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EAST LONGMEADOW, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / Fast Company, the world's leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, creativity and design, has selected Excel Dryer, Inc., for the 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators (BWFI) list, ranking the manufacturer at number 40 among 100 companies that foster a culture of innovation and creativity in their workplaces worldwide. In addition to this distinguished honor, Excel Dryer was also selected as one of 10 finalists in the BWFI category of General Excellence.William Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer, accepted the Fast Company "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators" award. BWFI honorees are selected from across industries, chosen for their investment in employees and a workplace that encourages experimentation and forward thinking. The General Excellence category, new in 2024, recognizes companies that have established stro

Dutch Industry Encouraged to Register Online to Propose Technology Pitches for Nov. 19 Innovation and Funding Conference SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has added Raymond Knops, Chairman of the Dutch Industry Foundation for Defence and Security (NIDV), and Thomas McSorley, General Counsel for NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic), to a growing list of speakers and panelists on the agenda for the first-ever Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event being held on November 19, 2024. Other companies participating in GA-ASI's BMN event include Brainport Development, Brabant Development Agency (BOM), SPACENED, and Lockheed Martin Ventures. "We're excited to launch this event in the Netherlands, which will bring together the best of Dutch industry and innovation," said Brad Lunn, Managing Director of Strategic Finance at GA-ASI. "We are already engaged with companies who have contacted us to pitch thei

A renowned leader in the payments industry, Feagan joins Cleverbridge with 20 years of experience in scaling innovative, globally recognized ecommerce companies COLOGNE, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / Cleverbridge, the all-in-one e-commerce platform for global subscription businesses, today announced the appointment of Kevin Feagan as its Chief Revenue Officer. Feagan will report directly to Wendi Sturgis, Chief Executive Officer, and serve as a member of Cleverbridge's leadership team.Cleverbridge Chief Revenue Officer Kevin Feagan In his new role, Feagan will oversee the go-to-market organization and be responsible for driving strategic alignment between all revenue-related functions. His extensive sales leadership experience in the payments industry from Everyware, FIS, and BluePay make Kevin the perfect fit to guide the continued success of Cleverbridge as it accelerates enterprise adoption of the merchant of record (MoR) model, which simplifies end-to-end ecommerce by

Sport-Inspired Brand Sponsors Three Iconic, International Polo Championships Across France, Germany, and Spain WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly marked the successful conclusion of the European high-goal polo season, after sponsoring a series of prestigious tournaments across the continent. Throughout the summer, the sport brand had the privilege of sponsoring premier tournaments, including the Sotogrande Gold Cup, the Berlin Maifeld Polo Cup, and the French Open, each representing polo at the highest level. "We are thrilled to have U.S. Polo Assn. be part of such prestigious, global events that not only promote the sport of polo but also connect with players, fans, and consumers in the European marketplace," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages and markets the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. "Our involvement in these

Ronnie Thomson joins as CTO and Kelly Wenzel as CCO, bringing considerable sector experience to expand global development and boost customer experience TULSA, OK / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2024 / IXOPAY, a leading provider of enterprise-grade payment orchestration, has announced the appointments of Ronnie Thomson as Chief Technical Officer and Kelly Wenzel as Chief Customer Officer. These key appointments bolster the company's technological leadership and underscore its commitment to customer success.IXOPAY Logo IXOPAY Logo Together with CEO Brady Harris, Thomson and Wenzel will lead the company's strategy to accelerate adoption of IXOPAY's payment orchestration platform. This team will empower businesses worldwide to harness the power of multiple payment processors through a single API and scalable payments architecture. The global payment orchestration platform market, valued at $1.13 billion in 2022, is projected to surge at an annual rate of 24.7% from 2023 to 2030, a Grand View

A Selling Exhibition of Multidisciplinary Works by 8 Global Artists LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX announce the launch of ‘SPACES', the inaugural selling exhibition in HOFA's new curated digital realities series; which brings together leading voices in the intersection of technology and art. The selling exhibition, set to debut at Phillips, London, from 3 - 10 October, during Frieze 2024, will showcase 10 works by eight global visionaries blending digital innovation with artistic expression: Sougwen Chung, Emily Xie, Refik Anadol, Krista Kim, Ana María Caballero, Shirin Abedinirad, Random International and Joseph Klibansky.Sougwen Chung, Spectral, 2024. Acrylic on Perspex, Created with DOUG6. (Photo by David Sprangl) Sougwen Chung, Spectral, 2024. Acrylic on Perspex, Created with DOUG6. 152.5 x 152.5 cm (Photo by David Sprangl) SPACES is a series of immersive exhibitions exploring the profound challenges and possibilities presented by com

Platform Enables $160B Upgrade of North American Grid Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicle, Grid Electrification and Data Centers Growth OTTAWA, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / BluWave-ai announced today that it has expanded its patent portfolio to 30 applications filed in the U.S. Patent Office and internationally of which seven have been granted and one application recently allowed in September 2024. The company has built this technology platform over the last seven years of strategic research and development to address the key areas to enable the global energy transition and wide-scale electrification of the transport, industrial, residential and energy sectors in general. BluWave-ai 2024 Patent Updates BluWave-ai 2024 Patent Updates The company portfolio strategically covers the enabling technology and underpins its products for: electric vehicles and other smart loads; utilities; energy consumers including residential applications, industrial, institutional and fleet

