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BioDlink Congratulates Junshi Biosciences on IND Approval of JS212, a Bispecific ADC Therapeutic Candidate

  • BioDlink congratulates Junshi Biosciences on receiving IND approval from China’s NMPA for JS212, the company’s first bispecific ADC.
  • JS212 combines dual-targeting antibody technology with a cytotoxic payload, representing a next-generation therapeutic.
  • BioDlink provided end-to-end development and manufacturing support, showcasing its industry-leading ADC capabilities.
  • Approval marks a key milestone in the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates.

SUZHOU, China, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BioDlink, a leading global CDMO, proudly congratulates its partner Junshi Biosciences (HKEX-1877; SSE-688180), on receiving Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China to initiate clinical trials for the JS212 injection — Junshi Biosciences’ first bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).

JS212 represents a new class of bispecific ADCs that combine the humanized epidermal growth factor receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor 3 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate to target both EGFR and HER3 — two proteins highly expressed in a variety of tumor cells, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and head and neck cancer. As a bispecific ADC, JS212 has a key advantage over traditional ADCs that only target one protein: it can attack tumors via either EGFR or HER3, potentially increasing its effectiveness against a wider range of cancers and helping to overcome drug resistance.

Dr. Jun Liu, CEO and Executive Director of BioDlink, stated: “As a leader in ADC technology, BioDlink remains committed to technology innovation and one-stop solution platform for complex biologics. Our collaboration with Junshi Biosciences is built on mutual trust and deep experience in ADC research, development and manufacturing. The IND approval of JS212 — a technically demanding bispecific ADC —­ highlights our strong capabilities and strategic value we bring to partners pursuing next-generation biologics. We’re honored to support the advancement of this important program.”

Dr. Jing Tong, Deputy Director of Junshi Biosciences’ Innovation Research Institute, shared: “We are very pleased with the ongoing and highly productive partnership with BioDlink. Their exceptional expertise and proven capabilities in ADC development and manufacturing have played a pivotal role in advancing JS212 to this important milestone. Throughout the collaboration, BioDlink has consistently demonstrated technical excellence, operational efficiency, and a deep understanding of complex bispecific ADCs. This approval marks a key collaboration milestone, and we look forward to deepening our cooperation as we work toward bringing innovative therapies to patients in the future.”

BioDlink is committed to becoming a trusted CDMO biologics partner. The company operates a large-scale commercial biologics production site that meets international GMP standards and includes multiple integrated production lines for antibodies and ADCs.

With a comprehensive ADC platform supported by key R&D technologies, BioDlink enables efficient, centralized production of antibody intermediates, drug substances, and finished products. This setup accelerates timelines and reduces tech transfer costs. At the same time, BioDlink’s quality system is built according to international standards and has passed GMP audits in multiple countries, which can empower global customers.

About BioDlink Biopharm Co., Ltd.

With over 10 years of experience in antibody and ADC drug development, BioDlink offers full-service CDMO solutions for biologic drugs — from early-stage R&D through to commercial production.

The company has built integrated platforms for biologics and bioconjugates, offering process development, scale-up, and quality analytics solutions. Its scalable manufacturing lines include top-tier OEB-5 facilities for high-potency ADCs, with commercial antibody production already underway.

BioDlink’s quality management system complies with regulatory requirements in China, the U.S., the EU, and Japan. The company has successfully supported over 100 projects with development, clinical filings, and manufacturing services. In addition, the company has already passed near 100 GMP audits, including a zero-defect EU QP audit, with its quality systems earning worldwide recognition.

Guided by its “Empowering Innovation with Quality to Grow Together” mission, BioDlink is dedicated to enabling partners and advancing global healthcare through excellence in biologics.

About Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd.

