SPARX Group

The SparX Group Enters into a Collaboration with Arovella Therapeutics for the Development of CLDN18.2-CAR-iNKT Cell Therapy

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Dr. Gui-Dong Zhu, CEO of the SparX Group, elucidated on the significance of this collaboration: "Our partnership with Arovella represents a transformative phase in advancing mAb-based therapies.

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  • Dr. Gui-Dong Zhu, CEO of the SparX Group, elucidated on the significance of this collaboration: "Our partnership with Arovella represents a transformative phase in advancing mAb-based therapies.
  • Invariant Natural Killer T (iNKT) cells, distinguished by their recognition of lipid antigens via the CD1d molecule, have emerged as potent therapeutic vectors.
  • We profoundly acknowledge CLDN 18.2-iNKT cell therapy as a groundbreaking paradigm in oncological therapeutics."
  • The pathological architecture of tumor development often exposes the CLDN18.2, rendering it accessible to novel treatments such as CAR-iNKT cell therapies.

UltraSense Systems Introduces Transformational InPlane Sensing Technology to Revolutionize the Touch Experience for Automotive

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UltraSense Systems today announced In-Plane sensing automotive technology, the ability to enable multi-mode sensing and HMI control in the plane of the SmartSurface (or A-Surface), drastically reducing the size, weight, enabling modern designs and offering highly configurable optionality, that reduces part numbers and build complexity. This translates to advantages in sustainability and recyclability, increases driving range, and enables modern designs and new user experiences that were not possible before such as supporting controls for retractable steering wheels that require elegant slim form factors. 

Key Points: 
  • In-Plane sensing is a major step towards the ability to deliver a full HMI experience by enabling the thinnest possible space.
  • It is a recipe for transformational changes in reducing the size of existing automotive module depth.
  • "InPlane sensing principles combined with our TouchPoint family of HMI controllers deliver the thinnest HMI operating through the broadest range of materials.
  • Visit www.ultrasensesys.com for more details on InPlane sensing and discover the many use cases including automotive interior and exterior applications.

Blaize and VSaaS to Collaborate on the Development and Deployment of AI Surveillance Applications

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

As part of the agreement, Blaize and VSaaS will accelerate time-to-market and scale the development of AI surveillance applications in retail, smart city, and transportation.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the agreement, Blaize and VSaaS will accelerate time-to-market and scale the development of AI surveillance applications in retail, smart city, and transportation.
  • "Our AI surveillance applications powered by Blaize enable quick and easy deployment running on the edge, on-premise, or in a data center, addressing the unique needs of our shared customers."
  • The VSaaS platform utilizes existing infrastructure to develop, deploy, and scale video surveillance applications using AI and machine learning.
  • Placed in existing infrastructures, VSaaS implements its AI Edge platform in the security, retail, and transportation industries.

Blaize Partners to Demonstrate Multiple AI Inference for the Edge Applications at Embedded World 2022

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Blaize today announced plans to demonstrate its Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) architecture with partner companies exhibiting next week at Embedded World 2022 (June 21-23).

Key Points: 
  • Blaize today announced plans to demonstrate its Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP) architecture with partner companies exhibiting next week at Embedded World 2022 (June 21-23).
  • "Blaize delivers low power and low latency AI inference solutions at the edge, and members of our partner ecosystem will demonstrate at Embedded World the usefulness of our platform in smart city, smart retail, safety, and security applications," said Barrie Mullins, Head of Marketing at Blaize.
  • The following Blaize partners are showcasing Edge AI solutions based on the Blaize GSP architecture.
  • These demonstrations also show how Blaize transforms AI edge computing with high-efficiency, low latency hardware built for AI workloads coupled with open and code-free AI software spanning the AI edge app lifecycle.

AEWIN Partners with Blaize to Deliver High Performance GSP Computing for Edge AI Applications

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Monday, June 13, 2022

Blaize, the AI computing innovator revolutionizing edge and automotive computing solutions, today announced that AEWIN Technologies, Taiwan, is offering its platform of Multi-Access Edge Computing network appliances, SCB-1932, with the Blaize Xplorer X1600P-Q PCIe accelerator for Edge AI computing.

Key Points: 
  • Blaize, the AI computing innovator revolutionizing edge and automotive computing solutions, today announced that AEWIN Technologies, Taiwan, is offering its platform of Multi-Access Edge Computing network appliances, SCB-1932, with the Blaize Xplorer X1600P-Q PCIe accelerator for Edge AI computing.
  • AEWINs collaboration with Blaize enables us to fulfill the demands of real-time traffic inference/analysis to accomplish AI applications at edge efficiently, said Charles Lin, Chief Executive Officer at AEWIN.
  • AEWIN SCB-1932C server harnesses the Blaize Graph Streaming Processor (GSP)-based Xplorer AI accelerator platform utilizing the Blaize AI Software Suite to deliver outstanding AI performance with higher system reliability, lower power consumption, and faster time-to-market.
  • The Blaize Xplorer X1600P-Q PCIe accelerator is designed for edge and enterprise AI inference applications enabling industrial PCs, servers, and other products to easily integrate AI inference.

