reported sales were SEK 236.7 (247.9) b.     
  • Adjusted1 gross income increased to SEK 113.9 (111.4) b. driven by improvements in Mobile Networks, and despite a SEK -7.2 b. currency headwind. Adjusted gross margin increased to 48.1% (44.9%).           
  • Adjusted1 EBITA was SEK 42.9 (27.2) b. with an adjusted1 EBITA margin of 18.1% (11.0%), including the gain from the divestment of iconectiv.          
  • Net income was SEK 28.7 (0.4) b. EPS diluted was SEK 8.51 (0.01).           
  • Free cash flow before M&A was SEK 26.8 (40.0) b., delivering a cash flow to net sales of 11.3%.           
  • Net cash at year-end 2025 was SEK 61.2 (37.8) b.           
  • Return on capital employed was 24.1% (2.6%), including the benefit of the iconectiv divestment.           
  • A dividend of SEK 3.00 (2.85) per share for 2025 and a share buyback program of SEK 15.0 b. will be proposed to the AGM by the Board of Directors.

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, said: “Our Q4 results demonstrate solid execution of our strategy priorities. It is encouraging that we delivered organic growth in a flattish RAN market environment through our efforts in mission critical networks, 5G core and Enterprise. The operational actions we have taken in recent years have resulted in improved margins and cash flow, with a ninth consecutive quarter of year-over-year adjusted EBITA margin expansion.

R&D investments to extend technology leadership continued, with a focus on AI-native, secure, and autonomous mobile networks. We generated strong free cash flow and have a strong cash position today. The Board will propose an increased dividend of SEK 3.00 per share, and will also seek a mandate for a share buyback of SEK 15 b.

For 2026, we expect the RAN market to be flat. Mission critical and enterprise markets, where we are well positioned, are expected to grow. In this environment, we plan to increase investments in defense during 2026 while continuing to optimize our cost base to support margins and cash flow generation.”

* Sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestments and effects of foreign currency fluctuations.
1 Adjusted metrics exclude restructuring charges. 

SEK b.

Q4 2025 

Q4 2024 

YoY change 

Q3 2025 

QoQ change 

Jan-Dec 2025 

Jan-Dec 2024 

YoY change 

Net sales

69.285

72.913

-5 %

56.239

23 %

236.681

247.880

-5 %

 Organic sales growth 1 2 

–

–

6 %

–

–

–

–

2 %

Gross income 

32.705

32.707

0 %

26.777

22 %

112.668

109.365

3 %

Gross margin 2

47.2 %

44.9 %

–

47.6 %

–

47.6 %

44.1 %

–

EBIT 

11.161

7.958

40 %

15.151

-26 %

38.634

4.3

–

EBIT margin 2

16.1 %

10.9 %

–

26.9 %

–

16.3 %

1.7 %

–

EBITA 2

11.601

8.623

35 %

15.516

-25 %

40.532

22.145

83 %

EBITA margin 2

16.7 %

11.8 %

–

27.6 %

–

17.1 %

8.9 %

–

Net income 

8.571

4.879

76 %

11.300

-24 %

28.714

0.374

–

EPS diluted, SEK 

2.57

1.44

78 %

3.33

-23 %

8.51

0.01

–

Free cash flow before M&A 2

14.853

15.824

-6 %

6.631

124 %

26.769

40.034

-33 %

Net cash, end of period 2

61.236

37.830

62 %

51.858

18 %

61.236

37.830

62 %

Adjusted financial measures 2 3

Adjusted gross income 

33.243

33.741

-1 %

27.048

23 %

113.945

111.411

2 %

Adjusted gross margin 

48.0 %

46.3 %

–

48.1 %

–

48.1 %

44.9 %

–

Adjusted EBIT 

12.258

9.584

28 %

15.454

-21 %

40.971

9.325

–

Adjusted EBIT margin 

17.7 %

13.1 %

–

27.5 %

–

17.3 %

3.8 %

–

Adjusted EBITA 

12.698

10.249

24 %

15.819

-20 %

42.869

27.157

58 %

Adjusted EBITA margin 

18.3 %

14.1 %

–

28.1 %

–

18.1 %

11.0 %

–

1 Sales adjusted for the impact of acquisitions and divestments and effects of foreign currency fluctuations.
2 Non-IFRS financial measures are reconciled at the end of this report to the most directly reconcilable line items in the financial statement. 
3 Adjusted metrics exclude restructuring charges

