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Berlin Heals Holding AG Successfully Raises Over 5Million USD Round for Advancing New Less Invasive Approaches

ZUG, Switzerland, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Berlin Heals Holding AG, a MedTech company, is developing a novel treatment to reverse remodel and recover from Heart Failure. After a successful First-In-Human study in 2019 followed by sustaining long-term results and a successful Randomized Controlled Trial completed in 2024, the company has been developing a new approach to implant the device less invasively in an outpatient cardiac cath lab procedure.

 

The implant consists of two electrodes connected to an implantable generator that provides constant direct microcurrent across the diseased heart. This constant DC current reduces inflammation and reverse remodels the heart, which has been shown in previous studies to improve cardiac function and reduce symptoms.

After completing a successful A1 fundraising round earlier this year, the company was able to advance testing and development of this new approach and initiate a new First-In-Man study called the CMIC-III trial. This study will implant 10 patients in an open label evaluation where the leads are placed less invasively allowing for faster recovery and more clinicians and hospitals to access the therapy.

This new A2 funding round will support the completion of this study, preparation for future double blinding studies and further testing and documentation for an eventual FDA Investigational Device Exemption study submission.

“We are grateful for the continued and long-term support from our internal investors and welcome our new investors to the journey,” said John Brumfield, Chief Executive Officer, Berlin Heals Holding AG. “Over 10 years ago, we set off on a mission to reshape the heart failure market, and our early results put us on the path to make that vision a reality. This new funding round will help accelerate our development to bring this new treatment to the millions of heart failure patients around the world.”

Marko Bagaric, Co-Founder and Member of the Board, Berlin Heals Holding AG comments: “It has been our vision from the beginning to not just mask the symptoms of this terrible disease, but actually reverse and remodel the heart back to a healthier state. The clinical results we have seen from our first studies have exceeded our original expectation. With this new approach of implanting in the outpatient cath lab and no longer requiring invasive surgery, we will be able to reach a much larger patient population.”

Berlin Heals Holding AG is a Swiss joint-stock company founded in 2014. The company has developed a revolutionary implantable device called “C-MIC” (Cardiac Microcurrent). The device is under investigation and will be evaluated by CE regulatory authorities for approval. Recently the C-MIC system received a Breakthrough Device Designation and was selected to be part of the Total Product Life Cycle Advisory Program (TAP) with the FDA.

LaserPecker to Launch LX2: First “Profit-Proof” Laser Cutter for SMBs

BERLIN, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LaserPecker, a leading innovator of portable laser engravers, today announced the upcoming launch of its latest product, the LaserPecker LX2. Set to make its official debut at IFA ShowStoppers on September 4, the LX2 is designed to redefine high-efficiency batch processing and large-format laser cutting and engraving on a desktop scale.

Marking the company’s strategic expansion beyond portable engravers, the LX2 is engineered to support everyone from crafters launching side businesses to entrepreneurs scaling their SMBs. By eliminating traditional complexity and high costs, it delivers fast, professional-grade results on both large-scale and batch projects—turning creative ambition into profit with effortless efficiency.

Raising the Standard for Small Businesses

For years, professionals, home entrepreneurs and small business owners have been held back by machines that are either too limited to scale or too complex to operate efficiently. The LX2 raises the standard by balancing industrial-grade performance and user-friendly operation, making it the ideal choice for businesses seeking to expand production capacity with ease.

With a blazing hyperspeed of 1000mm/s and a maximum acceleration of 10,000 mm/s², the LX2 outperforms traditional 600mm/s systems, increasing efficiency by more than 50% in both batch and large-format applications. Featuring dual alignment options — a high-resolution 12MP camera and advanced Point-to-Shape positioning — the LX2 ensures flawless registration and consistent results, making batch processing 20% faster.

An Efficiency Revolution in One Powerful System

The LX2 redefines productivity for growing businesses by uniting batch customization, high-efficiency cutting, and multi-laser versatility into one streamlined system. Its modular design—featuring interchangeable 20W, 40W and 60W diode laser units plus 2W infrared laser, enables seamless transitions from fine engraving to deep cutting across an extensive range of materials. From 22mm wood to 15mm acrylic and 0.5mm stainless steel, the LX2 handles diverse projects with ease. By consolidating complex workflows into a safe, fully enclosed system, it helps businesses minimize waste, accelerate turnaround, and scale production effortlessly—all while achieving professional outcomes without the steep learning curve or cost of traditional industrial machine.

