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LOCUS ROBOTICS PICKS RECORD-BREAKING 230 MILLION UNITS DURING PEAK HOLIDAY SHOPPING PERIOD

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Robotics, the leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment and distribution warehouses, today announced that its LocusBots picked over 230 million units during the peak holiday shopping period on behalf of its global retail and third-party logistics customers, more than doubling the total number of items picked in 2021.  

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  • Leader in Warehouse Robotics Automation Averaged 3.3 Million Units Picked Per Day, Doubling Volume Over 2021 Holiday Peak Shopping Season
    WILMINGTON, Mass., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Locus Robotics, the leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment and distribution warehouses, today announced that its LocusBots picked over 230 million units during the peak holiday shopping period on behalf of its global retail and third-party logistics customers, more than doubling the total number of items picked in 2021.
  • "Despite early predictions of lowered volumes, Locus customers once again picked a record number of items using LocusBots during this critical holiday shopping period," said Rick Faulk, CEO of Locus Robotics.
  • During this same period, LocusBots averaged 3.3 million units picked per day, representing a 2X increase over 2021.
  • By way of comparison, it took Locus 1,542 days to pick its first 100 million units and just 40 days for the most recent 100 million picks.

ETQ Partners with Sandalwood to Develop AIAG-VDA-Compliant FMEA Solution for Reliance NXG Customers

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

BURLINGTON, Mass, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, today announced the availability of an enhanced Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) solution for use with its industry-leading Reliance NXG quality management system (QMS).  ETQ developed the solution in partnership with Sandalwood, an engineering and ergonomics services firm with deep automotive expertise.

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  • ETQ developed the solution in partnership with Sandalwood, an engineering and ergonomics services firm with deep automotive expertise.
  • Adherence to the combined Handbook is becoming a core requirement for suppliers doing business with many of the world's largest OEMs.
  • The AIAG-VDA FMEA application is available immediately as an optional enhancement to Reliance NXG, ETQ's cloud-native enterprise QMS platform.
  • "With our new FMEA application, suppliers can leverage ETQ Reliance to more easily meet and exceedthe standards and expectations of leading OEMs," said David Isaacson, ETQ's VP, Product Marketing.

ETQ Partners with Sandalwood to Develop AIAG-VDA-Compliant FMEA Solution for Reliance NXG Customers

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

BURLINGTON, Mass., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, today announced the availability of an enhanced Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) solution for use with its industry-leading Reliance NXG quality management system (QMS).  ETQ developed the solution in partnership with Sandalwood, an engineering and ergonomics services firm with deep automotive expertise.

Key Points: 
  • ETQ developed the solution in partnership with Sandalwood, an engineering and ergonomics services firm with deep automotive expertise.
  • Adherence to the combined Handbook is becoming a core requirement for suppliers doing business with many of the world's largest OEMs.
  • The AIAG-VDA FMEA application is available immediately as an optional enhancement to Reliance NXG, ETQ's cloud-native enterprise QMS platform.
  • "With our new FMEA application, suppliers can leverage ETQ Reliance to more easily meet and exceedthe standards and expectations of leading OEMs," said David Isaacson, ETQ's VP, Product Marketing.

Panini launches BioCred in Future Branches: a revolutionary platform for secure in-presence applications

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Monday, December 5, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221205005540/en/
    Rich Kane (CEO), Pierpaolo Bubbio (R&D), Elena Orlandi (Product Management) with the new Panini BioCred.
  • BioCred is an unprecedented hub-like platform featuring FBI-certified fingerprint biometrics, QR code and NFC reading, electronic signature, digital signage and card and e-wallet payment capabilities.
  • Panini improves customer efficiency and fraud prevention via trusted and innovative technologies for check truncation and secure identity.
  • Panini operates on a global scale and has a direct subsidiary in Dayton (OH), USA to cover strategic North American markets.

Burke Porter Group Expands Life Sciences Capabilities with Acquisition of Quantum 3

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Founded in 2000, Q3 has become recognized by leading medical and life sciences customers for its lean approach to production lines and workspace development based upon modular and reconfigurable products. Providing turnkey solutions -- manual, semi-automated or automated -- Q3 collaborates closely with the customer from concept creation and design engineering through manufacturing, installation, and after-market support. Over the last 20 years, Q3 has partnered with international clients to deliver solutions that optimize space usage and workflow for production, assembly, and storage applications in Ireland, the U.S. and Costa Rica.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burke Porter Group (BPG) today announced the acquisition of Quantum 3 (Q3).
  • Located in County Cork, Ireland, Quantum 3 is a leading global designer and builder of innovative solutions focused on optimizing critical workflow processes for manufacturers in the medical and life sciences industries.
  • "The strength of Quantum 3's relationships with medical and life science OEM companies in conjunction with its collaborative engineering approach perfectly complements BPG's offering," said Jeff Moss, BPG CEO.
  • Quantum 3 founders Pat Hayes and Paul McGrath will remain with the company, working closely with the BPG leadership team and Rich Carone, who leads BPG's Medical and Life Sciences Division.

