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Bonnell Electric Unleashes the 775 Series: The Future of Electric Performance is Here

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bonnell Electric is shaking up the e-MTB and e-moto landscape with the official launch of the 775 series. A revolutionary blend of power, precision, and adaptability, the 775 lineup is designed to push boundaries, offering three distinct ways to ride—whether it’s an all-access adventure commuter, a trail-busting MTB, or a category-defying fusion of mountain bike and dirt bike. And this is just the beginning—later this year, Bonnell’s first e-moto lineup will take electric performance even further into uncharted territory.


Meet Bonnell.

 

Meet Bonnell. Adventure-ready power and performance perfectly tuned to you.
Meet Bonnell. Adventure-ready power and performance perfectly tuned to you.

ADVENTURE-READY POWER AND PERFORMANCE PERFECTLY TUNED TO YOU

Bonnell is on a mission to bring adventure within reach. Every bike is a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of quality, precision, and customization—delivering the tools riders need to elevate their experience and make every journey unforgettable. The most epic rides only happen when everything works as one—technology, design, and service—all perfectly in sync no matter how you get your thrills.

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“A DREAM COME TO LIFE”

“Bonnell is a dream come to life,” says Matthew Wauters, CEO and Founder. “Born from a small team of passionate riders and outdoor enthusiasts, we set out to build something we couldn’t find on the market. Every product is crafted with the rider in mind, optimized through countless hours of design, riding, and fine-tuning to adapt to your unique needs. The 775 series is our first expression of this vision. With a versatile frame, it seamlessly adapts to every part of your life—from grocery runs with the Touring kit to trail exploration with the AM, to off-road adventures with the MX.”

BUILT FOR EVERY THRILL | 775 SERIES

One platform, three ways to ride.

775 MX | NOT MTB. NOT MOTO. A NEW BREED.

Retail From:                 $5,495 USD

Intended Use:               Off-Road
Top Speed:                   40mph (65 km/h)
Peak Power:                 6000 Watts
Range:                          12–37miles (20-60 km)
Travel:                           200mm/170mm

Dual Crown Fork
Chromoly Front Triangle
Mullet Wheelset

The 775 MX is built for riders who refuse to be confined to one category. A hybrid between a downhill MTB and a lightweight dirt bike, it delivers the agility of a mountain bike with the raw power of a moto.

At just 75 lbs (34kg), this off-road machine is engineered for pure performance. The Lekkie Pacemaker Twist Throttle provides enhanced comfort and control, while the 775 MX delivers up to 6,000W of peak power and 280 Nm of peak torque for smooth, responsive acceleration. The 65V, 1300Wh battery supports long rides, charges in under four hours, and features dual-layer safety protection with Samsung 50s cells for durability and efficiency.

Designed to conquer rugged terrain, the 775 MX boasts a reinforced 4130 chromoly front triangle with anti-rust coating, paired with 6061 forged aluminum chainstays for superior durability. The Suntour Rux 38 RC+ fork and TriAir 3CR shock provide 200mm of front travel and 170mm of rear travel, ensuring smooth handling on steep descents, technical trails, and aggressive terrain. Magura MT5 brakes with MDR-P floating rotors deliver precise, high-performance stopping power.

775 AM | THE ALL-ACCESS PASS TO ADVENTURE

Retail From:                 $4,295 USD

Intended Use:              All-Mountain, Enduro
Top Speed:                  20-28mph (32-45 km/h)
Range:                         20-45miles (30-70 km)
Travel:                         160mm/150mm

Adjustable Geometry
Removable Battery/Crankset
Mullet Wheelset

The 775 AM isn’t just a bike—it’s a shape-shifter. Built for every kind of rider—from first-timers to full-on trail junkies—it combines modern geometry with a modular design and progressive suspension to handle any terrain you throw at it. With adjustable power and assist settings, you can fine-tune your ride for everything from cross-country exploration to gravity-fuelled bike park laps. Need to adapt on the fly? Easily toggle the throttle on or off to stay compliant with Class 2 and Class 3 regulations, or switch between e-bike mode and a traditional ride with a quick battery or crank swap.

