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Plexāā wins Red Dot Design Award as it reshapes pre-operative care and surgical outcomes with its novel BLOOM⁴³ app and medical device

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Plexāā has been awarded the 2026 Red Dot Design Award for Product Design for its BLOOM⁴³ platform, recognising its innovation in pre-operative care. The integrated medical device and digital app aim to improve surgical outcomes by transforming the pre-surgery phase into an active period of patient preparation.

LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Plexāā has been awarded the Red Dot Award 2026 for Product Design for its BLOOM⁴³ platform, as the company continues to establish a new standard in pre-operative care for breast surgery patients.

BLOOM⁴³ redefines pre-operative care by turning the time before surgery into an active phase of preparation, ensuring every patient enters surgery more confident and better prepared, improving patient experience and surgical outcomes.

The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most respected international design competitions, recognizing excellence in innovation, functionality, and quality. Within the program, the MedTech category is widely regarded as one of the most challenging to win, requiring a high standard across clinical relevance, safety, and user experience.

The award recognises not only the design of BLOOM⁴³, but the broader shift it represents. Traditionally, the period before surgery has offered limited clinical intervention. BLOOM⁴³ introduces a new approach, transforming this window into an active phase of preparation aimed at improving surgical outcomes.

The international Red Dot Jury recognised BLOOM⁴³ for its outstanding design and quality, following a highly competitive selection process with entries from companies and design studios around the world.

BLOOM⁴³ is an integrated pre-operative platform combining a wearable medical device with a companion digital app to support patients before and after surgery.

At the core of the system is the BLOOM⁴³ device, which delivers ultra-precise thermal supraphysiological preconditioning™ to increase blood flow and improve tissue resilience ahead of surgery. Clinical studies have demonstrated that supraphysiological preconditioning™ is a simple, non-invasive method that significantly reduces skin necrosis and shortens hospital stays following breast surgery. The studies showed a 67% relative reduction in the rate of skin necrosis and a 50% reduction in the need for further surgical intervention*.

Alongside the device, the free BLOOM⁴³ app provides structured Prehab™ and Rehab programs, as well as evidence-based educational content and guidance throughout the surgical journey. Together, the device and app form a complete platform that enables patients to take an active role in their preparation while supporting integration into existing healthcare pathways. The app is available to download globally from the App Store and Google Play.

This approach reflects a broader shift toward prehabilitation, where patients are supported to optimise their condition before surgery rather than relying solely on post-operative care. By enabling earlier intervention, BLOOM⁴³ is helping to significantly improve patient experience and surgical outcomes

“BLOOM⁴³ was built to change how we think about preparing for surgery, by focusing on the pre-operative phase which is currently widely sub-optimised. We have designed our BLOOM⁴³ platform with patient insights at its core and we are very humbled to receive this prestigious recognition from Red Dot which validates our belief that pre-operative care is one of the biggest opportunities to improve outcomes in healthcare” said Dr Saahil Mehta, MD, FRCS (Plast), CEO & Founder at Plexāā.

“In a strong field of participants with entries from companies and design studios around the world, your product convinced the jury with its outstanding design and quality,” said Professor Dr Peter Zec, Founder and CEO of Red Dot. “The international Red Dot Jury honors this achievement with special recognition, giving it the stage it deserves.” As healthcare systems continue to focus on improving outcomes while reducing cost and complexity, solutions that intervene earlier in the patient journey are gaining increasing attention. BLOOM⁴³ represents a step towards that future.

About Plexāā

Plexāā is a pioneering MedTech company defining the emerging category of Prehab™ with a technology platform focused on maximising the underserved pre-operative phase. By integrating advanced medical devices with digital health solutions, Plexāā is rethinking how patients prepare for surgery, with the ambition to make Prehab™ the global standard of care to improve patient experience and drive better outcomes.

