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Dear Friends
This was my 11th consecutive trip to the world’s largest show related to consumer
electronics and again was one of the select few hosted journalists. The Golden Jubilee
event of CES turned out to be its largest global gathering of technology professionals as
175,000 + visitors from more than 150 countries convened in Las Vegas.
This year apart from 3,800 exhibiting companies, CES hosted more than 600 startups
at the Eureka Park Marketplace. Spread across more than 2.6 million net square feet, CES
2017 attracted more than 175,000 industry professionals, including 55,000 from outside
the U.S.
As always the show had some ground-breaking technologies and innovation on
display. This year the range was quite varied right from automated vehicles, smart
textiles, AR, VR, robotics, AI, wearable’s, content, health care, sports, travel, smart cities,
and even clean energy.
During the Media Days 28 companies hosted preshow news conferences, with a wide
array of major product announcements including Prototype of BMW’s 7-fully automated
sedan, Casios PRO TREK, a smart watch, Faraday Future – The FF 91, a fully-electric,
fully-connected, self-driving, keyless, The Honor 6X dual-camera, dual-sensor
smartphone, LG Signature OLED TV W, or the “The Wallpaper TV” etc.
CES had all types of innovative vehicles - electric, autonomous, beta prototypes and
tech savvy or advanced. But it was the beautiful red coloured 3D printed vehicle - a one-
door/two-seater supercar called the Blade - that attracted both visitors and media.
Divergent, the company behind this provides a disruptive new approach to auto
manufacturing that incorporates 3D printed joints, which they call as NODE, connecting
carbon fiber structural materials that results in an industrial strength chassis that can be
assembled in a matter of minutes.
As many of you may be aware the actual manufacturing of vehicles is anything but
environmentally friendly. The whole aim is to radically reduce the materials, energy use,
pollution and cost of car manufacturing and bring awareness and adoption of cleaner and
greener cars.
While future 3D printed cars won’t all be supercars capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds
but the possibilities with the technology look quite attractive.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) every year organizes two major
electronics shows – one in April (Spring Edition) and another in October (Autumn
Edition). This year again the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) and the
International ICT Expo, will be staged concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre from 13 to 16 April 2017.
Entering into their 14th editions, the two fairs will provide an international platform
for around 3,400 exhibitors to showcase their hottest electronics products and cutting-
edge ICT solutions to potential business partners worldwide. In the 2015 editions, the
twin annual fairs welcomed around 92,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions.
The twin HKTDC fairs will be launching a new Startup zone enabling tech startups to
showcase their innovative electronic products and ICT solutions to potential investors
This year again over 20 Indian exhibitors are participating under the aegis of
Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). ESC is considered
to be India’s best Electronics and IT trade facilitation organization and assists Indian IT
industry particularly the SMEs.
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his was my 11th consecutive trip to the world’s largest
show related to consumer electronics and again was one of
the select few hosted journalists. As always the show had
some ground-breaking technologies and innovation on display.
This year the range was quite varied right from automated vehi-
cles, smart textiles, AR, VR, robotics, AI, wearable’s, content,
health care, sports, travel, smart cities, and even clean energy.
This year apart from 3,800 exhibiting companies, CES hosted
more than 600 startups at the Eureka Park Marketplace. Spread
across more than 2.6 million net square feet, CES 2017 attracted
more than 175,000 industry professionals, including 55,000 from
outside the U.S. ““What an incredible way to celebrate the 50th
anniversary of CES – with the largest show floor in our history
showcasing the next generation of innovation that will revolu-
tionize our world. CES 2017 shifted to a new level as large and
small companies from around the globe gathered to reveal solu-
tions for many of our world’s most challenging problems,” said
Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Associ-
ation (CTA). “Our industry is bettering the world through connec-
tivity and innovation, touching literally every facet of our lives.
Today’s connected world was on full display this week at CES
2017 – our largest, boldest show in history.”
“From startups to established businesses, traditional tech com-
panies, along with those in new industries like travel and sports,
came together and vigorously embraced technology for the 50th
anniversary of CES,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president,
CES and corporate business strategy, CTA. “This year’s show
was all about connectivity – both in the form of the technologies
unveiled and in the valuable face-to-face business connections
happening throughout the show.”
Connectivity was everywhere at CES 2017 – enabling nearly
every product category, from self-driving cars and smart cities to
digital health and 5G – and a major focus throughout CES con-
ference tracks.
During his keynote, Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf intro-
duced the 5G future, a new kind of network with unprecedented
scale, speed and complexity. "5G will be the tipping point that
builds on LTE and finally enables IoT," said Mollenkopf. Qual-
comm introduced the Snapdragon 835, the first 10 nanometer
mobile processor that can deliver extended battery life, built-in
security, eye-based authentication, secure audio, on-device
machine learning and immersive experiences.
NVIDIA founder & CEO Jen-Hsun Huang made multiple
groundbreaking announcements regarding developing advanced
graphics processors and artificial intelligence. Mass Effect:
Andromeda, a popular video game made by BioWare, was pre-
viewed by NVIDIA along withGeForce NOW, a streaming serv-
ice that turns any PC into a powerful gaming PC from the cloud.
Huang also unveiled a new version of the Shield TV -- now just
called Shield -- which will support 4K HDR for both games and
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Whoa! CES 2017: Truly creates a WOW factor
The Golden Jubilee event of CES turned out to be its largest global gathering of technology professionals as 175,000 +
visitors from more than 150 countries convened in Las Vegas. Chandragupta Amritkar reports from Las Vegas

7. movies making it the world’s first 4K HDR entertainment plat-
form. To support Shield’s Artificial Intelligence (AI), Huang
introduced NVIDIA SPOT, a plug-in device that understands nat-
ural language and complex patterns to help build a user’s AI
experience. Huang also announced an AI car supercomputer
called Xavier used in NVIDIA’s own self-driving car BB8 and a
new capability on the NVIDIA AI car computer called AI Co-
Pilot, which provides drivers with road alerts and recognizes
facial expressions and voice recognition to improve drivers’
experience.
Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group in his
keynote address announced a new smartphone with a dual-cam-
era – a second generation Leica Dual camera, featuring dual sen-
sors and 2X hybrid zoom. Yu showcased an ultra-long lasting bat-
tery with the Huawei SuperCharge, which charges four times
faster and lasts 50 percent longer than other smartphone batteries.
He also introduced the Mate 9, the world's first intelligent smart-
phone to integrate with Alexa, the intelligent voice service.
Nissan Motor Corp. chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn shared
the company’s vision for a zero-emissions, zero-fatality world.
“The disruptive angle of autonomous drive technology, electric
vehicles, connected cars and services means we will see more
change in the next ten years than we did in the last 50,” said
Ghosn. He then announced that the next-generation Nissan Leaf
electric vehicle will come with the semi-autonomous ProPilot
system, as well as the company’s plans to launch their Seamless
Autonomous Mobility (SAM) system. Developed from NASA
technology, SAM enables a “human in the loop” approach to
autonomous driving, which monitors a vehicle’s path from a dis-
tance, providing peace of mind to drivers.
Ford President and CEO Mark Fields shared the company's
vision for how the future of mobility will be transformed by con-
nectivity. "Imagine what could happen when the way you get
around looks completely different. Cities will change. The way
we work and play and socialize will transform. And it will all be
enabled by connectivity," said Fields. He announced that Ford
Sync is expanding to deliver cloud-based services and that soon
all Ford vehicles will be controlled remotely with the FordPass
app. He also recapped Ford's recent partnership with Toyota to
form the SmartDeviceLink Consortium to establish industry-
driven standards for in-vehicle apps.
