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WARSAW, Poland, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nomagic, a leading robotics company applying advanced Physical AI to warehouse automation, has appointed Markus Wulfmeier, formerly of Google DeepMind, as Chief Scientist. In this newly created role, Dr. Wulfmeier will lead Nomagic’s research on Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, accelerating the company’s Robotics Foundation Model (RFM), a next-generation AI system designed to generalize across complex physical tasks. Working with Nomagic’s engineering and research teams, he will leverage the company’s “Library of Chaos” – an ever-growing proprietary dataset of millions of real-world edge cases collected from live warehouse operations – to train and validate…
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Howard University and Autodesk today announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership through a $1.95 million unrestricted donation to support the development of a construction engineering and management program in Howard’s College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). The announcement comes as the university announced today the grand opening of the CEA Makerspace, a collaborative space focused on AI-powered design and digital fabrication where students can transform ideas into prototypes using the same technologies as industry professionals. “This investment reflects the strength of our partnership with Autodesk and our shared commitment to preparing students to lead in a technology-driven world. At Howard University, we are grounded in a…
Dallas, TX, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dallas, TX — Freeman, a global leader in events, today released its latest Freeman Trends Report, Unpacking XLNC: The future of adult learning at conferences and tradeshows. The research finds that 70% of attendees rank in-person events as their top source of professional learning, ahead of webinars, on-demand platforms, and social channels. But the report also reveals a critical disconnect: while in-person events create stronger engagement, connection, and retention, many learning experiences inside events are not designed to fully deliver on that advantage. “We’re entering a new era of learning where people don’t measure value by how much content they consume, but…
DENVER, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, today announced the grand opening of Under Canvas Yosemite, marking the brand’s first location in California. Set on 85 acres of forested mountainside in California’s Sierra Nevada, Under Canvas Yosemite serves as a singular gateway to Yosemite National Park, pairing immersive outdoor experiences with thoughtfully elevated comfort and design. The camp features 71 tents, safari-inspired accommodations, curated programming, and convenient access to one of the most iconic national parks in the United States. The camp makes history as California’s first DarkSky Approved resort, certified by…
HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Technology group Wärtsilä has received an order to supply 412 MW of engine power to support a major new hyperscale data center project in Ohio, United States. The project includes 40 Wärtsilä 34SG (spark gas) engines. This order brings Wärtsilä’s total engine capacity sold into the US data center market to over 1.6 GW. The order was booked as intake by Wärtsilä in Q2 2026. This latest order marks the first use of the highly proven 34SG model in a data center application. This engine is ideally suited for data center developers, offering…
BOSTON, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Merlin, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRLN), an aerospace and defense technology company building the operating system of record for autonomous flight, today announced the composition of its Board of Directors following the closing of Merlin Labs, Inc.’s business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV and the commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on March 17, 2026. The Board is composed of seven directors, including founder and CEO Matt George as Chairman, and six directors determined to be independent under Nasdaq listing rules. “Each of our directors brings a distinct and complementary perspective,…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news conference on Thursday after the historic Artemis II lunar mission. The four-person crew — commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Hansen — splashed down in the Pacific Ocean last Friday.The 10-day flight saw astronauts travel to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, setting a record for the greatest distance travelled by humans away from Earth.The astronauts underwent initial medical checks aboard the ship that recovered them off the San Diego coast before they…
Image by Ahloobo NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Korean sleep wellness brand Ahloobo announces the upcoming US Kickstarter launch of its modular weighted blanket, ZIP ME, addressing long-standing consumer frustrations with traditional weighted blankets. The campaign is scheduled to begin on April 21, 2026, marking the global debut of a product designed for personalization, convenience, and premium durability. Personalized Comfort with a Simple Zipper Consumers often face discomfort with fixed-weight blankets, which can feel too heavy or too light for different body types. Ahloobo’s ZIP ME addresses this through a modular system: lightweight 5lbs and 6lbs…
Dublin, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Gold Smelting Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The gold smelting market is experiencing robust growth, projected to reach $40.58 billion by 2030, up from $29.56 billion in 2025. This growth, estimated at a CAGR of 6.5% for the forecast period, is driven by the adoption of low-emission smelting technologies, a rise in the demand for recycled gold, and expansion in high-purity gold applications. The market is also seeing increased automation and energy optimization in smelting operations. The jewelry and luxury goods industries are pivotal in driving the market’s…
Sonoma, CA, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Velocity Invitational – North America’s premier luxury motorsports and lifestyle event – is bringing the excitement of a live auction to Sonoma through a new partnership formed with Cars & Bids. The online car auction powerhouse founded by Doug DeMuro will introduce another immersive activity to what’s shaping up to be an incredible weekend for automotive enthusiasts, collectors and racing fans as they gather to celebrate car culture and historic racing while enjoying the best food and wine California has to offer. Cars & Bids members will be able to participate in…