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Frost & Sullivan: Paragraf Receives the 2025 European Graphene-Based Electronics Manufacturing Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Semiconductor Innovation

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The company’s direct, contaminant-free graphene deposition method is a manufacturing breakthrough

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Paragraf has earned the 2025 European Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the graphene-based electronics manufacturing industry for its outstanding achievements in semiconductor innovation, product scalability, and customer impact. This recognition highlights Paragraf’s leadership in transforming the electronics industry through the commercialization of graphene technology, delivering energy-efficient, high-performance electronics that push beyond the limits of traditional materials.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Paragraf excels in both, demonstrating an exceptional ability to align its innovation strategy with the semiconductor industry’s evolving demands while executing with efficiency, consistency, and scale.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on semiconductor innovation and sustainable industrial impact, Paragraf has established itself as a global pioneer in bringing graphene-based electronics to mass production. The company’s direct, contaminant-free graphene deposition method represents a breakthrough in manufacturing technology, offering a commercially viable and scalable approach to integrating graphene in standard semiconductor processes. This enables the development of next-generation devices that are smaller, faster, and more energy efficient, directly addressing the industry’s growing need for high-performance and sustainable electronics. “Frost & Sullivan praises Paragraf for its strategic approach to expanding global reach while maintaining a clear, disciplined focus on sustainable growth and lasting customer impact,” stated Jabez Mendelson, Research Manager at Frost & Sullivan.

Innovation lies at the heart of Paragraf’s mission. Its proprietary manufacturing process combines advanced materials science with existing semiconductor infrastructure, allowing the company to deliver graphene-based components that exhibit superior sensitivity, power efficiency, and durability. By merging scientific excellence with commercial rigor, Paragraf has bridged the gap between research and large-scale production and positioned itself as the first company globally to mass-produce graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductor methods.

Paragraf’s sustained focus on customer-centric innovation and responsible growth reinforces its market leadership. By working collaboratively with global partners and leveraging its proprietary graphene deposition process, the company ensures that its solutions deliver measurable performance improvements while supporting environmental sustainability. Its disciplined execution, commitment to product quality, and ability to adapt to customer needs continue to strengthen Paragraf’s competitive positioning and brand reputation across Europe and beyond. 

“Paragraf is delighted to earn this acknowledgement from Frost & Sullivan,” said Simon Thomas, CEO and Co-Founder of Paragraf. “The demands of next-generation electronics will require the integration of graphene and other two-dimensional materials. Our customers and investors have recognized that Paragraf is pioneering that integration, and we are encouraged that such a highly regarded organization supports the vision shared by our stakeholders.”

Frost & Sullivan commends Paragraf for setting a new benchmark in graphene technology innovation and semiconductor manufacturing excellence. The company’s ability to integrate graphene into mainstream electronic architectures positions them at the forefront of a new era in materials science where semiconductor performance, energy efficiency, and scalability converge to define the future of high-performance electronics.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates outstanding innovation, customer impact, and growth strategy in its industry. The award honors organizations that successfully introduce leading-edge technologies and apply them strategically to create new customer value and competitive advantage.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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About Paragraf

Paragraf is the world’s leading graphene-based electronic device design, development and manufacturing company. Building on our proprietary process to grow graphene directly on standard semiconductor industry substrates, Paragraf has pioneered the delivery of two-dimensional technologies at scale. Paragraf’s high-quality graphene – integratable with standard semiconductor tool process lines – has unlocked the incorporation of this remarkable material into both existing and new electronic devices and applications. Through our world-first dedicated graphene device foundry, Paragraf delivers high-performance, low-power technologies to multiple markets and offers two-dimensional-material foundry services to customers and partners, providing graphene in chips to their device requirements.

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Netflix Supports Warner Bros. Discovery Board’s Commitment to Merger Agreement

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Following Comprehensive and Rigorous Review, Warner Bros. Discovery Board Continues to Recommend Stockholders Approve Netflix Agreement

More Information on How Netflix and Warner Bros. Will Define the Next Century of Storytelling Available at NetflixWBtogether.com

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Netflix, Inc. today welcomed the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Board of Directors’ continued commitment to the merger agreement between Netflix and WBD, and its unanimous recommendation that stockholders reject the revised offer from Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY), announced December 22, 2025.

After a comprehensive and rigorous review process with its independent financial and legal advisors, the WBD Board reaffirmed its conclusion that the transaction with Netflix is in the best interests of WBD stockholders.

