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Yahoo
7 days ago
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USI Partners with Customer on GPS Bike Computer Project, Delivering Durable Rugged Design
SHANGHAI, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., USI, a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing services, is collaborating with a customer to develop a GPS bike computer through its Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) service. The project responds to increasing global demand for high-performance, durable cycling electronics in a rapidly expanding market. According to a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the global market for GPS bike computers was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $1.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% from 2024 to 2030. This market is driven by rising interest in outdoor activities, fitness tracking, and smart mobility solutions. However, durability remains a top concern among end-users, particularly cyclists who operate in extreme environmental conditions and expect reliable performance from their gear. With over two decades of experience in designing and manufacturing rugged, thinner, and lighter devices, USI is uniquely positioned to address these challenges. The company works closely with customers to understand their pain points and long-term product strategies. By analyzing the product roadmap and selecting key components, USI's engineering team proposes a rugged design that emphasizes durability, reliability, and resistance to harsh conditions. "Our JDM model allows customers to benefit from USI's turnkey solutions—from concept design and system integration to volume production," said Mark Zou, the Director of the Vertical Mobility Solutions Center, USI. For the GPS bike computer project, we delivered a robust design solution that meets both functional performance and ruggedness requirements, ensuring the device can withstand tough terrains, vibration, and weather elements." USI's continued investment design expertise and customer-centric innovation supports the growing needs of the smart mobility market and reflects its commitment to quality, reliability, and partnership. About USI (SSE: 601231) USI, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., is a global leader in electronic design and manufacturing as well as a leader in the field of SiP (System-in-Package) technology. With Asteelflash and Hirschmann Car Communication, USI has 30 production and service locations across four continents of Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, and offers customer diversified electronic products with D(MS)2 services: Design, Manufacturing, Miniaturization, Industrial software, and hardware Solutions, and material procurement, logistics and maintenance Services. USI is a subsidiary of ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX). To learn more, please visit and engage with us on LinkedIn and YouTube. View original content: SOURCE USI Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
USI to propose no tuition increase at public forum June 5
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana (USI) is proposing that tuition and mandatory fees be held flat for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years in response to a recommendation by the Governor and Indiana Commission for Higher Education, as well as a desire 'to maintain affordable educational excellence.' Officials say a hearing to solicit public comment will take place at 10 a.m. on June 5 in the Griffin Center. Under Indiana Code, each state educational institution is required to set tuition and fees for a two-year period following the adoption of the State's biennial budget and to hold a public hearing before the adoption of any proposed rate increases. IN State Comptroller Nieshalla calls to delist Chinese companies According to USI, the university recommends that the 2025-26 and 2026-27 per-semester, credit-hour student fee remain at the 2024-25 amount of $299.19 for Indiana resident undergraduate students; $446.94 for Indiana resident graduate students; $727.23 for non-resident undergraduate students and $875.33 for non-resident graduate students. Officials say it is also recommended that the other mandatory fees not be increased for 2025-26 and 2026-27. It should be noted USI is the latest in a list of schools opting for no tuition increase. This comes on the heels of Harvard offering free tuition for families that make less than $200K. Eyewitness News is looking into other area universities who are considering a similar approach. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Feit Electric Acquires Universal Security Instruments' Assets and Brand
Strategic acquisition expands Feit Electric into the home safety category with the trusted USI brand and patented alarm technologies United Security Instruments Line of Home Safety Products LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Feit Electric, a leading global manufacturer of lighting and smart home solutions, today announced it has acquired substantially all the assets of Universal Security Instruments Inc. (NYSE American: UUU), including its trusted brand and portfolio of patented home safety technologies. Founded in 1969, Universal Security Instruments (USI) has been a pioneer in smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide alarm innovation for more than five decades. With 11 U.S. patents and a strong retail presence across North America, USI is a name consumers trust to protect what matters most. 'This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for Feit Electric as we expand into the home safety category,' said Alan Feit, president of Feit Electric. 