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October 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Conclude, Innovation Drives New Trends in Global Trade, Multiple Shows Combine to Boost Global Trade Development

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HONG KONG, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The October 2024 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows at AsiaWorld-Expo have concluded recently. The three-phase show program, spanning multiple sectors including Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, Smart Home, Lifestyle, Sports & Outdoor, and Baby & Children, attracted nearly 5,000 premium Asian suppliers and showcased over 500,000 innovative products, setting a new record for exhibitor participation. The show recorded more than 120,000 attendees, with a marked increase in the presence of professional buyers from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Since their inception, the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows have become an important trade sourcing platform in Asia, leveraging the advantages of industry-specific exhibitions. This edition showcased the latest technological achievements and product innovations through diverse activities and professional networking sessions. It integrated unique digital services with physical exhibitions to offer a comprehensive O2O (Online-to-Offline) experience for exhibitors and buyers.

Before the event, marketing efforts highlighted show features and popular products to attract buyer interest. During the event, opportunities for face-to-face communication and business negotiations were created. After the event, online displays continue to allow buyers to review and discuss products on show. These initiatives enhance the overall experience for exhibitors and buyers alike, promote business transactions, and have received positive feedback, reinforcing the leading position of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows in the industry.

The shows were conducted in three phases, each with distinct themes and rich content. The first phase focused on consumer electronics and electronic components, themed around ‘Innovation, eSports Thrills, AI Integration, and Sustainability.’ It covered esports and gaming hardware peripherals, computer peripherals, automotive electronics, outdoor electronics, audio-visual and commercial electronics, electronic components, semi-finished batteries and power supply equipment, connectors and product application solutions, and upstream semiconductor products. The second phase, centered on ‘Innovation, AI+, Sustainability, and Companionship,’ combined four professional trade shows: Mobile Electronics; Smart Home, Security & Appliances; Lifestyle and Home & Kitchen, covering smart home appliances, pet supplies, wearable electronics and more.

The third show phase, featuring the Sports & Outdoor and Baby & Children’s Products shows, presented a comprehensive range of merchandise, including equipment for camping, fitness, water sports and outdoor activities, sportswear and accessories, as well as products and services for maternity and childcare needs.

Exhibition Highlights: eSports, Smart Electronics, Pet Products, and Tech Fitness Lead New Trends

During Phase 1, the Gaming and eSports Hall became a focal point, featuring numerous IP-licensed products that demonstrated the new trend of integrating esports peripherals with IPs. The licensed merchandise for Black Myth: Wukong drew particular attention. The show also featured eSports themed rooms and interactive experience zones, inviting China’s top esports teams and professional cosplayers, while founders of esports associations and teams shared industry trends.

In Phase 2, the debut of the Paws Boutique in the Lifestyle show became a new highlight. Various smart pet products were showcased, with the canine models proving a popular attraction. The debut of numerous smart pet products highlighted the new development trends in the pet industry during the smart era. Meanwhile, the smart wearables sector triggered another sourcing wave, demonstrating the deep integration of technology and lifestyle. Smart watches and smart rings gained market attention with their advanced functions and fashionable designs. HTC’s return to the show with VIVE Focus Vision generated widespread interest with its high-performance XR experience.

In Phase 3, the latest AR fitness equipment, which won a 2023 Red Dot Award, integrated digital technology, artificial intelligence, gym training, strength training, and smart home fitness functions, providing buyers with an immersive fitness experience. The ‘Sports Carnival’ activities onsite included pickleball, with HKPickle.Union and professional coaches leading training, alongside professional yoga instructors from high-end gym PURE Fitness providing on-site guidance.

Global Sources Innovation Awards

During the shows, Global Sources held its Innovation Awards ceremony to recognize electronic products demonstrating excellence in design, innovation, and quality, promoting technological advancement and market development. These inaugural awards received over 400 nominations, demonstrating exhibitors’ commitment to innovation and showcasing their industry leadership and innovative capabilities. The awards covered multiple categories, including consumer electronics, smart wearables, esports equipment, and smart home security, with 40 exhibitors ultimately receiving awards.

The awards featured a distinguished panel of judges from various sectors, including the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, Hong Kong Wireless Technology Industry Association, Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association, GS1 Hong Kong, and Hong Kong technology media. Their expertise and experience provided authoritative evaluation standards. Award-winning companies not only received high recognition from the industry but also gained opportunities to further enhance their brand image and market competitiveness through the Global Sources platform.

International Exhibitors

The show’s international character was prominent, attracting enthusiastic participation from companies based in Korea, Vietnam, Germany, the UK, India, and other countries, bringing diverse products across the electronic technology, home living, pet accessories, outdoor fitness, and baby products sectors. Participating companies not only showcased their countries’ latest technological achievements and innovative products but also actively sought international cooperation and exchange opportunities.

