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LG Innotek accelerating its entry into autonomous driving and XR markets

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek joins hands with a global lens manufacturing corporation to spur its penetration into the market for cameras for autonomous driving and optical components for extended reality (hereinafter, XR).

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Innotek joins hands with a global lens manufacturing corporation to spur its penetration into the market for cameras for autonomous driving and optical components for extended reality (hereinafter, XR).
  • LG Innotek decided to make this investment to raise its product competitiveness as well as strengthen business competitiveness in optical solutions.
  • LG Innotek's strategy is to expand its capabilities and technologies in the Optics solution business accumulated with its global no.1 smartphone camera modules into new areas such as vehicles and XR.
  • With this investment serving as an opportunity, LG Innotek will actively push ahead with the partnership with external companies and strengthen its business competitiveness.

Ricoh Announces large-aperture, high-performance PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the PENTAX PF-85EDA spotting scope, a compact, highly portable and waterproof terrestrial telescope ideal for a variety of applications including birdwatching, and nature and astronomical observations.

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  • The roof prism optical design enables the PENTAX PF-85EDA to be compact and highly portable, making it comfortable to carry for outdoor explorations.
  • The PENTAX PF-85EDA was designed to maximize comfort and ease of use in a variety of conditions.
  • A kit including the PF-85EDA spotting scope and smc PENTAX Zoom 8-24mm Eyepiece will also be available at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,599.95.
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Company Ltd. is part of Ricoh Group, which operates in about 200 countries and regions.

DentalInsurance.com Offers Consumers More Choice with an Expanded Selection of Quality Dental Plans

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalInsurance.com, the leader in dental insurance comparison shopping, announced today that it has expanded its product inventory to include top plans offered by Cigna Healthcare℠. Cigna Healthcare offers affordable, high-quality individual dental plans across all 50 states with a large nationwide network.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DentalInsurance.com , the leader in dental insurance comparison shopping, announced today that it has expanded its product inventory to include top plans offered by Cigna Healthcare℠.
  • Cigna Healthcare offers affordable, high-quality individual dental plans across all 50 states with a large nationwide network.
  • "By adding Cigna Healthcare to our online shopping platform, we've increased consumer choice while maintaining our uncompromising commitment to quality."
  • Through DentalInsurance.com, individuals and families can now enroll in the Cigna Dental 1500 or Cigna Dental Vision Hearing 3500 plan, which use a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network.

Getting the Perfect Shot: KEH Appoints Fastlane as its Marketing Agency of Record

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KEH, North America's premier purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear, today announced the appointment of Fastlane as its marketing agency of record. Fastlane is a full-service, independent branding and growth marketing firm with proven success in retail, tech, sports, health and other select industries.

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  • KEH announces the appointment of Fastlane as its marketing agency of record.
  • NEW YORK and ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KEH , North America's premier purchaser and reseller of pre-owned camera gear, today announced the appointment of Fastlane as its marketing agency of record.
  • Fastlane is a full-service, independent branding and growth marketing firm with proven success in retail, tech, sports, health and other select industries.
  • "KEH's ethos from its inception has been driven by circularity; we're pioneers in the industry," said Noah Treshnell, CEO of KEH.

Coherent Introduces VCSEL-Based Illumination Module Platform for Short- and Mid-Range Automotive and Industrial LiDAR

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Using eight 940 nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) modules, Coherent has demonstrated a solution with several selectively addressable horizontal slices of the field of illumination (FOI).

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  • Using eight 940 nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) modules, Coherent has demonstrated a solution with several selectively addressable horizontal slices of the field of illumination (FOI).
  • In addition to offering a compact form factor and excellent power conversion efficiency, the module is a much lower-cost alternative than using large addressable VCSEL arrays.
  • Coherent has a demonstrator available for its customers to explore multiple VCSEL module positioning configurations and scanning algorithms for various depth sensing modalities and types of scenery.
  • A voltage supply of only 21 V is required, which is much lower, and therefore more efficient, than existing LiDAR technology.

Wesdome Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Production Results; Provides Multi-Year Guidance and Management Update

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Monday, January 15, 2024

2024 Consolidated Gold production is expected to be between 160,000 and 180,000 ounces, approximately 37% higher than 2023.

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  • 2024 Consolidated Gold production is expected to be between 160,000 and 180,000 ounces, approximately 37% higher than 2023.
  • Production is expected to strengthen in the second half of the year, with the first quarter of 2024 representing approximately 20% of annual output.
  • Kiena gold production of 80,000 to 90,000 ounces represents a significant increase over 2023, as production is expected to be primarily from the Kiena Deep A Zone.
  • The results of 2023 surface drilling at Presqu'île will be incorporated into the Company’s annual Mineral Reserve and Resource update disclosure in March 2024.

Misconceptions About Generations Can Jeopardize Team and Organizational Success: New Research From HR Advisory Firm McLean & Company

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

"The discussion about generations is inescapable and exists through several lenses, including social, economic, political, and organizational.

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  • "The discussion about generations is inescapable and exists through several lenses, including social, economic, political, and organizational.
  • Rather, each reinforces the others, causing the phenomenon of generational stereotypes to intensify," says Janet Clarey , principal director of HR Research and Advisory Services at McLean & Company.
  • "For example, the recent social interest in generations has led to business consultants pushing the concept to sell their services.
  • McLean & Company recommends checking any assumptions being made based on generational differences to ensure unintentional biases are not applied in a workplace environment.

Meller Introduces Custom LIDAR Optics that Match Specific Transmission Requirements from the UV to IR

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced a wide range of LIDAR (light detection and ranging) optics that can be custom fabricated to match specific military and commercial application requirements.

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  • A wide range of LIDAR (light detection and ranging) optics that can be custom fabricated to match specific military and commercial application requirements has been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island.
  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced a wide range of LIDAR (light detection and ranging) optics that can be custom fabricated to match specific military and commercial application requirements.
  • Meller LIDAR Optics can be made from germanium, sapphire, silicon, UV glass, zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, and other materials to match specific transmission requirements from the UV to IR.
  • Meller LIDAR Optics can be made from germanium, sapphire, silicon, UV glass, zinc selenide, zinc sulfide, and other materials to match specific transmission requirements from the UV to IR.

Autonomous Trains Global Market Report 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 15, 2024

The "Autonomous Trains Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Autonomous Trains Global Market Report 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The regions covered in the autonomous trains market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
    The global autonomous train market is experiencing growth due to the heightened demand for a safe, efficient, cost-effective, high-speed, and reliable mode of transportation.
  • The autonomous train market encompasses various train categories, including suburban trains, trams, monorails, subways, and long-distance trains.
  • The autonomous train market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides autonomous train market statistics, including global market size, regional shares, competitors with an autonomous train market share, detailed autonomous train market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the autonomous train industry.

Global Copper Mining Market Size Projected to Reach $11.17 Billion By 2030 as Investments in Infrastructure Jump

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

A report from Fortune Business Insights said that the global copper mining market size, which was valued at USD 8.44 billion in 2022 is projected to grow from USD 8.87 billion in 2023 to USD 11.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.

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  • A report from Fortune Business Insights said that the global copper mining market size, which was valued at USD 8.44 billion in 2022 is projected to grow from USD 8.87 billion in 2023 to USD 11.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period.
  • Copper is essential for constructing infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, and electrical systems.
  • Hence, government initiatives and policies promoting infrastructure development can significantly boost the market.
  • The mining industry, mainly of copper, will likely increase significantly due to increased investment in construction and construction projects.