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With the implementation of NFPA 715, the performance standards for residential and commercial natural gas alarms have become significantly more stringent. Under the context, choosing the appropriate gas sensing technology is critical to ensure accuracy, reliability, and long-term stability in natural gas leak detection.

With the increasing reliance on natural gas in both residential and commercial settings, the risks associated with gas leaks have become more prominent. To mitigate the risk, the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) introduced NFPA 715 – Standard for the Installation of Fuel Gases Detection and Warning Equipment, the first comprehensive standard specifically addressing the installation of fuel gas detection systems in residential and light commercial occupancies in the US.

Modern residential building design increasingly emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), as exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM), carbon dioxide (CO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can pose significant health risks. Fresh air systems play a key role in monitoring air parameters, removing contaminants and supplying clean air. To address the growing demand for intelligent and efficient indoor air quality monitoring, technological innovation in sensing and control has become essential. Cubic, a leading manufacturer of gas sensors and analyzers, has developed a full range of product portfolio tailored for fresh air systems.

In industrial environments where dust concentration is high, and affected by unstable climate conditions, traditional monitoring equipment frequently face challenges. For example, standard monitoring equipment are prone to dust accumulation, humidity interference, and signal anomalies such as zero readings, over-range values, and significant data drift.

Semiconductor manufacturing is one of the most complex and demanding industrial processes in the modern world. As the foundation of technologies ranging from smartphones and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, the semiconductor manufacturing process involves multiple aspects that require extreme precision of monitoring, to achieve ultra-clean environments, and strict control over process parameters.

The manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries requires a highly controlled environment, stringent safety protocols, and robust quality assurance mechanisms throughout every stage of production. The process is typically divided into five core steps: Material Preparation - Electrode Manufacturing - Cell Assembly - Formation & Aging - Final Testing. At each of these stages, the integration of environmental air monitoring, safety monitoring, and process quality monitoring solutions ensures not only product consistency and safety but also operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.

As the global climate change problem becomes increasingly serious, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a common goal of governments and many enterprises. In Europe, The European Union launched F-gas regulation that aims to phase down high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants, driving the HVAC&R industry and Heat Pump industry toward sustainable alternatives.

In lithium battery production, NMP (N-Methyl pyrrolidone), a critical solvent, is widely applied to dissolve binders including PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) for preparing cathode slurry. However, NMP features corrosive nature, posing risks to production equipment and battery performance, necessitating its removal through baking processes. Additionally, NMP’s flammability and explosivity at concentrations beyond the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) demand rigorous safety controls. Accurate NMP detection will directly have impacts on battery performance, equipment integrity, and personnel safety. Therefore, it is vital to monitor NMP in manufacturing facilities.

In the context of modern residential building design, there is an increasing focus on improving indoor air quality (IAQ). Pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), carbon dioxide (CO2), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), often cause poor indoor air quality, which can have serious health consequences. Therefore, improving IAQ is crucial for occupant health.

On November 20, H.E. Mr. Máté Pesti, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Hungary to the People’s Republic of China, led a delegation to visit Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co.,Ltd. The Chairman of Cubic, Dr. Youhui Xiong, along with the relevant team members, warmly received the ambassador and his team.

On May 7, 2025, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Cubic,” stock code: 688665.SH) officially released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report (hereinafter referred to as “the Report”). The Report systematically presents Cubic's innovative practices and outstanding achievements in the areas of environmental protection, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG). It also highlights the Cubic's commitment as a tech-driven enterprise to promoting high-quality economic and social development and addressing global challenges.

09. May. 2025 — Cubic has successfully exhibited its latest innovations at SENSOR+TEST 2025 international trade fair, showcasing how its smart technologies and sensing solutions empower the six key application fields, including oil & gas, semiconductor manufacturing, medical & healthcare, automotive electronics, HVAC & refrigeration, and heating boiler & furnace.

The HVAC industry is transitioning to lower global warming potential refrigerants under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, which phases down older refrigerants and sets new standards for air conditioners and heat pumps. As part of this transition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set transition dates for new equipment required to use new refrigerants, commonly referred to as A2L & A3 refrigerants.

In recent years, the overall scale of global flat panel display market has been growing, with the increasing demand for downstream consumer electronics such as TVs, computers, and mobile phones, as well as commercial displays, automotive displays, medical displays, and other specialized display products.

Cubic’s Smart HVAC Controllers and IAQ Monitors integrate advanced NDIR, LSD, and MEMS technologies to optimize indoor air quality (IAQ) and improve energy efficiency in modern buildings. Compliant with global standards like ASHRAE and WELL, our solutions help reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting ventilation based on real-time environmental data.

Under the global epidemic spread of COVID-19, many countries have taken actions to improve ventilation to chase away COVID-19. The targets are to improve the air circulation in public buildings, public offices, museums, theatres, universities and schools, so as to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

In semiconductor manufacturing industry, to minimize yield losses, it is essential for semiconductor fabrication plants (semiconductor fabs) to adopt rigorous contamination control strategies in the cleanrooms. Normally, particulate matter is one of the major sources of micro-contamination in semiconductor manufacturing processes, which needs to be monitored continuously.

Flat panel display (FPD) manufacturing involves the production of various types of displays such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, and others, which requires manufacturing process with precision and cleanliness to ensure high-quality products. Cleanrooms for FPD manufacturing should be designed to minimize the level of particles and also to control the filtered air supply by monitoring temperature, humidity, and pressure levels.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, controlling airborne particles is essential to ensure the purity and safety of pharmaceutical products. Cubic 2.83LPM Particle Counter OPC-6303 Series and 28.3LPM Particle Counter OPC-6510 Series can be applied for monitor cleanroom indoor environmental conditions of production areas, and storage facilities, meeting regulatory requirements for airborne particulate levels monitoring and control.

In lithium-ion battery manufacturing, particularly in electrode material preparation and cell assembly processes, controlling airborne particulate contamination is crucial to ensure the performance and reliability of battery products. To help monitor and control contamination during battery fabrication process, Cubic has designed 2.83LPM Particle Counter OPC-6303 Series and 28.3LPM Particle Counter OPC-6510 Series, based on its core light scattering technology.

According to a recent World Fab Forecast issued by Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers International (SEMI), more than 50% of semiconductor yield losses can be attributed to micro-contamination.

Particulate matter pollution is one of the major causes of equipment failure within data centers. Keeping particulate matter pollution in data centers at low levels can reduce equipment failure rates while also cutting down operating costs.