With more than 6,500 members of the media in attendance,
CES 2017 garnered worldwide media coverage.
CES will return to Las Vegas Tuesday, Jan. 9 through Friday,
Jan. 12, 2018.
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Holland Startup Pavilion
During CES, I had the opportunity to interact with H.R.H. Prince Con-
stantijn of Holland, special envoy of Startup Delta, an organisation to
promote start-ups from the Netherlands at the Holland Startup Pavil-
ion. This year CES saw the first ever Holland Startup Pavilion which
was shared by 22 Dutch startups. “StartupDelta represents the inter-
ests of the Dutch startup ecosystem. Our Dutch companies and
knowledge institutes have come to explore collaborations in numer-
ous fields including the field of photonics, smart and e-mobility, ener-
gy storage etc,” said Prince Constantijn.
The startups represented areas in which The Netherlands play a lead-
ing role worldwide: Robotics, Autonomous Driving, 3D Printing, Drones, Wearables, Nano Technology, Con-
sumer Electronics, VR/AR and various Cloud based Enterprise Solutions.
“Netherlands is already one of the top European countries in the field of innovation. My aim is to make
Netherlands the #1 Startup country in Europe. Most of the startups are looking for large investment espe-
cially from foreign venture capitalists. AT CES we expect some of our companies to get initial funding,” said
Prince Constantijn.
Apart from Prince Constantijn the high tech trade mission consisting of over 100 high tech entrepreneurs,
startups was led by Minister Henk Kamp with an aim to strengthen the transatlantic cooperation. The
improved positioning of Dutch tech startups in the US market can help attract capital and talent while simul-
taneously strengthening collaboration opportunities with American companies.
When queried on how he plans to help startups Prince Constantijn said, “We must organize startup missions
to events like CES in Las Vegas and Slush in Helsinki, so startups can put themselves in the spotlight with
potential clients and investors. CES 2017 is our first step. Next year we hope to have a bigger presence at
CES.”
On bringing a delegation to India Prince Constantijn said, “It would be a good idea as we can look at some
good collaborations and exchange of ideas.”

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ES Unveiled the official media event of CES 2017 fea-
tured 190 exhibiting companies including 60 startups
from Eureka Park showcasing the latest in virtual reality,
companion sensing robots, wireless headphones, sleep trackers,
smart lighting, wearables etc. During the two full Media Days 28
companies hosted preshow news conferences, with a wide array
of major product announcements. The major ones were -
• A&D Medical/Mobile Health – The MobileHelp Tablet Med-
ical Alarm with MobileVitals Monitoring.
• BMW – Prototype of BMW’s 7-fully automated sedan. The
BMW HoloActive Touch system is an innovative interface
between the driver and vehicle and acts like a virtual touch-
screen; its free-floating display is operated using finger ges-
tures and confirms the commands with what the driver per-
ceives as tactile feedback.
• Bosch – Concept car featuring face recognition and intelligent
personalization, gesture control with Ultra Haptics, a crystal-
clear OLED display and digital exterior mirrors.
• Carnival – Ocean Medallion, a highly personalized wearable
concierge service, which enables elevated service through
enhanced guest interactions during the entire cruise experi-
ence.
• Casio – PRO TREK, a smart watch, which uses Android Wear
2.0 and is equipped with low-power GPS and new full-color
map functionality.
• Continental – High-Resolution 3D Lash Lidar, capable of 3D
measurement of the environment in challenging conditions
such as fog, dust, rain and light.
• Faraday Future – The FF 91, a fully-electric, fully-connected,
self-driving, keyless vehicle experience with a “driverless
valet” function that allows the car to park itself from your
smartphone.
• FCA – Portal, a concept car, is battery electric, cloud connect-
ed and offers fully self-driving capabilities.
• Hisense – The H10D 4K HDR TV, featuring proprietary
ULED display technology, quantum dot wide color gamut and
full array local dimming.
• Huawei/Honor Brands – The Honor 6X dual-camera, dual-
sensor smartphone, retailing for $250 USD.
• Hyundai – IONIC Scooter, a "micro mobility" fold-up scoot-
er aimed at those who live in urban environments with limit-
ed parking options.
• LG – LG Signature OLED TV W, or the “The Wallpaper TV.”
The 65” model is 2.57 mm wide – 1/10th of an inch – with no
gap between the TV and wall.
• Lucaro – iRobotics 7 Medical Massage Chair, a full-body
massage chair that also uses blood pressure and heart rate
monitoring for added comfort and options.
• Monster – Soundstage 2, to be integrated with Amazon Alexa.
• Panasonic – Lumix GH5 mirrorless camera that excels at
shooting video and has 4K and 6K capabilities.
• Qualcomm – Snapdragon 835, the first 10 nanometer mobile
processor, with enhanced efficiency that helps to create thin-
ner phones with longer battery life.
• Royole – The Royole Moon, a 3D virtual mobile theater com-
bining 1080p AMOLED displays at over 3000 ppi resolution
that simulate a giant 800” curved screen, with stereoscopic
3D and noise-cancelling headphones for a completely immer-
sive experience.
• Samsung – The Wash and FlexDry IoT-enabled washer/dryer
system featuring four separate compartments for washing and
drying, letting you maximize efficiency and customize how
you manage your laundry.
• Sony – Crystal LED integrated structure display, with
superfine LED structures serving as a light source, making it
virtually impossible to see the pixels.
• TCL – The Xess series – X2 and X3 models – which are edge-
less, flat and curved proving ultimate picture quality.
• Toyota – Concept-i, a self-driving car allowing passengers to
interact with the car’s artificial intelligence agent named
“Yui,” which anticipates drivers’ needs, measures emotions
and responds automatically.
• Valeo – The 360AEB Nearshield, an emergency braking sys-
tem that eliminates drivers’ blind spots, bringing the vehicle
to a stop in emergency situations.
• VOXX – Terk delivers the strongest Wi-Fi signals throughout
the home, as well as free HDTV. The soon-to-be released Terk
Omni features circle beam technology, which will allow you
to receive broadcast signals up to 65 miles away.
• ZF – The ZF ProAI, a deep learning software and ZF’s first
step into artificial intelligence that goes beyond automotive
applications.
• ZTE – The Hawkeye, the world's first crowdsourced phone.
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t’s difficult to showcase all that happened at CES 2017 as I
attended press conferences, interacted with numerous compa-
nies, handled many new gadgets and quite a few promising
new startups on the expo floor spread across three venues. We
attempt to showcase a few of the interesting gadgets and innova-
tions from CES 2017
LG SUPER UHD TV
The third generation LG SUPER UHD TV lineup features
Nano Cell technology and offering Active HDR with Dolby
Vision. Its 55-inch SJ9500 is only 6.9mm at its thinnest point giv-
ing the illusion of floating in the air.
“Our 2017 SUPER UHD TV lineup with LG’s proprietary
Nano Cell technol-
ogy is a break-
through in display
technology that
advances the LCD
TV viewing experi-
ence by combining
an expanded color
gamut with the
ability to more
accurately create those colors, resulting in superior picture quali-
ty regardless of viewing angle,” said Tim Alessi, head of product
marketing at LG Electronics USA. Nano Cell LCD displays offer
a technological advantage by employing uniformly-sized parti-
cles approximately one nanometer in diameter to create more
subtle, accurate colors that can be viewed from wider angles than
other LCD TVs.
