Apacer, the global leader in digital storage solutions, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Since 1997, Apacer has been a dedicated maker of innovative products of the highest quality, earning worldwide recognition. Between 2012 and 2015, Apacer was ranked the number one supplier of Industrial SSDs by Gartner Research. During the Computex Taipei 2017 event, Apacer will showcase several of the latest technologies, patents and products, including: a lineup of SSD modules that adopt 3D NAND, SSDs featuring various military applications with exclusive heat dissipation technology, patented anti-sulfuration DRAM modules , CAN Bus module For internet of vehicle and automation applications, patented lighting control technology for gaming memory modules, mil-spec external hard drive that has the highest stress resistance in the industry, and the latest innovations in optical applications. Embracing the Industry 4.0 era, Apacer will continue to focus on its core advantages and storage solutions, and develop the integration of real and virtual services.
20 Years of Dedication in Digital Memory, World’s Number One Supplier of Industrial SSDs
Over the past 20 years, Apacer has made a glorious history in digital storage solutions: the company is currently an eight-time winner of Taiwan Excellence, one of the top 10 PC SSD suppliers worldwide, and named the top industrial SSD supplier by Gartner Research for four years in a row between 2012 and 2015. “With each milestone achieved in the past 20 years, Apacer has gradually formed a solid foundation,” said I-Shih Chairman Chen, “looking to the future, we will operate with confidence ‘Seizing opportunities with solid innovation and forward thinking’. As we progress, we have more advantages in the market. Our goal is to be a leading provider of integrated information services with advanced technology.
New Patents and Technologies Revealed During Computex Taipei 2017
Apacer has been continuously developing products and technology with great looks for the past 20 years. The company owns 234 patents (with 74 currently in the application process). During the Computex Taipei 2017 event, Apacer will unveil several new technologies, innovations and products including:
- Facing the era of industry 4.0, to meet macro demands in cloud computing, automated industrial applications, and big data analysis, Apacer introduces a new product 3D NAND Flash SSD storage solution which adopts 64-Layer BiCS3 architecture, which promises to operate at amazing stability, capacity and access speed to meet the needs of enterprises.
- With a strong background in industrial control, Apacer has developed features high-performance PCIe SSDs for military and aviation applications that support 3D NAND along with other additional functions such as exclusive heat dissipation technology, wide temperature range, dustproof and waterproof protection at IP57 grade level, and nano plating. Data analysis protection technologies include such as CorePower, Core Analyzer, encryptions, and others.
- For industrial DRAM modules, Apacer developed a patented anti-sulfuration and wide temperature DRAM module which ensures stable performance in industrial control systems exposed to highly polluted environments or extreme climates. From the motor industry, medical facilities, national defense systems, internet and communications, to mining, Apacer’s advanced DRAM module technology and protection will maintain high performance in any system.
- As the era began to form Internet of Vehicles, Apacer introduces a CAN communication module for various applications in transport/logistics and self-driving car management. When paired with GPS and wireless transmission technologies, this module provides instant monitoring and analysis of vehicles, and the data obtained can help contribute to optimal management. This CAN technology also applies to industrial automation, which allows more advanced information integration.
- Optical applications: Apacer continues to strengthen accuracy in checking monitor brightness by introducing Gen 2 handheld brightness photometer and a handheld illuminance meter to check the luminosity and stability of LED products. a pocket-sized colorimeter and applications for interior decoration or commercial design purposes will also be introduced to offer instant analysis and color checking.
- For consumer products, Apacer will introduce AC730, which is currently external hard drive with the highest specifications offered among other il-spec products on the market. Compatible with military drop tests from a height of 1.2 meters, and IP68 standard, and a weight resistance of 1500kg, the AC730 is a solid shield that will protect data in any environment. To satisfy the desires of serious gamers, PT920 Commando, a PCIe SSD designed to resemble a military weapon and offers leading-edge performance. Apacer is proud to introduce two special patents for gaming DRAM modules: independent lighting equipment for the memory board, and enhanced illumination technology. The detachable lighting apparatus effectively reduces signal interference, while enhanced illumination technology can change lighting effects to suit gamers’ preferences. A customized control mode that combines all hardware, software and firmware will create visual effects based on personal preferences.
According to the semiconductor market research company, IC Insights, DRAM and NAND flash memory will achieve a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% in the next 5 years; The size of the industry will also increase from $77.3 billion USD in 2016 to $109.9 billion, mainly driven by the demand for memory and SSDs from smartphones, big data storage applications and laptop computers. Looking back on 20 years of history, Apacer is ready for a new start. With a future in the market, Apacer achieved an excellent performance in Q1 2017, gaining an additional 44.36% over the same period last year. “2017 marks a new beginning as Apacer enters the next 20 years. With Industry 4.0, we will continue to focus on digital storage solutions and expand to applications that integrate software, hardware, real and virtual domains. Chia-Kun president Chang said, “By building environmentally friendly automated production and service, we will keep digital storage solutions at our core and aim to be a leader in integrated information service solutions with technological advancements.”