NOTES TO EDITORS

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China’s Small Data AI Gains Edge in Manufacturing, as Industry Experts Debate U.S.-China AI Competition

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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Insights emerging from a recent industrial AI forum, where Dayin Technology participated alongside leading experts, have brought renewed focus to the deepening divergence in U.S.-China artificial intelligence development. As the global race for AI dominance intensifies, China is carving out a distinct lead in one critical arena: the integration of AI with industrial manufacturing. This is propelled by a clear national strategy. While the U.S. pours vast resources into AIGC (AI-Generated Content) and foundational model research, China is executing a determined, policy-driven push for “AI+Industrial Manufacturing.” The result is a pivotal divergence: as the U.S. explores AI’s creative frontiers, China is systematically deploying it to solidify its position as the world’s workshop.

Bridging the Data Gap: Small-Data AI Revolutionizes Industrial Manufacturing
This strategic focus has given rise to a pragmatic technological response: Small-Data AI. Industrial manufacturing, unlike the internet, generates limited, proprietary data, making the training of large, generic models often impractical. Instead of waiting for massive datasets, Chinese engineers and companies are pioneering AI solutions that deliver high accuracy with minimal initial samples. This approach allows for rapid, cost-effective deployment directly onto the factory floor, turning a traditional constraint into a competitive advantage.

On the Factory Floor: The Rise of Acoustic AI in Precision Machining
During Dayin Technology’s collaboration on recent visits to advanced production facilities in the Greater Bay Area, the tangible impact of this strategy was evident. Vast workshops filled with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, responsible for crafting high-precision components, now operate with a new layer of intelligence. While smart factories globally have widely adopted visual AI for quality inspection, China’s manufacturing sector is pioneering a breakthrough in a new sensory dimension: acoustic AI. These CNC machines are equipped with high-precision acoustic sensors and Small-Data AI models that continuously “listen” to the machining process, detecting production flaws that vision-based systems often miss.

Solving Intractable Problems: The acoustic sensor is specifically designed to capture the intrinsic, high-frequency stress waves generated by the physical interaction between the cutting tool and the workpiece material. Crucially, it possesses a key characteristic: high immunity to environmental interference. The AI system analyzes the acoustic feature in real-time to detect anomalies imperceptible to humans or traditional sensors. It reliably identifies events such as micro-fractures in smartphone glass casings,  imminent cutting tool breakage, and deviations in drilling precision.

Efficiency and Yield Gains: The operational impact of this technology was evident. In environments where hundreds of CNC machines operate simultaneously, acoustic AI systems are delivering measurable improvements:

  • Predictive Capability: Real-time analysis of acoustic feature provides immediate warnings of tool failure or process drift, shifting from reactive stoppages to predictive maintenance.
  • Production Metrics: Early adopters report efficiency improvements exceeding 25% due to reduced unplanned downtime, alongside yield increases of 10-15% from the early interception of defect-causing conditions.
  • Small-Data Advantage: Unlike data-intensive U.S. AI approaches, these systems are trained with fewer than dozens initial samples using few-shot learning algorithm, sometimes even one-shot is enough , enabling rapid deployment in production lines.

A Cross-Industrial Paradigm
The application framework established in precision machining is proving highly transferable. Industry technologists note that the same core principle—using inherent mechanical acoustic feature for fault detection—is being adapted for crack detection in composite wind turbine blades and for pre-failure quality inspection of drive motors in industrial robots. This underscores a key strength: Small-Data AI solutions developed for one industrial niche can be adapted to create scalable, cross-industry platforms for predictive maintenance and quality control.

