Thursday, March 12, 2026

SMITHS DETECTION SELLS 2,000TH HI-SCAN 6040 CTIX SCANNER

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 March (Bernama) -- Smiths Detection has announced the sale of its 2,000th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, a 3D X-ray scanner designed to enhance aviation security screening through high-resolution computed tomography images and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven automatic detection.

The system is deployed at more than 100 airports across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas, helping improve screening efficiency and passenger flow.

In locations where regulations permit, passengers are no longer required to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, helping reduce congestion at airport security checkpoints.

“Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions.

“This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience,” said Smiths Detection Vice President Commercial, Matt Clark in a statement.

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become widely adopted in aviation security, with its upgradeable platform designed to adapt to evolving threat environments while maintaining operational efficiency.

Smiths Detection will showcase the system at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo, where visitors can see live demonstrations of the technology and its application in airport checkpoint screening.

Smiths Detection is a global provider of threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence, helping enhance safety and facilitate efficient passenger movement worldwide.

-- BERNAMA

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

PERSONA AI APPOINTS MICHAEL PERRY AS HEAD OF COMMERCIAL STRATEGY

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Persona AI, a pioneering robotics company, has appointed Michael Perry as Head of Commercial Strategy, signalling the company’s shift toward commercial deployment as it builds infrastructure to bring humanoid automation to markets such as shipyards, steel mills, and construction sites globally.

“We are building Persona to solve real problems in some of the hardest industrial environments. Now we need someone who has taken robots from the lab to the factory floor and built the commercial engine to sustain it,” said its Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Nicolaus Radford.

In his new role, Perry will focus on building Persona AI’s commercial framework, engaging strategic partners, enabling early adopters and scaling customer engagements, including working with clients to deploy their first humanoids focused on heavy industrial tasks.

Perry’s appointment comes on the heels of Persona’s agreements with HD Hyundai and POSCO Group to advance humanoid automation in shipyards and steel manufacturing, as well as a pilot programme with the state of Louisiana targeting active heavy-industry environments.

A seasoned robotics and automation executive, Perry has a distinguished track record in driving commercial growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion for advanced robotics technologies.

Persona AI in a statement said Perry’s experience across DJI, Boston Dynamics, and Dexterity AI has focused on scaling promising robotic and physical AI technology with enterprise customers.

Operating across Houston and Pensacola, Persona AI is backed by leading investors in robotics and industrial technology. The company develops humanoid robots designed to use standard industrial tools such as welding torches, grinders and power tools in human-scale environments.

Persona AI will exhibit at NVIDIA GTC 2026 from March 16 to 19 in San Jose, California, where attendees can meet the team and learn more about the company’s approach to industrial humanoid deployment.

In addition, Radford will appear as a speaker at SXSW 2026 in Austin, Texas, sharing insights on the rise of humanoid robotics, physical AI and the future of automation in real-world industrial environments.

-- BERNAMA

EGG MEDICAL UNVEILS TRIAL SHOWING APRON-FREE PROTECTION FOR INTERVENTIONAL TEAMS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Egg Medical, a leader in enhanced radiation protection devices (ERPD), has unveiled the results of a Late-Breaking Trial presented at the Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) 2026 conference.

“Our goal is to give clinicians a choice, but one backed by rigorous, published data. By providing personalised data through live dosimetry, the EggNest supports apron-free or ultralight apron workflows where approved, rather than forcing a specific behaviour,” said Egg Medical Chief Commercial Officer, Gavin Philipps in a statement.

Presented by Santiago Garcia of The Christ Hospital, the study confirms that the EggNest system significantly reduces levels of scatter radiation for all members of the interventional team, whereby users could perform procedures safely without lead aprons or while wearing ultralight aprons.

“This data proves that we no longer must choose. By using the EggNest system, we can provide the entire team with protection that is superior to the status quo, either by going apron-free or while wearing aprons that feel like a light vest. This is about ensuring that the next generation can have healthy careers without the physical toll,” said Garcia.

The study showed that annualised collar doses over standard lead aprons were 25.5 mrem for the primary operator, 9.8 mrem for the assistant, and 10.2 mrem for the nurse. When combined with ultralight aprons, total annualised body doses dropped significantly to 1.41 for the primary operator, 2.1 for the assistant, and 1.0 for the nurse.

