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Meiogenix Announces $13 Million Series A Financing Round Led by Sofinnova Partners

Co-investors include Genoa Ventures, Bpifrance, Casdin Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments

Paris, France, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meiogenix, an agriculture biotech company using the process of Chromosome Editing to expand genetic diversity in food and agriculture, announced today the closing of a $13 million (€11 million) Series A financing round, led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation from Genoa Ventures, Bpifrance, Casdin Capital and Alexandria Venture Investments.

“We’re at an exciting stage of our development,” said Luc Mathis, CEO of Meiogenix. “The Series A funding will provide capital for our implementation in the United States and further product development. The caliber of our global investor syndicate reflects our international expansion strategy to pursue innovation in Europe and focus product development in North America.”

Meiogenix has developed an innovative approach to common problems in agriculture, addressing key global food and industrial challenges. Meiogenix is applying gene and chromosome editing technologies to accelerate nature’s generation of biodiversity through the mixing of parental genomes during plant reproduction. This helps expedite the lengthy process of plant varieties selection and also leads to increased biodiversity, lost during the systematic selection of crops for high yield and long shelf life. The ability to restore a plant’s immunity to pests and diseases, and improve quality, taste and flavor in many crops also has the potential to revolutionize the AgriFood Tech sector. Key benefits of the platform include more access to natural food products for customers and less chemicals required in growing food.

“This investment reflects our expanding interest in the application of biotech in agriculture,” said Michael Krel, Partner at Sofinnova Partners, and a key member of the Sofinnova Industrial Biotech Funds. “Meiogenix has the potential to revolutionize the way we enhance the natural properties of plants so that they are more resistant to viruses, better tasting, and produce higher yield. We are confident in this team’s ability to bring its groundbreaking science to significantly improve the safety and sustainability of our global food systems.”

The Meiogenix platform addresses the $50 billion commercial seed market and breeding capabilities of large and essential crops like corn, wheat, rice, soybeans and tomatoes.

“Our investment in Meiogenix is based on their unique approach to solving critical bottlenecks in food production for the commercial seed industry, a rapidly growing market expected to surpass $60 billion by 2025,” said Jenny Rooke, Ph.D., Founder and Managing Director of Genoa Ventures. “The agriculture industry is ripe for translating great innovations in life sciences to agricultural applications, and leaders in the space are investing heavily in the latest gene editing technologies to accelerate improved product development. Meiogenix’s relationships with innovative industry leaders like Bayer further demonstrate the enormous potential for the Meiogenix platform to usher in the next stage of progress for the agricultural industry.”

About Meiogenix
Meiogenix is a pioneer in chromosome editing, developing broadly applicable gene and chromosome editing capabilities that restore essential biodiversity to agriculture, enabling unity between natural ecosystems and our food production. Meiogenix has collaborations with Cornell and Bayer to help develop crops that improve our food supply while caring for our environment. For more information, see www.meiogenix.com or contact us at: info@meiogenix.com

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Fly to an incredible 2022 with VistaJet’s new Private World journeys

VistaJet’s Global 7500

Soar into 2022 on board the game-changing flagship jet

Conservation, relaxation and immersion to keep exploring the world throughout the year

London, December 14, 2021: VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announces its new 2022 shortlist of inspired journeys, exclusive escapes and preferred partners around the world.

As privacy and safety continue to be vital for global travelers, the demand for private flights continues on an upward trajectory — VistaJet organized over 9,000 flights in Q3 2021, an increase of 35% against last year and up 19% on pre-pandemic figures. And as clients prefer to travel with more of their friends and extended families, passenger numbers are also registering a 23% surge.

VistaJet’s Private World

Kisawa, Mozambique

The changes in private travel habits do not stop here. VistaJet Members are requesting longer trips to reach destinations further afield across the globe, many of them choosing to embark on big adventures and far-flung expeditions — on a quest for new, thrilling and memorable moments. Recent incredible non-stop journeys include St Maarten to the Seychelles (14 hours 45 minutes flight time), Honolulu to Helsinki (13 hours 30 minutes flight time) and Liège to Jakarta (13 hours 30 minutes flight time). All made possible by VistaJet’s fleet of six brand new Global 7500 jets — with a range of 7,700 nautical miles, it is the largest, fastest and longest-range aircraft in business aviation, opening up a new world of long-haul private flying.

Continuing its partnership with a network of world-leading travel experts and properties, including PELORUS, Kisawa, EYOS, GUEST, Wilderness Safaris and Based On A True Story, VistaJet’s Private World grants its Members exclusive access with the simplest door-to-door service and a host of personal services to create unforgettable moments — the ultimate notion of private travel.

VistaJet’s Private World

Wilderness Safaris, Namibia

To inspire taking off for the most incredible life adventures in 2022, VistaJet’s collection of Private World recommendations include:

A family treasure hunt by submarine — the Bahamas
with PELORUS
Dive to the depths of the Great Bahama Bank — an idyllic area of the Caribbean more than 65 million years old, characterized by its stunning coral reefs and marine life. VistaJet Members can get up close and partake in conservation efforts, researching sharks, whales and other marine life as they explore aboard a submarine. Younger guests can race to find pirate treasures in this fun and educational adventure, offering an exclusive and never-before-seen experience that will appeal to all the family. An archipelago of nearly 700 beautiful islands, the Bahamas is an exotic location of palm-fringed white sandy beaches bordered by vibrant aquamarine water. Embark on a family-friendly odyssey aboard a classic sailing yacht, offering a mix of comfortable luxury and the chance to stay right in the heart of all the action.

