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Life Sciences Decoded Launches Video Content Platform to Help Biotech and Healthcare Leaders Win Buyers’ Trust and Accelerate Growth

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Life Sciences Decoded Launches Video Content Platform to Help Biotech and Healthcare Leaders Win Buyers’ Trust and Accelerate Growth

Life sciences organizations seeking to grow and gain visibility now have an expert content creation partner in Life Sciences Decoded. The platform produces business development and marketing assets that feature thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, highlighting real-world applications of cutting-edge science and unfiltered insights on the latest trends.

Life Sciences Decoded brings client stories to life through video interviews with executives and experts spanning the C-Suite, R&D, manufacturing, diagnostics, lab operations, and more. Deliverables include video interviews, companion pieces, and media promotions to gain exposure, strengthen thought leadership, and build lasting credibility with buyers worldwide.

Unlike traditional long-form interviews and webinars that put significant burden on client teams, Life Sciences Decoded does the research, shapes the questions, and makes the process easy. Each focused interview goes straight to the essentials, helping clients answer their buyer’s most important questions in under 20 minutes.

The platform is the brainchild of industry veterans Susan Najjar, MS, MBA and Meghan O’Sullivan, who bring decades of experience knowing which questions to ask to highlight client strengths, uncover unique insights, and position companies for greater visibility.

Susan Najjar is a senior strategy, marketing, and business development executive with 25 years of experience in the industry. She has held leadership positions at organizations including Thermo Fisher Scientific, LabCorp (formerly Covance, now Fortrea), Verista, and Sciformix Corporation. Susan holds an MS in biochemical engineering from Tufts University, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

For 25 years Meghan O’Sullivan has helped early-stage companies translate complex science into clear, compelling stories that create awareness and generate leads. She is an expert in communications strategies, business development, product launches, brand repositioning, and message development focused on scientific, clinical, and investor audiences.

“Clients come to Life Sciences Decoded because we understand how to overcome the growth challenges life sciences companies face,” said co-founder Susan Najjar, MS, MBA. “We help organizations improve awareness, deliver impactful stories, and build sustained trust in a crowded market—ultimately supporting a stronger revenue pipeline.”

In addition to partnering directly with companies who want to tell their stories via multi-media platforms, Life Science’s Decoded also works with PR agencies, publications/magazines, tradeshow organizers, financial/investment firms, and other agencies.

About Life Sciences Decoded

Life Sciences Decoded helps life sciences and healthcare organizations showcase their expertise and grow revenue with content that increases exposure, thought leadership, and credibility. Learn how Life Sciences Decoded can help your organization claim its place in the conversation by transforming your expertise into stories that attract and reach real buyers by visiting www.lifesciencesdecoded.com. Agencies interested in collaborating with us to grow their revenue, co-create compelling content, and unlock new opportunities for their clients can visit www.lifesciencesdecoded.com/partners. Partners benefit from an expanded offering, shared expertise, amplified marketing impact, and stronger connections across the life sciences ecosystem.

Use of Drones for Land Surveying and Mapping Reaching New Levels Becoming a Billion Dollar Opportunity

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Use of Drones for Land Surveying and Mapping Reaching New Levels Becoming a Billion Dollar Opportunity

Recently huge R&D investments by companies in the global drone surveying market are maximizing the growth of the Global Drone Mapping Market. The influx of funds is enabling them to utilize AI-driven analytics and cloud-based data platforms to enable real-time decision-making. Collaboration between the providers of geospatial data and the manufacturers of drones is unleashing synergies that benefit the end-user. The smart city trend, green energy mapping, and infrastructure digitization are solid growth drivers for industry players.  A report from Fact.MR analysis projected that the Global Drone Market industry will grow to USD 11.49 billion by 2035.  The report said: “The increasing demand for high-precision geospatial intelligence is one of the key drivers of the adoption of drone surveying. Fact.MR research is of the view that the mining, agriculture, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors increasingly depend on drones to maximize planning, minimize human risk, and digitize high-resolution terrain information with cost-efficient scalability across vast and inaccessible areas.  The drone surveying business is governed by a dynamic, interdependent stakeholder community in which each plays an important role in shaping innovation, policy development, capital investment, and end-user demand. At the focal point are the suppliers and manufacturers of drone technology who provide the hardware, software, and integrated systems that form existing surveying offerings.”  Active Companies in the Drone Industry today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), Unusual Machines (NYSE: UMAC).