For purists, the 775 AM is designed for flexibility: the battery and motor can be easily removed, converting it into a traditional MTB for a raw, pedal-powered experience. This seamless switchability ensures riders get the best of both worlds.

Bonnell 775 MX | A New Breed
Bonnell 775 MX | A New Breed

Bonnell 775 AM | All-Access Adventure
Bonnell 775 AM | All-Access Adventure

775 AM TOURING | COMMUTE. CONNECT. DISCOVER.

For riders seeking urban versatility, the Touring Package transforms the 775 AM into a fully equipped commuter in under 10 minutes. Designed for smooth commutes, quick errands, and weekend escapes, the 775 AM Touring is built for everyday adventure.

The Touring Kit includes waterproof bags, a 66lb (30kg) capacity rack, aluminum fenders, puncture-resistant Maxxis Metropass tires, and integrated Magic Shine lights—offering an effortless, reliable, and stylish way to move through the city.

Retail From:     $4,890 USD when purchased with 775 AM
                         $695 USD when sold individually

TAKE CONTROL: FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PERFORMANCE

Bonnell’s e-MTB Ride Control App and Intuition Display provide advanced rider personalization—allowing 775 riders to fine-tune power modes, throttle response, and performance metrics while integrating Apple AirTag tracking for enhanced security. Designed for both professionals and everyday riders, it puts complete control at your fingertips.

NEXT-GEN ELECTRIC DIRT BIKES ON THE HORIZON

“With the 902 and 805, we’re scratching an itch riders didn’t even know they had—because they didn’t know bikes could do this. What you lose in the smell of gas and the roar of the engine, you more than make up for in the riding experience. From fully customizable ride modes to real-time performance data at your fingertips, these bikes don’t just react to you—they adapt to you. It’s a new level of control, precision, and connection to the ride that redefines what’s possible on two wheels.” says Wauters.

Bonnell 902 | Power. Precision. Pure Adrenaline.
Max Power:               46kW (62hp)
Battery Capacity:      6.6kWh Range Battery / 4.6kWh Race Battery (both swappable)
Wheels:                      21″ front / 18″ rear
Suspension:              285mm travel front and rear

The Bonnell 902 redefines what’s possible in electric dirt bikes. Packing 46kW (62hp) of power, over 900Nm of torque, and 285mm of suspension travel, the 902 is agile, powerful, and ultra-responsive. Whether you’re pushing the limits on the track or tackling rugged trails, it delivers unmatched precision and excitement.

Bonnell 805 | Next-Level Fun
Max Power:               30kW (40hp)
Battery Capacity:      3.1kWh Battery (swappable)
Wheels:                      21″ front / 18″ rear
Suspension:              245mm travel front and rear

The Bonnell 805 is a groundbreaking lightweight electric dirt bike, delivering 30kW (40hp) of power in a race-proven chassis. Outfitted with premium suspension, full-size 21/18 wheels, powerful brakes, and a modular battery system, the 805 is ready—no upgrades needed. Built for riders who demand versatility and peak performance, the 805 promises top-tier handling and adaptability.

ABOUT BONNELL

Bonnell is a global brand driven by a passion for two wheels and adventure. With teams in Austin, Perth, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Bonnell blends innovative engineering with a deep commitment to the rider experience. Every bike is purpose-built for seamless performance, precision tunability, accessible power, and an authentic ride feel.

JOIN THE BONNELL COMMUNITY

Bonnell invites riders of all levels to be part of the next generation of two-wheel adventure.
For more information, visit https://ridebonnell.com/ or follow us on Instagram @ridebonnell.

Bonnell 775 AM Touring | Commute. Connect. Discover.
Bonnell 775 AM Touring | Commute. Connect. Discover.

Bonnell e-Motos | Silence has never made so much noise.
Bonnell e-Motos | Silence has never made so much noise.

 

Annual General Meeting of AB SKF

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Annual General Meeting of Aktiebolaget SKF was held on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.

The income statements and the balance sheets were adopted, together with the Board’s proposal for distribution of dividend. A dividend of SEK 7.75 per share was approved. To be entitled to receive the dividend, shareholders must be recorded in the share register on Thursday, 3 April 2025.