Conservation and exploring the Altai — Mongolia
with Based On A True Story
Explore this extreme, nomadic and bewildering Mongolia, traveling through its wide expanses of untouched rolling hills, the striking Lake Khövsgöl and the Tsaatan reindeer herders. Discover the remarkable landscapes, spending nights with nomads sleeping in traditional ger tents, redesigned to include all the modern luxuries. VistaJet Members are welcomed to the majestic, glaciated Altai Mountains, home to the iconic Kazakh eagle hunters, getting to know their hosts, riding on horseback with them as they hunt, learning how the young birds are trained, watching games such as ‘kukhbar’, and getting an incredible first-hand insight into this vanishing way of life.
Next, they can work with local researchers and conservationists to track the rare and endangered Mongolian snow leopard — assisting field experts in setting up camera traps, tagging satellite tracking collars and learning how local communities and conservationists are working together to safeguard these precious cats.
Other highlights include traditional music with an impromptu ‘dombra’ concert by local musicians; a Naadam festival and Mongolian archery; climbing to the top of the Khongoryn Els dunes in the Gobi Desert; and a camel ride to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, the world’s largest dinosaur graveyard.

The land of superlatives — Greenland
with EYOS
The earth’s largest island is also the least densely populated country and contains the world’s largest and most northernly national park. The longest fjord in the world is East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund (Kangertittivaq), a dendritic labyrinth of wilderness over 200 miles long.
Close to ninety percent of Greenlanders are ethnically Inuit, which is the highest proportion by far in any of the Arctic countries.
VistaJet Members can embark on this incredible journey of discovery by expedition yacht, aboard the Nansen Explorer — experiencing every aspect of this vast wilderness. With Nansen’s helicopter capabilities guests can enjoy hours of skiing Greenland’s untracked slopes, her tenders and zodiacs allow for remote landings and remarkably close interactions with wildlife, while continuing to be respectful. Paddle boards and kayaks allow for silent immersion into an landscape punctuated by glaciers and natural floating sculptures of ice and snow.

VistaJet’s Private World

Based On A True Story, Mongolia

Reconnecting to nature through wellness — Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
with Kisawa
Immerse into morning sunrise yoga and meditation on the sand dunes of Kisawa Sanctuary — a luxury island property nestled within 300 hectares of pristine coastal beachfront in Mozambique. A team of dedicated chefs will prepare breakfast under canopy, using fresh, organic produce from the Sanctuary’s wild permaculture garden, overlooking the inland Crocodile Lake. VistaJet Members can continue to enjoy a day of specialized wellness rituals, including a Japanese infra-red sauna and Ayurvedic massage at the dedicated Natural Wellness Center. To give thanks to nature, finish the day with beach “glamping” at Ponta Mustita, enjoying an open fire and lantern-lit shoreline.

A desert adventure — Namibia
with Wilderness Safaris
Explore extreme landscapes, accompanied by revered scientist and conservationist Dr Conrad Brain. VistaJet Members will start at the desert retreat, Little Kulala, enjoying nature walks and eco-sensitive quad biking through the famous Sossusvlei Desert, before taking in spectacular views over the sand dunes from a hot air balloon.
Next, guests will venture to Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp where they will see an unexpected wealth of desert-adapted wildlife, including elephants and giraffes, as well as the Skeleton Coast — a UNESCO World Heritage site where the desert meets the sea, and home to Cape fur seals in their thousands, along with carnivores like the inscrutable brown hyaena. The last stop is Serra Cafema — set under towering trees along the Kunene River, it is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa, and highlights include respectful interaction with neighboring semi-nomadic Himba villagers, boating and guided explorations into the surrounding desert.

VistaJet’s Private World

PELORUS, the Bahamas

Cut your own album — Jamaica
with GUEST
There is a secluded yet delightful corner of a tropical Caribbean island, one with a unique energy and positive vibration that has given rise and nurtured some of the greatest musical artists of our times. VistaJet Members can dial into this musical powerhouse while transforming their creative dreams into the reality of their own album with local or internationally renowned producers and musical artists in support. Staying at Panorama, a contemporary villa set on a half-acre of landscaped gardens, guests enjoy a self-contained haven of modern global living while blending with the natural beauty of the island. A 360-degree view of the mountains, the Caribbean Sea and a surrounding palette of lush vegetation provide idyllic creative conditions with this Jamaican Eden as the ultimate backdrop.

VistaJet’s Private World continues to expand with more partners to more destinations around the world. For additional private travel inspiration, visit vistajet.com/privateworld.

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Jennifer Farquhar | VistaJet | press@vistajet.com

About VistaJet
VistaJet is the first and only global business aviation company. On its fleet of over 80 silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world. Founded in 2004, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers have access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet’s signature Program membership offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anytime, anywhere.
VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding — the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
More VistaJet information and news at vistajet.com

VistaJet Limited is a European air carrier that operates 9H registered aircraft under its Maltese Air Operator Certificate No. MT-17 and is incorporated in Malta under Company Number C 55231. VistaJet and its subsidiaries are not U.S. direct carriers. VistaJet-owned and U.S. registered aircraft are operated by properly licensed U.S. air carriers, including XOJET Aviation LLC.

