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Africa Premier AI Conference 2025 Opens in Mombasa with a Call for Digital Sovereignty and Inclusive Innovation

MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Africa Premier AI Conference 2025 (APAIC 2025) officially opened today in Mombasa with a powerful keynote speech by Mary Kerema, Secretary ICT, E-Government and Digital Economy, Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy, Kenya, who called on African leaders, innovators, and partners to shape a digital future rooted in African values, talent, and global collaboration.

Africa Premier AI Conference 2025 Opens in Mombasa. Leaders Unite for Digital Sovereignty & Inclusive Innovation Across the Continent
Africa Premier AI Conference 2025 Opens in Mombasa. Leaders Unite for Digital Sovereignty & Inclusive Innovation Across the Continent

Speaking before ministers, entrepreneurs, youth leaders, and international partners, Kerema declared the start of a “Decade of Intelligence” for Africa, emphasizing that artificial intelligence (AI) must be intentional, inclusive, and ethically grounded to truly transform lives across the continent.

“Technology, however advanced, is only truly powerful when it transforms real lives—especially those on the margins,” said Kerema. “Digital sovereignty is not about isolation. It is about agency—the right and ability for African people, institutions, and governments to shape, govern, and benefit from AI systems on their own terms.”

Kerema highlighted the opportunities and challenges Africa faces on its digital journey:

  • Challenges: Infrastructure gaps, skills shortages, and siloed data.
  • Strengths: Africa’s unmatched diversity, resilience, and local innovation in AI-driven health, education, and fintech.

She praised African entrepreneurs and global partners working together to co-create solutions designed for local realities—systems that are modular, explainable, privacy-respecting, and inclusive of multiple languages and communities.

MindHYVE.ai Co-Sponsorship and Launch of Agentic AI

This year’s conference is proudly co-sponsored by MindHYVE.ai, a leading USA AI innovation company. Bill Faruki, Founder and CEO of MindHYVE.ai, introduced the company’s groundbreaking framework Agentic AI—a new paradigm for intelligent systems designed to empower users through autonomy, explainability, and ethical alignment.

Faruki emphasized that Agentic AI reflects Africa’s values of collaboration and inclusivity, providing tools for governments, enterprises, and communities to design, configure, and own their digital future.

Commitment to Youth, Women, and Partnerships

The keynote also underscored Africa’s youth and women as the architects of this future, with investments in upskilling, women-in-AI forums, and digital public infrastructure forming a central pillar of the strategy.

Kerema urged participants to move beyond rhetoric to actionable partnerships, measuring success by real community impact:

  • Ethical AI aligned with African values.
  • Policies that encourage innovation and inclusion.
  • Platforms that empower teachers, health workers, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

Concluding her address, Kerema officially opened APAIC 2025 with a vision of Africa as a leader—not just adopter—in the global AI revolution:

“Let us leave this conference not only inspired but equipped and committed to accelerating Africa’s journey to a digital future where we are not just users, but leaders. If you want to go far, go together.”

About APAIC 2025

The Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC) is the continent’s leading forum for AI dialogue, policy, and innovation. Gathering leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society, APAIC 2025 serves as a platform to shape Africa’s role in the global digital transformation.

About MindHYVE.ai

MindHYVE.ai is a pioneering USA AI company building intelligent, ethical, and adaptive solutions for governments, businesses, and communities. Founded by Bill Faruki, the company is committed to advancing Agentic AI—AI systems that are transparent, locally governed, and designed to amplify human intelligence.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.ai | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

Media Contacts

Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io

Lucy Kawira
Email: lucy.kawira@mindhyve.io
Contact : +254 717 438 749

 

China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters Becomes the World’s Largest Translation Test

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI) is a state-level vocational qualification examination administered by CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation.

CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation
CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation

Listed in China’s national vocational qualifications catalog, CATTI is a unified, nationwide certification for translators and interpreters which assesses candidates’ translation and interpretation competence and skills.

Since launching in 2003, CATTI has been offered in nine languages: English, Japanese, French, Russian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Korean and Portuguese. The exam has already registered 2.3 million applicants, with about 280,000 passing, making it the world’s largest examination of its kind.