At these levels, clinicians would need to work an entire career to receive the same radiation dose they currently absorb in just one year under standard practices. The research also confirmed that whether clinicians chose to go apron-free or wore aprons 55 per cent lighter than standard lead, the entire team remained below traditional exposure levels.

Under the banner of “Protection Is Personal”, Egg Medical promotes a flexible and responsible approach, empowering clinicians to choose their preferred level of protection without compromising safety.

-- BERNAMA

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Xsolla Celebrates International Women’s Day by Spotlighting Women in Games and Advancing Its Vision for Female Leadership


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Graphic: Xsolla


Accelerating Representation, Influence, And Leadership For Women Across The Gaming Industry

LOS ANGELES, March 9 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting women across the global gaming ecosystem through curated community initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership platforms in key growth markets, including Türkiye, Dubai, and Cyprus.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260308595758/en/ 

As the gaming industry continues to expand across emerging and high-growth markets, Xsolla is focused on empowering developers globally, including fostering a more inclusive ecosystem that gives women founders, studio leaders, publishers, and entrepreneurs greater access to visibility, networks, and opportunities.

Through a series of targeted industry gatherings and community-led discussions, Xsolla has actively supported conversations around women in leadership in gaming. Most recently, in Dubai, Xsolla hosted a dedicated event that convened women founders and senior leaders from across the Middle East and neighboring markets. As the MENA gaming market continues its rapid expansion, with revenues projected to reach $9.57 billion by 2030, the event provided a platform for open dialogue, knowledge sharing, and conversations on scaling studios for regional and global growth.

In 2025, Xsolla co-organized the Women in Games Cyprus conference alongside Axlebolt, WN, and the Women in Games Association, a dedicated gathering of more than 70 senior leaders featuring panels, roundtables, and workshops designed to help women and allies connect, collaborate, and grow together professionally and personally.

With a strong and rapidly growing gaming ecosystem that reached $1.01 billion in revenue in 2025, Türkiye represents another critical focus market. Home to a new generation of talented women professionals across the video game landscape, Xsolla sees significant opportunity to support this rapidly growing market by connecting regional talent to the global gaming industry through its international network and sector expertise.

By leveraging its suite of tools, partnerships, and events, Xsolla aims to:
  • Increase visibility for women leaders and founders in gaming
  • Encourage mentorship and peer-to-peer collaboration
  • Facilitate cross-border connections between regional studios and global markets
  • Support sustainable growth across emerging gaming hubs
“Representation matters, not only at the executive level, but across every layer of the gaming ecosystem,” said Ilayda Bayari, VP of Business Development EMEA at Xsolla. “By fostering mentorship, creating visible role models, and building meaningful connections between regional talent and global networks, Xsolla helps create real pathways for the next generation of women entering the industry. A more inclusive ecosystem drives stronger innovation, better decision making, and long-term growth for the entire ecosystem.”

Back at home in Los Angeles, Xsolla is championing female leaders within the organization and in the community who lead our teams across various roles, including Legal, Human Resources, Office Directors, Business Development, Training, and Customer Success. Our leaders are active participants in inclusive organizations across the industry and beyond, earning recognition from Women We Admire and OnConferences' Top Leaders, and contributing as speakers and hosts for events, including with Women in Games and Women in Games International. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and leadership through internal advancement, cross-functional collaboration, and active participation in industry organizations that support and celebrate women in gaming.

By supporting inclusive leadership and cross-border collaboration, Xsolla continues to contribute to a more connected and opportunity-rich global industry.

For more information about Xsolla and its gaming ecosystem initiatives, please visit: Xsolla.com

To learn more about how Xsolla celebrates International Women’s Day, visit: https://xsolla.pro/IWD-2026

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.

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Contact

Media Contact
Derrick Stembridge
Vice President of Global Public Relations, Xsolla
d.stembridge@xsolla.com

Source : Xsolla

Friday, March 6, 2026

XSOLLA LAUNCHES RESELLER PROGRAM TO UNLOCK GLOBAL GAME REVENUE

Graphic: Xsolla


KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced the debut of the Xsolla Reseller Program, a new product designed to help game developers instantly scale and capture billions in untapped revenue within local markets worldwide.

According to Xsolla in a statement, the programme eliminates the need for developers and publishers to build local infrastructure, allowing them to partner directly with official global distributors and resellers.