For informational purposes only. All bookings are subject to terms and conditions. All travel is subject to applicable rules and regulations, including permits and permissions. VistaJet makes no representations or warrants regarding either the safety or feasibility of any offering.

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Philips to further expand its image-guided therapy devices portfolio through acquisition of Vesper Medical

December 14, 2021

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vesper Medical Inc., a US-based medical technology company that develops minimally-invasive peripheral vascular devices. Vesper Medical will further expand Philips’ portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic devices with an advanced venous stent portfolio for the treatment of deep venous disease. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Philips already has a leading peripheral vascular portfolio, consisting of: live 2D/3D interventional imaging combined with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) catheters to provide the visualization and guidance essential for the optimal diagnosis and treatment; peripheral atherectomy devices to remove blockages; and peripheral therapy devices, including the Stellarex drug-coated balloon to treat lesions, and the Tack implantable dissection repair device that restores blood flow in small limb vessels, which Philips added to its offering through the acquisition of Intact Vascular in 2020. With this portfolio, Philips provides clinicians with a complete procedural solution for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD).

Complementing Philips’ strong IVUS offering in venous imaging, Vesper Medical will add a venous stenting solution to address the root cause of chronic deep venous disease (DVD). The Vesper DUO Venous Stent System® consists of venous stents intended to treat deep venous obstruction. Uniquely engineered to address the multiple anatomical challenges of the deep venous system, it provides physicians with a modular portfolio to customize therapy, restore venous flow, and resolve the painful symptoms of deep venous disease for the broad range of patients suffering from chronic venous insufficiency.

“The acquisition of Vesper Medical is another step in our objective to innovate patient treatment with more sophisticated technology and expand our growth in the vascular therapy space,” said Chris Landon, Senior Vice President and General Manager Image Guided Therapy Devices at Philips. “Leveraging our significant procedural expertise, we see strong clinical synergies between Vesper Medical’s innovative stenting solution and our existing peripheral vascular offering. This combined offering will help to better support clinicians to decide, guide, treat and confirm during the procedure, thereby enhancing patient care.”

“I am proud that Philips will become the home for our innovations and our people, joining forces to shape the future of treating deep venous disease,” said Bruce Shook, President and CEO of Vesper Medical. “I look forward to further advance our next generation venous technology and bring it to patients and clinicians globally, together with Philips.”

Vesper Medical was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, US. Upon completion of the transaction, Vesper Medical and approximately 20 of its employees will become part of Philips’ Image-Guided Therapy business.

For further information, please contact:

Ben Zwirs
Philips Global Press Office
Tel.: +31 6 1521 3446
E-mail: ben.zwirs@philips.com

Derya Guzel
Philips Investor Relations
Tel.: +31 20 59 77055
E-mail: derya.guzel@philips.com

About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2020 sales of EUR 17.3 billion and employs approximately 78,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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CAUTION: Investigational device. Limited by Federal (United States) law to investigational use.

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LeddarTech to Showcase Critical Sensing and Perception Solutions Enabling ADAS and Autonomous Driving at CES Las Vegas 2022

LeddarTech invites LiDAR manufacturers, Tier 1-2 suppliers, system integrators and automotive OEMs to discover the latest in ADAS and AD sensing and perception technologies at booth 7061 January 5-8 at CES

QUEBEC, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech®, a global leader in providing the most flexible, robust and accurate ADAS and AD sensing technology, is pleased to announce its participation at five CES Las Vegas locations, January 5-8 ’22. The LeddarTech Showcase location will demonstrate four new leading solutions that enable OEMs, Tier 1-2 suppliers, system integrators and LiDAR manufacturers to solve critical ADAS and AD sensing and perception challenges across the entire value chain of the automotive, mobility and off-road vehicle markets. In addition, LeddarTech will also be present at four other Ecosystem Partner locations.

Introducing the LeddarTech Showcase (Booth #7061, LVCC West Hall)

The theme of LeddarTech’s CES destination booth (#7061) is “Solving Critical Sensing and Perception Challenges in ADAS and AD.” The booth, located in the all-new LVCC West Hall, in the heart of the Transportation/Vehicle Technology section, will feature groundbreaking technologies and solutions.

LeddarTech welcomes CES delegates to see firsthand solutions that address critical issues facing customers:

  1. Uncover the benefits of raw data fusion with LeddarVision™
    A comprehensive open sensor fusion and perception solution for automotive and off-road industrial vehicle ADAS and autonomous L2-L5 driving applications.
  2. Maximize LiDAR performance with LeddarSteer™ DBSD
    A scalable, adaptable and reliable solid-state, automotive-grade digital beam steering device (DBSD) for LiDAR manufacturers and vision system developers enhances range and resolution while optimizing costs and form factors.
  3. Explore a LiDAR development solution that reduces risk, costs and time, enabling faster time-to-market with the LiDAR XLRator™
    A versatile LiDAR development platform and auto-grade reference design solution. The XLRator is powered by the LeddarEngine (SoC and signal processing software) and critical components from development collaborators, ams OSRAM, STMicroelectronics and TE First Sensor that enable LiDAR manufacturers and Tier 1-2s and system integrators to develop automotive-grade LiDAR sensors meeting the specific requirements of OEMs. The XLRator platform also integrates the LeddarSteer DBSD.
  4. View the benefits of the LeddarEcho™ simulation tool in reducing development time
    A SiL sensor simulation software application for ADAS/AD system developers and integrators that models various sensor architectures and components to develop optimal LiDAR designs and validate the resulting performance within specific application use cases.