The Board members and the CEO were discharged from liability for their administration of the company for the financial year 2024.

Hans Stråberg, Hock Goh, Geert Follens, Håkan Buskhe, Susanna Schneeberger, Rickard Gustafson, Beth Ferreira, Therese Friberg, Richard Nilsson and Niko Pakalén were reelected as Board members. Mats Rahmström was newly elected as a Board member.

Hans Stråberg was elected Chair of the Board. The Board has appointed Håkan Buskhe and Mats Rahmström as Vice Chairs of the Board. The Board has also decided to establish two Board Committees; an Audit and Sustainability Committee as well as a People Committee.

The Annual General Meeting resolved that the Board fee for 2025 shall be:

a.  SEK 3,025,000 to the Chair of the Board of Directors,

     SEK 1,515,000 to the Vice Chair(s) of the Board of Directors, and

     SEK 990,000 to each of the other Board members; and

           

b.  SEK 385,000 to the Chair of the Audit Committee,

     SEK 275,000 to each of the other members of the Audit Committee,

     SEK 220,000 to each of the Chairs of the other Committees, and

     SEK 165,000 to each of the other members of the other Committees;

30 percent of the Board fee (excluding the Committee fees) should be converted and consist of a variable Board fee (so-called synthetic shares). Complete terms for the variable Board fee (synthetic shares) are available on www.skf.com among the Board’s compete proposals.

A special meeting fee of EUR 2,000 for travel within Europe and EUR 5,000 for intercontinental travel to a physical Board meeting in Sweden shall be paid to Board members residing outside of Sweden, and to Board members residing in Sweden for travel to a physical Board meeting outside of Sweden.

A prerequisite for obtaining remuneration is that the Board member is elected by the General Meeting and is not employed by the company.

The Annual General Meeting approved the Board’s proposal to amend the Articles of Association to foremost adjust the term of office for the appointed auditor. Deloitte AB was elected auditor of the company for a period of one year until the end of the annual general meeting held during 2026.

The Annual General Meeting approved the Board’s remuneration report and the Board’s proposal for a resolution on SKF’s Performance Share Programme 2025. The programme is proposed to cover senior managers and key employees in the SKF Group with an opportunity to be allotted, free of charge, SKF B shares. Under the programme, not more than in total 1,000,000 SKF B shares may be allotted. The allotment of shares shall be related to the level of achievement of the Total Value Added (TVA) target, as defined by the Board, and the SKF Group’s CDP Climate Change score performance measure during the three-year programme period. The programme does not entail any dilution of the company’s shares. The principal terms and guidelines of the programme can be found in the Board’s proposal at www.skf.com.

Aktiebolaget SKF
      (publ)

For further information, please contact:

Press Relations: Carl Bjernstam, +46 31-337 2517; +46 722 201 893; carl.bjernstam@skf.com
Investor Relations: Sophie Arnius, +46 31-337 8072; +46 705 908072; sophie.arnius@skf.com

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Puzzles & Survival × TRANSFORMERS Team Up for Another Collaboration

Have no Fear, Bumblebee is here!

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — April 1st may be April Fool’s Day—but this is no joke! 37GAMES’s popular mobile game, Puzzles & Survival, is launching its second collaboration with the TRANSFORMERS bots! This time, fan-favorite Bumblebee joins the Commanders in their battle for survival!

-Bumblebee joins the fight against the Quintessons-
-Bumblebee joins the fight against the Quintessons-

Cybertron aids Earth in its struggle against evil!

During the first collaboration, the TRANSFORMERS bots teamed up with humanity to thwart the Quintesson Scientist’s sinister plan. The evil scientist fled, but not before leaving behind a coordinate beacon. The beacon’s signal attracted the Quintesson Judge, who has arrived to unleash vengeance. Thankfully, the heroic Autobot, Bumblebee is here to even the odds!

https://youtu.be/YyqtdFUVh1c

Bumblebee, joins the fight!

Bumblebee is a 5-Star Hero with impressive combat skills.
His signature active skill, [Bumblebee Drift], allows him to convert into vehicle mode and charge through enemies, stealing their buffs to empower his team. Other powerful skills are [Explosive Stinger], [Stealth Operation], and [Swarm Fury], which enhance his damage output and evasion capabilities. Bumblebee specializes in dealing devastating damage and efficiently eliminating enemy targets, proving himself worthy as Optimus Prime’s trusted right-hand bot.