Toyota Concept-i makes cars – “warm, welcoming and,
above all, fun”
Designed by Toyota’s CALTY Design Research the Concept-i
was leverages the power of an advanced artificial intelligence
(AI) system to anticipate people’s needs, inspire their imagina-
tions and improve their lives. “At Toyota, we recognize that the
important question isn’t whether future vehicles will be equipped
with automated or connected technologies,” said Bob Carter, sen-
ior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota. “It is the
experience of the people who engage with those vehicles. Thanks
to Concept-i and the power of artificial intelligence, we think the
future is a vehicle that can engage with people in return.”
At the heart of Concept-i is a powerful AI that learns with the
driver to build a relationship that is meaningful and human- lever-
aging advanced automated vehicle technologies to help enhance
driving safety, combined with visual and haptic stimuli to aug-
ment communication based on driver responsiveness. In short
Concept-i will know if the peak-hour traffic (be it in Mumbai or
Hong kong) is becoming stressful, you’re not 100 per cent
focused on the road (probably too much of drink) and will either
give you a quick seat massage or will make the car take over. An
onboard Super-Siri, named ‘Yui’ will do this in addition to pro-
viding the driver with helpful hints about steep turnings, potential
hazards and the best route to take to your destination. Yui will
also greet driver and passengers thus making cars – “warm, wel-
coming and, above all, fun.”
myCharge
myCharge, innovators in portable power, introduced quite a
few new products. The RazorPlatinum and the RazorUltra USB-
C are the first chargers of their kind to combine the fastest indus-
try standard for charging with
USB-C. The RazorPlatinum
with Quick Charge 3.0 and
Power Delivery (13400 mAh)
features both USB-C input (36
watt PD) and output (36 watt PD) ports as well as a USB-A port
with QC 3.0 for a broad range of charging options. The 12000
mAh RazorUltra USB-C with Quick Charge 3.0 expands
myCharge’s USB-C product offerings. The new PowerGear
Tunes case will make it possible to charge any Bluetooth ear bud
set with PowerGear Tunes. The rigid shell opens for easy access
and charging is as simple as plugging in the ear buds when stor-
ing. They also introduced Adventure series for smartphones,
tablets and other small gadgets is built for the outdoors.
Smart InstaView refrigerator
How nice it would be if we could peep
into the refrigerator without opening the
opaque door. LG’s new refrigerator fea-
tures a 29-inch touch LCD display, which,
thanks to its InstaView feature, instantly
turns transparent with just two knocks of
the screen and allows users to look inside
the refrigerator without opening the door.
With webOS, consumers can also explore a
host of WiFi-enabled features directly on
the refrigerator, creating a streamlined and
powerful food management system. Ama-
zon’s Alexa Voice Service gives users
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12. access to an intelligent personal assistant that, in addition to
searching recipes, can play music, place Prime-eligible orders
from Amazon.com including groceries, add items to a shopping
list and more. With over 6,000 skills available, Alexa can also
control one’s smart home, request car service, set kitchen timers
and check the weather – all hands-free by just using voice com-
mands. With Alexa, daily tasks in the kitchen – such as cooking
or planning for the day – turn into a dynamic, entertaining expe-
rience. To check inside the refrigerator remotely, a 2.0 megapixel
panoramic super-wide-lens camera captures images of the interi-
or from a variety of different angles which are accessible via
smartphone.
Samsung : Quantum Dot curved monitor
Samsung’s new CH711 Quantum Dot curved monitor is
designed with gamers in mind. Available in 27- and 31.5-inch
variations the CH711 features 1,800R curvature and an ultrawide
178-degree view-
ing angle, making
content clearly
visible wherever
you may be in a
room. Its
ergonomic design
also enables view-
ers to adjust the
monitor’s hori-
zontal and vertical positioning for optimal comfort. It has nearly
125 percent RGB color coverage and 2,560 x 1,440 WQHD res-
olution.
LG SIGNATURE OLED TV
CES Best of Innovation Award winner was the 77-inch LG
SIGNATURE OLED TV W and with Dolby Vision and Dolby
Atmos integrated viewers can recapture the magic of the cinema.
The LG 2017 OLED TV lineup, consisting of the following mod-
els: the 77- and
65-inch W7, 77-
and 65-inch G7,
65- and 55-inch
E7, 65- and 55-
inch C7 and 65-
and 55-inch B7.
LG’s 2017 OLED
TVs feature the
amazing blade-
slim design of the
B7 and C7 series,
Picture-on-Glass design of the E7 and G7 series, and the unique
Picture-on-Wall design of the newest W7 series. The OLED
panel, measuring only 2.57mm thin in the 65-inch model, can be
mounted directly on the wall, eliminating any gap between the
TV and the wall. LG has partnered with leading digital content
providers such as Amazon, Netflix and Vudu.
World’s Largest USB Flash Drive - 2TB Capacity
Kingston launched DataTraveler Ultimate Generation Terabyte
(GT), the world’s highest capacity USB Flash drive. DataTravel-
er Ultimate GT offers
up to 2TB of storage
space and USB 3.1
Gen 1 (USB 3.0) per-
formance. Power users
will have the ability to
store massive amounts
of data in a small form
factor, including up to
70 hours of 4K video
on a single 2TB drive. DataTraveler Ultimate GT offers superior
quality in a high-end design as it is made of a zinc-alloy metal
casing for shock resistance. It comes with a 5-year warranty with
free technical support and is ompatible with: Windows 10, Win-
dows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 (SP1), Mac OS v.10.9.x+,
Linux v.2.6.x+, Chrome OS.
Smallest look and shoot camera
PogoCam is the smallest look and shoot camera in the world
attachable to eyewear. It is simple to use; just "look and shoot". It
was designed from the
start to fit on eyewear
without distracting from
the fashion look. Pogo-
Cam can easily and
quickly be removed if
needed. Its actual size is
10.9mm x 12.5mm x
42.8mm with a 5 megapixel sensor. It can take up to 100 photos
or 2 minutes of continuous video. The charge time is just 35 min-
utes.
Samsung Gear 360
Samsung Gear 360 which was launched mid 2016, was a rage
in Las Vegas as many were using it. Gear 360 is designed for
travel, festive gatherings to provide an all-encompassing visual
experience. It is equipped with
dual fisheye lenses, which both
have 15 megapixel image sen-
sors, giving users the ability to
capture high-resolution
(3840×1920) 360-degree video
that also supports 30 megapix-
el still images. Users are also
able to shoot 180-degree wide angle video and images with only
using one side of the camera lens. Built for any time of day, Gear
360 offers Bright Lens F2.0, which creates high resolution
images even in low-light conditions, where users can create full
panoramic videos. When Gear 360 is synced with a Samsung
smartphone, users will be able to preview content in real time
when recording.
Casio WSD-F20
Casio Computer new WSD-F20 is a
Smart Outdoor Watch featuring water
resistance and tough performance for out-
door activities. WSD-F20 runs on
Android Wear 2.0 and is equipped with
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14. low-power GPS and new color map functionality that can be used
offline to expand the range of outdoor adventures. The WSD-F20
now incorporates richly-designed and easy-to-read map data from
Mapbox, which is used worldwide. Maps can be downloaded in
advance to the WSD-F20 and used with GPS data to track the
user’s location, even when offline. The WSD-F20 enables quick
access to the information during activities, such as trekking,
cycling, fishing, winter sports, and watersports. This watch
allows users to keep their hands free and fully enjoy outdoor
activities.
