Global Electronics Manufacturer to Modernize IP Management and Drive Digital Transformation

LONDON, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that Winbond Electronics Corporation (TSE: 2344) has selected and implemented IPfolio, a cloud-based intellectual property (IP) management platform from Clarivate. This solution has enabled Winbond to modernize its management of IP assets, improving efficiency and data accuracy while streamlining processes.

With the implementation of IPfolio, Winbond has achieved significant transformations in its IP management. The key results include a 90% improvement in data accuracy, thanks to seamless integration with Clarivate IP data, which has eliminated the need for error-prone manual data entry. Additionally, the frequency of real-time patent data updates has increased, and internal operational efficiency has improved by 25%.

Moreover, the implementation has freed up management resources by an estimated 15% due to automated data verification, collaboration with external partners, email document archiving, and real-time reporting. These features collectively function as a virtual IP administrator.

Maroun S. Mourad, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said: “We are very pleased to provide our IPfolio solution to Winbond and support its seamless implementation. In 2025, Winbond was named a Top 100 Global Innovator by Clarivate for the third year in a row. Their commitment to innovation is a core company value, and we are very proud to collaborate with them to modernize their IP management and drive digital transformation.”

Glen Nath, Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said: “With IPfolio, Winbond can manage IP assets efficiently and with greater control, gaining a competitive edge. Their choice of IPfolio underscores our customer-focused approach, regional product capabilities, and local resource collaboration.”

Dr. Pei-Lin Pai, Chief Technology Officer at Winbond said, “After a comprehensive evaluation, we chose IPfolio due to its robust capabilities and features that aligned perfectly with our requirements. Key features that influenced our decision include IPfolio’s integrated design, advanced automation and synchronization features and secure collaboration capabilities, along with its user-friendly interface and visualization, and flexibility for continuous enhancement.”

Headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, Winbond is one of the few companies worldwide that provides a global clientele with total integrated circuits solutions. Its products are used extensively in handheld devices, consumer electronics, computer peripherals, and the automotive and industrial electronics markets.

About Clarivate 
Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.

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Industrial technology veteran joins the FlexIC technology pioneer enabling item-level intelligence at scale that bridges our physical and digital worlds for a sustainable future.

CAMBRIDGE, England, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd. today announced the appointment of Peter Herweck as Chair to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Herweck succeeds Erik Langaker, who has served as Chair since 2020 and transitions from his role after five years of leadership and invaluable service.

Herweck is a highly experienced global executive and board member with more than four decades in technology, industrial automation and advanced manufacturing. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric SE where he led the strategic transformation of the business, and harnessed opportunities unlocked by megatrends such as digitization, electrification, and sustainability to achieve record growth.

Herweck’s prior roles include Chief Executive Officer of AVEVA plc, a FTSE 100 industrial software leader, where he spearheaded the transition to cloud-first SaaS models and oversaw the landmark acquisition of OSIsoft. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at Siemens AG, including Chief Executive of the Process Industries and Drives Division, leading industrial automation technology and manufacturing on a global scale, and also served as Chief Strategy Officer of the group, shaping the company’s digitization and portfolio strategy. Herweck is also a long-standing non-executive director of Teradyne Inc. (NASDAQ: TER) a global leader of semiconductor test equipment and industrial automation, and has a wealth of global experience having lived and worked in Germany, China, Japan, Switzerland, and the US.

The board would like to take this opportunity to thank Langaker for his invaluable leadership and extensive contributions. During his tenure as Chair, he oversaw a period of significant growth and transformation including the company’s Series C round and subsequent $231m Series D funding round – Europe’s largest ever venture raise for a semiconductor business – and the expansion of the company’s global manufacturing footprint and commercialisation of its pioneering flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) technology. Langaker will remain a director of the company through October 31, 2025, and support the transition of the Chair role to Herweck.

