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Netz Niederösterreich and Picarro Successfully Complete Large-Scale Methane Emissions Inspection Project Under New EU Regulation

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and MARIA ENZERSDORF, Austria, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Picarro Inc., in collaboration with Netz Niederösterreich (Netz NÖ), has successfully completed a large-scale, short-timeline methane emissions inspection project in response to the newly enforced EU Methane Regulation. Netz Niederösterreich, one of Austria’s leading gas distribution system operators (DSOs), took early action to meet the regulation’s requirements, demonstrating foresight and commitment to environmental responsibility.

In less than 4 months, Netz Niederösterreich (Netz NÖ) successfully completed a 7,500 km methane inspection using Picarro's advanced mobile leak detection technology.
In less than 4 months, Netz Niederösterreich (Netz NÖ) successfully completed a 7,500 km methane inspection using Picarro’s advanced mobile leak detection technology.

This milestone project was launched in response to the EU Methane Regulation, which introduces mandatory Type 2 inspections—high-precision leak detection surveys targeting mid- and low-pressure infrastructure (≤16 bar). Operators must not only implement short interval leak detection measurements, but also robust monitoring and reporting methods, transitioning from estimated to measurement-based emissions data. Annual reports must be submitted to national authorities, with detailed site-level measurement-based reports required from February 2026. These changes reflect the EU’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and climate action.

Recognizing the urgency of these new requirements, Netz Niederösterreich proactively launched a competitive tender in early 2025 to inspect 7,500 km of gas infrastructure across Lower Austria. The project required 98% network coverage and full investigation of leak indications between April and July 2025. Picarro was awarded the contract and rapidly mobilized resources to leverage its advanced mobile leak detection technology and analytics platform to meet the ambitious timeline and coverage requirements.

“After a successful pilot in two regions last autumn, the Picarro system convinced us. This technology enables us to inspect large volumes of our network in an efficient manner that is not currently possible otherwise in such a short timeline,” said Thomas Wagner, Head of the Gas Detection Team for Netz Niederösterreich.

This project exemplifies how strategic collaboration and agile execution can deliver impactful results under tight timelines. Netz Niederösterreich’s forward-thinking approach and operational readiness, combined with Picarro’s innovative solutions, enabled the successful completion of the inspection and provided practical experience for the even more demanding requirements of the coming years.

“Working with Netz Niederösterreich gave us the opportunity to demonstrate how rapidly Picarro’s technology can be deployed at scale to meet both the spirit and the letter of the EU Methane Regulation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and helping them leverage the data-driven insights our technology provides to guide future maintenance and emissions reduction strategies,” said François-Xavier Rongère, Vice President, Natural Gas Industry at Picarro.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Benefits
The project significantly advanced methane emissions management in Austria, helping Netz Niederösterreich align with the EU’s climate goals, contributing to:

  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions across a vast regional network
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship
  • Data-driven insights to support future maintenance and emissions reduction strategies

About Netz Niederösterreich
Netz Niederösterreich GmbH (Netz NÖ) is a major gas distribution system operator in Austria. With over 13,800 km of gas infrastructure, including 11,600 km of medium- and low-pressure lines, Netz Niederösterreich ensures the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to approximately 285,000 customer installations. The company plays a pivotal role in Austria’s energy landscape, not only by maintaining its network but also by integrating modern technologies such as smart metering and digital grid monitoring.

About Picarro
Picarro is a global leader in Network Intelligence and methane emissions reduction solutions, providing natural gas operators with tools to revolutionize risk management. The enterprise solution helps increase safety, lower emissions, optimize asset management, and reduce costs within a unified framework. With Picarro technology and analytics, operators can proactively manage leaks, prioritize critical issues, and assess gas system health and performance continuously. For more information, visit www.picarro.com/gas.

