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Holland & Hart Partner Michael Drapkin Joins American Intellectual Property Law Association Board

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Michael Drapkin

“As technology continues to rapidly evolve, AIPLA is uniquely positioned to engage in education and advocacy, collaborating with IP industry stakeholders to help develop a policy framework that can guide next-generation innovations.”


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Michael Drapkin, partner and leader of Holland & Hart’s electronics and computer patent practice, has joined the Board of Directors of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA).

Drapkin counsels some of the world’s most innovative technology companies to develop and manage their patent portfolios. He leads a team of more than 50 computer and electrical engineering-focused patent attorneys, agents, and engineers, who prepare and prosecute patents in the U.S. and abroad. This group has collaborated to create new automation and workflow management solutions that deliver efficient, cost-effective legal services.

Founded in 1897, AIPLA is a national bar association that advocates for improvement in laws relating to the full spectrum of intellectual property rights and their proper interpretation by the courts and provides legal education to the public and to its members on intellectual property issues. Its members include lawyers in private and corporate practice, government service and academia.

“I’m very pleased to join the Board and continue my work with AIPLA,” said Drapkin, who previously served as Chair of the Association’s Professional Programs Committee, in addition to a number of other leadership roles. “Shaping IP law through legislation, regulation, and the courts is integral to maintaining our country’s leadership in innovation and facilitating a commitment to the principles of intellectual property rights at home and abroad.”

“As technology continues to rapidly evolve, AIPLA is uniquely positioned to engage in education and advocacy, collaborating with IP industry stakeholders to help develop a policy framework that can guide next-generation innovations,” added Drapkin.

Drapkin was one of three IP attorneys who spearheaded the successful effort to bring a Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Colorado in 2014. Drapkin is Editor-in-Chief and Chair of the Editorial Board of the treatise, Patents and Standards: Practice, Policy, and Enforcement, which provides pragmatic guidance for patent practitioners and in-house counsel in the area of standards-essentials patents.

About Holland & Hart

Founded in 1947, Holland & Hart is a full-service Am Law 200 firm with offices in eight states and in Washington, D.C. We deliver integrated legal solutions to regional, national, and international clients of all sizes in a diverse range of industries. For more information, visit http://www.hollandhart.com or on Twitter: @HollandHart.

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ROYALE G, a Revolutionary Premium Herb Grinder, Launches on Indiegogo

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ROYALE G takes the traditional grinder concept to the next level – featuring everything you will find on your standard grinder, but with a modern, sophisticated and elegant design and many new features all consumers will love.


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As the global cannabis movement gains momentum through emerging legislation and mainstream popularity, cannabis advocate organization Pre-Royale has launched its inaugural premium product on Indiegogo – ROYALE G The Most Revolutionary Herb Grinder.

With demand for quality products and accessories growing, Pre-Royale is poised to meet this need by developing high-end products for the worldwide cannabis community by combining luxury and style with functionality.

“It’s not only about great products, it’s about the movement,” said Pre-Royale Founder Marcus Lee. “With its patent-pending design, ROYALE G is a revolutionary prestigious product designed to change lives on a deep, personal level. ROYALE G takes the traditional grinder concept to the next level – featuring everything you will find on your standard grinder, but with a modern, sophisticated and elegant design and many new features all consumers will love.”

ROYALE G features include:

Gold-Plated Trim: ROYALE G brings convenience and luxury into one product, with a “splash of gold” for a sophisticated premium feel. It embodies a stigma breaking message which showcases the new cannabis culture and lifestyle.

Multi-Functional Clip Scooper: An innovative accessory that makes it easy to scoop and navigate ground herb after securing the grinder, with no need for direct contact that often results in “sticky fingers.”

Modular Design: Perfect for travel, the conveniently-sized herb grinder is ideal for life on-the-move – offering portability and a size-adjustable design. Great for separating strains as desired.

