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ProtectionPro® by Madico® Announces New & Improved Ultra2 Screen Protection

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. (PRWEB)

ProtectionPro® by Madico® announced today the launch of Ultra2 screen protection, the newest and most advanced addition to its growing line of device protectors. With a smooth, glossy finish that doesn’t interfere with screen sensitivity or ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanning, Ultra2 offers users improved durability, outstanding impact protection, amazing self-healing properties and ultra-clear HD optical clarity.

ProtectionPro first introduced its flagship Ultra film in 2011, and it quickly became the world leader in screen protection, covering millions of devices worldwide. ProtectionPro’s newest Ultra2 film improves on the original Ultra screen protection and boasts improved clarity, enhanced scratch resistance and increased impact protection.

ProtectionPro’s Ultra2 is a high-performance film specially designed to fit any device including phones, laptops, tablets or wearables – freeing up shelf space and simplifying inventory control for retailers. Many new devices on the market have curved surfaces, and Ultra2 excels with easy application on curved screens and 25% greater adhesion to the surface of the device.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the ProtectionPro experience, and we are very excited about this new product,” said Jim Adams, head of America’s Sales for ProtectionPro.

“Frankly speaking, Ultra2 is the very best product that we have ever had in our ProtectionPro line-up. It is the perfect balance of clarity, durability, and impact performance. It does it all!”

Ultra2 screen protection features a special coating designed to prevent fingerprint smudging and allows for easy removal of dirt or makeup. And Ultra2 feels like glass, so fingertips easily glide over the surface of any device. Ultra2 is professionally installed ensuring a hassle-free experience for consumers.

The ProtectioPro solution is carried by thousands of big-box retail stores, telecommunication providers, repair shops, and electronics shops around the world. For more information or to find out how to become a distributor, visit getprotectionpro.com.

About ProtectionPro

ProtectionPro is the world leader in on-demand device protection, including screen covers and the Infinity Series line of fashionable device armor, which allows consumers to protect their devices as well as express their personal style. ProtectionPro is sold in more than 146 countries worldwide with a mobile app in 22 languages. ProtectionPro screen protection was used by NASA in space. The ProtectionPro system is brought to you by Madico, a pioneer in cutting-edge film technology. An award-winning organization, our expertise is in the research, science, development, and manufacturing of high performance, complex, multilayer films engineered to exceed customer expectations.

About Madico, Inc.

Headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida, Madico, Inc. innovates, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of protective, functional and decorative materials-based solutions including films, coatings and laminates for various industries worldwide from automotive and architecture to healthcare and aerospace. Since 1903, Madico has pioneered industry-first products with an unrivaled commitment to quality and dedication to its customers. Madico is a fully owned subsidiary of Lintec USA Holdings, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.madico.com.

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Heilind Electronics Introduces Amphenol ICC’s FCI Basics BergStak 0.8 mm Shielded Board-to-Board Connectors

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Amphenol ICC/FCI BergStak connectors

BergStak connectors offer a shielded, high-speed and high-density solution for board-to-board applications.


WILMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Heilind Electronics, a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide and an authorized distributor for Amphenol ICC, is now stocking the manufacturer’s new FCI Basics BergStak shielded connector line. These self-aligning connectors feature a 0.8 mm double-row contact pitch, conserving printed circuit board space.

One of the key advantages of the new line is its superior EMI/EMC shielding. The connectors offer significantly reduced coupling inductance, resulting in improved electromagnetic compatibility.

BergStak connectors also feature high signal quality and fast data transmission. Designed to support applications ranging from 2.5 Gb/s to 10 Gb/s, the products meet PCIe Gen 1-3 and 10G Base KR specifications.

The connectors are available in 64 positions, with 40-140 contact options and 9 mm-20 mm stacking heights. This solution is ideal for high-speed, parallel board-to-board applications in medical electronics, industrial and manufacturing equipment, datacom and telecommunications.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about BergStak 0.8mm shielded board-to-board connectors.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Amphenol ICC

Amphenol ICC designs and produces a wide range of innovative connectors and cable assemblies for the data storage and communications, networking, telecommunications, industrial, instrumentation and automotive sectors.

