- For the creation of a smart cell industry -

TOKYO-Wednesday 18 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has developed the SU10 Single CellomeTM Unit, a device that uses a nanopipette*1 to inject substances such as genes and drugs and aspirate intracellular materials at target locations in individual cells. Targeting the biological research market, the SU10 is being released on this date in Japan, with release in other markets such as the US to follow at a later date.

Through the development of such solutions, Yokogawa’s life innovation business is fostering the development of an industry centering on the use of smart cells, i.e. finely-designed, expression-controlled biological cells.

Development Background

Rapid advances in biotechnology are leading to the development of a bioeconomy that is expected to have a wide-ranging impact on fields ranging from agriculture to man ... Read more »

 Amid COVID-19 concerns, higher ed institutions are seeking rapid and reliable two-way online communication

SAN FRANCISCO-Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Silicon Valley-based higher ed tech company Raftr announced today that it will offer its messaging and notifications platform free of charge through July 1, 2020 to colleges and universities, many of which are facing disruption and dislocation as a result of COVID-19 concerns. Each institution’s network is entirely private, limited to that community’s constituents.

The app facilitates immediate and direct communication between college administrations and their students in a mobile-first platform, enabling instant direct messaging to students’ mobile devices.

“Our partner institutions are facing a rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, forcing unprecedented disruption on campuses and in remote learning environments,” Raftr Founder & ... Read more »

ZURICH-Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ABB has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (“Chargedot”). The transaction was announced on October 28, 2019.

Since its establishment in 2009, Shanghai-based Chargedot has made a significant contribution to the uptake of electric vehicles in China. The company supplies AC and DC charging stations, as well as the necessary software platform to a range of customers that includes EV manufacturers, EV charging network operators and real estate developers. It has approximately 205 employees and its other shareholders include Shanghai SAIC Anyo Charging Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SAIC.

The acquisition is expected to further strengthen ABB's relationship with leading Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers and broaden the company’s e-mobility portfolio with hardware and software developed specifically for local ... Read more »

– AGM will take place under extraordinary conditions

– Shareholders are not allowed to attend in person and are requested to vote via independent proxy

ZURICH-Wednesday 18 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ABB confirms that it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26, 2020, as planned. In accordance with the requirements as defined in the Ordinance of the Federal Council of Switzerland, dated March 16, 2020, regarding measures against combatting the coronavirus, shareholders will not be allowed to attend the event in person.

Shareholders are requested to vote their shares in advance by giving a power of attorney to the independent proxy. The respective deadline has been further extended to March 25, 2020, 10:00 am CET.

The AGM will neither have any addresses by the Chairman and senior management, nor a webcast. It will only allow the independent proxy on behalf of the shareholders to vote on the proposals of ... Read more »

 HKS appointed Master Planner for AMAALA’s Triple Bay and The Coastal Development

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, -Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coastline, has announced the appointment of international design firm HKS Architects as Master Planner for Triple Bay and The Coastal Development. Set in the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve, AMAALA will bring to life the desires and ambitions of a community passionate about shaping, and living, transformative moments.

Commenting on the appointment Chief Executive Officer of AMAALA, Nicholas Naples, said: “AMAALA will be a globally recognised destination for arts and culture, as well as one of the most comprehensive, integrative health, wellness, and sports offerings in the world. In partnership with HKS Architects, we look forward to realising our vision for Triple Bay and The Coastal Developmen ... Read more »

SAN DIEGO-Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arima Genomics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on accelerating the adoption of genome structure information toward medical research, diagnosis and therapy, announced today the full commercial launch of the HiChIP application built on its existing Arima-HiC platform. With this launch, researchers can now obtain long-range chromatin interactions specifically enriched at genomic locations occupied by proteins of interest from a single experiment, enabling speed to discovery and publication with reduced costs.

This public launch brings to a close successful market development and beta testing programs that yielded further proof of market need, improved product performance with enhanced quality control, and delivered valuable feedback from customer validations. “We are very pleased with the data obtained with the Arima HiChIP protocol,” said Tamas Ordog, Professor of Physiology at Mayo Cli ... Read more »

 Project Management Institute’s latest Pulse of the Profession In-Depth Report explores how agile, change-ready teams will thrive in The Project Economy

PHILADELPHIA-Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The world’s most brilliant strategies are only as strong as the teams behind them, Project Management Institute (PMI)’s latest Pulse of the Profession® In-Depth report claims. According to the report, due to unprecedented workplace evolution and complexity, more than half of all organizations are already reorganizing their activities around projects – requiring employers to reimagine how talent is deployed to solve problems and get work done. The study, Tomorrow’s Teams Today, explores how the future of work has led to the future of teams, and how agile, change-ready teams—led by strong power skills including collaboration, empathy and innovation—will thrive in and drive The Project Economy.

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Dental Monitoring launches new simplified tele dentistry solutions to help doctors maintain patient care during the worldwide pandemic.

PARIS-Tuesday 17 March 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dental Monitoring tele dentistry solutions allow dental professionals to connect with their patients remotely and in a HIPAA compliant manner. Our unique technology enables dentists and orthodontists to assess, monitor treatment, and communicate with their patients as much as needed, even when they are at home.

Given the unprecedented situation we are facing worldwide, and with patient access to practices becoming more difficult, Dental Monitoring’s priorities have shifted to supporting all dental professionals whoever and wherever they are, to continue the care of their patients, as well as ensuring the continuity of their practices. Our current solutions use the full extent of our AI engine, and complete onboarding for practices can often take ... Read more »