Cutting-Edge Cybertronian Technology!

Get your hands on the brand-new Scorponok Sanctuary Skin. How about outfitting your army with the powerful Grimlock March Skin? There are also exclusive Avatar Frames and Chat Backgrounds waiting for you!


The collaboration will take place from April 1 to April 15, and we can’t wait for Bumblebee to arrive! In the meantime, use the code [PNSTF] to claim a ton of in-game resources for free! Remember, the Autobots never back down!

Download Link: https://pns.onelink.me/6tpA/tfnewsen2

Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/PnS.37Games

About TRANSFORMERS

The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.

About Hasbro

Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With over 164 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches over 500 million kids, families and fans around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.

Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.

For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2025 JUST Capital Industry Leader, one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50, and a Brand that Matters by Fast Company. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn.

Global Times: China remains an ‘ideal, secure and promising’ destination for foreign investors: Xi

BEIJING, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As China wraps up a week in which it hosted two top-level international forums – the China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 and the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Meeting 2025 – to drive home its commitment to high-quality opening-up and cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday, telling them China’s door will only open wider.

In the meeting, Xi pointed out that the country, which is on a Chinese path to modernization in all respects, has been a major contributor to and anchor of stability for global growth for many years.

Committed to the fundamental national policy of opening up to the world, China is advancing high-standard opening up and taking solid steps to expand institutional opening up, such as that of rules, regulations, management, and standards, Xi said.

China’s door will only open wider. The policy of welcoming foreign investment has not changed and will not change,” said the president.

Having the world’s second largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption, Xi noted.

With a commitment to high-quality development, China is accelerating green, digital and smart transformation, which, coupled with the country’s sophisticated industrial ecosystem, provides the best testing ground for the latest outcomes of technological revolution and industrial upgrading, he said.

Xi said China has developed sound regulations, policies and procedures for foreign investment, promoted trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and made active efforts to foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized.

China enjoys long-standing political and social stability, and is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world, he added.

Xi said all this shows that China offers a vast stage for business development, vast market prospects, stable policy outlook, and a secure environment, making it a favored choice for foreign investment and business operations.

China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors. Embracing China is embracing opportunities, believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in China is investing in the future,” he said.

Strong signal of further opening-up

More than 40 representatives from global companies and business associations participated in Friday’s meeting, and seven global executives from companies including US delivery company FedEx, German auto maker Mercedes-Benz Group, French pharma giant Sanofi, UK’s HSBC, Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, South Korea’s SK Hynix Semiconductor Inc and Saudi Arabia’s Aramco delivered speeches during the meeting, according to Xinhua News Agency.

“I was honored and happy to be part of the group of global CEOs meeting with President Xi. That shows the Chinese government attaches great importance to advancing high-level opening-up, its role in stabilizing the global economy and the foreign companies that invest in China, which is very encouraging,” Ola Källenius, chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, told the Global Times on Friday.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of our research and development (R&D) and production in China, we will continue to invest in China, create and share the development opportunities in the China market, Källenius added.

“I was deeply honored to meet President Xi Jinping this morning as a representative of the international business community. The meeting was held in a warm and open atmosphere, delivering a strong and clear message that the Chinese central government values the vital contributions and role of foreign enterprises and warmly welcomes our continued growth in China,” Daniel Stieler, chairman of the board of directors of Brazilian mining giant Vale, told the Global Times on Friday.

The Vale chairman said the company will continue to explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration in this dynamic [Chinese] market.

Chinese experts said that as more foreign CEOs feel China’s economic vibrancy through being on the scene and understand China’s economic policies through the two sessions, the role of China’s economy as an anchor of stability will be reinforced against the backdrop of an increasingly complicated global economic landscape.

“The meeting sends a clear signal – China’s high-quality opening-up will be to open to foreign-funded companies from all parts of the world, rather than just developed countries, as part of its efforts to build an open world economy,” Wei Jianguo, former vice-minister of commerce and executive deputy director of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, told the Global Times on Friday.

