Rebuilt entirely on the Galaxy Watch8 platform, the new Bark Watch pairs a rugged aluminum design with Bark's award-winning advanced safety software to help kids stay safer from online threats

ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bark Technologies today announced the new Bark Watch (powered by Samsung Galaxy Watch8), developed in partnership with Samsung. Built natively on the premium Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm LTE) platform, [1]the device pairs Samsung's industry-leading hardware with Bark's AI-powered digital safety platform. The result is a durable, adult-grade smartwatch that kids will love, giving families a smarter first connected device for children ready for more independence.

This completely overhauled design from the original Bark Watch directly solves the primary problem facing modern parents. While families want to protect their children from digital dangers like cyberbullying, online predators, and explicit content, they also need a dependable device that can actually keep up with an active childhood. Many kids' watches are designed primarily for younger children, leaving older kids wanting something that feels more age-appropriate without sacrificing the safety features parents value. The new Bark Watch delivers a sleek Armor Aluminum timepiece, giving parents a reliable way to help keep their kids safe without the distractions of a smartphone.

The redesigned Bark Watch is a major leap forward for Bark's parental control lineup, giving parents stronger tools to protect their kids and giving kids more freedom to explore safely.

"Parents need a dependable way to help keep their kids safe when giving them a smartwatch," said Brian Bason, founder and CEO of Bark Technologies. "By building directly on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8, we are delivering our award-winning safety features on the best-in-class device, giving parents the utmost confidence in their family's security."

Meaningful Upgrades for Active Families

By migrating to the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 architecture, the new Bark Watch introduces significant performance updates built around the real-world needs of active families:

- Advanced Communication: Supports standalone LTE calling, group texting, speech-to-text dictation for composing messages, and text-to-speech playback that reads received messages aloud for children who need extra reading support.

- Hardware & Durability: Built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 with a modern round design, durable Armor Aluminum construction, and a IP68 durability rating.[2]

- Smart Health Tracking: Integrates health features, including fitness activity, step count, and more, all in one place,

- Expanded Safety Features: Features built-in Emergency SOS, [3]and GPS location tracking.

- Flexible Contact Controls: Offers customizable text and calling controls that can be scheduled by time of day based on parent preferences, evolving alongside a child's maturity and demonstrated responsibility.

- Style & Personalization: Includes Bluetooth headphone support and eight interchangeable watch band styles which are available for purchase.

Distraction-free Boundaries

What's even more important is what the watch leaves out, creating clean, distraction-free boundaries. The device features no social media apps, internet browsers, mobile games, unrestricted app downloads, or built-in camera hardware. However, Bark's award-winning AI platform runs quietly in the background, scanning incoming and outgoing media sent via text, instantly alerting parents to issues like cyberbullying, digital threats, or explicit content before it escalates.

Pricing and Availability

The next-generation Bark Watch is available today for $10/month for 24 months for the device, paired with a $15/month plan for cellular service and parental controls. Optional comprehensive device protection covering accidental damage, loss, or theft is available from Bark for $4/month.

To choose from the eight interchangeable band styles, review the full technical specifications, or order a device, visit the watch page at bark.us/bark-watch.

You can also follow @barktechnologies on social media for real-time updates, digital safety tips, and expert parenting advice.

About Bark Technologies

Bark Technologies is the trusted leader in online safety for kids and families, helping protect more than 7.5 million children at home and in over 3,600 schools and districts across the United States. Bark's AI-powered parental controls help families and educators navigate today's digital world by detecting potential issues such as cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, threats of violence, sexual content, and other risks—while giving parents greater visibility and children more independence.

Bark's suite of products includes the Bark app, Bark Phone, Bark Watch, Bark Home, Bark Sync, and its community initiatives, Bark for Schools and Connected Communities. Together, they provide AI-powered parental controls, safety alerts, content monitoring, sexting prevention, screen time management, web filtering, location sharing, and other tools designed to help families raise safer, healthier, and more digitally resilient kids.

Bark's award-winning technology monitors activity across more than 45 popular apps and platforms, as well as text messages, photos, videos, emails, chats, and files, alerting parents only when potential concerns are detected so they can step in early and help prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.

Learn more at bark.us.

1 4G LTE stand-alone connectivity only available on Galaxy Watch LTE specific models.

2 Consistent with IP68 rating, water resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue / dry after wet.

3 Requires network connection to notify emergency contact. GPS accuracy may be affected by obstructions to satellite signal such as buildings.

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Icentia nomme Sanjay Voleti au poste de président-directeur général

Un dirigeant expérimenté dans le domaine de la santé numérique va diriger la prochaine phase de croissance internationale d'Icentia, en mettant l'accent sur le développement de la présence de l'entreprise sur le marché américain

VILLE DE QUÉBEC, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icentia a nommé Sanjay Voleti au poste de président-directeur général. Ce dernier succède ainsi au cofondateur Pierre Paquet, qui a dirigé l'entreprise depuis ses débuts jusqu'à ce qu'elle devienne un acteur majeur dans l'enregistrement ECG ambulatoire. M. Voleti dirigera la prochaine phase de croissance de l'entreprise, en mettant l'accent sur le développement de l'adoption commerciale aux États-Unis.

M. Voleti apporte plus de deux décennies d'expérience à des postes de direction à l'échelle mondiale dans les domaines de la santé numérique, de l'intelligence artificielle, des semi-conducteurs et des technologies grand public. Il rejoint Icentia à un moment charnière de la croissance de l'entreprise, alors que celle-ci s'appuie sur sa présence internationale déjà bien établie pour accélérer son expansion commerciale, notamment aux États-Unis.