Founded in December 2012, Junshi Biosciences (HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180) is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics. The company has established a diversified R&D pipeline comprising over 50 drug candidates, with five therapeutic focus areas covering cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, neurological, and infectious diseases. Five of the company’s products have received approvals in China and international markets, one of which is toripalimab, China’s first domestically produced and independently developed anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody. Toripalimab has been approved in over 35 countries and regions including China, the US, and Europe. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Junshi Biosciences actively shouldered the social responsibilities of a Chinese pharmaceutical company through its involvement in developing etesevimab, MINDEWEI®, and other novel therapies for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

With a mission of “providing patients with world-class, trustworthy, affordable, and innovative drugs,” Junshi Biosciences is “In China, For Global.” At present, the company boasts approximately 2,500 employees in the United States (Maryland) and China (Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou, etc.).

Yas Island Celebrates Announcement of Disney Theme Park Resort with a Record-Breaking Drone Show, Landmark Illuminations, Live Performances and Fireworks Spectacular

  • Over 9,000 drones lit up Yas Island’s sky in celebration of the landmark announcement of the Middle East’s first-ever Disney theme park resort destination
  • Global Celebrities – Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick joined the celebrations on Wednesday May 7th on Yas Island
  • Guests were treated to a live performance featuring world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside beloved Emirati icon, Rashed Alnuaimi, Kerry Ellis and Sonya Balsara
  • Iconic UAE landmarks including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ lit up with dazzling visuals

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — History was made last night as Miral and The Walt Disney Company celebrated the official announcement of the Middle East and Africa’s first-ever Disney theme park resort destination with a record breaking 9,000 drone show and fireworks spectacle. The show, which took place at Yas Links, also featured a live performance of world-renowned pianist Lang Lang alongside iconic Emirati singer Rashed Alnuaimi, queen of the West End, Kerry Ellis and classical sensation, Sonya Balsara.

Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show
Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show

This glittering celebration also attracted global celebrities including Tyrese Gibson, Naomi Campbell, Nancy Ajram, Chiara Ferragni, and Ed Westwick, dignitaries, entertainment industry leaders and media powerhouses, all converging to witness the unveiling of what promises to be a game-changing chapter in Disney’s legacy, and in the evolution of Yas Island as a global destination for entertainment.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Yas Island’s waterfront, the sky came alive with the largest drone light show ever staged in the region, symbolizing the spirit of imagination that defines both brands. This new destination project will be Disney’s seventh theme park resort worldwide and the first in the Middle East, connecting travelers from the Middle East to Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond.

Celebrating the announcement, landmarks across the UAE, including Burj Khalifa and Aldar HQ came to life with a spectacular light show inspired by the magic of Disney. In Abu Dhabi, iconic buildings also lit up in blue, marking the start of an extraordinary chapter in entertainment and tourism.

The upcoming resort promises to seamlessly blend Disney’s legendary storytelling and attractions with Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culture, awe-inspiring shorelines, and iconic architecture. The new resort will be fully developed and built by Miral. Disney and its legendary Imagineers will lead creative design and operational oversight to provide a world-class experience.

The announcement celebration signals not only a major milestone for Miral and Disney but also reinforces Yas Island’s position as a global hub for entertainment, tourism, and leisure.

Details of the new resort will be revealed as the project progresses.

 

Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show
Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show

 

Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show
Yas Island Celebrates Disney Theme Park Resort Show

Tire Bank Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Air Premia

Paving the Way for Stronger Governance and Global Expansion of Korea’s Leading Hybrid Airline

SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tire Bank Group has officially acquired a controlling stake in Air Premia(CEO Kim Jae-hyun, Yoo Myung-sub), Korea’s first long-haul hybrid airline, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s aviation industry on a global scale.

Tire Bank Group
Tire Bank Group

On April 30, 2025, Tire Bank Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire an additional 22% equity stake in Air Premia from JC SPC and Sono International. This acquisition raises the Group’s total ownership to over 70%, solidifying its position as the airline’s majority shareholder.

Since Air Premia’s launch in 2018, Tire Bank Group has played a pivotal role in supporting the airline’s development through strategic investments. Despite global headwinds and the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Premia has demonstrated remarkable operational resilience and adaptability.

Tire Bank Group maintained unwavering confidence in the airline’s potential, steadily increasing its ownership to 48% during turbulent times. Now, with a controlling interest, the Group is positioned to drive responsible management practices and long-term growth strategies.