“The WBD Board remains fully supportive of and continues to recommend Netflix’s merger agreement, recognizing it as the superior proposal that will deliver the greatest value to its stockholders, as well as consumers, creators and the broader entertainment industry,” said Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, co-CEOs of Netflix. “Netflix and Warner Bros. will bring together highly complementary strengths and a shared passion for storytelling. By joining forces, we will offer audiences even more of the series and films they love—at home and in theaters—expand opportunities for creators, and help foster a dynamic, competitive, and thriving entertainment industry.”

Under the terms of the agreement announced December 5, 2025, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $27.75 per WBD share, with a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion). The financing structure is not subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The transaction preserves the planned separation of WBD’s Global Linear Networks business, Discovery Global, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026.

Netflix has submitted its Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing and is engaging with competition authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and European Commission. Netflix remains committed to working closely with WBD, regulators, and all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. As previously disclosed, the transaction is expected to close in 12-18 months from the date that Netflix and WBD originally entered into their merger agreement.

A dedicated website providing ongoing information and resources about the transaction is available at netflixwbtogether.com.

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In connection with the proposed transaction between WBD and Netflix, Netflix intends to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration Statement”), which will include a prospectus with respect to the shares of Netflix’s common stock to be issued in the proposed transaction and a proxy statement for WBD’s stockholders (the “Proxy Statement/Prospectus”), and WBD intends to file with the SEC the proxy statement. WBD also intends to file a registration statement for the newly formed subsidiary of WBD that will be spun off from WBD prior to the closing of the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of WBD. Each of Netflix and WBD may also file with or furnish to the SEC other relevant documents regarding the proposed transaction. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement, the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any other document that Netflix or WBD may file with the SEC or mail to WBD’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF NETFLIX AND WBD ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCLUDED WITHIN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO), BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NETFLIX, WBD, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND RELATED MATTERS. The documents filed by Netflix with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge at Netflix’s website at https://ir.netflix.net/home/default.aspx. The documents filed by WBD with the SEC also may be obtained free of charge at WBD’s website at https://ir.wbd.com.

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Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: (i) the completion of the proposed transaction on anticipated terms and timing, including obtaining stockholder and regulatory approvals, completing the separation of WBD’s Discovery Global business and Warner Bros. business, anticipated tax treatment, unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenues, expenses, earnings, synergies, economic performance, indebtedness, financial condition, losses, future prospects, business and management strategies, expansion and growth of WBD’s and Netflix’s businesses and other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction; (ii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, including as a result of delay in completing the transaction or integrating the businesses of Netflix and WBD; (iii) Netflix’s and WBD’s ability to implement their business strategies; (iv) consumer viewing trends; (v) potential litigation relating to the proposed transaction that could be instituted against Netflix, WBD or their respective directors; (vi) the risk that disruptions from the proposed transaction will harm Netflix’s or WBD’s business, including current plans and operations; (vii) the ability of Netflix or WBD to retain and hire key personnel; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the proposed transaction; (ix) uncertainty as to the long-term value of Netflix’s common stock; (x) legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting Netflix’s and WBD’s businesses; (xi) general economic and market developments and conditions; (xii) the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which Netflix and WBD operate; (xiii) potential business uncertainty, including changes to existing business relationships, during the pendency of the proposed transaction that could affect Netflix’s or WBD’s financial performance; (xiv) restrictions during the pendency of the proposed transaction that may impact Netflix’s or WBD’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; and (xv) failure to receive the approval of the stockholders of WBD. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed transaction, will be more fully discussed in the proxy statement/prospectus to be filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the proxy statement/prospectus will be, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Netflix’s or WBD’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. 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Accurus Aerospace Appoints Dan Murphy as Chief Executive Officer

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Proven Aerospace Industry Executive to Execute Next Phase of Strategic Growth Plan

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accurus Aerospace Holdings, LLC (“Accurus”), a leading supplier of highly engineered structural parts, complex assemblies and electromechanical subsystems to the global aerospace, defense and space industry which operates through the “Accurus” and “Ferra” brand names, announced today the appointment of Daniel E. Murphy as President and Chief Executive Officer. Accurus is a portfolio company of Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”).

