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Bullen Ultrasonics Named Finalist for 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence

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Eaton, Ohio facility recognized for leadership in operational performance, automation innovation and precision manufacturing of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials

EATON, Ohio, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bullen Ultrasonics, a leader in precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies, today announced that its Miller Williams Facility in Eaton, Ohio, has been named one of six finalists for the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards.

Bullen’s recognition comes at a time when advanced materials are playing a growing role in critical industries such as semiconductors, MEMS, aerospace and defense. These applications often require parts made from extremely hard and brittle materials that are difficult to machine without cracking, chipping or compromising precision. As products become smaller, more complex and more demanding, manufacturers need suppliers that can deliver highly accurate components with consistent quality and reliability.

“Over the last several years, our team has worked hard to make our operations stronger, more consistent and more efficient,” said Tim Beatty, president of Bullen Ultrasonics. “This recognition by IndustryWeek is really a reflection of our employees’ dedication, their problem-solving mindset and the culture of continuous improvement they bring to work every day.”

Established in 1990, the IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards program recognizes North American manufacturing facilities that are leading efforts to increase competitiveness, enhance customer satisfaction and create rewarding work environments. The finalists will advance to the next round of judging, with winners expected to be announced later this summer.

Bullen’s Miller Williams Facility provides precision machining services for advanced ceramics and other hard, brittle materials used in semiconductor, MEMS, aerospace and defense applications. The facility integrates ultrasonic machining, proprietary MicroLucent™ laser processing and high-precision CNC grinding to manufacture complex features in materials that conventional machining methods struggle to process, including silicon, glass, quartz, ceramics and sapphire.

The facility’s finalist recognition reflects several significant operational and technological achievements demonstrating improved quality, greater efficiency, enhanced scalability and continued investment in people and advanced manufacturing systems:

Maintaining final customer yield levels exceeding 98%, with first-pass yield performance regularly exceeding 97%, while supporting increasingly complex precision componentsReducing production cycle times by approximately 14% in key areas through continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve throughput and customer responsiveness Deploying custom automated and robotic ultrasonic machining cells to enhance precision, repeatability, throughput and scalabilityExpanding the use of real-time production data, automation and RFID tracking systems to strengthen quality control, traceability and manufacturing performanceInvesting in workforce development and technical training to support advanced manufacturing capabilities at Bullen’s Eaton facility

The Miller Williams Facility opened in 2006 and has continued to expand its manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand for advanced materials machining. Over the past decade, Bullen has increased revenue by 250% while investing in production capabilities, equipment and workforce development at the site.

“IndustryWeek’s recognition is a meaningful validation of the work our team has put in,” added Beatty. “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and excited to keep investing in our people, technology and capabilities so we can better support our customers and the industries we serve.”

To learn more about the 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards finalists, visit the full list of 2026 winners here: https://www.industryweek.com/resources/industryweek-best-plants-awards/article/55379835/meet-the-2026-industryweek-best-plants-finalists

About Bullen Ultrasonics
Bullen Ultrasonics is a global leader in the precision machining of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials using proprietary ultrasonic and laser-based technologies. Its non-thermal processes enable micron-level accuracy and reduce the risk of microcracks, contamination or structural damage, supporting the production of intricate features in components used across high-performance applications. Bullen’s vertically-integrated operations include in-house tool design and custom automation, which help streamline production from prototype through high-volume manufacturing. The company holds numerous certifications, including ISO 9001, AS9100 and ITAR, reflecting its alignment with quality and traceability standards in the aerospace, defense, automotive, medical and semiconductor and MEMs industries. Founded in 1971 and with more than 50 years of experience, Bullen is recognized for its engineering responsiveness and ability to deliver consistent results in regulated, high-stakes manufacturing environments. Learn more at https://www.bullentech.com.

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Michael Tebo
Gabriel Marketing Group (for Bullen Ultrasonics)
Phone: 571-835-8775
Email: michaelt@gabrielmarketing.com 

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LIGHT AI ANNOUNCES COMPANY-FUNDED FIELD STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND FOR QUICKSCAN™ STREP A PLATFORM

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Field Study Intended to Support Evaluation of Future Commercial Deployment Opportunities for AI-Enabled Strep A Screening in Community and School-Based Care Settings

VANCOUVER, BC, June 15, 2026 /CNW/ – Light AI Inc. (“Light AI” or the “Company”) (CBOE CA: ALGO) (FSE: 0HC) (OTCQB: OHCFF), a healthcare technology company focused on artificial intelligence (“AI”) powered diagnostic and wellness solutions, today announced a company-funded field study in New Zealand for the deployment and evaluation of the Company’s QuickScan™ Strep A software platform in community and school-based healthcare settings.