Sous la direction de M. Voleti, Icentia continuera d'investir dans l'enregistrement ECG ambulatoire, en mettant l'accent sur le déploiement technologique, l'acquisition de clients professionnels, ses activités à l'international et la satisfaction client. L'objectif de l'entreprise est de rendre ses solutions de diagnostic de bout en bout de plus en plus accessibles aux systèmes de santé, aux réseaux hospitaliers et aux cabinets de cardiologie du monde entier.

« Icentia a mis en place quelque chose de remarquable : une plateforme technologique qui répond à un besoin clinique réel, des solutions qui apportent de la valeur ajoutée aux médecins et aux patients, ainsi qu'une organisation dotée d'une solide assise internationale », a déclaré Sanjay Voleti, PDG d'Icentia. « Je me réjouis de travailler avec l'équipe pour renforcer l'influence d'Icentia, en particulier sur le marché américain. Notre priorité sera de faciliter l'adoption et le déploiement à grande échelle des solutions d'Icentia par les établissements de santé, tout en offrant une expérience client exceptionnelle. »

Des origines canadiennes à une entreprise internationale

Depuis qu'il a cofondé Icentia, Pierre Paquet a joué un rôle décisif dans la transformation de l'entreprise, qui est ainsi passée du statut de start-up canadienne spécialisée dans les technologies de la santé à celui d'organisation internationale. Sous sa direction, Icentia s'est implanté au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, en Irlande et aux États-Unis.

Cette transition intervient alors qu'Icentia entre dans une nouvelle phase de développement, disposant désormais de l'infrastructure, de la technologie et de la présence internationale nécessaires pour soutenir sa croissance future.

« Avoir participé à la création d'Icentia dès ses débuts et l'avoir vu devenir une entreprise internationale a été l'une des expériences les plus enrichissantes de ma carrière », a déclaré Pierre Paquet, cofondateur d'Icentia. « Nous avons mis en place une organisation solide, présente dans quatre pays, et avons fait de CardioSTAT® une plateforme de référence dans le domaine de l'enregistrement ECG ambulatoire en continu. Je suis fier des accomplissements de notre équipe, et je suis convaincu que l'entreprise est prête à entamer un nouveau chapitre. Le moment est venu de faire appel à un dirigeant doté de l'expérience nécessaire pour faire passer Icentia à la vitesse supérieure. Sanjay sait comment développer des entreprises technologiques à l'international, nouer des partenariats stratégiques et conquérir de vastes marchés. Son expérience internationale dans le domaine de la santé numérique et son parcours dans le développement d'entreprises technologiques, notamment grâce à son travail chez AliveCor, lui permettent de bien cerner tant les opportunités que les défis à venir. J'ai particulièrement hâte de voir ce qu'il va accomplir aux États-Unis. »

Une expérience avérée dans le domaine de la santé numérique et des technologies mondiales

Avant de rejoindre Icentia, M. Voleti était cofondateur et PDG d'Adventyx, une plateforme d'IA d'entreprise active dans le domaine de l'optimisation des moteurs génératifs (GEO).

Auparavant, il a occupé pendant près de six ans les fonctions de directeur de la stratégie et de directeur des activités chez AliveCor, où il était chargé de la stratégie d'entreprise, des partenariats commerciaux stratégiques et de l'expansion sur les marchés mondiaux des technologies d'ECG basées sur l'IA.

Au début de sa carrière, M. Voleti a occupé des postes de direction et de gestion d'entreprise chez Amazon et Texas Instruments, où il a dirigé des structures internationales, défini la stratégie produit et piloté des initiatives mondiales de lancement de produits à grande échelle.

« Pierre et son équipe ont fait le plus gros du travail : développer la technologie, implanter l'entreprise à l'international, et gagner la confiance des professionnels de santé et des patients », a déclaré M. Voleti. « Ce qui me passionne, c'est l'énorme potentiel de croissance qui s'offre à nous à partir d'ici : mettre nos solutions de diagnostic à la disposition d'un plus grand nombre d'établissements de santé et transformer la manière dont le monitoring cardiaque est assuré à grande échelle. »

À propos d'Icentia

Icentia est une entreprise spécialisée dans les technologies de santé, plus particulièrement dans les solutions de diagnostic cardiaque. Sa plateforme CardioSTAT® est conçue pour offrir aux professionnels de santé une surveillance cardiaque ambulatoire de haute qualité.

Présent au Canada, aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni et en Irlande, Icentia accompagne les établissements de santé et les professionnels de la cardiologie sur les marchés internationaux. L'entreprise s'attache à allier technologie innovante, valeur clinique et service client afin d'améliorer la prise en charge des diagnostics cardiaques.

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By Christy Schuster, LPC, Clinical Services Assistant Director of Residential Services at Youth Villages Inner Harbour

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to bring a critical issue to the forefront of our conversations. While suicide prevention is a year-round concern, dedicating a month to raise awareness helps us pause, reflect and take collective action to support those at risk.

Why Suicide Prevention Month matters

Suicide is not just a mental health issue – it's a public health issue. Taking time to focus on it enhances understanding, reduces stigma and encourages open dialogue. When we talk about suicide prevention, we empower communities to recognize warning signs and respond with compassion and support.

Recognizing the signs in youth

Young people may not always show obvious signs of distress. Some may withdraw from activities they once enjoyed, while others may appear to function normally but lack their usual energy or enthusiasm. Subtle changes in behavior, mood or social engagement can be early indicators of internal struggles.

One major risk factor is social media. While it connects us, it also fosters harmful comparisons. Teens may internalize unrealistic portrayals of success and happiness, leading to feelings of inadequacy.

Also, beware of the growing influence of misleading AI-generated content pretending to be legitimate, clinically backed advice. This can be especially worrisome for those experiencing suicidal thoughts, where timely, compassionate and expert human intervention is critical.

Parents and caregivers should engage in open conversations about what their children are seeing and feeling online.