Airtight Storage Compartment: Scale down to the portable model and use the spare compartment as an airtight storage with the two additional lids provided. It’s a two-in-one grinder and storage package deal.

Double Anodized Aerospace Grade Aluminum: Built to be durable, this cutting-edge specific form of aluminum acts as a security vault for bud, providing protection with incredible strength and an ultra-soft finish.

“We love the grinder’s sleek anodized aerospace-grade aluminum build, and we know our customers will too,” Lee said. “The gold-trim accent seals the deal, with a luxurious design that reimagines the global cannabis movement. But it’s about more than fancy features. It’s about empowerment and making consumers part of something bigger…something revolutionary.”

Lee says the Pre-Royale Team is passionate about delivering impeccable quality, first with ROYALE G and with future luxury products.

“We’re proud to be cultivating a new culture and lifestyle for cannabis enthusiasts worldwide, inspiring our fellow consumers to live their lives on their terms,” he said. “Many users are afraid to express their passions, fearing embarrassment, judgement…or even job loss. We’re here to change that by making cannabis usage classy, stylish and luxurious for everyone. Today, doctors, lawyers, architects, musicians, and professionals of all kinds are becoming more aware of the undeniable benefits of cannabis.”

For more information about the revolutionary, life-changing herb grinder, or to purchase the ROYALE G at an early-bird discounted price during crowdfunding, visit the ROYALE G – The Most Revolutionary Herb Grinder Campaign Page on Indiegogo.

About Pre-Royale

Pre-Royale is a San Francisco-based cannabis advocate organization, building an inspiring community to educate the world about the emerging cannabis culture and lifestyle. The team of experienced cannabis enthusiasts is leading the global cannabis anti-prohibition movement, breaking the taboo and stigma surrounding cannabis usage through freedom of expression and luxurious product creation.

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Oxurion NV Partners with Prevent Blindness to Educate Public on Diabetes-related Eye Disease

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Oxurion NV and Prevent Blindness are teaming up for November’s Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month.

“The number of diabetes cases continues to soar,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “Through awareness and education, our goal is to minimize the damaging effects that diabetes can have on vision.”


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Today, more than 30 million Americans have diabetes (about 1 in 10), and 90-95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All those with diabetes are at risk of developing certain eye diseases, including diabetes-related retinopathy, diabetes-related macular edema, cataract and glaucoma. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults.

For the second consecutive year, Oxurion NV, a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments to preserve vision in patients with diabetic eye disease, has partnered with Prevent Blindness, the nation’s oldest voluntary eye health and safety organization, during November’s Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month. Both groups will work to educate the public on risk factors, symptoms, treatment options, and financial assistance resources.

“The number of diabetes cases continues to soar,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “Through awareness and education, our goal is to minimize the damaging effects that diabetes can have on vision.”

“Many people may not be aware of the impact that diabetes can have on vision, which can affect everything from quality of life, to the ability to remain independent,” said Patrik De Haes, M.D., CEO of Oxurion NV. “By working with Prevent Blindness once again, we are able to offer hope and help to the millions of patients with diabetes, and their caregivers, through our various resources.”

For more information on diabetes-related eye disease, please call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020 or visit preventblindness.org/diabetes. For those who have or who care for someone with Low Vision from diabetes, visit the Prevent Blindness free online resource, Living Well with Low Vision: http://lowvision.preventblindness.org.

About Prevent Blindness

Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call (800) 331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

About Oxurion

Oxurion (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments to preserve vision in patients with diseases affecting the back of the eye. The company has built a diverse portfolio of disease-modifying therapies, including treatments for diabetic eye disease, a leading cause of blindness in people of working age worldwide.

Oxurion’s clinical pipeline consists of THR-317, a PlGF inhibitor, for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) and MacTel1; THR-149, a plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the treatment of DME; and THR- 687, a pan-RGD integrin antagonist for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and DME. Further new drug candidates are currently being assessed and developed for the treatment of diabetic eye disease.