'By adding USI's proven technology and respected brand to our portfolio, we can offer retailers and consumers a more complete suite of solutions for the modern home. We're committed to carrying forward USI's legacy of innovation, while enhancing its reach with Feit Electric's resources and retail partnerships.' Under Feit Electric's ownership, the USI brand will continue to operate as a standalone line, with a focused mission on delivering reliable, easy-to-use safety and security products. The brand will retain its core identity while gaining access to Feit Electric's global scale, enhanced product development capabilities, and industry-leading execution. 'The addition of Universal Security Instruments strengthens our expanding brand portfolio, which now includes Feit Electric, LIFX, and USI, each tailored to meet different customer needs with complementary value propositions,' said Sunil Ramchandani, chief strategy officer at Feit Electric. 'This multi-brand strategy enables us to deepen retail partnerships, expand consumer choice, and lead across key smart home and safety categories.' Feit Electric will work closely with retail partners to support the USI brand with updated assortments, refreshed packaging, enhanced marketing, and expanded online visibility. The result will be a stronger, more innovative offering in both traditional and smart safety categories built for today's connected home. About Feit ElectricFeit Electric is a leading global manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting and smart home products, committed to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in California, Feit Electric delivers cutting-edge solutions that make homes safer, smarter, and more sustainable. The company's trusted brands—Feit Electric, LIFX, and USI serve millions of customers through leading retailers and distribution partners worldwide. For more information, visit or Media Contact: press@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Irish citizens urged to prepare for international travel as consular cases rise
Consular assistance cases handled by the Department of Foreign Affairs have increased by 22% this year compared to the same period last year. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris said the rise in the number of people contacting the department for help underlines the importance of "personal and practical preparation for international travel". Consular assistance is provided by Ireland's embassies or consulates to its citizens abroad, especially in emergencies, such as arrests, accidents or lost passports. The department has launched an initiative to encourage young people to 'Make the Right Memories' by staying safe, informed and connected while travelling abroad. Officials have also updated travel advice for Irish citizens visiting the United States, warning of possible "serious consequences" for those who fail to cooperate with border officials or provide inaccurate information. "Previous convictions in the United States, misleading information about the purpose of your stay, entry without inspection, or even a slight overstay during travel can have serious consequences," the department said on in its website. It cautioned that authorities may search electronic devices - including phones, computers or tablets - on entry to the US. Since taking office earlier this year, President Donald Trump has announced a number of immigration-related executive orders that focus on stricter border policy and tighter visa-vetting procedures. Officials at US Customs and Border Protection could always search devices. However, there have been reports that authorities have ramped up the practice. The Department of Foreign Affairs said that failure to adhere to immigration law could lead to refusal of entry at the border, detention and possible removal from the US. "They may request your passwords and they are not required to provide a reason for doing so. If you refuse, they may deny you entry to the United States. "Furthermore, the US authorities have indicated that they may consider activity on social media when making decisions about your immigration status. "The US authorities have indicated that this includes applicants for lawful permanent residence status and student visa holders," the department warned. Last month, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) urged students to be "cautious" about the potential risks involved in "activism" while on J1 visas in the US this summer and called on the Irish Government to provide clarity on travel advice. "While activism is a vital part of student life and a right that should be protected, it is important that students fully understand the possible consequences for their visa status, including the risk of deportation, and take steps to safeguard their participation in such activities," said the USI, which represents over 350,000 students across Ireland. At the time, on 15 April, Mr Harris said the travel advice for the US had not changed, although the department kept "these things" under constant review. Three days later, on 18 April, officials updated the advice for US travel. The minister said the department has partnered with USIT this year to ensure that the close to 5,500 Irish students taking part in the J1 programme are prepared for their US trips. Ireland's global network of more than 100 embassies and consulates, covering over 200 countries and territories, is available to help Irish citizens abroad, along with a 24-hour consular support team in Dublin. Mr Harris urged all travellers to visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website for the latest advice.