What parents and educators can do

- Monitor social media use, but more importantly, talk about it.

- Create safe spaces for open dialogue without judgement.

- Reduce access to lethal means by locking up firearms and medication in the home

- Use tools like the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a simple, evidence-based screening tool available for parents and teachers.

- Know the resources: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for support.

When to take action

If a child expresses suicidal thoughts – even casually – it should always be taken seriously. Whether it is a cry for help or a deeper issue, early intervention is key. Ask direct questions, listen without judgement and seek professional help immediately. If the child already has a mental health provider, reach out to them. Take a moment to assess whether the young person has access to potentially dangerous items, including medications or weapons. If there is immediate concern, call 988 or reach out to a local mental health service. Remain with the young person, or enlist a trusted support person, until help arrives or a safety plan is established.

Understanding the warning signs

Suicidal ideation may accompany:

- Mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression

- Increased alcohol or drug use

- Too much or too little sleep

- Medication side effects

- Unresolved trauma, including exposure to distressing news or personal experiences

- Social rejection, especially among vulnerable populations of young people

- Relief or sudden improvement

These issues often go unspoken. That's why it's vital to foster environments where young people feel safe to share their struggles.

Breaking the stigma

Talking about suicide is hard. Many fear bringing it up might make things worse. But research shows the opposite: asking about suicidal thoughts can open the door to healing. We must shift from silence to support, from judgment to understanding.

A call to action

As we honor Suicide Prevention Month, let's commit to:

- Listening more deeply

- Asking the hard questions

- Being present for those who need us

- Educating ourselves and others

- Safety plan to reduce access to means for suicide

Let's also support initiatives like the Zero Suicide framework, which emphasizes systemic, compassionate care for those at risk. At Youth Villages, we're proud to be part of this movement.

To every young person struggling: you are not alone. Your people are out there. Sometimes it takes time to find them, but they exist – and they care. Until then, we must be the bridge that keeps hope alive.

Christy Schuster is a counselor and a supervisor. She has held multiple roles during her tenure at Youth Villages' Inner Harbour residential program for youth and adolescents in Douglasville, Georgia, beginning initially as an intern 25 years ago. She is the mother of two, a college football fan and avid coffee drinker who sees her daily work as a ministry.

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The pivotal trial results prove AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI achieves >99% imageability and unmatched diagnostic accuracy using just a single image per eye, with both portable and tabletop devices, powering the industry's first practical fully autonomous diabetic eye exam screening technology.

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AEYE Health, the leader in ophthalmic AI and retinal diagnostics and the developer of AEYE-DS, today announced the peer-reviewed publication of its prospective, controlled pivotal trials results in Frontiers in Digital Health. The landmark paper, titled "Autonomous AI-driven point-of-care screening for diabetic retinopathy compared to reading center multi-expert clinical review: results from three prospective controlled pivotal validation studies with AEYE-DS in over 1,200 patients," reveals the multi-center clinical validation trials that earned the company its groundbreaking U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approvals.

AEYE-DS is an FDA-cleared fully autonomous AI solution for diabetic retinopathy, eliminating the need for physician interpretation. Compatible with both handheld and tabletop cameras, it stands as the only portable solution on the market and the only solution to require just a single image per eye. The solution features over 99% gradeability ("imageability") of patients to be screened, ensuring exceptional practicality in real-world clinical settings, with rare need for dilation.

The newly published research details the prospective multi-center clinical trials' validation results across three trials (AEYE-1, AEYE-2, and AEYE-3) involving over 1,200 patients with diabetes, establishing the rigorous clinical foundation that earned AEYE-DS its two approvals from the FDA.

Diabetic retinopathy remains the leading cause of preventable blindness in working-age adults in the US. Despite clinical guidelines recommending annual eye exams, over 60% of patients skip screenings due to accessibility barriers and specialist shortages. The peer-reviewed publication highlights how AEYE-DS eliminates these barriers by bringing AI diabetic eye exams directly to the point of care:

- First & Only Portable Autonomous AI: Validated diagnostic performance using both portable handheld and tabletop cameras, making AEYE Health the market's only solution offering an FDA-cleared portable handheld option.

- Single-Image & Non-Dilated Efficiency: As the only solution requiring just one image per eye for the analysis, AEYE-DS significantly reduces screening time, complexity, and improves patient comfort.

- Groundbreaking Diagnostic Accuracy: Demonstrated outstanding sensitivity (92%-93% for the portable solution, 93% for tabletop) and specificity (89%-94% for the portable solution, 91.4% for tabletop) for detecting more-than-mild diabetic retinopathy (mtmDR).

- 100% Sensitivity for Severe Cases: Achieved a 100% sensitivity rate for ETDRS ≥ 43, including all severe diabetic retinopathy cases across all 3 clinical trials, ensuring critical high-risk cases are never missed.

- >99% Imageability: AEYE-DS successfully analyzed >99% of patient images across all 3 clinical trials, delivering instant diagnostic results and virtually eliminating ungradable image rejections.

- 99% Intra-Operator Repeatability: Proven reliable when operated by general clinic staff rather than eye care specialists, ensuring seamless integration into daily primary care workflows.

"The data from AEYE-DS's three clinical trials speak for themselves. AEYE-DS finally makes diabetic eye exams practical at the point of care: portable and tabletop devices, just one image per eye, no dilation, and best-in-class diagnostic efficacy. No other FDA-cleared solution does any of that," said Dr. Zack Dvey-Aharon, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO of AEYE Health. "With this groundbreaking clinical evidence, a screening workflow that can be completed by staff members in just one minute, and seamless EHR integration, we expect AEYE-DS to continue its rapid expansion across the United States and become the new American standard for diabetic eye exams."