Divergent Paths and Future Implications
While American innovation excels in data-rich environments (AIGC, large language models) and benefits from unparalleled venture capital, China’s policy-guided, application-first model is building a deep moat in industrial intelligence. The ability to solve concrete production problems, which are critical for complex, next-generation hardware manufacturing, with lean and fast-deploying AI is reshaping global supply chain dynamics.

As Dr. Ye, CTO of Dayin Technology, articulated at an industrial AI forum in 2025: “The competition is defining two distinct AI futures: one digital and generative, the other physical and optimization-driven. The next phase of industrial leadership will hinge on the maturity of ‘physics-aware’ AI.” Within this framework, the capacity to decipher machinery’s real-time physical signatures is translating into a decisive competitive advantage in smart manufacturing.

 

The new tourism resources originating from Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan: A Journey Woven by Forests, Fermentation, and a Heritage Railway Near Kyoto and Osaka

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HYOGO, Japan, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Located in the central-western part of Hyogo Prefecture and approximately 90 minutes by car from Kyoto and Osaka, Shiso City (Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is gaining attention as a new destination for nature-based tourism. Built around its extensive forests, deep-rooted fermentation culture, and a heritage forest railway revived by local residents, the city is emerging as a compelling place for sustainable travel. Tourism Media Service spoke with Shiso City Tourism Association about the new tourism resources originating from Shiso City.

Due in part to the difficulty of reading its name, Shiso City remains relatively little known even within Japan. However, this very sense of being “undiscovered” is increasingly attractive to domestic and international travelers seeking meaningful and sustainable tourism experiences. This release introduces the new tourism resources originating from Shiso City.

A “Forest Kingdom” Where Forests Cover 90% of the Town

Approximately 90 percent of Shiso City’s total land area is covered by forests. For generations, forestry has supported the local economy and daily life. From the Taisho era through the late Showa period (up to the 1960s), forest railways once ran through mountain valleys, playing a vital role in transporting timber.

Today, these forest resources are no longer viewed merely as scenic landscapes but have been reimagined as experiential tourism assets.

A Forest Railway Experience Revived by the Community

In the summer of 2023, a community-based organization restored a tourist forest railway at Forest Station Haga, using a diesel locomotive that had previously been employed in erosion control and forestry-related projects. The railway features approximately 678 meters of track and a station building, and it operates regularly on weekends.

This experience allows visitors to physically engage with the history of Shiso City’s forestry industry—to truly “ride through” the city’s past. The facility also includes hot spring baths and accommodation, while a nearby roadside station offers opportunities to purchase local specialty products.

Forest Therapy in the “Western Oirase Gorge”

Shiso City is also one of the first areas in Hyogo Prefecture to be certified as a Forest Therapy Base. Among its highlights is Akasai Gorge, which is often referred to as the “Western Oirase Gorge” due to its resemblance to the famous Oirase Stream in Aomori Prefecture.

Paths that once served as forest railway routes along the gorge have now been developed into therapy trails. Surrounded by waterfalls, clear streams, and towering trees, the area offers a tranquil and restorative environment. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal scenery throughout the city, including Fukuchi Gorge, praised by renowned Japanese author Seiko Tanabe, and the Onzui area, where remnants of former forest railways remain.

Fermentation Culture as the Birthplace of Japanese Sake

Shiso City also positions itself as a birthplace of Japanese sake. The Harima Fudoki, the oldest surviving regional chronicle in Japan, records that sake was brewed at Niwata Shrine, indicating that fermentation culture has been rooted in the area since ancient times.

In the Yamazaki district, a historic sake brewery street remains active today, with two breweries continuing production. Visitors can experience Japanese sake culture through brewery tours and tastings. One long-established brewery, founded in 1768, also operates a dining venue focused on fermented foods, presenting local cuisine and culture as an integrated experience.