Fact.MR continued: “Government agencies and civil aviation authorities have a multi-faceted but critical role to play in shaping the evolution of the industry. They define the law and safety requirements that regulate drone use, integration of airspace, and data protection. In other sectors, forward-thinking regulation has facilitated the commercial use of drones, fueling industry expansion.  Regulatory terminology is also one of the main drivers for success, as governments across the world implement rules for the regulated and secure use of drones. Most prominently, in the United States and Europe, open frameworks regarding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) utilization and drone certification are leading to further utilization.  On the other hand, the growing acceptance of drones in commercial survey activities, supported by industry-focused regulations, encourages corporations to invest in drone technology. As drone manufacturers and service providers align with these regulatory standards, they establish customer trust, facilitating industry entry and long-term sustainability. In addition, more uses in infrastructure development, agriculture, and environmental monitoring are driving the industry toward further growth.”

ZenaTech (NASDAQ:ZENA) Signs Offer to Acquire Colorado Land Surveying Firm, Expanding National Drone as a Service (DaaS) Business into a $36 Billion US Surveying and Mapping Market  – ZenaTech, Inc. (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has signed an offer to acquire a long-established Colorado-based land surveying firm with a portfolio developers, municipalities, and utilities customers. When closed, this will mark ZenaTech’s first DaaS location in its Central West US region, expanding the company’s rapidly growing national presence. The firm to be acquired has a well-respected reputation of providing surveying services, including monumented land surveys, comprehensive property surveys, topographic surveys, and drone aerial topographic surveys, reaching across multiple Colorado counties.

“This proposed acquisition will mark our Colorado debut, a state with a challenging surveying landscape from rugged mountains to vast ranch lands, mineral rights law complexity, and significant demand for infrastructure development and land management,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “By combining traditional survey workflows with our AI drone technology, we can now reach areas that were once considered too difficult, and capture data faster while providing our clients with an unprecedented level of accuracy. Together, we intend to build a platform that both modernizes surveying processes and extends into other drone-based services, such as utilities inspection and precision agriculture, providing new recurring revenue streams in a fast-growing market.”

According to Business Research Insights, the US land surveying and mapping services market was valued at approximately USD 36.42 billion in 2024.  Estimates project a market of USD 47.46 billion by 2033, reflecting sustained demand for accurate, technology-enabled survey solutions. With Colorado’s rapid population growth and rising demand for infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and land development, the firm to be acquired provides a strong platform for expansion that ZenaTech can accelerate through its Drone as a Service model.

Currently ZenaTech has completed ten acquisitions toward its goal of acquiring and establishing 25 Drone-as-a-Service locations by mid-2026. The company’s DaaS model provides businesses and government customers with a flexible and convenient on-demand pay-per-use or subscription access to drone-based services for a variety of surveying, inspections, and automation of old tech or manual processes. The model eliminates the need to invest in capital costs, pilots, maintenance, and compliance to benefit from drone innovation. The company is acquiring these and other businesses ripe for drone innovation, to advance its national vision for a scalable, tech-enabled multiservice drone business anchored by existing customers and recurring revenue.  Continued…  Read this full release and additional news for ZENA by visiting:  https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/

Other developments in the drone/UAV industries include:

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks, recently announced that it has recently secured a $3.5 million order from a major defense entity. The contract includes the purchase of multiple units of Apeiro’s rugged unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and designated mission payloads, enhancing the customer’s robotic capabilities for security, logistics, and tactical operations.

“We are proud to secure this important order under the Apeiro brand, which has quickly become a powerful innovation engine within Ondas,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. “Ground robots are rapidly becoming indispensable for logistics, ISR, and tactical missions, where autonomous systems extend operational reach while reducing risk to personnel. By integrating Apeiro’s combat-proven ground platforms within Ondas, we are positioning ourselves at the forefront of this large, high-growth global market. This award not only validates the demand for Apeiro’s rugged, modular technologies but also strengthens our vision to deliver a multi-domain portfolio of autonomous solutions across air and land.”

Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), a leading provider of NDAA-compliant drone components, recently announced the appointment of Nathaniel Kennedy as Vice President of Marketing. Kennedy will report to Stacy Wright, Executive Vice President of Revenue.