Also, visit LeddarTech at their Ecosystem Partner locations:

dSPACE (Booth #3555, LVCC West Hall), a company whose solutions have accelerated the development of innovative vehicle technology for decades, will host LeddarTech in demonstrating the LeddarEcho high-precision simulation tools and models created to support and significantly accelerate the development and validation of LeddarEngine-based LiDAR sensors and related ADAS & AD systems.

The Canadian Automotive Parts and Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) (Booth #6367, LVCC West Hall) is Canada’s national association representing OEM producers of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and advanced technology services for the worldwide automotive industry. LeddarTech is a proud member of the association and a technical contributor in the autonomous vehicle initiative “Project Arrow.”

Gouvernement du Québec – Investissement Québec (Booth #51827, The Venetian Expo, 2nd floor, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas) is the go-to partner for international businesses thinking of locating to Québec. They also support the efforts made by Québec companies to access and expand into innovative markets. LeddarTech is proud to be a delegate on its CES trade mission. The company will be highlighting its sensor solutions for ITS and mobility applications.

Set a meeting with LeddarTech at CES:

LeddarTech will have representatives from all divisions available. You are invited to pre-arrange a meeting HERE for product demonstrations, media interviews, industry analyst or investor discussions, enquire about joining the Leddar™ Ecosystem or learn about the incredible career opportunities available. The team will be there to greet you at the booth or meet with you –by appointment only– in the LeddarTech business lounge #W318 at LVCC West Hall – Level 3.

About LeddarTech

LeddarTech provides the most flexible, robust and accurate sensing technology for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD). LeddarTech enables customers to solve critical environmental sensing, fusion and perception challenges across the entire value chain. The company offers cost-effective, scalable solutions such as LeddarVision™, a raw-data sensor fusion and perception platform that generates a comprehensive 3D environmental model with multi-sensor support for camera, radar and LiDAR configurations. LeddarTech supports LiDAR makers and Tier 1-2 automotive system integrators with LeddarSteer™, a digital beam steering device, and the LiDAR XLRator development solution for automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR based on the LeddarEngine™ and core components from global semiconductor partners. LeddarTech is responsible for several cutting-edge remote-sensing innovations, with over 100 patented technologies (granted or pending) enhancing ADAS and autonomous driving capabilities.

Additional information about LeddarTech is accessible at www.leddartech.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

Contact:
Daniel Aitken, Vice-President, Global Marketing, Communications and Product Management, LeddarTech Inc.
Tel.: + 1-418-653-9000 ext. 232
daniel.aitken@leddartech.com

Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarSteer, LeddarEngine, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, LeddarEcho, VAYADrive, VayaVision, XLRator and related logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of LeddarTech Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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LeddarTech จะจัดแสดงโซลูชันการตรวจจับและการรับรู้ที่จำเป็น (Critical Sensing and Perception Solutions) ซึ่งจะช่วยระบบ ADAS และการขับขี่อัตโนมัติที่ CES Las Vegas 2022

LeddarTech เชิญผู้ผลิต LiDAR ซึ่งเป็นซัพพลายเออร์ระดับ 1-2 ผู้วางระบบ และ OEM ยานยนต์ มาค้นพบเทคโนโลยีการตรวจจับและการรับรู้ ADAS และ AD ล่าสุดที่บูธ 7061 วันที่ 5-8 มกราคมที่ CES

ควิเบก, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® ซึ่งเป็นผู้นำระดับโลกในการจัดหาเทคโนโลยี ADAS และการตรวจจับ AD ที่ยืดหยุ่น เปี่ยมประสิทธิภาพ และแม่นยำที่สุด ยินดีที่จะประกาศการเข้าร่วมที่ CES Las Vegas 5 แห่ง ในวันที่ 5-8 มกราคม 22 ในสถานที่จัดแสดง LeddarTech จะสาธิตโซลูชันชั้นนำสี่รายการที่ช่วยให้ OEM ซัพพลายเออร์ระดับ 1-2 ผู้รวมระบบ และผู้ผลิต LiDAR สามารถแก้ปัญหาความท้าทายในเรื่องของการตรวจจับและการรับรู้ที่จำเป็นของ ADAS และ AD ทั่วทั้งห่วงโซ่คุณค่าในการตลาดของยานยนต์ การสัญจร และรถยนต์แบบออฟโรดได้ นอกจากนี้ LeddarTech จะยังแสดงอยู่ที่สถานที่ตั้งของพันธมิตรระบบนิเวศทางธุรกิจสี่แห่งอีกด้วย

แนะนำ LeddarTech Showcase (บูธ #7061, LVCC West Hall)

ธีมของบูธปลายทาง CES ของ LeddarTech (#7061) คือ “การแก้ปัญหาความท้าทายของการตรวจจับและการรับรู้ที่จำเป็นใน ADAS และ AD” บูธที่ตั้งอยู่ใน LVCC West Hall ใหม่ทั้งหมด ซึ่งเป็นศูนย์กลางของส่วนเทคโนโลยีการขนส่ง/ยานพาหนะ จะนำเสนอเทคโนโลยีและโซลูชั่นที่ล้ำหน้า