About AEYE Health

AEYE Health is a digital health company delivering fully autonomous AI-based diagnostic screening solutions for retinal imaging, with best-in-class clinical results and superior usability. Its diabetic retinopathy screening solution, AEYE-DS, is the fastest growing solution in the US for diabetic eye exams. The company aims to make diagnostic screening practical, accurate, and accessible. AEYE Health enables point-of-care screening for diabetic retinopathy, helping ensure that patients with diabetes are screened regularly. AEYE-DS is the only FDA-cleared autonomous AI for diabetic retinopathy that requires just 1 image per eye and the only approved AI for a portable camera. A pioneer and leader in Oculomics, AEYE Health's AEYE-X is a comprehensive health assessment platform that screens for more than 100 indications, making it the industry's broadest and most advanced Oculomics platform.

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America's leading Halloween retailer drops an exclusive collab inspired by the world's most iconic aircraft.

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Halloween and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are joining forces to bring one of the most recognizable sights in the sky to American households for the first time. Together, the two iconic brands are unveiling the first officially licensed Goodyear Blimp Costume inspired by the legendary airships.

"We're always looking for new ways to make Halloween bigger, more memorable and more fun for our fans," said Kym Sarkos, Executive Vice President at Spirit Halloween. "Partnering with the Goodyear Blimp gave us the chance to take that mission to new heights and bring a little Halloween magic to the skies in a way we know our fans will love."

THE SOARING SPECS

When partnering with an icon like the Goodyear Blimp, Spirit Halloween knew there was only one way to do it: go big, literally. With the limited edition Goodyear Blimp Costume ($79.99), fans can make a grand entrance in sky-high style in the inflatable Goodyear Blimp that generations have come to know and love. Crafted from lightweight materials and featuring a built-in, battery-powered fan for easy inflation at the flip of a switch, the costume is a showstopper in more ways than one.

FIND IT BEFORE IT FLIES AWAY

The Goodyear Blimp Costume is here and ready to soar, but not for long. This limited-edition costume is available exclusively at SpiritHalloween.com while supplies last.

"Enthusiasm for the Goodyear brand goes way beyond our tires and the blimp," said Julianne Roberts, Senior Director, Marketing, at Goodyear. "For years, we've seen loyal customers make their own Goodyear Blimp costumes so partnering with Spirit Halloween helps us take that tradition to fans nationwide."

Visit SpiritHalloween.com and follow @SpiritHalloween on social media to catch the latest spooky arrivals, store openings, and Halloween essentials before they vanish into thin air.

For the latest Goodyear Blimp news and flight schedules, cruise over to Goodyear.com/blimp or follow @goodyearblimp on social media.

About Spirit

Spirit Halloween is the largest Halloween retailer in North America. With over 1,550 seasonal locations across North America, Spirit is the one-stop destination for all things Halloween. For more than four decades, Spirit has created immersive and interactive experiences for shoppers, complete with a unique and vast assortment of costumes and accessories for infants, toddlers, children, 'tweens, teens, and adults, along with exclusive décor and animatronics you won't find anywhere else. For more information, please visit SpiritHalloween.com.

About the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

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Third-party laboratory testing and field applications demonstrate the potential of Locus glycolipid technology to reduce soil density and improve water movement

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Locus Agriculture is expanding the use of Unpac®, its glycolipid-based soil conditioner, across row and specialty crop production systems where soil compaction and restricted water movement can limit root development and crop performance.

Soil compaction is a widespread production challenge. A USDA Economic Research Service analysis found that growers identified soil compaction as a resource concern on 22% of surveyed wheat, soybean, oat and cotton fields.

Dense, compacted soils can restrict root development and limit a crop's ability to access available water and nutrients. Unpac uses fermentation-derived glycolipid technology to reduce surface tension, helping water penetrate and spread more effectively through the soil profile and create more favorable conditions for root development.

Third-party laboratory testing for Unpac demonstrated reduced soil density across a range of moisture levels in agricultural soils collected from California's Central Coast and Central Valley. Testing also found improved water penetration through both soil types compared with untreated water.

"Compaction is more than a soil problem. It's a crop performance problem," said Dave Dyson, lead agronomist at Locus Agriculture. "When roots encounter dense soil, they have a harder time exploring the soil profile for the water and nutrients the crop needs. Unpac gives growers another tool for improving that root-zone environment."

Crop applications demonstrate versatility

Unpac is being incorporated into production programs across a range of cropping systems, including specialty crops where soil structure and root-zone conditions can have a significant impact on crop development and ultimately, yields.

In potato production, Unpac can be applied in-furrow as part of a crop program to help create a looser growing medium as roots and tubers develop. Locus field experience with programs combining Unpac and its microbial technology has shown yield increases ranging from 10% to 15%.

California strawberry growers are also incorporating Unpac into production systems to address soil compaction associated with raised-bed construction. Applied through drip irrigation beneath plastic-covered beds, Unpac helps improve root-zone conditions. Locus agronomists have observed looser soil conditions that allow strawberry roots to penetrate more effectively.

"Growers already have significant investments in fertility, water and crop protection in every acre," said Jason McGarrh, vice president of Locus Agriculture. "When compaction restricts the root system, the crop can have a harder time accessing those resources. Improving root-zone conditions gives growers another way to protect the productivity of the inputs they have already paid for."

A different approach to soil compaction

Unpac is designed to address compaction through soil-water interactions rather than mechanical disturbance. At a field application rate of approximately 4 fluid ounces per acre, the product reduces surface tension, helping water spread laterally and penetrate more effectively through the soil.

By improving water movement into soil micropores, Unpac helps create root-zone conditions that support root penetration and access to available water and nutrients, while fitting into existing crop-management programs.

