BEIJING, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

The third International Conference on Fashion and Sustainability (ICFS 2025) commenced at Wuhan Textile University (WTU) on Oct 27 and will continue through Oct 29.

The event brought together leading scholars and industry pioneers from countries including China, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Participants delved into the transformative effects of technology on design, production, and education, with a focus on key topics such as “Material Innovation”, “Smart Wearables”, and “Sustainable Design”.

Professor Xu Weilin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Party secretary of WTU, emphasized the importance of advanced technologies such as new textile materials, eco-friendly dyeing techniques, and plant-based dyes in enhancing fashion design. He discussed how integrating sustainable techniques with waste textiles is crucial for building a green industry ecosystem.

Professor Savvas Vassiliadis from the University of West Attica, Greece, addressed the challenges that smart textiles and energy harvesting technologies present to fashion design.

Professor Raul Fangueiro from the University of Minho, Portugal, focused on redefining the value of natural waste. He shared how to convert agricultural by-products, such as banana and pineapple leaves, as well as marine waste algae, into high-value fiber materials using biological and physical technologies.

Professor Patsy Perry from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, explored the challenges of sustainability and craftsmanship within luxury brands.

Professor Tao Hui, head of the School of Fashion at WTU, highlighted the importance of transcending regional boundaries in fashion education to develop a curriculum with a diverse cultural perspective.

The conference provided a comprehensive platform featuring high-level dialogues, academic discussions, cultural experiences, and exhibitions of innovative achievements. Key highlights included a special “Belt and Road” forum focused on collaboration, three parallel sessions, and a sustainable design education workshop.

Participants reached valuable consensus that offer new insights and paths forward for the green transformation of the apparel industry.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 138th Canton Fair is drawing attention to the rapidly advancing field of new materials and chemical products. This highly specialized exhibition section attracts buyers with clear objectives who focus on product quality, real-world performance, and cost efficiency — qualities that make these materials and products a cornerstone of industrial innovation.

The Canton Fair has helped companies across the new materials and chemical sectors expand their international presence and build long-term partnerships. This appeal continues to attract new participants seeking to expand global markets. Among them is a first-time exhibitor specializing in customized marine and engineering products, such as EVA foam fenders, solid rubber fenders, buoyancy equipment, and airbags.

The company’s general manager expressed multifaceted expectations for participating in the Canton Fair. In the short term, it aims to leverage its innovative product portfolio to connect with global partners and introduce China’s intelligent marine equipment solutions to international markets. Over the long term, the fair is seen as a strategic platform to highlight the company’s R&D and integrated capabilities, enhance global brand influence, and gather insights to inform future innovation and strategic planning.

Another standout is a seasoned exhibitor whose diverse product portfolio spans 11 major categories, including water treatment, glass and ceramics, and coating resins. At this session of the Canton Fair, the company showcased high-value products, such as premium titanium materials, eco-friendly water treatment solutions, and daily-use chemical detergents, highlighting its green competitiveness. By presenting its end-to-end service capabilities, from raw material import and processing to distribution, the company helps global buyers better understand its integrated supply chain strength.

A veteran of over 90 Canton Fair sessions, the company has developed a comprehensive digital marketing system that spans pre-fair engagement, on-site interaction, and post-fair follow-up. This approach has proven highly effective, delivering strong results in both customer engagement and order fulfillment at recent sessions.

The New Materials and Chemical Products section was introduced at the 134th Canton Fair through a strategic upgrade of the former chemical products section. Increasingly, companies in related fields are leveraging the Canton Fair to expand into international markets, sustain long-term partnerships, and promote the global application of China-made new materials.

To register the 138th Canton Fair, please click https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16.

The 10-inch R10 is powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 200V series processor, positioning it as one of the market’s first Copilot+ PC rugged tablets.