Fleet and Route Expansion Underway

Air Premia is actively expanding its fleet and route network as part of its mid- to long-term growth plan. The airline currently operates seven Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with two additional aircraft set to be introduced later this year. Beginning July 2, the carrier will launch a new route to Honolulu, Hawaii – its fourth scheduled destination in the USA. To bolster operational stability, additional spare engines have also been secured.

Executive Statement

“Airlines are more than businesses—they represent the dignity and global standing of a nation,” said Kim Jeong-kyu, Chairman of Tire Bank Group. “We are committed to building Air Premia into a premium hybrid airline that proudly represents Korea and elevates its presence in the global aviation market.”

About Tire Bank Group

Founded in 1991, Tire Bank is Korea’s first and only dedicated tire distribution company, operating 501 stores across the country. With a customer-first philosophy, the company has introduced a range of industry-first services, including a tire warranty program, tire hotel premium storage service, and an emergency response program for tire-related issues. Tire Bank also actively contributes to local communities through various charitable and donation initiatives.

For media contact, or additional information, please contact:
Seung Shin Park
ss.park@airpremia.com
https://www.airpremia.com/

Air Premia
Air Premia

Gates Foundation Will Double Spending Over Next 20 Years to Accelerate Progress on Saving and Improving Lives

On foundation’s 25th anniversary, Bill Gates outlines ambitious goals, inspiration for donating most of his resources and new timeline to spend-down by 2045

SEATTLE, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of its 25th year, the Gates Foundation today made a new commitment to accelerate its mission to help all people live healthy, productive lives by spending $200 billion over the next 20 years. The decision marks a major acceleration in the foundation’s work and sets a new date of 2045 to sunset its operations. The historic announcement, which represents the largest philanthropic commitment in modern history, was shared in a post by foundation Chair Bill Gates.

“There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people. That is why I have decided to give my money back to society much faster than I had originally planned,” writes Gates. “I will give away virtually all my wealth through the Gates Foundation over the next 20 years to the cause of saving and improving lives around the world.”

The accelerated timeline was affirmed by the foundation’s board of directors with a change to the foundation’s charter, which had said the organization would sunset 20 years after Gates’ death. The funding pledged exceeds the foundation’s current endowment, with the balance coming over time from Gates’ personal fortune.

“A few years ago, I began to rethink that [timeline]. More recently, with the input from our board, I now believe we can achieve the foundation’s goals on a shorter timeline, especially if we double down on key investments and provide more certainty to our partners,” writes Gates.

While the foundation’s strategies are not changing, over the next two decades, the foundation will work together with its partners to make as much progress as possible towards three primary goals:

  • Help end preventable deaths of moms and babies
  • Ensure the next generation grows up without having to suffer from deadly infectious diseases
  • Lift millions of people out of poverty, putting them on a path to prosperity

“During the first 25 years of the Gates Foundation—powered in part by the generosity of Warren Buffett—we gave away more than $100 billion,” writes Gates. “Over the next two decades, we will double our giving. The exact amount will depend on the markets and inflation, but I expect the foundation will spend more than $200 billion between now and 2045. This figure includes the balance of the endowment and my future contributions.”

The shift in the sunset date is driven by urgency and opportunity. The foundation hopes to capitalize on the extraordinary global progress in health and development between 2000 and 2025—a period when child deaths were halved, deaths from deadly infectious diseases were significantly reduced, and hundreds of millions of people rose out of poverty.

Since 2000, the Gates Foundation contributed to saving 82 million lives through its support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Together with its partners, the foundation also helped develop more than 100 innovations, including vaccines, diagnostic tools, and treatments designed to meet the needs of people living in low- and middle-income countries. Taken together, these innovations—and the people who made them possible—helped change the trajectory of global health. Still, there are hundreds more innovations in the pipeline.

“The needs at this time are greater than any we’ve seen in the lifetime of the foundation, but the achievements of the past 25 years have shown the tremendous progress that is still possible,” said Mark Suzman, CEO and board member of the Gates Foundation. “That’s why, in the next two decades, working in close collaboration with our partners, we’ll deploy these new innovations and apply 25 years of learnings and progress to making an even bigger difference.”