David Moore, CEO, Pragmatic Semiconductor, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Peter as our new Chair. His extensive global leadership and experience across industrial automation, advanced technology and manufacturing make him perfectly positioned to support Pragmatic’s tremendous growth as we scale our unique FlexIC technology to accelerate the growth and success of our global customers and positively impact peoples’ lives and our planet. Personally, and on behalf of the leadership team and the entire company, I want to thank Erik for his dedicated service as Chair. His stewardship and support have been instrumental in guiding Pragmatic from an early-stage technology innovator into a scaling semiconductor leader.”

Peter Herweck, Chair of the Board, Pragmatic Semiconductor, said: “I am excited to join Pragmatic’s Board and support the company’s growth journey, scaling item-level intelligence to the trillions. It is my great honour to contribute my passion for technology paired with industrial experience as we grow. I thank Erik, the Board, and David for their trust.”

Erik Langaker, Former Chair of the Board, Pragmatic Semiconductor, said: “It has been an extraordinary privilege to witness the company’s journey, from raw technology to designing and manufacturing commercial products at scale. I want to express my sincere thanks to our shareholders, the Board, and, not least, David and his team for making my time with the company so rewarding. I am truly honoured that someone of Peter’s calibre will take on the role of Chair as we embark on the next stage of growth.”

About Pragmatic Semiconductor

Pragmatic Semiconductor is pioneering flexible semiconductor technology at scale to sustainably bridge the digital and physical worlds. With optimised, purpose-led design and sustainable innovation at its core, Pragmatic designs and manufactures flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs) – ultra-thin, flexible form factor semiconductors.

Pragmatic’s products, FlexIC platforms and foundry services empower customers to deliver flexible innovation with connect, sense and compute capabilities, enabling sustainable edge and item-level intelligence at scale and speed. The Pragmatic FlexIC Foundry operates a unique and innovative process offering sustainable production and rapid innovation cycle times, coupled with a pathway to supply chain resilience.

• Achieves New Level of Premium Steering Feel, Enables Revolutionary Cabin Design
• Offers Automotive OEMs Unprecedented Packaging & Design Flexibility

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today announced its Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuator (DD-HWA) as the company’s latest advancement in Steer-by-Wire (SbW) technologies. DD-HWA establishes a new benchmark for steering feel, system integration and vehicle design flexibility enabling automakers to deliver next-generation driving experiences across software-defined vehicles and all levels of assisted and automated driving. DD-HWA is compatible with both 12V and 48V vehicle architectures, supporting integration across traditional, hybrid and electrified platforms globally.

DD-HWA Delivers the Thrill of Driving for a By-Wire Era

As the cornerstone of Nexteer’s Motion-by-Wire^TM portfolio, SbW replaces the traditional mechanical connection between the hand wheel and road wheels with electronic control, enabling packaging and design flexibility, plus new safety and performance features.

This evolution from mechanical to digital control sets the stage for Nexteer’s next SbW milestone: DD-HWA. Following is an overview of the combination of innovations and benefits to OEMs and drivers.

• Premium Steering Feel: Smooth and highly responsive steering gives drivers confidence, control and comfort in all driving conditions.
  • Fast, dynamic response for superior handling: High amplitude-response bandwidth.
  • Precise, comfortable steering feedback: Cogging torque ripple tightly controlled.
• Compact, Lightweight, Low or High Mount Designs: Low-Mount is positioned with the feedback actuator under the dash. High-Mount is a compact design with the feedback actuator mechanism located just under the steering wheel or other steering interface. This breakthrough allows the steering interface to be located almost anywhere in the cabin and opens the door to innovative stow and interior concepts.
  • Both designs support all propulsion types and optimize space and energy efficiency especially important for NEVs.
• Enhanced Safety: Rigid-connection structure enhances steering accuracy, while built-in redundancy mechanisms ensure stable operation.
• In-House High-Performance Motor: Vertical integration of key components further strengthens competitiveness, supply agility and quality control.
• Simplified Architecture: Streamlined design reduces components, improves robustness and enables seamless vehicle integration.
• High-Precision Multi-Channel Angle Sensing: A redundant multi-channel angular sensor design, coupled with a specialized gear combination structure, delivers exceptional signal accuracy enhancing safety and diagnostic performance.
• 48V and 12V Compatibility: High-power output with reduced current draw improves efficiency, thermal performance and safety across EV, hybrid and ICE platforms.