A New Regional Tourism Model Created Through Forests, Fermentation, and Experience

Shiso City has developed model itineraries that combine forest therapy, gorge walks, heritage forest railway rides, and Japanese sake and fermentation-based cuisine. These itineraries offer flexible options ranging from day trips to overnight stays.

In 2025, Shiso City marks the 20th anniversary of its municipal establishment. As it does so, the city is strengthening its outreach to domestic and international travelers as a sustainable tourism destination centered on nature and culture.

Rather than mass tourism, Shiso City offers travel focused on meaning and experience. Quietly yet convincingly, it presents the essential appeal of Japan’s regional landscapes and traditions.

About Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Shiso City is located in the central-western part of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Approximately 90 percent of its land area is covered by forests. Historically, the city has developed in close connection with forestry and fermentation culture, and today it promotes sustainable tourism centered on forest therapy, heritage forest railway experiences, and local food culture.

Message from the Mayor

Shozo Fukumoto, Mayor of Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture

“Shiso City is a ‘Forest Kingdom,’ with forests covering nearly 90 percent of our land area.
We are sharing a form of tourism that connects this rich natural environment with the history of daily life shaped by forestry and fermentation culture, passing these values on to future generations.

Forest therapy, our heritage forest railway, and Japanese sake and fermented cuisine all originate from the unique climate and traditions of Shiso City.”

Model Itineraries

■ 2-Day / 1-Night Model Course

An Immersive Journey Through Forests, Fermentation, and Railway Heritage

Day 1

  • Departure from various locations → Yamazaki Interchange
  • Walk through Yamazaki Sake Brewery Street
    • Brewery tours and tastings
  • Lunch featuring fermented cuisine at a long-established sake brewery
  • Visit Niwata Shrine, associated with the origins of Japanese sake
  • Nature walk to Harafudo Waterfall and Harakanko Apple Orchard
  • Transfer to Forest Station Haga
    • Hot spring bathing
    • Overnight stay

Day 2

  • Ride the heritage forest railway at Forest Station Haga
  • Forest therapy experience in Akasai Gorge
  • Lunch and shopping at Minami-Haga Roadside Station
  • Return via Yamazaki Interchange

■ Day Trip Model Course

  • Arrival → Yamazaki Interchange
  • Walk through the sake brewery street and fermented cuisine lunch
  • Forest Station Haga
    • Heritage forest railway experience
  • Shopping at Minami-Haga Roadside Station
  • Return via Yamazaki Interchange

■ Contact
Shiso City Tourism Association
(Shiso Forest Kingdom Tourism Association)
Address: 374 Kamihiji, Yamasaki-cho, Shiso City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
TEL: +81-790-64-0923
FAX: +81-790-64-5011
Website: https://shiso.or.jp

CSTS Enterprises Partners with PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management on Business Consultancy Project

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Bridging academic excellence with real-world sports tourism and corporate travel challenges

HONG KONG, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CSTS Enterprises, together with its subsidiary Connexus Travel, today announced a strategic collaboration with School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (“PolyU”) on a business consulting project for Master of Science (“MSc”) students, aiming to equip future hospitality leaders with hands-on industry experience.

Running from 23 January to 30 April, 2026, the 13-week consultancy project will bring together selected MSc students from PolyU’s globally renowned hospitality programmes – including MSc in International Hospitality Management and MSc in International Tourism and Event Management – to form consulting teams to address high-impact real-world business challenges for CSTS and Connexus Travel.

Working under faculty supervision and in close collaboration with CSTS project leaders, student teams will deliver comprehensive presentations and strategic reports containing actionable recommendations.

“We are honoured to collaborate with PolyU’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management, combining academic excellence with our sports tourism expertise,” said Sharon Li, Group Director, Corporate Strategy & Sustainability at CSTS. “CSTS looks forward to sharing our industry knowledge to jointly nurture the next generation of hospitality leaders.”

“The project bridges cutting-edge academic training with real industry challenges in hotel operations, events, and sports tourism,” said Dr. Tony Tse, Professor of Practice at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management. “Partnering with CSTS offers our MSc students invaluable hands-on experience while delivering meaningful strategic value to a leader in global sports hospitality.”