Oxurion owns the global rights to Jetrea® (ocriplasmin), the only pharmacological vitreolysis drug approved for the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion (in the U.S.) and vitreomacular traction (outside the U.S.).

Oxurion is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and is listed on the Euronext Brussels exchange under the symbol OXUR. In the US, Oxurion NV operates ThromboGenics, Inc. as a subsidiary company. More information is available at http://www.oxurion.com.

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Chicago United Bridge Awards Dinner Honors United Airlines CEO, 50 Business Leaders of Color

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Chicago United will honor Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines at its annual Bridge Awards Dinner at the Hilton Chicago on Nov. 7. Munoz will receive the Bridge Award, which recognizes a corporate chief executive officer who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in achieving diversity and inclusion, especially at the board level. The selection process includes a rigorous review of publicly available data by prominent executives who are highly respected members of the Chicago business community

Chicago United also will officially introduce top executives selected to appear in the organization’s 2019 Business Leaders of Color publication to the anticipated nearly 1,000 attendees. The biennial publication profiles 50 remarkable, diverse business professionals who are ready to step onto corporate boards. Chosen from a highly competitive field of 182 nominees, the individuals selected for the publication demonstrate a broad range of professional experiences and proven track records of success in numerous industries.

For 15 years, the Bridge Awards dinner has elevated the visibility of corporate leaders committed to inclusion. The event will exemplify Chicago United’s 2019 theme, Leading Boldly, by connecting attendees with Chicago’s most influential business executives and civic leaders who share the value of advancing inclusion and are leading the charge in their organizations and communities.

The dinner is presented by Greeley and Hansen, a global leader in developing innovative engineering solutions for a broad scope of water challenges. The firm collaborates with clients in the water sector to develop sustainable water resources programs to create better urban environments that improve the quality of life in communities worldwide.

“Through our Bridge Awards recognition, Chicago United proudly salutes corporate CEOs who have implemented effective measures to ensure diversity on their boards of directors and in their executive ranks,” said Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United. “Oscar Munoz is an exemplary example of that kind of corporate leadership and vision, and we are so proud to have him as our honoree.”

Castillo added, “Since its first release in 2003, the Business Leaders of Color publication has served as a resource to increase inclusion of diverse candidates on the boards of Fortune 1,000 corporations. Between 2003 and 2019, the publication has featured 420 individuals who dispel the myth that there are not enough qualified, dynamic, visionary and talented executives of color to step into corporate board directorships in Chicago and beyond. Executives featured in the publications over the years have been elected to more than 300 directorships.”

To reserve tickets or tables for the Bridge Awards, contact Gail Arrigo, Chicago United Director of Operations, at 312-977-3066 or garrigo@chicago-united.org.To download the 2019 Business Leaders of Color publication, go to http://www.chicago-united.org.

About Chicago United

Chicago United is a corporate membership and advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management, and business diversity. Founded in 1968, the organization is focused on transforming the Chicago region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation by engaging the top publicly and privately held corporations in leading talent management and inclusive diversity practices. Chicago United’s signature programs include its Business Leaders of Color publication, which showcases a diverse pool of corporate director candidates, the Five Forward Initiative™, designed to invigorate job creation in communities of color by increasing the scale of large Minority Business Enterprises in the Chicago region, Inside Inclusion featuring the Corporate Diversity Profile, and the Corporate Inclusion Institute, the first-ever citywide business talent development program. http://www.chicago-united.org

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Diyotta and CTI Partners Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Data Warehousing and Analytics Solutions For Healthcare in Record Time

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“CTI Partners’ expertise with modern data warehousing solutions combined with Diyotta’s data integration platform, ensure organizations get faster access to the data they need, whether it’s for business analytics or machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.”


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Diyotta, Inc., an enterprise-class, data integration platform for modern data environments, today announced a new strategic partnership with CTI Partners, a consultancy firm specializing in offering business process outsourcing, security, portfolio management, and data warehousing solutions.