“Our Direct Drive Hand Wheel Actuators are the latest in Nexteer’s Steer-by-Wire innovations that help automakers deliver the very latest in technology and driver experiences all within scalable architectures for all vehicle types,” said Robin Milavec, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Board Director, Nexteer Automotive. “By combining advanced mechatronics, software-defined motion control and flexible packaging, we’re giving OEMs the power to differentiate their users’ experiences while future-proofing their platforms.” 

About Nexteer Automotive

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports by-wire chassis control, including electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems, software solutions and brake-by-wire. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for global and domestic OEMs around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com

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ISLAMABAD and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MindHYVE.ai™, a global leader in agentic artificial intelligence and autonomous reasoning systems, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Government of Pakistan to support the implementation of the newly approved National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025.

From Policy to Progress — MindHYVE.ai™ helps bring Pakistan’s National AI Vision to life

Prior to the policy’s cabinet approval, MindHYVE.ai™ was invited to provide technical input and advisory feedback during the review phase. The company’s recommendations focused on areas such as policy structure, institutional design, and ethical AI governance. This collaborative engagement reflects MindHYVE’s ongoing commitment to supporting evidence-based, inclusive, and future-ready AI policymaking across emerging economies.

Following the policy’s approval by Pakistan’s Federal Cabinet in July 2025, MindHYVE is working closely with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and other national stakeholders. The collaboration focuses on AI education, workforce transformation, governance innovation, and responsible adoption frameworks aligned with Pakistan’s long-term digital vision.

Accelerating National AI Transformation Through Public–Private Collaboration

MindHYVE’s involvement exemplifies how global expertise and local vision can converge to build sustainable AI ecosystems. By combining its technological innovation with Pakistan’s strategic priorities, MindHYVE is helping to translate the policy’s framework into measurable outcomes that drive human progress, digital inclusion, and ethical advancement.

“We believe Pakistan’s National AI Policy represents a milestone for the region,” said Bill Faruki, CEO & Founder of MindHYVE.ai™. “It reflects a commitment to inclusive, transparent, and forward-looking innovation. MindHYVE is honored to contribute to this effort and to help make its vision a reality through practical, scalable AI deployment.”

Key Areas of Collaboration

1. AI in Education — Building an AI-Literate Generation
   
   Through its educational technology division Ava-Education, LLC, MindHYVE is partnering with educational and government institutions to deploy its flagship ArthurAI™ Virtual Learning Platform across schools, universities, and professional training programs.

   This initiative supports the policy’s target to train one million AI-ready individuals by 2030 by delivering AI literacy, digital skills, and ethical AI training to learners and educators nationwide.

   Additionally, MindHYVE’s affiliated organization — the California Institute of Artificial Intelligence (CIAI) — will collaborate on the localization of global learning frameworks such as The Dawn Directive™, ensuring accessibility, cultural relevance, and compliance with Pakistan’s educational objectives.

2. Workforce Transformation and Upskilling
   
   MindHYVE will support the Government of Pakistan’s goal of workforce modernization through AI-powered professional development and retraining programs. These initiatives are designed to build national capacity in AI operations, data governance, and responsible innovation, enabling both private and public sectors to transition effectively into the intelligent economy.

   Using MindHYVE’s Ava-Fusion™ reasoning model, these programs will offer personalized, adaptive learning experiences and analytics to help organizations measure learning impact and productivity growth.

3. Applied AI for Governance and Public Systems
   
   MindHYVE is also contributing frameworks for AI in governance, helping government agencies design intelligent, transparent, and ethical systems for decision-making and citizen engagement.

   By integrating AI responsibly into public administration, MindHYVE aims to improve efficiency, data-driven policymaking, and service delivery — aligning directly with the policy’s emphasis on trustworthy, human-centered AI.

