KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME 1st Anniversary in Full Swing!

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Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1 arrives alongside the long-awaited debut of Iharu Furuhashi in his CLOZER suit!

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, today continues its 1st Anniversary celebration with the release of Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1, "A New Threat." In this new story chapter, Kafka, Iharu, and Suited embark on a high-stakes multiverse mission to counter an impending crisis. Alongside the story update, the new playable ★5 character [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi makes his debut, equipped with a custom-built CLOZER suit based on data from Dimensional Identified Kaiju A.

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◆ Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1: A New Threat

Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1: A New Threat is now available!

After surviving a deadly showdown with Dimensional Identified Kaiju A, Kafka and the others enjoy a brief moment of peace. However, data extracted from Kaiju A's remains reveals an even greater terror: the existence of "Dimensional Identified Kaiju D," a mysterious entity that once relentlessly hunted Kaiju A.

Wielding unfathomable power, Kaiju D's next target is the force that brought down Kaiju A—the power of Kaiju No. 8 itself. To confront this impending threat, Kafka Hibino, Iharu Furuhashi, and Suited step through an Artificial Dimensional Gate secretly developed by Suited, embarking on a mission into the vast multiverse.

An unpredictable, dimension-spanning adventure unfolds as Main Story Part 2 begins!

◆ New ★5 Character [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi

Iharu Furuhashi, wearing his new CLOZER suit, joins the game as a playable character on September 1!

Iharu is equipped with an upgraded CLOZER suit developed from specimens of Dimensional Identified Kaiju A. The suit features a custom design tailored for him.

Having gained new power to fight alongside his allies, Iharu steps into an unknown parallel world!

■ New ★5 Character

[Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi (Optimal weapon type: Shotgun)

■ New ★5 Weapon

SG-Ahskay (Shotgun)

■ Pickup Character Trailer: [Flash-Fierce Talent] Iharu Furuhashi

https://youtu.be/MJaxMEwoIqc

■ About KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME

Title: Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME

Planning & Production: Akatsuki Games Inc., TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.

Development & Operation: Akatsuki Games Inc.

Publicity Cooperation: TOHO CO., LTD., Production I.G, Inc.

Distribution: Akatsuki Games Inc.

Available Platforms: App Store, Google Play Store, Steam®

Supported Languages: Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French

Price: Free-to-play (with in-app purchases)

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Official Game Website: https://kj8-thegame.com/en/

Official Game X: https://x.com/kj8_TheGame_EN

Official Game YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kj8-TheGame-EN

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kaiju-no-8-the-game/id6742088839

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.aktsk.games.kaiju_no8_the_game

Steam®: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3393070

■ About Anime Kaiju No. 8

Based on the popular manga series by Naoya Matsumoto, serialized on Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha) since 2020, the anime Kaiju No. 8 portrays intense battles between the Japan Defense Force, tasked with eliminating Kaiju, and the monstrous creatures that routinely threaten human lives. In Japan, the original manga has surpassed 19 million copies in circulation (including digital editions), with 16 volumes published to date (as of September 4, 2025).

The Anime Season 1, which aired from April to June 2024, quickly gained massive popularity, ranking No. 1 on domestic daily rankings across major streaming platforms in Japan. Building on that momentum, a theatrical compilation of Season 1, including the side story Hoshina's Day Off, premiered in Japan on March 28, 2025. Subsequently, the Anime Season 2 aired from July to September 2025. While anticipation continues to build following the announcement of the Final Chapter's production, the four-episode original short anime Narumi's Week at Work is officially set to stream every Saturday at 8:00 PM JST starting September 5, 2026, continuing to draw a huge global response.

Official Website: https://kaiju-no8.net/

Official X: https://x.com/KaijuNo8_O

■ Company Overview: Akatsuki Games Inc.

It is our mission to connect the emotions of people around the world by putting our beliefs and "why" into games. We challenge ourselves to create global hits as a world-class game company with the highest standards of development and operation in Japan.