CTI Partners chose Diyotta because its cloud-native data integration capabilities ensure data moves quickly, securely, and seamlessly from source systems to cloud and on-premises data warehouses and data lakes. Diyotta’s ease of use, feature-rich platform, and scalability reduce the complexity and improve the speed of integration for CTI Partners’ data warehousing and analytics solutions.

In a recent engagement, CTI Partners used Diyotta to integrate multiple complex electronic medical record systems for a major healthcare provider.

“We are excited to partner with CTI Partners to deliver faster data integration for their customers,” said Sanjay Vyas, CEO of Diyotta. “CTI Partners’ expertise with modern data warehousing solutions combined with Diyotta’s data integration platform, ensure organizations get faster access to the data they need, whether it’s for business analytics or machine learning and artificial intelligence applications.”

“Building a data warehouse is a complex project, requiring many resources and advanced skills. We tested many of the data integration tools on the market, but they all had limitations. We chose Diyotta because we needed a tool that could efficiently connect to any source in any location in any format, pull the data and transform the data to conform to a schema, then present the data consistently to business users,” said Samuel Waissman, Partner for CTI Partners.

“Speed to deliver and leverage our engineers’ skills with minimum learning curve, allowed CTI Partners to deliver a complex integration and data warehouse solution 50% faster than using the traditional ETL Tools. The engineers were able to use the tool almost immediately after learning Diyotta with minimum training.”

“Diyotta gives us everything we need in one package without requiring additional licenses or bolt-ons. It encapsulates all the transformation functionality we need, freeing our developers from coding the same transformation over and over again. In a recent complex data integration of five electronic medical record systems (EMRS), we replaced a legacy reporting solution, which used to take six hours to refresh data from two systems, with a solution that allowed us to refresh the data from five distinct EMR systems in less than two-and-a-half hours,” added Waissman.

Diyotta continues to expand its strategic partnerships to drive the data integration for today’s cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises data environments.

About Diyotta, Inc.

Diyotta delivers trusted data fast. An enterprise-class, serverless data integration platform, Diyotta connects quickly and securely to diverse data sources and delivers massive volumes of data to target systems across cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments. It is the first data integration solution to leverage the transformative power of modern data processing platforms, including Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and others. Organizations such as Sprint , Scotiabank, Canadian Tire, Cox Automotive and Techstyle Fashion Group rely on Diyotta’s technology. To learn more about Diyotta and its solutions, visit http://www.diyotta.com.

About CTI Partners Consulting

CTI Partners Consulting is a US-based consultancy firm specializing in business process outsourcing, security, portfolio management, business intelligence, analytics, advanced reporting and data warehousing solutions. Founded in 1998, CTI Partners is committed to delivering high quality services, backed by proven results, at the right price for our customers. Our unique focus on hiring seasoned leaders with real-world experience in their field and in a variety of industries leads to better ideas and solutions for our customers. Our team understands the customer’s business risks, financial priorities, and operational challenges to provide the best solutions for competitive advantage. CTI Partners provides services across multiple industries throughout America, Europe and Asia. For more information about CTI Partners, visit https://www.ctipartners.co/.

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Kanvas Revolutionizes Cannabis Industry with Launch of First and Only Certified Child-Resistant All-in-One Disposable Vaporizer

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Kanvas™, creator of innovative solutions designed to elevate the user experience for legal cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) consumers, announces its Child-Resistant Disposable Vaporizer is the first all-in-one hardware solution to pass stringent child-resistant testing, delivering the market’s first certified child-resistant complete vape device.

Dedicated to consumer vape safety, Kanvas engineered the first-of-its-kind child-resistant vape pen utilizing an ingenious push-and-turn technology that disengages the battery to prohibit device operation. This patent-pending complete child-resistant solution was tested by an accredited laboratory to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) standards for child-resistant packaging as stated in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 16, Section 1700.20. Additional benefits of Kanvas’ fail-safe design include prolonged battery life, auto-firing restriction and protection from the very first hit.