With over 25 years of experience in e-commerce, consumer, enterprise, and licensing, Kennedy has led digital transformation, forged high-profile partnerships-including a NASCAR collaboration-and scaled businesses into national leaders. At Unusual Machines, he will oversee marketing for Rotor Riot, Fat Shark, and the broader portfolio, in addition to supporting enterprise and defense growth.

“The pace of the drone industry demands marketing leadership with foresight and range-especially as we grow our domestic production. Nate brings that perspective, with broad experience across consumer and enterprise markets-including defense-to help guide how we connect our strategy to customers and scale what comes next,” said Stacy Wright, EVP of Revenue at Unusual Machines.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT) (“Red Cat” or the “Company”), a U.S.-based provider of advanced, all-domain robotic solutions for defense and national security, recently announced a strategic collaboration with Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI) (Safe Pro), a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-computer vision technologies.

Through this collaboration, Safe Pro’s patented AI-powered image analysis technology will be embedded into Red Cat’s Black Widow drones, enabling U.S. and allied ground personnel to rapidly identify and locate more than 150 types of explosive threats including landmines, anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in real-time.

The integration will allow Safe Pro’s Object Threat Detection (SPOTD) system to process real-time 4k video onboard the Black Widow at the tactical edge and deliver live threat data directly to military situational awareness platforms such as the U.S. Army’s Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) software ecosystem, enhancing and accelerating decision making critical to mission success.

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2025 World Manufacturing Convention Wraps Up with Strong Attendance, Highlighting Accessible Innovation

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2025 World Manufacturing Convention Wraps Up with Strong Attendance, Highlighting Accessible Innovation

The 2025 World Manufacturing Convention opened on September 20, bringing together a broad international audience in Hefei, Anhui province. Participants from around the world, representing a wide spectrum of industries and backgrounds, were united by a shared goal: to advance the global manufacturing sector through open collaboration.

A key takeaway from the event was the strong consensus on a dual foundation for the industry’s future: relentless technological progress and deepened international cooperation. Christian Wulff, Honorary Chairman of the Global Alliance of SMEs, emphasized this theme, stating, “The remarkable ascent of Anhui province serves as a powerful testament to how openness, innovation, and deeper collaboration remain timeless drivers of success in industrial development.” 

Collaboration is not only becoming easier but also more essential. Christoph Ahlhaus, President of the German Federal Association of SMEs, offered a vivid example: a precision parts maker based in rural Germany can now connect directly with electric vehicle manufacturers in Hefei. Using augmented reality (AR), German engineers can perform real-time equipment debugging “on-site” at factories thousands of miles away. “Companies in Germany and Anhui—and across China—are no longer just buyers and sellers; they have become innovation partners,” Ahlhaus noted, highlighting the deepening integration of global industrial and supply chains.

Chinese firms are actively embracing this shift. In a keynote address, Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Holding Group, shared the automaker’s global expansion experience. Chery’s evolution from a local company in Wuhu to a global player mirrors the broader narrative of Chinese manufacturing: steadily transcending borders and integrating worldwide resources through open cooperation. 

The convention delivered a clear message for navigating this era of technological revolution and industrial transformation: success hinges on practical cooperation. To seize the opportunities for sustainable growth, stakeholders must strengthen collaboration in key manufacturing sectors and dismantle barriers to the flow of technology, talent, and data, promoting deeper integration of industry, academia, research, and application.

As the event came to a close, the spirit of open cooperation—forged through handshakes and dialogue—is poised to remain a driving force, steering global manufacturing toward a more integrated and prosperous future. 

ThinKom and KSAT Partner on New Earth Observation Ground Station Solution

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ThinKom and KSAT Partner on New Earth Observation Ground Station Solution

ThinKom Solutions Inc. (ThinKom) and KSAT have partnered to develop an innovative and commercially viable receive-only ground station, with the goal to improve overall network capacity as well as operational efficiency. The agreement combines ThinKom’s expertise in active phased array antenna technology with KSAT’s experience operating the largest and most extensive ground station network globally.

Under the agreement, ThinKom will develop a Ka-band version of ThinKom’s scalable Digital Array that enables multi-beam, multi-orbit, multi-constellation operation via a modular, waveform agnostic, open architecture for global deployment of ground stations.