   “Implementation is where vision turns into impact,” the company added.
   “Our approach focuses on enabling people and institutions — not just deploying technology. This is how AI becomes a force for national development.”

Pakistan’s Leadership in South Asia’s AI Policy Landscape

With the National AI Policy 2025, Pakistan joins a select group of South Asian nations — including India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka — that have introduced comprehensive national frameworks for AI ethics, innovation, and capacity building.

Pakistan’s policy sets ambitious national goals, including:

• Training 1 million AI professionals by 2030
• Establishing AI innovation and venture funds
• Launching 1,000 local AI products and 50,000 civic AI projects
• Creating AI regulatory directorates and Centers of Excellence
• Advancing ethical, transparent, and inclusive AI ecosystems

These initiatives position Pakistan as a regional AI frontier, combining technological ambition with strong governance and ethical safeguards.

About MindHYVE.ai™

MindHYVE.ai™ is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company pioneering agentic AI systems, autonomous reasoning architectures, and domain-specific AGI agents across education, healthcare, finance, legal, and technology sectors.

Through its R&D division Hyve Labs, MindHYVE develops adaptive AI ecosystems powered by its proprietary Ava-Fusion™ reasoning model — enabling human–AI collaboration, ethical automation, and scalable transformation across industries.

MindHYVE’s global operations span the United States, Pakistan, and Africa, with active investments in AI infrastructure, education, and public–private innovation. The company’s mission is to advance human capability through responsible and inclusive AI, ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for progress rather than displacement.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.io | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

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Delivers exceptional clarity with lower additive levels, streamlining production and expanding formulation options for converters and resin producers

SPARTANBURG, S.C., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Milliken & Company proudly announces the launch of Millad ClearX™ 9000, the next generation clarifying technology for polypropylene (PP) developed to deliver ultra-clear transparency at reduced additive loading levels. Ideal for food packaging, home storage, and medical applications, Millad ClearX™ 9000 sets a new standard for value, aesthetics, and operational efficiency in transparent PP applications.

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Building on the proven Millad^® platform, Millad ClearX™ 9000 provides manufacturers with an advanced solution that:

• Achieves ultra-clear PP using more efficient loading levels, reducing the amount of clarifying additives needed.
• Lowers extraction and migration rates in PP packaging and parts—critical for food-contact and medical applications.
• Improves processing compatibility compared to prior generations, supporting enhanced operational efficiency.
• Eliminates the need for segregated virgin and PCR resin streams, enabling greater composition flexibility.

“Millad ClearX™ 9000 is a breakthrough for the polypropylene industry, delivering ultra-clear transparency with less clarifying additive and greater flexibility for our customers,” said Wim Van De Velde, SVP and Managing Director of Milliken’s plastic additives business. “This launch reflects Milliken’s ongoing commitment to advancing material science and helping our partners meet evolving market demands.”

Millad ClearX™ 9000 has broad FDA conditions of use approval (A-J), opening doors for its use across a wide spectrum of food-contact applications. By enhancing additive compatibility, it helps resin producers and converters experience less downtime, less waste, and quicker changeovers—delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing efficiency. The technology also allows for improved compatibility with other Millad clarifying agents, giving producers the flexibility to optimize formulations for both virgin and post-consumer recycled (PCR) PP, supporting sustainability initiatives.

“Our team developed Millad ClearX™ 9000 to address the growing need for clarity and efficiency in polypropylene applications,” said Bhavesh Gandhi, Global Product Line Manager of Milliken’s plastic additives business. “By reducing additive loading and migration rates, we’re helping our customers create products that are not only visually appealing but also meet the highest standards for food and medical use.”

Milliken, through its Millad platform, pioneered the application of clarifying agents to create transparent PP parts and packaging incorporating PCR content, and the company’s latest clarifying technology builds on that legacy. To learn more about Millad ClearX™ 9000, visit milliken.com.

About Milliken  

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.