Beyond this consulting project, CSTS and PolyU are exploring expanded partnership opportunities including priority internship tracks for participating students, as well as scholarship programmes recognising excellence in sports and travel innovation.

About CSTS Enterprises Inc.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CSTS Enterprises engages in dynamic media, entertainment, sports, and trave technology. CSTS is dedicated to becoming a global expert in developing and managing innovative, end-to-end integrated marketing solutions and services that connect major sports and entertainment events with regional and local brands. This empowers businesses to amplify their reach through experience-led, culturally resonant marketing.  

At its core, CSTS Enterprises is a provider of innovative solutions across corporate travel, integrated marketing, and advanced technology services. Through deep knowledge of the industry and advanced technologies, CSTS delivers tech-enabled efficiency and cost-effective travel programs, transforming corporate travel into a seamless, value-driven experience.  

About Connexus Travel Limited

Connexus Travel (formerly known as Swire Travel), License No: (350001), one of the earliest Hong Kong-registered and award-winning travel agencies, has been a trusted household name for over 78 years. As an innovative travel management company in the region, it delivers seamless, tech-enabled experiences, combining personalized 24/7 support with innovative digital platforms. Connexus Travel offers a full spectrum of travel services—including corporate, leisure, MICE, and sports/lifestyle travel—and plays a key role in promoting global events like the FIFA World Cup and Formula 1. 

Connexus Travel is a subsidiary of CSTS Enterprises. 

About PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management

For more than four decades, the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has refined a distinctive vision of hospitality and tourism education and become a world-leading hotel and tourism school. Ranked No. 1 in the world in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category in Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025 for the ninth consecutive year; placed No. 1 globally in the “Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services” category in the University Ranking by Academic Performance in 2024/2025 for eighth years in a row; and ranked No. 1 in Asia in the “Hospitality and Leisure Management” subject area in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the SHTM is a symbol of excellence in the field, exemplifying its motto of Leading Hospitality and Tourism.

The School is driven by the need to serve its industry and academic communities through the advancement of education and dissemination of knowledge. With a strong international team of over 90 faculty members from 21 countries and regions around the world, the SHTM offers programmes at levels ranging from undergraduate to doctoral degrees. Through Hotel ICON, the School’s groundbreaking teaching and research hotel and a vital aspect of its paradigm-shifting approach to hospitality and tourism education, the SHTM is advancing teaching, learning and research, and inspiring a new generation of passionate, pioneering professionals to take their positions as leaders in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Media Contacts 

Danny Leung
Corporate Communications, CSTS Enterprises Inc.
Phone: +852 9709 4924
Email: danny.leung@csts-enterprises.com
Website: https://csts-enterprises.com/en 

Tiffany Chan
Marketing Manager, School of Hotel and Tourism Management
Tel: +852 3400 2293
E-mail: tiffany-sm.chan@polyu.edu.hk
Website: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/shtm/

JA Solar’s DeepBlue 5.0 Delivers Bankable Performance in a Changing Global PV Market

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BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, is rapidly expanding the global deployment of its DeepBlue 5.0 modules across utility, C&I, and residential markets, as developers increasingly prioritize long-term value, bankability, and risk mitigation in a more volatile global PV market.

JA Solar's DeepBlue 5.0 Delivers Bankable Performance in a Changing Global PV Market
JA Solar’s DeepBlue 5.0 Delivers Bankable Performance in a Changing Global PV Market

Reflecting the promise of “Performance You Can Bank On,” DeepBlue 5.0 delivers higher energy yield through four core strengths—area utilization, quality, performance and scenario adaptability. Its selection for South Korea’s 410 MW Haenam Bukil project, the country’s largest ground-mounted PV plant, highlights growing confidence in its long-term investment value.

Smarter Area Utilization – More Power per Module

DeepBlue 5.0 adopts a full-screen front design that removes inactive areas, enabled by zero-gap flexible interconnection, hidden busbars, and multi-cut cell technology.