The core antenna module uses an active phased array design based on ThinKom’s patented Ultra technology. Ultra builds on the company’s field-proven, low-power, agile, and highly reliable VICTS technology, with additional key benefits. These include a true time delay (TTD) design to support ultra-wideband operation with no beam-walk over the full frequency range, delivering the high instantaneous channel bandwidth required for remote sensing applications. The high reliability antennas, combined with the software-defined beamformer provides the dynamic target tracking and real-time adaptability necessary to effectively manage the proliferation of satellite constellations in multiple orbital planes.

“ThinKom’s multi-beam Digital Arrays deliver unprecedented performance in terms of high aperture efficiency, low power consumption, and a low wind-loading form factor that can be quickly assembled on-site with a small footprint, suitable for even low-profile roof-top installations,” explains Bill Milroy, ThinKom’s CTO. “We could not have a better partner than KSAT as we bring these capabilities to the ground station market.”

The demonstrator model consists of self-contained Ka-band antenna modules that simplify installation and promote reconfigurability. Meanwhile, the beamformer module provides limitless aperture combining, real-time digital beamforming, simultaneous satellite links, and instantaneous satellite handoff capabilities.

“At KSAT, we take pride driving and adopting new technology solutions and continuously striving to improve the efficiency of our global satellite ground station network,” added John Heskett, CTO-KSAT. “Phased array antennas have been around quite a while and offer enormous potential, however, finding solutions that meet the demanding requirements of our Earth Observation tracking ground stations has proven challenging. We are excited to partner with ThinKom on their solution and look forward to collaborating with NOAA to evaluate its performance against the JPSS satellites.”

KSAT will evaluate multi-beam performance of the ThinKom solution, simultaneously tracking and processing wideband Ka-band downlinks from multiple satellites. Program testing will be performed in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Program from ThinKom’s headquarters in Hawthorne, California. Future iterations of this gateway technology include multi-band, mobile, and portable gateway configurations.

About KSAT

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is recognized as a leading global provider of Ground Network and Earth Observation Services. Headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, the company operates a network of 40+ ground stations worldwide, including the world’s largest commercial ground stations in Svalbard (78°N) and in Antarctica (72°S). With over 50 years of proficiency, KSAT offers reliable space to ground communication services with full mission life cycle support, from satellite communications and operations, through data acquisition to data processing and analysis.

Always on a mission, KSAT turns its pioneering spirit and passion for space into reliable and responsible operations to provide customers with solutions and expertise they can rely on and support missions that shape the future.

About ThinKom

ThinKom Solutions, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance satcom antennas for a mobile world. Based in Hawthorne, California, ThinKom engineers revolutionary, phased-array terminals capable of communicating over satellite constellations in every orbit. ThinKom’s adaptable antenna systems leverage proven, proprietary, patented VICTS technology to deliver fast, resilient, and reliable broadband to millions of users worldwide. Tailored to the aviation, military, gateway, satellite, and terrestrial mobility markets, ThinKom’s adaptable antenna solutions maximize spectral efficiency and minimize operational expenditure wherever they are put to work.

“Starting a Startup” Book by Serial Entrepreneur James Sinclair Now Free to GM Drivers

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“Starting a Startup” Book by Serial Entrepreneur James Sinclair Now Free to GM Drivers

Serial Entrepreneur and Startup advisor James Sinclair has launched Beast Mode, the first founder-focused audiobook app built specifically for GM drivers using their in-car infotainment system. The app delivers the complete audio version of his new bestselling startup book, “Starting a Startup: Build a Product People Want,” free to all GM drivers, transforming it into a dashboard-native, drive-time learning experience.

“No one bothers a driver setting up their new car,” said Sinclair. “That moment is pure, focused attention and impossible to buy. So I built Beast Mode for exactly that window. It’s finding overlooked opportunities and getting there first. The core idea behind the book: spot gaps others miss and launch before the competition even notices.”

Available now free in GM vehicles with Android Automotive OS. Open your in-dash app store and search “Beast Mode.”

Built Specifically for GM’s In-Car Platform

Beast Mode is a fully native Android Automotive OS application and runs directly on your infotainment screen. No phone required, no pairing, no login. It was developed using GM’s in-vehicle developer tools and designed for seamless dashboard interaction. Each chapter of the bestselling audiobook is startup-focused and optimized for drive-time learning.