The message on improving business environment and ensuring fair market competition also carries significance, in a year in which China vowed on efforts to stabilize foreign investment, Wei said, adding that he predicted that more unilateral opening-up measures are likely to be rolled out this year and sectors such as service trade, services and healthcare could be the top sectors.

Wang Huiyao, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization, a leading Chinese nongovernmental think tank, said the meeting, which took place after the annual two sessions earlier in March and a high-level symposium of China’s private sector entrepreneurs in February, underlined that the Chinese central government has attached unrivaled importance to economic development, corporate and economic globalization, and internationalization.

China is once again sending a signal to the world of its continuous opening-up, and that the country will once again provide strong support for global economic growth,” Wang said, noting that the message of further opening-up, expanding cooperation and seeking win-win results will bolster the confidence of foreign companies investing in China.

Safe investment destination

The CDF 2025 was held in Beijing from March 23 to 24 with the theme of “Unleashing Development Momentum for Stable Growth of Global Economy.” Heads of some 80 multinational firms including Siemens, Apple, Samsung and Pfizer flocked to the event to seek new cooperation opportunities.

Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank, said on the sideline of the CDF that China has a “specific path of growth and development and that is a good one.”

China is a central part of our critical supply chain and we’ve been investing here for 30 years,” Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams said during visits to the company’s suppliers in East China’s Jiangsu and Shandong provinces on Monday and Tuesday, according to Xinhua News Agency. “We will continue to invest in China in a big way.”

Many multinational companies, including UK-based pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, US pharma major Eli Lilly and German auto maker BMW, have recently inked new investment deals related to their projects in China in a vote of confidence in the immense opportunities the world’s second-largest economy has to offer.

At the BFA Annual Meeting 2025, in which a flagship report indicated that Asia’s economy will grow by 4.5 percent in 2025, with its share rising to 48.6 percent among the world’s economic output measured by purchasing power parity, participants expressed vocal support for free trade and cooperation as the global economy faces rising instability and uncertainty.

Anchor of stability

At the meeting on Friday, the Chinese President called on foreign-funded firms to play their part in maintaining stability of global industrial and supply chains.

Cao Heping, an economist at Peking University, told the Global Times on Friday that in the face of mounting protectionist headwinds, economic uncertainties and economic coercion, China sent a strong message of supporting globalization, cooperation and stability this week with the holding of the two vital forums and the leader’s meeting with executives of MNCs.

“These have highlighted China’s recognition of global talent and global firms that allocate resources across national borders as being essential to addressing the common challenges the world faces today, and are indispensable to global sci-tech innovation and make the pie of development bigger,” Cao said, noting that the meeting acknowledged this vital fact.

According to Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) data, the number of newly established foreign-funded enterprises in China increased by 9.9 percent year-on-year to reach 59,080 in 2024.

In 2025, China will continue opening-up in sectors such as telecoms, healthcare, and education, and will also enhance services and support for foreign enterprises and projects in China, according to MOFCOM.

Entering the new year, China’s economic performance has been running steadily with a stronger outlook.

Many global financial institutions have revised China’s growth prospects upwards and participants of the CDF have said the Chinese economy can meet the goal of targeted growth of around 5 percent.

 

Cambodia Airways Successfully Launched Phnom Penh – Hong Kong Non-stop Flight

HONG KONG, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On 1st April, 2025, the inaugural flight ceremony of Cambodia Airways’ Phnom Penh  Hong Kong service was successfully held at Hong Kong International Airport. The event was graced by the presence of several notable guests, including Mr. Perry Yiu, MH, JP, Legislative Council Member (Tourism) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. Johnny So, Honorary Treasurer & Director of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, Mr. Chapman Fong, Deputy Director of Corporate Development of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr. Gary Zhan, Chairman of SATS HK Limited, Mr. Jesse Fang, CEO of SATS HK Limited, and other heads of relevant government departments and enterprises. Mr. Edison Duan, BOD&CEO of Cambodia Airways, led a delegation to join the guests in celebrating the inauguration of the new route.


