Acer

Acer is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the family Sapindaceae, commonly known as maples. There are roughly 130 species native to temperate regions across the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Asia, Europe, and North America. Maples are typically deciduous, with leaves that are often palmately lobed and simple, and they produce winged seeds called samaras. The genus is valued for ornamental use in landscapes and for ecological roles in forests. Several species, most notably the sugar maple (Acer saccharum), are associated with the production of maple syrup, while others provide timber or are used as ornamental trees.

In a broader linguistic sense, acer is a Latin word meaning sharp, sour, or bitter, and it forms the etymological root behind some English terms such as acerbic. The word is rarely used on its own in modern English, but its influence appears in related scientific and descriptive terminology.

Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics company. It designs and sells personal computers, tablets, monitors, projectors, servers, storage devices, and other related products, with a global distribution network. The company was founded in 1976 as Multitech Co., Ltd. and later adopted the Acer name. Headquartered in Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Acer has been one of the world’s largest PC manufacturers, producing products under brands including Acer Aspire and Predator for different market segments.