“We are proud to be the first in our industry to introduce an end-to-end vape solution with certified child-resistant functionality,” said Andy Fathollahi, Kanvas CEO. “Unlike devices from other hardware manufacturers, the Kanvas Child-Resistant Disposable Vaporizer is the first and only complete device that offers peace of mind out of the box. We have a tremendous engineering department that worked tirelessly to make our goal of child safety in the vape category a reality.”

The Child-Resistant Disposable Vaporizer is powered by Vapetelligence™, Kanvas’ exclusive temperature-controlled dosing technology, and secured with a DualLock snap-on compression fit mouthpiece that eliminates tampering and leaks. Composed of food-grade 18/10 stainless steel and a ceramic core, its undetectable levels of heavy metals are 10 times lower than the industry standard.

For more information about the Kanvas Child-Resistant Disposable Vaporizer, visit http://www.thekanvasco.com.

About Kanvas:

Kanvas™ is a cannabis technology company whose innovative software and hardware platform introduced temperature-controlled dosing technology and heating profiles that accurately and reliably deliver best-in-class vaporizing experiences for legal cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) consumers. Headquartered in Orange County, California, Kanvas delivers safety, security and performance through an assortment of premium vaping solutions and ancillary products that are backed by patent-pending technology. To learn more about Kanvas, please visit http://www.TheKanvasCo.com.

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PRECO Electronics® Wins 2019 Commercialized Innovation of the Year Award

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“We have led the safety industry for over 70 years, and this award is a product of PRECO’s experience and achievement. Side Defender®II is just the beginning of what will come of our teams’ innovative potential.” – Jim Bean, PRECO’S CEO


BOISE, Idaho (PRWEB)

PRECO Electronics® announces PreView® Side Defender®II was named the 2019 Commercialized Innovation of the Year, one of five competing categories for the Idaho Innovation Awards. Designed to eliminate deaths caused by turning heavy-duty equipment in crowded, low-speed environments, Side Defender®II is the second PRECO product to receive the innovation award after the PreView Sentry® Plus won in 2017.

“Our engineering team had strict specifications that needed to be met,” said Jon Cole, PRECO’s lead engineer for Side Defender®II. “There was no solution like it on the market, and we were up against high-level competitors. At the time, it was a challenge that seemed insurmountable. But, from development and testing to manufacturing, we rose to the challenge and exceeded all requirements.”

Commercial vehicle safety issues have gained international attention as bicyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (VRU) are more and more frequently involved in collisions with turning trucks and buses on city streets. Today, the European Union (EU) is moving towards legislation mandating turn assist safety technology for heavy-duty vehicles, and Vision Zero cities in North America are asking commercial truck fleets to take similar action.

Developed in response to these global initiatives to avoid fatalities, Side Defender®II’s radar-based system provides collision warning capabilities that actively monitor the vehicle’s side blind spots, detecting moving VRUs within the detection zone. In addition, third party testing has shown the Side Defender®II to be the most accurate system with fewer false alerts than any other available, successfully minimizing risk, improving safety, and reducing incident rates.

Designed for use on trucks, buses, and other medium and heavy-duty on-road equipment, Side Defender®II’s sensors are built rugged, optimal for industries within environments requiring robust, reliable solutions.

With partners, dealers, and numerous original equipment manufacturers (OEM) around the world, PRECO is committed to mitigating the broad and complex safety issues facing heavy-duty industries, delivering advanced collision warning systems around the world. One such example is the recently announced partnership with Scania, a division of Traton, Volkswagen Group.

“This was an incredible project, and our team was up to the task. Side Defender®II is the product of team effort, not just from engineering, but from sales, business development, and everyone in production and manufacturing,” concluded Cole.

PRECO is locally based in Boise, Idaho and designs, engineers, and manufactures in-house, making it possible to develop customized solutions for customer specific needs. All safety products go through the industry’s most rigorous testing to ensure reliable performance in the harshest working conditions imaginable, so operators and fleets can perform with greater confidence and peace of mind.