Game developers pursuing global expansion often face an infrastructure challenge that leaves billions of dollars uncaptured in cash-dependent emerging economies, including Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and North Africa. Players in these regions primarily access digital content through local distribution partners.

"Most game developers face the same challenge when scaling globally: they lack the local infrastructure and direct access to regional markets, especially when building the presence independently is slow, costly, and operationally complex," said Xsolla President, Chris Hewish.

He stated that the Xsolla Reseller Program solves this by serving as the infrastructure layer between developers and vetted local resellers.

The programme transforms this latent global demand into a controlled revenue stream by connecting developers with verified local resellers through a centralised platform that handles communication, onboarding, compliance, fraud protection, and customer support.

Key benefits include maintaining full control over regional distribution strategy using SKU Availability Controls and guaranteeing compliance across all reseller partnerships through a Verified Reseller Approval Process. Developers can also optimise distribution strategies using a Unified Reseller Analytics Dashboard.

Furthermore, the programme secures revenue by eliminating pricing abuse and arbitrage with geo-fenced key distribution and built-in fraud protection. Operational overhead is significantly reduced via a Global Payout Infrastructure that automates tax documentation compliant with local requirements across more than 150 countries.

The programme has initially launched with a curated cohort of resellers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Latin America, with further global expansion planned throughout 2026.

-- BERNAMA

LANTRONIX EXPANDS EMBEDDED COMPUTE PLATFORM WITH MEDIATEK-BASED SOM SOLUTIONS

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc has announced a significant strategic expansion of its embedded compute platform through new System-on-Module (SOM) solutions based on the Genio family of System-on-Chip (SOC) platforms from MediaTek Inc.

This expansion marks a strategic step in scaling Lantronix’s embedded compute ecosystem by broadening its solutions portfolio, increasing market coverage and strengthening its ability to serve high-growth industrial and commercial Edge AI deployments.

By expanding its silicon foundation, Lantronix in a statement said it enhances its ability to deliver performance-optimised, power-efficient compute platforms across a wider range of deployment requirements and volume tiers.

Lantronix chief strategy officer, Mathi Gurusamy said: “MediaTek expands our ability to serve a distinct segment of edge AI deployments — those optimised for power efficiency, performance-to-cost ratio and scalable volume production.

“By addressing these differentiated workload requirements, we increase our total addressable market, strengthen supply resiliency and position Lantronix to win a broader range of industrial and commercial design programmes worldwide.”

The addition of MediaTek-based SOMs broadens Lantronix’s platform to address high-volume, value-optimised and power-efficient Edge AI deployments, enabling customers to access premium performance-based, efficient inferencing workloads purpose-built for scalability across industries such as industrial automation, robotics, drones and warehouse automation.

Furthermore, this expanded multi-silicon strategy enables Lantronix to capture a broader spectrum of design wins, reduce dependency risk, provide long-term platform continuity to customers and improve supply chain resiliency.

Under the agreement, Lantronix will integrate MediaTek platforms optimised to simplify AI model development and deployment while delivering advanced multimedia processing and industrial-grade capabilities while also supporting the NVIDIA TAO framework.

Lantronix will showcase a drone technology demonstration developed with Teledyne FLIR OEM at Embedded World 2026 from March 10 to 12 in Nuremberg, Germany, highlighting real-time edge intelligence in vision-driven workloads.

-- BERNAMA

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Cygnet.One emerges as a globally accredited e-Invoicing Platform & trusted across 14+ countries, aligned with IMDA, Singapore Compliance Mandates

 

SINGAPORE, March 6 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cygnet.One, a global provider of tax and digital compliance solutions across 40+ countries, recently announced its strengthened alignment with Singapore’s structured e-Invoicing framework under IMDA, reinforcing its capability to support enterprises preparing for evolving Singapore e-Invoicing mandates. Backed by country-specific accreditations and regulatory enablement, the platform enables enterprises to manage e-Invoicing compliance globally through one unified, enterprise-grade solution.

As regions such as APAC, Europe, MENA, and the UK accelerate the adoption of structured invoicing and digital tax reporting, enterprises face challenges related to fragmented frameworks, variations in schemas & validation rules, invoice lifecycle statuses, and evolving authority requirements further complicate compliance, limiting global visibility and governance. Cygnet.One addresses this complexity by offering a single global platform that supports all major e-Invoicing models, including PEPPOL and non-PEPPOL frameworks, Continuous Transaction Controls and real-time clearance as well as post-issuance reporting models, eliminating the need to deploy and manage separate solutions & providers across countries.