Honor’s 6X
Huawei sub-brand Honor launched the Honor 6X - a decent
phone that doesn’t pinch the pocket and brings a dual camera
experience with a long battery life and sleek all-aluminum form
factor. This handset features an
expansive 5.5" IPS LCD
screen with 1080p Full HD
resolution for watching videos,
viewing photos, and playing
games, and 32GB of expand-
able storage for your apps and
media. The front of the phone
has an 8MP camera for self-
portraits and video chatting,
while the rear has a dual-cam-
era setup. A 12MP and a secondary 2MP camera. With 3340mAh
battery power the phone is alive for two days and I believe bat-
tery life will be a strength of this phone. It runs a Huawei operat-
ing system, which is based on Android. There are two versions –
the more expensive 64GB version, which also includes 4GB of
RAM to the 32GB and 3GB RAM combination.
IONIQ Scooter
Solving the last mile transportation problem is the Hyundai
Motor’s innovative portable-mobility concept IONIQ Scooter. It
enables drivers to continue their journey
after parking or helping them to travel to
public transit stations. The compact scooter
is charged while it sits conveniently inside
the front door of the IONIQ Electric. Users
can fold and unfold the scooter with just
one hand, and its lightweight construction
enhances its portability. The scooter is
equipped with front and rear lights to aid
visibility, and an occupant sensor detects when the rider is safely
aboard before riding mode is enabled. Acceleration is controlled
by the rider scrolling up their thumb switch, while braking is
achieved by pressing a pad over the scooter’s rear wheel or scroll-
ing down thumb switch.
Asus ZenFone AR and ZenFone 3 Zoom
Asus ZenFone AR is the world’s first smartphone to be both
Tango and Daydream-ready. It represents a significant advance in
mobile virtual-reality (VR) and augmented-reality (AR) tech-
nologies. Tango is a set of sensors and computer-vision software
by Google that enables smartphone augmented reality. Daydream
is Google's platform for high-quality, mobile virtual reality and
supports Daydream VR apps. ZenFone
AR is powered by the latest Qualcomm
Snapdragon 821 processor, and is the
world's first smartphone with 8GB of
RAM. Its 5.7-inch WQHD Super
AMOLED display and a new five-mag-
net speaker makes Daydream VR apps,
games, and videos more immersive and
entertaining.
ZenFone 3 Zoom is built for photogra-
phy and extended use with the world's
best smartphone camera and a large,
5000mAh battery. ZenFone 3 Zoom’s innovative dual-camera
system comprises two 12MP cameras, one with a f/1.7-aperture,
25mm wide-angle lens and a second with a 59mm lens. It is also
the first ASUS smartphone with SuperPixel camera technology
that enables it to focus incredibly quickly and capture clear pho-
tos at night or in low-light environments.
Dell Canvas
Dell Canvas—a new category of smart workspace technology
that expands creative productivity for content developers and
designers. The 27-inch QHD smart workspace can be used at an
angle or flat on a desk so profession-
als can create, communicate and
express their thoughts and ideas as
naturally as they do with pen on
paper. For example, through the use
of touch, digital pen and totems, the
Dell Canvas turns drawings into part
of the digital workflow and enhances
collaboration. Developed in partnership with Microsoft Corp. and
powered by virtually any Windows 10 device, Dell Canvas plugs
seamlessly into software solutions from partners including
Adobe, Autodesk, AVID, Dassault Systems, SolidWorks and
Microsoft.
Acer Predator 21X gaming laptop
The Acer Predator 21 X is the world’s first notebook with a
curved screen and integrates eye-tracking technology for an even
more immersive user experience. The Predator 21 X features the
latest 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 5 cooling fans and
dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI for unmatched
graphics performance. Featuring Windows 10 and designed for
gaming enthusiasts. As the world’s first notebook to offer a
curved 21-inch IPS display (2560
x 1080 resolution with a 120Hz
refresh rate), it delivers a truly
immersive gaming experience,
especially when combined with
the notebook’s eye-tracking tech-
nology from Tobii. Supporting all
this power is 64GB of DDR4-2400
memory, up to four 512GB solid
state drives in RAID 0 configuration (including 2 NVMe PCIe
SSDs, which are up to 5x faster than SATA SSDs) and a 7200
RPM hard drive of 1TB capacity. Mind you it doesn’t come cheap
and is priced at $8,999 (Rs. 6,00,000/-)
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18. How did the idea of iuzeit
originate and what does it
mean?
iuzeit was actually born out of frustration. I used to spend
countless hours researching products, scouring websites for
“trusted” information to ensure I was making a smart purchase.
But, after all that effort, I was still left with buyer’s remorse. The
credibility of the information was questionable because the
sources were from unknown reviewers, not my personal network.
It occurred to me a gap existed between quality data and those
seeking it.
Hence, the birth of iuzeit—a socially connected product dis-
covery platform that compiles reliable data in one place to create
personalized product recommendations for consumers. Once con-
sumers have the necessary information, iuzeit directs them to
their retailer of choice to make a purchase.
Do you foresee such a big potential?
We live in a digital, connected world. We consult Yelp, Ama-
zon, Facebook, and other platforms to help us make decisions on
a daily basis. This landscape demands “big data,” but consumers
often find themselves struggling to organize and trust that data.
iuzeit has the potential to become the essential layer between
people and data. We take overwhelming amounts of information
and make it relevant to each consumer, guiding them to the right
purchase decision. Can you imagine the potential impact of all
those decisions? We can.
What is your USP?
The unique value of iuzeit is our platform’s focus on streamlin-
ing the consumer research process. Since iuzeit does not directly
sell products, we can objectively compile and deliver the data
quality that consumers seek prior to making purchase decisions.
iuzeit also offers the benefit of connecting users to their networks
for credible recommendations.
What are your services offerings?
At iuzeit, we provide a valuable serv-
ice for both retailers and consumers.
For retailers, iuzeit provides a new
sales channel. For consumers, they
have an easier way to find the perfect
product for them. Our one-stop+shop is
simpler; it saves the consumer time and
frustration by making the data and link
to purchase options available in one spot. Our initial focus is on
the smartphone market, but we plan to expand to other consumer
electronic and ecommerce products in the future.
What is your model to tie up with retailers to sell their
products through iuzeit?
Our model generates revenue for retailers at a marginal cost.
We join retailers’ existing affiliate programs, creating partner-
ships with third-party sites, such as iuzeit, that drive traffic to the
retailers’ products. These programs allow a revenue share for
sales via commission that originate at the affiliate site. The affil-
iate program structure will allow iuzeit to scale at a rapid pace in
terms of ecommerce partnerships.
Who are your major customers?
Our ultimate intended user base captures all consumers con-
ducting online research before purchasing a product. But current-
ly, we are focused on the 81% of millennials that spend 12 to 15
hours on average finding and researching a product before they
buy it online. In the future, retailers will become customers, as
iuzeit will be able to provide consumer data based on products
and demographics.
How do you look at the Indian/Asian market?
With publications like The Economist stating, “Shopping malls
and chain stores account for only about one-tenth of total retail
sales . . .” in India, we see major potential in establishing a pres-
ence in the Indian/Asian market within our first year. With a
growing, young, tech savvy population with increasing dispos-
able income and ecommerce spend, the Indian/Asian market
offers the perfect growth opportunity for iuzeit.