Mr. Murphy is a proven leader with more than 30 years of experience in aerospace, defense and complementary industrial sectors. He joins Accurus from Westinghouse Electric Corporation, where he served as Senior Vice President, Global Fuel Manufacturing, for Westinghouse’s nuclear fuel business. At Westinghouse, he oversaw 3,800 team members across five facilities located in the U.S., U.K., and Sweden while leading all central functions, including manufacturing strategy and risk, material planning, program management and operational excellence. Mr. Murphy previously held roles of increasing responsibility at Howmet Aerospace, culminating in his role as Vice President and General Manager of Howmet Engineered Structures. Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served on active duty in the United States Navy for twenty years, rising to the rank of Commander.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dan to Accurus and look forward to partnering with him to capitalize on the unprecedented growth across all of the company’s major end markets. Dan brings a proven track record of building high-performing teams and driving operational excellence to build and scale global organizations. His leadership will be instrumental as Accurus accelerates growth while delivering the highest quality products and capabilities to its global customer base,” said Michael Warren, Partner at Liberty Hall.

“I am honored to be joining the Accurus team and look forward to executing against the company’s strategic growth plan,” said Mr. Murphy. “Accurus and Ferra have built a strong reputation within the aerospace industry, supporting a premier customer base across the commercial, defense and space end markets. I look forward to working closely with the team to build on this foundation, deliver best-in-class performance for our customers and drive value-creation for all stakeholders.”

About Accurus Aerospace
Accurus Aerospace Holdings, headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a leading global supplier of highly engineered structural parts, complex assemblies and electromechanical subsystems to the global aerospace industry, focused on the highest value and fastest growing commercial, business jet, military aerospace and space platforms. Accurus operates under both the “Accurus” and “Ferra” brand names. Accurus has eight manufacturing facilities located in Athens, GA, Bangalore, India, Brisbane, Australia, Grove, OK, Kent, WA, Rogers, AR, Tulsa, OK and Wichita, KS with approximately 850 global team members. For more information, please visit accurusaero.com and ferra-group.com.

About Liberty Hall Capital Partners
Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall’s principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $3.0 billion in equity capital in over 30 businesses serving multiple segments of the aerospace and defense industry, including the investment of over $1.2 billion in equity capital in over 20 acquisitions since the formation of Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall was founded in July 2011 as the first, and remains the only, private equity firm focused solely on investments in middle market businesses serving the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall executes a proven and repeatable investment strategy designed to transform middle market businesses into larger, more capable and diverse strategic assets. For more information, please visit libertyhallcapital.com.

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Infosys and Cognition Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate the AI Value Journey for Global Enterprises

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Integrated capabilities of AI Software Engineer Devin and Infosys Topaz Fabric™ to accelerate software development, boost engineering productivity, and deliver faster time-to-market

SAN FRANCISCO and BENGALURU, India, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next generation digital services and consulting, and Cognition, the leading AI coding agent company and makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer, today announced a strategic collaboration to scale Devin across global enterprises. The collaboration will deploy Devin across Infosys’ internal engineering ecosystem and client engagements worldwide. Infosys Topaz Fabric is a purpose-built agentic services suite – a multi-layer AI fabric that unifies infrastructure, models, data, applications, and workflows into a composable, agent-ready ecosystem. Combining the secure, modular architecture of Infosys Topaz Fabric with Cognition’s advanced agentic and autonomous engineering capabilities, the collaboration aims to help enterprises achieve accelerated time-to-market, enhanced developer productivity, and reduced modernization timelines.

After using Devin for the past six months and seeing significant improvement across both engineering quality and efficiency, Infosys will integrate Devin into its internal engineering teams, embed Devin within client delivery models, and enable deployment within customers’ engineering environments. To scale adoption, Infosys and Cognition are collaborating on shared engineering frameworks and enablement programs designed to bring the integrated capabilities of Infosys Topaz Fabric and Devin to engineers across industries.

Infosys Topaz Fabric and Devin will automate brown field engineering, tech debt reduction and modernization, while creating virtual engineers to resolve complex production and maintenance challenges. To ensure secure, enterprise-grade adoption, Infosys and Cognition will jointly develop industry-specific solutions, AI-native modernization blueprints, and scalable engineering frameworks, supported by co-innovation labs and enablement programs. Leading the first wave of joint client engagements, Infosys’ Financial Services practice is already using Devin to transform engineering delivery across banking, payments, capital markets, insurance, and wealth management.

