Focus Universal Inc. (Nasdaq: FCUV) announced that its Universal Smart Device and associated sensors have successfully completed the certification process conducted by accredited laboratories GRG Metrology & Test Group Co., Ltd. and Centre Testing International Group Co., Ltd. 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 certifications, issued by laboratories with international credibility, are expected to facilitate the company's expansion into both local and global markets.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded as a transformative technology, yet its widespread adoption has been hampered by high research and development costs, technical complexity, and lengthy development cycles. Focus Universal's Universal Smart IoT platform aims to address these challenges by providing a common foundation that can potentially eliminate up to 90% of the hardware and software development typically required for customized IoT systems. This approach allows engineers to bypass the need to build IoT systems from scratch, making IoT as simple and cost-effective as traditional standalone devices while retaining full IoT capabilities.
Achieving this level of simplicity and efficiency required more than two decades of development. The company not only established the Universal Smart IoT platform but also developed compatible industrial sensors to demonstrate the technology's practicality, scalability, and commercial viability. According to Dr. Desheng Wang, CEO of Focus Universal, “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.”
The timing of this certification is particularly relevant given the rapid growth of the IoT market. According to Statista, the number of IoT devices worldwide is projected to increase 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 expected to reach USD 2.65 trillion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 11.4% from 2024 to 2030. However, despite this growth potential, industry surveys indicate that most IoT projects fail. Cisco reports a 75% failure rate, and Microsoft found that 30% of projects fail at the proof-of-concept stage.
Focus Universal's technology was specifically developed to overcome these challenges by offering up to 90% cost savings and simplifying IoT deployment. By doing so, the company aims to accelerate IoT adoption and unlock the full potential of the IoT revolution for the global base of 19.8 billion IoT device users. The successful certification of its devices and sensors is a crucial milestone that paves the way for broader market penetration and positions the company to capitalize on the expanding IoT landscape.