Where do you see the company in next 3 years?
In 3 years, iuzeit will be a household
name, representing a space that con-
nects consumers to trusted product and
service information, which guides their
purchase decisions. As iuzeit grows, so
will our content, featured products, and
user functionality. Additionally, by
leveraging new technologies, such as
artificial intelligence and machine
learning, we aim to revolutionize the
way consumers make purchase deci-
sions.
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“iuzeit has the potential to become the essential layer
between people and data”
As the demand for online shopping is on the rise and more so in India the confusion for
consumers is equally growing thanks to multiple sources and numerous reviews – positive
or negative. In order to streamline the consumer journey Yogi Patel CEO and founder
of iuzeit a site that combines ratings and reviews from consumers, experts, and friends
in one place providing a good shopping experience. In an e-interview with Yogi Patel he
highlights his vision and passion for using technology to solve problems and connect peo-
ple. Excerpts

20. H
ong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) every
year organizes two major electronics shows – one in
April (Spring Edition) and another in October (Autumn
Edition). This year again the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring
Edition) and the International ICT Expo, will be staged concur-
rently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from
13 to 16 April 2017.
Entering into their 14th editions, the two fairs will provide an
international platform for around 3,400 exhibitors to showcase
their hottest electronics products and cutting-edge ICT solutions
to potential business partners worldwide. In the 2015 editions, the
twin annual fairs welcomed around 92,000 buyers from 150
countries and regions.
Hong Kong’s electronics industry is the largest merchandise
export earner of the territory, reaching US$ 271.6 billion in the
first 11 months in 2016, up 1.3 per cent year on year. As the
important electronics trading hub in Asia Pacific, Hong Kong is
the ideal location to stage influential trade fairs for industry play-
ers to preview the upcoming trends and exchange market intelli-
gence.
Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC, said,
“HKTDC organises the Spring and Autumn Electronics Fairs in
April and October respectively each year to align with the sourc-
ing periods of global buyers. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair
(Spring Edition) is the largest spring electronics fair in Asia.
Together with the concurrent International ICT Expo, this is an
effective platform for exhibitors to present their new products and
solutions to buyers which creates abundant trading opportunities
for crossover business activities.”
Inaugural Startup Zone
Startups are a growing force in driving economic diversity. A
new Startup zone to be located at Hall 3F-G Concourse will be
launched at the two fairs, which will gather tech startups from
around the globe to present their innovative electronic products
and ICT solutions, allowing investors to explore investment and
partnership opportunities.
A series of themed events will be arranged to provide an excel-
lent platform for startups to present their ideas. These include
pitching session where startups can pitch solutions or product
ideas to potential investors on the spot, “Startup, Smart Launch”
where newly developed technology and products can be intro-
duced to buyers, as well as Startup Mentoring sessions where suc-
cessful entrepreneurs will share their experience with startups.
Debut Virtual Reality Zone at Spring Electronics Fair
A new Tech Hall will be introduced at Hall 5F-G of the Spring
Electronics Fair this year, clustering four thematic zones includ-
ing the inaugural Virtual Reality zone, as well as Connected
Home, Robotics & Unmanned Tech and Wearable Electronics.
This assemblage will help buyers source high-tech electronic
products with ease.
During the Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) held in October
last year, the HKTDC commissioned an independent survey, dur-
ing which more than 1,000 exhibitors and buyers were inter-
viewed about the outlook for the electronics market and new
product trends. The survey found that over 70 per cent of the
respondents believed that the market potential and demand of
Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices or
applications would be 'promising' or 'very promising' over the
next two years. To satisfy the market demand, a new Virtual Real-
ity zone will be launched at the Spring Electronics Fair to feature
a range of VR headsets and related technology as well as VR
video cameras.
The Connected Home zone will return to introduce the applica-
tion of Internet-of-Things (IoT) for home automation such as
smart home system controlled by mobile apps. The Robotics &
Unmanned Tech zone will feature aerial camera, electric scooters,
industrial and household robots amongst others. Another popular
zone returning is Wearable Electronics, which will showcase a
wide range of related products such as smart watches and smart
wristbands with healthcare and sports monitoring functions.
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New Startup zone garners interest at the
twin HKTDC fairs
Be it CES, MWC, GITEX or any major event in the field of electronics or ICT and there is a surge to get startups involved
in a major way. The twin HKTDC fairs - Hong Kong Electronics Fair and ICT Expo will be launching a new Startup zone
enabling tech startups to showcase their innovative electronic products and ICT solutions to potential investors

21. The fair’s Hall of Fame will return with over 570 internation-
al leading brands, including Bigben, Desay, GP, HKC, Hubble,
Intel, Motorola and Polaroid. Other themed zones include Audio-
Visual Products, Electronic Accessories, In-Vehicle Electronics &
Navigation Systems, Personal Electronics and many more.
Global ICT Solutions for Enhancing Competitiveness
Running concurrently with the Spring Electronics Fair, the
International ICT Expo is one of the signature events of the
“International IT Fest 2017”. It is the ideal platform for different
industries to keep abreast of the latest products and solutions in
information, communication and technologies (ICT) with the
objective to enhance business efficiency and stay competitive.
The Expo is categorised under various themed zones for busi-
ness visitors to look for the solutions suitable for their business-
es. e-Commerce zone will showcase cyber security, e-commerce
platform, e-payment, logistics, O2O business solutions and IT
integration. Retail
Technologies zone will feature business improvement solutions
which include retail and payment technologies. Enterprise Solu-
tions zone will present software solutions for the corporate world
enabling business to upgrade internal processes and everyday
operations.
Home-grown Innovation zone will feature the latest technolo-
gies developed by some local companies and institutions. Other
themed zones include Digital Infrastructure, Digital Marketing
and Smart Devices & Accessories and more.
There will be dedicated theme for the seminars and sharing ses-
sions held on each day of the Expo, featuring hot industry issues
which include Startups, e-Commerce & FinTech, Disruptive
Technology and Career Development. Besides, for the first time,
the Expo will open to tertiary students on the last day (16 April),
providing fruitful information on ICT career development and job
opportunities.
Besides, the popular SME IT Clinic will return to offer compli-
mentary professional consultation services on ICT systems and
solutions to help SMEs enhance business efficiency.
hktdc.com Small Orders and Value-added Events
The hktdc.com Small Orders zone will continue to serve as a
convenient platform for buyers to source in smaller lots, featuring
products available in the minimum order quantities between five
and 1,000 pieces. It is also online at http://smallorders.hktdc.com
for global buyers to source products and complete transactions
online, featuring over 120,000 products from more than 11,000
suppliers.
A series of seminars, themed under the 2017 Tech Trends Sym-
posium covering industry hot topics such as Wearables, Virtual
Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR),
Smart Home and Robotics, will be held at the fairs. Besides, there
will be Product Demo & Launch Pads, networking events and
business matching services for exhibitors, buyers and visitors to
share industry trends and market knowledge, as well as expand
their business networks.
Partial List of Indian Participants
Under the aegis of ESC, India the ICT Expo held in Hong Kong
along with Hong Kong Electronics Fair will again see a substan-
tial Indian presence both exhibitor and visitor wise.