Expanding glycolipid technology in agriculture

Unpac represents one agricultural application of Locus FS' fermentation-derived glycolipid technology. While Locus Agriculture's microbial products work through biological activity, glycolipid-based products such as Unpac use functional molecules produced through fermentation to address physical and chemical challenges within crop-production systems.

Locus Agriculture is continuing to expand its crop-performance portfolio across biologicals, inoculants, foliar products, soil solutions and adjuvants. The company is applying its microbial and fermentation-derived technologies to develop products that address root development, nutrient efficiency, soil and water management, and spray performance throughout the crop-production cycle.

For more information about Unpac, visit the Unpac product page. Explore the complete Locus Agriculture portfolio at Locus Agriculture overview.

Media Contact: Matt Prissel, [email protected]

About Locus FS

Locus Fermentation Solutions (Locus FS) is a USA-based biotechnology company developing innovative agricultural, industrial and specialty chemical solutions powered by proprietary microbial technologies and biosurfactants. Through Locus Agriculture, the company helps growers improve soil health, nutrient efficiency, crop resilience and yield potential with science-driven biological products designed to deliver measurable agronomic and economic value.

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Aeson Power présente des solutions avancées de batteries auxiliaires au sodium-ion au salon Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

FRANCFORT, Allemagne, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aeson Power, marque australienne de premier plan dans le domaine de la technologie des batteries au sodium-ion, présente sa gamme de batteries automobiles au salon Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. Outre ses solutions de batteries au sodium-ion pour le démarrage et les systèmes start-stop, largement déployées sur le marché de la rechange, Aeson Power présente conjointement des solutions de batteries auxiliaires au sodium-ion destinées aux véhicules électriques et aux véhicules utilitaires.

Lors de ce salon, Aeson Power rencontre des constructeurs automobiles, des équipementiers, des distributeurs et des partenaires du marché des pièces de rechange. Les discussions portent principalement sur les solutions au sodium-ion destinées aux applications de démarrage, de système start-stop et d'alimentation auxiliaire sur différentes plateformes de véhicules.

Technologie au sodium-ion pour les applications automobiles

Les batteries au sodium-ion d'Aeson Power, destinées au démarrage et au système start-stop, sont conçues pour fournir une puissance de démarrage instantanée, une recharge rapide et d'excellentes performances de démarrage à froid, le tout dans un format léger. Offrant des performances sur une large plage de températures et une durée de vie plus de trois fois supérieure à celle des batteries plomb-acide classiques dans les applications start-stop, ces batteries sont conçues pour garantir la fiabilité au démarrage, une récupération rapide de l'énergie et une durabilité à long terme. Cette gamme de produits s'est imposée à grande échelle sur le marché des pièces de rechange, avec plus de 100 000 unités en circulation et des ventes dans plus de 30 pays, s'affirmant ainsi comme la solution de remplacement idéale des batteries au plomb.

L'entreprise présente également des solutions de batteries auxiliaires au sodium-ion destinées aux véhicules électriques et aux véhicules utilitaires, qui fournissent une alimentation auxiliaire et de secours à basse tension aux systèmes du véhicule pendant le stationnement et à d'autres moments où le moteur principal ne fonctionne pas.

« La technologie au sodium-ion offre un potentiel plus large pour les applications automobiles, au-delà des batteries de démarrage classiques », a déclaré Shirley Zhang, directrice générale d'Aeson Power. « Ses caractéristiques en font une solution particulièrement adaptée aux applications d'alimentation auxiliaire et de secours. Compte tenu de ses avantages potentiels en termes de coût, de performances et de durabilité, nous pensons que la technologie au sodium-ion peut jouer un rôle important dans les systèmes automobiles basse tension de nouvelle génération. »

Partenariat OEM et expansion commerciale

S'appuyant sur son expérience dans le secteur des pièces de rechange, Aeson Power se lance sur le marché des équipements d'origine (OEM) pour les chargeuses frontales en collaboration avec le groupe Xupai, fort de plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans le secteur des batteries. Cette collaboration rassemble des compétences en matière de R&D sur les batteries, de systèmes de gestion de batterie (BMS), d'essais et d'intégration de systèmes, afin de développer des solutions prêtes à la production destinées aux systèmes auxiliaires des véhicules électriques et aux systèmes start-stop des véhicules à moteur à combustion interne. Le vif intérêt suscité par le salon Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 ne fait que renforcer cette dynamique.

À propos d'Aeson Power

Aeson Power est une entreprise australienne pionnière dans le domaine des technologies de batteries de nouvelle génération, qui propose des solutions avancées à base de sodium-ion aux marchés automobiles mondiaux. Aeson Power conçoit, développe et commercialise des batteries hautement fiables destinées notamment au secteur automobile et au stockage d'énergie.

Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.aesonpower.com

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Milestone follows completion of Greenwood facility expansion to 3 GW of annual solar cell manufacturing capacity

GREENWOOD, S.C., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ES Foundry, a U.S. manufacturer of high-performance crystalline solar cells, today announced that its Greenwood, South Carolina manufacturing facility has achieved ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications following a comprehensive Integrated Management System (IMS) audit that concluded with zero major and zero minor nonconformities.

The certifications come as ES Foundry continues to scale its U.S. manufacturing operations, following the recent completion of a 2 GW expansion that brought the Greenwood facility to 3 GW of annual solar cell manufacturing capacity. The audit and certification process was completed during this period of rapid operational growth, requiring teams across the organization to demonstrate that quality, environmental and occupational health and safety systems were being implemented consistently as production expanded.

The independent integrated audit assessed ES Foundry's quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems as a unified framework across its manufacturing operations. The resulting certifications establish an internationally recognized management system baseline for how the company manages product quality, environmental performance, workplace safety and continuous improvement.

