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IMMERSIVE XR EXPERIENCE EXPANDS THE REACH OF HOLOCAUST EDUCATION

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The Claims Conference Releases A Cutting-Edge Mixed-Reality Experience Detailing The Heartbreaking And Inspiring Story Of Benno Kern, From Anschluss To Auschwitz To Liberation In Buchenwald.

NEW YORK, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) announced the launch of “Benno’s Light,” the heartbreaking and inspiring story of 98-year-old Holocaust survivor Benno Kern brought to life through cutting-edge, mixed-reality technology which allows people to walk through his story while using VR headsets or simply on their computers. Benno’s Light is the latest effort to expand access to Holocaust knowledge, meeting future generations in compelling and engaging ways.

Gideon Taylor, President of the Claims Conference, said, “Mixed reality is the technology of now and of the future. And it is precisely why it is so crucial that we tap into advanced technology to help future generations understand the Holocaust. We cannot let stories like Benno’s fade into the darkness.”

In partnership with the Austrian government, the Claims Conference collaborated with immersive technology company makemepulse to create a sensitive and evocative mixed-reality experience animating Kern’s words into a powerful testimony and educational experience for generations to come.

Christian Stocker, Austrian Federal Chancellor, said, “Holocaust remembrance is not only an obligation to the past, it is our mandate for the future. A vibrant and forward-looking culture of remembrance requires us to meet current and future generations where they are. Projects like Benno’s Light demonstrate how cutting-edge technology can preserve the voices of survivors in ways that are deeply personal, accessible and meaningful for young audiences today and tomorrow. Austria recognizes its historical responsibility to ensure that the truth of the Shoah remains alive through innovative educational tools that strengthen awareness, deepen understanding and sharpen our vigilance against antisemitism, hatred and intolerance in all forms.”

Benno Kern, born in 1927 in Vienna, Austria, recounts his life in the city he remembers for both its music and intellect, but also for the pogroms that scarred the hearts of those who remember. Kern explains to viewers how his joyful and innocent childhood turned to darkness as his relatives – and eventually his own immediate family – ran from the Nazis and were eventually captured by them. The XR project follows him as his family fled Vienna to Czechoslovakia, Belgium and Paris where the Nazis captured Benno and his parents, sending them to Auschwitz.

Benno Kern, Holocaust survivor and featured storyteller, said, “I’ll never forget my mother’s words: ‘You have the opportunity to stay alive. The decision is yours.’ I was the only member of my family to survive the Holocaust. This project has special meaning to me as I carried my family’s story for more than 80 years with uncertainty as to whether it would be remembered. I ask future generations to hear my words and carry them forward in your hearts. Let them light your way. And let them remind you what it means to carry compassion, even in the darkest of times.”

Benno’s Light builds on “Inside Kristallnacht,” the groundbreaking XR project the Claims Conference released in 2024. The inaugural XR project followed Dr. Charlotte Knobloch through the streets of Munich, Germany as she recounts the November Pogrom the night of November 9, 1938, when as a six-year-old she and her father hid from the Nazis terrorizing their Jewish community. Kristallnacht was the historic moment when a growing hatred peaked, catalyzing into acts of violence and rage, when citizens turned on their longtime neighbors, roaming the streets in mobs, breaking the glass of Jewish homes and shops. More than 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and deported to concentration camps during the days of Kristallnacht.

Alexander Pröll, State Secretary for the Austrian Federal Chancellery, said, “Holocaust education must continue to evolve to remain meaningful for future generations. Innovative projects, such as Benno’s Light, show how technology can strengthen remembrance by bringing survivor testimony into new educational and cultural spaces around the world. Remembering the Shoah demands that we actively counter antisemitism and hatred wherever they surface, reinforcing our shared responsibility to defend human dignity, historical truth, and democratic values.”

The launch of Benno’s Light at University of Vienna carries profound historical significance. Following the destruction of Vienna’s medieval synagogue and the murder and expulsion of Jews in 1421, stones from the synagogue were used in the construction of the earliest buildings of what would later become part of the University of Vienna. More than 500 years later, the university now serves as a place to confront that history openly and honestly, transforming a site once connected to the erasure of Jewish life into a space dedicated to remembrance, education and the preservation of survivor testimony for future generations.

Greg Schneider, Executive Vice President of the Claims Conference, said, “New technology allows us to engage younger generations, which is critical to ensure the lessons of the Shoah are never forgotten. Benno was the same age as today’s students when he was torn from his home by the Nazis and forced onto a deportation train to Auschwitz. XR technology allows Benno to once again be a 15-year-old, showing today’s 15-year-olds the result of unchecked hatred.”