Scott Wu, Founder & CEO, Cognition, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Infosys to bring the power of autonomous and agentic AI engineering to some of the world’s most complex enterprises. Infosys’ Exponential Engineering offering perfectly complements our mission to redefine how software is built. Infosys Topaz Fabric and Devin together offer unmatched capability from real-time developer augmentation to fully autonomous engineering execution. Infosys is the first large digital services and consulting firm to deploy agentic tools at this scale. By combining Infosys’ deep industry expertise with our platform, we are enabling clients to dramatically accelerate time-to-market, enhance ROI and unlock a new era of engineering transformation.”

Salil Parekh, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Infosys, said, “Our collaboration with Cognition marks a significant step forward in accelerating AI value realization for global enterprises. By integrating Cognition’s advanced agentic and autonomous engineering expertise with our industry leading domain and delivery capabilities, we are creating a differentiated value proposition for the market. This synergy is further enhanced by Infosys Topaz Fabric, which will serve as a catalyst for modernization and innovation for clients to achieve their strategic objectives.”

About Cognition

Cognition is the leading AI coding agent company and makers of Devin, the first AI software engineer. Cognition is building collaborative AI teammates that enable engineers to focus on more interesting problems and empower engineering teams to strive for more ambitious goals. The company is led by a team of world-class engineers, gold medalist coders, former founders, and leaders from companies at the cutting edge of AI.

About Infosys

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. Over 320,000 of our people work to amplify human potential and create the next opportunity for people, businesses, and communities. We enable clients in 59 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer clients, as they navigate their digital transformation powered by cloud and AI. We enable them with an AI-first core, empower the business with agile digital at scale and drive continuous improvement with always-on learning through the transfer of digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem. We are deeply committed to being a well-governed, environmentally sustainable organization where diverse talent thrives in an inclusive workplace.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

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Milliken and LCY collaborate to launch high-performance polypropylene grade 737U

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New grade offers exceptional impact strength, high gloss, and compatibility with in-mold labeling for demanding applications

TAIPEI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LCY, a leading polypropylene manufacturer and supplier, and diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company have partnered to introduce 737U, a new high-performance polypropylene grade enhanced with Milliken’s DeltaMax™ 5000a additive technology.

paint pail bucket (photo for illustration only)
paint pail bucket (photo for illustration only)

737U is designed for injection molding applications such as paint containers, automotive parts, furniture, outdoor gear, and high weight-loading containers. The grade offers excellent rigidity and impact strength, making it suitable for demanding environments and heavy-duty use.

“The launch of 737U marks a significant milestone for LCY and our customers,” said Lachosi Lin, Marketing and Sales Executive at LCY. “By working closely with Milliken, we are able to deliver a polypropylene grade that combines outstanding impact strength, high gloss, and efficient processing. This innovation enables us to meet the evolving needs of industries that demand both durability and design flexibility.”

737U has been approved by a leading paint brand for use in 3–20L packaging and has demonstrated strong performance in falling and stacking tests. It also supports in-mold labeling, enabling seamless integration of design elements into molded products. Compared to traditional impact polypropylene, 737U offers higher gloss, making it ideal for exterior components in consumer products.

“LCY’s 737U grade exemplifies how collaboration and innovation can deliver real-world performance,” said Min Shun Cheng, Technical Manager at Milliken. “By leveraging our DeltaMax™ technology, we’re helping LCY meet the technical aspects and growing demand for durable, high-gloss polypropylene solutions that also support efficient processing.”

LCY was the first customer in Taiwan to adopt DeltaMax™, creating the region’s first such commercial grade in 2020. Milliken’s DeltaMax™ additive enhances the grade’s processing efficiency, enabling faster cycle times and improved moldability.

To learn more about Milliken plastic additives, visit www.milliken.com. To learn more about LCY’s polypropylene portfolio, visit www.lcycic.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.

About LCY

Established in 1965, LCY Chemical Corp. (LCY) believes in reimagining science for a thriving tomorrow. With key business focuses on electronic materials, bioscience and nutrition solutions, performance materials, industrial solutions, and interconnect solutions (LCY Technology Corp.). Embracing the corporate values of safety and health, integrity, accountability, kaizen, and co-creation, LCY has built global presence in the field of material science. Looking ahead, LCY aims to leverage its growing momentum to foster future talents in material science, initiate the industry’s transformation, and catalyze innovation for now and beyond.