The field study is being conducted in collaboration with New Zealand healthcare stakeholders, including the National Hauora Coalition (“NHC”), and is designed to evaluate real-world implementation, workflow integration, accessibility, and commercial readiness of Light AI’s QuickScan™ Strep A software application for point-of-care screening and clinical decision support relating to pharyngitis and suspected Group A Streptococcus (“Strep A” or “GAS”) infections.

The Company believes the study may provide valuable operational and implementation data to support evaluation of future commercial deployment opportunities in New Zealand, including potential expansion with NHC, subject to study outcomes, stakeholder engagement, applicable regulatory considerations, and commercial agreements.

“New Zealand provides an important opportunity to evaluate how AI-enabled health-tech tools may support improved access to screening and care in community settings,” said John R. Luna, Chief Executive Officer of Light AI. “This field study is intended to assess real-world implementation of our QuickScan™ platform while generating insights that may support future commercial deployment opportunities in New Zealand and potentially other international markets.”

“We look forward to evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of Light AI’s QuickScan™ platform through this field study initiative and assessing its potential role in supporting community-based screening programs,” said Dr. Rachel Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the NHC. “The study is intended to help inform future deployment opportunities following successful pilot outcomes.”

About the National Hauroa Coalition of New Zealand

National Hauora Coalition (NHC) is a Māori led, whānau (family) informed and outcomes focused organisation that supports community-connected organisations to deliver hauora (wellbeing) services effectively for whānau.

NHC promotes, supports and delivers initiatives aimed to improve health and social outcomes for all New Zealanders with a particular focus on whānau Māori, Pacific peoples, new migrant communities, and other populations who experience inequitable health outcomes.

In collaboration with NHC’s partners, NHC delivers a wide range of innovative health and social programmes that improve outcomes for whānau and benefit Aotearoa. NHC’s history covers over two decades, driven by the goal for whānau Māori to achieve self-determined success.

About Light AI Inc. (CBOE CA: ALGO / FSE: 0HC / OTCQB: OHCFF)

Light AI Inc. is a technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence health screening and diagnostic solutions. Light AI QuickScan™ is a technology platform which represents the next generation of patient management: it applies AI algorithms to compatible smart device images, starting with images of Strep A and anticipated expansion with other medical conditions, to identify the disease in seconds. Its patented, app-based solution requires no swabs, lab tests or proprietary hardware of any kind as its computing platform includes the 4.5 billion smartphones that exist in the world today. Light AI is at the forefront of developing innovative screening and diagnostic solutions aimed at improving healthcare delivery worldwide. Their cutting-edge AI powered technology offers rapid, accurate, and cost-effective screening and diagnostic tools designed to address critical healthcare challenges.

In pre-FDA validation studies, Light AI’s algorithm demonstrated remarkable accuracy in differentiating between viral and bacterial pharyngitis, specifically targeting Group A Streptococcus (GAS). The algorithm achieved a 96.57% accuracy rate and attained a Negative Predictive Value of 100%, indicating its high reliability in confirming the absence of Streptococcus A infection. Viral and GAS pharyngitis affects over 600 million people annually worldwide. If left untreated, GAS pharyngitis can lead to serious complications such as Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), which imposes a global economic burden exceeding $1 trillion annually. Light AI’s technology offers a significant advancement in the accurate and timely identification of GAS pharyngitis, potentially reducing the incidence of RHD and its associated costs. Light AI’s approach to applying AI to smart device images can be expanded to other medical conditions, as well as other areas of analysis. Light AI’s vision is to combine the Light AI QuickScan™ software platform with AI in-the-Cloud to create a Digital Clinical Lab that provides quick and accessible diagnosis for countless conditions that today require expensive and time-consuming imaging or lab processes.

ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY

“John R. Luna”
Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 1-(888) 804-9459
Email: jluna@light.ai

For more information, please contact the Company at investors@light.ai or visit https://light.ai/.

Website: https://light.ai/
LinkedIn: LinkedIn/company/Light AI
X (Formerly Twitter): @lightaihealth

Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains statements and information that, to the extent that they are not historical fact, constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including, but not limited to, the study outcomes and future commercial deployment opportunities in New Zealand. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and its perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date that such statements are made, but which may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s financial performance, business development, results of operations, and those listed in filings made by the Company with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities (which may be viewed at www.sedarplus.ca). Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking information. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company’s management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on the Company’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect information, events, results, circumstances or otherwise after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law including securities laws.

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New Book Exposes the Hidden Infrastructure of AI and Data Centers

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“Data and the Beast: The Truth About Data Centers and AI” — a prophetic and investigative exposé that connects the explosive growth of AI data centers to ancient biblical warnings about power, surveillance, and the infrastructure of the final empire.