In addition to the experience of operating games such as Dragon Ball Z Dokkan Battle (published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.) and Romancing SaGa Re; Universe (published by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.), we are taking on the challenges of using high-end 3D graphics display and development on multiple devices. We will deliver the highest quality games for everyone around the world to enjoy.

Official Website: https://games.aktsk.jp/en/

Founded: December 2021

Representative: CEO Yuki Totsuka

Headquarters: 8F oak meguro, 2-13-30 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Business Activities: Game Development & Operations

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GOFO Deploys Automated Narrow-Belt Sorter at Rome Hub, Lifting Southern Italy Capacity by 40% USA - English

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ROME, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GOFO, a fast-growing, technology-driven last-mile delivery provider, today announced that its Rome sorting center has officially entered full production with a new automated narrow-belt sorting system featuring integrated singulation technology. The system began trial operation in May 2026 and, following more than three months of stable performance, is now fully operational, lifting the hub's overall efficiency by 40%.

GOFO Deploys Automated Narrow-Belt Sorter at Rome Hub, Lifting Southern Italy Capacity by 40%

The linear narrow-belt sorter's integrated singulation technology automatically separates overlapping parcels before they enter the sort loop. Because the system relies on proven mechanical separation rather than AI-based vision recognition, it is designed to deliver consistent throughput day after day, with reliability confirmed during the trial period and now carried into full production ahead of the autumn peak season.

The system has a design capacity of 6,500 parcels per hour and 120 sorting chutes, providing routing coverage across southern Italy, including Bari, Catanzaro, Naples and surrounding areas. It integrates dimensioning and weighing in a single pass, with volume accuracy of ±10 mm and weighing accuracy of ±20 g. Around 80% of the sorting process is now automated, with manual handling limited to loading and exception processing.

"The Rome hub is our primary gateway to southern Italy, and this upgrade ensures we can meet the growing demand from our e-commerce partners without compromising on speed or accuracy," said Jacqueline Chan, General Manager of GOFO Italy. "As we head into peak season, this investment gives us the reliability and sufficient processing capacity our customers need across the south."

About GOFO

GOFO, founded in the United States in 2023, is a technology-driven last-mile logistics network serving merchants and consumers across the U.S., Canada, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Spain. Guided by the brand philosophy "Drive Efficiency, Deliver Trust," GOFO combines advanced technology with localized operations to deliver precise, reliable, and scalable delivery solutions. Operating nationwide through sorting centers and delivery centers across the country, GOFO Italy serves a broad population with high-performance last-mile delivery solutions. Its operations are powered by automated sorting, intelligent routing, and disciplined execution. For more information, please visit www.gofo.com/it.

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NYU Langone Health Names Clinician-Scientist as New Chair of Psychiatry

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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Health has named William Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA, an established leader with a proven track record of success, as the new chair of the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Frankle most recently served as vice chair of the department, chief of psychiatry service at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and professor of psychiatry and will begin his new role as chair in September.

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As chief of psychiatry service at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, Dr. Frankle has led the integration of Brooklyn's psychiatric service into the Department of Psychiatry while driving significant growth in clinical operations, quality, and financial performance. Under his leadership, the behavioral health program at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone has grown into one of the largest in New York State, with approximately 165,000 patient visits annually. He also launched a new psychiatry residency program with an emphasis on community psychiatry and developed innovative clinical programs, including the Enhanced Treatment and Recovery program for patients with serious mental illness, which received the American Psychiatric Association's Silver Award for Psychiatric Services Achievement in 2024.

"I am honored to take on this role and to build on the department's long-standing tradition of excellence in clinical care, research, and education," said Dr. Frankle. "NYU Langone provides an extraordinary environment for innovation and collaboration, and I look forward to working with my colleagues across the institution to further strengthen our programs and expand access to outstanding psychiatric care for our patients and communities."

Throughout his tenure, Brooklyn's psychiatric service has significantly expanded care for patients with serious mental illness and substance use disorders while maintaining a strong focus on the patient experience. The psychiatric service consistently ranks above the 90th percentile nationally in patient satisfaction.