This approach reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated in-car experiences, as highlighted by GM leadership:

“We’re not shipping devices with just monitors; we’re not a monitor company. We’re building beautifully designed, complete thoughts.” – Baris Cetinok, SVP, Software & Services, GM

“General Motors is now a platform company… we aim to provide the most developer-friendly software platform in the industry.” – Scott Miller, VP, Software-Defined Vehicle & OS, GM

Google echoes this platform vision:

“Google remains committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible… for drivers, car manufacturers, and developers. A vibrant developer community is essential to innovative in-car experiences.”

A Bestselling Founder Playbook Delivered Free

Starting a Startup is Sinclair’s bestselling, blunt, practical field manual for first-time founders. It shows you how to avoid building products nobody wants, validate real demand, and turn nothing into something people pay for.

Why target drive time? It’s one of the few remaining distraction-free environments. Beast Mode delivers the complete bestselling audiobook free to GM drivers, actionable startup lessons designed for focus, not doomscrolling. Each session is short, direct, and built for “listen → act” momentum.

What you’ll learn from this bestselling guide (quickly):

  • How to prove demand before you code
  • How to design a minimum product customers actually buy
  • How to get first revenue without raising money
  • How to earn your first 10 paying customers
  • How to find market gaps (like this one) competitors miss

Sinclair’s frameworks have been downloaded over 1 million times and are read weekly by 150,000 founders via his startup newsletter.

Key insights from the bestselling Starting a Startup:

“If you build it, no one is coming. Prove demand first or you’re guessing.” – James Sinclair, Starting a Startup

“The fastest team to learn wins. Not the richest, not the loudest.” – James Sinclair, Starting a Startup

About James Sinclair

James Sinclair is a startup advisor and serial entrepreneur known as ‘the founder’s founder’ – a veteran operator with multiple successful exits across gaming, B2B SaaS, and infrastructure. He’s helped thousands of early-stage companies – from solo founders to teams in Y Combinator, Techstars, and VC portfolios go from zero to traction. His startup newsletter reaches over 150,000 founders weekly, and his playbooks have been downloaded more than 1 million times. His work focuses on helping founders earn trust, ship fast, and avoid building things no one asked for.

Additional Resources

Beast Mode For GM Vehicles: https://startuptoscaleup.com/gm

Book Info: https://startuptoscaleup.com/book

MMS Named Finalist in Citeline’s 2025 Scrip Awards for Best Contract Research Organization (CRO) – Specialist Providers

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MMS Named Finalist in Citeline’s 2025 Scrip Awards for Best Contract Research Organization (CRO) – Specialist Providers

MMS, a global, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO), announced today that it has been named to the 2025 Scrip Awards shortlist for Best Contract Research Organization – Specialist Providers. Powered by Citeline, a Norstella Company, and hosted in London, UK, this honor recognizes CROs that play a critical role in accelerating drug development through focused, high-quality clinical research support and regulatory services.

The Best CRO – Specialist Providers category celebrates CROs that deliver exceptional results in offering specialized expertise across trial design, execution, data analysis, and regulatory submissions. MMS was previously named the winner of this award category in 2021, and the repeat recognition as a finalist highlights the consistency in delivery, client satisfaction, and continued global growth of MMS.

“We are proud to once again be recognized by the Scrip Awards and to stand alongside other leaders in the pharma and biotech industries,” said Uma Sharma, PhD, CEO at MMS. “Being shortlisted for a second time after previously winning this award, shows how our commitment to strong science, technical advancements in the data space, and operational integrity continues to create a measurable impact for our sponsor partners around the world.”

European Growth and Global Footprint

In recent years, MMS has significantly expanded its global footprint, particularly in the UK and Europe, strengthening both its operational presence and client base across the region through the acquisition and integration of Belfast-based data science and biostatistics company, Exploristics. For almost two decades, MMS teams have played a central role in high-impact regulatory submissions, strategic consulting, and data-driven approaches to drug development that support pharmaceutical and biotech partners across multiple therapeutic areas, including oncology, rare diseases, psychedelics, and other emerging areas of high unmet need. MMS also plays a key role curating and analyzing data for various global healthcare disease-focused groups.

“Our growth has been intentional, strategic, and rooted in meeting the increasingly complex needs of drug development organizations,” said Ben Dudley, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at MMS. “Through the years, our global teams have driven technology and AI-enabled innovation and collaborated with our clients to deliver important medical advances to patients. Their expertise and dedication are at the core of everything we deliver. We are grateful for the trust that our sponsor partners place in MMS, and we would not be able to continue to scale globally and gain recognition like this without them.”