As a national-level talent evaluation system, CATTI has, for more than 20 years, remained closely aligned with China’s international communications needs. To meet the goal and the specific requirements of the state for evaluating translation professionals, CATTI has set clear professional standards for evaluating translators and interpreters, established a national benchmark for talent assessment, and brought together top talent and industry resources to support exchanges between China and other countries.

To promote reciprocal international recognition of its results, CATTI held its first overseas Russian-language exams in Belarus and Russia in 2019. Exams for English and Portuguese were introduced in Macao, China in 2021, followed by English exams in Hong Kong, China in 2022. CATTI currently has five overseas testing sites: Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, Minsk in Belarus, and Hong Kong and Macao, China.

CATTI exams were held in Hong Kong and Macao in June this year. The next exams are scheduled for late November this year in Russia and Belarus, covering Russian-language, with test centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk. Registration opened Aug. 18, and overseas candidates may choose their nearest site to take the exam.

The CATTI test material draws from real-world translation and interpretation scenarios across fields including international politics, economics, history, culture, science and technology. The broad-content based exam evaluates candidates’ ability to deliver precise translation and interpretation while adapting to different cultural contexts. It aims to cultivate translation professionals with practical skills.

CATTI is a professional accreditation. But it also serves as recognition of language proficiency and a driving force to promote cross-cultural communications. The exam provides a platform for global language professionals to demonstrate their skills and serves as a bridge for linguistic and cultural exchanges worldwide.

Contact: Fang Fen
Tel: 008610-68994548
E-mail: ffang@cicg.org.cn

 

China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters Becomes the World’s Largest Translation Test

BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI) is a state-level vocational qualification examination administered by CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation.

CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation
CICG Academy of Translation and Interpretation

Listed in China’s national vocational qualifications catalog, CATTI is a unified, nationwide certification for translators and interpreters which assesses candidates’ translation and interpretation competence and skills.

Since launching in 2003, CATTI has been offered in nine languages: English, Japanese, French, Russian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Korean and Portuguese. The exam has already registered 2.3 million applicants, with about 280,000 passing, making it the world’s largest examination of its kind.

As a national-level talent evaluation system, CATTI has, for more than 20 years, remained closely aligned with China’s international communications needs. To meet the goal and the specific requirements of the state for evaluating translation professionals, CATTI has set clear professional standards for evaluating translators and interpreters, established a national benchmark for talent assessment, and brought together top talent and industry resources to support exchanges between China and other countries.

To promote reciprocal international recognition of its results, CATTI held its first overseas Russian-language exams in Belarus and Russia in 2019. Exams for English and Portuguese were introduced in Macao, China in 2021, followed by English exams in Hong Kong, China in 2022. CATTI currently has five overseas testing sites: Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, Minsk in Belarus, and Hong Kong and Macao, China.

CATTI exams were held in Hong Kong and Macao in June this year. The next exams are scheduled for late November this year in Russia and Belarus, covering Russian-language, with test centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Minsk. Registration opened Aug. 18, and overseas candidates may choose their nearest site to take the exam.

The CATTI test material draws from real-world translation and interpretation scenarios across fields including international politics, economics, history, culture, science and technology. The broad-content based exam evaluates candidates’ ability to deliver precise translation and interpretation while adapting to different cultural contexts. It aims to cultivate translation professionals with practical skills.

CATTI is a professional accreditation. But it also serves as recognition of language proficiency and a driving force to promote cross-cultural communications. The exam provides a platform for global language professionals to demonstrate their skills and serves as a bridge for linguistic and cultural exchanges worldwide.

Contact: Fang Fen
Tel: 008610-68994548
E-mail: ffang@cicg.org.cn

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Infinitus Named in Liaowang Institution’s “Leading Transparent Factory Case Studies”

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the digital economy and shifting consumer expectations, “trust” has become a core driver of sustainable business growth. The “Transparent Factory • Building the Future with Trust — 2025 Trust Productivity High-End Dialogue” was held in Jiangmen, Guangdong from August 19-20, 2025. During the event, Xinhua News Agency’s national high-end think tank, Liaowang Institution, released a report titled “Digital Intelligence Driving • Value Enhancement: Leading Transparent Factory Case Studies” (the “Report”). Infinitus (China) Limited was recognized in the Report, redefining transparency standards in the Chinese herbal health products sector through its strategic efforts in “Trust Productivity”. 