LeddarTech ยินดีต้อนรับผู้แทน CES เพื่อพบกับโซลูชันโดยตรงที่แก้ไขปัญหาสำคัญที่ลูกค้าเผชิญ:

  1. พบกับประโยชน์ของการรวมข้อมูลดิบด้วย LeddarVision™
    โซลูชันฟิวชั่นเซ็นเซอร์เปิดและการรับรู้ที่ครอบคลุมสำหรับยานยนต์อุตสาหกรรมและยานยนต์ออฟโรด ADAS และแอปพลิเคชันการขับขี่ L2-L5 แบบอัตโนมัติ
  2. เพิ่มประสิทธิภาพ LiDAR ด้วย LeddarSteer™ DBSD ซึ่งเป็นอุปกรณ์บังคับเลี้ยวแบบลำแสงดิจิตอล (DBSD) แบบ automotive-grade โดยเป็นโซลิดสเตต (solid-state หรือเป็นวงจรที่ไม่มีหลอดสุญญากาศ) ที่เชื่อถือได้ ดัดแปลงและปรับขนาดได้สำหรับผู้ผลิต LiDAR และนักพัฒนาระบบวิชันซิสเต็ม โดยมันจะปรับปรุงช่วงและความละเอียดในขณะที่ปรับต้นทุนและปัจจัยรูปแบบให้เหมาะสม
  3. สำรวจโซลูชันการพัฒนา LiDAR ที่ช่วยลดความเสี่ยง ต้นทุน และเวลา ช่วยให้ออกสู่ตลาดได้เร็วขึ้นด้วย LiDAR XLRator™
    แพลตฟอร์มการพัฒนา LiDAR อเนกประสงค์และโซลูชันการออกแบบอ้างอิงเกรดอัตโนมัติ XLRator ขับเคลื่อนโดย LeddarEngine (ซอฟต์แวร์ SoC และการประมวลผลสัญญาณ) และส่วนประกอบที่สำคัญจากผู้ทำงานร่วมกันในการพัฒนา, ams OSRAM, STMicroelectronics และ TE First Sensor ที่ช่วยให้ผู้ผลิต LiDAR และผู้ประกอบระบบ Tier 1-2s ในการพัฒนาเซ็นเซอร์ LiDAR แบบ automotive-grade ที่ผ่านข้อกำหนดเฉพาะของ OEM ได้ นอกจากนี้แพลตฟอร์ม XLRator ยังรวม LeddarSteer DBSD ไว้ด้วย
  4. ดูประโยชน์ของ LeddarEcho™เครื่องมือจำลองเพื่อลดเวลาในการพัฒนา
    แอปพลิเคชันซอฟต์แวร์จำลองเซ็นเซอร์ SiL สำหรับนักพัฒนาระบบ ADAS/AD และผู้รวมระบบซึ่งจำลองสถาปัตยกรรมและส่วนประกอบเซ็นเซอร์ต่าง ๆ เพื่อพัฒนาการออกแบบ LiDAR ที่เหมาะสมที่สุดและตรวจสอบผลลัพธ์ประสิทธิภาพที่ได้ภายในกรณีการใช้งานแอปพลิเคชันเฉพาะ

นอกจากนี้ โปรดเยี่ยมชม LeddarTech ที่สถานที่ตั้งของพันธมิตรระบบนิเวศทางธุรกิจ:

dSPACE (บูธ #3555, LVCC West Hall) บริษัทที่โซลูชันได้เร่งการพัฒนาเทคโนโลยียานยนต์ที่เป็นนวัตกรรมมานานหลายทศวรรษ จะจัดกิจกรรม LeddarTech ในการสาธิตโมเดลและแบบจำลองการจำลองที่มีความแม่นยำสูงของ LeddarEcho ที่สร้างขึ้นเพื่อรองรับและเร่งการพัฒนาและตรวจสอบเซ็นเซอร์ LiDAR ที่ใช้ LeddarEngine อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ และระบบ ADAS & AD ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

The Canadian Automotive Parts and Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) (บูธ #6367 LVCC West Hall) เป็นสมาคมระดับชาติของแคนาดา ซึ่งเป็นตัวแทนของผู้ผลิตชิ้นส่วน อุปกรณ์ เครื่องมือ วัสดุ และบริการเทคโนโลยีขั้นสูงสำหรับอุตสาหกรรมยานยนต์ทั่วโลก LeddarTech เป็นสมาชิกที่น่าภาคภูมิใจของสมาคมและเป็นผู้ให้การสนับสนุนด้านเทคนิคในโครงการรถยนต์ไร้คนขับ “Project Arrow”

Gouvernement du Québec – Investissement Québec (บูธ #51827 , The Venetian Expo, 2nd floor, 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas) เป็นพันธมิตรทางธุรกิจระดับนานาชาติที่คิดจะไปตั้งฐานที่ควิเบก พวกเขายังสนับสนุนความพยายามของบริษัทในควิเบกในการเข้าถึงและขยายไปสู่ตลาดนวัตกรรม
LeddarTech ภูมิใจที่ได้เป็นตัวแทนในภารกิจการค้า CES บริษัทจะเน้นย้ำโซลูชั่นเซ็นเซอร์สำหรับ ITS และแอพพลิเคชั่นเคลื่อนที่

กำหนดการประชุมกับ LeddarTech ที่ CES:

