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LEVY Health Secures $4.5 Million in Funding to Expedite Diagnosis and Care in Reproductive Health

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The medical software company closes the care gap in reproductive health by providing clinical decision support and virtual care pathways. 

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LEVY Health, an innovator in the field of reproductive health technology, has raised $4.5 million led by San Francisco-based venture firm XYZ Venture Capital, with additional participation from Atlantic Labs and Possible Ventures.

The new funding will be used to integrate LEVY Health’s virtual care pathways, which reduce time to treatment from years to weeks, with electronic medical record software. It will also fuel the company’s growth across women’s health and reproductive care, with solutions for fertility clinics, fertility benefit providers, laboratories, and biopharma companies.

Tackling the Reproductive Care Gap

Studies show that 80-85% of women are diagnosed with an endocrine disorder at least once in their lifetime, and 20% of individuals in the U.S. struggle with fertility problems. However, the shortage of women’s healthcare providers and reproductive endocrinologists (REIs) leaves millions of patients facing long, excruciating wait times for diagnoses and treatment. LEVY Health bridges this gap by applying smart algorithms, enabling precision diagnostics and personalized recommendations for treatment.

Founded by three women in 2021, LEVY Health has developed clinical decision support based on medical guidelines, clinical studies, and lab data. The company’s software combines health information with lab results, defining virtual care pathways for patients. Patients and providers benefit from dynamic medical history intake, automated lab orders and interpretation of results, patient triaging to lower and higher complexity treatments, patient education, and direct virtual care. LEVY Health’s software supports 152 diagnoses and provides treatment recommendations in line with ASRM, ESHRE, and ACOG standards, ensuring accurate diagnoses in weeks instead of years.

“Our platform can be seen as a clinic’s highly educated, virtual care coordinator, completing patient’s fertility work-up and educating them about next steps,” says Caroline Mitterdorfer, Co-founder and CEO of LEVY Health. “Physicians can choose at which point they’ll take over, and for those customers who don’t provide care themselves, we have an offering that helps them partner with providers across most US states. Either way, we enable providers to focus on treatment planning at the first consultation.”

Healthcare providers using the software see a reduction in treatment timelines from an average of 145 days to just 45, with significantly less physician time required per patient. By automating many administrative tasks, LEVY Health’s platform enables providers to dedicate more of their time to patient care and treatment.

The company’s clients include industry leaders such as fertility, family building, and women’s health benefits provider, Progyny, US fertility clinic groups Boston IVF and Texas Fertility Center, the Mexican fertility group Fertilidad Integral, as well as the US-based egg donation agency, Everie.

Plans for the Future

The global fertility market was valued at $34.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $62.8 billion by 2033. Due to the shortage of providers in the United States, clinics are increasingly turning to software solutions to improve efficiency and triaging, creating significant opportunities for companies like LEVY Health. “We started LEVY Health with a clear vision: to close the reproductive care gap and ensure that more women are accurately diagnosed in a timely manner, thereby lowering treatment costs and increasing their chances for a healthy pregnancy”, says Mitterdorfer. “This funding will allow us to access more verticals in women’s health and to build tailored solutions for women in different reproductive phases of their lives.” The company is currently working on applications for fertility clinics, fertility benefit providers, laboratories, and biopharma companies.

“LEVY Health is demonstrating to the entire healthcare market what is possible when you build solutions that help providers expedite the parts of their job that keep them from providing the standard of care they wish they could”, says Ross Fubini, Founder & Managing Partner of XYZ Venture Capital. “This makes life better for everyone – providers can serve their patients better while unlocking new revenue models, and patients themselves no longer have to sit with uncertainty during crucial moments. I have conviction this is just the beginning of the change LEVY Health is going to make.” 

About XYZ Venture Capital
XYZ Venture Capital is a pre-seed and seed stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. Founded in 2017, it’s known for its investments in Anduril and other emerging leaders in public sector and defence technology, as well as in breakout startups Verkada, Newfront Insurance, Apex Space, and Chapter. The XYZ team looks to invest in founders with lived experience and key insights into tech-forgotten industries, and specialises in helping them optimise their future rounds of funding. More at xyz.vc.

For more information, please visit www.levy.health or contact:

Lena Jäkel
Head of Marketing
E-mail: lena@levy.health
Phone: (415) 969-3373

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KLC Highlights TTV Thermal Testing for AI/HPC and Liquid Cooling, Chip-Wafer Layout Design, Alongside High-Voltage EV Heating Solutions

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The Taiwan-based manufacturer supports thermal validation for chip-wafer layout design, planning, design verification, high-performance computing, cold plates, liquid cooling, and electric vehicle thermal management. 