A Proven Innovator

Founded in 2017, LaserPecker has grown from a startup to a global leader with over 200,000 users worldwide. Known for its portable engraver series LP1 through LP5, LaserPecker has consistently championed creativity through compact, powerful, and user-friendly devices. The LX2 marks a bold step into the professional desktop space, extending the company’s mission: “Let Your Creativity Fly.”

Availability

The LaserPecker LX2 will officially launch at IFA ShowStoppers on September 4, 2025. Customers can place deposits on the official website beginning the same day, with a special launch offer running until September 15, after which pricing returns to standard levels. The LX2 will be available exclusively through www.laserpecker.net

About LaserPecker

LaserPecker is a leading provider of portable and professional laser engraving solutions. Since 2017, the company has focused on delivering innovative, easy-to-use, and powerful laser machines that empower creators, designers, and small businesses worldwide.

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LaserPecker Marketing

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Hefei: Dynamic blend of innovation, culture and green living

BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

International influencers are attracted by Luogang Park's unmanned aerial vehicle in Hefei on Aug 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
International influencers are attracted by Luogang Park’s unmanned aerial vehicle in Hefei on Aug 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Hefei, the capital of East China’s Anhui province, is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for technology and innovation, while embracing its profound cultural heritage and advancing sustainable development.

A group of young international influencers from the United States, France, Canada, and Yemen took part in a three-day immersive tour of the city from Aug 27-29.

Luogang Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks, impressed the influencers with its vast scale. After visiting a helicopter base here, some expressed a desire to view the park from the air someday.

Hefei’s ecological progress has touched the influencers a lot. Visits were made to Shibalianwei Ecological Wetland, Hefei Binhu National Forest Park, Hefei Thermal Power Binhu Science City Energy Station and Hudaying Sewage Treatment Plant, where environmental protection efforts are strengthened and advanced pollution control measures are implemented.

”I’m super impressed by Hefei’s natural beauty. The air is so fresh, and there’s greenery all around,” said Alexandra Ogden, a Canadian travel blogger with 200,000 followers.

Bradley Johnson from the United States, who now teaches at the University of Science and Technology of China, shared his perspective as a resident: ”Hefei is my home right now. There are a lot of great park areas and places for me to be and enjoy – it’s a very livable city. The wastewater treatment technology here is also impressive and efficient.”

Cultural experiences were also highlighted, with a trip to the Tongqinglou Catering, Anhui New East Cuisine Institute, and an introduction to traditional Chinese medicine at Anhui University of Chinese Medicine.

Their visit to Xingfuba, or ”happiness” subway station on Aug 28, coincided with Qixi Festival. Couples were tying the knot there, allowing the international guests to share in the festive atmosphere.

”I’ve heard back in 2024 that the Hefei population has reached 10 million people and half of that are the younger generation under 35. Now Hefei is a rich technology hub. I hope more people will come to Hefei to develop that and start their lives here,” said Douglas Dueno, a foreign expert at China Daily Website.

The “Colorful Guizhou Style” once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival, and the charm of Guizhou continuously attracts more followers from all over the world


WASHINGTON, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 1 September 2025 – On August 30, 2025 (US time), the 23rd Washington “Chinese Culture Festival” themed on “Meeting China · Experiencing China” was grandly held at the Pennsylvania Avenue in the US capital, Washington, which lifted up its curtain with the solemn national anthems of China and the US. A number of important guests, including Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, William Zarit, Director of Washington D.C. Office of AP Regional Affairs, Mr. Anthony Andrew, International Business Development Manager of the Washington D.C. Mayor’s Office, and the members of the Maryland State Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the governor of Maryland and the chairperson of the AP Regional Affairs Committee, attended the event and delivered speeches respectively.

The "Colorful Guizhou Style" once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival
The “Colorful Guizhou Style” once again swept the Washington Chinese Culture Festival

Since Guizhou first took part in the Washington Chinese Culture Festival in 2024, “Colorful Guizhou” once again made its appearance at the festival site, which centered around intangible cultural heritage and tourism resources, forging an immersive cultural exhibition area and becoming the center of attention during the entire event.