ANKARA, TURKEY / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / GEN Pharmaceuticals (GENIL.IS), a leading Turkish pharmaceutical company, has announced the positive results of its Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its investigational drug, GN-037 topical cream, in treating mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. The findings were presented at Amsterdam's European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2024 Congress.GEN Pharmaceuticals GEN Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Facility This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study involved 190 patients across 19 clinical centers in Türkiye. Patients were treated with GN-037, clobetasol 17-propionate, or placebo twice daily for four weeks, followed by an additional four-week observation period. The study demonstrated GN-037's statistically significant superiority in reducing psoriasis symptoms compared to placebo, positioning it as a promising new treatment option for psoriasis patients worldwide. K

BOYERTOWN, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / Global Advanced Metals (GAM), a leading global producer of metallurgical products, is pleased to announce a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to re-establish defense-critical niobium oxide production. The project, supported by a $26.4 million award from the Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization directorate, leverages GAM's existing tantalum production in Boyertown, Pennsylvania.GAM Logo GAM Logo The DOD's capital contribution will accelerate the development of the United States' first niobium oxide production in over 30 years. Niobium oxide is a precursor to high-purity superalloys in advanced aircraft, rocket systems, and various other defense platforms. GAM's public-private partnership forms a key component of the DOD's ongoing efforts to solidify the U.S. aerospace and defense industrial base. "GAM is proud to contribute to strengthening U.S. and allied capability by mitigating suppl

New agreement to facilitate transactions in carbon offsets between Karbon-X Corp and Drax Group PLC accelerates large-scale carbon removal efforts and sustainable energy generation, paving the way for transformative climate action. CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Karbon-X Corp. and Drax Group PLC are proud to announce the official launch of a new agreement to broker transactions in carbon offsets, building upon the successful Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) agreement established earlier this year to remove 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This collaboration aims to drive innovation in carbon removal and green energy generation, marking a significant step in our collective mission to combat climate change. Karbon-X, known for its advanced carbon offsetting technology, is aligning with Drax Group PLC, a leader in sustainable energy projects, to create integrated solutions for large-scale carbon removal and overall sustainability efforts. This agreement repr

QUAKERTOWN, PA / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / At the start of 2024, DEXIS introduced its digital ecosystem, a suite of tools and software designed to connect and streamline the implant workflow from diagnosis to delivery. Today, DEXIS announced upgrades across the ecosystem to aid clinicians in important workflow elements from visualizing progressive dental issues to designing chairside surgical guides. "Our technology makes it easy to organize information and execute treatments, which is at the core of what clinicians expect from us," said DEXIS President, Robert Befidi. "We are connecting and standardizing the implant workflow while also constantly evaluating our efforts to ensure we provide deeper patient insights and flexible, intuitive solutions that reduce complexity. These three launches are a good example of our focus on continuous innovation across the ecosystem to deliver diagnostic confidence, productivity, and smart simplicity." A brand-new X-ray platform is now availa

With Air2Road, Autobrains is setting new standards in localization technology for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Based on Autobrains' Liquid AI technology, Air2Road combines aerial images and vehicle camera data for highly precise localization. The multimodal system enables centimeter-level accuracy, thereby improving the safety of assistance systems. MUNICH, GERMANY | TEL AVIV, ISRAEL / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Autobrains, a global leader in AI-powered automotive solutions, is pleased to unveil its latest innovation: Air2Road, a breakthrough localization technology developed to enhance the capabilities of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving solutions. Powered by Autobrains' Liquid AI Technology, Air2Road delivers precise, real-time vehicle localization for safe and efficient navigation, even in challenging conditions such as occlusions, adverse weather, and complex urban environments.Autobrains' Air2Road Localiz

Together with Empresa Metro de Bogotá and the Government of Cundinamarca, the investment promotion agency, Invest in Bogotá will participate in Innotrans, the most important international event focused on transportation, infrastructure and technology, that will take place in Berlin (Germany). Invest in Bogotá will participate in different meetings with rail operators, engineering consultants, technology developers, train and rolling stock manufacturers and investors, in order to strengthen the equipment that the Metro system and the Regiotram of Bogota - Region will have. BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / As part of a State trade mission, which will be coordinated by the Ministry of Transportation and the National Infrastructure Agency, the city's investment promotion agency; Invest in Bogotá, will participate in Innotrans, the leading international event focused on transportation technology, which is held every two years in Berlin and which this year reaches its 14t