This announcement comes amidst multiple years of stagnant or, in some cases, backsliding progress on global health metrics. Governments around the world have announced tens of billions of dollars in cuts to aid funding that stand to have devastating consequences for the world’s poorest people.

At the same time, scientific breakthroughs, powerful innovations, and new tools—from vaccines to AI—are creating opportunities to save and improve lives faster than ever before.

“The truth is, there have never been more opportunities to help people live healthier, more prosperous lives. Advances in technology are happening faster than ever, especially with artificial intelligence on the rise,” writes Gates. “Even with all the challenges that the world faces, I’m optimistic about our ability to make progress—because each breakthrough is yet another chance to make someone’s life better.”

The 20-year timeline also allows the foundation to further its work strengthening the philanthropic sector. This concerted effort aims to ensure the institutions that outlast it—from nonprofits to local health institutions to multilateral partnerships—have the runway they need to plan for the future.

Additional areas of focus for the foundation’s work continue to be:

  • Helping U.S. students have pathways to opportunity
  • Strengthening digital public infrastructure so more people have access to the financial and social services that foster inclusive economies and open, competitive markets
  • Applying new uses of artificial intelligence, which can accelerate the quality and reach of services, from health to education to agriculture
  • Lifting up women, their families, and their communities by advancing gender equality to help women access education, health care, and financial services

“The work of making the world better is and always has been a group effort. I am proud of everything the foundation accomplished during its first 25 years, but I also know that none of it would have been possible without fantastic partners,” says Gates. “I believe we can leave the next generation better off and better prepared to fight the next set of challenges.”

Earlier this year, the foundation announced its largest budget ever, in line with the foundation’s commitment to reach overall annual distributions of US$9 billion next year.

Additional relevant resources can be found in the Digital Press Kit, which include fact sheets, images and more.

About the Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, we work with partners to create impactful solutions so that people can take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. In the United States, we aim to ensure that everyone—especially those with the fewest resources—has access to the opportunities needed to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, Washington, the foundation is led by CEO Mark Suzman, under the direction of Bill Gates and our governing board.

Tech Mahindra and the University of Auckland Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Industry-Academia Innovation

PUNE, India and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to enterprises across industries, announced an expanded collaboration with the University of Auckland (UoA) through an internship program to boost industry and academia innovation. The agreement was formalized through a Letter of Intent (LoI) signed by Harshvendra Soin, President of Asia Pacific and Japan Business at Tech Mahindra, and Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland. The signing took place in the presence of The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, during his recent visit to New Delhi.

The collaboration extends the initial agreement based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in September 2024 between Tech Mahindra and UoA. It is part of the University of Auckland’s ongoing efforts at the New Zealand Centre in IIT Delhi and includes participation from all eight universities in New Zealand. This collaboration exemplifies Tech Mahindra’s commitment to nurturing global talent and setting new standards for association between industry and academia. The internship program, which will commence in the second half of 2025, will offer students from New Zealand universities hands-on experience with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and quantum computing, thus enhancing their employability and fostering technological innovation.

Harshvendra Soin, President – Asia Pacific and Japan Business, Tech Mahindra, said, “We recognize the vital role of bridging academia and industry as a catalyst for innovation and cultivating a future-ready workforce in the digital era. By fortifying technology ecosystems in both New Zealand and India, we are establishing a solid foundation for sustained innovation, economic progress, and collaboration. This effort has the potential to transform industries worldwide. Our continued collaboration with UoA is a significant step in this direction.” 

The collaboration further aims to accelerate research and innovation across various industries, including banking, healthcare, financial services, insurance, and government. It will focus on emerging technologies in AI and ML, such as spiking neural networks and 1-bit large language models (LLMs), while also enhancing quantum security through post-quantum cryptography. These innovations will have significant applications in healthcare, particularly in drug discovery and the development of personalized digital biomarkers.