 

ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Introduces the T800 Humanoid Robot at CES 2026

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Supporting industrial transformation through embodied intelligence

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ENGINEAI Robotics Technology, a developer of embodied intelligence systems, showcased two flagship products at CES 2026. These included the PM01, a lightweight and highly mobile general-purpose embodied agent, and the ENGINEAI T800, a full-scale, high-efficiency universal humanoid robot making its global debut. The demonstration highlighted the performance capabilities of both platforms, while offering industry observers a practical, application-oriented perspective on the emerging potential of human-robot collaboration.

As one of the world’s largest and most influential consumer technology exhibitions, CES serves as both a global stage for introducing cutting-edge products and a benchmark for technological trends. This year, embodied intelligence moved to the forefront, shifting from a largely conceptual framework to deployable systems and signaling the industry’s rapid progression toward a more autonomous, intelligently collaborative future.

The ENGINEAI booth attracted steady visitor interest through live demonstrations of the T800 and PM01, highlighting full-body coordination and fine motor control capabilities. The demonstrations prompted in-depth technical exchanges with industry partners, developers, and media representatives, who discussed practical deployment scenarios and potential collaboration opportunities. Overall engagement reflected ongoing industry attention to embodied intelligence applications and the evolving role of human–robot collaboration across multiple sectors.

The ENGINEAI booth attracted steady visitor interest.
The ENGINEAI booth attracted steady visitor interest.

Building on its proven adaptability to real-world settings, the PM01 is advancing toward scaled deployment in multiple application areas, including public transportation, guided tours and retail services, and automated patrols and inspection tasks. With practicality and use-case-driven design as its core strengths, the PM01 effectively addresses concrete operational needs in intelligent transformation initiatives across industries, reinforcing the practical role of embodied intelligence in supporting industrial advancement. Its stable, repeatable performance was widely acknowledged by event attendees.

The ENGINEAI T800 generated significant interest across the robotics community and prompted extensive discussion. This humanoid robot illustrates ENGINEAI’s capabilities in key robotics subsystems and system-level integration. As a next-generation intelligent platform designed for real-world deployment, the T800 is equipped with a fully-integrated, high-torque joint module architecture capable of delivering up to 450 N•m of peak torque and 14,000 W of instantaneous joint peak power. Combined with high-degree-of-freedom joint structures in key areas such as the neck, waist, and hands, the robot achieves a high level of anthropomorphic mobility. In high-dynamic scenarios like martial arts and running, it delivers industry-leading dynamic output and load-handling capability.

T800, a full-scale, high-efficiency universal humanoid robot making its global debut.
T800, a full-scale, high-efficiency universal humanoid robot making its global debut.

Looking ahead to 2026, ENGINEAI will continue to focus on core technology development and long-term product strategy, with the objective of driving iterative advancement and expanding real-world application scenarios, guided by a focus on building solid foundations for impact-driven innovation. While further strengthening its existing product portfolio, ENGINEAI plans to align more closely with global market requirements to accelerate product refinement. Through an open and scalable approach to embodied intelligence, the company aims to leverage its technical capabilities to help shape the next phase of human-robot collaboration.

 

Fandow Announces New Developments in Its Multi-Brand Strategy, Accelerating Global Expansion

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GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fandow ( 凡岛 ), a company that has been deeply engaged in the personal care and home cleaning industry for 18 years, is accelerating its international expansion across Asia-Pacific and global markets. Leveraging a technology-driven product architecture, mature R&D capabilities and a multi-brand strategy, Fandow has built a diversified portfolio covering skincare, hair and body care, and home cleaning. Its four core brands — WIS, KONO (KONO 卡厘 ), HEXI ( 赫系 ) and MOLSOILED ( 魔渍 ) — have entered multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, North America, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, reaching billions of consumer impressions on global platforms and delivering steady growth in recent years.

At the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Fandow showcased a series of innovations tailored for global markets. Its product system, built around advanced formulations, ingredient innovation and consumer-centric experiences, drew strong interest from buyers from multiple countries, and the company’s technology capabilities, supply capacity and internationalization strategy received positive feedback on site.

As science-based skincare, professional hair care and high-repeat home cleaning products continue to drive global growth, Fandow’s multi-brand portfolio and established product supply system provide a solid foundation for its expansion in international markets.

