Showcasing advanced technologies for flawless stability and synchronization

TOKYO. - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced electronic components and solutions, today unveiled its latest innovation, the Murata Cheerleaders, a team of small robots that uses the latest sensing and communication technologies, as well as advanced group control technology to achieve perfect stability and flawless synchronized dancing.

Unlike their predecessors bicycle-riding MURATA BOY and unicycle-riding MURATA GIRL, the Murata Cheerleaders do not get around on wheels but instead on a ball, atop of which they remain balanced as the ball rolls along. They can move swiftly in any direction and remain upright using three advanced gyro sensors, which incorporate inverted-pendulum control technology, to detect tilt angles. Similar gyro sensors are commonly used in digital cameras, car navigation systems, ... Read more »

NEW YORK - Wednesday, September 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Olay, the world’s number one female facial skincare brand, today announces actress Katie Holmes as the brand’s first Global Brand Ambassador. In her role, Holmes will represent the Olay global brand campaign, Your Best Beautiful, by encouraging women around the world to never settle and be their best beautiful in their lives and in their skin.

“I’m very excited to be the Olay Global Brand Ambassador,” says Holmes. “Olay is a brand I respect, trust and believe in. I love the products and message to women to never settle and put their best face forward, every day.”

About Olay Olay is a worldwide leader in skin care and has been trusted by women for over 60 years. Olay continues to hold to the philosophy it was founded on: to maintain a deep understanding of women’s changing needs and to combine products that fit their needs with the latest ... Read more »

Filion Currently Serves as President of Velcro Americas

BOSTON - Thursday, September 25th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velcro Industries N.V. and Velcro Group Corporation today announced the appointment of Scott Filion as interim CEO for the company globally. Filion replaces Alain Zijlstra and will continue to serve as President of Velcro Americas. Filion will serve as interim CEO while the company executes a search for a new CEO. While there is a change in senior leadership, the company’s commitment to innovation in fastening solutions remains steadfast.

“Scott Filion will be an outstanding interim leader while we search for a new global CEO. He has served as President of Velcro Americas for four years and as an employee for eighteen years. He has in depth knowledge of our people, business and customers,” said Amy Tennent, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Velcro Industries N.V. “The Company has a tireless commitment to ... Read more »

The first industry-wide standard the “5A” Protocol released

BEIJING - Wednesday, September 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE, one of the global leaders in the mobile handset manufacturing industry has established the “Smart Voice Alliance” and announced the “5A” protocol, which is the world's first voice controlled technology alliance for mobiles. This partnership includes other leading enterprises in the industry such as: Audience, Nuance, AutoNavi, Baidu, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It has been officially launched at PT/EXPO COMM CHINA 2014 in Beijing as the first industry-wide code of practice.

This strategic alliance main purpose is to integrate all of the existing voice technologies, ranging from manufacturers of voice control products to content providers, from software designers to handset manufacturers, to establish a standard platform that will enable a stabl ... Read more »

2015 Awards, Spanning Eight Categories and 40 Awards, Are Now Open for Entry

LONDON - Wednesday, September 24th 2014 [ME NewsWire]

Mobile Asia Expo 2014

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The GSMA today announced that the Global Mobile Awards 2015 are now open for entry. The 2015 awards, which mark 20 years of honouring excellence, achievement and innovation across the mobile industry, will be open for entry until Friday, 5th December 2014. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Tuesday, 3rd March 2015.

“It’s been twenty years since the very first Global Mobile Awards took place in Cannes in 1996. The awards have evolved and expanded in parallel with the astonishing growth of our industry and they reinforce the major role that mobile plays in our everyday lives,” said Michael O’Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. “The GSMA is pleased to once again recognise the world’s leading ... Read more »