With India becoming an economic power house thanks to its
excellence in the field of ICT many Indian IT companies exhibit
at major events across the globe trying to provide their knowl-
edge and skills to local players in that market. One such impor-
tant show is the HKTDC ICT Expo. Infact for Indians the Spring
Electronics Fair is more attractive than the Autumn Electronics
fair (even though it attracts more exhibitors and visitors) as this
has the ICT Expo running parallel to it.
This year again over 20 Indian exhibitors are participating
under the aegis of Electronics and Computer Software Export
Promotion Council (ESC). ESC is considered to be India’s best
Electronics and IT trade facilitation organization and assists Indi-
an IT industry particularly the SMEs.
HKTDC International ICT Expo (all exhibitors in Hall 3G)
1. Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion
Council
2. Hiteshi Infotech Private Limited
3. Neosoft Technologies
4. Variance Infotech
5. ABC Buildtech Pvt Ltd
6. Roger International Pvt Ltd
7. Linkites Infotech Private Limited
8. Cyber Infrastructure
9. InSync Tech-Fin Solutions Ltd.
10. Infonet Solutions
11. NexusLink Services
12. Evolvan Info Solutions Private Limited
13. Emorphis Technologies
14. Hypersoft Technologies Limited
15. eQuasar Solutions
16. Empower Integrated Solutions (P) Ltd.
17. Jenixcloud Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
18. Uflix international private limited
19. Clavax Technologies Private Limited
20. CDN Solutions
21. Nick IT Solutions Private Limited
HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2017 (Spring Edition)
1. HAL Robotics Pvt. Ltd. Booth No. 3CON-206 - 91 8010
275 275
2. Gospell Digital Technology Private Limited Booth No. 1C-
A08
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22. C
ES had all types of innovative vehicles - electric,
autonomous, beta prototypes and tech savvy or advanced.
But it was the beautiful red coloured 3D printed vehicle -
a one-door/two-seater supercar called the Blade - that attracted
both visitors and media.
Divergent, the company behind this provides a disruptive new
approach to auto manufacturing that incorporates 3D printed
joints, which they call as NODE, connecting carbon fiber struc-
tural materials that results in an industrial strength chassis that
can be assembled in a matter of minutes.
Divergent’s NODE connectors are the key building block we
developed to build cars. They are connectors made of a metal
alloy and are produced using 3D printers. The NODE connectors
in conjunction with carbon fiber structural materials are the key
components in building a car chassis. With this approach one can
build a very strong and very light chassis, and do so while saving
energy and generating less pollution. The NODE approach dema-
terializes and democratizes auto manufacturing, and it enables
continuous long-term innovation and adaptation. The current pro-
totype is composite. Since the body is not structural, it could be
made from virtually anything – even spandex.
As many of you may be aware the actual manufacturing of
vehicles is anything but environmentally friendly. The whole aim
is to radically reduce the materials, energy use, pollution and cost
of car manufacturing and bring awareness and adoption of clean-
er and greener cars. They plan to radically reduced resource-use
and pollution generated by manufacturing; Up to 90% lighter
than traditional vehicles with more strength and durability; A
stronger, lightweight vehicle means less wear on roads and fewer
accident fatalities.
Divergent’s NODE connectors made of a metal alloy and are
produced using 3D printers. The NODE connectors in conjunc-
tion with carbon fiber structural materials are the key components
in building a car chassis. With this approach they can build a very
strong and very light chassis, and do so while saving energy and
generating less pollution. It takes less than 30 minutes to assem-
ble the chassis by hand and weighs 630Kg. It can go from 0-60 in
about 2.5 seconds and uses a 700 HP, 4-cylinder turbocharged
internal combustion engine fueled by compressed natural gas or
gasoline. A standard set up can produce from a few cars up to
10,000 cars per year.
While future 3D printed cars won’t all be supercars capable of
0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds but the possibilities with the technology
look quite attractive.
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3D printed vehicle
It was my first chance to see a 3D printed vehicle and I was quite impressed as I saw a remarkable 3D printed ‘Blade’
car and 3D printed ‘Dagger’ motorcycle at CES. The car was displayed as a prototype along with its 3D printed frame.

23. How to contact us
Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress-GmbH | Festplatz 9 | 76137 Karlsruhe
fon +49 721 3720-0 | fax +49 721 3720-2116
info@kmkg.de | www.messe-karlsruhe.de | contact: Regina Feiner
How to find us
- easy to travel to - by rail, roads and air
- direct access to nearby motorways: A 5, A 8, A 65
- only 1 hour from Frankfurt airport - direct rail link
- approx. 3 hours from Paris on the TGV (high speed train)
- excellent local transportation infrastructure, Messe-Express
(shuttle service) from the main station to the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center
Capacities
Trade Fair Center
- award-winning architecture, premium quality materials
- 3 halls, each measuring 12.500 sq. m plus the 12.500 sq. m dm-arena
- an atrium with events hall measuring 1.800 sq. m
- an atrium with garden atmosphere for events
- an open-air exhibition area totalling 10.000 sq. m
- a conference centre accommodating approx. 2.000 guests
Convention Center
- 4 event venues/halls, 28 rooms, space for approx. 13.000 seated guests
- 20.000 sq. m exhibition area in the halls and foyers
- 10.000 sq. m open-air area for exhibitions and events
- 1.000 underground parking spaces
- attractive location in the city centre
Europahalle
- Room for 9.000 guests, seated or standing,
or 5.097 guests seated in rows in the inner area and seating galleries
- 4.400 sq. m usable area
- best conditions for any kind of sporting events and entertainment
Support from A to Z
- exhibitor services
- visitor/participant services
- event organiser services
- travel services
- KMK-TV - Germany´s first trade fair TV channel
Hotel recommendations
Best Western Queens, Novotel, Radisson SAS,
Renaissance, Ringhotel Residenz, Schlosshotel
Everything.
Out of the ordinary.
Open new doors. Savour success. Experience inspiration. Stage trade
fairs, conventions and events in Karlsruhe and everything fits together.
More than you would expect. In three world-class locations for events,
with plenty of room for creativity . For your latest innovation. And your
ideas. Welcome to Karlsruhe Messe- und Kongress-GmbH.

24. Stable Biological Coating for Implants
The extracellular matrix (ECM) regulates all important cell
functions and is an interesting biomaterial for scientists. Fraun-
hofer has developed an ECM that contains artificial chemical
groups which supports natural cell behaviour outside the body. It
can be applied as a stable coating on implants or be used in cell
culture dishes.
Biologists, chemists and physicians have to know how biolog-
ical reactions occur inside the human body to be able to – for
example – insert
new implants,
develop new
active substances
or to replace dis-
eased tissue. The
extracellular
matrix (ECM)
plays an impor-
tant role in these
researches. In
human tissue it is
the natural envi-
ronment of cells
and is responsi-
ble for important
functions (see
box). Tissue spe-
cific composi-
tion makes it the
ideal material for
use in medical
technology.
“However, it is
very complicated
to modify the matrix in such a way that it can be adapted to dif-
ferent uses, but still behave naturally”, says Dr. Monika Bach
from the Department of Interfacial Engineering and Materials
Science, in the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering
and Biotechnology IGB.