The "Transparent Factory • Building the Future with Trust — 2025 Trust Productivity High-End Dialogue" successfully held in Jiangmen, Guangdong.
The “Transparent Factory • Building the Future with Trust — 2025 Trust Productivity High-End Dialogue” successfully held in Jiangmen, Guangdong.

The Report highlights innovative practices in areas such as environmentally responsible manufacturing, digital transformation, and consumer trust-building, offering prime examples for the sustainable growth across the manufacturing sector. Recognized for its long-standing commitment to transparency, Infinitus was selected as one of the “Top 10 Leading Cases of Transparent Factories”. 

Attendees included Xiao Wenfeng, Deputy Director of Xinhua News Agency’s Guangdong Branch and Member of the Party Leadership Group; Zhang Zhenxiang, Second-Level Inspector of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology; Chen Ji, Member of the Standing Committee of the Jiangmen Municipal Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department; Lam Yu, CEO of Infinitus Global and Vice Chairman of Infinitus (China); Huang Jianlong, Executive President of Infinitus (China); Yao Hongrui, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Infinitus (China); Liu Yaojun, General Manager of Infinitus (China); Wu Lihua, Senior Researcher at Liaowang Institution; Wu Sheng, Founder of Context Lab and proposer of the Context-based Methodology; and Bu Anxun, Principal of “Transparent Business” and Founder of Macro Management Consulting. Together with other business leaders, industry stakeholders, and journalists, the delegation visited the Infinitus Xinhui production facility for an in-depth, firsthand look at the capabilities of its “Transparent Factory”, experiencing the tangible impact of “Trust Productivity” through hands-on activities.

An inside look at the robust operations of Infinitus'
An inside look at the robust operations of Infinitus’ “Transparent Factory”.]

Tackling the Trust Deficit: Fostering Trust Through Transparency

“Trust is the timeless foundation of commerce—like air, often invisible but indispensable. Without it, there can be no real progress,” said Lam Yu in his address. “We live in an era of information overload, aggressive marketing claims, and inconsistent product quality. While choices seem endless, trust has become increasingly scarce. Many no longer know what to believe. Rebuilding trust, therefore, is critically important—for consumers, businesses, and society as a whole.” 

Lam Yu, CEO of Infinitus Global and Vice Chairman of Infinitus (China)
Lam Yu, CEO of Infinitus Global and Vice Chairman of Infinitus (China)

In 2025, Infinitus formally introduced the concept of “Trust Productivity” to the Chinese herbal health products sector, built around four core pathways: New Concepts, New Wellness Regimens, New Proximity, and New Partnerships. The company has translated this strategic vision into tangible investments and a steadfast commitment to quality. In 2017, Infinitus invested RMB 360 million to introduce smart manufacturing production lines, achieving automated, digitized, and continuous production of 10ml oral liquid vials. Since 2018, the company has undertaken a comprehensive digital transformation of its supply chain. Its Xinhui and Yingkou production facilities have developed domestically leading high-speed intelligent oral liquid lines and fully flexible solid preparation systems, operating in strict compliance with Chinese GMP standards. These initiatives were recognized as part of the “Guangdong Provincial Smart Manufacturing Pilot Demonstration Project” and the “National Smart Manufacturing Excellence Program”. Today, these foundational investments form the robust backbone of the transparent factory, enabling an end-to-end trust system under the framework of “Trust Productivity.”

During the tour of the Xinhui production facility, guests witnessed highly automated operations—from intelligent distribution systems and fully servo-driven filling and capping, to sterilized logistics transfers and fully automated visual inspection. The entire process requires minimal manual intervention. Key parameters such as filling volume are precisely controlled within a ±1.5% margin. A patented integrated technology enables rapid sterilization and drying of oral liquids, effectively mitigating microbial risks. The fully automated vision inspection system can detect foreign particles as small as 40μm, capturing hundreds of images per bottle to reliably eliminate defects and ensure consistently high product quality. 



“I had no idea a single bottle of oral liquid involved such rigorous processes,” commented one guest. This “visible quality” reflects not only Infinitus’ long-term dedication but also brings its “Trust Productivity” concept to life. Every observable detail reinforces trust, transforming an abstract idea into a tangible emotional connection and a bridge of value between the company and its consumers.

Transparent Factory: A Consumer-Centric Trust Infrastructure

What defines a transparent factory? Infinitus views it as a consumer-centered trust infrastructure—one that goes beyond superficial disclosure to enable full-chain transparency, allowing consumers to “see, verify, and believe” in product quality. 

