(PR) Transcend Launches New 218-Layer 3D NAND Storage Solutions for AI Computing and Edge Applications Transcend Information launched new industrial SSD and memory card solutions using 218-layer 3D NAND flash technology, targeting AI computing and edge applications. The lineup includes the PCIe Gen 5 MTE740A with speeds up to 14,000 MB/s, addressing AIoT, smart manufacturing, and data-intensive workloads. Global leader in storage and embedded solutions, Transcend Information, Inc. Transcend , today announced its new generation of industrial SSD and memory card solutions powered by advanced 218-layer 3D NAND flash technology. Featuring optimized architecture and increased storage density, the new product lineup unlocks the full potential of next-generation flash memory performance to address the growing demands of AIoT edge computing and smart manufacturing. Designed for data-intensive environments, these solutions empower a wide range of applications across industrial automation, data centers, and intelligent surveillance systems. High-Performance SSDs for AI and Data-Intensive Workloads Transcend's latest family of 218-layer SSDs is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of AI-driven applications. Leading the lineup is the flagship MTE740A, featuring a high-speed PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 compliance. Delivering sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and random read performance of up to 2.1 million IOPS, the MTE740A enables rapid processing of massive AI datasets and real-time analytics. To address a broad range of embedded computing needs, Transcend also introduces the MTE770A PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD, the compact MTE490A PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 2242 SSD for space-constrained embedded systems, and the SATA III-based 2.5-inch SSD490K.