The company’s flagship platform, BLOOM⁴³, leverages proprietary supraphysiological preconditioning™ technology to enhance tissue readiness and reduce the risk of postoperative complications. Building on this foundation, Plexāā is expanding its Prehab™ platform across multiple surgical specialties, including breast surgery, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and beyond.

By partnering with leading institutions such as Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine, Plexāā is building the clinical evidence and infrastructure needed to scale Prehab™

Please visit the company website and follow the company on Instagram and LinkedIn.

To download the free BLOOM⁴³ app: https://www.bloom43.com/bloom-app

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About the Red Dot Design Award

The Red Dot Design Award is a global competition that recognizes excellence in product design, communication design, and design concepts. Entries are judged by an independent panel of international experts, with winning products selected for their innovation, functionality, and quality.

*Sources: “Local Heat Preconditioning in Skin Sparing Mastectomy: A Pilot Study”, Mehta S, Rolph R, Cornelius V et al., 2013; “A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial to Evaluate Local Heat Preconditioning on Wound Healing After Reconstructive Breast Surgery: The preHEAT Trial.”, Mehta S, Cro SC, Coomber B et al., 2019.

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Saahil Mehta, Plexaa, 1 (209) 753-0657, info@bloom43.com, https://www.bloom43.com/

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Technology Drives the Future of Travel: JETOUR Continues to Expand Its “Travel+” Ecosystem

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WUHU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expectations for travel are evolving: vehicles are no longer simply a means of reaching a destination, but travel companions that bring people closer to nature, serving as a “mobile third space.”

JETOUR continues to advance its “Travel+” strategy, integrating technological innovation, product development, and ecosystem building into real travel scenarios. From October 20 to 23, the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day, themed “Future Travel Starts Now,” takes place across Wuhu, Anhui and Moganshan, Zhejiang, featuring technology experiences, on-road driving, outdoor living, and conservation activities.

Technological Innovation: Expanding the Possibilities of Travel

Backed by the Group’s expertise in AI, intelligent driving, smart cabins, and AiMOGA Robotics, JETOUR turns cutting-edge technology into experiences users can genuinely feel. The XWD Fully Automatic Intelligent 4WD, with 7+X one-touch modes, tackles mountain roads, gravel, and water crossings, while the GAIA All-Terrain Intelligent Architecture adapts to diverse terrain and C-DM hybrid technology balances performance with efficiency. On October 21, models with these technologies take on mountain-road test drives at Moganshan.

A Diverse Product Lineup: Enriching the Travel Experience

The G700 combines premium comfort with hardcore off-road capability, while the T1 and T2 suit both urban driving and light off-road adventures. Roof tents, onboard refrigerators, and other ecosystem equipment turn the vehicle into an all-round companion. JETOUR also hosts a camping market and a Starry Night Forum, bringing product features into real travel settings.

Ecosystem: Extending the Value of Travel

Travel is about understanding cultures and protecting nature as well as exploration. Participants visit Xiazhu Lake in Zhejiang for a crested ibis conservation initiative. Globally, JETOUR supports cheetah conservation in Africa, turtle conservation in Malaysia, harpy eagle conservation in Panama, and protection of Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor.

JETOUR has also partnered with Chile’s Colo-Colo, FIBA, and the Malaysia Marathon, broadening engagement with local culture, sport, and communities — giving “Travel+” an ever richer meaning.

JETOUR now joins travelers worldwide across city, mountain, and wetland, exploring new possibilities through the deeper integration of technology and travel.

ABOUT JETOUR

Launched in 2018, JETOUR follows the “Travel+” strategy and has entered over 100 countries and regions, with 2,000+ sales and after-sales outlets. Its lineup includes the T Series for light off-road and the G Series for the premium luxury off-road market, covering urban commuting, family road trips, outdoor camping, and long-distance journeys.

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Technology Drives the Future of Travel: JETOUR Continues to Expand Its “Travel+” Ecosystem

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WUHU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expectations for travel are evolving: vehicles are no longer simply a means of reaching a destination, but travel companions that bring people closer to nature, serving as a “mobile third space.”