Exhibitor Feedback

With the conclusion of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, exhibitors have universally given high praise to the event. The shows once again demonstrated their vital role as a bridge in international trade and reflected the positive outlook of exhibitors for future business development.

Zhang Huan, Chairman of Shenzhen Limcent Technology(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, said that the company has been operating its brand for over 20 years, and this year marks their fifth participation in the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows. He stated that the exhibition attracted a substantial crowd, and as a high-quality platform, Global Sources significantly enhanced the company’s customer conversion rate and attracted merchants from around the globe, leading to numerous actual transactions. Zhang Huan also mentioned that the company is actively expanding into the online market, and Global Sources has provided a global perspective, aiding in international market expansion, for which he expressed gratitude.

Synergy Innovations Group Limited, a company with 18 years of experience in the GPS watch industry, achieved remarkable results at the latest Global Sources Hong Kong shows. Sales Manager Alice Luo said that the company frequently participates in Global Sources shows, and this time was particularly successful, signing orders with both new and old customers. She said that previous customers continue to cooperate due to their trust in the Global Sources brand, while new customers, who discover the company through the app and the exhibition, highly appreciate the company’s products and services. Luo emphasized the importance of a long-term partnership with Global Sources.

Dennis Liu, General Manager of Shenzhen HIPPO Digital Co., Ltd, which specializes in wireless microphones, stated that through Global Sources’ exhibitions, the company has established cooperative relationships with over 50 brands in the past three years. He emphasized that the company’s continuing participation is because the Global Sources platform is the best channel for expanding overseas markets, and the O2O model of Global Sources is very supportive, with a reasonable booth layout and high-quality buyers.

Representatives from Guangzhou Kingslong Bag & Case Co., Ltd, which focuses on the production of laptop backpacks, stated that the company has consecutively participated in several editions of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, with significant results. In the European, American, and Middle Eastern markets, through these exhibitions, the company has not only gained many business opportunities but also established numerous partnerships, thereby winning widespread recognition for its products in the international market.

Buyer Feedback

Buyers expressed high satisfaction. They regarded the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows as an excellent sourcing platform, offering a wide variety of quality-assured products. The professional organization and diverse range of activities significantly enhanced the exhibition experience and efficiency.

Professional buyer Ziad Yaacoub, who does business in Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Japan, has been attending Global Sources Hong Kong Shows for 20 years. He stated that the show provides valuable opportunities to interact with different manufacturers, and to learn about new designs and product features. This helps him to improve his products, while also serving as an important window through which to observe industry trends.

Shamsi, a professional buyer from Dubai, stated that Dubai’s market has an extremely high demand for new products. The extensive new product information provided at Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is crucial for them in identifying suitable suppliers and products.

American buyer Mike Reno, who focuses on developing and importing customized electronic products, explained that his preference for attending this exhibition is due to several factors: the higher quality of participating factories, the more logical layout of the exhibition, wider aisles, and the more convenient communication and visitor experience.

Indonesian buyer Hendry stated: “We primarily focus on computer accessories and gaming products. I have been attending the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows for several consecutive years because it’s my preferred platform for sourcing electronic products – it’s both helpful and convenient.”

Paulo, a buyer in electronic components sales, said: “Here we can find new suppliers and it’s a good opportunity to meet suppliers and to make a better relationship with them.”

Timothy Callens, a buyer focusing on gaming peripherals, keyboards, mice and headsets, also shared his experience: ” I come every year, I mean both of the shows every year. So, it’s just a norm for me by now. Having them all together in one spot, easy to search. It’s better to get face to face with the suppliers.”

These positive feedback demonstrate that the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows met the needs of buyers, facilitated efficient cooperation between suppliers and buyers, and promoted the prosperity of global trade. By providing a high-quality exchange platform, the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows strengthen industry connections and contribute to innovation and progress in global trade.

Outlook for the Future

John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, stated that the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will continue to play a vital role in global trade, by actively partnering with more high-quality enterprises. They aim to vigorously promote innovation and development across various industries through establishing long-term, stable partnerships. The shows serve as an excellent platform for suppliers to showcase innovative products while providing buyers with timely updates on market trends and sourcing options, building a bridge for communication and cooperation between buyers and sellers, helping both parties discover more business opportunities in global trade.

About Global Sources

Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The Company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms, magazines and events. Global Sources’ unique online-to-offline (O2O) services have successfully provided efficient and convenient commercial services to over 14 million registered international buyers and users.