The 23rd Washington Chinese Culture Festival On-Site Grandeur
The 23rd Washington Chinese Culture Festival On-Site Grandeur

To continuously enhance the tourism appeal of Guizhou, a tourism consultation area was set up to provide detailed explanations about the city’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy and convenient services such as “connection of multiple branch air routes” and “small vehicle and small group tours”. Its theme photography exhibition showcases Guizhou’s natural wonders and cultural heritage from four dimensions: “landscape, culture, development, and entertainment”. In addition, the living intangible cultural heritage exhibition is also very popular, with the inheritors demonstrating skills such as Miao embroidery and wax printing on-site, allowing the audience to deeply experience the charm of intangible cultural heritage.

Xie Feng, Chinese Ambassador to the US, visited the Guizhou exhibition booth in person and highly praised the positive role that Guizhou has played in promoting people-to-people exchanges between China and the US. He stated that Guizhou, through its rich and diverse cultural displays and interactive experiences, has built an important bridge for enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.

The stunning reappearance of “Colorful Guizhou” in this event has not only effectively enhanced the popularity and influence of Guizhou culture in North America, but also, through the deep integration of culture and tourism, showcased to the international community the tremendous appeal of the city as a world-class tourist destination. Guizhou’s continuous participation in this grand event has demonstrated its firm determination and strong strength to build a world-class tourist destination. This will surely attract more international tourists to take Guizhou as their next travel destination, making new contributions to promoting humanistic exchanges and tourism and culture integration and development between the two countries.

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Rosti to Showcase Next-Generation Medical Manufacturing Solutions at MedTec China 2025

SHANGHAI, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shanghai, September 24–26, 2025 – Stand 1D402

Rosti Integrated Manufacturing Solutions (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., part of the Rosti Group, will highlight its expanding medical device capabilities at MedTec China 2025, showcasing advanced medical injection moulding, turnkey assembly, and innovative prototyping solutions that meet the most stringent international medical standards.

Rosti to Showcase Next-Generation Medical Manufacturing Solutions at MedTec China 2025
Rosti to Showcase Next-Generation Medical Manufacturing Solutions at MedTec China 2025

Pioneering Medical Device Manufacturing

As a trusted CDMO partner, Rosti delivers end-to-end solutions—from concept to commercialization. Leveraging deep industry experience, regulatory expertise, and a strong commitment to sustainability, Rosti has become a reliable partner for global customers seeking speed, quality, and compliance.

Rosti’s capabilities span medical injection moulding, assembly, packaging, sterilization, overseas documentation, and regulatory consulting—enabling seamless market entry for international clients. The company operates under a robust quality and compliance framework aligned with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, ISO 14971, and MDR requirements, ensuring every product meets the highest global standards for safety and performance.

Strengthening Capabilities for Growth

To meet the surge in medical business, Rosti has approved an expanded 500m² ISO Class 8 cleanroom, to be completed in February 2026. This investment underscores Rosti’s commitment to supporting both new and existing customers with scalable and compliant medical production capacity in China.

Technovation and Sustainability at the Core

Rosti will also demonstrate how its Technovation program—spanning rapid prototyping, digital simulation, and sustainable material solutions—creates measurable value for customers. Sustainability remains a cornerstone of Rosti’s global strategy, with initiatives in emission reduction, renewable energy, zero waste, and eco-design integrated into all facilities.

Industry Insights from Rosti Experts

At the Plastic Moulding Technology in Medical Device Manufacturing Forum, Ms. Ke Rong, Operations & Quality Director of Rosti Medical Solutions, will speak on September 24 (2:00–2:30PM). Her presentation will focus on making medical device development faster, more sustainable, and fully compliant with international health and safety standards.

Partnership for Complete Solutions

Rosti will also showcase its collaboration with Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC, UK). By combining IDC’s award-winning design expertise with Rosti’s rapid prototyping and high-volume manufacturing, customers gain a one-stop solution for innovative, cost-effective, and schedule-critical medical device programs.

About Rosti Group

Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, Rosti Group is a global technology-led injection moulder and CDMO, serving leading companies in the medical, packaging, consumer appliances, and business machines sectors. The Group employs 3,200 people across 8 production facilities in Europe and Asia.

