The UAE government has issued a draft law on medical assistance for reproduction that allows embryo, egg and sperm freezing

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, -Tuesday 23 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

Fakih IVF Fertility Center lauded the Federal National Council’s (FNC) decision on passing a draft law on medical assistance for reproduction that allows embryo, egg and sperm freezing. The draft legislation aims to offer hope to couples unable to conceive, by improving their chances of getting pregnant. Additionally, the law encourages promoting children’s health while also highlighting the UAE’s as a global leader in fertilisation and assisted reproduction.

Prasanth Manghat, CEO and Executive Director, NMC Health Plc. said, “The UAE has always been a pioneer in advocating best healthcare standards, and the implementation of this new law will serve as a great step to help couples achieve their dream of parenthood. We would like to extend our heart ... Read more »

Nikon’s High-Volume Manufacturing Advances Velodyne Lead in Global Lidar Sensor Market

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Saturday 27 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Velodyne Lidar, Inc. today announced an agreement with Nikon Corporation, under which Sendai Nikon Corporation, a Nikon subsidiary, will manufacture lidar sensors for Velodyne with plans to start mass production in the second half of 2019. The partnership cements Velodyne’s manufacturing plan and expands its lead in the global lidar sensor market.

“Mass production of our high-performance lidar sensors is key to advancing Velodyne’s immediate plans to expand sales in North America, Europe, and Asia,” said Marta Hall, President and CBDO, Velodyne Lidar. “With this partnership, Velodyne affirms its leadership role in designing, producing, and selling lidar for worldwide implementation. For years, Velodyne has been perfecting lidar technology to produce thousands ... Read more »

- Proceeds to Support Scaling and Advancement of Precision Medicine Computing Platform for Cancer Treatment -

TOKYO & BOSTON-Saturday 27 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and BostonGene Corporation (BostonGene), a Boston, Mass-based biomedical software company, today announced a US$50M series A strategic investment in BostonGene by NEC.

BostonGene, a pi ... Read more »

CosmeSurge will launch a cutting-edge hospital that promises the best in cosmetic and aesthetic surgery

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Tuesday 23 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

CosmeSurge, one of the region’s most trusted brands for cosmetic and aesthetic procedures, will soon launch the region’s maiden state-of-the-art cosmetic and aesthetic surgery hospital in the UAE.

The hospital, which is said to cost AED 40 million, aims to cater to the increasing demand of cosmetic surgeries amongst residents, and at the same time to bolster medical tourism across the region. Located next to Burj Al Arab, the hospital is expected to open its door to the public in May this year.

“We are glad to see the expansion of CosmeSurge with the opening of its new state-of-the- art hospital. This brand integrates squarely with NMC Healthcare’s overall strategy and we are confident that the level of services, expertise, equipment and technology is in ... Read more »

Project combines automatic structural anomaly detection and remote inspection for improved monitoring 

HOUSTON-Saturday 27 April 2019 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ABS, Google Cloud and SoftServe completed a pilot project applying artificial intelligence (AI) models to detect levels of corrosion and coating breakdown on ships and offshore structures.

The project successfully demonstrated the accuracy of AI in detecting and assessing structural anomalies commonly found during visual inspection. AI techniques could be further used to analyze images over time to understand corrosion and coating breakdown trends.

“Digital innovation in AI will change how surveys and maintenance strategies are executed, driving more condition-based approaches to class and maintenance,” said ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. Wiernicki. “We are building a future in which digital tools can remotely assess the condition of a ship or offs ... Read more »