Dr. Frankle's appointment follows Charles R. Marmar, MD, completing his tenure as chair after 17 years of distinguished leadership. Dr. Marmar will continue his research as director of the Center for Precision Psychiatry  in the NYU Grossman School of Medicine faculty.

The Department of Psychiatry has achieved national and international recognition for its outstanding quality of care and training. It is ranked No. 8 in the country (tied) by U.S. News and World Report and No. 6 in the country for National Institutes of Health psychiatric grant funding, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. Its inpatient psychiatric units are accredited by the Joint Commission, and its psychiatry residency is the No. 5 program in Doximity's Residency Navigator.

About William Gordon Frankle, MD, MBA

Dr. Frankle earned his bachelor's degree from McGill University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. He completed his residency in adult psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital, followed by a research fellowship in schizophrenia at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration in medical management from the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts.

Dr. Frankle has been a member of NYU Langone for 10 years and is a nationally recognized expert in schizophrenia and neuroreceptor imaging. His research uses positron emission tomography to investigate neurochemical abnormalities in schizophrenia, and his work has advanced understanding of dopamine and GABA transmission in the pathophysiology of the illness. He has published more than 50 peer-reviewed papers and is currently funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

About NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone No. 1 out of 118 comprehensive academic medical centers across the nation for four years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently ranked four of its clinical specialties No. 1 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across seven inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and more than 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. The system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise.

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Abacus Health Solutions Reports Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance Outcomes, Addressing a Critical Evidence Gap in Obesity Care

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While much of the obesity care industry reports weight loss during treatment, few organizations have published objective data showing what happens after medication use ends.

CRANSTON, R.I., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Abacus Health Solutions is among the first organizations in the obesity care industry to report objective, long-term weight loss maintenance outcomes. While weight loss results have become increasingly common, long-term maintenance data remains scarce. Most new research is showing that participants and GLP-1 utilizers quickly regain most of the weight after discontinuing GLP-1 medication therapy.

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Through its Healthy Weight Program, Abacus tracked participants for 24 months using connected scales that provide objective weight measurements. Results show participants achieved an average of 21.0% weight loss after 12 months and maintained an average of 18.0% weight loss at 24 months, one year after discontinuing GLP-1 anti-obesity medication.

The program was built around decades of research showing that long-term success depends on more than medication alone. Sustainable weight management is driven by consistent behaviors, including regular self-monitoring, physical activity, balanced nutrition, and ongoing engagement. The Healthy Weight Program reinforces these known predictors of success throughout the participant journey, helping members develop habits that support lasting results.

As GLP-1 medications continue to reshape obesity treatment, employers and health plans are increasingly asking what happens when treatment ends. While many programs report weight loss achieved during active therapy, few have published objective long-term maintenance outcomes. This lack of evidence has created a significant gap in understanding whether weight loss can be sustained after medication discontinuation and has contributed to the belief that continued GLP-1 use is the only path to long-term weight loss success.

"The obesity care industry has become very good at measuring weight loss during treatment, but far less is known about what happens after treatment ends," said Dr. David K Ahern. "Long-term maintenance is the concern employers, health plans, and patients care about most. By tracking outcomes for 24 months, we're providing evidence that sustainable weight loss is possible when medication is combined with behavioral support and a dedicated maintenance strategy."

These findings represent an important step forward in understanding how individuals can sustain weight loss after active GLP-1 treatment. Through its Healthy Weight and Keep-it-Off® Program, Abacus Health Solutions is addressing a critical evidence gap in obesity care by publishing long-term maintenance outcomes that remain uncommon across the industry. The results demonstrate that meaningful weight loss can be maintained over time through a combination of medication therapy, behavioral support, and a dedicated maintenance phase, providing employers and health plans with valuable insight into achieving lasting health outcomes while managing healthcare costs.

About Abacus Health Solutions 

Abacus Health Solutions is a pioneer in behaviorally focused disease management, helping employers and health plans improve outcomes while lowering healthcare costs. Since 2008, Abacus has delivered evidence-based programs for diabetes, hypertension, and weight management that drive member engagement, strengthen provider relationships, improve medication adherence, and reduce hospitalizations. Through the use of innovative technology, personalized support, and behavioral incentives, Abacus helps members achieve better health while delivering measurable value for organizations.