“Side Defender®II has been recognized globally, namely in ADAC testing service’s recent EU side turn assist comparison, as the industry’s most accurate and reliable side collision mitigation solution for urban environments,” Jim Bean, PRECO’s CEO, said. “We have led the safety industry for over 70 years, and this award is a product of PRECO’s experience and achievement. Side Defender®II is just the beginning of what will come of our teams’ innovative potential.”

Finalists were recognized during the 14th Annual Idaho Technology Council “Hall of Fame” featuring the Idaho Innovation Awards. A selection committee comprised of more than 30 leaders from Idaho’s technology, business, and academic communities evaluated the nominations.

“I was impressed with PRECO’s proprietary technology that allows Side Defender®II to successfully identify pedestrians and bicyclists versus stationary objects,” committee member Denise Dunlap, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Loon Creek Capital Group, LLC, said. “This technology will become more important as the number of VRUs increases on our streets and highways. I am proud that we have companies such as PRECO building innovative solutions to worldwide problems right here in Idaho.”

Stoel Rives presented the 2019 Idaho Innovation Awards on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Boise Centre in Boise, Idaho. The event featured keynote speaker Intuit Chairman of the Board, Brad Smith. The Idaho National Laboratory and J.R. Simplot Company were named this year’s inductees into the Hall of Fame. Specializing in technology and innovation, these companies have grown from local ideas to startups and now powerhouses and leaders of change and innovation.

To learn more, visit preco.com, or e-mail Erica Cassel at ecassel@preco.com.

About the Idaho Innovation Awards

Established in 2006, the annual Idaho Innovation Awards is Idaho’s first and only innovation awards program. The program recognizes innovations, innovative professionals, and companies throughout the state. Stoel Rives LLP, Trailhead, and the Idaho Technology Council co-sponsored this year’s award program.

About PRECO Electronics

PRECO believes those responsible for medium and heavy-duty equipment around the world have a desire to keep the people and property around them safe and free from harm. We design, engineer, and manufacture blind spot collision warning systems optimized for on and off-road equipment. With a history of innovation, our safety systems are engineered for unparalleled performance – regardless of the environment – and designed to integrate with future safety technologies. Our customers perform with greater confidence and peace of mind knowing they can mitigate incidents and save lives.

Established in 1947, PRECO has been providing safety solutions to heavy-duty industries for 70 years. For more information on PRECO’s heavy-duty vehicle collision mitigation technology, please visit preco.com.

Industry: Healthcare

Inception Welcomes Pioneer in Reproductive Medicine, Joe B. Massey, M.D., to Its Network of Providers

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Inception, whose mission is to shift the paradigm of the IVF Market, announces today that Joe B. Massey, M.D. has joined its network of providers. A pioneer in reproductive medicine, Dr. Massey has spent the last two decades of his career making high-quality, advanced fertility treatments increasingly affordable and accessible to all patients.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Massey is a leading expert in infertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), as well as egg freezing. Dr. Massey was involved in the first pregnancy in the United States following assisted hatching in 1988 and ICSI in 1993. In 1983, Dr. Massey co-founded Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA) in Atlanta, GA, which is part of The Prelude Network and the longest, continuously-operating and full-service private fertility treatment center in the United States, where he practiced until 2006. He went on to form the Servy Massey Fertility Institute (SMFI) with Dr. Edouard Servy, where he worked on perfecting a low-cost approach to IVF to be able to help even more people build the family of their dreams.

In Georgia, like many states across the country, coverage for fertility testing and treatment is limited through insurance carriers and individual plans, leaving most patients with no or limited fertility coverage and few options to pursue their dreams of having a family without significant out-of-pocket costs.This partnership will expand Dr. Massey’s commitment and work around creating affordable access to fertility treatment, while allowing Inception to continue to create additional access for the niche market of low-cost, high-quality fertility service and care.