TAICHUNG, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan King Lung Chin PTC Co., Ltd. (KLC Corporation), a Taiwan-based thermal management solutions manufacturer, today highlighted its Thermal Test Vehicle (TTV) solutions for chip-wafer layout design, planning & verification, AI, and high-performance computing (HPC), alongside high-voltage coolant heaters for electric vehicles (EVs).

As AI infrastructure and high-performance computing systems drive increasing power densities, thermal validation is becoming increasingly critical in Chip-Wafer layout design, planning, design verification, and cooling system development. KLC’s TTV solutions provide controllable heat sources to simulate thermal loads in high-power electronic devices and advanced semiconductor architectures, helping engineers perform early-stage Chip-Wafer layout and architecture design verification while precisely evaluating cooling performance in cold plates and liquid cooling systems.

These solutions support thermal validation for applications involving AI servers, GPU platforms, advanced packaging, and semiconductor wafer devices, helping engineering teams assess cooling designs and thermal performance during wafer design and product development processes.

In the automotive sector, KLC provides high-voltage coolant heaters for battery preheating and cabin heating. Depending on the series, its solutions offer voltage ratings from 12 to 400 VDC and power outputs of up to 12,000 W, supporting diverse EV thermal management requirements.

“From Chip-Wafer layout design planning and AI/HPC cooling validation to electric vehicle heating, thermal management is essential to next-generation semiconductor and automotive systems,” said Joanna Wu, CEO of KLC Corporation. “KLC combines thermal testing capabilities and heating technologies to support customers developing increasingly demanding applications.”

KLC serves customers across the automotive, industrial, and semiconductor markets, including engineering teams working on chip-wafer layout design verification, high-power electronics, and thermal management systems.

About KLC Corporation

KLC (Taiwan King Lung Chin PTC Co., Ltd.), headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, designs and manufactures PTC heaters, flexible heaters, and Thermal Test Vehicle solutions for global B2B customers in automotive, industrial, and semiconductor markets.

Website: https://www.ptc-heater.com.tw/

TTV Solutions: https://www.ptc-heater.com.tw/thermal-test-vehicle-ttv/

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Taiwan King Lung Chin PTC Co., Ltd.
Email: info@ptc-heater.com.tw 
Tel: +886 4 2533 0456

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ATTACK SHARK Unveils X60 Gaming Headset, Combining Precision Audio, All-Day Comfort, and an RGB Wireless Charging Dock

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New flagship headset brings together high-fidelity acoustics, ergonomic engineering, low-latency wireless connectivity, and desktop expansion features in a single gaming audio solution

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High-performance gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK is set to introduce the X60 Gaming Headset, its latest premium audio offering built to meet the demands of competitive gamers and multi-device users. The headset combines advanced acoustic engineering, ergonomic comfort, low-latency wireless performance, and an RGB-enabled charging dock with integrated hub functionality. It is a complete desktop audio solution built for FPS gaming, entertainment, and extended daily use.

Built for Competitive Audio Performance

The X60 features a 53mm dynamic driver with a PEN nano-polymer diaphragm, a material widely used in professional audio equipment for its ability to reduce distortion and improve clarity. Combined with a large independent acoustic chamber and airflow-balancing technology, the design delivers precise sound reproduction with clear layering and accurate positional cues, helping players react faster in competitive gameplay. Premium Audio Quality — Experience rich, immersive sound with crisp footsteps, detailed in-game effects, and enhanced audio depth

Beyond the hardware, ATTACK SHARK has refined the listening experience through professional acoustic tuning. Developed with input from audio engineers with over 20 years of experience, the X60 delivers a balanced sound profile that combines detailed reproduction, natural vocal presentation, and the impact required for immersive gameplay. The result is a versatile audio experience suited to competitive gaming, music, and everyday entertainment.

To complement its audio performance, the X60 also places strong emphasis on voice communication during gameplay. The headset features a proprietary AI audio-processing chip designed to enhance microphone noise reduction across multiple channels. Paired with a detachable 360° high-sensitivity microphone and AI voice-enhancement algorithms, the system helps capture speech clearly while reducing unwanted background noise, ensuring reliable team communication even in noisy environments.

Users can further refine their experience through the companion software, which offers 7.1 virtual surround sound, spatial audio settings, preset EQ profiles, and customizable equalizer controls. Personalized audio settings can be saved and switched easily, allowing the X60 to adapt to different games, content, and listening preferences.

Engineered for Desktop Integration, Connectivity, and Comfort

One of the X60’s defining features is its RGB touch-enabled wireless charging dock, designed to extend the headset beyond a standalone audio device. It supports convenient drop-and-charge functionality while minimizing charging heat, keeping the headset powered and ready for use. It also doubles as a desktop expansion hub with integrated USB and Type-C ports, helping address the growing demand for connectivity across modern gaming setups. Combined with customizable RGB lighting effects, the dock brings together charging, connectivity, and desktop aesthetics in a single solution.