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Quantum-safe security firm evolutionQ awarded contribution from Canada Space Agency for Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Network Research and Development

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KITCHENER, Ontario (PRWEB)

evolutionQ was awarded a Space Technology Development Program (STDP) contribution by the CSA to develop solutions to advance satellite-based secure quantum communication services and tools to address challenges related to satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) networks.

Cryptography underpins the secure communications required for the digital, network-based social and financial interactions that are at the heart of modern society and the economy, including banking, the sharing of confidential healthcare data, and the exchange of sensitive information between governmental institutions. However, rapid advancements in quantum computing threaten current encryption methods because quantum computers, when built, will be able to break commonly used cybersecurity systems. It is important to develop tools, like QKD, that will be resistant to such quantum threats.

QKD technologies leverage the fundamental laws of quantum physics to distribute confidential cryptographic keys between two users, while detecting the attempts of malicious third-parties to intercept such keys. Unfortunately, typical terrestrial methods to establish such direct secure connection between locations are limited to relatively short distances, of the order of at most 200 km. This is clearly a challenge for a country as vast as Canada. Satellite-based QKD will enable secure, reliable, and economical key-sharing across Canada.

“A powerful quantum computer has the power to decimate today’s cryptography. As key quantum computing milestones are achieved, the need for quantum-safe solutions intensifies,” said Dr. Michele Mosca, President and CEO of evolutionQ. “Robust cryptography is absolutely necessary for our safety and the proper functioning of our digital economy. We must adopt quantum-safe solutions to secure and safeguard our critical infrastructures, financial services and intellectual property.”

“Quantum Key Distribution is an important tool in addressing the quantum threat. QKD uses the fundamental laws of physics to protect information shared between two parties.” CTO of evolutionQ, Dr. Norbert Lütkenhaus remarked. “Satellite-based QKD is essential for a vast country like Canada and will help secure communications from coast to coast. evolutionQ is poised to utilize its expertise and develop solutions to help establish satellite QKD, and to integrate it with existing terrestrial solutions.”

evolutionQ will develop tools to address the challenges unique to satellite-based QKD. This will be accomplished by modelling the role and performance of QKD satellites, and by designing optimization algorithms to integrate QKD satellites with terrestrial networks. The software solutions will be designed to be integrated with existing and planned satellite hardware. The project is expected to last 24 months.

The initiative will also help Canada safeguard sovereignty in the quantum age and strengthen Canadian leadership in the space and quantum sectors. The initiative aligns with the new Space Strategy for Canada, the safety and security principle in Canada’s Digital Charter and the Government of Canada’s Innovations and Skills Plan.

This project is undertaken with the financial support of the Canadian Space Agency.

About evolutionQ:

evolutionQ is a leading quantum-safe cybersecurity company led by world-renowned quantum computing experts Dr. Michele Mosca and Dr. Norbert Lütkenhaus. evolutionQ delivers quantum-risk management strategy and advisory services along with robust cybersecurity products designed to be safe against quantum computers.

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Spigen PowerArc Announces New 20W GaNFast ArcStation Pro, the World’s First and Smallest GaN Fast Charger For The Upcoming iPhone

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Spigen’s PowerArc is the leading-edge fast charger, ahead of Apple’s iPhone 12 and differentiated by its accessible, affordable price point and commitment to quality. The silicon chip is history; gallium nitride and GaNFast power ICs are driving a fast charger revolution


IRVINE, Calif. and DUBLIN (PRWEB)

Spigen Inc. and Navitas Semiconductor today announced a new 20W GaN wall charger, the Spigen PowerArc ArcStation Pro, ahead of the expected Apple iPhone 12 release later this year.

“Industry rumors indicate that the iPhone 12 will release without an ‘in-box’ charger,” said Bobby Lee, Spigen’s Product and Marketing Manager. “The ArcStation Pro proactively fills that void and delivers lightning-fast charging in the smallest-possible form-factor, with an elegant design and fold-flat AC pins. With 20W of charging power and a USB Type-C output, it can also charge AirPods, iPads and any number of other phones and tablets via USB-C to Lightning or USB-C to C cables.”