TAIPEI, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its next-generation AI-powered fully rugged R10 tablet. Equipped with high-performance Intel^® Core™ Ultra 200V series processors, the 10″ device is one of the first Copilot+ PC rugged tablets on the market. Redefining versatility in the tablet world, the R10 can be paired with a detachable backlit keyboard, seamlessly transforming it into a 2-in-1 rugged laptop PC. This adaptable design delivers the ideal balance of performance, reliability, and mobility, empowering users with a powerful and intelligent rugged device that fuses cutting-edge AI capabilities with Durabook’s hallmark durability and field-proven design.

Twinhead’s CEO, Fred Kao, said: “Durabook devices are built to meet the needs of professionals who depend on powerful, reliable technology to stay productive in any environment. The compact and versatile R10 redefines the 10-inch rugged tablet category by providing AI-enhanced productivity supported by smart engineering for optimal usability. The R10’s adaptive design and customisation capability make it the perfect partner for field service operatives working across a wide range of sectors, including industrial manufacturing, warehouse management, automotive diagnostics, public safety, utilities, transport and logistics.”

AI-Enhanced Performance  
Equipped with the Intel^® Core™ Ultra 200V series CPU, the R10 delivers exceptional computing power with enhanced AI performance, energy efficiency, and multitasking capability. Featuring new Performance/Low Power Efficient core architecture, low-latency LPDDR5X on-package memory, and speeds of up to 5.0 GHz, the R10 exceeds expectations by delivering 50% higher performance than 12th Generation Intel CPUs.

Built for AI at the edge, the R10’s combination of CPU, GPU, and NPU compute engines delivers 120 TOPS of total AI performance for real-time mission-critical decision-making. As a Copilot+ PC, the R10 also integrates on-device AI acceleration, enabling Microsoft Copilot features to run securely and smoothly, even without cloud access. This sophisticated level of tech provides 24/7 instant summarisation, intelligent search, and adaptive task management for professionals in the field.

Rugged Reliability in All Conditions 
Designed to operate in the harshest conditions, the R10 meets MIL-STD-810H, 6-foot drop and IP66 standards. With proven resistance to drops, shocks, vibration, dust and even salt fog, the R10 also remains operative in the most extreme temperatures, from sub-freezing -29°C (-20°F) to 63°C (145°F) heat. Additionally, the tablet is also certified with MIL-STD 461G, for electromagnetic compatibility, and ANSI/UL C1D2 for use in specified hazardous locations and potentially explosive environments.

The R10 also features a 10.1″ TFT LCD WUXGA (1920 x 1200) DynaVue^® sunlight-readable display with brightness up to 1,000 nits, so every detail of imagery is delivered with the utmost clarity in all weathers. With Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 1.51 support, the R10 delivers precise stylus performance, empowering engineers to sign reports, sketch diagrams, and annotate blueprints directly on the screen with accuracy and ease.

Engineered for Connectivity and Endurance 
The R10 comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of integrated technologies, including one Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, dual SIM (Nano SIM & eSIM), up to two RJ-45 ports and an optional serial port RS-232. In addition, wireless connectivity includes 5G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth V5.4 and GPS, ensuring constant, secure connectivity in any environment. Adding to its versatility, the tablet supports modular expansion options tailored for field applications, such as a barcode scanner, magnetic stripe reader, smart card reader, and RFID (NFC) reader, enhancing productivity across diverse industrial and operational scenarios.

Specialised field applications require extended battery life, so the R10 features a hot-swappable battery design with an optional high-capacity battery up to 16 hours, enabling users to hot-swap batteries in the field without any downtime.

Optimal Security as Standard
Purpose-built for professionals handling sensitive data, the R10’s integrated Microsoft Pluton Security Processor provides chip-to-cloud protection at the hardware level, safeguarding credentials and encryption keys from the moment the device powers on. Advanced security support also includes TPM 2.0 as standard and optional Intel^® vPro™, as well as a 5.0 MP IR camera for Windows Hello with dynamic shutter design, 11 MP rear camera with dynamic shutter design, Windows 11 Secured-core PC and an optional fingerprint scanner meet the needs of customers today in an ever-evolving mobile work environment.