Media Contact:
Monica Marmie
Senior Marketing Manager
Picarro
mmarmie@picarro.com

 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS NEW CARIBBEAN ADVENTURES FOR 2027-28

The year-round lineup from Florida includes visits to top-rated destinations on Star and Harmony of the Seas, plus Oasis Class game-changing ships sailing short getaways

MIAMI, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sun-seekers have new ways to visit the Caribbean all year long with Royal Caribbean’s next-level lineup of 2027-28 vacations to tropical destinations. Starting April 2027, vacationers can choose from a lineup of 2- to 8-night Caribbean getaways, including 7-night adventures on the show-stopping Star of the Seas and amplified Harmony of the Seas from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and Oasis Class short getaways on Utopia from Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Wonder of the Seas from Miami. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book the highly anticipated vacations now on Royal Caribbean’s website ahead of the official opening on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas, will deliver 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean adventures from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas, will deliver 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean adventures from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, with stops to Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Travelers are in for year-round island hopping throughout the Caribbean and The Bahamas from three Florida homeports in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Tampa. The lineup is bolder than ever with Royal Caribbean’s grand return to the stunning Samaná, Dominican Republic, where show-stopping ships will take travelers on adventures like taking in breathtaking views, lounging on white sands or exploring lush jungles. Plus, vacationers can create their ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico, along with Royal Caribbean’s top-rated destination at Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. The adventures are all part of Royal Caribbean’s expanding collection of ultimate destinations featuring the highly anticipated Perfect Day Mexico – set to debut in late 2027, with an exact opening date to be revealed in 2026.

Year-Round Adventures

From Port Canaveral (Orlando)

  • Star of the Seas The world’s best family vacation returns to the Eastern and Western Caribbean with year-round 7-night getaways from Port Canaveral (Orlando). Star will bring travelers to a variety of hotspots, including bold new adventures to Samaná to enjoy hiking through waterfalls, whale watching and more. Plus, vacationers sailing to Mexico can experience their ultimate beach day at Royal Beach Club Cozumel, debuting in 2026. The Icon Class ship combines the best of every vacation with more than 40 ways to dine and drink, entertainment like “Back to the Future: The Musical,” the largest waterpark at sea and more.
     
  • Utopia of the Seas Delivering weekend energy all year long, the ultimate short getaway is back with 3- and 4-night vacations, visiting the award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay and the all-inclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, available with a day pass. On Utopia, there are more than 40 ways to dine, drink and party, more pools than days to count, and thrills like the 10-story Ultimate Abyss dry slide.
     
  • Harmony of the Seas – Following its 2026 amplification, the reimagined Harmony will call Port Canaveral (Orlando) home with 7-night adventures to destinations like Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Falmouth, Jamaica. Adventurers can also visit the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay or have their best beach day yet at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island or Cozumel. On deck, vacationers can relax at the new Caribbean-inspired pool deck, sip on tropical drinks at the new The Lime & Coconut, and dive into bold bites at more than 20 spots.

From Miami, Florida

  • Wonder of the Seas – From Miami, vacationers can choose between 3- and 4-night getaways on Wonder to The Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay. In Nassau, vacationers can purchase day passes to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening December 2025. In between it all, Wonder delivers epic thrills like the Ultimate Abyss, bold bites at favorites like The Mason Jar, next-level play for all ages and more.

From Tampa, Florida

  • Radiance of the Seas – Radiance makes its way to Tampa for a combination of 4-, 5-, 6- and 8-night Western Caribbean vacations and take adventures to Mexico to the next level with visits to Royal Beach Club Cozumel. The memory-making continues on board with a rock-climbing wall, poolside movie nights under the stars and a variety of dining spots.

More information on the new and upcoming adventures can be found on Royal Caribbean’s website.

About Royal Caribbean 
Royal Caribbean, part of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), has delivered memorable vacations for more than 50 years. The cruise line’s game-changing ships and exclusive destinations revolutionize vacations with innovations and an all-encompassing combination of experiences, from thrills to dining and entertainment, for every type of family and vacationer. Voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 22 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, Royal Caribbean makes memories with adventurers across more than 300 destinations in 80 countries on all seven continents, including the line’s top-rated exclusive destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. 

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on X and visit www.RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to book, vacationers can visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com, call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN or contact their travel advisor. 