“At our annual global meeting in January this year, we introduced the theme ‘Growing Toward Our Roots, Cultivating Trust Productivity’,” shared Huang Jianlong. “What are the roots? They begin with consumer needs—truly putting consumers at the center. How do we grow? By delivering greater product transparency and more thoughtful services, we rebuild connections between the company and its consumers, and between the company and the industry. Ultimately, we aim to make trust a catalyst for information flow, a bridge that lowers transaction costs, and a driver empowering the transformation of the health industry. The transparent factory is one of the core pathways through which we implement Trust Productivity.” 

Huang Jianlong, Executive President of Infinitus (China)
Huang Jianlong, Executive President of Infinitus (China)

When it comes to raw materials, transparency begins at the planting stage in authenticated geographic origins—sowing the seeds of “Trust Productivity” from the very first step. Infinitus operates more than 70 certified Chinese herbal planting facilities throughout China. Each site is fully integrated into the company’s traceability management system, which monitors and collects data throughout the entire process—from seed selection, planting, and processing to packaging, storage, and transportation—ensuring full traceability for every batch of herbs. Before entering the warehouse, all raw materials must be accompanied by detailed inspection reports, guaranteeing that genuine medicinal materials are truly authentic from source. 

In quality testing, Infinitus’ Three-Level Quality Control System makes transparency a tangible foundation for “Trust Productivity”. Raw materials must pass rigorous acceptance checks and meet the company’s internal standards before entering production. Multi-step monitoring during manufacturing enhances in-process quality control, and finished products undergo comprehensive inspection according to execution standards before leaving the factory. This end-to-end visibility into quality and efficacy not only embodies Infinitus’ “100-1=0” quality philosophy (where one flaw means total failure) but also strengthens consumer confidence, solidifying the company’s “Trust Productivity”.

In production, the Infinitus Transparent Factory brings every stage into full visibility, embedding “Trust Productivity” into each detail. The company employs an innovative dual approach of “offline openness + online cloud tours”. Offline, its Xinhui and Yingkou production facilities are open to consumers year-round, with the Xinhui facility setting an annual record of hosting over 660,000 visitors. Guests can observe critical processes such as raw material inspection and intelligent filling operations. Online, Infinitus launched the “Transparent Cloud Tour” livestream during the 2020 pandemic—developed in just 14 days—which attracted 611,000 viewers and 14.142 million likes in its debut session. 


Throughout production, Infinitus deploys manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management systems (QMS) to enable real-time monitoring and traceability. Any irregularities can trigger automatic alerts, ensuring that “non-conforming products never leave the factory”. Transparency extends beyond production: Infinitus collaborates closely with logistics partners to provide end-to-end shipment tracking, bringing visibility to the “last mile” and upholding its “100-1=0” quality philosophy. 

A Model of Trust Productivity: Strengthening Trust Through Systemic Transparency

Infinitus’ practice of “Trust Productivity” goes beyond simply “letting consumers see”—it aims to build a comprehensive system where “New Concepts, New Wellness Regimens, New Proximity, and New Partnerships” work in synergy. This enables trust to grow from isolated breakthroughs into sustained, systematic development.

New Concepts form the ideological foundation of trust. Through its core brand Oriherb, Infinitus promotes the philosophy of “New Balance-ism”, reshaping health awareness through physical and life balance, and strengthening the conceptual basis of trust. New Wellness Regimens provide tangible support for trust. By integrating Eastern wisdom with modern technologies, Infinitus delivers traditional Chinese health solutions that deepen consumer confidence. New Proximity offers a scenario-based vehicle for trust. Initiatives like the Chinese Health Living Room and Chinese Health Community make wellness services more accessible, allowing trust to grow through daily engagement. New Partnerships serve as the transmission mechanism for trust. Infinitus’ team of professional Chinese health and wellness advisors brings trust directly to consumers, reinforcing relationships at every touchpoint. 

Infinitus’ “Four New” initiatives are deeply interconnected: New Concepts build trust through shared values, New Wellness Regimens earn trust through tangible efficacy, New Proximity deepens trust via real-life scenarios, and New Partnerships solidify trust with professional services. The Transparent Factory serves as a key vehicle for delivering “Trust Productivity”, translating strategy into tangible user experiences and making trust both visible and actionable.