This virtual reality project integrates real-life footage, photographs, music and other audio from the Anschluss to Auschwitz, as well as meticulously researched historical context, into the hand-drawn world of Kern’s story with stunning artwork created by immersive technology company, makemepulse. The mixed-reality project will be displayed in museums and film festivals, and accompanying educational materials are currently under development.

Nicolas Rajabaly, Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer, makemepulse, said, “Benno’s Light was never about using technology for spectacle. The challenge was finding a way to preserve the intimacy and humanity of Benno’s testimony while creating a format capable of reaching new generations. What moved us most during the process was realizing that Benno’s memories were shaped less by places and more by the people who helped him survive. That insight fundamentally changed the experience we designed. We shifted away from historical reconstruction alone and focused instead on emotional proximity, presence and human connection. Immersive technology gave us the opportunity to transform testimony into something audiences could feel around them rather than simply observe from a distance.”

The Benno’s Light experience can be accessed on the website by clicking here: https://bennos-light.org/

Benno’s Light was developed under the stewardship of the Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany) and the Committee for Jewish Claims on Austria, with the support of the Austrian Federal Chancellery.

For more information, please visit: www.claimscon.org 

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Epsilor’s New Ultra High Capacity 6T Batteries for Military Vehicles Outperform Market with 4,400Wh/174Ah Energy Capacity

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Epsilor’s COMBATT 6T battery provides the highest energy density and capacity in the world. MIL-PRF-32356C compliant and NATO standard, Epsilor’s newest 6T is currently under production and will be showcased at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Poland, September 8 – 11, 2026.

KIELCE, Poland, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd., an Ignium company and world-recognized developer and manufacturer of smart Li-Ion batteries and charging solutions, announced that its flagship COMBATT ELI-52526-GM 6T has entered full production. MIL-PRF- 32565C and NATO-standard compliant, Epsilor’s 6T battery supplies the highest energy in its category at 4,400Wh / 174Ah.

Epsilor’s COMBATT 6T battery is designed for military vehicles, deployable tactical autonomous power systems, mobile command posts, tactical shelters, and deployable weapon systems. The COMBATT ELI-52526-GM 6T with the highest energy in its class enables longer silent watch missions while reducing fuel consumption, maintenance requirements and overall vehicle lifecycle costs. The ruggedized battery pack is designed for harsh military environments to support modern hybrid vehicle architectures, high-power payloads, electronic warfare systems, sensors, and communications equipment.

“Our goal was to redefine what users can expect from their 6T battery on the battlefield,” said Ronen Badichi, General Manager & CEO of Epsilor Electric Fuel. “Growing demand among our defense customers for higher energy 6T batteries pushed us to expedite production and we are proud to introduce this product ahead of schedule.”

“Demand for energy is always a challenge,” said Merav Kolody Shubeli, Sr. Director of International Sales at Epsilor. “We accelerated the scale-up process from development to battery production to meet the needs of our clients.”

The COMBATT 6T will be displayed at MSPO alongside Epsilor’s full range of military batteries and chargers with the highest energy density.

About Epsilor

Epsilor Electric Fuel Ltd. is a world recognized developer and producer of smart batteries, chargers, and mobile power management systems for defense, aerospace, medical, transportation, industrial, and marine applications. 

About Ignium

Ignium is a purpose-built merchant provider of components and solutions for current and next-generation weapons systems to the U.S. and allied defense industrial base.

To learn more, visit Epsilor (www.epsilor.com), or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Fibocom Launches RU311 5G RedCap Module Series for Streamlined 5G Upgrades in Mid-Tier IoT

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For many IoT devices, upgrading to 5G is not simply about achieving higher bandwidth. Industrial gateways, security and surveillance systems, aftermarket automotive applications, energy applications and MiFi devices often have different priorities. Reliable connectivity, power efficiency, cost and product development efficiency can matter just as much.

To address these requirements, Fibocom has launched the RU311 5G RedCap module series. The new series offers customers a practical option for upgrading mid-tier IoT devices from 4G to a streamlined 5G architecture.

Built on the UNISOC V527 platform, the RU311 supports 5G RedCap and is also compatible with LTE Cat.4. It provides a flexible upgrade path between traditional 4G and higher-end 5G for mid-tier IoT applications.

A Streamlined Path to 5G for Mid-Tier IoT Devices

For these devices, the key to a 5G upgrade is not simply higher speed. The more important question is whether 5G can meet actual application requirements with the right balance of performance, power consumption and cost.

The RU311 supports dual-mode 5G RedCap and LTE Cat.4 connectivity. In 5G RedCap mode, it delivers peak downlink speeds of up to 226 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 120 Mbps. In LTE mode, peak speeds reach 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink.

These data rates can support applications such as status reporting, remote control, video uplink, mobile broadband access and industrial data transmission.

For customers planning product upgrades, the RU311 balances 5G evolution with power and cost considerations. It helps existing mid-tier IoT devices transition more smoothly from 4G to 5G.