  • Up to 15 mm more active cell length and ~25 mm more edge utilization
  • 1.82% increase in effective generation area
  • Up to 20 W higher output

With power ratings up to 670 W and efficiency of 24.8%, developers gain higher power density without increasing installation footprint.

Stronger Structural Engineering – Reliability by Design

A new structural platform enhances density, uniformity, and durability under real-world stress. Key upgrades include:

  • Improved CSE encapsulation for better sealing and moisture resistance
  • Triangular junction-box layout for optimized load dispersion
  • Micron-level manufacturing control for reduced cutting loss and higher yield

Together, these design and manufacturing upgrades reduce long-term performance uncertainty, supporting financing confidence and bankability across large-scale and C&I projects.

Higher Lifetime Performance – More Energy in All Conditions

DeepBlue 5.0 boosts energy yield across varying irradiance and throughout its lifecycle.

  • Multi-cut architecture reduces shading impact
  • Low-light optimization delivers up to 3.26% gains in mornings, evenings, and cloudy weather
  • Bifaciality up to 85% enhances rear-side generation

This translates into lower LCOE and more predictable cash flows over the project lifecycle—critical advantages as input costs and financing scrutiny increase.

Broader Scenario Adaptability – Ready for Diverse Environments

DeepBlue 5.0 is engineered for stable performance across utility, rooftop, and challenging climates.

  • Patented dust-mitigation frame reduces soiling
  • Enhanced resistance to damp heat, mechanical loads, and hotspots
  • Seamless front surface supports architectural integration

The result is lower O&M needs, stronger output stability, and suitability for multi-scenario.

A Reliable Choice in a Market Facing Rising Costs

As module prices rise due to raw-material pressures, supply-chain shifts and evolving trade policies, upfront cost alone is no longer the deciding factor. Developers are increasingly focused on long-term certainty, predictable performance, and partner reliability.

Backed by independent third‑party validation and rigorous quality control, DeepBlue 5.0 delivers more performance with the same trust, embodying JA Solar’s long‑standing commitment to reliable, high‑quality products. With this foundation, JA Solar continues to serve as a trusted global partner, providing developers with confidence, stability, and bankable returns in an increasingly dynamic and cost-sensitive global PV market.

Goeroptics Showcases Industry-Leading 50° FoV SiC Waveguide and XR Optical Innovations at SPIE

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Goeroptics, a world’s leading AR&MR solution provider, unveiled a suite of advanced XR optical solutions at SPIE AR|VR|MR 2026. The company debut its latest AR flagship product, the F50Se — a 50° FoV full-color silicon carbide (SiC) etched optical module designed for seamless AR experiences. Demonstrating its advanced XR optics technology, Goeroptics also showcased full-color AR optical modules F15Pi (polymer) and F25Ge (glass), as well as a range of ultra-compact MR pancake modules at the exhibition.

Large-FoV SiC Module Enables AR Performance Breakthrough

The newly introduced F50Se module delivers performance advantages through material innovation and upgraded fabrication processes.

The FoV of AR display is fundamentally limited by the refractive index of the waveguide materials. Mainstream glass waveguides currently offer a maximum refractive index of approximately 2.0, limiting single-layer full-color waveguides to FoVs below 30°. Exceeding this limit typically introduces optical artifacts such as color distortion and edge vignetting. In the F50Se development process, Goeroptics overcomes this longstanding FoV constraint by innovatively adopting silicon carbide (SiC) with a refractive index of 2.65 as the waveguide substrate, enabling a FoV expansion to 50°.

This material innovation required corresponding upgrades in fabrication processes. To address the exceptional hardness and chemical stability of SiC—which render it unsuitable for conventional nanoimprint lithography—Goeroptics adopts ion beam etching (IBE) alongside an innovative grating design. By maintaining the overall reflectivity of the SiC waveguides below 5%, the company effectively suppresses common AR display artifacts such as ghosting and rainbow effects, resulting in a significant improvement in visual purity.