Lake.com a debut sponsor at European Vacation Rental Conference, VRWS TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 23, 2024 / Lake.com, a lakeside vacation rental platform, eagerly anticipates its debut conference sponsorship at the Vacation Rental World Summit (VRWS), a top conference hosted annually for property managers, hosts, and professionals in the fast-paced and exciting global vacation rental industry. This year's event will occur in Porto, Portugal, at Alfândega do Porto on October 3rd and 4th, 2024. Introducing Lake.com to the European Market Lake.com, home to lakeside vacation properties primarily in Canada and the U.S., offers homeowners and managers a platform to list properties by lakes, rivers, and large bodies of water. VRWS allows Lake.com to connect with European property managers whose rentals are near scenic locations like Lake Annecy, Lake Como, and Lake Lucerne, as well as rivers like the Rhine, Seine, and Danube. Unique Solution for Property Managers with Lakeside Renta

MANAMA, BAHRAIN / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / The Central Bank of Bahrain today granted Crypto.com full approval to provide payment service provider (PSP) services through its subsidiary registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain under the commercial name "FORIS GFS BH B.S.C. CLOSED", adding to the company's significant regulatory milestones in the region. The PSP licence will allow Crypto.com to expand its offerings of e-money and fiat-based payment services regionally, including the launch of its world-renowned prepaid cards. "With its extensive international presence and an earned reputation for regulatory compliance, we are delighted that Crypto.com has chosen the Kingdom of Bahrain as a destination for investment, which will further bolster Bahrain's ability to deliver on its vision of developing a digital-first, resilient economy that celebrates innovation and progress," said H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic De

The immersive program will provide supply chain professionals with frontline insights, targeted connectivity, and actionable opportunities, enabling them to make strategic decisions that strengthen and accelerate their supply chain initiatives. SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / Silicon Foundry, a Kearney-owned innovation advisory firm, today announced the launch of The Collective // Supply Chain, a year-long, membership-based program providing supply chain professionals with access to a curated flow of real-time insights, an executive peer community, expert consultations, exclusive events, and a presence in the heart of Silicon Valley. The Collective // Supply Chain addresses the challenges of navigating modern supply chain disruptions, optimizing processes, and integrating advanced technologies to achieve operational excellence. Kearney's recent COO Innovation Radar survey found that 90%+ of corporations increased their innovation budgets in the past year. High-ROI

Sport-Inspired Brand's Vibrant, Seasonal Collection Includes Perfect Gifting Items for the Holidays WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the launch of the sporty, classic, and colorfully vibrant Fall-Winter 2024 Collection. Inspired by the scenic beauty and historic charm of Salt Lake City, Utah, this Fall-Winter collection is a tribute to the season's warm, festive spirit and the joy of giving. The collection's global photoshoot is set against stunning snow-capped mountain vistas and nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Models and polo players alike are adorned in the latest styles of U.S. Polo Assn., showcasing family and friends enjoying the great outdoors and cozying up by the fireside in Salt Lake City. The collection features an extensive range of cold-weather classics such as knitted sweater polos, quilted jackets, cable-knit cardigans, and cozy flan

- Collaboration to leverage AbbVie's eye care expertise and Ripple's innovative drug delivery platform to develop next-generation sustained release drug delivery implants for the treatment of glaucoma TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2024 / Ripple Therapeutics today announced a collaboration and option-to-license agreement with AbbVie to develop RTC-620, a next generation, fully biodegradable, sustained release drug delivery intracameral implant with repeat dosing capabilities to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT). This collaboration leverages AbbVie's expertise in eye care and Ripple's innovative drug delivery platform. Ripple's patented technology platform is based on a discovery that drugs can be engineered into controlled release pharmaceuticals without the use of polymers or excipients. These proprietary prodrugs undergo surface erosion to give zero order release kinetics and are highly customizable to

The Feature Article, written by Megan Agnew, highlights IMA ART's transformative approach to Luxury Fertility & Surrogacy for Discerning Clientele. BEVERLY HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 17, 2024 / IMA ART, the world's premier luxury fertility concierge, was recently featured in The Sunday Times Magazine. The article, titled "Want a Girl with Blue Eyes? Inside California's VIP IVF Industry," was published on September 15, 2024, and offers an exclusive glimpse into the extraordinary services provided by IMA ART's co-founders, Michelle Tang and Ron Sonnenberg, for discerning clientele of ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Photo of Co-Founders Michelle Tang and Ron Sonnenberg Megan Agnew's feature underscores IMA ART's revolutionary bespoke approach to fertility and surrogacy, spotlighting the boutique white-glove fertility concierge offered to the select few who engage their services. As the only Fertility Maison, IMA ART limits its annual clientele, meticulously curating every aspect

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 16, 2024 / Author Tatiana Marín is thrilled to announce the release of her tenth book, Under the Essence of the Heart. This latest work is a poignant collection of poems and life reflections that delves deeply into themes of love and nostalgia, inviting readers to explore the nuanced tapestry of human emotions. Under the Essence of the Heart is a journey through the various stages of life, capturing the balance between personal experiences and universal truths. Marín's new collection features a selection of evocative pieces that have been drawn from her extensive body of work in Spanish. This rich tapestry of literature offers a deep look into the diverse facets of human existence, reflecting Marín's unique ability to resonate with readers on an emotional level. "Under the Essence of the Heart is a labor of love and determination. It is an attempt to distill the profound and often fleeting moments of our lives into something tangible and relatable,