A powerful upgrade over former Apple chargers, the ArcStation Pro embraces modern gallium nitride (GaN) technology which runs up to 100x faster than old, slow, silicon chips to fast-charge electronics like never before. Navitas’ GaNFast™ power ICs monolithically integrate GaN power, GaN analog and GaN logic circuits on the same chip, to enable faster, reliable, efficient operation – in a very small size. At just 39.5 x 34.5 x 27.7 mm (1.55 x 1.35 x 1.09 in), and featuring smooth-folding AC-pins, this charger is 30% smaller than Apple’s current 18W wall chargers.

“Spigen’s PowerArc is the leading-edge fast charger, ahead of Apple’s iPhone 12 and differentiated by its accessible, affordable price point and commitment to quality,” said Stephen Oliver, Navitas’ Vice-President Marketing and Investor Relations. “The silicon chip is history; gallium nitride and GaNFast power ICs are driving a fast charger revolution.”

The Spigen PowerArc ArcStation Pro will retail for US$19.99 at the end of August 2020, a major saving vs. Apple chargers. You can subscribe to the email list to receive exclusive updates and promotional pricing for the launch at http://www.Spigen-powerarc.com.

About Spigen

Spigen Inc., commonly known as Spigen, is a mobile accessory leader founded in 2009 that makes cases, screen protectors, and other accessories for popular smartphone models. Spigen has recently launched its new brand Spigen PowerArc, specializing in delivering ultra-fast charging solutions for mobile devices. To learn more, please visit http://www.Spigen-powerarc.com.

About Navitas

Navitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 300 patents among its founders. GaN power ICs monolithically-integrate GaN power, GaN analog and GaN logic circuits to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 100 Navitas patents are issued or pending.

Press contacts:

Spigen Inc.

Bobby Lee – Product and Marketing Manager

Phone: +1 949-502-5121 EXT145

Email: Blee@Spigen.com

Navitas Semiconductor Inc.

Stephen Oliver – VP Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations

Phone: +1 ThinkGaNIC (+1 844-654-2642)

Email: Stephen.Oliver@NavitasSemi.com

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Corelation and WRG Extend Long-time Partnership

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As one of our strategic partners, WRG exemplifies and supports Corelation’s service culture, vision, and journey


PASADENA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Leading credit union core processor Corelation, Inc. and Wescom Resources Group (WRG), a technology CUSO, today announced a multi-year extension of their long-time partnership. Through the agreement, WRG provides hosting services for Corelation’s KeyStone core processing system, empowering dozens of credit unions to innovate, grow and excel.

Since 2012, WRG’s nationwide Managed Services platform has supported Corelation’s rapid growth and now serves three dozen credit unions with asset sizes ranging from $50 million to more than $2 billion. With a focus on People, Products and Processes, WRG’s Managed Services solution acts as an extension of the credit union’s in-house team, and offers a unique, cost-effective blend of leading technology infrastructure, outstanding service and process expertise. Through this collaborative effort, client credit unions experience all the processing speed and flexibility of in-house systems, without the associated hardware, infrastructure and compliance costs. At the same time, credit unions enjoy fully automated job processing and no server maintenance, along with exceptional 24-hour support by knowledgeable client support and computer operations staff.

“We are excited to extend our partnership with Corelation,” says David Cerwinski, President of WRG. “Through our shared values and commitment to the credit union movement, our two organizations provide cooperatives across the country with a secure, reliable and cost-effective platform for serving their members’ needs. With this extension agreement, we look forward to continuing to invest and innovate for the benefit of our mutual clients.”

“As one of our strategic partners, WRG exemplifies and supports Corelation’s service culture, vision, and journey,” says Theresa Benavidez, President of Corelation. “Through the WRG-Corelation partnership, our clients receive the benefits of seamless integration, a secure platform and unfailing service. WRG has provided incredible service to our mutual clients for the past eight years, and we are thrilled to continue this relationship for years to come.”

