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Alveo Technologies Begins Shipping the First Point-of-Need™ Molecular Test for Avian Influenza in Poultry to the EU

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Chris Cowen, seasoned global commercial executive in Life Sciences, joins as Chief Commercial Officer to drive future growth and scale

ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alveo Technologies, Inc. (Alveo), a leader in decentralized molecular diagnostics with its proprietary IntelliSense™ platform, today announced the launch of its first animal health diagnostic product, the Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test. The Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Panel provides fast, precise results in the field with geotagged results and cloud-based analytics immediately accessible in the cloud.

The product is launching in partnership with Netherlands-based Royal GD, a leading organization in the field of animal health, monitoring, and improvement of animal health in livestock farming as well as UK-based x-OvO. The first shipments are now reaching early-access customers across the EU through established sales channels, with further expansion planned throughout the EMEA region.

With this launch, Alveo has positioned itself for rapid growth with a significant expansion beyond human health. To manage this growth, Alveo has hired Chris Cowen, formerly VP of Global Commercial Operations for the Genetic Sciences Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific, as Chief Commercial Officer. Chris will drive Alveo’s global sales, marketing, and distribution efforts. 

Revolutionizing Avian Influenza Detection: Faster, Safer, Smarter

Alveo’s decentralized molecular diagnostic test detects and differentiates between Avian Influenza Type A, H5 and H7 or H9. Previously, testing required shipping and transport of potentially hazardous samples to a central lab for processing and then waiting days, even weeks to receive a result, causing costly delays. The Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test works on both cloacal and oropharyngeal samples to deliver precise results within 30-45 minutes. Using Alveo’s secure Alveo Vista™ portal, geotagged results are instantly uploaded to the cloud, giving public health authorities real-time insights into viral outbreaks, empowering rapid containment measures.

“Avian influenza has been devastating to the poultry industry, and producers, vets and authorities need a decentralized, fast and accurate test,” said Wim Kieftenbeld, Business Development at Royal GD.  “The Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test fills that gap with the first rapid molecular test that can be used at the point of need.”

Addressing a Global Crisis with Cutting-Edge Technology

Since 2021, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has affected more than 103 million birds in the United States, alone, according to the USDA. The CDC reports that HPAI has been detected in at least 48 mammalian species, including domestic cattle. The spread to mammals is especially concerning to authorities, because the more species HPAI infects, the greater the chance the virus will mutate to spread efficiently among humans. The CDC reports 15 confirmed cases of HPAI in humans following exposure to infected cattle, but to date, the virus does not appear to be easily contracted by one person from another.

“x-OvO Limited has focused on the subject of avian RNA virus diagnostics for 17 years,” said Richard Currie, President of x-OvO. “Our decision to partner with Alveo to develop an avian influenza test was driven by the potential flexibility and adaptability of their platform. The ability to detect multiple targets using both cloacal and oropharyngeal samples covers more variation in notifiable disease targets than single reaction real-time PCR can achieve.”

By decentralizing testing, eliminating reliance on central labs, and uploading geotagged results to the cloud, the Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test provides authorities with a real-time view of outbreaks via the Alveo Vista portal. This real-time view mitigates trade disruption due to concerns about importing infected poultry and reduces consumption used by lab-based PCR analyzers and packaging waste. Alveo’s tests can also determine whether vaccinated poultry are contagious, reducing risk from vaccinated birds that can harbor and spread the virus without displaying symptoms.

“Our platform can detect a wide range of pathogens with high precision, quickly at the point of need,” said Shaun Holt, CEO of Alveo Technologies. “The launch of this product and partnership with Royal GD and x-OvO represents a critical step toward advancing animal health and creating a future where portable, accurate, and accessible molecular testing becomes the standard across the agricultural sector.”

For more information on the Alveo Sense Avian Influenza Test visit: https://www.alveotechnologies.com/alveo-sense-poultry 

About Alveo  
Alveo is the first company to make molecular detection and diagnostics universally accessible – on the farm, in the field, in the clinic, or in the manufacturing plant – helping prevent or significantly limit the destructive impact of viruses, fungi, bacteria, and other pathogens by detecting earlier at the Point of Need™. Alveo’s portable, multiplex-capable diagnostic platform employs IntelliSense™, its patented method of direct electrical sensing of nucleic acid amplification to provide affordable, rapid, and accurate results. By enabling early pathogen detection, Alveo helps manage global health, food security, and supply chain resiliency by providing actionable insights at lightspeed. Know Sooner, Act Faster™ with Alveo. For more, visit:  https://www.alveotechnologies.com/alveo-sense-poultry 

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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