“Trust is not built by one company alone—it is sustained through continuous transmission: from source to end-user, from business to consumer, and from industry to society. Every link must connect,” stated Mr. Yu, highlighting the ultimate vision for trust productivity. During the high-end dialogue, Infinitus also co-initiated the Trust Productivity Alliance with its supply chain partners, aiming to collaborate with more like-minded businesses in building trust through transparency and securing a future founded on mutual confidence.

Liu Yaojun, General Manager of Infinitus (China) (third from right)
Liu Yaojun, General Manager of Infinitus (China) (third from right)

With 33 years of expertise in Chinese herbal health and wellness, Infinitus firmly believes that trust is the timeless foundation of commerce and that trust itself represents a form of “new quality productivity”. From being recognized as a “Top 10 Leading Case of Transparent Factories” to co-launching the Trust Productivity Alliance, Infinitus demonstrates through concrete actions that in an era of information symmetry, transparency is not an expense—it is an investment, and trust is not a burden—it is an asset. 

True, lasting success lies not in creating short-lived hit products, but in cultivating trust through sincerity and transparency, allowing trust to become the driving force that sustains business through cycles. Infinitus is committed to collaborating with all sectors of society to steadfastly develop trust productivity, jointly build a trust ecosystem endorsed by consumers, the industry, and society at large, and inject a steady stream of endogenous momentum into sustainable economic growth. 

Neopharma Technologies and Orient Gene Partner to Digitize Healgen® Drug Test Portfolio Globally with NEOVAULT®

Partnership delivers tamper-evident, high-integrity testing data aligned with U.S. Drug Policy Priorities

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Neopharma Technologies Limited (“Neopharma”) today announced it has entered into a global software licensing and collaboration agreement with Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co., Ltd. (“Orient Gene”) to integrate Neopharma’s NEOVAULT® software across Orient Gene’s range of Drugs of Abuse (DOA) rapid tests under the Healgen® brand.

Why This Matters

The partnership combines proven rapid drug testing hardware with NEOVAULT®’s digital intelligence, delivering:

  • Tamper-evident capture of results at the point of testing, with automated audit trails for safety-critical environments.
  • Instant, de-identified analytics to reveal trends by site, shift, and risk factor—enabling earlier, targeted interventions.
  • Built-in interoperability so results flow securely into HR and clinical systems for prevention, compliance, and reporting.

Alignment with U.S. Drug Policy Priorities

This collaboration aligns with priorities highlighted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s April 1, 2025 statement:

  • Priority 1 — Reduce Overdose Fatalities (fentanyl focus): NEOVAULT® digitizes screening results and can flag fentanyl rapid test results in real time, producing live ‘heat maps’ for U.S. authorities.
  • Priority 6 — Innovate in Research and Data: NEOVAULT® generates accurate, shareable, and timely data for rigorous analytics and secure information exchange. This supports modernization of the DOA testing industry—digitizing workflows and harnessing AI/ML alongside public-private partnerships to address emerging threats.

Security & Compliance

NEOVAULT® is designed to meet the highest security and privacy standards, including:

  • ISO 27001 international certification for information security management
  • SOC 2 Type II attestation across all Trust Services Criteria
  • HIPAA U.S. certification for handling, storing, and transmitting protected health information
  • GDPR-aligned controls supporting covered entities, business associates, and EU/UK data processors

Executive Commentary

Marcus L’Estrange, Executive Chairman, Neopharma Technologies:

“We are raising the global standard for digital drug testing. By enabling Healgen®’s extensive DOA portfolio with NEOVAULT®, we transform paper-based results into structured intelligence—helping employers act faster and giving policymakers real-time insights.”

Byran Fang, President, Orient Gene:

“As a global leader in the field of In-Vitro Diagnostics, Orient Gene is committed to advancing both the accuracy and accessibility of rapid testing. This partnership ensures our customers benefit from the trusted performance of Healgen® devices and the added value of secure, real-time digital reporting.”

What Customers Will Get

  • NEOVAULT®-enabled Healgen® test devices: Same simple workflow, now with guided capture, scannable kit IDs, and real-time reporting of results.
  • NEOVAULT® ERM platform: A highly secure system for Third Party Administrators and Drug Testing businesses to create digital reports in the field with ease. It also provides HR teams with real-time data to support hiring decisions in minutes, compared to the typical 4–7 day timeframe.
  • Enterprise connectors: API integrations with common HRIS platforms and role-based access controls.