Corelation is also excited to announce its first-ever virtual annual client conference will be held on October 6-7, 2020. Learn more at http://www.corelationinc.com.

About Wescom Resources Group

Backed by Wescom Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions with over $4 billion in assets and nearly 200,000 members, Wescom Resources Group provides credit unions with advanced technology solutions that increase their competitive edge. With over 75 clients, WRG is a leader in innovative technologies for the credit union industry. WRG offers one of the most robust Managed Services solutions in the credit union industry. In addition, WRG’s TellergyTM solution provides branch automation for today’s modern credit union. For more information, visit http://www.wescomresources.com.

About Corelation

Based in San Diego, CA, Corelation has been driving innovation in credit union core processing since 2009. Corelation’s KeyStone core solution leverages state-of-the art system architecture with the bold goal of transforming the way credit unions operate. KeyStone places the member experience front and center through an innovative API that drives both the teller interface and the remote digital channel. Corelation serves nearly 140 credit unions and was recognized as a San Diego Top Workplace in 2019. For more information, visit http://www.corelationinc.com.

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Star Micronics Unveils New Version of mC-Print3 with USB-C® Interface and Power Delivery

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“The addition of a USB-C® connection will allow modern host devices to enjoy the reliable network connection and power supply that SteadyLAN™ provides, all through one USB-C® cable.” – Jon Levin, Director of Product Management, Star Micronics


SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB)

Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of mobile, point of sale (POS), and customer engagement technologies, is excited to announce the release of a new version of the mC-Print3 with a new interface including a USB-C® connection.

With the growing adoption of the USB-C® standard, Star Micronics has added new mCP31C and mCP31CB models to the mC-Print3 family, equipped with a USB-C® port supporting standard communication as well as USB Power Delivery to USB-C® devices such as Android™ and Windows phones and tablets, PCs and Macs. The mCP31C and mCP31CB also allow a USB-C® tablet to charge while connected to the printer.

The MCP31C interface includes one USB-C® port, two USB-A® ports, one Ethernet port supporting Star Micronics’ CloudPRNT and WebPRNT technologies, and one DK-Port. The MCP31CB interface includes the same connection options as the former model, as well as Bluetooth (non-MFi).

The addition of the USB-C® connection will allow Android, Windows, and Mac devices to leverage Star Micronics’ SteadyLAN™ technology. A world first solution, SteadyLAN™ provides stable wired Ethernet service and power to a device connected to a networked printer via the USB-C® cable. SteadyLAN™ is also available for iOS devices on the mCP21LB, mCP31L, and mCP31LB mC-Print3 models.

An industry-leading thermal printer for retail and hospitality, the mC-Print3 provides a simple user experience, is easy to integrate, and features a sleek IPX2-rated splash-proof design. The mC-Print3 is compatible with Star Micronics PromoPRNT receipt marketing technology and is a part of the Star Micronics mCollection, a line of mPOS hardware including printers, cash drawers, scales, tablet POS stands, and more.

“We are very excited to launch this new version of the mC-Print3,” said Jon Levin, Director of Product Management at Star Micronics. “The addition of a USB-C® connection will allow modern host devices to enjoy the reliable network connection and power supply that SteadyLAN™ provides, all through one USB-C® cable.”

About Star Micronics

Star Micronics, a world leading point of sale provider, has designated a portfolio of printing, secure cash management, and customer engagement solutions for any retail or hospitality establishment with a POS or mPOS environment. Star Micronics’s Software Development Tools allow integrators to utilize Star hardware solutions with any Android™, iOS®, and Windows® devices with their application. Always leading, and always innovating, Star Micronics has developed printing solutions including CloudPRNT, AirPrint-certified printing, Lightning connectivity, and the future-proof mCollection which includes printers, scales, stands, peripherals, and more. For more information, visit http://www.starmicronics.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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35% of U.S. Consumers Have At Least One Smart Device in Their Homes, Says NPD

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Even as the smart home market continues to develop and other products become more readily available, consumers today are still most likely to take that first step into the smart home market with the purchase of a security camera.


PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB)

According to the Home Automation Ownership & Usage Report from NPD’s Connected Intelligence, smart home device penetration has surpassed one out of every three U.S. consumers, with 35% of consumers stating they own at least one type of smart device across a portfolio of products[1]. However, the report found that ownership rates vary greatly by the type of smart device. Security cameras currently lead the pack as the most popular smart home device, owned by 15% of consumers.

Likewise, smart doorbells – also used for monitoring and security purposes – are driving the highest absolute unit volume changes year-over-year, an increase of 1.82 million units and 64% growth. Comparatively, categories outside of security are attracting less attention from consumers. For example, devices such as smart light bulbs and power – products that consumers tend to purchase as items that are convenient and “nice to have” – have fallen to low single-digit unit growth[2].

The Income Factor

There continues to be a sizable income divide between consumers who own smart home devices and those who do not. In fact, ownership in the highest income households is more than double ownership in households with lower incomes. In addition, households earning $150,000+ are more likely to own a broader portfolio of device types. However, these higher-income households make up just 15% of the U.S. representative population.

Yet, the report indicates that cost of smart home devices is not necessarily the only – or even the primary – factor driving purchase decisions, as witnessed by the fact that consumers of all income levels gravitate more to security cameras when starting their smart home collections.

“The value proposition of security cameras – providing safety for both family and home – really resonates with consumers,” said Jill Aldort, Director and Analyst for Home Automation & Mobile Accessories, The NPD Group. “Even as the smart home market continues to develop and other products become more readily available, consumers today are still most likely to take that first step into the smart home market with the purchase of a security camera.”

[1]Categories monitored in NPD’s Home Automation Ownership & Usage Report include security cameras, baby monitors, smart lighting, system controllers, smart locks, smart doorbells, smart garage door openers, smart power, smart sensors, item trackers, and home automation kits.

[2] Source: The NPD Group, Inc./U.S. Retail Tracking Service, 2019 vs. 2018

Methodology

This report draws data from the bi-annual Home Automation Ownership & Usage survey, last fielded from January 6 through January 23, 2020 and reaching 5,044 U.S. consumers age 18 and older across a broad range of geographic regions and demographic profiles. These consumers include both owners and non-owners of smart home devices. This report also draws from The NPD Group’s Retail Tracking Service.

About Connected Intelligence

Connected Intelligence provides competitive intelligence and insight on the rapidly evolving consumer’s connected environment. The service focuses on the three core components of the connected market: the device, the broadband access that provides the connectivity and the content that drives consumer behavior. These three pillars of the connected ecosystem are analyzed through a comprehensive review of what is available, adopted, and consumed by the customer, as well as reviewing how the market will evolve over time and what the various vendors can do to best position themselves in this evolving market. For more information: http://www.connected-intelligence.com.

About The NPD Group, Inc.

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 27 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, video games, and watches. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup and @npdtech.

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Clinerion named a Finalist in the Fierce Innovation Awards – Life Sciences Edition 2020

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BASEL, Switzerland (PRWEB)

The competition highlights companies that demonstrated innovative solutions, technologies, and services that have the potential to make the greatest impact for biotech and pharma companies. Clinerion was recognized as a finalist in the category of  Data Analytics/Business Intelligence.

Clinerion was selected as a finalist for its innovative, industry-leading real-world data service solutions for the generation of real-world evidence (RWE) and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) on its Patient Network Explorer platform, in particular for real-world data for COVID-19.

These services are based on patient data queried and aggregated directly from the anonymized, aggregated real-time patient electronic health records (EHRs) from the millions of patients around the world in the global network of partner hospitals on Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer platform. This resource allows users to generate insights on the patient journey, treatments and outcomes, by applying intelligent, patented informatics methodologies to interpret information from large amounts of EHRs. This powerful platform facilitates longitudinal epidemiological studies, allowing a focused search of patient characteristics or treatment patterns, as well as patient, physician and site outreach.

In the battle against COVID-19, researchers and health authorities require immediate patient data from a global perspective on disease transmittance, cohorts, and success rates for treatment regimes, among many other indicators. Patient Network Explorer supports research and RWE for COVID-19 cases, as well as for conditions that are associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections.