Phnom Penh Hong Kong is Cambodia Airways’ fourth non-stop flight to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area after Phnom Penh Macau, Phnom Penh Shenzhen and Phnom Penh Guangzhou. Cambodia Airways’ network now fully covers the four central cities of the region.


The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area is one of China’s most economically active regions and a major export hub for China. As a world-renowned international metropolis and aviation hub, Hong Kong plays an important role in the region. Meanwhile, Cambodia is emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in the ASEAN region and an important node of the Belt and Road Initiative. In recent years, it has become an attractive destination for Chinese investment abroad.

As the only full-service airline in Cambodia, offering high-quality business class service with unique Khmer characteristics, the airline’s new Phnom Penh Hong Kong route will not only provide more convenience for business travelers between the two places but also facilitate exchanges, deepen industrial cooperation, and promote the vitality of economic and trade development of the two places. Hong Kong tourists will also have a better travel option to Cambodia, where they can explore Khmer customs and culture and visit the country’s historical sites.


In a warm display of hospitality, Cambodia Airways, together with SATS HK Limited and Megacap Aviation Service Limited, welcomed the flight crew of the KR507 Phnom Penh to Hong Kong flight with flowers to celebrate their smooth landing.  Passengers boarding the return flight from Hong Kong to Phnom Penh were also presented with souvenir gifts, along with heartfelt wishes for a wonderful trip ahead. At 2pm Cambodia time, a sense of excitement filled the air as Cambodia Airways’ inaugural flight KR508 from Hong Kong touched down at Phnom Penh International Airport. In a warm gesture of welcome, airport staff greeted the first group of travelers arriving on the flight with beautiful Khmer jasmine garlands. They also presented beautiful flowers to the flight crew to celebrate the success of the inaugural flight.

Cambodia Airways official website: www.cambodia-airways.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CambodiaAirways 

Seeing Machines Announces 3D Camera Technology for Next-Generation In-Cabin Monitoring Systems

  • Seeing Machines and Airy3D partner to supply the Automotive industry with low-impact, trustworthy 3D-vision for future in-cabin systems.

CANBERRA, Australia, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Seeing Machines, the advanced computer vision technology company that designs AI-powered operator monitoring systems to improve transport safety, launches a new type of 3D camera technology designed specifically for in-cabin monitoring.

Building on a four-year partnership with Airy3D Inc., a Montreal based 3D technology company, Seeing Machines and Airy3D have worked to refine Airy3D’s DepthIQTM technology to meet the unique demands of automotive in-cabin monitoring.

The new camera delivers not only 3D range data, but also 5MP RGB color and infrared 2D images that have identical image characteristics to those required by today’s in-cabin systems. This means the technology is fully compatible with the latest 2D in-cabin software and supports precision eye-tracking across the full cabin field-of-view. It also means that for the first time, 5MP RBGIR 2D and 3D sensing can be supported by a single camera module, with a single sensor and lens.

Timothy Edwards, Co-Founder of Seeing Machines remarked: “The potential of 3D sensing to improve in-cabin monitoring systems has been recognised for many years, but high costs have restricted adoption of 3D to just premium vehicles. However, due to planned improvements to safety standards which will protect occupants under a wider range of accident scenarios, 3D sensing is anticipated to become a de facto requirement for in-cabin monitoring systems. Seeing Machines has explored several cost-effective 3D sensing technologies in preparation for this transition. Airy3D’s solution, utilising a diffractive optical element as a thin plastic coating on top of an existing 2D image sensor, offers a uniquely low-cost, low-friction pathway for automakers to achieve future safety regulations while capitalising on the many advantages of 3D vision.”

Chris Barrett, CEO of Airy3D added: “In looking to penetrate the automotive market, we sought a partner with not only a great channel to market, but who was also well placed to understand the total set of requirements (not just at the sensor level) but the optical stack, computing and software feature level. Seeing Machines’ long-term view and systems approach put them at the top of our list.