Data-focused services, regulatory and statistical strategy support, and a global footprint have positioned MMS as a go-to partner for pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, helping them accelerate development and improve outcomes. Earlier this year, MMS earned the Fierce CRO Award for Excellence in Client Service and Partnership, further underscoring its leadership in advancing innovative solutions for clinical development. MMS also won the Overall Data Science Solution of the Year at the 2025 Data Breakthrough Awards, reinforcing the company’s mission to lead at the forefront of data innovation and help sponsors unlock the full value of their most important asset — their data.

Winners of the 2025 Scrip Awards will be announced at the awards ceremony at the London Hilton on Park Lane (22 Park Ln, London W1K 1BE, United Kingdom) this December. View the full shortlist at https://www.citeline.com/en/awards/scripawards, and learn more about MMS at www.mmsholdings.com.

About MMS

MMS Holdings (MMS) is an award-winning, data-focused clinical research organization (CRO) that supports the pharmaceutical and biotech industries with a proven, scientific approach to complex trial data and regulatory submission challenges. Strong industry experience, a 19-year track record, technology-enabled services (from AI to advanced analytics), and a data-driven approach to drug development make MMS a valuable CRO partner. With a global footprint across five continents, MMS maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating. For more information, visit www.mmsholdings.com.

Hemmings Announces Encore to Hemmings Motor Club Rally: The Driving Experience for Enthusiasts

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Hemmings Announces Encore to Hemmings Motor Club Rally: The Driving Experience for Enthusiasts

A Three-Day, Backroads Driving Adventure Through California’s Central Coast, Oct. 24–26, 2025; Curated by the Originators of Collector Car Community. 

CHARLOTTE, NC/BENNINGTON, VT (SEPT. 23, 2025) — Hemmings Motor Club (HMC), powered by Hemmings, the world’s largest, online collector car marketplace, is calling on passionate collector car owners to hit the open road this fall for an unforgettable driving experience – the HMC Rally: Paso Robles – taking place October 24–26, 2025 in Paso Robles, California.

This three-day rally invites drivers to embark on a meticulously curated road trip through Central California’s most-scenic and spirited backroads, converging in the famed wine country of Paso Robles during the height of harvest season. Designed for those who live to drive, the Rally offers the rare opportunity to share the road, and the passion, with a like-minded community of fellow collector car enthusiasts.

Participants will depart from either the San Francisco Bay Area or northern Los Angeles County on Friday, October 24, for a 220-mile route through stunning backroads, arriving in Paso Robles for a hosted welcome reception. Saturday, October 25, features a 230-mile Central Coast loop, including a mid-route burger stop and an evening poolside taco bar capped by a fireside chat with motorsports legend Brock Yates Jr. and Hemmings’ own Mike Musto. The rally concludes Sunday morning, October 26, with a spirited 50-mile drive to the Pacific coast for a proper sendoff.

“The HMC Rally: Paso Robles puts great cars on great roads. These machines were meant to be driven, and the best way to honor them is to experience them together,” said Jonathan Shaw, President of Hemmings. 

What’s included:

  • Three days of expertly scouted driving routes
  • Premium lodging at 4-star Paso Robles properties
  • Curated meals, from Italian-inspired local fare to poolside tacos
  • Coffee and pastries Saturday and Sunday mornings
  • A fireside conversation with motorsports legend Brock Yates Jr., and Hemmings’ Director of Programming Mike Musto
  • A complimentary, one-year Hemmings Motor Club membership (with benefits valued at more than $1,000)
  • Camaraderie with fellow enthusiasts, including members of the Hemmings team, who will be driving alongside participants

Limited spots are available. Registration is $1,350 per vehicle and includes one passenger.

HMC Rally: Paso Robles is expected to sell out. Reserve your spot now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/upshift/events/hemmings-motor-club-rally-paso-robles-154693

About Hemmings

Founded in 1954, Hemmings is the world’s largest online collector car marketplace. For more than 70 years, we have grown and uplifted the collector car community because we’ve been part of it since the start. Through our frictionless marketplace, quality entertainment, and professional service, we help all willing drivers buy, sell, and live the collector car lifestyle. Hemmings Motor Club extends this mission by bringing enthusiasts together through exclusive benefits, curated driving experiences, and deeper community connections for those who live to drive. More information, services, and content are available at https://www.hemmings.com/. Stay connected with Hemmings on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and search tens of thousands of vehicle listings from the palm of your hand with the Hemmings App.  