 

Fopay Leads a New Landscape in Cross-Border Digital Payments at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025

HONG KONG, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 officially opened on November 3 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracting over 700 organizations, 800 speakers, and 37,000 attendees from around the globe to discuss cutting-edge topics in fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and Web3.

This year’s Hong Kong FinTech Week was bustling with activity, bringing together numerous traditional financial giants and emerging digital innovation companies. The event atmosphere was vibrant, and as a rising force in the digital payments sector, WellCell Holdings Co., Limited’s global stablecoin payment platform Fopay made a stunning debut with its innovative stablecoin cross-border remittance product, stablecoin custody services, and stablecoin QR code payment solutions (limited to Brazil). Fopay’s offerings highlighted its forward-looking approach in the realms of stablecoin applications and cross-border fintech, drawing significant attention and engagement from attendees, making it one of the key highlights of the exhibition.


At the Fopay booth, there was a product operation experience area where attendees could personally experience the showcased stablecoin cross-border remittance and stablecoin custody products. The entire operation process was designed to be straightforward, with an intuitive interface that allowed for efficient remittance initiation and receipt, garnering positive feedback from numerous participants. In addition to innovative product displays, Fopay prepared a variety of interactive experiences and prize draws, featuring practical gifts such as AirPods Pro 3, branded cultural shirts, custom power banks, and adapters. Every detail, from the booth layout and interactive segments to gift design, reflected Fopay’s commitment to user experience and brand warmth.

Many attendees noted that these details clearly demonstrated Fopay’s dedication to user experience and confidence in its products. The Fopay booth stood out not only for its professional and clear product presentations but also for its creative interactive elements, showcasing a profound understanding of cross-border digital payments and a spirit of innovation. The lively atmosphere at the Fopay booth and its sustained popularity made it one of the hot spots of the Hong Kong FinTech Week.


In addition to its ongoing focus on the Hong Kong market, Fopay is expanding its operations globally. The company plans to emphasize growth in Asia, Southeast Asia, and European markets to promote the compliance and widespread adoption of cross-border digital payment ecosystems. Fopay’s long-term goal is to build a safe, compliant, and efficient global digital payment network that bridges the gap between the digital economy and traditional finance, providing businesses and individual users with a more free and convenient flow of funds.

In response to the global wave of financial digitization, the company stated it would continue to pursue an innovation-driven and user-centered strategy, continually expanding the boundaries of cross-border digital payments and bringing more convenience and surprises to global users, thereby helping the industry move towards a new phase characterized by greater safety, transparency, and efficiency.

The New SkyReels Officially Launches

SINGAPORE, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On November 4, AI video creation platform New SkyReels officially launches. Both the web and mobile app versions are now fully available, empowering users around the world to unleash their creativity anytime, anywhere, and effortlessly produce professional-grade content.

“One-stop” and “multi-modal” — two capabilities frequently mentioned in the current AI wave — are taken to the next level in SkyReels. This represents SkyReels’ core positioning and unique competitive advantage.

On the model side, SkyReels integrates the world’s leading AI multimodal models, including Google VEO 3.1, Sora 2, Runway, Nano Banana, GPT Image, and Seedream 4.0. On the functionality side, it provides a comprehensive one-stop suite of AI tools that empower users to generate images, videos, digital humans, and music with ease.

The major updates to the SkyReels V3 model and its five core features are now seamlessly integrated within SkyReels — a true reflection of our commitment to users.

SkyReels V3 represents a series of multimodal video generation models that can create videos from image, audio, or video references. All models in the series are built on a unified Multi-modal In-Context Learning (ICL) pre-trained framework, followed by task-specific fine-tuning for enhanced optimization and adaptability. Key features of this update include Limitless Canvas, digital humans, template functionality, expert agents, video extension, and stylization — all designed to make professional-level creation effortless.

Join users around the globe in discovering SkyReels and download the mobile app:
https://www.skyreels.ai

1.Limitless Canvas: Say Goodbye to Complicated Processes and Redefine AI Creative Creation

With this SkyReels update, all AI features and the world’s leading AI models are now seamlessly integrated into a single creative workspace. A single canvas acts as all-in-one AI tools, allowing images, videos, music, and other multimodal content to merge effortlessly.