For more information, visit: www.rosti.com 

Media Contact:
Amy Bao
Marketing Manager, Rosti Asia
E-mail: suaajb@rosti.com 

Laos Starts New Academic Year Amid Worsening Teacher Shortage

Laos Starts New Academic Year Amid Worsening Teacher Shortage
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As schools across Laos reopened on 1 September for the new academic year, Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone urged the public to embrace the new semester with optimism while acknowledging the challenges still facing the nation’s schools.

The Future of DTC is Agentic: Eclicktech, Plaud.ai & Manus.im on Defining What’s Next

SINGAPORE, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AI is rewriting the growth playbook for global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands. At a closed-door “AI x DTC” event hosted by Eclicktech in Singapore, leaders from Plaud.ai, Manus.im, and Twillio.com, joined by guests from Google and Shopify, convened to discuss this new AI-driven landscape.

With 2025 hailed as the “Year of Agentic AI,” Manus.im co-founder and CPO Tao Zhang shared his perspective. He believes vertical agents hold great value and future potential, but argued that their development must focus on two key issues: how to understand domain-specific data and the usage habits of existing industry tools.

Fresh off its Plaud Note Pro launch, Plaud.ai shared a practical innovation. Evan Xu, its head of user growth and monetization, explained how users can get an upfront AI experience on the Plaud’s DTC site. He thanked Eclicktech for providing crucial technical optimization and stated that the two companies will deepen their partnership in refined localization and programmatic SEO.

Riven Gao, Head of DTC at Eclicktech, noted a key strategic shift in global e-commerce. He explained that in sharp contrast to the shelf-based sales model used by platform giants like Temu and Shein, a new wave of DTC brands such as Plaud, Fufusquishy, and Custype are increasingly leveraging social networks and reviews from KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) and KOCs (Key Opinion Consumers) to drive viral, user-led growth. As a case in point, he cited a stress-relief toy merchant served by Eclicktech that scaled its YouTube subscribers from approximately 300,000 to 9 million in just over a year.

At the event, Eclicktech introduced its Singapore-based Intelick SG AI-GTM Solution team and announced its upcoming launch of self-developed SEO AI Agent, SEOpage.ai, calling it a “true AI SEO employee.” Subsequently, the company launched its new DTC and AIO solution, featuring a holistic “build-and-optimize” strategy to help brands shift from a passive response model to a proactive, data-driven, and predictive growth model which will help increase DTC brands sales performance.

NETMARBLE’S SEVEN KNIGHTS RE:BIRTH SET FOR LAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 18

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, announced today that its brand-new collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, a remake project of the beloved mobile game Seven Knights, will have its grand launch on September 18 (KST)

The launch date of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH was revealed through a newly released developer video, that can be viewed on the official YouTube channel. Featuring popular gaming content creators Braxophone and IWinToLose Gaming, fans can learn about the game’s key content and features.

Seven Knights is Netmarble’s flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads and has received immense enthusiasm and support from fans around the world. The original title, launched in October 2015, received global acclaim for its dynamic visuals, strategic gameplay, and the joy of collecting and nurturing over 500 unique characters. 

This new collectible RPG inherits key elements of the original mobile game – including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics – while enhancing the overall user experience with modern gameplay features and the latest gaming trends. Seven Knights Re:BIRTH officially launched in Korea on May 15, 2025 and made a strong debut, reaching the number one spot on the App Store’s “Top Free Games” chart (in Korea) within just seven hours. It also topped both Google Play and the App Store’s “Top Revenue Games” charts in Korea within five days of release.

Pre-registration is now open across multiple platforms, including the official brand website, Google Play, the App Store, and the Netmarble Launcher. Players who pre-register will receive exclusive rewards, such as Legendary Heroes, Hero Summon Vouchers (x10), 2 million Gold, and Key Bundles (x10). In addition, pre-registering through Google Play or the App Store will grant users a Vanguard Set and a special package containing a 5 star pet ‘Croa’, a Skill Enhancement Stone, Golds, Topaz, and Superb Eggs.

For more information on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, please visit the official website. Fans can also stay up to date by following the official social channels on Facebook and YouTube. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.