“The financial aspect of the fertility journey can be a challenging one, especially for those with no or limited fertility coverage, and this partnership gives both Dr. Massey and Inception the opportunity to inspire hope and build beautiful families through lower-cost yet high-quality treatment,” says TJ Farnsworth, CEO & Founder of Inception. “We are very excited to have Dr. Massey join the Inception family, as we both have a clear vision of increasing access to low cost, advanced fertility care to all patients.”

Through the Inception partnership, patients of Dr. Massey can continue to expect a full range of lower-cost, high-quality assisted reproductive services for men and women, including male and female fertility testing, cryopreservation for fertility preservation, donor and surrogacy services, genetic screening, IUI/IVF/ICSI, LGBT family building and more.

“We are excited to partner with Inception because our vision of improving the way patients experience their fertility journey is important to both entities, and from my experience, approximately 75% of infertility patients who need IVF cannot afford it,” says Joe B. Massey, M.D. “This integration allows us the opportunity to continue to streamline our operations in order to pursue offering innovative ways to provide high-quality, low-cost services.”

About Inception Fertility Ventures

Inception Fertility Ventures was founded in 2015 with an ambitious goal to create a family of organizations intent on improving the way patients experience their fertility journey. The company’s mission is to shift the paradigm of the fertility market by raising the standard of care, streamlining fragmented components into an integrated system, and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Inception’s network of full-service fertility centers, The Prelude Network, is now the largest of its kind including some of the country’s top-tier fertility practices in 17 markets across the US. http://www.Inceptionllc.com

About Joe B. Massey

Joe B Massey, M.D. has been a pioneer in the field of infertility since he studied IVF in Australia the early 1980’s. He was involved in the first pregnancy in the United States following assisted hatching in 1988 and ICSI in 1993. His clinical trials, and co-authorship of a plethora of articles published in medical journals, has culminated in co-founding Servy Massey Fertility Institute (SMFI), a low-cost, full-service fertility clinic in Georgia. Dr. Massey attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for undergraduate, as well as medical school. He completed obstetrics and gynecology and a fellowship in infertility at the University of Pennsylvania. After serving in the Navy, he entered private practice, focusing on fertility treatment. In 1983 he co-founded Reproductive Biology Associates in Atlanta, where he practiced until 2006. Then Dr. Massey worked on perfecting a low-cost approach to IVF to be able to help even more people build the family of their dreams which is when he formed SMFI with Dr. Servy. He is a former board member of Resolve and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

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On Demand Manufacturing Customers to Gain Seamless Design Capabilities as 3D Systems Partners with ZVerse

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ZVerse Inc., developer of the only CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform for digital manufacturing, is partnering with 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD), a provider of parts manufacturing services. The strategic alignment will provide 3D Systems’ customers with access to ZVerse’s network of certified designers who can lend their expertise to optimize file formats – facilitating desired final parts. These services include everything from design modifications to revising file formats to ensure the final part matches the customer’s requirements.

“The customer is at the center of everything we do,” said Thomas Donahue, vice president of global sales for 3D Systems On Demand. “The combination of ZVerse’s expertise and 3D Systems’ design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) processes will allow us to provide advanced design capabilities to our customers. This partnership enables a seamless customer experience, helping them achieve the final part they need, as efficiently as possible.”


  • Users will gain process-specific guidance throughout their manufacturing project’s design phase with file optimization for their specific manufacturing needs and pre-production quality checks.

  • Because the ZVerse technology and designer network can handle high volumes of projects, it also offers increased speed of service for 3D Systems’ On Demand customers.

The news reflects the evolving needs of the fast-growing additive manufacturing industry, which anticipates growth to $35.6 billion by 2024 according to the Wohlers Report 2019.

“We’re excited to grow our relationship with 3D Systems as they leverage our CAD as a Service platform to improve customer experiences,” said ZVerse founder and CEO John Carrington. “The desired and proven outcome is providing the fastest path from idea to finished product at the scale required for on-demand manufacturing customers, particularly those who may not have 3D printable files or ready access to a design team to create them.”