TeraWatt Technology completes Series B funding to accelerate pilot production of its next-gen lithium-ion batteries.

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology, a next-gen lithium-ion battery producer for diverse electrified applications, has announced the completion of Series B funding led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TeraWatt Technology, a next-gen lithium-ion battery producer for diverse electrified applications, has announced the completion of Series B funding led by Temasek, a global investment company headquartered in Singapore.
  • Investors from Series A, including Khosla Ventures, JAFCO, and Scrum Ventures participated again in this round.
  • Coral Capital and Daikin joined the Series B round as a new investor.
  • TeraWatt Technology operates from its Santa Clara headquarters and its subsidiary in Japan with outstanding support from Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation (SMRJ).

UltraSense Systems Develops Touch Solution for Door & Canopy Entry/Closure System in Asahi Kasei's Next Generation Concept Car "AKXY2™"

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touch HMI sensor and solution leader, UltraSense Systems and diversified Japanese multinational company, Asahi Kasei announced a collaboration for the development of a door & canopy entry/closure system for Asahi Kasei's Demo Car called the AKXY 2 which will debut at Japan's Automotive Engineering Exposition in Yokohama, Japan from May 25-27, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Asahi Kasei's AKXY2 Demo Car is a futuristic look into future mobility based on the evolving needs of our society.
  • True to Asahi Kasei's 100 years of innovation in the material industry, their concept car includes creative new technologies that will add value to OEMs and end car users.
  • These innovations include those from strategic portfolio companies including UltraSense Systems with promising technologies that are actively being adopted by car makers.
  • The UltraSense Systems entry/closure system is a touch module consisting of its novel multi-mode ultrasound and Z-Force TouchPoint Z sensor along with proprietary algorithms to trigger the opening and closing of the door and canopy lift system.

Edge AI and Vision Alliance awards Blaize®, Inc., Best Edge AI Processor in annual Product of the Year ceremony

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The Edge AI and Vision Alliance announced Blaize as winner of the 2022 Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year - Best Edge AI Processor - for the Blaize Pathfinder P1600 Embedded System on Module (SoM).

Key Points: 
  • The Edge AI and Vision Alliance announced Blaize as winner of the 2022 Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year - Best Edge AI Processor - for the Blaize Pathfinder P1600 Embedded System on Module (SoM).
  • "The Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Awards recognize companies that provide impactful, innovative technologies that enable system and application developers to incorporate visual intelligence into their products," said Jeff Bier, Founder of the Edge AI and Vision Alliance.
  • "Blaize is honored that the Edge AI and Vision Alliance independent panel of industry judges selected our Pathfinder P1600 Embedded SoM as the Best Edge AI Processor in the 2022 Edge AI and Vision Product of the Year Awards.
  • The Edge AI and Vision Alliance is a worldwide industry partnership bringing together technology providers and end-product companies, creating and enabling innovative and practical applications for computer vision and edge AI.

Blaize and Innovatrics Provide Edge Ready, Low Power, Low Latency Facial Recognition Technology!

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Monday, May 16, 2022

Innovatrics proprietary facial recognition algorithm enables a camera to pre-process a video stream and perform face matching through edge-to-cloud computing with incredible accuracy.

Key Points: 
  • Innovatrics proprietary facial recognition algorithm enables a camera to pre-process a video stream and perform face matching through edge-to-cloud computing with incredible accuracy.
  • Blaize focuses on delivering low power and low latency AI inference solutions at the edge, and Innovatrics with their SmartFace Embedded enables customers to realize the value of AI in smart city, smart retail, safety and security applications.
  • Innovatrics facial recognition technology seamlessly integrates into our cost-effective and flexible edge form factor solutions, making it easy to use.
  • The availability of our facial recognition technology on Blaize devices is a boon to the current environment where a global shortage of GPUs exists.

May Mobility Grows Leadership Through Chief Commercial Officer, Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility , a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, today announced the addition of Chief Commercial Officer Manik Dhar and the expansion of its board of directors.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- May Mobility , a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, today announced the addition of Chief Commercial Officer Manik Dhar and the expansion of its board of directors.
  • "Manik will strengthen our go-to-market strategy and ensure sustainable monetization," said Edwin Olson, chief executive officer of May Mobility.
  • Dhar's responsibilities as the company's first chief commercial officer will include identifying future revenue streams, expanding the company's customer footprint, and amplifying its commercial story to an ever-growing audience.
  • "I'm very much looking forward to joining the May Mobility Board of Directors," said Miyasaka.