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BlackPearl Technology Unveils the Beacon: The Next-Generation Micro Power-Over-Ethernet Edge Gateway for Unmatched Data Aggregation and Connectivity

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BlackPearl Technology’s Beacon is a compact, PoE-powered gateway that extends the Zephyr gauge, supporting up to 200 sensors over a 15-mile range with secure data processing and seamless SCADA integration, redefining industrial IoT.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — BlackPearl Technology, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the Beacon, an extended communications module for the award-winning Zephyr. It redefines edge gateway capabilities, offering unparalleled data aggregation and processing in an ultra-compact, PoE-powered micro device. Seamlessly bridge your wireless infrastructure to wired backends or SCADA systems with ease.

“The Beacon represents a quantum leap in edge gateway technology. By combining it with our Zephyr wireless gauge, we’ve created something truly revolutionary in the industrial IoT space,” said David Smith, Co-Founder & VP of Innovation at BlackPearl Technology, Inc.

Key Features and Benefits:

Powered by the Interceptor: Embedded Linux platform for customizable edge software and processing.Advanced LoRaWAN: Built-in concentrator with 15-mile range; network gateway and join server for isolated nodes – eliminates need for external gatewayMassive Aggregation: Collects data from thousands of sensors via WiFi, Bluetooth, and LoRaWAN – can support up to 200 ZephyrsVersatile Connectivity: Bi-directional communication; bridges wireless to wired systems; supports Modbus TCP/IP, RS-485, and MQTTRobust Security: Implements SSL/TLS support for secure data transmission and encrypted storageUser-Friendly Management: Features an embedded web server for easy configuration and updatesCloud Integration: Enables seamless compatibility with partner and private cloud platforms, supporting cloud-based device management for OTA diagnostics and configuration.Flexible Deployment: Adapts to both greenfield (new sensors) and brownfield (existing) systems, operating seamlessly in isolated environments without cloud connectivity.Industrial-Grade: Operates from -40°C to 85°C, comes in a Class 2, Division 2 enclosure (other enclosures available upon request)Edge Processing: Runs almost any edge application, processes data locally, and transmits only critical informationAvailability: Readily available and made in North America

“The Beacon represents a quantum leap in edge gateway technology. By combining it with our Zephyr wireless instrument gauge, we’ve created something truly revolutionary in the industrial IoT space. You have the Zephyr, which can support up to eleven different sensors in one explosion-proof package, communicating with a micro-sized PoE gateway that can handle up to 200 Zephyrs across a 15-mile range. This isn’t just another data collection system – it’s a complete edge-to-edge solution that can transform how industries handle remote monitoring,” said David Smith, Co-Founder and VP of Innovation at BlackPearl Technology.

“What makes this combination so powerful is its versatility and intelligence at the edge. The Beacon processes data locally and sends only what’s critical, while seamlessly bridging wireless infrastructure to wired backends. Whether you’re monitoring wellheads in the Permian Basin, managing agricultural operations across thousands of acres, or overseeing critical refinery equipment, this system adapts to your needs. And with its industrial-grade design operating from -40°C to 85°C and its ability to work in isolated environments without cloud connectivity, it’s built for the real world, not just the ideal world. This is the future of industrial monitoring, and it’s available today.”

This launch follows the recent introduction of BlackPearl’s Zephyr wireless instrument gauge, and Data Nebula, their IIoT cloud data platform. Together, this trio redefines industrial data management, setting a new standard for IIoT solutions with advanced data aggregation, robust processing power, and versatile connectivity options.

For more information and specifications, or to download the data sheet, please visit www.BlackPearlTechnology.com.

About BlackPearl Technology, Inc.:

Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, BlackPearl Technology is a leading provider of innovative IIoT solutions for industries worldwide. Specializing in engineering, manufacturing, and client services, the BlackPearl ecosystem supports the entire product design and development lifecycle from conception to full-scale manufacturing.

The BlackPearl team of skilled electrical, mechanical, software, and firmware engineers is dedicated to bringing innovative ideas to life. By leveraging the latest technology, BlackPearl develops reliable solutions that solve problems and enhance operational processes. All design and development work is conducted in North America.

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Stephanie Chavez, BlackPearl Technology, 1 (817)262-8168, schavez@blackpearltechnology.com, https://blackpearltechnology.com/ 

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MEGAROBO Unveils High-Content Cell Imaging System for Advanced Multidimensional Biological Analysis

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BEIJING, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MEGAROBO, a leading provider of advanced productivity tools for life sciences, has recently unveiled the CellVue™ T2000 high-content cell imaging system. The new cell imaging system is more than a digital microscope, featuring a high-sensitivity CMOS imaging camera that seamlessly integrates automated multi-color fluorescence imaging with quantitative data analysis. The system enables in-depth exploration of the multi-dimensional characteristics of individual cells in biological samples, serving a wide range of applications, from basic research to drug discovery and preclinical trials. The technology provides scientists with rapid, high-resolution cell imaging and comprehensive, accurate data support.