The partnership will enable even more innovators, creators and manufacturers to use integrated design and manufacturing solutions within the 3D Systems On Demand services. To start a new order with ZVerse and 3D Systems, log in to your 3D Systems On Demand portal or visit us at https://3ds.layr.co.

About ZVerse

ZVerse bridges the design gap for digital manufacturers at scale through our AI-enabled CAD as a Service (CADaaS) platform and certified designer network. Our modular solution of services, fully configurable to specific customer needs, aims to disrupt the traditional manufacturing landscape with vast efficiency by providing the fastest path from idea to finished product. To learn more, visit http://www.zverse.com, connect on LinkedIn or email info@zverse.com.

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Tobacco Heat Not Burn (HNB) Technical Device and Heat Stick Features Reviews Now Available

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The two separately offered reports entitled: Technical Comparison of Heat Not Burn (HNB) Devices From Leading Tobacco Companies, and Heat Sticks: Brief Components and Construction Overview, provide comparative reviews of the technical features and specifications of the battery-driven heating devices and the respective heated tobacco sticks manufactured and marketed by: PMI – Philip Morris International; BAT – British American Tobacco; JTI – Japan Tobacco International; KT&G – Korean Tobacco and Ginseng Corporation; CNTC – China National Tobacco Corporation, and TTL – Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation.

The Technical Comparison HNB Devices Report highlights the detailed product information on the various Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) products from leading tobacco companies and concludes with comparative device ratings system for devices, developed according to a proprietary Wingle Group methodology.

The report compares the most popular and consumer accessible HNB devices available from Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, KT&G Corporation and Japan Tobacco International. The devices compared in the report are: GLO 1 and 2; IQOS v2.4, v3 and Multi; LiL FT Solo 1.0 , Plus+ and Hybrid; PULZE, and Ploom S.

Tests of devices and technical reviews are provided in order to identify innovations, as well as advantages and disadvantages of individual devices. The report summarizes of tests on the following:

  • Internal components view.

  • Heater review. The types of heaters most often found in devices and the characteristics these heaters present.

  • Airflow review. Review of airflow designs offering insights into the efficiency of their structure, methods of air heating and comparison of airflow designs.

  • PCB review. Analysis of electronics components used.

  • Feeding signal type and temperature control system analysis. Provides information on availability of temperature control, feeding signal type and specific heating algorithms.

  • Temperature deviation of heater: Highlights how temperature of devices can change during use. This helps understand efficiency of temperature control system and stability of device parameters.

  • Current consumption of device. Shows how much power a device consumes and the reaction to temperature control system activity.

  • Information of average and maximum consumption of current is presented.

  • Battery analysis. Provides information about quality and properties of batteries which are used in devices.

  • Battery and device energy efficiency. Demonstrates how long devices can be active on one full battery load and how long it takes to get full charge.

  • Provides insights on efficiency and economy parameters of devices.

  • Vapor density test. Analysis of vapor density, which devices generated, and insight on whole-device stability of during single session use.


The Heat Sticks Comparison Report highlights the differences in relative size and product filler content between the shorter rod length PMI IQOS device compatible Heets, Marlboro and Parliament sticks, the KT&G’ Fiit stick, the CNTC Kuanzhai, Coo and Ing branded sticks, and the TTL’s Nuso stick; and compares the longer rod length BAT GLO branded Dunhill and Kent Neosticks and the CNTC Mu+ heated tobacco stick. The comparison also notes the features of smaller manufacturer brands including the Ointto and Lopato heat sticks.

To obtain the reports, please visit https://www.vaporclassification.com/wingle-research for individual pricing and instructions for download access.

Contact Details:

Claudia Tsai

+852 5271 8365

claudia.tsai@winglegroup.com

Room 19C, Lockhart Center, 301-307 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

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