JETOUR continues to advance its “Travel+” strategy, integrating technological innovation, product development, and ecosystem building into real travel scenarios. From October 20 to 23, the 2026 JETOUR Global Technology Experience Day, themed “Future Travel Starts Now,” takes place across Wuhu, Anhui and Moganshan, Zhejiang, featuring technology experiences, on-road driving, outdoor living, and conservation activities.

Technological Innovation: Expanding the Possibilities of Travel

Backed by the Group’s expertise in AI, intelligent driving, smart cabins, and AiMOGA Robotics, JETOUR turns cutting-edge technology into experiences users can genuinely feel. The XWD Fully Automatic Intelligent 4WD, with 7+X one-touch modes, tackles mountain roads, gravel, and water crossings, while the GAIA All-Terrain Intelligent Architecture adapts to diverse terrain and C-DM hybrid technology balances performance with efficiency. On October 21, models with these technologies take on mountain-road test drives at Moganshan.

A Diverse Product Lineup: Enriching the Travel Experience

The G700 combines premium comfort with hardcore off-road capability, while the T1 and T2 suit both urban driving and light off-road adventures. Roof tents, onboard refrigerators, and other ecosystem equipment turn the vehicle into an all-round companion. JETOUR also hosts a camping market and a Starry Night Forum, bringing product features into real travel settings.

Ecosystem: Extending the Value of Travel

Travel is about understanding cultures and protecting nature as well as exploration. Participants visit Xiazhu Lake in Zhejiang for a crested ibis conservation initiative. Globally, JETOUR supports cheetah conservation in Africa, turtle conservation in Malaysia, harpy eagle conservation in Panama, and protection of Pakistan’s national animal, the markhor.

JETOUR has also partnered with Chile’s Colo-Colo, FIBA, and the Malaysia Marathon, broadening engagement with local culture, sport, and communities — giving “Travel+” an ever richer meaning.

JETOUR now joins travelers worldwide across city, mountain, and wetland, exploring new possibilities through the deeper integration of technology and travel.

ABOUT JETOUR

Launched in 2018, JETOUR follows the “Travel+” strategy and has entered over 100 countries and regions, with 2,000+ sales and after-sales outlets. Its lineup includes the T Series for light off-road and the G Series for the premium luxury off-road market, covering urban commuting, family road trips, outdoor camping, and long-distance journeys.

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Best AI Tools for Marketing Content (2026): CapCut Recognized for Faster AI-Powered Video and Image Creation by Better Business Advice

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Better Business Advice has recognized CapCut in its 2026 coverage of the best AI tools for marketing content, highlighting its collection of AI-powered features for creating and editing videos, images, audio, and other campaign assets. The recognition reflects growing interest in tools that help transform creative concepts into usable marketing materials while reducing the manual work involved in production.

Best AI Marketing Tools

Seedance 2.0 – an AI video generation model that creates videos from text prompts or imagesSeedream – an AI image generation model that creates high-quality visuals from text prompts

AI-powered content creation is changing how businesses develop digital marketing campaigns. From promotional videos and product imagery to social media graphics and branded audio, organizations face growing demand for creative assets across multiple digital channels. Tools that simplify production and support faster experimentation are becoming an increasingly important part of modern marketing workflows.

CapCut offers a range of AI-assisted capabilities covering several stages of content creation. These include text-based video generation, AI image generation, background removal, image expansion, music generation, and photo animation. Together, the tools provide options for producing marketing assets for social media, digital advertising, product promotions, and other online campaigns.

AI Video Generation Supports Promotional Campaigns

Video is an important format for communicating product information, presenting services, and building audience engagement. However, producing video content regularly can require significant planning, editing, and creative resources.

CapCut’s Seedance 2.0 AI video generator supports prompt-based video creation. Users can describe a creative concept and generate video content that serves as a starting point for further development.

The capability can support promotional videos, product showcases, educational content, and social media campaigns. It also gives creators a way to explore different visual approaches during the planning stage before refining the selected direction.