Biological Coating in Medical Technology
The chemists and biologists at the Stuttgart research institute
have worked together to develop a functional ECM, which sup-
ports natural cell behaviour even outside the body and which can
be flexibly adapted to problems related to biology or to materials
science. Prof. Petra Kluger, Head of the Department of Cell and
Tissue Engineering, described the current state of the research as
follows: “We have shown in the laboratory that the biomaterial
fulfills its functions in spite of the additional artificial chemical
groups and supports the natural behaviour of cells that are in con-
tact with it.” The IGB scientists are currently looking for collab-
orators to help them to develop specific products with the patent-
ed technology. One possibility would be to coat implants so they
are more rapidly accepted by the body. According to Dr. Bach,
“In principle, this technology would also be interesting to devel-
op new materials that can be used to support healing in bones or
wounds.“ The material could also be used to coat cell culture
dishes in the laboratory. It is providing cells with an ideal envi-
ronment, so that they exhibit their natural growth properties dur-
ing culture. “Complex living material reacts very sensitively to
even small changes in the environment”, Bach explains.
Chemical reaction that clicks
In order to equip ECM with artificial chemical groups, the sci-
entists exploit natural cell metabolism and let the chemical
groups incorporate themselves. For this purpose, cells isolated
from human tissue samples are incubated in cell culture dishes
with sugar molecules which differ from normal sugars in that
they have a reactive artificial chemical group at one position. The
cells pick up this modified sugar and use it as a building block to
assemble molecules within the cell and in the ECM. As Dr. Bach
describes it, “This chemical group can then undergo a selective
chemical reaction – a click reaction – with a suitable binding part-
ner. Imagine it is like a fastener button: one half, the other half
and then click!” The advantage of the clicking together is that the
selective chemical reaction has a high yield, without side reac-
tions and under physiological conditions, without interfering in
natural cell processes.
Planning building projects faster and
more efficiently
Building Information Modeling, an innovative modeling
method, displays blueprints clearly in three dimensions and pro-
vides additional information such as technical specifications and
requirements, building costs and timeframes. Its main advantage
is that all the various data sources are digital, so information can
be merged coherently into joint models.
Building Information Modeling, BIM for short, is a new con-
struction planning method. BIM creates digital building plans
with detailed information. All the various data sources are digital,
so information can be merged into joint models. This speeds up
building projects.
Example of a virtual building model
Architects, bricklayers, plumbers, pipe fitters – tradesmen of
all sorts work together on building construction. This variety
means that coordinating work isn’t always easy, as domain-spe-
cific plans are hard to understand for others, leading to errors and
delays. Building Information Modeling (BIM) simplifies work
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A scientist from Fraunhofer IGB cultures cells to
form a functionalized extracellular matrix – the
click ECM. © Photo Fraunhofer IGB
© Photo pbbReference object »OfficeCenter Pionierkaserne« in
Ingolstadt.

25. coordination by integrating all data into a three-dimensional
model, adding details of technical requirements, building costs or
timeframes, and storing it all centrally. In this way, all project par-
ticipants can be sure that they are referring to the same, up-to-date
architectural plan for their work. As a result, planning is coordi-
nated, decisions are made more transparent and construction is
quicker, more accurate and more cost-efficient.
A wide variety of additional information can be attached to
individual construction components, for example fire protection
data, energy characteristics, data from life cycle analyses, manu-
facturer details, assembly instructions, operating characteristics
or maintenance intervals. Each component can have additional
information associated with it. “BIM effectively creates a digital
twin of the building,” says Peter Noisten, project manager at the
Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP. This enables proj-
ect participants to visualize the nascent building better and earli-
er and to make more informed decisions, resulting in more accu-
rate planning and a decreased error count.
“BIM in Germany” – BIMiD
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institutes for Building
Physics IBP and Industrial Engineering IAO aim to promote this
planning method in Germany by gathering practical experience
and generating recommendations. To this end, they are collabo-
rating with various partners in the “BIM Reference Project in
Germany BIMiD” project, which is focused on two construction
projects funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic
Affairs and Energy: a Volkswagen Financial Services building in
Braun- schweig and the Pionierkaserne office complex in Ingol-
stadt. A reference process – developed by Fraunhofer IBP togeth-
er with AEC 3 Deutschland GmbH and approved by the architects
and engineers association AHO e.V. – maps out the main building
development stages according to HOAI, Germany’s official Fee
Regulation for Architects and Engineers, in chronological order
from the initial concept to a building’s dis- mantling. This refer-
ence process is available online since May 2016; Fraunhofer IBP
will use it in construction projects receiving the institute’s support
as a tool to help builders and planners as well as facility managers
during the introduction of the BIM method.
“Decision-makers are convinced of the benefits of BIM,” says
Noisten. “Not only does it let them make important decisions
much earlier on than before, but those decision makers are also
much better informed.” Günter Wenzel, head of department at the
Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO, elaborates:
“BIM is extremely effective when experts get together to com-
pare notes, too. Construction professionals stand together in a
CAVE projection room for an immersive virtual reality simula-
tion, where the technology lets them experience the latest plan-
ning status naturally and intuitively, with no laborious explana-
tions necessary. This notably increases efficiency – issues that
previously required two or three meetings to resolve can now be
completed with just one.
Simulating indoor climate with reliable data
Having a “digital twin” of a building presents advantages that
prove useful far beyond the normal construction planning
process. For example, Fraunhofer IBP researchers use the virtual
plans to simulate and optimize indoor climate, acoustics and
energy use and optimize them – long before the foundation stone
is laid. “Until now engineers were obliged to reenter data from
the plans manually into other software. With BIM, we can plug
data directly into a simulation,” says Noisten.
BAU ZEIT – A tool for everyone, including SMEs
To date, smaller trades such as pipe fitters have not been able
to benefit from BIM’s advantages, as the relevant software was
too expensive to be profitable for them. Instead they have contin-
ued with their previous planning methods. The problem is, their
current software is not compatible with BIM software, so pipe fit-
ting companies are left without access to the overall plan and any
changes to it must be sent to them separately. Breaks in commu-
nication of this sort are a frequent cause of building errors.
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation
and Automation IFF in Magdeburg seek to fill this gap with their
IT project BAU ZEIT, with a view to smoothing the path to BIM
for small and medium-sized enterprises. “We’re integrating com-
mon planning tools such as MS Project and Excel into BIM soft-
ware,” explains Stefanie Kabelitz, a scientist at Fraunhofer IFF.
“Communication will become easier, planning effort will
decrease and costs will fall. We expect individual parties to save
up to 30 percent of working time.” The BAU ZEIT tool collects
all information in a central database and communicates any
changes to all the different participants.
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© Photo Fraunhofer IAOVirtual construction meeting at
Fraunhofer IAO.
© Photo AEC3 GmbHExample of a virtual building model.

28. Communicating better with future users and citizens
BIM isn’t just good news for construction professionals:
“laypersons” also benefit from BIM. It allows a building’s future
users to connect with the project early on – doctors monitoring
the construction of a clinic for example. Digital imaging serves
here as a comprehensible visualization tool. It also helps citizens
connect with public building projects, as researchers at Fraun-
hofer IAO found out working with communication scientists
from the University of Hohenheim on the VisB+ project. Previ-
ously, many taxpayers had the feeling that they were only pre-
sented with beautified versions of draft designs for planned con-
struction projects, rather than realistic designs. BIM now makes
it possible for members of the public to view the current planning
status of a project as an intuitive and credible 1:1 virtual model.
Compound eyes for industry and smart-
phone
Fraunhofer researchers have developed a process enabling the
production of a two millimeter flat camera. Similar to the eyes of
insects, its lens is partitioned into 135 tiny facets. Following
nature‘s model, the researchers have named their mini-camera
concept facet VISION.