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Eoptic and Starris Establish Strategic Partnership to Develop Multispectral Satellite Imaging Payloads

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Eoptic and Starris Establish Strategic Partnership to Develop Multispectral Satellite Imaging Payloads

Eoptic, Inc. and Starris: Optimax Space Systems announce a partnering agreement to build end-to-end satellite imaging payloads that leverage the knowledge and space heritage of both companies — Eoptic’s expertise in imaging science and advanced onboard processing, and Starris’ leadership in precision optics and scalable manufacturing for responsive space.

Eoptic’s Cambrian technology enables three imaging sensors to capture synchronized, multispectral and multimodal high-resolution data across UV, visible, and infrared wavelengths through a single lens, eliminating parallax errors for precise imaging an onboard processing. This provides for compact, cost-effective payloads with enhanced detection of complex phenomena like hypersonic vehicle shock waves or atmospheric events, supporting rapid deployment in space-based defense and scientific missions.

The first collaborative system will focus on hypersonic missile detection and tracking, combining Eoptic’s Cambrian multispectral technology with the Starris SDA-85 monolithic telescope to create a compact, deployable UV multispectral payload.

“This collaboration between Eoptic and Starris is a game-changer for space domain awareness and defense applications, addressing the growing need for responsive, affordable satellite constellations capable of detecting elusive threats in real time,” said Pano Spiliotis, CEO at Eoptic. “By combining our Cambrian technology’s multispectral prowess with Starris’s monolithic optics, we’re delivering scalable payloads that can identify previously undetectable events, such as hypersonic vehicle signatures or astrophysical phenomena.”

“Starris brings to the partnership with Eoptic the ability to scale production in support of an array of evolving small-satellite mission needs, with three decades of space-proven heritage,” said Kevin Kearney, Starris Space Strategy Lead. “Working jointly, we will be able detect, monitor and characterize energetic events through UV wavelength bands that at present cannot be identified, with applications in defense, space domain awareness, and space science.”

Eoptic and Starris are teaming up to deliver talks at two space conferences in August. At the Space and Missile Defense SMD Symposium, August 5th in Huntsville, Ala., Kevin Kearney of Starris will present a paper co-authored with Eoptic engineers, titled “Modeling Solar and Atmospheric Effects on Multispectral Hypersonic Vehicle Detection.” At the Small Satellite Convention on August 13th in Salt Lake City, Kearney will lead a panel discussion featuring experts from Eoptic, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Optimax, and Teledyne Space Systems, titled “Ultraviolet SmallSat Opportunities for Space Domain Awareness and Monitoring.”‍

About Eoptic

Eoptic is a leading provider of advanced imaging and optical systems, specializing in software-defined, multispectral, and digital solutions for defense, industrial, and commercial markets. Based in Rochester, N.Y., a global hub for optics and photonics, Eoptic brings together cutting-edge optical engineering, custom software development, and deep systems integration expertise to tackle complex challenges with precision and speed. From rapid prototyping to full-scale deployment, Eoptic’s modular technology platforms are built to adapt, scale, and perform in demanding environments. The company’s Cambrian imaging engine powers a wide range of applications, delivering actionable insights through high-performance imaging and analytics. For more information, visit www.eoptic.com.

About Starris

Starris: Optimax Space Systems is powered by three decades of space-qualified innovation on civil, commercial, and defense space missions, as the space systems unit of precision-optics leader Optimax. Starris is focused on production-scale EO/IR infrastructure for responsive space, based on the disruptive, patented monolithic telescope technology developed by Lawrence Livermore National Lab. The monolithic telescope technology enables deployment of proliferated small satellite constellations that are affordable, reliable, and storage stable. Starris offers a pre-engineered modular approach for space-qualified optical payloads that combines optics, sensors, and electronics. Starris optical payloads are tailored for aggressive design cycles and rapid deployment, supported by a robust testing and manufacturing ecosystem. Learn more at www.Starris.com.

Geotab and MAGTEC Announce Strategic Integration to Deliver Next-Gen Intelligent Speed Limiting for Safer Fleets

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Geotab and MAGTEC Announce Strategic Integration to Deliver Next-Gen Intelligent Speed Limiting for Safer Fleets

Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected vehicle solutions and asset management and MAGTEC Products, Inc., a pioneer in vehicle control systems and speed management technologies, today announced a strategic integration of MAGTEC’s SafeSpeed® Active Intelligent Speed Limiting (advanced ISA) technology into the Geotab fleet telematics platform.