On the Limitless Canvas, every element you see is a live, interactive building block — what you see is what you get, with effects rendered in real time.


2. Agent Feature: Generate and Deliver Professional Solutions Instantly — Just “Fill in the Blanks”

 

New SkyReels Agent Function Introduction Video

The all-new SkyReels unveils Agentic Copilot mode, a powerful “dual-core” intelligent system supporting multimodal input and output. It is designed to cater to users’ needs, from quick creative bursts to complex professional tasks. In the future, these agents will also be able to collaborate seamlessly with one another:

Super Agent (an all-in-one creative assistant): A versatile creative partner that can be activated anytime, anywhere. Whether users provide inspiration through natural language, upload images, or share audio and video links, the Super Agent rapidly interprets multimodal inputs and assists with understanding, generating, and processing content.

Expert Agents (28 industry experts): A professional team covering four core areas. Whenever users need marketing strategy, e-commerce operations, avatar creation, or story creation, they can find the corresponding expert in the Agent library. These experts provide in-depth, intelligent support to help complete professional tasks efficiently.


3.Video Templates: What You See Is What You Get, with Impressive and Reliable Results — A Boon for Marketers

 

Introduction Video of New SkyReels Video Template Function

SkyReels is an AI-powered visual content engine. From smart posters and product B-roll videos to audio-visual advertisements, everything can be generated with just one click using in-app templates. 

The template library features nearly 10 major categories and over 150 templates, enabling quick generation of both images and videos. It supports a wide range of applications, from poster design and e-commerce product visuals to product demo videos and AI-powered digital human narrations, making it easy for users to meet diverse content creation needs.

4.”Conversational” Digital Avatars: The World’s First Single-Camera, Multi-Person, Multi-Turn Dialogue Digital Human Model

 

Introduction Video of New SkyReels Digital Human Function

SkyReels V3 is the industry’s first digital human model capable of multi-person, multi-turn conversations using a single camera. Each character’s speech timing and rhythm can be precisely controlled, allowing natural, fluid interactions that deliver a truly realistic conversational experience.

The digital human features powered by SkyReels V3 support lip-syncing across all scenarios. They enable single-person lip-syncing driven by images or videos, as well as multi-person, multi-turn lip-syncing driven by images. The system supports continuous lip-syncing for up to 4 minutes and offers a wide range of camera movement options.

In addition to multi-person, multi-turn dialogues, the model’s capabilities for single-person digital human generation have been expanded. It offers 32 camera movement combinations and options, allowing for a diverse range of narrative styles and visual expressions.

5.Video Extension and Stylization: Make Your Creations More Engaging and Competitive

 

Introduction Video to the Stylization Feature of New SkyReels

The video extension feature powered by SkyReels V3 goes beyond the traditional “single-shot lengthening” approach. It can intelligently predict the next shot and scene content based on video semantics and user prompts.

Currently, SkyReels supports a wide range of shot transitions, including Cut-In, Cut-Out, Reverse Shot, Multi-Angle, and Cut Away. It can automatically generate extended sequences with coherent narrative flow and visual continuity, enhancing shot composition and giving footage a more dynamic, cinematic feel.

Leveraging its self-developed large models, exceptional user experience, and robust workflow integration capabilities, SkyReels is propelling AI video creation into a “zero-barrier era of creative generation” and ushering in a new chapter in the AI video productivity revolution.

China opens door wider to share more opportunities with world

BEIJING, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily:

Photo/ Wang Hui
Photo/ Wang Hui

The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will convene in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, as scheduled.

As a pioneering initiative in global trade development, the CIIE continues to showcase China’s commitment to openness, retaining loyal participants while attracting new international engagement. This year’s event features a record-high participation from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations. With 4,108 overseas enterprises exhibiting across more than 430,000 square meters of space, both metrics represent the highest levels in the expo’s history.

For New Zealand’s dairy company Theland, its leapfrog growth exactly began with the CIIE.