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Spear AI Earns BlueTIDE Maritime Defense Innovation Award

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NEWPORT, R.I., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spear AI received the BlueTIDE Maritime Defense Innovation Award at Polaris Tech Bridge's BlueTIDE 2026 event, held Thursday, Aug. 27.

Spear AI competed in the Counter UxS & Defensive Autonomous Systems technical focus area, which showcased solutions enabling the detection, identification, tracking, and mitigation of unmanned threats across operational environments. The award recognizes Spear AI as the top performer among the companies that demonstrated in the Counter UxS technical category.

Spear AI at Polaris Tech Bridge's BlueTIDE 2026

A group of subject matter experts evaluated participants based on their original applications, test plans, and in-person visits to each booth throughout the day.

"We're excited to be recognized by Polaris Tech Bridge and the BlueTIDE evaluation panel. The opportunity to talk to real users of our technology was incredible," said Michael Hunter, CEO and Co-Founder of Spear AI.

"This recognition reflects what we've believed from day one. We're solving the right problem, at the right time, for the people who need it most," said John McGunnigle, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Spear AI.

BlueTIDE 2026, hosted by Polaris Tech Bridge, brought together a select group of finalists across multiple technical focus areas to demonstrate maritime defense technologies for the broader defense community in Newport.

About Spear AI

Spear AI specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions tailored for maritime defense and national security operations. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in Falmouth, MA; Groton, CT; and Duluth, MN, Spear AI develops advanced software platforms and integrated maritime sensor systems, and provides engineering support services and subject matter expertise. Spear AI was co-founded in 2021 by Navy veterans and is venture-backed by Cortical Ventures and Scare the Bear Capital. For more information, visit Spear.ai.

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Guild Garage Group Announces Partnership with Prutch's Garage Door

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NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Guild Garage Group ("Guild"), an alliance of residential garage door service companies focused on replacement, repair and installation, today announced its partnership with Prutch's Garage Door ("Prutch's"), a leading residential and commercial garage door service provider operating from five locations across Colorado. Owned by Garrett Stevens, Prutch's serves homeowners and businesses from the Western Slope and the mountain resort communities to the Front Range. The partnership marks Guild's 32nd partnership since launching in 2024, and its 8th partnership of 2026.

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Formed in 2024, Guild is an alliance of garage door repair and replacement businesses. Guild allows owners to maintain operational autonomy of their businesses while benefiting from the value creation playbook and scale benefits of the broader Guild platform.

"Guild was built to support companies like Prutch's. Garrett and his team have established real market leadership, from mountain resort communities to the fastest-growing metros on the Front Range, and they have a clear and ambitious vision for where this business goes next. We are thrilled to partner with them and to put Guild's full resources behind that growth," said Tim O'Reilly, CEO of Guild Garage Group.

"When we took on Prutch's, we inherited a name that has meant something in Colorado since 1989, and our job since day one has been to build on it. Growing into new markets, investing in our technicians, and making sure a customer in Rifle gets the same experience as a customer in Pueblo. The Guild team understood that vision immediately. This partnership gives our people the resources and the connection to other top operators around the country that we need to keep raising the bar. I'm proud of what this team has built together, and I'm even more excited about what we get to build next with Guild," said Garrett Stevens, Owner of Prutch's Garage Door.

Guild is actively looking for leading garage door service businesses across the country. Founders and advisors interested in learning more should contact Bennet Crosby at bennet.crosby@guildgaragegroup.com.

About Guild Garage Group

Guild Garage Group is an alliance of residential garage door service companies and is actively looking to partner with owners of industry-leading companies. Guild is guided by the vision of being the preferred partner to business owners through a "made for you" brand positioning and invests in companies with strong management teams and cultures to create unmatched growth opportunities for them. Guild allows owners to take chips off the table but retain "unit level ownership" so they continue to benefit through annual distributions and an eventual full exit as their business grows. Guild retains the employees and management teams of the companies they partner with, and provides them with the resources and processes they need to better serve their customers, employees, and communities. More information about Guild can be found at https://www.guildgaragegroup.com/.

