MONTEREY PARK, CA - Focus Universal Inc. (Nasdaq: FCUV) has announced the successful completion of the certification process for its Universal Smart Device and associated sensors. The certifications were issued by accredited laboratories GRG Metrology & Test Group Co., Ltd. and Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd., both based in Asia. The certified products include the universal smart device, pH sensor, total dissolved solids (TDS) sensor, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) sensor, total dissolved oxygen sensor, and turbidity sensors. These certificates and reports hold international credibility, facilitating Focus's expansion into both local and global markets.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been touted as a transformative technology, but its widespread adoption has been hampered by high R&D costs, technical complexity, and long development cycles. Focus's Universal Smart IoT platform directly addresses these challenges. Instead of developing customized IoT systems from scratch, engineers can use this platform as a common foundation, potentially eliminating up to 90% of the hardware and software development typically required. This innovation aims to make IoT as simple and cost-effective as traditional standalone devices while offering full IoT capabilities. Achieving this feat took over 20 years of development, not only to establish the platform but also to create compatible industrial sensors and prove the technology's practicality, scalability, and commercial viability.
Dr. Desheng Wang, CEO of Focus Universal, highlighted the significance of this milestone: “The completion of the certification process is therefore a significant step forward. It removes a key commercialization barrier and allows us to move from technology development toward broader domestic and international market deployment. Obtaining the required certifications for our Universal Smart IoT devices and industrial sensors removes a major barrier to commercialization and enables us to market our products domestically and globally.”
The timing is crucial as the IoT market is poised for explosive growth. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices worldwide is expected to surge from 19.8 billion in 2025 to over 40.6 billion by 2034. The global IoT market, valued at USD 1.18 trillion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 2.65 trillion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 11.4% from 2024 to 2030. Despite this tremendous potential, industry surveys reveal a high failure rate for IoT projects: Cisco reports a 75% failure rate, while Microsoft found that 30% of projects fail at the early proof-of-concept stage. Focus Universal's technology was specifically developed to address these challenges, aiming to unlock the full potential of the IoT revolution and deliver up to 90% cost savings and unprecedented simplification of IoT deployment.
For the Long Beach area and beyond, this certification means that Focus Universal's products are now ready for broader market entry. The company's Universal Smart IoT platform could significantly lower the barrier for businesses and municipalities looking to adopt IoT solutions, potentially accelerating smart city initiatives, industrial automation, and environmental monitoring. By reducing development time and costs, the technology could enable smaller companies to leverage IoT capabilities that were previously accessible only to large corporations with substantial R&D budgets.
Focus Universal Inc. is a provider of patented hardware and software design technologies for IoT and 5G. The company has developed five disruptive patented technology platforms with 26 patents and patents pending, along with eight trademarks pending. These technologies are designed to reduce costs, shorten product development timelines, and lower energy usage while improving range, speed, efficiency, and security. As a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq, Focus Universal is committed to innovation and long-term value creation through strategic investments and business development.
