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Draper to Design Microbe-based Sensors to Perform Environmental Monitoring

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Draper is looking to test the boundaries of microbe-based sensing technologies.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Over the past decade, scientists have proved that engineered microbes are capable of exhibiting a range of sense-and-response functions. They can be programmed to convert input signals into detectible outputs, such as a change in color when they encounter specific toxins. They can sense and respond to physical stimuli such as light or magnetic fields. They can even produce an electric current to actuate a tiny gear.

“Our goal is to support DARPA in mapping the modular design of microbe-based sensors, develop a standardized design-build-test process analogous to the hardware development processes and determine the environmental conditions in which these sensors operate.” Chris Vaiana in Biotechnology at Draper.

Now, Draper is looking to test the boundaries of microbe-based sensing technologies. In partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Draper is leading a diverse team of experts to explore the development of an interactive, platform methodology for the rapid design of microbe-based sense-and-respond devices for monitoring Department of Defense-relevant environments.

Specifically, DARPA seeks to establish the range of chemical and physical signals that microbial devices can detect, environmental conditions they can tolerate and types of output signals that can be generated. To this end, Tellus will focus on developing the methodology to enable the rapid design of agile, robust, reliable and durable microbial sensors for environmental monitoring, the agency said.

“Microbes have the potential to be developed as biological sensors that can collect vital information about the environments they naturally inhabit,” said Chris Vaiana in Draper’s Biotechnology business. “Our goal is to support DARPA in mapping the modular design of microbe-based sensors, develop a standardized design-build-test process analogous to the hardware development processes and determine the environmental conditions in which these sensors operate.”

Current approaches to environmental monitoring rely on distributed sensor networks on the ground, in the water, and on satellites and autonomous systems, such as drones. The goal of DARPA’s Tellus program is to develop a complementary monitoring system composed of microbial devices that can translate detected signals into a variety of physical or chemical output signals that can then be measured by conventional receiver systems, such as photonic, photoelectronic or imaging systems.

One way this solution might look, according to DARPA, is a dashboard or interface where a user will dial in features of their environment, along with the inputs they want to detect, and the output signals that are useful to them, and the system would design a safe, effective microbial device to meet those needs.

Applications vary depending on the configuration. A microbe-based sensing system could be used to detect pesticides, toxins and contaminants in the soil and water. It could also be used to detect harmful agents like heavy metals, organic pollutants, explosives, chemical warfare agents and poison gases.

Draper scientists will develop six unique microbial sense-and-respond devices that will function in a range of environments, according to Kevin Remillard, Draper’s Director for the DARPA Tellus program team. “Monitoring emerging conditions in the environment using microbe-based sensing requires a flexible, multidisciplinary engineering approach. Draper will draw on expertise in areas including synthetic biology and bioinformatics to do just that,” Remillard said.

Draper is fortunate to be partnering with a team of experts from Boston University, MIT, North Carolina State, University of Colorado at Boulder and RTX BBN. Draper’s work on the Tellus program is part of a growing portfolio of capabilities directly supporting national security needs. Some of these capabilities include biothreat detection technologies developed for IARPA’s Finding Engineering-Linked Indicators (FELIX) and DARPA’s Detect It with Gene Editing Technologies (D [IGET) programs.

This contract was a competitive acquisition under broad agency announcement Tellus, HR001123S0027.

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As a nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper serves the nation’s interests and security needs; advances technologies at the intersection of government, academia and industry; cultivates the next generation of innovators; and solves the most complex challenges. Multidisciplinary teams drawn from a broad and deep talent pool of 1,300 engineers and scientists collaborate to develop first-of-a-kind solutions. Draper’s unbiased approach enables the company to focus on their customers’ needs and to deliver new capabilities to them. Learn more at draper.com.

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Dan Dent, Draper, 6172582462, ddent@draper.com, https://www.draper.com/

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OneOdio Concludes a Successful IFA 2026 Showcase in Berlin

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BERLIN, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OneOdio concluded its showcase at IFA 2026, held from September 4–8 in Berlin. At Hall 8.2, Booth 217, the professional audio brand welcomed visitors, DJs, creators, and industry professionals for hands-on product experiences, live DJ performances, and interactive activities.

This year’s showcase highlighted OneOdio’s focus on professional audio and versatile listening experiences, with Studio Max 2 and A70 Gen 2 taking center stage.

Professional Audio Takes Center Stage

Designed for DJs, creators, and audio professionals, Studio Max 2 showcased OneOdio’s latest approach to professional wireless audio. Powered by third-generation Rapid Wireless+ technology, it delivers 9ms ultra-low latency and up to 120 hours of battery life, combining the precision needed for professional performance and music production with greater wireless freedom.