Irish Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Times
Demand for J1 visas to work in US remains high despite concerns about Trump border controls
Demand for J1 visas this summer remains high among Irish students, according to travel providers, despite concerns over border controls and access to jobs under the Trump administration's new hardline immigration policies. In April, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) urged caution for those who would be travelling to the US on J1 visas this summer. Following the US administration's decision last month to begin screening the social media accounts of immigrants, visa applicants and foreign students for what it has called 'anti-Semitic activity', the union said it was important that those travelling 'fully understand' the possible consequences for their visa status, including the risk of deportation. USI president Chris Clifford said students have 'safety concerns' about the current situation in the US. READ MORE 'There's always concern but it has increased significantly this year. There has been more [concern] this year, more conversations around it, with the student unions and USI ... they [students] have concerns about arriving, having their phone searched, being detained or being deported,' he said. Ellen Clusker, a final-year UCD English and history student from Dublin, will travel to Maine in three weeks where she has secured work at a summer camp. 'I never debated not going but I have worries,' said Ms Clusker, who has been hearing recently how people 'going over are having their phone searched'. 'It's quite invasive but I'm not sure how true those concerns are ... I only have Instagram and it's private. Some friends have deleted Twitter [X] or some tweets that they are worried about, but I personally won't be. 'Even some friends are saying: 'Oh have you seen this?' and I'm like: 'Stop panicking me,'' she said. While her father has been 'encouraging', Ms Clusker says her mother is worried about her upcoming travel plans – 'she keeps sending me news articles.' Other students chose not to give their real names, feeling it may jeopardise any future plans to visit the US. One such student from Munster Technological University in Cork, Sarah* (21), and two friends have decided to forgo their J1 plans this summer amid growing safety concerns. 'We all started the application process and we all paid just under €1,000, but with everything that happened with tariffs, seeing stories of ICE [the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement] taking people into custody and also people being denied entry, it made us a bit nervous," she said. 'So we said we wouldn't go ahead with it. It's a real shame and we're all really disappointed but it just isn't safe.' For Sarah, the decision is 'about freedom of speech ... we wouldn't want to go and feel like we couldn't post something on our Instagram story that wouldn't align with Trump's ideals'. 'If that was taken and used against me and there was a mark on my record that I was denied entry or if I was deported, that would ruin any chance of going to the States again.' Laura*, a second-year Irish and translation student from University of Galway, is getting ready to travel to Ohio this week where she will work as a camp instructor for three months. This will be Laura's first visit to the States – 'I have always wanted to go to America' – and she is feeling uneasy after reading recent news stories and USI's statement last month. 'By the time that came out, I felt I was already too far in with the application process. I do worry, hearing all the stories of protests being shut down in the US.' Laura has been involved in student activism but doesn't 'plan on doing that in the States because it's too risky'. Offering advice to those who may be feeling concerned in advance of travelling to the US, Clifford said students should 'proceed with caution' when it comes to what they post online. 'The digital footprint goes a long way,' he said. 'Keep communicating with your family, tell them where you are and what you are doing, that's big ... Keep informed and most importantly prioritise the safety of you and your friends if you are travelling together.' Work-abroad organisation Usit said there were just over 5,500 J1 visas issued last year, with numbers for 2025 expected to be similar. Although figures have not yet been released for this year, Sheelagh Daly, director of sales in Ireland with the Council on International Educational Exchange said it had not seen any decline in demand for this summer's working visas. Figures provided by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the US Department of State, which oversees the J1 programme, show 3,722 students travelled from Ireland to the US in 2024. Similar uptake was seen in 2023, when 3,673 travelled, and 2022 when 3,660 participants were recorded. These figures represent the amount of BridgeUSA J1 Summer Work and Travel programme participants, not including participants in the US Summer Camp or Internship programmes.