This partnership combines MAGTEC’s advanced speed control system and Geotab’s robust data analytics and AI driven ecosystem, resulting in a powerful, end-to-end solution for fleet operators seeking to help enhance road safety, comply with emerging regulations, and reduce speeding-related incidents.

“At Geotab, safety is at the heart of what we do,” said Louis De Jong, Chief Revenue Officer at Geotab. “By bringing MAGTEC’s SafeSpeed directly into our platform, we’re providing fleets with a proactive tool to help enhance road safety and assist with regulatory compliance, all on one seamless platform.”

MAGTEC’s SafeSpeed system leverages a combination of GPS and speed limit data to dynamically adjust or limit vehicle speed. Already in use across a broad spectrum of fleets, SafeSpeed supports light to heavy-duty vehicles in government, parcel delivery, school transportation and other commercial sectors.

“Partnering with Geotab brings SafeSpeed to an entirely new level,” said Bob Morisset, CEO of MAGTEC. “Integrating SafeSpeed into Geotab’s platform will provide commercial fleets with both control and oversight to help reduce speed related incidents.”

About Geotab
Geotab is a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, with headquarters in Oakville, Ontario and Atlanta, Georgia. Our mission is to make the world safer, more efficient, and sustainable. We leverage advanced data analytics and AI to transform fleet performance and operations, reducing cost and driving efficiency. Backed by top data scientists and engineers, we serve over 55,000 global customers, processing 100 billion data points daily from more than 5 million vehicle subscriptions. Geotab is trusted by Fortune 500 organizations, mid-sized fleets, and the largest public sector fleets in the world, including the US Federal government. Committed to data security and privacy, we hold FIPS 140-3 and FedRAMP authorizations. Our open platform, ecosystem of outstanding partners, and Geotab Marketplace® deliver hundreds of fleet-ready third-party solutions. This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of innovation. Learn more at www.geotab.com and follow us on LinkedIn or visit Geotab News and Views.

About MAGTEC
MAGTEC specializes in developing and manufacturing intelligent vehicle control systems that help prevent speeding, enhance safety, and heighten security for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Its flagship retrofittable product, SafeSpeed® provides life-saving Intelligent Speed Limiting (advanced ISA) technology to control vehicle speed and enable fleets to safely disable a moving vehicle remotely. MAGTEC’S headquarters are in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and operates two wholly owned subsidiaries, MAGTEC Products (USA), Inc. and MAGTEC Asia, Inc. www.magtec.com

XS Brokers Appoints Jason Brudnick as Chief Information Officer

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XS Brokers Appoints Jason Brudnick as Chief Information Officer

XS Brokers, a premier independent insurance underwriting and wholesale brokerage group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Brudnick as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective September 2, 2025.

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Jason Brudnick
Headshot of XS Brokers CIO Jason Brudnick

Jason brings a wealth of experience in systems architecture, data management, and strategic technology leadership as Chief Technology Officer for Accession Risk Management Group; parent company of Risk Strategies and One80 Intermediaries.

In his new role, Jason will be instrumental in strengthening XS Brokers’ systems and operational processes. More importantly, he will lead the strategic growth initiative focused on aligning technology infrastructure with all facets of the business-from internal operations to client-facing platforms.

“Jason’s expertise and vision will be critical as we continue to evolve our digital capabilities,” said Eric Wirkus, CEO of XS Brokers. “His leadership will ensure our systems not only support our current needs but also drive innovation and scalability across all aspects of the organization.”

Jason’s appointment marks a significant step in XS Brokers’ investment in technology, systems, and infrastructure – enabling greater productivity, enhanced data intelligence, and deeper client engagements.

About XS Brokers
XS Brokers Insurance Agency (www.xsbrokers.com) is an independent binding authority and wholesale brokerage group headquartered in Massachusetts. XSB is a full-service insurance group providing leading-edge coverage solutions exclusively to retail agents and brokers in all 50 states. Since 1978, XSB has focused on providing a broad range of personal and commercial lines solutions, service excellence, and market agility to help retail agents drive growth. XSB continues to achieve double-digit growth and profit on our quest to Reach the Peak.

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