Alongside it, A70 Gen 2 introduced the latest evolution of OneOdio’s million-unit-selling A70 platform. Combining wired and wireless flexibility with LDAC, Hi-Res Audio, and up to 72 hours of wireless playback, it delivers high-quality sound while moving easily between DJ practice, home studio sessions, gaming, commuting, and everyday listening.

Together, the two products reflected OneOdio’s continued focus on professional performance, high-quality sound, and flexible listening across different scenarios.

Music, Energy, and Connection

Beyond product demonstrations, live DJ performances brought energy to the OneOdio booth throughout the five-day event, allowing visitors to experience its headphones in a real-world performance environment.

The daily Spin to Win activity added an interactive element, giving visitors the opportunity to receive OneOdio headphones, exclusive merchandise, and other prizes.

Throughout IFA 2026, OneOdio connected with DJs, creators, music enthusiasts, and industry professionals from different markets. Hands-on listening sessions and conversations offered valuable insights into how users increasingly move between professional creation, entertainment, and everyday listening.

The Evolution of Professional Audio

The audio market is increasingly shaped by the convergence of professional performance and everyday versatility. DJs and creators still demand accurate sound, reliable connectivity, and low latency, while modern listening habits increasingly require wireless freedom, longer battery life, and seamless transitions between work, entertainment, and mobility.

This shift is expanding the role of professional headphones beyond traditional studios and DJ booths. Products such as Studio Max 2 and A70 Gen 2 reflect this evolution by combining professional audio capabilities with the flexibility required by today’s increasingly diverse listening environments.

Continuing the Journey in Sound

The connections and feedback gathered at IFA 2026 will continue to inform OneOdio’s product development as the brand explores new ways to serve professionals, creators, and everyday listeners worldwide.

About OneOdio

OneOdio is a professional audio brand dedicated to delivering high-performance sound for music lovers, DJs, creators, and audio professionals worldwide. Driven by the belief in “The Power of Music,” OneOdio creates audio experiences that inspire passion and creativity—from studios and live performances to everyday listening.

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Taiwan-Founded Asia Talent Platform Cake Draws 20,000+ Job Seekers as AI and Cross-Border Careers Take Center Stage

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TAIPEI, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cake, a Taiwan-founded regional talent platform in Asia, hosted the Cake 2026 Career Festival on September 12 at Taipei World Trade Center, bringing together more than 150 leading international employers and technology companies and nearly 6,000 job opportunities. The event attracted over 20,000 job seekers for on-site recruitment and networking.

Nearly 70% of registered attendees had more than three years of work experience, while software and hardware engineering professionals together accounted for 42% of registrants, underscoring the event’s strong appeal among experienced technology talent.

Held under the theme “Re-skill in AI,” this year’s Career Festival also introduced Cake’s first AI Career Fair Guide, alongside a broader suite of AI-powered career services designed to connect online career exploration and preparation with in-person employer engagement.

AI Hiring Expands Across Industries as Cross-Border Careers Gain Momentum

One of the clearest hiring trends at this year’s event was the expansion of AI-related hiring across a wider range of industries and applications. Participating employers collectively offered more than 100 AI-related openings.

Viewed through NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s “AI Five-Layer Cake” framework, nearly 20 participating companies represented key parts of the AI ecosystem, spanning power and energy, chips and hardware, AI infrastructure, and applications. These included Schneider Electric, Nanya Technology, Vertiv, and Health2Sync.

The range of career opportunities is also expanding into emerging industries and overseas markets. The Taiwan Space Agency joined the event alongside the Industrial Development Administration’s aerospace supply chain and communications talent initiative. Japanese payments company PayPay Corporation recruited in Taiwan for the first time.

Employers Compete for Talent Through Higher Pay and Long-Term Development

As competition for talent intensifies, employers are differentiating their strategies across compensation, development programs, and early-career hiring.

More than 100 opportunities at the event offered starting annual compensation above NT$1 million. Singapore-based Titansoft offered senior software engineering roles paying up to NT$4 million per year.

Meanwhile, Delta Electronics subsidiary Cyntec introduced its Global Manufacturing High-Potential Talent Program, with annual salaries starting at NT$1.2 million for roles across manufacturing, equipment, engineering, technical functions, and quality assurance.

At the early-career level, Taiwan Mobile opened more than 20 internship roles spanning AI training data validation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and video marketing.

Together, these initiatives reflect a shift from filling individual vacancies toward building longer-term talent pipelines across different stages of a professional’s career.

Cake Founder and CEO Trantor Liu said: “For companies, talent competition is no longer just about finding people who already have AI skills. It is also about how to develop talent over the long term, across different stages of their careers. For professionals, true Re-skill in AI is not a one-time skills upgrade, but a continuous evolution throughout their careers.”

Cake Connects AI-Powered Career Services Into One Job Search Journey

Cake has integrated AI across multiple stages of the job search journey. Its new AI Career Fair Guide recommends relevant employers, job openings, and booths based on a candidate’s experience level, target industries, and job preferences.