About Orient Gene / Healgen®

Orient Gene’s Healgen® brand delivers widely used rapid in-vitro diagnostic devices, including multi-panel cups, cassettes, and strips for DOA screening.

About Neopharma Technologies Limited

Neopharma Technologies is an Australian health-technology company focused on digital drug and impairment testing to create safer workplaces globally. Its mission is for NEOVAULT® to become the world’s default digital testing platform for point-of-care.

Trademarks: NEOVAULT® is a registered trademark of Neopharma Technologies Limited. Healgen® is a registered brand of Orient Gene.
Policy reference: White House, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Statement of Drug Policy Priorities (April 1, 2025).

Lens Technology 2025 Mid-Term Performance Report: AI and Smart Vehicles Propel Growth, Global Expansion Accelerates

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 August 2025 – On August 25, 2025, Lens Technology (300433.SZ, 06613.HK) released its 2025 half-year financial report, highlighting robust growth driven by advancements in AI terminals, smart vehicles, humanoid robots, and an accelerated global expansion strategy. Through continuous innovation and expanded production capabilities, the company is well-positioned to seize opportunities in emerging markets while delivering sustained value to shareholders.

AI Terminal Market Flourishes

The smartphone and computer segment recorded RMB 27.185 billion in revenue, a 13.19% year-on-year increase. Lens Technology reinforced its dominance in metal frames and glass cover plates for AI-powered flagship devices, with significant growth in shipments of high-end materials such as sapphire and ceramics, resulting in a per-unit value increase exceeding 15%.

Smart Vehicle Segment Shines

The smart vehicle and cockpit business generated RMB 3.165 billion in revenue, up 16.45% year-on-year, with notable enhancements in gross margin. Ultra-thin laminated window glass earned certifications from leading global automakers, boosting per-vehicle value to the thousands-of-yuan range. Construction of a multi-million-unit production capacity has commenced. Gaogong Industrial Research projects a 25% annual growth rate for the global smart cockpit market from 2025 to 2027, positioning Lens Technology for significant scalability through its technological leadership.

Humanoid Robot Business Surges

The humanoid robot segment posted RMB 364 million in revenue, soaring 128% year-on-year. Mass production and delivery of joint modules and dexterous hands have begun, supported by the Hunan Zhiqi Future joint venture’s full-machine assembly capabilities. Goldman Sachs forecasts the global humanoid robot market to surpass USD 100 billion by 2035, with Lens Technology poised to capture substantial market share in this high-potential sector.

AI Glasses Achieve Production Milestone

The smart head-mounted display and wearables segment recorded RMB 1.647 billion in revenue, with a gross margin of 23.27%. Optical waveguide lenses, achieving a yield rate above 90%, are now in large-scale production for global brands. IDC projects global AI glasses shipments to exceed 10 million units in 2025, and Lens Technology’s optical technology expertise is set to drive exponential growth in this segment.

Record R&D Investment

R&D expenditure reached RMB 1.644 billion, a 29% year-on-year increase, accounting for 5% of total revenue. Innovations in materials such as sapphire microcrystalline glass and ultra-thin flexible laminated glass have progressed to mass production validation, reinforcing Lens Technology’s competitive advantage in high-value products.

Global Expansion Gains Traction

The second Vietnam factory is 88% complete in its interior fit-out, while the Thailand facility is approaching operational readiness. Overseas revenue now accounts for 25% of total revenue. Strategic benefits, including Vietnam’s zero-tariff exports to the U.S. and Thailand’s tax incentives for electric vehicles, enhance Lens Technology’s ability to mitigate tariff risks and strengthen its global market presence.

Hashtag: #LensTechnology

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Advantech Announces Next-Gen Robotics Development Kit with NVIDIA Jetson Thor with Holoscan Built In

TAIPEI, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing, is proud to announce the launch of the Advantech MIC-742-AT Robotics Development Kit accelerated by NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules with NVIDIA Holoscan platform support.