When the company first entered the Chinese market in 2017, it encountered a significant logistical challenge: its imported fresh milk arrived with only minimal remaining shelf life. With a product lifespan of just 15 days and customs clearance requiring 7 to 8 days, the milk neared expiration upon arrival. Ahead of the inaugural CIIE, Shanghai’s Changning district launched a pilot program separating inspection from release procedures for imports, dramatically expediting customs processing. This reform enabled Theland’s fresh milk to reach the CIIE venue rom New Zealand in just 72 hours.

Since then, Theland has participated in every edition of the CIIE, achieving rapid expansion in China. Its fresh milk sales have increased 26-fold, with offline distribution now covering 25 provinces and online availability extending to over 90 percent of e-commerce platforms.

“Theland has grown alongside the CIIE. We have full confidence in both the Chinese market and the CIIE platform,” said Roy van den Hurk, CEO of Milk New Zealand Dairy Limited.

For participating companies, a shared belief has emerged: to grow with China is to grow with opportunity. In the first three quarters of this year, China’s GDP grew by 5.2 percent year on year. The stability of China’s high-quality economic growth provides both the confidence and foundation for China and the world to share development opportunities and pursue common progress.

Pursuing high-quality growth, China is unlocking vast new potential for cooperation in green, digital, and intelligent transformation. Over the past seven years, the CIIE has become a global stage for innovation, hosting numerous world, Asian, and China premieres of new products, technologies, and services. Behind this lies China’s transition from serving as the “world’s factory” to becoming a global “innovation lab”. The 8th CIIE alone showcases 461 new offerings.

As Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal Group, noted, “The CIIE provides us with precious certainty, showcasing China’s firm commitment to high-level opening up and high-quality development.”

Opportunities also stem from the certainty of China’s super-sized market. Siemens of Germany has participated in every session of the CIIE, building a full value chain in China covering research and development, manufacturing, and services. U.S.-based Honeywell regards the CIIE as a one-stop platform to showcase technologies and solutions, debut flagship innovations, expand investment, and strengthen partnerships in China.

The first seven editions of the CIIE facilitated over $500 billion in intended transactions – a testament to its role in helping global businesses navigate market uncertainties through access to China’s 1.4 billion consumers.

For 16 consecutive years, China has remained the world’s second-largest import market. In the next decade, its middle-income population is expected to surpass 800 million, and its industrial supporting capacity will continue to strengthen. Globally, China means both market and opportunity, so much so that “investing in China is not optional, but essential” has become a strategic consensus among multinational corporations.

During the first nine months of this year, China approved the establishment of 48,921 new foreign-invested enterprises, representing a 16.2% year-on-year increase. Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has attracted over $700 billion in foreign investment, with new foreign enterprises exceeding the previous five-year period by approximately 25,000. This robust growth underscores China’s continued status as a leading global investment destination.

Since its inception, the CIIE has consistently provided dedicated support and preferential policies for the least developed countries (LDCs). This year, the special zone for African products has been further expanded and upgraded, ensuring that enterprises and products from all LDCs and 53 African countries with diplomatic ties with China can fully benefit from duty-free access. Participation by LDC-based enterprises grew by 23.5% year-on-year.

Through concrete actions, China is opening new doors of opportunity for the least developed and other developing countries. Increasingly, distinctive products from these nations are reaching broader international markets through the CIIE platform.

Amid significant disruptions to the international trade order and rising unilateralism and protectionism, China’s hosting of the CIIE demonstrates its steadfast support for advancing constructive economic globalization.

China continues to deepen institutional openness through multiple channels: establishing new platforms like the CIIE, China International Consumer Products Expo, and China International Fair for Trade in Services; expanding pilot free trade zones and developing the Hainan Free Trade Port; shortening the foreign investment negative list; and extending unilateral visa exemptions to more countries. These efforts foster broader prospects for high-quality development through elevated openness.

During this era of profound changes unseen in a century, China maintains strategic stability through consistent policies, sustained economic growth, and clear development vision. This approach generates shared opportunities for global prosperity and collective progress.