The service connects with Cake AI, which provides AI-powered career strategy, job analysis, and resume review to help users clarify their career direction, better understand opportunities, and strengthen their applications. On-site services also included AI-generated professional headshots.

By connecting online exploration, job-search preparation, and in-person employer engagement, Cake is turning Re-skill in AI into a continuous career process rather than a one-time skills upgrade.

About Cake

Founded in Taiwan in 2016, Cake is a regional talent platform in Asia providing end-to-end solutions across job search, recruitment, and talent connection. Cake serves more than 10 million users worldwide and works with over 10,000 employer clients, including Google, ASML, TSMC, UNIQLO, L’Oréal, and DBS.

In the first half of 2024, Cake established operations in Indonesia and Vietnam and has since partnered with more than 100 local companies. Guided by its mission to help talent meet possibilities, Cake continues to use AI to strengthen cross-border talent connections and build a more connected talent ecosystem across Asia-Pacific.

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Taiwan-Founded Asia Talent Platform Cake Draws 20,000+ Job Seekers as AI and Cross-Border Careers Take Center Stage

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TAIPEI, Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cake, a Taiwan-founded regional talent platform in Asia, hosted the Cake 2026 Career Festival on September 12 at Taipei World Trade Center, bringing together more than 150 leading international employers and technology companies and nearly 6,000 job opportunities. The event attracted over 20,000 job seekers for on-site recruitment and networking.

Nearly 70% of registered attendees had more than three years of work experience, while software and hardware engineering professionals together accounted for 42% of registrants, underscoring the event’s strong appeal among experienced technology talent.

Held under the theme “Re-skill in AI,” this year’s Career Festival also introduced Cake’s first AI Career Fair Guide, alongside a broader suite of AI-powered career services designed to connect online career exploration and preparation with in-person employer engagement.

AI Hiring Expands Across Industries as Cross-Border Careers Gain Momentum

One of the clearest hiring trends at this year’s event was the expansion of AI-related hiring across a wider range of industries and applications. Participating employers collectively offered more than 100 AI-related openings.

Viewed through NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s “AI Five-Layer Cake” framework, nearly 20 participating companies represented key parts of the AI ecosystem, spanning power and energy, chips and hardware, AI infrastructure, and applications. These included Schneider Electric, Nanya Technology, Vertiv, and Health2Sync.

The range of career opportunities is also expanding into emerging industries and overseas markets. The Taiwan Space Agency joined the event alongside the Industrial Development Administration’s aerospace supply chain and communications talent initiative. Japanese payments company PayPay Corporation recruited in Taiwan for the first time.

Employers Compete for Talent Through Higher Pay and Long-Term Development

As competition for talent intensifies, employers are differentiating their strategies across compensation, development programs, and early-career hiring.

More than 100 opportunities at the event offered starting annual compensation above NT$1 million. Singapore-based Titansoft offered senior software engineering roles paying up to NT$4 million per year.

Meanwhile, Delta Electronics subsidiary Cyntec introduced its Global Manufacturing High-Potential Talent Program, with annual salaries starting at NT$1.2 million for roles across manufacturing, equipment, engineering, technical functions, and quality assurance.

At the early-career level, Taiwan Mobile opened more than 20 internship roles spanning AI training data validation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and video marketing.

Together, these initiatives reflect a shift from filling individual vacancies toward building longer-term talent pipelines across different stages of a professional’s career.

Cake Founder and CEO Trantor Liu said: “For companies, talent competition is no longer just about finding people who already have AI skills. It is also about how to develop talent over the long term, across different stages of their careers. For professionals, true Re-skill in AI is not a one-time skills upgrade, but a continuous evolution throughout their careers.”

Cake Connects AI-Powered Career Services Into One Job Search Journey

Cake has integrated AI across multiple stages of the job search journey. Its new AI Career Fair Guide recommends relevant employers, job openings, and booths based on a candidate’s experience level, target industries, and job preferences.

The service connects with Cake AI, which provides AI-powered career strategy, job analysis, and resume review to help users clarify their career direction, better understand opportunities, and strengthen their applications. On-site services also included AI-generated professional headshots.

By connecting online exploration, job-search preparation, and in-person employer engagement, Cake is turning Re-skill in AI into a continuous career process rather than a one-time skills upgrade.

About Cake

Founded in Taiwan in 2016, Cake is a regional talent platform in Asia providing end-to-end solutions across job search, recruitment, and talent connection. Cake serves more than 10 million users worldwide and works with over 10,000 employer clients, including Google, ASML, TSMC, UNIQLO, L’Oréal, and DBS.

In the first half of 2024, Cake established operations in Indonesia and Vietnam and has since partnered with more than 100 local companies. Guided by its mission to help talent meet possibilities, Cake continues to use AI to strengthen cross-border talent connections and build a more connected talent ecosystem across Asia-Pacific.

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