Paired with a full-color and ultra-compact LCoS light engine, the F50Se delivers over 1500 nits of brightness, enabling a large-screen-like viewing experience.

Extensive Product Portfolio Addressing XR Applications

Goeroptics showcased a diverse portfolio of optical solutions tailored to a wide range of XR use cases.

For consumer applications where lightweight design is critical, the F30Se offers a 30° field of view using SiC fully-laminated waveguide with a thickness of just 0.65mm and total weight of 3.5 grams. The F15Pi full-color polymer module adopts a high-refractive-index polymer material, delivering a lightweight yet durable design. Optimized micro-nano grating structures increase waveguide transmittance to over 92%, effectively reducing rainbow artifacts. Combined with an ultra-compact 0.2cc full-color Micro-LED optical engine, the F15Pi is well-suited for all-day wear.

For outdoor and industrial environments with high ambient light, Goeroptics introduced the F25Ge full-color etched waveguide module. Paired with a 0.2cc high-efficiency Micro-LED light engine, it achieves a peak eye-box brightness of 4,200 nits, ensuring excellent readability under bright lighting conditions.

For mixed reality (MR) applications, Goeroptics continues to lead in the development of ultra-compact Pancake modules. The latest Star LE51-D Pancake module features an 85.5° FoV and 29 pixels per degree (PPD) resolution within a 14 mm total track length (TTL), and integrates diopter adjustment from -700° to +200° for users with myopia. The Star LE52 module further reduces the TTL to 13.6mm，with an optimized 0.68-inch Micro-OLED display.

Advancing XR Industry Growth through Innovation

SPIE AR|VR|MR, organized by the International Society for Optics and Photonics, is the most professional and influential global platform for XR display technologies.

At this year’s SPIE event, Goeroptics presented its SiC waveguide series along with a range of application-focused XR optical solutions. These innovations are set to accelerate the integration of AR and MR technologies across an expanding spectrum of use cases—from 3D entertainment, gaming, and multi-screen productivity to industrial maintenance and outdoor operations. Continued advances in materials and fabrication processes are driving the XR optics industry toward solutions that are thinner, clearer and more adaptable.

AVA to Showcase Next-Generation Multi-Screen Collaboration Solutions at ISE 2026, Expanding Global Partnerships Across Asia-Pacific

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TAIPEI, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AVA, a brand of Taiwan-listed eMPIA Technology [3556.TWO], closed 2025 with strong global momentum driven by rapid Asia-Pacific channel expansion and growing market adoption of its wireless collaboration solutions. Building on this success, AVA will exhibit at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026, where it will unveil two major innovative solutions designed for next-generation collaboration, training, and control room.

AVA to Showcase OnCollab and IllumiNet Series in 2026 Following Strong Asia-Pacific Expansion
AVA to Showcase OnCollab and IllumiNet Series in 2026 Following Strong Asia-Pacific Expansion

The first is IllumiNet Wireless Multi-Screen Control, a software-defined AVoIP platform designed for control rooms, training centers, and multi-screen collaboration spaces. IllumiNet enables intuitive wireless control, switching, and monitoring of multiple displays from a single iPad, making it ideal for command centers, and advanced training rooms .

The second highlight is OnCollab A10 Wireless Conferencing Device for dual-screen collaboration, a conferencing-ready solution that redefines how teams collaborate in video meetings. Users can dedicate one screen for live video conferencing while simultaneously using a second screen for annotation, whiteboarding, or content discussion.

Expanding Asia-Pacific Channel Presence

Throughout 2025, AVA significantly expanded its Asia-Pacific channel footprint beyond Taiwan, establishing active market presence across India, Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This expansion reflects rising demand for flexible collaboration, training room, and control room solutions across education, enterprise, and government sectors.

Actively Seeking Global Partners at ISE 2026

As part of its global growth strategy, AVA will use ISE 2026 as a key platform to engage new international partners. AVA welcomes collaboration opportunities with distributors, system integrators, interactive flat panel brands (IFP), and leading AV solution providers who share a common vision for open, interoperable collaboration ecosystems.