 

A Smarter, Safer Way to Crisp: Kismile Launches Upgraded Glass Air Fryer for Home Kitchens

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kismile, the home appliance brand celebrated for clean design and practical innovation, today introduced its newest Transparent Glass Air Fryer — an upgraded model that elevates visibility, safety, and cooking flexibility for everyday home chefs.

Kismile's Upgraded Glass Air Fryer — designed to make healthy, home-cooked meals visible, effortless, and beautifully crisp.
Kismile’s Upgraded Glass Air Fryer — designed to make healthy, home-cooked meals visible, effortless, and beautifully crisp.

Safety First: Cool-Air Shielding Technology

Kismile introduces a newly engineered airflow-cooling system that directs cool air around contact areas:

  • Helps reduce the exterior glass temperature
  • Keeps handles and the top heating unit cool to touch
  • Lowers risk of accidental burns in family kitchens

Because great cooking shouldn’t come with compromises on safety.

Smarter Cooking with Power and Precision

The upgraded 1550W heating system delivers faster, more even heat, creating better textures using less oil.

Four intuitive preset modes — Air Fry, Grill, Bake, and Roast — simplify everyday meals, while full DIY control enables personalization with:

  • Temperature range 105 – 400 ℉
  • Timer up to 60 minutes

“People want transparency — in design, in materials, and now in the cooking process,” said Cyrus Guo, product director for Kismile.

“This upgrade empowers home chefs to see more, control more, and enjoy a safer kitchen experience.”

A Clear View, Better Control

With a fully 360° transparent glass bowl, users can watch every stage of cooking without opening the lid or interrupting heat circulation.

Powered by a new carbon heating tube, the air fryer heats up rapidly for enhanced cooking efficiency. As it emits both light and heat, the food is beautifully illuminated — letting users enjoy a warm, vivid view of the crisping process in real time.

Crafted from high-borosilicate glass with no PFAS, BPA, coatings, or plastic odors, the materials ensure truly clean cooking.

Dual-Bowl Flexibility for Every Lifestyle

Whether cooking for one or preparing sides for the family, the 4.5QT + 1.8QT dual-bowl system adapts seamlessly to daily needs.

A new quick-release bowl holder with a locking lever allows effortless lifting and transforms the bowl into a portable container — ideal for meal prep, storage, and on-the-go dining.

Designed for Modern Living

  • Clean materials with no coatings or plastic concerns
  • All removable parts — excluding the heating unit — are dishwasher-safe
  • Simple wipe-clean surfaces reduce maintenance effort

Compact, visually striking, and easy to store — ideal for apartments, dorms, and any kitchen that values space and style.

The new Kismile Transparent Glass Air Fryer is now available at https://kismile.com/ and on Amazon.

About Kismile

Founded in 2015, Kismile is a premium home appliance brand dedicated to combining safety, innovation, and elegant design. From kitchen essentials to smart-featured appliances, Kismile products are built to make modern life simpler, warmer, and more joyful.

Guided by the belief that ordinary life deserves extraordinary care, Kismile continues to innovate appliances that blend style, functionality, and love—empowering every household to savor the beauty of daily living.

SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 3% Year-on-Year in Q3 2025

Growth in 300 mm Shipments Fueled by AI to Support Advanced Logic, Cloud Computing and Memory Applications

MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry, that worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 3.1% year-on-year to 3,313 million square inches (MSI) from the 3,214 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2024. Sequentially, shipments slipped 0.4% quarter-over-quarter from the 3,327 MSI recorded during the second quarter of this year indicating softness in recovery particularly for epitaxial wafers slices.

Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments

“January through September silicon shipments registered a significant year-on-year increase primarily driven by the growth of 300 mm shipments for advanced logic, cloud infrastructure, and memory demand,” said Lee Chungwei (李崇偉), Chairman of SEMI SMG and Vice President and Chief Auditor at GlobalWafers. “AI empowers significant investments expansion in advanced processes contributing to the wafer demand growth.”

