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Taipei – September 11, 2026 -- GEEKOM has launched the A5 Edition 2027 mini-PC, built around an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core, 16-thread processor and rated for up to 64GB of memory, 7TB of storage and four-display support.

GEEKOM targets all-day workloads with 30-tab browsing and 4K editing capacity

The A5 Edition 2027 is engineered to handle over 30 open browser tabs alongside video conferencing and large spreadsheet work, while also supporting Photoshop, 2D creative tasks and light 4K video editing. GEEKOM positions the device for professionals, creators and small businesses needing configurable workspace setups.

Stockholm – September 10, 2026 -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) has onboarded Toyota as the first customer for its new Human Body Model (HBM) Safety Suite, a virtual crash-testing platform designed to accelerate vehicle safety development.

Toyota begins evaluating Autoliv's virtual crash simulation platform

Toyota has started using the HBM Safety Suite to assess its capabilities as part of its own virtual safety development activities, according to Autoliv. The platform combines an advanced Human Body Model -- a detailed digital representation of human anatomy -- with dedicated software for analysis, visualization, and decision-making during crash simulations.

Warsaw – September 10, 2026 -- Nocpix, a developer of electro-optical imaging technology for outdoor use, has unveiled a preview of the next generation of its flagship thermal riflescope, targeting professional hunters with upgraded sensor, optics and decision-support technology.

Nocpix confirms next-gen scope will retain Ocular Zoom and add Reality+ imaging

The upcoming model builds on Nocpix's existing flagship line, which combines proprietary thermal sensors, high-performance optics and the company's Ocular Zoom function inside a traditional tube-style scope body. Select current models also integrate a laser rangefinder and ballistic calculator. The next generation will incorporate Nocpix's new Reality+ imaging technology alongside Ocular Zoom, with rangefinder and ballistic-calculation capabilities continuing on certain models.

Misano – September 10, 2026 -- Cycling brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS presented data-driven performance bike technology at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit, drawing media, distributors and professional riders to booth W3.

evolve highlights CIMA road and CIMA GR gravel platforms built on measurable performance data

evolve's product development centers on optimizing weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling characteristics, with the company signaling further category expansion beyond its current CIMA road and CIMA GR gravel lines.

ELITEWHEELS leverages 15 years of carbon wheel engineering validated in UCI competition

ELITEWHEELS positioned its lightweight, aerodynamic wheel systems as tested and used by professional UCI-level cyclists, underscoring reliability claims critical to competitive racing teams.

Misano, Italy – September 09, 2026 -- Cycling technology brands evolve and ELITEWHEELS showcased new performance bike platforms and carbon wheelsets at the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) 2026, held September 4-6 at the Misano World Circuit, occupying booth W3 throughout the three-day event.

evolve unveils data-driven CIMA road and gravel platforms

evolve presented its latest road bike developments built on a data-driven approach targeting weight, stiffness, aerodynamics and handling characteristics. The brand expanded its product portfolio with the CIMA road platform and the CIMA GR gravel platform, both engineered around measurable performance metrics and race-ready technology. evolve confirmed additional product categories are in development for future launches.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Grundig, the European premium home appliance brand owned by Beko, unveiled a new product lineup at IFA 2026, marking a fresh phase in its strategic licensing partnership with Chinese manufacturer Changhong.

Changhong gains brand license for select Grundig categories and markets

The IFA showcase followed Beko's decision to grant Changhong a license to use the Grundig brand for specific product categories and markets. The arrangement pairs Changhong's research, manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities with Grundig's European heritage and existing market presence, with both companies stating the goal is to expand Grundig's reach across Europe and other international markets.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- LaserPecker will unveil its U1 UV laser engraver at IFA 2026 in Berlin, offering 5W and 10W laser source configurations aimed at solving a long-standing industry problem: precise autofocus and positioning on transparent materials like glass and crystal.

10W UV source enables glass cutting and deeper engraving

The U1's 10W UV laser variant is built to cut glass and engrave at greater depth while maintaining cold-processing precision across a range of materials, according to the company.

Sensor-based autofocus targets crystal inner-engraving workflows

LaserPecker combines sensor-based autofocus with AI-driven automation to automatically detect and focus on crystal surfaces, reducing manual setup for inner engraving tasks that have historically challenged transparent-material processing.

Shanghai – September 08, 2026 -- Carestream Healthcare International has launched an upgraded version of its DRX LC detector, adding AI-driven exposure control and noise cancellation to improve single-shot long-length imaging (LLI) for spine and long-bone exams.

New detector eliminates multi-exposure stitching for long-bone and spine exams

Long-length imaging has traditionally required multiple exposures and image stitching, extending patient immobilization time and increasing the risk of retakes. The updated DRX LC captures full spine and long-bone studies in a single exposure, reducing scan time and repeat-rate risk for radiology departments.

Columbia, Mo. – September 08, 2026 -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported first quarter fiscal 2027 net sales of $37.3 million, up 25.4% from $29.7 million a year earlier, though growth normalizes to 4.3% after adjusting for $6.0 million in retailer orders that were pulled forward into the prior-year period.

Gross margin expands 630 basis points to 53.0%

Gross margin climbed to 53.0% from 46.7% in the year-ago quarter. GAAP net loss narrowed to $1.5 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, from a $6.8 million loss, or $(0.54) per share, a year earlier. Non-GAAP net income reached $415,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, reversing a $3.3 million non-GAAP loss in the comparable quarter. Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $1.2 million, or 3.1% of net sales, versus a negative $3.1 million, or (10.5)% of net sales, last year.

Memphis, Tenn. – September 07, 2026 -- Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) has won a 2026 MOTOR Top 20 Award for its Febreze Cabin Air Filters, marking the automotive filtration supplier's second consecutive year receiving the honor.

PGI secures back-to-back MOTOR Top 20 recognition

The Memphis-based filter manufacturer previously won the award in 2025 for ViAQ, its patent-pending diagnostic technology that assesses cabin air filter performance by analyzing in-vehicle air quality. This year's win for Febreze Cabin Air Filters extends PGI's streak of consecutive Top 20 honors from MOTOR Information Systems, a Hearst-owned automotive data provider founded in 1903.