About Prutch's Garage Door

Founded in 1989, Prutch's Garage Door is a provider of garage door repair, installation, and replacement services operating from five locations across Colorado: Rifle, Gunnison, Vail Valley, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs. Under owner Garrett Stevens, the company has expanded its footprint across the state while building on a reputation for prompt response, expert craftsmanship, and honest pricing, becoming a trusted choice for homeowners and businesses from the Western Slope to the Front Range. Prutch's serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers with a team carrying more than 250 years of combined experience, including technicians who have been with the company for over 30 years, reflecting a long-standing commitment to training, technical expertise, and customer care. More information about Prutch's Garage Door can be found at https://www.prutchsgaragedoor.com/.

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Körber achieves Platinum in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability rating

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HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With its fourth consecutive EcoVadis assessment, Körber has improved once again and, after receiving Gold last year, has now achieved Platinum. This places the global technology company among the top 1 percent of all companies assessed worldwide.

As part of a voluntary EcoVadis assessment in 2026, Körber was awarded the Platinum Medal for its sustainability performance. By moving from Gold to Platinum, the global technology company underscores its continuous progress in sustainability management. Körber ranks among the top 1 percent of assessed companies overall and in all four rated categories.

"The Platinum award is a great shared success made possible by many teams across Körber worldwide. It shows the level of commitment, responsibility, and perseverance with which sustainability is being advanced throughout our company. The fact that we were able to improve even further and move from Gold last year to Platinum now makes this recognition especially valuable. It confirms our ambition to firmly embed sustainability in our business and make its impact measurable," says Michaela Thiel, Head of Sustainability at Körber.

EcoVadis is one of the world's leading sustainability rating platforms and assesses companies in the categories Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. With Platinum status, Körber confirms its position as a responsibly acting company with high standards across all key sustainability dimensions. At the same time, the rating is becoming increasingly important for customers and business partners, as high sustainability standards are more and more often required in tenders and supply chains.

The progress confirmed in the EcoVadis rating is also reflected in current developments across the three ESG dimensions of Environment, Social, and Governance, which are also documented in the Körber Sustainability Report 2025:

Environment: In 2025, Körber reduced its greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 14 percent compared with 2024. In addition, the company calculated the CO2e footprint for all machines delivered to customers in the Business Area Technologies for the first time in 2025. This creates greater transparency around the material-based emissions of its products and provides an important basis for future improvements. The introduction of Salesforce Net Zero Cloud also further strengthened the data foundation for capturing and analyzing sustainability metrics. These advances are helping Körber achieve its net-zero goal across the entire value chain by 2040.

Social: Körber also further expanded its responsibilities in the social field. Together with suppliers, a total of 314 development plans to reduce human rights and ESG risks were launched in 2025, 83 of which have already been successfully completed. In addition, a new group-wide guideline on health and occupational safety strengthens safe and health-promoting working conditions at our sites worldwide.

Governance: In the area of responsible corporate governance, Körber further strengthened its cybersecurity measures. More than 90 percent of its IT infrastructure is monitored around the clock by the Cyber Defense Center, with all business-critical areas fully covered. This helps detect threats early, contain incidents quickly, and reduce risks sustainably. In addition, Körber received a Platinum rating in the CyberVadis assessment for the second time in 2026 – further proof of its high standards in information security and cyber resilience. 

"The Platinum award from EcoVadis is far more than an external seal of approval for Körber. It underlines that sustainability is strategically embedded in the company and put into practice in concrete ways through the daily actions of our teams worldwide," emphasizes Michaela Thiel.

About Körber 

Körber is a global technology company for intelligent manufacturing and supply chain solutions. As a reliable innovation partner, Körber turns entrepreneurial thinking into customer success by providing leading technology to fuel what's next – from end-to-end pharma production and advanced supply chain solutions to high-tech machinery and process equipment. Körber combines deep domain expertise with integrated hardware, software, and digital services, to help customers take the next step.

