On September 25, the International Federation of Robotics released the “2025 World Robotics Report,” indicating that in 2024, China’s active industrial robot stock will exceed 2 million units, ranking first globally. The report states that the global active industrial robot stock will reach 4.664 million units in 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year, … Read more
Why is it so conservative? Having worked in the 3D printing industry for five years—and as an outsider for a few years—I am still surprised by the level of conservatism in this industry. On one hand, this is understandable: many companies have been struggling to survive. On the other hand, bold measures should be taken … Read more
—— Focusing on Entrepreneurial and Investment Opportunities for the Next Five Years 1. Basic Characteristics of Small Teams Before comparing, it is important to clarify that “small teams” typically mean: Limited manpower (3-10 people) Tight funding (angel round or self-funded) Lack of resources (difficult to secure government contracts or industrial clients) Must quickly scale or … Read more
Introduction: As technology companies venture into the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), this field is undergoing a revolution. How will traditional automakers and tech companies compete? Although the concept of IoV is no longer new, numerous business opportunities continue to emerge. With many industry giants outside the traditional automotive sector entering this field, the development of … Read more
What are the innovative and profitable 3D printing business models currently available? First, let’s filter out the following types of “pseudo-opportunities”: ❌ 1. Pseudo-Customization — Personalization ≠ Necessity Customized keychains, model figurines, and pet statues may seem appealing, but in reality, they are low-frequency, emotion-driven, low-priced, and have poor repurchase rates, making them unworthy of … Read more
2024 is a challenging year for Velo3D, as the company undergoes financial restructuring, leadership changes, and strategic adjustments to lay the foundation for stable growth in the future. Velo3D’s total revenue for 2024 is only $41 million, nearly halving compared to 2023, but the new management states that the company is entering a clearer development … Read more
On October 24, Advantech invited Vice President of Alibaba Research Institute, An Xiaopeng and Founder of IoT Think Tank, Peng Zhao to hold an “Expert-led Deconstruction of the Great Future of Industrial IoT” reading session, focusing on “Decoupling · Reconstructing · Co-creating”, to explore the future development of Industrial IoT. Today, Advantech’s Chairman Liu Kezhen … Read more
The Power Game of Standard Setting Instruction Set Competition： RISC-V Vector Extension：The Andes AX45MPV core achieves INT8 matrix acceleration, outperforming the ARM Cortex-M55 by 40%, with licensing costs only 1/5. ARM Confidential Computing：Introduces Realm Management Extension (RME) to build hardware-isolated secure enclaves, fully adopted by Microsoft Azure Sphere. Middleware Undercover War： Apache TVM Unity：Supports direct … Read more
The Internet of Vehicles refers to a large system network based on in-vehicle networks, inter-vehicle networks, and vehicle-mounted mobile internet, which conducts wireless communication and information exchange between vehicles, roads, pedestrians, and the internet according to agreed communication protocols and data exchange standards. It enables intelligent traffic management, intelligent dynamic information services, and intelligent vehicle … Read more
The Internet of Vehicles is the necessary path to achieve smart cars, the most important application scenario of 5G, and one of the hottest industries in the current Internet of Things sector. The participants in the Internet of Vehicles industry chain roughly include TSPs, complete vehicle manufacturers, telecom operators, hardware terminals, platforms, and other participants, … Read more