Paul McGlone, CEO of Seeing Machines concluded: “We are very pleased with the steady progress of Airy3D to adapt their unique technology to meet the rigorous requirements of in-cabin systems, and we are excited to be able to offer this technology exclusively to our automotive partners. The promise of cabin-monitoring is more intelligent and safer vehicles, but there is clearly a gap to bridge before vision-based cabin-monitoring systems are considered dependable enough to become fully integrated with passive safety technologies such as airbags and seatbelt restraints. Airy3D’s depth sensing technology offers Seeing Machines a smooth transition to a future where vision-sensors are trusted to become the primary source of in-cabin information.”

More information can be found in the accompanying White Paper here.

About Seeing Machines (LSE: SEE)

Seeing Machines Ltd., is an industry leader in vision-based monitoring technology that enable machines to see, understand and assist people. Seeing Machines’ technology portfolio of AI algorithms, embedded processing and optics, power products that need to deliver reliable real-time understanding of vehicle operators. The technology spans the critical measurement of where a driver is looking, through to classification of their cognitive state as it applies to accident risk. Reliable “driver state” measurement is the end-goal of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) technology. Seeing Machines develops DMS technology to drive safety for Automotive, Commercial Fleet, Off-road and Aviation.

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Australia, the Company has offices in Australia, USA, Europe and Asia, and supplies technology solutions and services to industry leaders in each market vertical. www.seeingmachines.com

About Airy3D 

Airy3D creates simple, comprehensive depth solutions by focusing on people and technology, as well as partners and customers, to solve problems that deeply impact our industry and society. Airy3D is dedicated to revolutionizing how machines perceive the world. This ambition is driven by a commitment to simplicity, versatility, and affordability, ensuring that Airy3D’s solutions are accessible and transformative for industries worldwide.

For more information, visit www.airy3d.com

Airy3D media enquiries contact:
ron.low@airy3d.com

 

GCL Technology Fully Exits Xinjiang Rod-Polysilicon Investment, Redirecting Focus on FBR Granular-Polysilicon Production

HONG KONG, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On March 28th, GCL Technology released its 2024 annual financial report, revealing that the company has achieved sequential reduction in losses since 2Q2024, with overall operational fundamentals stabilizing and improving amid intense industry competition. 

From January to February 2025, the average cash cost (including R&D) of granular polysilicon further dropped to CNY 27.14/kg, while the tax-exclusive selling price rose to CNY 31.1/kg. Compared to 3Q2024’s cash cost of CNY 33.18/kg and tax-exclusive price of CNY 28.98/kg, this marks significant cost reductions and steady price increases. The proportion of high-quality granular polysilicon products has exceeded 95%, with a market share of 25.76%. 

In 2024, GCL Technology’s granular polysilicon total capacity reached 480,000 tons, with production hitting 269,200 tons (up 32% YoY) and shipments reaching 281,900 tons (up 45% YoY), achieving a sales-to-production ratio of 105%. 

Notably, GCL Technology announced it has fully exited all direct and indirect investments related to Siemens-method polysilicon production, redirecting focus to its four major 100,000-ton granular polysilicon bases in Xuzhou (Jiangsu), Leshan (Sichuan), Hohhot, and Baotou (Inner Mongolia). 

Business registration records show that on January 20th, 2025, Jiangsu Zhongneng (a wholly-owned subsidiary of GCL Technology) withdrew its indirect shareholding on Xinjiang Goens, marking the complete divestment of GCL Technology’s remaining indirect stakes in Siemens-method polysilicon project. 

Previously, in December 2023, GCL Technology disclosed that its Xinjiang associate planned to distribute dividends and repurchase all shares held by Jiangsu Zhongneng. However, the company retained partial indirect ownership post-transaction. The latest business registration update confirms GCL Technology’s full exit from Xinjiang Goens and its complete disengagement from Siemens-method rod-polysilicon investment, severing all ties with Xinjiang-based polysilicon capacity. Hence, currently GCL Technology has neither ownership nor any business activity with Xinjiang Goens.

A GCL Technology’s representative emphasized the company’s commitment to human rights as a cornerstone of its operations, advocating for freedom, equality, and zero tolerance for forced or discriminatory practices. The company aligns with globally recognized human rights frameworks to ensure compliance with domestic and international standards. 

To date, four of GCL Technology’s key production bases have obtained SA8000 Social Responsibility Management System certification, with two additional bases undergoing certification, aiming to cover over 70% of its operations.

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