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Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation Partner to Accelerate Development of Shunya, India's First Indigenous eVTOL Aircraft

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The collaboration brings together flight-critical systems, aerospace engineering and certification expertise to support Shunya's path to first flight

BENGALURU, India, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, and Sarla Aviation, an advanced air mobility company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Shunya, Sarla Aviation's six-seater plus one pilot electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The partnership brings together Sarla Aviation's vision for urban air mobility and Tata Elxsi's expertise in aerospace, software and flight critical digital engineering to support the aircraft's development, testing and certification.

The MoU was signed at Sarla Aviation's newly inaugurated headquarters in Bengaluru in the presence of Manoj Raghavan, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Elxsi; Adrian Schmidt, Co-Founder & CEO, Sarla Aviation; and Rakesh Gaonkar, Co-Founder & CTO, Sarla Aviation, along with members of the aerospace and engineering teams from both organisations.

Under the collaboration, Tata Elxsi will provide engineering support across avionics such as flight control systems, software integration, testing, verification and validation, and certification, while Sarla Aviation will lead the design, development and type certification of the Shunya platform. The engagement also creates opportunities to extend support across sensor fusion based navigation software, industrial and structural design, and airworthiness test support.

Designed for 300 Km+ range of flight operations, Shunya combines vertical take-off and landing capability with fixed-wing cruise efficiency, enabling runway-independent operations and improved propulsion efficiency.

The aircraft's first flight is targeted within the next 18 to 24 months, with certification activities expected to follow. The development reflects the growing role of Indian Aerospace companies in next-generation aircraft and advanced air mobility platforms.

Adrian Schmidt, Co-Founder & CEO, Sarla Aviation, said: "Building a new class of aircraft is not simply an engineering challenge. It requires bringing together people and organisations willing to solve problems that have never been solved before in this market. Tata Elxsi's experience in complex aerospace systems gives us access to capabilities that are critical as we take Shunya from concept to reality. What excites me most about this collaboration is that it brings together two teams that believe advanced air mobility can move from ambition to everyday infrastructure much sooner than many think."

Manoj Raghavan, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Elxsi, said: "Every major shift in transportation has been enabled by a combination of engineering innovation and ecosystem readiness. Advanced air mobility is no different, and Sarla Aviation's vision for Shunya reflects the ambition driving this transformation. Initiatives like this create opportunities to apply expertise built across aerospace, mobility and digital technologies to entirely new aviation platforms."

Jayaraj Rajapandian, Head of Aerospace, Tata Elxsi, added: "Shunya is a reminder of how quickly aerospace innovation is evolving in shaping the Technology landscape in India. As aircraft become increasingly fly-by-wire, electrified and connected, entirely new opportunities are emerging to rethink how people, goods and critical services move. We are excited to work alongside Sarla Aviation as they take this vision forward and contribute to the next phase of its journey."

Beyond Shunya, the partnership is expected to help strengthen capabilities relevant to logistics, air ambulance services and defence-related applications.

For Tata Elxsi, Advanced Air Mobility is a natural extension of the Connected, Autonomous and Electrification transformation reshaping transportation. By bringing together expertise from aerospace and mobility, Tata Elxsi is helping build the foundations for advanced air mobility platforms in the country.

About Tata Elxsi

Tata Elxsi is a global design and technology services company that helps customers reimagine products and services through innovation, design, digital technologies and engineering. The company partners with leading organisations across transportation, media and communications, and healthcare to build connected, intelligent and sustainable solutions at scale.

With expertise across aerospace engineering, intelligent mobility, software-defined systems, electrification, digital engineering and AI-led product development, Tata Elxsi supports customers in developing next-generation platforms and systems that are shaping the future of transportation.

For more information, please visit www.tataelxsi.com.