LeddarTech จะมีตัวแทนจากทุกหน่วยงาน คุณได้รับเชิญในการเตรียมการประชุมล่วงหน้า ที่นี่ สำหรับการสาธิตผลิตภัณฑ์ การสัมภาษณ์สื่อ นักวิเคราะห์อุตสาหกรรม หรือการอภิปรายของนักลงทุน สอบถามเกี่ยวกับการเข้าร่วม Leddar™ Ecosystem หรือเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับโอกาสทางอาชีพที่น่าทึ่งที่ว่างอยู่ ทีมงานจะอยู่ที่นั่นเพื่อทักทายคุณที่บูธหรือพบกับคุณ – เฉพาะการนัดหมายเท่านั้น – ใน ห้องรับรองธุรกิจ LeddarTech #W318 ที่ LVCC West Hall – ชั้น 3

เกี่ยวกับ LeddarTech

LeddarTech มอบเทคโนโลยีการตรวจจับที่ยืดหยุ่น แข็งแกร่ง และแม่นยำที่สุดสำหรับระบบช่วยเหลือผู้ขับขี่ขั้นสูง (ADAS) และการขับขี่อัตโนมัติ (AD) LeddarTech ช่วยให้ลูกค้าสามารถแก้ปัญหาการรับรู้ด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม การผสมผสานและการรับรู้ที่สำคัญทั่วทั้งห่วงโซ่คุณค่าทั้งหมด บริษัทนำเสนอโซลูชันที่คุ้มค่าและปรับขนาดได้ เช่น LeddarVision™ ฟิวชั่นเซ็นเซอร์ข้อมูลดิบและแพลตฟอร์มการรับรู้ที่สร้างแบบจำลองด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม 3 มิติที่ครอบคลุมพร้อมการสนับสนุนเซ็นเซอร์หลายตัวสำหรับการกำหนดค่ากล้อง เรดาร์ และ LiDAR LeddarTech สนับสนุนผู้ผลิต LiDAR และผู้ประกอบระบบยานยนต์ Tier 1-2 ด้วย LeddarSteer™ อุปกรณ์บังคับเลี้ยวแบบลำแสงดิจิทัล และโซลูชันการพัฒนา LiDAR XLRator สำหรับ LiDAR แบบโซลิดสเตต automotive-grade โดยอิงจาก LeddarEngine™ และส่วนประกอบหลักจากพันธมิตรเซมิคอนดักเตอร์ทั่วโลก LeddarTech รับผิดชอบด้านนวัตกรรมการตรวจจับระยะไกลที่ล้ำสมัยหลายอย่าง โดยมีเทคโนโลยีที่จดสิทธิบัตรมากกว่า 100 รายการ (ที่ได้รับหรืออยู่ระหว่างดำเนินการ) ที่ช่วยเสริม ADAS และความสามารถในการขับขี่อัตโนมัติ

ดูข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับ LeddarTech ได้ที่ www.leddartech.com และบน LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook และ YouTube

ติดต่อ:
Daniel Aitken รองประธาน ฝ่ายการตลาดระดับโลก การสื่อสารและการจัดการผลิตภัณฑ์ LeddarTech Inc.
โทร.: 1-418-653-9000 ต่อ. 232
daniel.aitken@leddartech.com

Leddar, LeddarTech, LeddarSteer, LeddarEngine, LeddarVision, LeddarSP, LeddarCore, LeddarEcho, VAYADrive, VayaVision, XLRator และโลโก้ที่เกี่ยวข้องเป็นเครื่องหมายการค้าหรือเครื่องหมายการค้าจดทะเบียนของ LeddarTech Inc. และบริษัทในเครือ แบรนด์ ชื่อผลิตภัณฑ์และเครื่องหมายอื่น ๆ ทั้งหมดเป็นหรืออาจเป็นเครื่องหมายการค้าหรือเครื่องหมายการค้าจดทะเบียนที่ใช้เพื่อระบุผลิตภัณฑ์หรือบริการของเจ้าของที่เกี่ยวข้อง

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I-MAB Biopharma and AGC Biologics Partner on Late-Phase Project

Global CDMO utilizes Seattle facility’s mammalian biologics expertise to support late-stage clinical trials for leading international biopharma organization

Seattle, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AGC Biologics, a leading global Biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), today announced a new partnership with I-MAB Biopharma (Nasdaq: IMAB). The I-MAB treatment being developed is approaching late-phase clinical trials and AGC Biologics will manufacture the materials at its site in Seattle, while also supporting the launch readiness of I-MAB’s product.

AGC Biologics operates multiple mammalian cGMP manufacturing lines and a variety of scales at its Seattle cell culture facility. The site is designed for capacity and technological flexibility, and has an extensive variety of single-use and stainless steel systems that meet the latest guidelines required for cGMP compliance. The Seattle site also has a long history of successful inspections by the FDA and the site is approved for commercial production. All of these features and capabilities combined make the AGC Biologics Seattle facility an ideal location to support I-MAB’s goals and bring this treatment through its next clinical phase.

“We look forward to partnering with a true pioneer in innovative clinical research and development, and working together to help bring I-MAB’s product through the final clinical stages and to commercialization,” said Jean-Baptiste Agnus, Chief Business Officer of AGC Biologics. “Our team in Seattle is an ideal customer-focused group of scientists to help I-MAB in its promising journey for this treatment.”

AGC Biologics’ Seattle facility has capabilities for developing a wide range of mammalian and microbial programs, and has delivered several approved commercial products.

