MILAN, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASKO, the Scandinavian brand of premium kitchen, laundry, and professional appliances, is celebrating 75 years of innovation since its first washing machine with an interactive exhibition at Milan Design Week from April 8 to 13, along with the launch of its latest innovations. Continuing its legacy of blending cutting-edge technology with timeless design, ASKO is showcasing its award-winning NYACRAFT ovens with Celsius°Cookingâ„¢ technology, the Nordic Fresh 2.0 Refrigeration and Scandinavian Laundry Care 2.0 in Milan, set in unique installations created in collaboration with Marmo Arredo.
To mark its 75 years of innovation since a young farmer in Sweden invented its first washing machine, ASKO has collaborated with VOGUE Adria on an exclusive editorial feature that explores ASKO's new washing machine range. Created with renowned photographer Branislav SimonÄík, the photoshoot was done at the historic Läckö Castle near Lidköping, Sweden where the first ASKO washing machine was invented. It will appear in the inaugural issue of VOGUE LIVING magazine which will be presented at Milan Design Week and displayed at the ASKO exhibition.
From energy-efficient laundry systems to innovative kitchen solutions, ASKO has continually set new standards in functionality and design. Its exhibition at Milan Design Week showcases the ASKO Attention to Detail design approach that combines meticulous craftsmanship with forward-thinking innovations to create products that are both beautiful and highly functional.
Packed with innovations and smart features, ASKO's kitchen and laundry appliances are designed with true Scandinavian craftsmanship, enhancing everyday living with their minimalist aesthetics and superior level of finishing in every detail.
The three major new platforms in laundry, cooling, and ovens that ASKO brings to Milan Design Week have each won prestigious iF Design Awards in 2025.
The ASKO Scandinavian Laundry Care 2.0, featuring the Steel Sealâ„¢ washing machine shows how the company continues to lead in laundry care with innovations that prioritize hygiene and sustainability.
ASKO's built-in and freestanding refrigeration appliances are designed to be as stylish as they are functional, with a special focus on the Kitchen Fit installation features of ASKO freestanding range.
The NYACRAFT ovens from ASKO's Celsius ovens range offer a perfect blend of precision and versatility. Offering a suite of advanced features, they are available in both Frame and Glass designs.
The ASKO History of Innovation exhibition welcomes visitors daily from April 8 to 13, 10.00 to 17.00. It is located at Via delle Erbe 2a, Milano, in the Brera Design District.
About ASKO
For more than 75 years, ASKO has combined traditional Scandinavian design with state-of-the-art technology and innovation to create high-quality products that not only make life better, but which are also better for peoples' health and the planet. This focus on quality, design, innovation and the environment has taken ASKO on an inspiring journey filled with incredible achievements, world-first innovations and many memorable milestones – from the invention of very first washing machine to being awarded prestigious design and environmental awards for the smart cooking technology and sustainable designs.
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Celebrating 75 Years of Scandinavian Innovation: ASKO Launches Groundbreaking Home Appliances at Milan Design Week
Celebrating 75 Years of Scandinavian Innovation: ASKO Launches Groundbreaking Home Appliances at Milan Design Week
SHANGHAI, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- USI announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Universal Optoeletronics Co., Ltd., completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in EugenLight Technologies.
USI is actively expanding its presence in the optical communications field by collaborating with upstream and downstream partners in the industry chain to establish comprehensive capabilities from design to mass-production. The company aims to secure a position at the core of the global optical interconnect ecosystem, leveraging synergies with its parent company ASE Holdings to jointly build a leading advantage in the optoelectronic packaging and testing sector, which will enable USI to capture new opportunities in rack-level system integration for data centers.
EugenLight Technologies, founded in October 2016, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of high-data rate optoelectronic components and optical engines. Drawing upon its leading technological capabilities and product reliability, the company has become a strategic partner to several top-tier optical transceiver vendors, with its flagship products in the core supply chain of global optical communication industry.
EugenLight is among the pioneers in developing silicon photonics integration technology. In recent years, the demand for high-density, low-power optical interconnects in AI data centers has accelerated the evolution of silicon photonics interconnect technology, driving strong demand from major new customers. The company's optoelectronic integration technology is also applicable in emerging areas such as space optical communications, LiDAR, and photonic computing, implicating significant potential for business expansion.
Upon closing of the transaction, EugenLight's management team will remain in place, ensuring continuity and to strengthen its relationships with existing clients, suppliers, and partners, while tapping into new markets and expanding client base. This transaction will broaden USI's optical communications product offerings and enhance its capabilities matrix to better serve top-tier clients. Harnessing USI's industry chain and client resources, EugenLight is poised to accelerate its growth.
Dr. Simon Xu, chairman of EugenLight, said, "Since the creation of EugenLight almost a decade ago, we have stayed committed to developing optoelectronic integration technologies and products. Today, as the tide of generative AI presents magnificent opportunities for optical interconnects, we are determined to become part of USI, aiming to be empowered by USI's global platform, expanding global manufacturing capacity and client base, strengthening the supply chain, and thereby accelerating the success of EugenLight. Our focus persists in advanced optical interconnect technologies and products including NPO and CPO. We anticipate our integration into USI's global service and quality systems, in pursuit of becoming the most trusted technology partner for global clients."
Jeffrey Chen, Chairman of USI, stated, "USI's innovative businesses in the data center sector cover three major areas: computing/accelerator boards, optical interconnects, and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power supply. By continuously driving industry resource integration, USI has established itself as a leader through technological evolution. EugenLight Technologies' integration into USI marks a significant milestone in the development of USI's optical interconnect business. With strong technical expertise and an excellent reputation among clients, EugenLight will play a key role for USI's growth in this field. USI will fully support EugenLight in scaling up and becoming a global brand in optical interconnect and optoelectronic applications."
Looking ahead, USI will capitalize on its advantages as a listed company and continue investing in and consolidating the optical interconnect industry, aiming to be established as a key member and trusted partner within the global optical interconnect ecosystem.
About USI (601231.SH)
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. USI has 30 production and service locations across four continents of Asia, Europe, Americas, and Africa, and offers customer diversified electronic products with D(MS)2 product 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 www.usiglobal.com or engage with us on LinkedIn and YouTube.
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USI Subsidiary Universal Optoelectronics Acquires Controlling Stake in Eugenlight Technologies, Advancing Optical Interconnect Industry Integration