Burke Porter Group Expands Life Sciences Capabilities with Acquisition of Quantum 3

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Founded in 2000, Q3 has become recognized by leading medical and life sciences customers for its lean approach to production lines and workspace development based upon modular and reconfigurable products. Providing turnkey solutions -- manual, semi-automated or automated -- Q3 collaborates closely with the customer from concept creation and design engineering through manufacturing, installation, and after-market support. Over the last 20 years, Q3 has partnered with international clients to deliver solutions that optimize space usage and workflow for production, assembly, and storage applications in Ireland, the U.S. and Costa Rica.

Key Points: 
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burke Porter Group (BPG) today announced the acquisition of Quantum 3 (Q3).
  • Located in County Cork, Ireland, Quantum 3 is a leading global designer and builder of innovative solutions focused on optimizing critical workflow processes for manufacturers in the medical and life sciences industries.
  • "The strength of Quantum 3's relationships with medical and life science OEM companies in conjunction with its collaborative engineering approach perfectly complements BPG's offering," said Jeff Moss, BPG CEO.
  • Quantum 3 founders Pat Hayes and Paul McGrath will remain with the company, working closely with the BPG leadership team and Rich Carone, who leads BPG's Medical and Life Sciences Division.

Gizmos and Gadgets - Gift ideas to delight tech lovers

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Monday, December 5, 2022

From palm-sized entertainment enabled by powerful smartphones to an ultra-flexible laptop-meets-tablet device ideal for unleashing creativity, you're likely to find a tech gift that fits everyone on your list this holiday season.

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  • From palm-sized entertainment enabled by powerful smartphones to an ultra-flexible laptop-meets-tablet device ideal for unleashing creativity, you're likely to find a tech gift that fits everyone on your list this holiday season.
  • With its fusion of geometric simplicity and cutting-edge technology, this next-gen gaming phone is a high-tech companion for journeying through space and time.
  • Grab a ticket to the metaverse (and so much more) with the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.
  • Whether gaming, meeting up with friends or enjoying immersive experiences in virtual reality, users can experience industry-leading graphics and immersive audio.

Lamicall Launches Universal Phone Mounting System ALL LOCK, Available on Lamicall.com Soon

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Monday, December 5, 2022

ALL LOCK is crafted with flexibility in mind, providing easy, fast, and secure mounting solutions for all phone models with the snap adaptor.

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  • ALL LOCK is crafted with flexibility in mind, providing easy, fast, and secure mounting solutions for all phone models with the snap adaptor.
  • For iPhone users, the ALL LOCK case is MagSafe-compatible and allows the users to juice up their phone via wireless charging while promising anti-dropping protection.
  • The products are available for purchase on Lamicall.com beginning on December 5, 2022 and will go on sale on other online platforms in the near future.
  • ALL LOCK allows the user to enjoy an extremely convenient mounting experience with an intuitive attaching and detaching design while still ensuring the strongest grip a phone holder can ever provide.

Athletico Physical Therapy Opens in Fairfield, Ohio

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

FAIRFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Fairfield, Ohio, located across from Fairfield Family YMCA. This location offers convenient hours, including early morning and late evening appointments, and does not require a referral or prescription to start treatment. To learn more, or to schedule a free assessment, visit www.athletico.com/FairfieldOH.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Fairfield, Ohio, located across from Fairfield Family YMCA.
  • Services available at Athletico Fairfield include:
    Physical therapy Our physical therapists treat you to reduce pain, improve or restore mobility, and to help you remain at your optimal health without further risk of injury.
  • We also offer joint replacement therapy, headache treatment, concussion therapy and more.
  • Manual therapy Also known as hands-on physical therapy, our experts use only their hands while performing skilled, specific hands-on techniques to apply pressure to the soft tissues of the body.

Mission Accomplished: Canoo Delivers Light Tactical Vehicle to Army for Analysis & Demonstration

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

JUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canoo (NASDAQ: GOEV), a leading high-tech advanced mobility company, has delivered its new Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the United States Army for Analysis & Demonstration in fulfilment of the contract awarded in July 2022.

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  • "The LTV is another milestone proving the power of our technology," said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO at Canoo.
  • As with all Canoo vehicles, the LTV is designed for passenger ergonomics, taking body motion and height into consideration as well as multi-taskcomponents.
  • "The LTV is another milestone proving the power of our technology and how it can be used, even in tactical situations," said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO at Canoo.
  • Modular for Multiple Use Cases: Convertible Flatbed, Mounting Racks, Ramps & Tactical Systems
    A jack-of-all trades, the Light Tactical Vehicle can be converted from a pickup to a flatbed truck, a cargo vehicle and more.