Compatible Design Reduces Upgrade Effort

The challenge of upgrading a device often extends beyond the wireless standard itself. Manufacturers may also need to redesign the motherboard, adapt interfaces, complete testing and validation, and manage a new product introduction cycle.

The RU311 LGA variant comes in a compact 32 mm × 29 mm × 2.4 mm package. Its pin layout is designed with compatibility considerations for Fibocom’s FG132 RedCap module and NL668/L716 Cat.4 modules. This makes it easier for customers to develop 4G and 5G products on compatible hardware designs.

For customers with existing 4G platforms, this approach can reduce hardware migration and repetitive development work. It also allows more development resources to be focused on application experience, use-case adaptation and product introduction.

Multiple Form Factors Accelerate Product Development

The RU311 series is available in LGA, M.2 and Mini PCIe form factors to support different device designs and development stages.

The M.2 variant is suited for rapid validation and platform integration. The Mini PCIe variant can be integrated into industrial gateways, routers, industrial PCs and embedded platforms. These options can reduce hardware adaptation work and accelerate product development.

The RU311 series supports protocols including TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL and MQTT. It also provides interfaces such as USB, UART, RGMII, SDIO, I2C, SPI and GPIO.

Together, these capabilities support key functions across device connectivity, remote operations and maintenance, data transmission and platform integration.

“RedCap further expands the application potential of 5G in the mid-tier IoT market. It gives more devices a new technology option for balancing performance, power consumption and cost,” said a representative from UNISOC.

“The Fibocom RU311 is built on the UNISOC V527 platform. We will continue to deepen our collaboration with Fibocom and jointly expand the application scope and ecosystem of RedCap technology.”

Kony Li, General Manager of Fibocom’s MTC Business Unit, said, “As IoT devices evolve from 4G to 5G, different types of devices require connectivity capabilities that match their specific business needs. The RU311 further expands Fibocom’s 5G RedCap portfolio.”

“Going forward, Fibocom will continue working with UNISOC to advance RedCap product innovation. We aim to provide customers with a broader range of adaptable 5G connectivity options and support the continued evolution of different types of IoT devices.”

The launch of the RU311 series further strengthens Fibocom’s multi-platform, multi-form-factor 5G RedCap portfolio. It will also help accelerate RedCap adoption across a broader range of mid-tier IoT applications.

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets. Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

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BTL Establishes New Laser Division and Introduces EXOLASE ONE® – The World’s First Fused Erbium Laser

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Proprietary technology fuses multiple wavelengths into a single beam to set a new standard of care in laser facial rejuvenation.

PRAGUE, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BTL, a global leader in advanced energy-based medical and aesthetic technologies, today announced a major milestone in its corporate history: the official establishment of its dedicated laser division and the upcoming launch of its flagship laser system, EXOLASE ONE®.

EXOLASE ONE® is a major leap in the aesthetic industry as the first-ever application of fused erbium laser technology in medical practice. The system fuses multiple erbium laser wavelengths into a single beam of light, treating the exact same spot simultaneously. This creates a completely new form of laser-tissue interaction that overcomes the traditional limitations of existing facial rejuvenation lasers regarding clinical efficacy, speed of treatment, and patient comfort.

“The technology covers what normally requires multiple ablative and non-ablative systems, transforming it into a remarkably simple procedure that treats the entire face in under 10 minutes while delivering superior results for our patients,” said Dr. Reha Yavuzer, one of the first clinical investigators for the platform.

EXOLASE ONE® is the latest high-tech breakthrough originating from BTL’s extensive R&D infrastructure, which has powered many of the company’s industry-defining innovations.

“This is a historic moment for BTL. From the beginning, we knew that only a genuinely disruptive technology would allow us to build a true laser powerhouse,” said Tomas Schwarz, CEO of BTL Group of Companies. “Based on feedback from pioneering clinical centers worldwide, EXOLASE ONE® represents exactly this kind of breakthrough.”

Following an early-access program for selected key opinion leaders, EXOLASE ONE® will move to a broader global launch in 2027, initially focused on aesthetic medicine and dermatology. The new laser division becomes BTL’s sixth core division, complementing its existing operations in aesthetics, mental wellness, rehabilitation, cardiology, and robotics.

About BTL

Founded in 1993, BTL has grown to become one of the world’s major medical and aesthetic equipment manufacturers. With over 5,000 employees located in more than 90 countries, BTL has revolutionized the industry by offering the most advanced non-invasive solutions for body shaping, skin tightening, facial rejuvenation, mental health, rehabilitation and cardiology. BTL’s pioneering brands include EMSCULPT NEO®, EMFACE®, EMSELLA®, EXOMIND® and many others. For more information about BTL and its portfolio of medical innovations, please visit www.btlaesthetics.com.

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