As the latest breakthrough in life science research tools, MEGAROBO’s proprietary CellVue™ T2000 builds upon the strengths of traditional high-content imaging systems while achieving remarkable strides in imaging speed, configurability, and functional versatility. With unprecedented efficiency, the system meets the urgent need for high-throughput imaging in complex experimental scenarios, enhancing data stability, reliability, and experimental reproducibility. Furthermore, the solution offers extensive upgrade options for cytotoxicity studies, cell painting and 3D sample studies, ensuring optimal configurations that address the specific needs of different research teams.

In addition, the CellVue™ T2000 has been fully incorporated into AutoBio™, the laboratory automation system developed by MEGAROBO. This integration enables a fully automated workflow from cell seeding, passaging and drug delivery to image detection and analysis. 

“Whether examining the fine structure of the cytoskeleton and nucleus or the spatial relationships between functional proteins, the system can deliver high-definition images and precise data,” said Daniel Huang, Founder and CEO of MEGAROBO. “The capability allows researchers to gain deeper insights into cell biology phenomena and mechanisms. With the CellVue™ T2000 as a starting point, MEGAROBO will continue to facilitate technological innovation in the life sciences sector, inspiring deeper exploration into uncharted territories.”

With a global footprint spanning China, the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, MEGAROBO has solidified its position as a leading force in intelligent automation and life sciences innovation worldwide.

About MEGAROBO

Founded in 2016, MEGAROBO is a science and technology company specializing in providing advanced production tools for life sciences, drug discovery, clinical diagnostics and applied chemistry industries. MEGAROBO has closed the Series C financing round, securing long-term support from key investors including WuXi AppTec, Bosch, Sino Biological, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Asia Investment Capital, Jiyuan Capital, Sinovation Ventures, Joy Capital, MPCi and Pavilion Capital.

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Propel Holdings named one of Canada’s Enterprise-Industry Leaders winners in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 program

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TORONTO, Nov. 6, 2024 /CNW/ – Propel Holdings Inc. (“Propel” or the “Company”) (TSX: PRL) was honored as an Enterprise—Industry Leaders award winner as part of Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 50™ program. The award recognizes the fastest-growing enterprise-level technology, media, and telecommunications companies by revenue growth percentage over their last four years of operation. This category is open to companies that recorded a minimum revenue of $10 million in 2020 and $50 million in 2023.

Propel ranked 11th in the Enterprise—Industry Leaders category after its four-year revenue growth percentage of 333%.

Propel’s CEO Clive Kinross, credits Propel’s AI-powered technology and mission of furthering financial inclusion, along with the team’s relentless drive with the company’s success. Kinross said, “Today, we have enabled close to 1.5 million loans and lines of credit to underserved consumers in North America, but we won’t stop there. Backed by our AI-powered technology and the best talent, we have set our eyes on global growth. We are making credit more inclusive, and we are just getting started.”

“The Enterprise—Industry Leaders exemplify the strength and resilience of Canada’s business landscape, showcasing their ability to navigate challenges and drive sustainable growth,” highlighted Anders McKenzie, the National Technology Fast 50 program leader at Deloitte Canada. “As established leaders in their industries, these companies have demonstrated their capacity to innovate, adapt, and transform in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. By embracing emerging technologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and leveraging their extensive resources, these Enterprise –Industry Leaders have positioned themselves as industry leaders, setting new benchmarks for success. Their achievements not only contribute to their own organizational growth but also inspire and shape the future of Canada’s technology sector.”

About the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program

The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program is Canada’s pre-eminent technology awards program. It recognizes business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship in four distinct categories: Technology Fast 50, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, Clean Technology, and Companies-to-Watch. The program also recognizes thriving technology companies in the United States and Canada in partnership with the North American Technology Fast 500 program. Program sponsors for 2024 include RBCx, Osler, EDC, CCI, TMX, Clarity, and Lafond. For more information, visit www.fast50.ca.

About Propel

Propel Holdings (TSX: PRL) is the fintech company building a new world of financial opportunity for consumers, partners, and investors. Propel’s operating brands — Fora Credit, CreditFresh and MoneyKey — and our Lending-as-a-Service product line facilitate access to credit for consumers underserved by traditional financial institutions. Through its AI-powered platform, Propel evaluates customers in a more comprehensive way than traditional credit scores can. The result is better products and an expanded credit market for consumers while creating sustainable, profitable growth for Propel.  Our revolutionary fintech platform has already helped consumers access over one million loans and lines of credit and over one billion dollars in credit. At Propel, we are here to change the way customers, partners and investors succeed together.

Learn more at www.propelholdings.com

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