Cygnet.One is an Open PEPPOL-certified Access Point (AP) and Service Metadata Publisher (SMP). The platform is also accredited by major tax authorities such as IMDA (Singapore), BOSA (Belgium), GSTN (India – IRP), ZATCA (KSA), MOF (UAE), LHDN & MDEC (Malaysia), ZRA (Zambia) & others as an Application Service Provider (ASP) for e-Invoicing & VAT/GST compliance.

The platform manages the full e-Invoice lifecycle for Singapore based enterprises, including e2e ERP integration to fetch documents or manually generate documents from an intuitive product interface. It also validates data, sends or receives e-Invoices and archive e-Invoices across B2B, and B2G domestic transactions. For large, multi-entity enterprises & mid-size businesses, it enables analytics in one single dashboard. CygNova – Our AI-driven finance intelligence enables leaders to understand Accounting Payable and Accounts Receivable (AP & AR) health through natural-language insights for faster, data-backed decisions.

Cygnet.One is IMDA-accredited for Singapore e-Invoicing enabling generation, validation and transmission submission of e-Invoices to IRAS in SG PINT XML Format. The platform supports B2B & B2G e-invoices, generation of debit and credit notes, order exchanges, & other documents across sales and purchase transactions. As mandates expand beyond invoices to include orders, compliance shifts upstream, making ERP data accuracy, procurement and supply chain processes tax-sensitive from transaction & document type creation.

Trusted by 1,000+ enterprises globally, Cygnet.One is built on an API-first architecture also supporting other ERP integration mechanisms including file-based, and configurable pre-built connectors. This enables seamless e-Invoice compliance for both sales and purchase workflows without disrupting finance or procurement workflows. Flexible hosting options (on-premises, private SaaS, and On cloud) ensure scalability, data residency alignment, and reliability during peak compliance cycles.

Having processed 200+ million e-Invoices and 5 billion transactions, Cygnet.One combines scale with intelligence. Its architecture is engineered to support high-volumes, ensuring operational continuity as new mandates emerge across Europe and beyond. The platform is built with enterprise-grade security, encrypted data transmission, and compliance-aligned archiving.

Beyond technology, Cygnet.One actively collaborates with partners and industry leaders from CFOs to IT leaders to drive global e-Invoicing adoption and advance digital tax transformation.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Niraj Hutheesing, Founder & MD, Cygnet.One, said,
“Global e-Invoicing is becoming the backbone of digital tax transformation worldwide. What we are witnessing is not just a compliance shift, but a structural transformation toward real-time Tax Assurance. Our mission is to enable global tax transformation by embedding VAT intelligence directly into every transaction ensuring invoices are validated, audit-ready, and regulator-aligned at source. We want enterprises to move from reactive reporting to continuous, data-driven tax governance.”

Name: Niraj Hutheesing -

Number: +91-9824032919

Email: niraj@cygnetinfotech.com

Designation: Founder and MD

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/35c78798-de2b-4e88-a25c-80016bd37ad7 

SOURCE: Cygnet Infotech Private Limited

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Quantexa Unveils AI-Ready Decision Intelligence Innovations, Partners Moody’s At QuanCon 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence, has showcased platform and industry ecosystem innovations at QuanCon 2026, its annual global customer and partner ecosystem event, as it advances its vision for a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI)-ready organisations powered by context.

“At QuanCon, we are introducing innovations and showcasing how enterprises are moving beyond data and analytics silos toward truly connected, contextual decision-making. This is the foundation of trusted AI, resilient operations, and sustainable growth in the decade ahead,” said Quantexa Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Vishal Marria in a statement.

The company said the latest developments reinforce its approach of combining data, analytics, AI and human expertise to enable more confident decisions across risk and compliance, growth and operational transformation.

As organisations continue to face data fragmentation alongside accelerating AI adoption, Quantexa is promoting a unified decision-making framework that connects disparate data sources, creates real-world context and operationalises trusted intelligence at scale.

At the event, Quantexa demonstrated how its Decision Intelligence platform can be operationalised across industries, including banking, insurance and the public sector.

