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OSAKA, Japan-Friday 4 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) notes Shire plc’s (“Shire”) announcement that the Royal Court of Jersey (the “Jersey Court”) has today sanctioned the scheme of arrangement (the “Scheme”) pursuant to which the proposed acquisition of Shire by Takeda (the “Acquisition”) is being implemented.

As previously announced, it is expected that the Scheme will become effective, and that closing of the Acquisition will take place, on January 8, 2019, when a copy of the Jersey Court order is delivered to the registrar of companies in Jersey.

There has been no change to the expected timetable of principa ... Read more »

Velodyne Introduces World’s First Wide Field of View Short-Range Sensor and Groundbreaking Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

LAS VEGAS-Saturday 5 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In advance of CES, Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today introduced trailblazing technology that will serve as the cornerstone of future advanced driving safety systems. The new products strengthen Velodyne’s position as the industry leader in providing the smartest, most powerful lidar solutions for vehicle autonomy and driver assistance.

Velodyne unveiled the VelaDome™, a compact embeddable lidar that provides an ultra-wide 180° x 180° image for near-object avoidance. Velodyne also introduced Vella™, breakthrough software that establishes its directional view Velarray™ lidar sensor as an integral component for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

“With these new products, Velodyne’s robust solution portfolio ... Read more »

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates-Saturday 5 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) hosted a meeting with the Trade Commissioner and Regional Education Coordinator of the Embassy of Canada, Mabelle Sawaqed-Hen, to discuss the possibility of establishing international partnerships with Canadian universities.

AURAK Associate Provost for Academic and Student Affairs and Associate Professor of Education, Dr. Denise Gifford, Dean of the Office of Academic Support Services, Professor Steven Zani and a group of senior representatives, met with the Canadian Embassy’s Trade Commissioner and Regional Education Coordinator, Mabelle Sawaqed-Hen, and Senior Trade Commissioner, Kate Starkey, to discuss establishing international partnerships with Canadian universities.

Professor Denise stated with AURAK’s recent accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, “We are at ... Read more »

 Velodyne is Everything Lidar, Meeting all Needs for Autonomy and ADAS 

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Saturday 5 January 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. will introduce and demonstrate its breakthrough new lidar sensor technology at CES 2019 in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, booth #9010. Velodyne will present product demonstrations showing how lidar is advancing vehicle autonomy, safety, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The in-booth press conference will announce exciting collaborations and strategic partnerships, never-before-seen products, and customer achievements on Wednesday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. PST.

Velodyne will showcase a wide array of products that fully meet all of the auto industry’s lidar needs, including new products to address directional and short-range sensing with trailblazing technology and performance. Velodyne will also introduce complete lidar-based safety solutions that incorpo ... Read more »