The awards program’s applications were reviewed by an exclusive panel of executives from major biotech and pharma companies including Astellas, Accenture, AstraZeneca, Angiocrine Bioscience, Biotech Research Group, NIHR Clinical Research Network, Medidata Solutions and PPD. All applications were evaluated based on the following criteria: effectiveness, technical innovation, competitive advantage, financial impact, and true innovation.

Winners will be announced in the 2020 Innovation Report set to publish by Fierce Life Sciences on September 14, 2020.

”Our main objective is to be able to support good outcomes for patients and their physicians around the world with our technology, especially in the age of COVID-19, when researchers are so desperate for robust, usable data,” says Ian Rentsch, CEO of Clinerion. “To have this recognized by the Fierce Innovation Awards and leaders of the industry is a very nice icing on the cake.”

Fierce Innovation Awards website: https://fiercelifesciencesawards.secure-platform.com/a

The full list of Fierce Innovation Awards judges https://fiercelifesciencesawards.secure-platform.com/a/page/judges

About Clinerion

Clinerion accelerates clinical research and medical access to treatments for patients. We generate real-world data from our global network of partner hospitals for Real World Evidence analyses. Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer radically improves the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical trial recruitment by offering data-driven protocol optimization, site feasibility evaluation and real-time patient search and identification to match patients to treatments.

Clinerion facilitates the participation of partner hospitals in leading-edge, industry-sponsored trials and time savings in patient recruitment. Researchers gain access to real-time, longitudinal patient data from electronic health records for analysis. We enable pharmaceutical companies, CROs and SMOs to shorten patient recruitment and save costs by streamlining operations and leveraging strategic intelligence. Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer also provides a platform for integration of diverse patient data sources into real-world data ecosystems. Clinerion’s proprietary technologies comply with international patient privacy and data security regulations. Clinerion is a global data technology service company headquartered in Switzerland.

Clinerion website: http://www.clinerion.com

Clinerion’s Patient Network Explorer: http://www.clinerion.com/index/PatientNetworkExplorerSolutions.html

For more information, please contact:

Le Vin Chin

Director, Head of Marketing & Communications

Clinerion Ltd

Elisabethenanlage 11, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Tel.: +41 61 865 60 54

media@clinerion.com

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SqwaQ Demonstrates BVLOS UAS Flight Capabilities for Controlled Airspace

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Prominent partners are working with SqwaQ under NDA to liberate drones and fly unfettered in the airspace


DALLAS (PRWEB)

SqwaQ, a leader in communications technology for robotics, autonomy and aviation, revealed today that it has successfully demonstrated its patented airborne LTE drone communications technology for multiple partners. The technology enables drones, helicopters, air taxis and other connected aircraft to share the same airspace rather than being segregated. This eliminates the need for UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) restrictions and resolves other obstacles that have been delaying wide-scale, routine UAS integration into the airspace. Rather than segregating or restricting drones, SqwaQ enables safe, unfettered integration into controlled airspace while also resolving Remote Aircraft ID, Pilot Credential Verification, Flight Path Management and other challenges that have limited UAS operations.

Easily integrated or retrofit into commercial UAS, the SqwaQboard is a compact, 3”x6”x1” communication module weighing only 270 grams that aggregates six 3G/4G LTE connections into one, multi-redundant data pipe to broadcast four pilot view and downward cameras or sensors simultaneously, plus multi-redundant command and control (C2) and headroom for an array of avionics like Mode-S transponder, ADS-B in/out and VHF radio. These and more capabilities are already patented or patent pending.

The SqwaQboard leverages the redundancy of communicating with multiple networks and towers simultaneously for more robust, redundant performance. Built to conventional AS9100 and DO-160 aviation safety standards, it is the first and only carrier approved device authorized for Airborne LTE Operations. The company worked with regulators and cellular network owners for over 2 years just to gain that access. As a result, SqwaQ can provision customized bandwidth services on 600 cellular networks across 130 countries and provide affordable roaming across entire regions like North America or the entire EU. This gives the customer a seamless experience because SqwaQ provides the hardware, data services and warranty support on both, eliminating any finger pointing if a problem arrises. It also means users can fly across wide spanning regions without losing connectivity because the six modules can roam across dozens of cellular networks simultaneously.