For businesses producing content across multiple channels, AI-assisted video generation can help reduce the effort required to develop initial concepts. Generated material can then be reviewed and edited to align with campaign objectives, brand guidelines, and platform requirements.

Image Generation Helps Develop Marketing Concepts

Visual assets influence how products, services, and campaigns are presented to audiences. Developing suitable imagery often involves several rounds of brainstorming and creative testing before a final direction is selected.

CapCut’s Seedream AI image generator enables users to create images from text prompts. The tool can support concept drafts, campaign planning, and experimentation with different visual styles.

For example, a seasonal marketing campaign may require several approaches to backgrounds, compositions, and visual themes. AI-generated drafts can help illustrate those options before resources are committed to final production.

CapCut’s GPT Image 2 provides another option for generating images from natural language instructions. The feature can support the development of promotional graphics, campaign imagery, and other visual assets.

These tools help shorten the early stages of creative development by making it easier to turn written ideas into visual references. Human review remains important to ensure the resulting assets accurately represent the product and meet the campaign’s requirements.

Image Editing Simplifies Asset Preparation

AI image generation is only one part of preparing content for publication. Existing photographs and graphics often need adjustments before they can be used across marketing channels.

CapCut’s AI background removal tool helps separate subjects from their original backgrounds. This can be useful when preparing product images, promotional graphics, and other assets that require a different visual setting.

The AI Image Extender addresses the challenge of adapting images to different layouts. By generating content beyond an image’s original boundaries, the tool can help users adjust compositions for different formats without relying entirely on cropping or stretching.

These capabilities can support the preparation of visuals for social media posts, website banners, digital advertisements, and product promotions. They also provide options for repurposing existing creative assets instead of producing entirely new images for every placement.

AI Audio and Photo Animation Expand Creative Options

Marketing content often combines visuals, movement, and sound to communicate a message. Producing these elements separately can add complexity to the creative process.

CapCut’s SeedMusic AI audio generator supports AI-assisted music creation based on creative prompts. Generated music can be used as a starting point for videos, promotional campaigns, and other multimedia projects, subject to appropriate review and usage requirements.

The platform’s Photo-to-3D tool offers another way to adapt still images into more dynamic visual content. This capability can help transform existing photography into animated presentations for product showcases, social media, and digital promotions.

By supporting audio creation and image animation alongside video and image tools, CapCut provides additional options for developing varied marketing materials.

A Connected Workflow for Marketing Content

CapCut’s collection of AI-powered features supports several stages of campaign production within one creative environment. A project could begin with concept images generated through Seedream, followed by visual development with GPT Image 2. Background removal and image expansion can then help prepare assets for different placements.

Selected visuals can be incorporated into video projects using Seedance 2.0, while SeedMusic offers an option for developing accompanying audio. Photo-to-3D can provide another format for repurposing existing images.

Not every campaign requires all these capabilities. Their practical value depends on the content format, production requirements, and intended audience. Reviewing generated assets for accuracy, visual consistency, and suitability remains essential before publication.

Better Business Advice’s recognition of CapCut reflects the growing role of AI-assisted production in digital marketing. As businesses continue to develop content for multiple channels, tools that support video creation, image generation, editing, and multimedia production can help simplify creative workflows while leaving room for human direction and quality control.

The full article can be read at the Better Business Advice website.

About CapCut

CapCut is an AI-powered photo and video editing platform designed to make high-quality video creation accessible across devices. The platform supports creators, businesses, and everyday users with tools for video editing, AI video generation, captions, templates, audio, and visual editing. CapCut is available across mobile, web, desktop, and iPad experiences, helping users create, edit, and prepare video content for social media, marketing, education, and personal projects.

About Better Business Advice: Better Business Advice covers the news and strategies driving modern business success. The information provided by Better Business Advice does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials are for general informational purposes only. As an affiliate, Better Business Advice may earn commissions from services mentioned in the links provided.

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