The Swatch Group

Artios Announces $153 Million (£110 Million) Series C Financing Led by Omega Funds and TCG X

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Omega SA, The Swatch Group, Omega, TCG, Brands, Watchmakers, Watches

The financing was co-led by Omega Funds and TCG X.

Key Points: 
  • The financing was co-led by Omega Funds and TCG X.
  • In connection with the close of the Series C financing, Michelle Doig, Partner, Head of Corporate Development, Omega Funds and Chen Yu, Founding Managing Partner, TCG X, will join Artios Board of Directors.
  • Michelle Doig, Partner, Head of Corporate Development, Omega Funds, said: Artios deep expertise in DNA damage response and novel approach to drive the search for new and better cancer treatments is an ideal match for Omega Funds.
  • This financing follows an $84 million (65 million) Series B fundraise concluded in August 2018 and yields total capital raised to date from investors and strategic partners of more than US$320 million.

Liquidmetal Technologies Announces Changes to Management Structure

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Friday, July 9, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Steel, Alloys, Matter, Physical sciences, Articles, Amorphous metals, Metallurgy, California Institute of Technology, Liquidmetal, The Swatch Group, Glass, Metal, Amorphous solid

Professor Lugee Li, the Companys Chairman stated, Liquidmetal Technologies remains a world leader in developing and manufacturing amorphous metal applications.

Key Points: 
  • Professor Lugee Li, the Companys Chairman stated, Liquidmetal Technologies remains a world leader in developing and manufacturing amorphous metal applications.
  • I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as their President, and together, I believe we will make Liquidmetal a success.
  • Lake Forest, California-based Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. is a leading developer of parts made with amorphous alloys, also known scientifically as Bulk Metallic Glasses or BMGs.
  • Liquidmetal Technologies is the first company to develop amorphous alloy parts commercially, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array of industries.

Lanco International, Inc. Announces Sale of Its Technical Services International (TSI), Hubert Line, and Hubert Rail Companies to Remprex, LLC

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Energy, Fleet management, Urban planning, Automotive, Building Systems, Other Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Natural Resources, Transport, Other Technology, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Automotive Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Langendorf Watch Company SA, The Swatch Group, TSI, Lanco Infratech, Hazel Crest, Illinois

Lanco International, Inc., parent company of Mi-Jack Products, Inc. of Hazel Crest, Illinois, today announced the sale of its Technical Services International (TSI), Hubert Line and Hubert Rail companies to Remprex, LLC, effective as of the close of business May 31, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Lanco International, Inc., parent company of Mi-Jack Products, Inc. of Hazel Crest, Illinois, today announced the sale of its Technical Services International (TSI), Hubert Line and Hubert Rail companies to Remprex, LLC, effective as of the close of business May 31, 2021.
  • We continue to expand our line of services in the rail & port facility space and see unlimited growth opportunities ahead of us.
  • Mi-Jack Products will continue to concentrate on building its manufacturing portfolio with expanded product lines in rail, port, and industrial markets.
  • Lastly, it continues its commitment to provide industry-leading technical training via the John J. Lanigan Sr. Training Academy (JJLST).

Liquidmetal Technologies Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Alloys, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Metallurgy, Amorphous metals, California Institute of Technology, Liquidmetal, The Swatch Group, Metal, XC2

b'Liquidmetal\xc2\xae Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.\nOur first quarter 2021 results reflect the completion of the first full year under our restructured operating strategy.

Key Points: 
  • b'Liquidmetal\xc2\xae Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021.\nOur first quarter 2021 results reflect the completion of the first full year under our restructured operating strategy.
  • During the first quarter, we marked the 100,000th part delivered from our contract manufacturer to support our on-going product development efforts and providing parts to fill customer supply chains.
  • Liquidmetal Technologies is the first company to produce amorphous alloy parts commercially, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array of industries.
  • If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Liquidmetal\'s expectations and projections.

Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Results for Fiscal Year 2020

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Steel, Alloys, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Metallurgy, Amorphous metals, California Institute of Technology, Liquidmetal, The Swatch Group, Metal

Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
  • Our 2020 results reflect the completion of the first year under an outsourced manufacturing model, as originally outlined in our 2019 Restructuring Plan.
  • Liquidmetal Technologies is the first company to produce amorphous alloy parts commercially, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array of industries.
  • If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from Liquidmetal's expectations and projections.