Key themes highlighted include the expansion of AI-enabled Decision Intelligence to support transparent and trusted automation, new data foundation solutions that connect fragmented enterprise data into contextual networks, and enhancements that allow Decision Intelligence to be embedded directly into business workflows.

Quantexa is also announcing a strategic partnership with Moody’s at the event to help financial institutions better understand and manage risk in an increasingly complex global environment by integrating its graph technology with Moody’s data.

In addition, the company recognised partners driving global adoption of Decision Intelligence, with award recipients including KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and NTT Data Luweave.

Using the latest advancements in AI, Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual insights to empower the shift from a data-driven to a decision-centric organisation.

-- BERNAMA


Tuesday, March 3, 2026

KOREA NEWSWIRE UNVEILS INTELLIGENT PR PLATFORM WITH LARGEST MEDIA DATABASE

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Korea Newswire, a press release distribution service provider, has launched MediaBee, a comprehensive PR intelligence platform that leverages Korea’s largest media database to streamline complex local market dynamics for global companies and agencies.

“Success in Korea’s dynamic media environment requires more than just data; it demands actionable, localised intelligence.

“MediaBee integrates our decades of trusted media expertise with cutting-edge AI to empower global brands to execute PR campaigns with the same strategic precision as seasoned local insiders,” said Korea Newswire Chief Executive Officer, Dong-Ho Shin.

According to a statement, MediaBee integrates a database of 40,000 journalists and 7,000 media outlets, updated daily through more than 900 automated profile updates.

By tracking real-time article activity, the platform provides PR teams with detailed profiles—from specific beats to outlet influence—allowing highly personalised and effective media strategies.

The platform processes up to 200,000 articles per day, offering advanced analytics to evaluate sentiment trends, media resonance, and campaign efficacy, while helping mitigate reputational risks.

MediaBee also centralises the PR workflow by unifying press release orchestration with targeted media relations and real-time impact tracking. Its artificial intelligence suite is designed to navigate the nuances of Korean journalism, supporting content architecture and headline optimisation aligned with local editorial standards.

MediaBee is now available to global organisations and PR agencies seeking to amplify their media impact in South Korea.

-- BERNAMA

SYNCHRONOSS, TELKOMSEL EXPAND PERSONAL CLOUD SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Synchronoss Technologies Inc (Synchronoss), a global leader and innovator in personal cloud platforms, has announced the continued expansion of its partnership with Telkomsel, as the two companies move to extend personal cloud services to more mobile subscribers in Indonesia.

Building on the successful launch of Capsyl Cloud for mobile users, Telkomsel plans to introduce premium tiers and prepaid perks, with commercial availability targeted for 2026.

Synchronoss Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Pat Doran said Telkomsel’s continued expansion of Capsyl highlights the growing importance of personal cloud services across both postpaid and prepaid mobile experiences.

“By extending cloud capabilities across both postpaid and prepaid mobile, Telkomsel is creating a more unified digital ecosystem for its customers while unlocking new opportunities to drive engagement and long-term loyalty,” said Doran in a statement.

Meanwhile, Telkomsel Vice President of Digital Lifestyle, Lesley Simpson said the company’s successful rollout of Capsyl Cloud allows postpaid subscribers to continue enhancing their cloud experience while preparing to extend the service to all mobile users through premium tiers.

“Now, with a better 5G experience, this improved evolution reflects our commitment to delivering secure, practical digital solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday life,” added Simpson.

Capsyl Cloud is a secure, cross-platform personal cloud solution that enables users to back up, organise, and protect photos, videos, and files across smartphones, tablets, and computers. It supports tiered storage models, bundled offers, and premium upgrades, enabling service providers to tailor cloud services for different customer segments.

Telkomsel will continue to build on the existing service in the first quarter of 2026, introducing additional prepaid perks, bundled offers, and incremental enhancements designed to expand customer choice and deepen engagement across its mobile subscriber base.

As part of its longer-term roadmap, Telkomsel plans to extend Capsyl Cloud to premium tiers for all mobile subscribers, with commercial availability targeted for 2026, bringing secure cloud storage and content management capabilities to its entire mobile user base.