Professor Dawn Freshwater, The University of Auckland’s Vice-Chancellor, said, “The University is delighted to be partnering with Tech Mahindra on this new initiative, which not only provides exciting internship opportunities for New Zealand university students but, equally importantly, exemplifies the dynamism of the emerging India-New Zealand relationship in the areas of research and innovation.”

The extended collaboration marks a significant milestone in strengthening Tech Mahindra’s presence in New Zealand, reinforcing its commitment to skilling, and creating growth opportunities in the India-New Zealand corridor.

For more information on Tech Mahindra, please contact: media.relations@techmahindra.com 

 

Thunderbit Launches Vertical AI Web Data Extraction Agent Built for Business Users

SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thunderbit, a new AI-powered web data extraction platform, today announced the launch of its vertical AI agent designed specifically for business users seeking smarter, faster, and more accessible ways to extract structured data from the web. Unlike generalized AI agents, Thunderbit focuses solely on web data extraction, unlocking high-precision tools for sales, marketing, e-commerce, and research teams.

Thunderbit can help business extract web data in 2 clicks.
Thunderbit can help business extract web data in 2 clicks.

Why Vertical AI Agents Are the Next Frontier

Thunderbit (https://thunderbit.com/) is built on the belief that vertical AI agents—those optimized for a specific domain—represent the next phase in AI productivity tools. Rather than building general-purpose assistants with broad but shallow capabilities, Thunderbit zeroes in on solving one of the most common and time-consuming tasks faced by business users: turning unstructured web content into clean, structured data with minimal setup.

“Every business function—whether it’s competitive intelligence, lead generation, or product operations—relies on web data in some form,” said Shuai Guan, Co-founder and CEO of Thunderbit. “Thunderbit is purpose-built for that need, giving professionals an AI agent that works like a digital intern to collect, format, and deliver the data they need, on demand.”

Key Features of Thunderbit

  • Natural Language Extraction: Users simply describe what data they want in plain English. No need for CSS selectors or technical configurations.
  • 2-Click Scraping: Extract data from any web page—including PDFs, documents, and images—with just two clicks.
  • Subpage Navigation: Thunderbit automatically explores subpages (e.g., product listings, profiles) and aggregates relevant data into a single structured view.
  • Advanced Text Extraction: Efficiently pulls long-form content such as articles and transcripts.
  • Real-Time Data Structuring: Instantly summarize, categorize, translate, or format extracted data for direct use.
  • Flexible Export Options: Export results to Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, or any preferred workspace.

What’s Next: Auto Data Agents and PDF Parsing

Thunderbit’s roadmap includes the release of Auto Data Extraction Agents capable of monitoring and updating datasets continuously, as well as advanced PDF Data Parsing Agents that can extract tables, text, and structured information from documents—paving the way toward more autonomous, always-on data pipelines.

Availability

Thunderbit is currently available as a Chrome Extension and is actively onboarding business users in sales, marketing, e-commerce, and operations roles.

For more information or to request access, visit www.thunderbit.com

 

Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held

OSAKA, Japan, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From May 8 to 10, the Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka was held at the China Pavilion in the Expo Park. Under the theme “Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo,” the event showcased rich Chinese cultural elements and distinctive features of the capital city.

Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Held

At the opening ceremony, a vibrant dance performance took place in front of the China Pavilion’s main entrance, followed by a collective rendition of Welcome to Beijing sung across the entire venue. Chinese and Japanese artists performed together on stage, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. A series of featured events – including the “Hello, Beijing” Culture and Tourism Promotion, the “Invest in Beijing, Win the Future” Special Promotion Event in Osaka, and the 2025 Urban New Energy Forum – highlighted Beijing’s abundant resources, business-friendly policies, and attractive investment environment, offering a wealth of cooperation opportunities. At the “Invest in Beijing, Win the Future” event, the three leading industries, biomedicine and health, advanced energy, and advanced manufacturing, were promoted alongside the development of the Future Science City located in Beijing’s Changping District, fostering cooperation and exchange between Chinese and Japanese enterprises.