"Domestic manufacturing isn't defined by scale alone. It is built through strong standards, disciplined execution and systems that support consistent performance," said Lionel Moss, General Manager of Operations for ES Foundry. "Achieving all three certifications with zero nonconformities while expanding our manufacturing operations is an important milestone for our team and a strong validation of the operational foundation we are building as we scale U.S. solar cell production."

The Integrated Management System applies to the manufacture, testing and delivery of monocrystalline photovoltaic solar cells, including associated procurement, material handling, quality assurance, environmental management and occupational health and safety processes that influence product conformity, environmental performance and worker well-being.

The three certifications include:

- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems, which establishes requirements for consistent quality, process control, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems, which provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities, risks and performance.

- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, which establishes requirements for proactively managing workplace health and safety risks.

Building Operational Discipline from the Inside

Achieving the certifications required teams across Quality, Engineering and Operations to demonstrate not only documented processes, but also an integrated approach to managing performance, risk, corrective actions and continuous improvement.

During the audit, several areas of ES Foundry's management system were highlighted as strengths, including:

- Performance management: Fourteen operational objectives spanning quality, environmental performance and safety are actively defined, monitored and measured against established targets.

- Governance and internal review: ES Foundry's internal audit program demonstrated a structured and detailed approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and strengthening compliance. Its management review process evaluates operating performance, risks and environmental considerations with company leadership.

- Corrective and preventive action: The company maintains a formal corrective action system incorporating 8D root-cause analysis to identify issues, determine underlying causes and implement lasting corrective measures.

- Emergency preparedness: Documented planning and response procedures address scenarios including fire alarms, severe weather and chemical releases or spills, with records maintained as part of the company's management system.

As part of this ongoing process, ES Foundry built internal auditing capabilities across the organization. To date, 12 employees across the Quality, Engineering and Operations teams have completed the internal auditor qualification process, helping embed accountability and continuous improvement directly within day-to-day manufacturing operations.

"Scaling domestic manufacturing requires more than adding capacity. It requires the systems, accountability and discipline to perform consistently at that scale," said Alex Zhu, CEO of ES Foundry. "Completing our expansion to 3 GW while strengthening these management systems demonstrates the kind of manufacturing platform we are building — one designed to deliver reliable, high-quality solar cells as U.S. demand continues to grow."

Certification as a Starting Point

ES Foundry views the certifications as an operational baseline rather than an endpoint.

As production continues to scale, the company is focused on translating its Integrated Management System into increasingly consistent execution on the manufacturing floor, including stronger operational discipline, standardized 5S workplace practices and greater use of automated, cloud-based systems that integrate quality, environmental and safety requirements into everyday workflows.

"A clean audit is something our team should be proud of, but certification itself is not the objective," Moss said. "The objective is safer operations, fewer quality incidents, stronger processes and consistently delivering cells our customers can depend on. These standards give us another tool to hold ourselves accountable as we grow."

The certifications are one part of ES Foundry's broader effort to establish a scalable, reliable and disciplined domestic manufacturing platform capable of supporting the expanding U.S. solar supply chain.

About ES Foundry

Based in South Carolina, ES Foundry is accelerating the U.S. solar industry by onshoring the manufacturing of crystalline solar cells. Its state-of-the-art Greenwood facility produces high-quality, bankable cells that meet the needs of U.S. panel manufacturers and the supply chain demands of developers and EPCs. Purpose-built for Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance, ES Foundry operates with fully non-FEOC ownership, leadership and financing, ensuring transparent supply chains and verified eligibility for incentives, including the domestic content bonus. Backed by a team of seasoned industry veterans, ES Foundry delivers reliable, U.S.-made products that drive the growth and sustainability of clean energy. Follow ES Foundry on LinkedIn and Bluesky for the latest updates.

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MSA Safety lance l'A1X : l'ancrage à vide WinGrip de nouvelle génération pour l'entretien aéronautique

PITTSBURGH, 9 septembre 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety a annoncé le lancement de l'A1X™, son tout dernier ancrage à vide WinGrip® conçu pour rendre l'entretien des avions plus sûr, plus rapide et plus polyvalent. L'ancrage à vide WinGrip® A1X™ est la dernière déclinaison du système AIO (All-In-One) WinGrip® de MSA, qui a fait ses preuves. Il offre une solution plus légère et plus compacte, répondant aux exigences des opérations modernes de l'entretien aéronautique.

Conçu pour s'adapter au mode de fonctionnement des équipes d'entretien

L'ancrage à vide A1X permet de créer un point d'ancrage sûr et non invasif sur les surfaces des ailes d'un avion grâce à la technologie d'aspiration sous vide. Il est conçu pour permettre aux techniciens d'entretien de travailler en toute sécurité sur les ailes et le fuselage sans endommager l'appareil. L'ancrage à vide A1X fonctionne grâce à des bouteilles rechargeables d'air ou de gaz qui produisent la force d'aspiration nécessaire aux points d'ancrage.

Développé en étroite collaboration avec nos clients et perfectionné grâce aux retours d'expérience concrets des équipes d'entretien, l'ancrage à vide A1X a été spécialement conçu pour supprimer les obstacles pratiques susceptibles d'empêcher les équipes de déployer des équipements de protection contre les chutes sur le terrain.

Pesant seulement 7 kg – soit 35 % de moins que son prédécesseur – et avec un diamètre réduit à 350 mm (contre 480 mm auparavant), l'ancrage à vide A1X est plus facile à transporter et à manipuler que les modèles précédents. Le système pneumatique repensé permet de doubler le nombre de repositionnements d'ancrages réalisables à partir d'une seule bouteille, ce qui réduit la nécessité de transporter des bouteilles de rechange et rationalise le travail des techniciens intervenant dans des conditions dans lesquelles le temps est compté.