WIS: Scientific Skincare Driving New Growth in Asia-Pacific

WIS positions “scientific skincare” at the core of its brand and has developed a systematic product methodology that integrates ingredient research, technology innovation and real-world user validation. Starting from fundamental raw material research, WIS has developed multiple innovations, including a proprietary cyclic decapeptide, and built a verifiable technology system around these discoveries. By establishing an industry-leading Bi-polar Sentiment Analysis System, WIS turns large-scale user feedback into R&D insights, enabling precise development focused on four key skincare needs: anti-aging, acne care, soothing and hydration. The brand’s three core principles — “scientifically effective, sensorially pleasing, and gentle for sensitive skin” — guide the entire product development process.

On the technology front, WIS continuously advances innovation based on first-principles thinking. Its patented cyclic decapeptide, optimized via AI-powered screening and cyclization technology, significantly improves the stability of traditional peptide ingredients. Its exclusive RESCBAL® Collagen Concentrate forms a comprehensive “collagen regeneration triangle” mechanism, while the self-developed 4th Generation Ultra-Permeable Hydro-Lock Sheet, with a thickness of just 0.21 mm and high facial conformity, elevates the overall mask-wearing experience. Each breakthrough is underpinned by patent data and scientific validation, gradually strengthening WIS’s brand recognition in the market.

With long-term research into Asian skin characteristics and preferences, WIS has built a strong foundation in the Asia-Pacific region. In hot and humid climates where oily and sensitive skin concerns often coexist, WIS’s lightweight, gentle and efficacy-focused formulations better address local skincare needs. Supported by strong performance on major online platforms and a presence in more than 25,000 offline stores, WIS is evolving from a “hero-product-led” brand into a “brand equity-driven” player.

KONO: Salon-Quality Professional Hair Care for a New Generation of Consumers

KONO has specialized in the hair care category for seven years, staying true to its core proposition of “affordable-luxury care that elevates daily life.” The brand focuses on the high-frequency concern of oily, flat hair and has continuously invested in technology development to address this need. KONO has independently developed Anti-Gravity Volumizing Technology and the AGC Ionic Repulsion Volumizing System. Validated by extensive user testing, these innovations strike a balance between long-lasting root lift and smooth, manageable lengths, delivering both professional-grade performance and a comfortable everyday experience.

In terms of R&D and intellectual property, KONO has obtained the industry’s first national invention patent for “Hair Volumizing” (ZL202410205469.2) technology. The brand has also established industry–academia–research partnerships with institutions such as Jiangnan University to systematically advance research on volumizing mechanisms and related formulations. This structured innovation capability forms a key pillar of KONO’s continued expansion.

From a go-to-market perspective, KONO has adopted a dual-engine model that combines “online leadership with offline penetration.” The brand has held a leading position in hair care GMV on platforms such as Douyin for multiple years, while also entering more than 25,000 core supermarkets and retail chains across China, providing regional channel partners with stable and predictable growth momentum.

KONO’s consumer base is characterized by its high-end profile, encompassing urban professionals, sophisticated mothers, and Gen Z individuals who prioritize efficient hair care. Guided by these insights, the brand continues to refine product convenience, fragrance profiles and hair aesthetics, leveraging replicable product strength and a clear value proposition to support sustainable growth.

HEXI: “For the Whole Family” Positioning Accelerates Expansion in Southeast Asia

Over the past two years, HEXI ( 赫系 ) has anchored its capabilities around “gentle oil control” and built a product portfolio tailored to everyday family use. With its proprietary “Zinc Yeast Sebum-Balancing System,” the brand delivers a combination of deep oil control, long-lasting freshness and high tolerance, validated by users across global markets. HEXI has also achieved multiple best-selling records in hair care categories on TikTok China, emerging as a representative brand in the new generation of family-focused hair care.

Fandow is now replicating HEXI’s proven growth model in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. In this region’s hot and humid climate, demand for oil control, gentle formulas and pleasant fragrance profiles is especially strong, and HEXI’s product attributes align closely with these conditions. Built around its “one bottle for the whole family” positioning, the brand offers strong value-for-money and high repeat-purchase potential, while its mature operating model enables regional distributors to scale quickly. With minimal need for additional consumer education and clear alignment with existing demand, HEXI helps partners ramp up volume rapidly and further accelerates its penetration into international markets.

