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GuideGeek, the OpenAI-powered Travel Assistant from Matador Network, Launches on Instagram

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GuideGeek , the free AI travel assistant by leading travel media publisher, Matador Network , has launched its popular AI service on Instagram.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GuideGeek , the free AI travel assistant by leading travel media publisher, Matador Network , has launched its popular AI service on Instagram.
  • GuideGeek has become a favorite of top travel influencers on Instagram to Tiktok to plan and research trips and ask for instant advice while at their destination.
  • To message GuideGeek on Instagram, travelers can simply search @guidegeek.ai , tap "message" and receive immediate answers to travel questions of any kind right in their DMs.
  • "Social media is how people get inspired these days, but planning trips to places you see on Instagram can be tedious," says Matador Network CEO Ross Borden.

Desktop Health™ Introduces the PrintRoll™ Rotating Build Platform for the 3D-Bioplotter® — a First-of-its-kind Bioprinting Tool to Develop Tubular Solutions for Vascular, Digestive, Respiratory, and Other Channels

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724680554/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230724680554/en/
    Nicole Black, Ph.D., VP of Biomaterials and Innovation at Desktop Health, examines two tubular medical devices printed on the new 3D-Bioplotter® PrintRoll™ rotating build platform in medical-grade materials.
  • PrintRoll is designed to enable new medical solutions for the body’s thousands of miles of internal channels, such as vascular, digestive, and other systems.
  • 3D-Bioplotter offers eight printheads with the widest range of temperatures in bioprinting — from 2°C to 500°C (35.6°F to 932°F) — enabling complex, multi-material medical parts.
  • As the PrintRoll tool rotates, the printhead moves back and forth depositing material on the surface in the desired design.

Hot Tomato Summer is Back - And Heating Things Up For Its Biggest Year Yet

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With tomato season in full swing, Duke's Mayonnaise is bringing back Hot Tomato Summer, the week-long celebration of summer's iconic duo: tomatoes and mayonnaise. Now in its third year, the event takes place July 24-30 and features local restaurants serving up creative, delicious dishes that highlight fresh tomatoes and Duke's mayo.

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  • "Duke's is a staple in so many Southern homes and restaurant kitchens, and we love watching the mayo-and-tomato enthusiasm take hold during Hot Tomato Summer," said Rebecca Lupesco, Duke's Brand Manager of Mayohem.
  • There's so much talent in the Southeast culinary community, and the chefs' creativity really shines during Hot Tomato Summer."
  • In addition to the new Hot Tomato Summer destinations, Duke's is also introducing "Venmayo," an opportunity for restaurant-goers to win cash through Venmo.
  • Fans will also have a chance to vote online for their favorite Hot Tomato Summer dish.

Benefits of Integrating Medical and Pharmacy Coverage Include Greater Savings, Fewer Trips to the Hospital and ER

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new two-year analysis released by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross), employer-based health plans with fully integrated medical and pharmacy benefits can generate an average of more than $400 in annual savings on a per-member basis when compared to non-integrated options.

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  • In addition to evaluating medical costs, the Blue Cross analysis compared the rate of hospitalizations and emergency room visits between the two member groups.
  • "The report also underscores why it makes such good sense for employers to have one point of contact when managing medical and pharmacy needs."
  • Members with a specialty drug condition of either rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or multiple sclerosis (MS) were assessed as a separate group.
  • An electronic copy of the full report is available upon request from the media contact at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Lenovo Unveils New Data Management Solutions to Enable AI Workloads

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced its next wave of data management innovation with new ThinkSystem DG Enterprise Storage Arrays and ThinkSystem DM3010H Enterprise Storage Arrays, designed to make it easier for organizations to enable AI workloads and unlock value from their data.

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  • Today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced its next wave of data management innovation with new ThinkSystem DG Enterprise Storage Arrays and ThinkSystem DM3010H Enterprise Storage Arrays, designed to make it easier for organizations to enable AI workloads and unlock value from their data.
  • Also announced are two new integrated and engineered ThinkAgile SXM Microsoft Azure Stack solutions, enabling a unified hybrid cloud solution for seamless data management.
  • "The data management landscape is increasingly complex, and customers need solutions that offer the simplicity and flexibility of cloud with the performance and security of on-premises data management,” said Kamran Amini, Vice President and General Manager of Server & Storage, Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group.
  • Across its solutions, Lenovo is helping customers harness the value of their data through its TruScale Infrastructure as a Service, providing Lenovo’s data management via a pay-as-you-go model for ultimate flexibility.

Nano Dimension Increases Its Proposed Price to $25.00 per Share in Cash in its Special Tender Offer Price for Stratasys Shares

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Nano’s special tender offer is the most compelling offer for Stratasys shareholders and remains the only alternative available that provides certain, near-term cash value at a significant premium and the quickest path for Stratasys shareholders to realize value.