Compatibilité étendue avec les appareils

L'une des avancées les plus importantes de l'ancrage à vide A1X est l'élargissement de sa compatibilité. Grâce à la réduction du diamètre du patin, l'ancrage à vide A1X peut désormais être utilisé sur des aéronefs de plus petite taille qui, auparavant n'étaient pas compatibles avec la technologie WinGrip, notamment les jets d'affaires, les avions privés et les avions de ligne commerciaux. L'ancrage à vide A1X est homologué par tous les grands constructeurs aéronautiques, notamment Airbus et Boeing, ce qui permet aux équipes d'entretien de l'utiliser en toute confiance dans le cadre de leurs procédures de routine.

Conçu pour tous les environnements

L'ancrage à vide A1X est spécialement conçu pour fonctionner sans composants électroniques et il peut être utilisé en toute sécurité dans des environnements dans lesquels des vapeurs de carburant peuvent être présentes, notamment lors des opérations de ravitaillement. En outre, comme il ne comporte aucun composant électrique, l'ancrage à vide A1X ne présente aucun risque d'inflammation. Un système d'alarme sonore intégré fournit des informations en temps réel sur l'état de l'appareil et celui-ci peut conserver son étanchéité même en cas d'interruption du débit.

Entièrement autonome grâce à son réservoir d'air intégré, l'ancrage à vide A1X ne nécessite aucune alimentation en air externe ni aucune infrastructure fixe, ce qui le rend tout aussi efficace dans un hangar d'entretien, sur le tarmac ou dans un site isolé. Le système est conçu pour fonctionner de manière fiable dans des conditions environnementales très variées, qu'il s'agisse d'installations situées en haute altitude ou de climats chauds ou froids.

Spécialement conçu pour les contrôles A et B

L'ancrage à vide WinGrip A1X est optimisé pour l'entretien en ligne et les opérations de contrôle A et B normalisées dans le secteur aérien. Lors des opérations de contrôle A et B, pour lesquelles la rapidité et la flexibilité sont primordiales, la portabilité de l'ancrage à vide A1X permet à un seul technicien de déployer et de repositionner l'un des deux points d'ancrage de manière autonome, sans avoir recours à une infrastructure de ligne de vie aérienne ni à du personnel supplémentaire. Pour les opérations d'inspection C et D de plus grande envergure nécessitant la présence simultanée de plusieurs techniciens sur l'aile, les systèmes WinGrip de MSA, équipés d'une ligne de vie complète, restent disponibles.

Une innovation axée sur le client pour l'entretien aéronautique

« L'ancrage à vide A1X a été développé en tenant compte des retours des personnes qui utilisent WinGrip au quotidien », a déclaré José Sanchez, vice-président senior de MSA Safety et président des activités EMEA. « Nous savons que si un outil n'est pas utilisé, il ne protège personne ; c'est pourquoi nous nous attachons à éliminer tous les obstacles qui séparent un technicien de son équipement de sécurité. Le résultat : l'ancrage WinGrip le plus performant et le plus compact que nous ayons jamais conçu, compatible avec une gamme d'appareils plus importante que n'importe quelle génération d'ancrage précédente. Dans un secteur où chaque minute compte, nous pensons que l'ancrage à vide A1X établit une nouvelle référence en matière de travaux en hauteur sur les avions. »

L'ancrage à vide A1X est livré avec deux points d'ancrage : l'un sert d'unité d'ancrage à vide principale au sein du kit d'ancrage à vide WinGrip, tandis que l'autre, dit « volant », sert à réaliser des configurations d'ancrage triangulées ; il est également fourni avec un vérin pneumatique dédié, une conduite de pression et un ensemble d'équipements de protection individuelle. Chaque kit peut être conçu pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques du client.

Disponible et exposé au salon MRO Europe

L'ancrage anti-chute A1X sera présenté au salon MRO Europe en octobre 2026 et l'équipe de MSA Safety sera à votre disposition pour des démonstrations de produits et des entretiens individuels.

Pour plus d'informations sur l'ancrage à vide A1X, cliquez ici.

À propos de MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE : MSA) est le leader mondial des produits, technologies et solutions de sécurité avancés. Poussée par sa mission unique de sécurité, l'entreprise est à la pointe de l'innovation en matière de sécurité depuis 1914. Elle protège les travailleurs et les infrastructures dans le monde entier sur un large éventail de marchés finaux, tout en créant une valeur durable pour les actionnaires. Avec un chiffre d'affaires de 1,9 milliard de dollars en 2025, MSA Safety a son siège à Cranberry Township, en Pennsylvanie, et emploie une équipe de plus de 5 300 collaborateurs dans plus de 40 sites internationaux. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez consulter le site www.MSASafety.com.

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RENO, Nev., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity Insider News Commentary - For most of the past four decades, American nuclear was a story about decline. Reactors closed, mines shut, and the enrichment business moved offshore. That has reversed, and the reversal has an unusual feature: the decisive counterparty in almost every segment is now the federal government. DataM Intelligence sizes the global uranium market at approximately US$9.73 billion in 2025, rising to roughly US$13.59 billion by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate of about 4.86%, with uranium demand projected to rise around 28% by 2030 and to nearly double by 2040. What that forecast does not capture is where the decisions get made.

Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (NASDAQ: NUCL), Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC), Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU), Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU), and NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE: SMR).

The enrichment segment shows the pattern most clearly. Mordor Intelligence estimates the uranium enrichment market at approximately US$14.24 billion in 2025, growing to roughly US$22.16 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of about 9.25%, with demand for high-assay low-enriched uranium, the fuel most advanced reactors require, growing considerably faster than the conventional segment. In January 2026 the U.S. Department of Energy awarded approximately US$2.7 billion in contracts to expand domestic enrichment capacity across both low-enriched uranium and HALEU.