Silicon wafers are the fundamental building material for the majority of semiconductors, which are vital components of all electronic devices. The highly engineered thin disks are produced in diameters of up to 300 mm and serve as the substrate material on which most semiconductors are fabricated.

The SMG is a sub-committee of the SEMI Electronic Materials Group (EMG) and is open to SEMI members involved in manufacturing polycrystalline silicon, monocrystalline silicon or silicon wafers (e.g., as cut, polished, epitaxial). The SMG facilitates collective efforts on issues related to the silicon industry, including the development of statistics about the silicon industry.

For more information, visit SEMI Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipment Statistics.

About SEMI

SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Association Contacts
Sherrie Gutierrez/SEMI
Phone: 1-831-889-3800
Email: sgutierrez@semi.org

Stephanie Quinn/Kiterocket (Media Inquiries)
Phone: 1-480-316-8370
Email: squinn@kiterocket.com

 

Aptiv Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Global Product Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Automotive Assisted Parking Solutions

Recognition underscores Aptiv’s pioneering approach to intelligent perception and automation through its innovative PULSE Sensor, advancing Product Leadership in Automotive Assisted Parking technologies.

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Aptiv has received the 2025 Global Product Leadership Recognition in the automotive assisted parking industry for its outstanding achievements in product innovation, strategic execution, and customer-centric design. This recognition highlights Aptiv’s consistent leadership in driving measurable outcomes, strengthening its market position, and delivering next-generation parking solutions that redefine safety, precision, and efficiency in urban mobility.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: business impact and product portfolio attributes. Aptiv excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align technological innovation with OEM needs while executing with efficiency, consistency, and scalability. “Through early request for quotations (RFQs), close OEM collaboration, and iterative prototyping, the company continuously refines the sensor. It also leverages insights from full-system ADAS deployments with major OEMs to anticipate future needs,” said Jack Palmer, Principal Consultant – Mobility Advisory Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on product leadership, Aptiv has shown exceptional agility in adapting to the evolving landscape of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving. The company’s sustained investment in sensor innovation and system integration has enabled it to deliver high-performing, cost-efficient, and scalable perception technologies that address the growing complexity of urban driving and parking environments.

At the forefront of Aptiv’s innovation portfolio is its PULSE (Parking, Urban, Localization and Surround Enhancement) Sensor, a breakthrough in assisted parking technology. The PULSE Sensor integrates ultra-short-range radar and surround-view camera technologies into a single, compact sensing unit. This integration enhances environmental awareness, improves detection accuracy under all conditions, and significantly reduces system complexity and cost for automakers.

By replacing multiple ultrasonic sensors and associated components, the PULSE Sensor enables lower system cost by up to 15–20% while improving perception accuracy and coverage. The solution enables OEMs to offer advanced safety features—such as rim and door protection, trunk door collision avoidance, and low-speed emergency braking—at a lower total cost of ownership. This innovation not only elevates performance and safety but also enables feature-based monetization, an emerging trend reshaping the automotive industry’s revenue models.

“This recognition highlights Aptiv’s leadership in AI- and ML-powered perception and the real-world value we’re delivering. PULSE accelerates the shift to software-defined vehicles by lowering costs, improving safety, and enabling faster feature deployment. Its precision and flexibility also make it ideal for short-range sensing in drones and robotics,” said Javed Khan, Executive Vice President and President of Software, Advanced Safety and User Experience at Aptiv.

Aptiv’s commitment to customer collaboration and agile development ensures that its technologies evolve in line with market expectations. The company’s cross-functional teams—spanning engineering, R&D, and product management—work in close partnership with OEMs to integrate learnings from real-world ADAS deployments, enabling continuous refinement and optimization. This collaborative approach reinforces Aptiv’s position as a trusted innovation partner for global automakers.

Frost & Sullivan commends Aptiv for setting a new standard in product excellence, innovation, and scalability. The company’s visionary leadership, robust R&D pipeline, and customer-first culture are shaping the future of automotive assisted parking and driving transformative outcomes at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Product Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market share, customer satisfaction, and competitive positioning. The recognition honors forward-thinking organizations that are redefining their industries through innovation and operational excellence.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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