The X60 further enhances everyday versatility with ATTACK SHARK’s upgraded proprietary 2.4GHz wireless technology, engineered for low-latency performance and stable connections. Four connection modes, including 2.4GHz Type-C, 2.4GHz USB-A, Bluetooth 6.0, and wired USB-A, provide broad compatibility across PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox, and other mainstream gaming platforms. A built-in 1000mAh battery supports extended playtime and allows gaming while charging, while physical slide controls enable quick and intuitive switching between connection modes and key functions.

Comfort remains a central part of the design. A reinforced headband frame and aluminum alloy supports provide durability without compromising flexibility, while the 3D adjustment system allows the earcups to rotate up to 90° horizontally, tilt freely up to 37.5°, and adapt to different head sizes through three-level headband adjustment. Combined with breathable microfiber ear cushions and a memory foam headband, the design delivers a secure, pressure-free fit for extended gaming sessions.

The ATTACK SHARK X60 Gaming Headset will be available starting from November 4, 2026.

For more information, visit https://attackshark.com/ or connect with the brand on social media and Discord.

To place an order, visit ATTACK SHARK Amazon Store for the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Japan.

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Bridge expert Darryl Matson, P.Eng., P.E., of COWI is one of the two winners of ACEC’s prestigious 2026 Beaubien Award

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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 29, 2026 /CNW/ — At tonight’s ACEC National Awards Gala, the prestigious Beaubien Award went to not one, but two recipients. Since 1985, the Beaubien Award has been the hallmark of excellence in the consulting engineering industry. Named in honour of Dr. James de Gaspé Beaubien, who founded the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Canada in 1925, this award recognizes individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the profession.

It has been more than a decade since the Past Chair’s Council, who select the award recipient, were presented with such phenomenal candidates they could not select just one. The 2026 winners are Darryl Matson, P.Eng., P.E., Senior Vice President and Senior Project Director with COWI, and Alex Brisson, P.Eng., MBA, ASC, President and CEO of Norda Stelo.

About Darryl Matson, P.Eng., P.E.

Darryl Matson is an engineer who excels at building bridges.

Some have been high-profile worldwide firsts, achieving complex technical feats that help create safe infrastructure for the daily lives of millions. Think of the Lions Gate Bridge in B.C., an essential connection from Vancouver to its northern communities for commuters and businesses. With his characteristic creativity, patience, and calm, Darryl led a project to completely replace the suspended structure while still making it possible for traffic to move across it. Think, too, of his seismic retrofitting of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Or his collaborations with seismic researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego, which led to advancements in industry knowl­edge, such as the use of carbon fibre wrapping and lead rubber isolation bearings in bridge construction.

Other bridges Darryl has built have been less visible but no less important, namely the countless human connections he has made with colleagues, clients, and the many young engineering professionals he has mentored.

“Darryl has an incredible ability to solve complex technical problems, but just as importantly, he builds trust with clients, partners, and other engineers,” observes his colleague, Anne-Marie Langlois, COWI’s Vice President, Head of Engineering, Canada. “Darryl has always been a trusted mentor, friend, and someone who has been available to chat anytime about anything related to my work or career.”  

Throughout Darryl’s 35+ years at COWI, which he joined as a junior engineer and of which he became President for many years, he has been a driving force in making the firm one of the top bridge engineering firms in North America. Much of that is down to the priority he has placed on knowledge transfer and the development of future leaders.

Having been an active participant in leadership development programs himself, he now leads them–from informal lunch-and-learns (known as Table Talks with Darryl) to more formal programs, such as COWI’s new Early Careers Network leadership training group, which teaches junior staff how an engineering business works.

A devoted family man and volunteer, Darryl believes in giving back. Besides being involved as an industry leader within ACEC-BC and with his alma mater, UBC, for most of his career, Darryl has supported the promotion of engineering in local communities–where he has given talks or interviews to local Vancouver organizations, including the media, schools, and local Rotary Clubs.   

For his many contributions, from numerous engineering feats to laying the groundwork for the next generation of engineering professionals, he has earned the 2026 Beaubien Award.

About ACEC
ACEC is the national voice of consulting engineering companies, representing firms across the country that provide professional engineering services to both public and private sector clients. These services include the planning, design, and execution of all types of engineering projects, as well as providing independent advice and expertise in a wide range of engineering and engineering-related fields. For more information about ACEC and the 2026 ACEC National Awards, please visit www.acec.ca.

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