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  • Nano’s special tender offer is the most compelling offer for Stratasys shareholders and remains the only alternative available that provides certain, near-term cash value at a significant premium and the quickest path for Stratasys shareholders to realize value.
  • The successful completion of the special tender offer would increase Nano Dimension’s beneficial ownership of Stratasys to between 46% and 51% of the outstanding ordinary shares, inclusive of the approximately 14.1% of Stratasys’ outstanding ordinary shares that Nano Dimension currently owns.
  • Nano offer provides guaranteed cash and more certainty than any other option available to Stratasys shareholders.
  • Nano believes that the latest 3D Systems offer’s value is inflated by an unsustainable 3D Systems share price.

Stratasys to Engage in Discussions with 3D Systems

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, has unanimously determined that the July 13, 2023 revised unsolicited proposal by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) (“3D Systems”) to acquire Stratasys for $7.50 in cash and 1.5444 newly issued shares of 3D Systems common stock per ordinary share of Stratasys would reasonably be expected to result in a “Superior Proposal” as defined in Stratasys’ merger agreement with Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) (“Desktop Metal”).

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  • Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors, after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, has unanimously determined that the July 13, 2023 revised unsolicited proposal by 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) (“3D Systems”) to acquire Stratasys for $7.50 in cash and 1.5444 newly issued shares of 3D Systems common stock per ordinary share of Stratasys would reasonably be expected to result in a “Superior Proposal” as defined in Stratasys’ merger agreement with Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) (“Desktop Metal”).
  • Stratasys intends to engage in discussions with 3D Systems with respect to 3D Systems’ July 13, 2023 revised proposal, subject to the requirements of the Desktop Metal merger agreement.
  • As previously announced on May 25, 2023, Stratasys entered into a merger agreement with Desktop Metal, pursuant to which Desktop Metal agreed to combine with Stratasys in an all-stock transaction.
  • Stratasys notes that there can be no assurance that the discussions with 3D Systems will result in a Superior Proposal, an agreement or a transaction.

Stratasys Confirms Receipt of Revised Unsolicited Proposal from 3D Systems

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys” or the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that it has received a revised unsolicited proposal from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) (“3D Systems”) to acquire Stratasys for $7.50 in cash and 1.5444 newly issued shares of 3D Systems common stock per ordinary share of Stratasys.

Key Points: 
  • Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (“Stratasys” or the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that it has received a revised unsolicited proposal from 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) (“3D Systems”) to acquire Stratasys for $7.50 in cash and 1.5444 newly issued shares of 3D Systems common stock per ordinary share of Stratasys.
  • The Stratasys Board of Directors will carefully review the revised 3D Systems proposal in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors and in accordance with its duties under applicable law, and its obligations under Stratasys’ merger agreement with Desktop Metal.
  • The Stratasys Board has not changed its unanimous approval, recommendation and declaration of advisability of the previously announced transaction with Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) (“Desktop Metal”).
  • Stratasys shareholders do not need to take any action at this time with respect to the 3D Systems revised proposal.

DM Merchandising Voted #1 Vendor by Gift Industry Retailers

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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DM Merchandising , creative powerhouse of the gift industry, announced last month that it was named 2023 Manufacturer of the Year.

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  • DM Merchandising , creative powerhouse of the gift industry, announced last month that it was named 2023 Manufacturer of the Year.
  • Each year, the retail community nominates its top 10 vendors to recognize just one for its commitment to offering top-tier products and amazing customer service.
  • Gifts & Decorative Accessories is a trusted voice of the gift industry, publishing in both print and digital forms, a monthly magazine offering business insight, product trends and more for retailers across the country.
  • Retailers can shop for anything from jewelry and apparel to kitchenware, adventure gear and novelty gifts with the convenience of one service-centric vendor.

Stratasys to Review Revised Unsolicited Partial Tender Offer from Nano Dimension

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) has increased the offer price of its unsolicited partial tender offer to acquire Stratasys ordinary shares not already owned by Nano to $24.00 from $20.05 per share in cash (the “Revised Offer”).

Key Points: 
  • Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) (the “Company”), a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, today confirmed that Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM) (“Nano”) has increased the offer price of its unsolicited partial tender offer to acquire Stratasys ordinary shares not already owned by Nano to $24.00 from $20.05 per share in cash (the “Revised Offer”).
  • The percentage of outstanding Stratasys ordinary shares being sought in the Revised Offer and the offer period remains unchanged.
  • On May 30, 2023, the Stratasys Board unanimously rejected Nano’s previous unsolicited partial tender offer to acquire between 38.8% and 40.8% ownership of Stratasys’ outstanding ordinary shares not already owned by Nano for $18.00 per share in cash.
  • Stratasys shareholders are advised to take no action at this time pending the Stratasys Board’s review and evaluation of the Revised Offer.