SqwaQ can enable a remote pilot in New York to fly a properly equipped unmanned aircraft through controlled airspace in Los Angeles with the experience of actually sitting in the cockpit. Multiple pilot view cameras can be supported to stream live, 360 degree views around the aircraft as well as the normal downward cameras or sensors. Nationwide command and control has less than 1/2 second latency round trip. The remote pilot could even talk to air traffic control via an onboard VHF radio just like manned aircraft, enter the traffic pattern, Ident with Mode-S or ADS-B transponder as directed, and then land at LAX airport per ATC approval. To air traffic control, the experience would ‘feel’ like any other manned aircraft routinely handled. The entire experience could also be automated so ATC can remain alert to thousands of active drone flights at any moment without the burden of managing them unless they want to use airport facilities. Gradually, that function could be automated and extend to manned aircraft as well, so air traffic controllers could manage 4-10 times the number of aircraft they handle today.

“Autonomy and industrial IoT require robust, redundant communications. SqwaQ is delivering today what 5G still won’t do in ten years. We have prominent partners working under NDA to liberate drones and fly unfettered in the airspace. That won’t happen with the plastic Chinese toy drones so commonly sold today of course. We’re excited to have major stakeholders in multiple countries pursuing this with us,” said Ted Lindsley, CEO.

About SqwaQ

SqwaQ is an SD-WAN and MVNO service provider focused on high-value mobile, Industrial IoT applications that demand reliable multi-redundant connectivity. Verticals include aviation, telemedicine, ground robotics, autonomous vehicles, oil and gas, and commercial construction. Founded in 2018, the company has more than a dozen patents issued or pending and wholesale bandwidth agreements with major cellular networks to provision custom data services on over 600 cellular networks across 130 countries. Learn more at http://www.sqwaq.com.

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Omron releases new GigE Vision line scan cameras with Power over Ethernet functionality

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The GigE Vision line scan cameras from Omron feature Power over Ethernet and Precision Time Protocol technology


HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (PRWEB)

Omron Automation Americas, an industry leader in complete automation solutions for manufacturing and related industries, is releasing an update to its FS Series GigE Vision® line scan cameras. Available in 2K, 4K and 8K resolutions and with single-line monochrome and upcoming dual-line monochrome and color formats, these cameras serve as excellent additions to Omron’s already robust and high-performing GigE Vision line. F-Mount, C-Mount and M42-Mount lens configurations are available.

GigE Vision is a global camera interface standard that uses the Gigabit Ethernet communication protocol to provide fast image transfer with cost-effective standard cables over long distances. Omron’s updated FS Series incorporates this highly sought-after technology along with Power over Ethernet (PoE), which lets users to supply power and transfer image data on a single Ethernet cable to help reduce system costs and simplify installation and setup. It also puts Omron among the limited number of camera vendors currently offering GigE Vision line scan cameras with PoE technology.

Another important feature of the new cameras is the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), which enables more precise multi-camera triggering over an entire system by lowering the latency when multiple cameras on the same system are triggered simultaneously. The new cameras’ compact design and 58 x 58 mm frame makes them ideal for a wide variety of applications, including optical scanning, waterfall sorting, web and print inspection, flat panel inspection, and pick-and-place. As the first GigE Vision line scan cameras Omron has released, the updated FS Series adds flexibility to the automation partner’s expanded vision portfolio.

Industry professionals interested in learning more about the new line scan cameras are encouraged to visit the dedicated product page on the Omron website by clicking here.

About Omron Automation

Omron Automation is an industrial automation partner that creates, sells and services fully integrated automation solutions that include sensing, control, safety, vision, motion, robotics and more. Established in 1933 and currently headed by President Yoshihito Yamada, Omron’s about 30,000 employees help businesses solve problems with creativity in more than 110 countries. Learn more at automation.omron.com.

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