AVA’s wireless collaboration solutions are already integrated into IFP from IQBoard, Jector, and Genetouch, validating their compatibility and value within IFP ecosystems. AVA has also publicly demonstrated BYOM bundle solutions in Taiwan in collaboration with mainstream video conferencing brands such as Logitech, Poly, Jabra, Audio-Technica, ClearOne, Aver, and Lumens.

AVA at ISE 2026

Venue: #1B440, Hall 1, Fira Barcelona, Spain

Date: February 3–6, 2026

To experience AVA’s latest collaboration innovations, visitors are invited to reserve a booth tour through sales@avacast.net.

About AVA

AVA, a brand of Taiwan-listed eMPIA Technology, brings over 20 years of expertise in audio and video IC innovation. Leveraging eMPIA’s proven technology heritage, AVA specializes in next-generation wireless collaboration and ProAV solutions.

For more information on AVA, visit https://www.avacast.net and follow us on LinkedIn.

World’s Oldest Cave Art Discovered in Indonesia

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Laotian Times
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This handout photograph released by Griffith University's Maixme Aubert on January 21, 2026, shows a view of prehistoric cave paintings in the Sulawesi island of Indonesia. In the caves of Sulawesi, Indonesia, researchers have discovered slender stenciled hands with deliberately elongated, claw-like fingernails—the oldest example of rock art in the world, dating back 67,800 years. (Photo by Maxime AUBERT / GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY / AFP)

By Frédéric Bourigault/AFP – A red stencil of a hand pressed against the wall of an Indonesian cave is the oldest rock art ever discovered, scientists said on 22 January, and sheds light on how humans first migrated to Australia.

The cave art dates back at least 67,800 years, according to research published in the journal Nature by a team of Indonesian and Australian archaeologists.

“We have been working in Indonesia for a long time,” study co-author Maxime Aubert of Australia’s Griffith University told AFP.

This time they ventured to caves on the island of Muna in the Sulawesi province on the advice of Indonesian archaeologist Adhi Agus Oktaviana, the study’s lead author.

There they found “handprints in negative, stencilled, probably using red ochre,” Aubert said.

The fingers of one of the hands were “retouched to become pointed like claws, a style of painting only seen in Sulawesi,” the Canadian archaeologist added.

To determine the art’s age, the team took five-millimetre samples from “cave popcorn”, which are small clusters of calcite that form on the walls of limestone caves.

Then they zapped the layers of rock with a laser to measure how the uranium decayed over time, compared to a more stable radioactive element called thorium.

This “very precise” technique gave the scientists a clear minimum age for the painting, Aubert explained.

At 67,800 years old, the Indonesian stencil is more than a thousand years older than other hand stencils found in a Spanish cave which has been attributed to Neanderthals. However the dating of that cave art “has been controversial,” the study cautioned.

The new discovery is also more than 15,000 years older than previous art found in the Sulawesi region by the same team.

The scientists also established that the Muna caves had been used for rock art many times over a long period.

Some of the ancient art was even painted over up to 35,000 later, Aubert said.

A Fork in the Road

Beyond setting a new record, the art also offers clues for a long-running historical mystery.

Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.

They could have taken the northern route, travelling by boat through Indonesia islands including Sulawesi to Papua New Guinea.

These ancient humans could then have walked the rest of the way, at the time, Papua New Guinea and Australia were both part of a supercontinent called Sahul.

Or the migrants could have taken the southern route, travelling through the islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali before heading for Timor. Then a boat ride was required to finally make it to Australia.

“These paintings provide the first evidence that modern humans were on these Indonesian islands at that time,” Aubert said.

The discovery also “reinforces the idea that people arrived in Australia via Papua, perhaps around 65,000 years ago”, he said.

But it could not be ruled that other people were also making their way to Australia via the southern route at the same time, he added.

The researchers also said that the paintings were very likely created by people closely linked to the ancestors of Indigenous Australians.

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