-- BERNAMA

Friday, February 27, 2026

NIPPON KINZOKU EXPANDS MAGNESIUM ALLOY FOIL SALES

Magnesium Alloy Foil (Alloy: AZ31B, Thickness: 0.05 mm, Width: 100 mm)


KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a pioneer in the rolling of magnesium alloys, has announced a strategic expansion in the sales of its magnesium alloy foil, positioned as a core "Eco-Product" to help reduce environmental impact.

The company said in a statement the high-performance material offers the lightest weight among practical metals and features superior vibration-damping properties, addressing a wide range of industrial applications.

The magnesium alloy foil is currently used in the chassis of personal computers (PCs) and smartphones, and the company expects strong growth in demand from the expanding extended reality (XR) device market, beyond mobile PCs.

Nippon Kinzoku said it has integrated its proprietary rolling and material development technologies to establish mass-production capability for ultra-thin magnesium alloy foil, achieving a thickness of as low as 0.044 millimetres.

The product features long-length coils that enable stable production of difficult-to-roll magnesium, allowing continuous processing and improving manufacturing efficiency.

It also offers high strength and formability comparable to thicker plates, enabling press-forming with the same ease as standard-gauge magnesium alloys.

In addition, its vibration-damping properties help absorb noise and vibration, enhancing audio quality in speaker diaphragms and improving stability in mobile device chassis.

-- BERNAMA

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Polyplastics Develops New PLASTRON(R) LFT Grades with Post-consumer Recycled Content

TOKYO, Feb. 25, 2026 /Kyodo JBN/ --

Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has announced the development of new PLASTRON(R) long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) grades made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) content. The two new developmental grades, which deliver mechanical properties equivalent to virgin material products, are undergoing sample production and evaluation.

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As part of Polyplastics’ commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions, these new grades -- PLASTRON(R) RSG20011 and RSG20013 -- feature more than 30% PCR content combined with 30% to 40% glass fiber reinforcement. The newly developed grades offer mechanical performance -- such as high rigidity and excellent impact strength -- equivalent to the company’s commercial products made of virgin raw materials.

By utilizing PCR materials collected from the market, the newly developed grades contribute to reducing the product carbon footprint (PCF). Compared with products made from virgin raw materials, these grades achieve a reduction of more than 20% in carbon footprint. The PCF values shown above were calculated based on the GHG Protocol and ISO 14067, using operational data over a defined period along with reference values from reliable databases. These figures are not guaranteed values.

Polyplastics will further expand its lineup of products that utilize recycled raw materials, as well as those incorporating environmentally friendly reinforcement materials such as cellulose fibers. Through these efforts, the company aims to meet an even broader range of application needs and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Polyplastics will further expand its product lineup to include products utilizing recycled materials and cellulose fibers. This will help reduce environmental impact and enhance the ability to meet customers' diverse needs.

For more information, visit:
https://www.polyplastics.com/global/s/ourapproach/a5nRB000002F4N7YAK/231?language=en_US  

About Polyplastics
Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company’s product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, PET, COC, and LFT, with global-leading market share for POM, LCP, and COC. With more than 60 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.

PLASTRON(R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.

Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.

--BERNAMA 

HOLAFLY: 8 IN 10 PROFESSIONALS PLAN OVERSEAS BUSINESS TRAVEL IN 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Holafly, a global eSIM provider for travellers, in its latest insights, revealed that eight in 10 professionals expect to travel internationally in 2026, while only a small minority plan to remain fully domestic.

In a statement, the company said corporate mobility is entering a more deliberate phase following the sharp rebound in 2025, with business travel increasingly centred on established cities where commercial ecosystems, infrastructure and networks support faster deal-making.

Holafly Vice President for Business, Alex Bryszkowski said business travel in 2026 will be defined by outcomes rather than frequency.

“The strongest hubs are the ones that allow people to focus on building relationships, moving projects forward and making decisions that actually matter, and where staying connected, secure and at ease is never a concern,” he said in a statement.

Holafly said more than 10,000 respondents were surveyed for its Global eSIM & Travel Report 2025–2026, which identified the United States as the top business hub for European, South American, Asian and Oceanian travellers, while Canada ranked as the leading hub for North American professionals.

The company added that business travellers are reinforcing established routes and hubs where trust, infrastructure and on-the-ground efficiency deliver measurable outcomes.

As corporate travel becomes more intentional, access to consistent digital connectivity tools is increasingly critical to ensure professionals are ready to work from day one.

-- BERNAMA