Supply concentration is the reason. According to the World Nuclear Association, Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia together account for close to 75% of global uranium mine output, with Kazakhstan alone at roughly 39% of world supply in 2024. Russian enrichment services covered a substantial share of United States requirements before the 2024 import ban. A country that has decided nuclear is a strategic priority, and that finds most of the fuel cycle sitting outside its borders, has only one fast lever: policy.

So the federal government has become the sector's largest customer, its principal lender, its permitting authority and, through the Reactor Pilot Program and comparable frameworks, an alternative licensing route. Every one of those is a decision made by an agency rather than by a market. That has a practical consequence for how companies in this sector are built. Geology, metallurgy and engineering remain necessary. They are no longer sufficient. Access to the policy process has become an operating input, and companies have started resourcing it the way they resource drilling.

Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: NUCL) Expands Government Affairs and Uranium Advisory Capabilities

- Engaged LSN Partners for government affairs, strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement services.

- Mandate covers domestic uranium production, advanced nuclear technologies, critical minerals policy, energy security, permitting and regulatory matters, and federal funding and procurement opportunities.

- Outreach to extend to relevant federal agencies and to key state governments, including Oregon and Nevada.

- Appointed Blake Steele, former President and CEO of Azarga Uranium Corp., as an advisor on uranium strategy.

- Flagship Aurora Uranium Project is being advanced toward a Pre-Feasibility Study scheduled for completion in late 2027.

Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: NUCL), a next-generation nuclear energy company that owns one of the largest conventional, measured and indicated uranium deposits in the United States, announced on September 9, 2026 that it has engaged LSN Partners and has appointed Blake Steele as an advisor. Further detail is available at eaglenuclear.com.

LSN Partners will support the Company's federal and state public-sector objectives across domestic uranium production, advanced nuclear technologies, critical minerals policy, energy security, permitting and regulatory matters, and federal funding and procurement opportunities. The engagement extends to outreach with relevant federal agencies and with key state governments, including Oregon and Nevada. The Aurora deposit sits along the Oregon-Nevada border, and its permitting path runs through both federal and state authorities.

Blake Steele previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Azarga Uranium Corp., where he led the advancement of a portfolio of United States uranium assets through that company's acquisition by enCore Energy Corp. in 2022. That is direct, recent experience taking American uranium projects through development and a transaction, which is a narrower skill set than general mining experience and a scarcer one after four decades of domestic contraction.

"Eagle continues to work towards the development of an integrated nuclear energy platform combining domestic uranium resources with advanced SMR technology," said Eagle CEO Mark Mukhija. "As we advance Aurora and our broader nuclear energy initiatives, we believe it is important to be actively engaged in the federal and state policy discussions impacting the future of domestic uranium production and nuclear energy. LSN brings significant experience across government affairs and strategic advisory services, which we're confident will benefit Eagle as we move forward."

On Steele's appointment, Mukhija added that Steele has direct experience advancing United States uranium assets and a proven track record of success in building value around domestic uranium projects, and that the experience will be particularly relevant as the Company advances Aurora.

Eagle's flagship Aurora Uranium Project, located along the Oregon-Nevada border, is one of the largest undeveloped uranium deposits in the United States. The Aurora deposit carries 32.75 million pounds Indicated and 4.98 million pounds Inferred of near-surface uranium resource under S-K 1300, with the Mineral Resource Estimate and related Technical Report Summary completed by BBA USA Inc. in August 2025. The adjacent Cordex deposit is described by the Company as having the potential to expand the project's overall resource inventory. Eagle also holds access to certain small modular reactor technology, which is the second half of what it describes as an integrated nuclear platform.

There are several risks associated with the Company's plans.

Eagle Nuclear Energy is a development-stage company with no mineral reserve defined at Aurora, no production and no revenue. The engagement of a government affairs firm and the appointment of an advisor are service arrangements. Neither generates revenue, secures a permit, guarantees federal funding or procurement, nor assures any policy or regulatory outcome. The Pre-Feasibility Study is scheduled for completion in late 2027, which is a stated schedule rather than a commitment, and studies of this kind routinely slip. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability, and Inferred resources carry particular uncertainty. Developing a uranium project is capital intensive and would require financing well beyond anything raised to date, which could dilute existing holders. The Company became public through a business combination with a special purpose acquisition company, a route associated with volatility, dilution and limited operating history as a public company, and it has identified the risk that it cannot maintain its Nasdaq listing. Uranium prices are volatile, and federal policy support can be reduced, delayed or redirected by appropriations, litigation or a change of administration. Readers should review the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov in full.

Read this and more news for Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: NUCL) at: https://equity-insider.com

The Nuclear sector has some interesting things happening with the nuclear fuel cycle, the same dependence is visible at every stage:

Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE American: UEC) shows what the permitting constraint looks like for a company already in production. It controls the largest uranium resource base and the most licensed production capacity in the United States, approximately 12 million pounds per year across hub-and-spoke in-situ recovery platforms in Wyoming and South Texas.

On April 8, 2026 the Company announced it had received approval from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and commenced production at Burke Hollow, which it describes as the first new United States ISR operation in over a decade, giving it two active producing platforms. Third quarter fiscal 2026 disclosure reported approximately US$794 million of liquid assets and no debt. The results were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K.

The telling remark came earlier in the year. Reporting second quarter results, management noted that expanded ISR capacity in Wyoming and South Texas was awaiting final regulatory approvals, and described the industry as experiencing regulatory growing pains at a level of activity not seen in the United States in over fifteen years. Built capacity sitting idle pending an agency decision is the clearest possible illustration of why companies in this sector now treat the regulatory interface as an operating function.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU) is the segment where the federal government is not merely the regulator but the customer. The Company operates the only Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensed HALEU production facility in the United States, at Piketon, Ohio, and has produced HALEU for the Department of Energy under contract since 2023.