Designed to deliver full computing capability in a truly mobile form, Durabook has developed the R10 with optimised usability in mind. Designed to minimise e-waste and reduce the total cost of ownership, the R10 promises long-term performance and a strong return on investment for customers working across various industries.

Availability
The new R10 fully rugged tablet is available for order now.

For more information, please visit: https://www.durabook.com/en/products/r10-tablet

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About DURABOOK
Durabook is the core brand of Twinhead International Corporation in Taiwan, a world-renowned manufacturer of rugged mobile solutions for 40 years. All Durabook devices are designed, manufactured and tested to the highest standards to ensure maximum quality and reliability. Committed to engineering and service excellence, Durabook products have been widely adopted by government and enterprise customers including oil and gas, utilities, field service, military, and public safety for more than two decades.

Advanced eight-GPU platform designed for demanding enterprise and cloud AI workloads, including model training and reasoning, shipping now

KEY POINTS

• Extreme AI power: Eight NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs and dual Intel Xeon 6 CPUs for demanding enterprise workloads
• Scalable intelligence: NVIDIA HGX B300 platform enables secure, flexible AI deployment and transformation
• Assured performance: ASUS Professional Services deliver optimized setup and rapid support

SINGAPORE, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS today announced the shipment of the XA NB3I-E12 AI server, built on the NVIDIA HGX B300 platform. Delivering next-generation AI performance and reliability, XA NB3I-E12 gives enterprises and cloud-service providers (CSPs) early access to cutting-edge computing capabilities for the AI era.

ASUS XA NB3I-E12: The ideal choice for enterprise and CSP AI workloads

Accelerated by eight NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs and dual Intel^® Xeon^® 6 Scalable processors, ASUS XA NB3I-E12 is engineered for intensive AI workloads. With eight  NVIDIA ConnectX-8 InfiniBand SuperNICs , five PCIe^® expansion slots, 32 DIMMs, 10 NVMe drives, and dual 10Gb LAN, it transforms data into intelligence for real-world automation. The system is ideal for enterprises and CSPs running large language models (LLMs), research institutions and universities performing scientific computing, and the financial and automotive sectors focused on AI model training and inference.

Powering enterprise digital transformation with AI-optimized infrastructure

As AI technology advances, enterprises require scalable and secure infrastructure to accelerate their digital transformation. Featuring the NVIDIA HGX B300 platform, ASUS XA NB3I-E12 enables organizations to rapidly build high-performance AI environments that turn computing power into scalable intelligence — driving smarter and more efficient business operations.

The system can support large language model (LLM) training, scientific computing, AI inference and AGI across diverse industries. With its customizable open architecture and exceptional computing performance, enterprises can develop generative AI, predictive analytics, and other advanced applications — accelerating innovation and decision-making.

By leveraging XA NB3I-E12’s robust performance, enterprises gain a powerful foundation to lead in the AI era and advance their digital transformation journey with confidence.

ASUS Professional Services: Delivering superior service and efficiency

To accelerate advanced AI deployment in data centers, ASUS offers comprehensive Professional Services — a consultant-driven approach designed to tailor solutions to each organization’s needs, optimizing both system performance and user experience.

Our dedicated A-team, comprised of top-tier R&D, project management, and sales professionals, ensures efficient testing and operational support. We prioritize rapid issue resolution, with immediate escalation to senior management when necessary, guaranteeing timely solutions. This steadfast commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction establishes ASUS as a trusted partner in the AI infrastructure landscape.

Availability & Pricing

ASUS XA NB3I-E12 AI server is now available. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

About ASUS

ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.

Companies to localize key components of Mobileye Tech to accelerate Made-In-India to support Indian OEMs.