EM Microelectronic Commended by Frost & Sullivan for its Augmented RFID Solution, em|aura-sense

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Wireless, Automatic identification and data capture, Radio-frequency identification, Companies, Telecommunications, EM Microelectronic-Marin, Human–computer interaction, The Swatch Group, Near-field communication

The company's Augmented RFID product, em|aura-sense, combines capacitive sensing with passive RFID (RAIN RFID) technology to deliver a significant competitive edge to customers.

Key Points: 
  • The company's Augmented RFID product, em|aura-sense, combines capacitive sensing with passive RFID (RAIN RFID) technology to deliver a significant competitive edge to customers.
  • It combines ultra-high frequency (UHF) RAIN RFID, high frequency (HF), and near-field communication (NFC) technologies on a single Integrated Circuit.
  • As part of the Swatch Group, EM Microelectronic gathers precious feedback on retailer pain points from its parent company.
  • "As a pure IC participant, EM Microelectronic focuses on building superior ICs rather than expanding its presence in allied RFID product markets," noted Ravi.

EM Microelectronic Commended by Frost & Sullivan for its Augmented RFID Solution, em|aura-sense

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Wireless, Automatic identification and data capture, Radio-frequency identification, Companies, Telecommunications, EM Microelectronic-Marin, Human–computer interaction, The Swatch Group, Near-field communication

The company's Augmented RFID product, em|aura-sense, combines capacitive sensing with passive RFID (RAIN RFID) technology to deliver a significant competitive edge to customers.

Key Points: 
  • The company's Augmented RFID product, em|aura-sense, combines capacitive sensing with passive RFID (RAIN RFID) technology to deliver a significant competitive edge to customers.
  • It combines ultra-high frequency (UHF) RAIN RFID, high frequency (HF), and near-field communication (NFC) technologies on a single Integrated Circuit.
  • As part of the Swatch Group, EM Microelectronic gathers precious feedback on retailer pain points from its parent company.
  • "As a pure IC participant, EM Microelectronic focuses on building superior ICs rather than expanding its presence in allied RFID product markets," noted Ravi.

Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Steel, Alloys, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, California Institute of Technology, Liquidmetal, The Swatch Group, Metallurgy, Amorphous metal, Metal, Tellurium

Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), a leading authority on commercial applications of amorphous alloys, reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020.
  • Our third quarter results reflect the completion of initial volume production orders under our outsourced manufacturing model.
  • During the third quarter of 2020, the Company generated $327 thousand in revenue through monthly part deliveries under production orders.
  • Liquidmetal Technologies is the first company to produce amorphous alloy parts commercially, enabling significant improvements in products across a wide array of industries.

Third Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize 2020: Young Writer Shuang Xuetao Honored With First Prize for The Hunter

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Blancpain, The Swatch Group, Brands, Watchmakers, Watches

Young writer Shuang Xuetao won the first prize for his works The Hunter.

Key Points: 
  • Young writer Shuang Xuetao won the first prize for his works The Hunter.
  • The Prize Committee will also award Shuang Xuetao with a bonus of CNY 300,000 from Blancpain and a Blancpain Villeret Collection watch.
  • "Young Friend of Blancpain" is now composed of three parts: young entrepreneur, Michelin young chef, and young writer.
  • Mr. Jack Liao said in his speech, "After three years, has the Blancpain-Imaginist Literary Prize achieved its original intention?

Vortic Watch Company Wins Landmark Lawsuit Against Swatch Group Brand, Hamilton

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Monday, September 14, 2020
The Swatch Group, Watchmakers, Watches, Companies, Swatch, Hamilton Watch Company, Trademark infringement

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortic Watch Company announces victory in a trademark casefiled against the company by Hamilton Watch International, a Swatch Group brand.

Key Points: 
  • FORT COLLINS, Colo., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vortic Watch Company announces victory in a trademark casefiled against the company by Hamilton Watch International, a Swatch Group brand.
  • What we do celebrates and preserves these wonderful antique watches," says R.T. Custer, co-founder of Vortic.
  • The Swatch Group, a Swiss conglomerate which oversees the once-American Hamilton brand, accused Vortic of trademark infringement and counterfeiting in 2015.
  • Founded at Penn State University in 2013, Vortic Watch Company preserves American history.