To learn more about the biologics capabilities AGC Biologics offers across its network of seven global facilities visit www.agcbio.com/capabilities.

About AGC Biologics
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan and we currently employ more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.

Nick McDonald
AGC Biologics
(425) 419-3555
nmcdonald@agc.com
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Sequence by Chain Looks to Capture the Permissioned Blockchain Market

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CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chain, a ledger-as-a-service blockchain launched in 2014, is ready to bring its flagship product, Sequence, to the hands of institutional and business clients. Chain was a prominent blockchain start-up that received funding from, and partnered with major financial institutions, such as Visa, Citibank, and others, to launch custom blockchain products. Chain was acquired by Stellar back in 2018 for what was at the time one of the largest M&A deals in the entire blockchain space, at reportedly $500M.

Since then, Chain has been reacquired to continue developing its ledger-as-a-service product, Sequence. There is also an open source version aptly named Chain Core, available for developers.

The code base is undergoing a major overhaul by the new team with an expectation to launch Sequence v2 and Chain Core v2 in 2022.

“We are absolutely committed to bringing blockchain technology to major financial players in the legacy banking space. The original Chain team built novel software that was piloted by many until they ultimately merged with Stellar to create Interstellar, running on a public blockchain. However, legacy clients want close-ended systems, ones they can control. If we bring the efficiency of a blockchain and give them the close-ended tools they require, the space can be widely disrupted by Chain’s products. We are keen to bringing this to fruition,” said Deepak Thapliyal, Chain’s Chief Executive Officer.

Chain has also launched its native Chain Token, a self-described Ethereum based token that grants users access to discounts on Sequence as well as access to premium services on the product line. Chain Tokens will eventually enable governance and control over its DAO and public network.

Chain is positioned within a very niche area where there is low competition. Most highly used blockchains are public networks that require smart contracts to operate in a centralized manner in order to build out close-ended systems. These public blockchains can result in outages, delayed processing, and/or hard forks which can disrupt how legacy institutions conduct business. This is where Chain’s products can be leveraged to benefit from blockchain technology within their own environments.

To further promote its branding and products, Chain has teamed up with Twitter to launch a custom branded Chain Emoji featuring 5 hashtags: #ChainProtocol #SequenceLedger #CHNToken #ChainCore & #ChainTxVM. Chain aims to bring its market-ready products to the hands of clients looking for more control through higher efficiency of a blockchain.

About Chain

Chain is cloud blockchain protocol that enables organizations to build better financial services from the ground up powered by Sequence, a ledger-as-service product that can be deployed within minutes through the Sequence Portal, and Chain Core, a permissioned open-source blockchain for developers. Learn more at chain.com

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Tai Ji Men Observes International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day

The global community calls on the Taiwanese government to rectify the Tai Ji Men case and protect religious freedom and human rights

Protest in Washington, D.C.

Representatives of Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) protest against the violations of their religious freedom and human rights by the Taiwanese government in Washington, D.C. on December 5, 2021.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nearly 60 representatives of worldwide Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) gathered in Washington, D.C., on December 5-7 to protest against the Taiwanese government’s indifference to their case, a major case of religious persecution, and against its connivance with a few bureaucrats who have broken the law and abused their power. Over the past 25 years, Tai Ji Men has been persecuted through both judicial and tax measures, and its sacred land intended for a spiritual center was illegally and forcibly auctioned last year. Tai Ji Men’s shifu (master) and dizi have exhausted all remedies available to them in Taiwan, but to no avail! Concerned that their families in Taiwan might be purged, Tai Ji Men dizi in the United States presented their case to several Taipei Economic and Cultural Offices around the world, but only received deceptive responses from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Finance, National Taxation Bureau, and others. They had no choice but to hold the first international press conference since its inception 55 years ago, in Washington, D.C., the world’s political capital, to seek international support, reveal the truth about the bogus Tai Ji Men case, and call on the Taiwanese government to implement transitional justice.

On December 5, dozens of representatives of Tai Ji Men dizi, ranging in age from 10 to 80 years old, protested in front of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, the White House, and National Christmas Tree, hoping that by courageously stepping forward and revealing the truth, more people will understand this fabricated and unjust Tai Ji Men case, and they demanded the Taiwanese government to administer policies in accordance with the law, return Tai Ji Men’s sacred land, which was forcibly confiscated, and protect people’s religious freedom and human rights! Many other visitors expressed support for Tai Ji Men’s worthy cause, and some even joined the protest, holding signs in support of universal human rights and religious freedom.

On the morning of December 6, the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR) and Human Rights Without Frontiers co-organized an international forum, under the theme of “Human Rights and Anti-Corruption: The Tai Ji Men Case” in honor of International Anti-Corruption Day (December 9) and Human Rights Day (December 10). Several international scholars and experts, who are concerned about the Tai Ji Men case, as well as Tai Ji Men dizi, participated in the conference in person or virtually, with many more attending via Zoom and YouTube.

Prof. Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist who is the founder and managing director of CESNUR, and the editor-in-chief of Bitter Winter, stated, “In the Tai Ji Men case, bureaucrats forgot, or willingly ignored, that they are ‘civil servants’ and should work at the service of the deeper aims of the state, human rights and the well-being of citizens. Instead, they believed they were called to protect bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake, not to mention they tried to enrich themselves through the bonuses.”