At the “Brushing Together – Chinese and Japanese Calligraphers Ink Up” event, calligraphers from both countries shared the stage, using brush and ink to celebrate the enduring friendship between the Chinese and Japanese peoples. The Beijing Central Axis Exhibition offered visitors an immersive experience of the panoramic cultural landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition captured stories of the capital through the lens, showcasing the city’s rich cultural and tourism resources. Visitors also enjoyed interactive experience of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including dough modeling, Has’ Kite, and traditional brush-making by Yubi Fang (Imperial Brush Workshop), as well as small-scale performances such as the Kunqu Opera Legend of the White Snake: Touring the West Lake. Themed photo spots featuring characters like LABUBU further took guests to explore and engage with the charm of China’s capital city.

Looking ahead, the China Pavilion will continue to present dozens of captivating themed shows about Chinese provinces, autonomous regions, and cities, as well as a variety of cultural exchange events and enterprise-themed days in the following weeks.

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ROOTS Develops Ultra-Compact 450㎛ PiG Technology Optimized for Smart Multi-Beam Headlights

SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ROOTS CO., LTD., a company with proprietary Phosphor in Glass (PiG) technology—an essential optical component in automotive headlights—has successfully developed an ultra-compact 450㎛ PiG optimized for next-generation smart multi-beam headlights. This achievement marks a significant evolution of existing PiG technology, further strengthening ROOTS’s technological capabilities and enhancing its competitiveness in the global market.

ROOTS, a company with proprietary Phosphor in Glass (PiG) technology
ROOTS, a company with proprietary Phosphor in Glass (PiG) technology

ROOTS, a South Korean company specializing in high-power LED PiG components, semi-conductor-related parts, and chemical products, began developing PiG technology in the mid-2010s based on semiconductor processing techniques. PiG, a component combining phosphor and glass, plays a critical role in determining the optical characteristics of various high-power lighting products, including automotive headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), and turn signals.

In the automotive industry, demand for advanced lighting technologies, such as smart multi-beam headlights, has surged in recent years, leading to the development of various high-power LED modules. Among them, PiG technology plays a crucial role in delivering high brightness, excellent viewing angles (low color shift with angle), and optimized contrast ratios (low variation in contrast). To meet these requirements, ROOTS has continuously advanced its process technologies based on semiconductor manufacturing techniques to optimize PiG performance.

Notably, ROOTS carries out the entire PiG manufacturing process in-house, overseeing every step from the fabrication and processing of PiG glass and phosphor wafers (including wafer fabrication, thinning, and polishing) to the final PiG chip production. As a result of these comprehensive capabilities, ROOTS’s proprietary PiG technology has been recognized as a groundbreaking and innovative solution in the market, earning the company the NET (New Excellent Technology) certification from the Korean government.

The newly developed ultra-compact 450㎛ PiG is optimized for smart multi-beam headlights and has achieved outstanding results in enhancing key performance metrics such as beam straightness, COA (Color of Angle) viewing angle, and luminance. Despite its reduced size, the miniaturized PiG maintains high performance, enabling more compact headlight modules while meeting the next-generation demands for miniaturization and high efficiency in advanced automotive lighting systems.

Building on its expertise in LED and semiconductor processing technologies, ROOTS not only leads in PiG innovation but also demonstrates strong specialization across a wide range of semiconductor-related products. The company has successfully localized key materials—previously dominated by a few global players—such as silica slurry for silicon wafer backside polishing, diamond slurry for sapphire wafers, neutral flux cleaners, eco-friendly solder mask removers, and chemical agents for laser coating, all with equivalent performance. Through these achievements, ROOTS delivers advanced chemical solutions across the entire semiconductor processing spectrum.

With the development of its ultra-compact PiG, ROOTS plans to expand its technology beyond the smart automotive lighting market into various other industrial sectors. By pursuing sustainable technological innovation and differentiated product development, the company aims to further solidify its position in the global market.

The successful development of the ultra-compact PiG reaffirms ROOTS’s position as a leading innovator in next-generation technologies for automotive lighting, including smart multi-beam headlights.

To learn more about ROOTS, please visit https://www.rootsmaterials.com/.