About Sarla Aviation

Sarla Aviation is an Indian aerospace company headquartered in Bangalore, developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility. Founded in 2023 by Adrian Schmidt and Rakesh Gaonkar, who previously worked together at Lilium, the company is developing Shunya, an eVTOL aircraft designed to connect cities and regions, starting in India, with faster and more efficient travel. Beyond the aircraft itself, Sarla Aviation is also building the ecosystem needed to operate it reliably at scale. The company's mission is to bring affordable, sustainable air taxi services to India and beyond. For more information, please visit https://www.sarla-aviation.com/ .

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De la vente de produits au récit d'histoires : comment un documentaire transforme le commerce en dialogue culturel USA - Français

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HANGZHOU, Chine, 1er septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- La série documentaire « Cross-Border E-Commerce: Stories from China » (Commerce électronique transfrontalier : récits chinois), produite par le Centre international de communication de Hangzhou en partenariat avec la zone pilote globale de commerce électronique transfrontalier de Chine (Hangzhou), a enregistré plus de 8,35 millions de vues sur des plateformes internationales depuis sa diffusion en juillet. Cela reflète un changement profond : les entreprises passent de la simple vente de produits aux récits. Chaque produit devient un moyen de dialogue interculturel.

Cette série présente des cas concrets qui illustrent cette transformation. Une canne à pêche fabriquée en fibre de carbone de qualité aérospatiale a su convaincre les pêcheurs australiens grâce à plusieurs mois d'essais sur le terrain et à une collaboration avec les associations de pêche locales. Une boîte à outils rose, initialement destinée à contenir du matériel de bricolage, est réutilisée comme cadeau pour la Fête des Mères en Amérique du Nord, montrant à quel point la compréhension des modes de vie locaux peut transformer un objet utilitaire en un cadeau chargé d'émotion. Une chaise pivotante est devenue virale après la diffusion d'une courte vidéo qui a totalisé 14 millions de vues et s'est vendue à 80 000 exemplaires en deux mois – grâce à une chaîne d'approvisionnement qui livre 90 % des commandes aux États-Unis en deux jours. Une autre marque a consacré huit mois au développement d'une literie rafraîchissante destinée aux personnes qui ont chaud la nuit, démontrant ainsi que la patience et la connaissance des consommateurs sont plus importantes que la rapidité.

Derrière ces récits se cache l'écosystème de Hangzhou, fruit de dix années d'efforts : depuis 2015, le volume des échanges de commerce électronique transfrontalier de la ville a été multiplié par 1 266, et le nombre de vendeurs est passé de 200 à plus de 65 000. Ce documentaire montre comment le commerce numérique réduit les obstacles, permettant ainsi aux petites et moyennes entreprises d'être compétitives à l'échelle mondiale, de développer leurs propres marques et d'exercer un pouvoir de fixation des prix. Il souligne également les nouvelles tendances : les « entreprises unipersonnelles » basées sur l'IA, qui utilisent des agents intelligents pour gérer la conception, le marketing et le service client ; et les entrepôts sous douane qui font également office de studios de diffusion en direct afin d'apporter transparence et efficacité à la logistique mondiale.

Les experts interrogés dans le film soulignent que la conformité n'est plus une option, mais un passeport vers une croissance durable, tandis que les pôles d'activité physiques tels que l'Alibaba Center transforment « l'étage du haut et celui du bas en amont et en aval », intégrant ainsi l'ensemble de la chaîne industrielle dans un même espace. Le documentaire s'étend même jusqu'à Paris, où les entreprises et les plateformes de Hangzhou ont introduit plus de 3 500 marques françaises sur le marché chinois, et où un entrepôt à l'étranger permet une livraison internationale en trois jours.

Comme le soulignent les spécialistes, les produits véhiculent des valeurs de professionnalisme, de respect et de responsabilité à travers leur conception, leur qualité et le service associé. Le commerce fait partie du quotidien, le quotidien donne naissance à des récits, et ces récits deviennent des ponts qui relient le monde. À une époque où le commerce en ligne redéfinit les économies mondiales, l'expérience de Hangzhou offre un modèle reproductible qui montre que le commerce, lorsqu'il s'appuie sur l'empathie culturelle et l'innovation, constitue la forme la plus authentique de communication internationale.

Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter : https://youtu.be/eWnzlpYBJQs?si=ikTkJWyYJPq6UBAB

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Western China's Melody: Chinesische Volkstraditionen treffen auf HEDEGAARDs moderne Electronica USA - English

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CHONGQING, China, 1. September 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- „Western China's Melody" ist eine interkulturelle Musikdokumentation, die gemeinsam von der Western China International Communication Organization (WCICO) und dem dänischen Produzenten HEDEGAARD produziert wurde. Bei den Dreharbeiten in zehn Städten und bei zehn ethnischen Gruppen, darunter Han, Tujia, Tibeter, Yi, Mongolen, Yugur, Hui, Zhuang, Dong sowie Dai, führte das Produktionsteam auf der 7200 Kilometer langen Reise intensive Feldforschung durch und dokumentierte dabei gefährdete Musiktraditionen wie Adu High-Pitched Melody, den mongolischen Tobshur sowie Xizang Layi.

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HEDEGAARD, der mit über 1,7 Milliarden Streams weltweit als „König der Car-Audio-Szene" bekannt ist, war zwei Monate lang von den heiligen, schneebedeckten Hochebenen von Qinghai-Xizang bis zu den tropischen Regenwäldern von Xishuangbanna unterwegs. „Ich wollte diese Klänge nicht ‚nutzen'", erklärte er. „Ich wollte zuhören, bis sie mir ihre Seele anvertrauten." Unter der Leitung von WCICO-Direktor Feng Xiaolou tauchte er in den Alltag ein und lernte von den Trägern dieser Traditionen auf Feldern sowie an Feuerstellen das Spiel auf alten Instrumenten und verschiedene Gesangstechniken, wobei er stets darauf achtete, die Authentizität und kulturelle Integrität jeder Tradition zu bewahren.

Diese Philosophie prägte die zehnteilige Serie und das dazugehörige Album „KINΔ", dessen Titel sowohl an „China" als auch an „kin" (Familie) anknüpft. Drei charakteristische Titel veranschaulichen diesen Ansatz: Drumroll interpretiert Tujia Luo'er Tunes neu als Hymne der Widerstandskraft. Monolith verwandelt das Layi-Liebeslied aus Xizang in eine universelle Meditation über dauerhafte Liebe. Dancing with My Destiny lässt die reinen Harmonien der Cloudward Dong Angels über atmosphärischen Synth-Pads schweben. Wie der Kunstkritiker Xue Jinwen feststellte, „ersetzt das Projekt kulturelle Ausbeutung durch einen Dialog auf Augenhöhe".

Das Projekt fand weitreichende Resonanz. Innerhalb weniger Wochen nach seiner weltweiten Veröffentlichung am 27. Juli verzeichnete der Dokumentarfilm über 25,8 Millionen Aufrufe außerhalb Chinas, wobei besonders erfolgreiche Clips in Europa und Südostasien große Aufmerksamkeit fanden und das dazugehörige Album Nischencharts für elektronische Musik anführte. Höhepunkt der Reise war zudem ein Live-Konzert am 26. Juli („Magnificent Land, Melody of Western China - Night of International Musical Story") im Guotai Art Center in Chongqing. HEDEGAARD trat gemeinsam mit Tianqin-Spielern, mongolischen Kehlsängern und Kindern der Dong auf. Traditionelle Instrumente und Stimmen trafen auf live produzierte elektronische Musik und schufen so ein fesselndes audiovisuelles Erlebnis, das die Botschaft des Films von der Leinwand in einen gemeinsam erlebten Raum übertrug.

Von Dorfhöfen bis hin zu internationalen Leinwänden und Bühnen zeigt Western China's Melody, dass kultureller Austausch nicht auf kultureller Ausbeutung, sondern auf gegenseitigem Respekt und unvoreingenommener Neugier beruht. Das Projekt bietet ein übertragbares Modell dafür, lokale Geschichten mit globaler Resonanz zu erzählen, und beweist damit, dass Traditionen ganz von selbst neue Zuhörer, neue Rhythmen sowie neues Leben finden, wenn sie in ihrer eigenen Ausdrucksform gehört werden.

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