PierLuigi Zoccatelli, professor of Sociology of Religions at Pontifical Salesian University, Italy, criticized Taiwan’s bonus system, saying, “Unless the bureaucrats are all angels, the system also becomes a machine to generate corruption.” Prof. Zoccatelli remarked that corruption played a crucial role in the Tai Ji Men case, resulting in violations of Tai Ji Men’s human rights, and that because Taiwan made the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) part of its domestic law, it should enforce the Covenant and correct the injustices against Tai Ji Men.

Willy Fautré, co-founder and director of Human Rights Without Frontiers, pointed out, “It is obvious that in Taiwan there are abuses by the administrative power for private gain. What is at stake here is the system of bonuses which viciously leads to the over-collection of taxes and even the fabrication of tax evasion taxes. This is an abuse of power for private financial gain.”

Camelia Marin, deputy director of the NGO Soteria International (Denmark), conveyed her admiration for Tai Ji Men’s efforts to insist on doing what is right: “Let me express my gratitude for the perseverance and optimism that Tai Ji Men shows and shares by standing for their case, for their rights, bringing hope to the many others around the world who have not yet found justice but are still persecuted.” She urged the Taiwanese government to rectify the Tai Ji Men case: “Now is the time to solve it.”

Alessandro Amicarelli, a London-based human rights lawyer and the president of the European Federation for Freedom of Belief (FOB), said, “Corruption is at the very core of the Tai Ji Men case.” He believes that it is now time to move from prosecuting the innocent to prosecuting the rogue bureaucrats, who have wrongly prosecuted Tai Ji Men and violated their human rights.

Eight Tai Ji Men dizi spoke out against the persecution of themselves and their families by Taiwanese authorities, calling on the Taiwanese government to rectify the mistakes made by the unscrupulous government officials and return to Tai Ji Men the justice it deserves.

On the afternoon of December 6, Tai Ji Men dizi visited the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. again. It was their fourth visit to this Office. They hoped to meet with Representative Hsiao, who could help pass on their concern and message about the Tai Ji Men case to the Taiwanese government to immediately resolve the issue. They protested for over two and a half hours, but no one from the office came out to respond to their demands.

On December 7, the first international press conference on the Tai Ji Men case was held in the world’s political capital, and the news was published on Yahoo, the Toronto Sun, and other media outlets. Prof. Massimo Introvigne, an Italian sociologist and the editor-in-chief of Bitter Winter, introduced the event and explained that Bitter Winter is known for its support for Taiwan, and that the Tai Ji Men dizi (disciples) in the United States also love their country of origin. It is precisely because of their love for Taiwan that they want it to eliminate the ghosts of its authoritarian past and improve its international image as a truly democratic country where human rights prevail.

Prof. Introvigne had studied the Tai Ji Men case for years and emphasized, “The Taiwan government is not understanding the Tai Ji Men case in its proper terms. It’s not a domestic or technical tax case, but it’s a human rights case based on freedom of religion or belief.” “It’s a case impacting negatively on the international image of Taiwan,” said Prof. Introvigne. He urged the Taiwanese government to resolve the Tai Ji Men case as soon as possible by saying, “We live in a historical moment when Taiwan needs the maximum support from its international friends. But a precondition for its support to be effective is for Taiwan to put its own house in order.”

Willy Fautré, co-founder and director of Human Rights Without Frontiers, also stated that the Tai Ji Men case is not a technical tax dispute, but rather a case of human rights abuses. He said that the bureaucrats who pursued Tai Ji Men were motivated by corruption, including the immoral bonus system for tax collectors and enforcers. To restore human rights, Fautré insisted that these bureaucrats must be prosecuted and punished, and that the sacred land, which was wrongfully confiscated, must be returned to Tai Ji Men.

Tai Ji Men dizi demand that the Taiwanese government implement protection of human rights and freedom, rectify the Tai Ji Men case, return Tai Ji Men’s sacred land, and restore the reputation of Tai Ji Men’s shifu and dizi. Judy Lee, on behalf of worldwide Tai Ji Men dizi, said, “We are going to continue to reach out through the international community to put pressure on the Taiwanese government to correct the mistakes that were made 25 years ago. If it’s not resolved, we will come back!”

Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy: Tai Ji Men is an ancient menpai (similar to school) of qigong, martial arts, and self-cultivation. It has carried forward the wisdom of Taoist philosophy, one of the highest philosophies of humankind. It is an international nonprofit cultural organization. Its contemporary zhang-men-ren (grandmaster), Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze established the Tai Ji Men Qigong Academy in 1966, and since then it has grown to 15 academies worldwide.

Dr. Hong teaches his dizi (similar to disciples) methods to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual balance, and tens of thousands of families have benefited from his teaching. At Tai Ji Men, martial arts and wisdom have been passed down from the shifu (master) to his dizi. Through this time-honored tradition, the shifu and dizi promote the Tai Ji Men culture and martial arts around the world while embodying what is true, good, and beautiful as well as spreading the ideas of conscience, love, and peace. Over the past half-century, the shifu and dizi have self-funded trips to over 300 cities in 101 nations to conduct more than 3,000 cultural performances and exchanges and have been recognized as “International Ambassadors of Peace and Goodwill.”

Media Contact:

Lily Chen
Representative
info@taijimenla.org
626-202-5268
http://www.taijimen.org/TJM2016G_ENG/index.php

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