January 30, 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of "O'Shea Insights," my newsletter to keep you informed about what's happening at Taoglas® and the latest innovations shaping connectivity. 

A warm welcome to new readers and to those who’ve been with me since the beginning - thank you for your continued support!  

January always brings a sense of excitement for the possibilities that lie ahead. So, in this first 2025 issue, I’d like to share my thoughts on a topic I’m personally very excited about: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it means for Taoglas. 

AI has been a buzzworthy topic for years, but a moment at CES earlier this month convinced me we’re on the brink of AI playing a much more significant role in our daily lives and businesses. During his keynote speech at CES, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the rapid advancements in AI, particularly in "physical AI" - a term encompassing autonomous vehicles, drones, factory automation, and humanoid robots - and predicted the emergence of "the first multi-trillion-dollar robotics industry." 

Jensen's words made me reflect on the opportunities this presents for everyone in the tech industry: decreased costs, increased computing power, and the broader availability of NVIDIA's chips will and accelerate breakthroughs across the robotics and autonomous vehicles industries in the coming year.  

However, realizing these advancements requires vast amounts of real-world data and extensive testing, it will still take some time to get many of these exciting applications to mass market. A critical aspect of capturing all this data is the antenna. Reliable, high-performance antennas form the backbone of these technologies, ensuring connectivity for GNSS, Cellular, Wi-Fi®, and other wireless platforms. They are essential in this era of Physical AI, and here at Taoglas, we are committed to leading the way with award-winning solutions and unparalleled expertise.    

So, how is Taoglas embracing AI?

AI is a game-changer for us. We have started to adopt AI internally for efficiency gains and for designing our products. But for me, our biggest AI win was the recent launch of our Antenna Integrator, part of our AntennaXpert AI suite. The Antenna Integrator allows engineers to jumpstart prototypes, bypass traditional design barriers, and streamline antenna integration. Powered by AI, engineers can now digitally guide Taoglas antennas onto their PCB and receive a personalized report in 24 hours. Dive into the tool by clicking here.  

Another way we're embracing AI is by using the latest electromagnetic software and design tools to simulate more real-world scenarios and integrations, making our design processes faster and our products more relevant and robust. From identifying potential failures in the field to enabling engineers to design with greater confidence, AI helps us meet the highest performance and reliability standards.  

As we expand our operations globally - whether through our production facilities in Taiwan or India including our final assembly locations in the US and Ireland - we face the challenge of maintaining consistent quality across all our international locations. We'll continue to tackle this challenge by being meticulous about our testing and process improvements while integrating AI into our manufacturing processes. Our products undergo 100% quality control because we understand that reliability isn’t optional; it’s expected, and even more so in this new era of AI. 

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Now, What's Happening at Taoglas?

WEBINAR: The future of long-range connectivity with Taoglas, Nordic Semiconductor and DigiKey Electronics

Cellular networks and satellite communication have seen tremendous advancements in recent years, driven by the need for greater data throughput, broader coverage, lower latency, and innovative applications across industries. These advancements are pushing the boundaries of long-range connectivity, offering opportunities for improved global communication, emergency services, and the development of new technologies such as autonomous systems, precision agriculture, and the Internet of Things (IoT).  

Join industry leaders Baha Badran, Global Head of Engineering at Taoglas, and Kjartan Furset, Senior Technical Product Manager for Cellular IoT at Nordic Semiconductor, as they discuss the latest advancements and applications in cellular and satellite technology. They will provide valuable insights into the future of long-range connectivity. 

This one is not to be missed! Register by clicking the link here.

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PODCAST: Innovations and Insights into Embedded Antennas with Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio

I was thrilled to get the chance to speak with Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio, Editor-in-chief of Power Electronics News and embedded.com, as well as an EE Times correspondent for his podcast. It was a great discussion, where we uncovered the design principles, material choices, and integration challenges that define the performance and reliability of Taoglas antennas.

You can listen to our discussion by clicking the link here.

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I’m excited to share more about what 2025 has in store. In my next email, I will discuss NTN trends and explain how Taoglas’ engineering team continually innovates to meet these challenges. While we cannot predict the future, one thing is certain: as we enter the new year, everyone at Taoglas is dedicated to leading the way in connectivity and innovation. Our goal is to empower our customers and partners to achieve more through groundbreaking antenna technologies.

Thank you for taking the time to explore this issue of O'Shea Insights. Let’s stay connected! I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback on these topics, so feel free to reach out with your suggestions.

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Until next time.  

Is mise, le meas (Kind Regards), 

Dermot O'Shea 

CEO and Co-Founder, Taoglas.