GURUGRAM, India, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — https://www.vvdntech.com/ Mobileye, a global leader in advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies, announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian Tier 1, engineering and manufacturing services company, to localize and offer Mobileye’s ADAS technologies to India-based automakers. The collaboration is intended to leverage Mobileye’s global product and system expertise with VVDN’s local engineering, testing, and production capabilities to advance, localization, and manufacturing readiness for ADAS technologies in India.

Vivek Bansal (VVDN) and Elie Luskin (Mobileye) signing the MoU to localize next-generation ADAS technologies in India

India’s automotive market has entered a new safety and technology era, driven by regulatory change, rising consumer demand and the Made-in-India and Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda. Mobileye has shipped over 200 million system-on-chips (SoC) worldwide and powers some of the most advanced ADAS systems on the road today. This agreement pairs Mobileye’s global product roadmap with VVDN’s deep local engineering and manufacturing capabilities – enabling faster time-to-market and customization for Indian automakers and their export-ready platforms. 

Mobileye and VVDN plan to localize key ADAS solutions, including systems built on the EyeQ™ family of chips and associated sensors, as VVDN supports localization, testing and production readiness in India.

“India is a strategic priority for us,” said Elie Luskin, Vice President of India for Mobileye. “We are building a strong local ecosystem, and VVDN is an important part of that vision. This announcement helps accelerate our mission to bring world-class safety and driving intelligence to India’s roads, while establishing manufacturing capabilities that can support both Indian and global programs.”

“We are proud to work with Mobileye as it deepens its local footprint,” said Vivek Bansel, Founder and President of VVDN Technologies. “Our strong engineering and manufacturing base, combined with Mobileye’s leadership in ADAS, creates a compelling proposition for India’s automotive future.”

With more than 25 years of experience bringing ADAS and autonomous driving technologies from the lab to real-world roads, Mobileye delivers solutions that are globally proven and locally adaptable. Built for safety, efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, by leveraging the latest in AI advancements, Mobileye’s solutions anticipate the needs of India’s rapidly evolving automotive industry.

About Mobileye

Mobileye (Nasdaq: MBLY) leads the mobility revolution with our autonomous driving and driver-assistance technologies, harnessing world-renowned expertise in artificial intelligence, computer vision, mapping, and integrated software and hardware.  Since our founding in 1999, Mobileye has enabled the wide adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems that bolster driving safety, while pioneering such groundbreaking technologies as REM™ crowdsourced mapping, True Redundancy™ sensing, and Responsibility Sensitive Safety (RSS). These technologies drive the ADAS and AV fields towards the future of mobility – enabling self-driving vehicles and mobility solutions at scale, and powering industry-leading advanced driver-assistance systems. Through 2024, more than 200 million vehicles worldwide have been built with Mobileye’s EyeQ technology inside. Since 2022, Mobileye has been listed independently from Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), which retains majority ownership.

‘Mobileye’, the Mobileye logo and Mobileye product names are registered trademarks of Mobileye Global. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

About VVDN Technologies

Founded in 2007, VVDN is a technology innovation company focusing primarily on Software Services, Product Engineering and Manufacturing Services. VVDN’s India HQ is located at Gurgaon, India, and its North America HQ is located in Fremont, CA, USA. VVDN has a presence across the world with offices in US, Canada, Europe, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. With 11 advanced R&D Centres, VVDN is fully equipped to design, develop & test the complete hardware, mechanical & software required for a complete product or solution. VVDN’s 8 Manufacturing facilities are located at Manesar, Gurgaon, and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, which includes in-house best-in-class SMT Factory, Mold & Tooling Factory, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Powder Coating, Sheet Metal, Product Assembly Factory, and Product Certifications labs. Company offers a comprehensive suite of services from Hardware to Mechanical, Embedded Software to Cloud & Apps, Testing & Validation to Automation as well as Mass Manufacturing to its global customers.

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