Advantech MIC-742-AT Robotics Development Kit
Advantech MIC-742-AT Robotics Development Kit

Designed for next-generation robotics and physical AI applications, the platform combines NVIDIA Jetson Thor’s ultra-high AI compute power with built-in support for the NVIDIA Holoscan platform—enabling robots to sense, understand, and act with real-time reasoning and ultra low latency sensor processing at the edge.

Next-Level AI Compute for Robotics

Accelerated by the NVIDIA Jetson Thor module, the Advantech MIC-742-AT delivers up to 2,070 FP4 TFLOPS AI performance with 128GB high-bandwidth LPDDR5X memory. Designed for industrial-grade reliability, it offers a total system power consumption of just 150W, wide operating temperature support from -10°C to 60°C, and a compact form factor for space-constrained deployments. The platform also features 8-channel GMSL 2.0 support, enabling high-speed, low-latency sensor connectivity for advanced perception systems. These capabilities make it ideal for humanoid robots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), surgical robotics, and other high-performance edge AI applications.

Future-Ready Sensor Fusion and Integration

Aligning with the industry trend toward sensor standardization and Ethernet packet-based transmission, Advantech is adopting NVIDIA Holoscan platform with NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA, allowing sensor data to stream directly into GPU memory—bypassing CPU bottlenecks and reducing latency—to accelerate AI inference and real-time decision-making.

For developers requiring real-time multimodal sensor synchronization, Advantech offers optional MIC-FG-HSBA1 powered by Holoscan Sensor Bridge and EKI-2712X-SPE switch accessories. These enable low-latency, high bandwidth, and sub-millisecond alignment of data from multiple sensors—such as stereo cameras, Lidar, radar, ultrasound, and IMUs—ensuring AI models operate on precisely timed, multimodal data for more reliable perception and decision-making in robotics.

Availability

The Advantech MIC-742-AT Jetson Thor Robotics Development Kit will officially launch in September 2025. For full specifications, please visit the product page at Advantech website.

Advantech Holoscan Sensor Bridge (MIC-FG-HSBA1) and Holoscan Switch (EKI-2712X-SPE) accessories will be offered as add-on modules for advanced robotics applications.

About Advantech: Advantech’s corporate vision is to enable an intelligent planet. The company is a global leader in the fields of IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms. To embrace the trends of IoT, big data, and artificial intelligence, Advantech promotes IoT hardware and software solutions with the Edge Intelligence WISE-PaaS core to assist business partners and clients in connecting their industrial chains. Advantech is also working with business partners to co-create business ecosystems that accelerate the goal of industrial intelligence. (www.advantech.com)

BestColoringPages.AI Launches New AI Creative Features, Expanding Possibilities for Coloring and Digital Art Creation

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TechFusion Labs LLC today announced a major update to its AI-powered creative platform, BestColoringPages.AI. The upgrade empowers users worldwide to transform photos, text descriptions, and line drawings into coloring pages and full-color artworks within minutes. By combining multiple AI creation tools with an extensive library of free coloring resources, the platform caters to children, educators, hobbyists, and professional artists alike.

Multiple AI Creation Modes to Spark Unlimited Ideas

BestColoringPages.AI now offers several unique creation features through an intuitive online interface:

  • Photo to Coloring Page – Instantly convert any photo (pets, people, landscapes, and more) into high-quality, printable, and stylized coloring pages for personalized gifts or creative projects.
  • Text to Coloring Page – Generate unique coloring pages just by describing your idea in words.
  • AI Art Coloring – Apply vibrant, AI-suggested color palettes to line drawings in seconds.
  • Online Coloring – Create directly online, no printing required. Includes various brushes, effects, gradients, and save/share options.

From Hobby to Publishing: Expanding Creative and Income Opportunities

Beyond personal entertainment and educational use, creators can use BestColoringPages.AI to batch-generate unique coloring book pages and compile them into complete books for publication on third-party self-publishing platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). This opens new possibilities for designers, educators, and creative entrepreneurs to produce and distribute original works — from concept to finished product — entirely within the platform’s workflow.

BestColoringPages.AI is built to let anyone—whether they can draw or not—turn their ideas into finished works, said Alex Wong, Founder of TechFusion Labs LLC. In addition to AI creation tools, we provide an ever-expanding library of free coloring pages so users can explore, learn, and create without limits.

The platform covers a wide range of themes — from cartoons and animals to holidays and landscapes — and is continually updated to inspire creativity for users worldwide.