The mini-camera from the Fraunhofer IOF has a thickness of
only two milli- meters at a resolution of one megapixel. The cam-
eras are therefore suitable for use in the automotive and printing
industries and in medical engineering. Thanks to their low thick-
ness, their basic principle may change the design of future smart-
phones.
Just as the insects’ eyes, the Fraunhofer technology is com-
posed of many small, uniform lenses. They are positioned close
together, similar to the pieces of a mosaic. Each facet receives
only a small section of its surroundings. The insect’s brain aggre-
gates the many individual images of the facets to a whole picture.
In the newly developed facetVISION camera, micro-lenses and
aperture arrays take over these functions. Due to the offset of
each lens to its associated aperture, each optical channel has an
individual viewing direction and always depicts another area of
the field of vision.
"With a camera thickness of only two millimeters, this technol-
ogy, taken from nature’s model, will enable us to achieve a reso-
lution of up to four megapixel", says Andreas Brückner, project
manager at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Preci-
sion Engineering IOF in Jena. "This is clearly a higher resolution
compared to cameras in industrial applications – for example in
robot technology or automobile production." This technology
was developed together with scientists from the Fraunhofer Insti-
tute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen and was funded by the
Fraunhofer-Zukunftsstiftung.
Economical production on wafers
The micro-lenses of the Fraunhofer researchers can get eco-
nomically manufactured in large quantities – using processes
similar to those applied in the semiconductor industry. Computer
chips are mass-produced on wafers (large and thin semiconductor
slices) and subsequently separated by sawing. Accordingly, thou-
sands facetVISION camera lenses can be manufactured at the
Fraunhofer IOF in parallel. "The cameras are suitable in medical
engineering, for instance – for optical sensors, which will be able
to quickly and easily examine blood", says Brückner. "In the
printing industry, however, such cameras are needed to check the
print image at high resolution while the machine is running." Fur-
ther applications: Cameras in cars that help parking or in indus-
trial robots that prevent collisions between man and machines.
An eye on smartphones
Compound eye technology is also suitable for integration into
smartphones: today, their mini camera lens is normally five mil-
limeters thick in order to show a satisfactorily sharp image of the
surroundings. The manufacturers of ultra-thin smarthones face
the following challenge: since the camera is thicker than the
smartphone housing, it sticks out of the smartphone’s back cover.
The manufacturers call this the "camera-bump" – the unaesthetic
"camera bulge". The camera lenses for smartphones are, howev-
er, not made on wafers, but in injection molded plastic. In this
procedure, hot liquid plastic is poured into the mold in a similar
way as batter into a waffle iron. Robots then assemble the fin-
ished lenses into the smartphone camera. "We would like to trans-
fer the insect eye principle to this production technology", says
Brückner. "For example, it will be possible to place several small-
er lenses next to each other in the smartphone camera. The com-
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The first prototype of the technology transfers the images from the
camera to the smartphone by Bluetooth via a transmission box. ©
Photo Fraunhofer IOF
The facetVISION camera can be industrially manufactured in mass
production. Fraunhofer researchers have shown this in trial runs. ©
Photo Fraunhofer IOF

29. bination of facet effect and proven injection molded lenses will
enable resolutions of more than 10 megapixels in a camera
requiring just a thickness of around three and a half millimeters."
Watching computers think
Neural networks are commonly used today to analyze complex
data – for instance to find clues to illnesses in genetic informa-
tion. Ultimately, though, no one knows how these networks actu-
ally work exactly. That is why Fraunhofer researchers developed
software that enables them to look into these black boxes and
analyze how they function.
The software recognizes which parameters a neural network
uses to make decisions. It is of interest for any area in which data
such as text, images and signals are automatically processed and
evaluated by neural networks. For example, the software can ana-
lyze complex production data and deduce which parameters are
decisive for product quality or possible deviations.
Sorting photos on the computer used to be a tedious job. Today,
you simply click on face recognition and instantly get a selection
of photos of your daughter or son. Computers have gotten very
good at analyzing large
volumes of data and
searching for certain
structures, such as faces
in images. This is made
possible by neural net-
works, which have devel-
oped into an established
and sophisticated IT
analysis method (see box,
“How neural networks
function”).
The problem is that it
isn’t just researchers who
currently don’t know
exactly how neural net-
works function step by
step, or why they reach
one result or another.
Neural networks are, in a
sense, black boxes – computer programs that people feed values
into and that reliably return results. If you want to teach a neural
network, for instance, to recognize cats, then you instruct the sys-
tem by feeding it thousands of cat pictures. Just like a small child
that slowly learns to distinguish cats from dogs, the neural net-
work, too, learns automatically. “In many cases, though,
researchers are less interested in the result and far more interest-
ed in what the neural network actually does – how it reaches deci-
sions,” says Dr. Wojciech Samek, head of the Machine Learning
Group at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI in Berlin. So
Samek and his team, in collaboration with colleagues from TU
Berlin, developed a method that makes it possible to watch a neu-
ral network think.
Machine learning enables customized cancer treatments
This is important, for instance, in detecting diseases. We
already have the capability today to feed patients’ genetic data
into computers – or neural networks – which then analyze the
probability of a patient having a certain genetic disorder. “But it
would be much more interesting to know precisely which charac-
teristics the program bases its decisions on,” says Samek. It could
be certain genetic defects the patient has – and these, in turn,
could be a possible target for a cancer treatment that is tailored to
individual patients.
Neural networks in reverse
The researchers’ method allows them to watch the work of the
neural networks in reverse: they work through the program back-
wards, starting from the result. “We can see exactly where a cer-
tain group of neurons made a certain decision, and how strongly
this decision impacted the result,” says Samek. The researchers
have already impressively demonstrated – multiple times – that
the method works. For instance, they compared two programs
that are publicly available on the Internet and that are both capa-
ble of recognizing horses in images. The result was surprising.
The first program actually recognized the horses’bodies. The sec-
ond one, however, focused on the copyright symbols on the pho-
tos, which pointed to forums for horse lovers, or riding and breed-
ing associations, enabling
the program to achieve a
high success rate even
though it had never learned
what horses look like.
Applications in big
data
“So you can see how
important it is to under-
stand exactly how such a
network functions,” says
Samek. This knowledge is
also of particular interest to
industry. “It is conceivable,
for instance, that the oper-
ating data of a complex
production plant could be
analyzed to deduce which
parameters impact product
quality or cause it to fluc-
tuate,” he says. The invention is also interesting for many other
applications that involve the neural analysis of large or complex
data volumes. “In another experiment, we were able to show
which parameters a network uses to decide whether a face
appears young or old.”
According to Samek, for a long time banks have even been
using neural networks to analyze bank customers’ creditworthi-
ness. To do this, large volumes of customer data are collected and
evaluated by a neural network. “If we knew how the network
reaches its decision, we could reduce the data volume right from
the start by selecting the relevant parameters,” he says. This
would certainly be in the customers’ interests, too. At the CeBIT
trade fair in Hannover from March 20 to 24, 2017, Samek’s team
of researchers will demonstrate how they use their software to
analyze the black boxes of neural networks – and how these net-
works can deduce a person’s age or sex from their face, or recog-
nize animals.
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Fraunhofer HHI’s analysis software uses algorithms to visualize com-
plex learning processes (schematic diagram). © Photo Fraunhofer HHI

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