MOLSOILED: A New-Tech Brand Redefining Home Cleaning Experiences

As one of Fandow’s core brands in the home cleaning segment, MOLSOILED ( 魔渍 ) has emerged quickly by responding to consumer trends centered on “high efficiency, precision and low burden.” Focusing on multi-scenario household cleaning needs, MOLSOILED has rapidly built its presence in mainstream channels, ranking among the leading brands in cleaning categories on Tmall and JD.com, and entering the top three in GMV in the “emergency cleaning” segment on Douyin.

MOLSOILED’s key point of differentiation lies in its self-developed Deepine® Targeted Cleansing Technology, which is designed to identify and break down various stubborn stains. Even dried cooking oil stains left for two hours can be visibly removed with only about two minutes of contact time, significantly enhancing both cleaning efficiency and visible results. All MOLSOILED products feature neutral formulations without phosphates or optical brighteners and have passed SGS dermatological testing for sensitive skin, making them suitable for households with babies, young children and users with delicate skin.

From a user experience perspective, MOLSOILED follows a dual-track design philosophy that balances performance and sensory experience. The brand leverages long-lasting fragrance technology, validated by multiple professional evaluations, to deliver up to 72 hours of natural, pleasant scent, creating new differentiation space for home cleaning products in terms of olfactory experience.

MOLSOILED continues to collaborate with leading global companies such as Dow, enhancing its R&D capabilities across raw materials, efficacy safety and product stability. Supported by scientific research and a clear consumer value proposition, the brand is rapidly joining Fandow’s multi-brand portfolio in its international expansion, becoming a key growth driver in the “high-efficiency tech cleaning” niche.

Fandow Continues to Build Global Growth Capabilities

Looking ahead to global markets, Fandow will continue to invest in three core capabilities: R&D-driven innovation, integrated supply chain management and localized regional operations. The company aims to further strengthen its global competitiveness in three major categories — science-based skincare, professional hair care and home cleaning. By expanding international channel partnerships, advancing localized product upgrades and improving cross-regional supply efficiency, Fandow is committed to delivering personal and home care products that balance safety, efficacy and user experience for consumers around the world, while enhancing the long-term growth potential of its brands in overseas markets.

 

Geely Redefines Next-Gen Smart Vehicle Tech, Unveiling Full-Domain AI 2.0 and G-ASD at CES 2026

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  • Geely returned to CES 2026 for the third time, unveiling Full-Domain AI 2.0 and G-ASD to redefine next-gen smart vehicle tech.
  • Geely advanced from “Full-Domain AI 1.0” to 2.0, while officially launching the G-ASD intelligent driving system to accelerate the transition to high-level autonomous driving.

LAS VEGAS, USA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2025 – Geely Auto Group attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to leading the next era of intelligent mobility. As CES continues to evolve into an AI-driven cross-industry innovation platform, Geely took center stage to unveil two major breakthroughs that will redefine the technical foundation of next-generation smart vehicles: Full-Domain AI 2.0, Geely’s upgraded vehicle intelligence architecture, and G-ASD (Geely Afari Smart Driving), Geely’s newly launched intelligent driving system designed to accelerate the transition to high-level autonomous driving.

Full-Domain AI 2.0 marks a significant evolution from Geely’s previous Full-Domain AI 1.0, shifting from fragmented, module-based intelligence toward a unified vehicle-wide AI architecture. Geely has achieved deep integration of vehicle-level computing power, data, and models to establish a powerful central intelligent engine, effectively empowering all vehicle functions with a “super AI brain” capable of unified scheduling and efficient collaboration across domains. This approach enables intelligent systems across the cockpit, chassis, safety, and driving domains to achieve mutual access and real-time interaction.

G-ASD marks a major step forward toward high-level autonomous driving. Developed as Geely’s next-generation intelligent driving system, G-ASD combines advanced AI, large-scale real-world driving data, and high-performance sensing and computing hardware to enhance safety and driving confidence in complex traffic scenarios.

Jerry Gan, CEO of Geely Auto Group: “AI is reshaping the automotive industry in many ways, from powertrains and components to a systematic reconstruction of mobility ecosystems and lifestyles. Geely is committed to creating safe, sustainable, and intelligent mobility for the world.”

Li Chuanhai, CTO of Geely Auto Group: “By 2030, cars will evolve into ‘Super Intelligence’ with emotional awareness, proactive service, and continuous evolution. G-ASD and Full-Domain AI 2.0 are not distant concepts—they are tangible innovations that integrate with cockpits and chassis to deliver highly humanlike, super intelligent, and extremely user-friendly experiences.”

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