DRUMS, Pa., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Donald A. Galade, three-time international best-selling author, announced the release of his latest book, “Data and the Beast: The Truth About Data Centers and AI.”

The live launch of “Data and the Beast” airs Monday, June 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST on Club 36, hosted by Dorothy Spaulding on Watchmen Broadcasting Network (WBPI TV-49).

The program is available through multiple platforms:

Watch online at wbpi.org,Stream by searching “Watchmen Broadcasting.”Facebook Live through Watchmen Broadcasting.TV affiliates in several southeastern U.S. markets.Club 36 also airs at 8:00 PM and midnight EST

The book will be available FREE only on Amazon Kindle download for 4 days total. Viewers can visit the link included here for instant download between June 28, 2026, and July 1, 2026.

“Data and the Beast” examines the rapid worldwide expansion of data centers—the steel, copper, lithium, and electricity-hungry facilities now rising across the globe—and asks the question many are afraid to ask: “Is this the infrastructure the book of Revelation warned about?” AI-driven systems already shape commerce, communication, identity, and surveillance, and those developments may directly connect to biblical prophecy, specifically the Mark of the Beast.

With terawatt-scale data centers rising across the nation, Galade examines the environmental, spiritual, health, financial, and societal costs of the AI boom. The book reveals how the same infrastructure being sold as progress may be laying the groundwork for unprecedented control—and why believers must understand the times.

Written With AI, About AI
In an unusual twist, “Data and the Beast” was researched, written, and produced through an extensive collaboration between Galade and multiple artificial intelligence systems—making it a book about AI’s role in biblical prophecy, created in direct partnership with that very technology. The book’ features reflections on the project from AI systems, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude (Anthropic), which assisted in the research and writing process. GROK AI actually said, “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

About the Author

Donald A. Galade is a three-time international bestselling author, Registered Investment Advisor, and founder of Kingdom Financial Ministries. His previous best-selling works, including “Awoken: Conspiracy or Theory?” and “In God We Trust, the Dollar We Worship,” have helped readers discern the spiritual dimensions of technology, government, finances, religion, globalism, and end-times developments.

Key Themes

The real numbers. What are the total jobs created? How much water, power, and land are used? What happens to these buildings if they fail? Where does the wastewater go? Who foots the bill? What are the tax consequences? Who owns them?

What are P.I.L.O.T. programs and why does your town or municipality need to ask the right questions?

The Bible speaks of a beast that comes to life and speaks in Revelation. Will that be done using AI?

Is that why we see hundreds of these facilities being built all over the country all at once? Why now? Why so many?

Availability: Now available only on Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions.

DataAndTheBeast.comDon Galade’s BookstoreKingdom Financial Ministries (Publisher)

Donald A. Galade
CEO/ Author
Kingdom Financial Ministries
don@dongalade.com

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The Launch of MyIQ Marks a Transition to Continuous Self-Evaluation

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The new platform empowers users by providing the tools to consistently re-evaluate themselves in the ever-evolving digital landscape. 

CLAYMONT, Del., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The launch of MyIQ signals a transition to continuous self-evaluation at both the micro and macro levels. The digital self-knowledge platform was designed to help individuals better understand themselves at a deeper level.

The inspiration to create the platform came from the founders witnessing a growing disconnect between what consumers were searching for and what they were actually being provided. While people had a great deal of curiosity about self-improvement, the quality of tools available online was very low. MyIQ was founded to bridge this divide and equip these users with a more viable, useful online platform.

The Lackluster Other Platforms

Before the launch of MyIQ by Envest Research Inc., most platforms either offered overly simplistic quiz-style content or academic frameworks that could prove inaccessible to everyday users. MyIQ sought to find a middle ground, making self-knowledge structured, engaging, and understandable for all.

However, one of the biggest challenges of founding MyIQ was building trust within this space in the first place. Online testing is often viewed skeptically, leading many users to be reluctant to believe in the platform’s potential from the get-go. Beyond this, the platform also unexpectedly found itself competing with viral-first apps that purported to be educational but prioritized entertainment over depth.

MyIQ ultimately overcame these struggles by focusing on product integrity, structured design, and long-form engagement. Rather than chasing virality as so many of their competitors did, the platform instead sought to foreground measurable value, leading to sustained user retention and organic global growth.

The MyIQ Difference

The MyIQ difference is that the platform refuses to treat self-knowledge as a single metric. The platform operates with the belief that meaningful self-understanding emerges from the intersection of cognitive ability, emotional patterns, and relational behavior. This integrated approach is not just a product feature; it shapes the platform’s perspective. Rather than framing self-assessment as a static score or label, MyIQ is built around self-knowledge as a system; something that can be measured, compared, and developed over time.

Use Cases

Many users initially approach MyIQ with the intention of utilizing it for a very deliberate, singular purpose: checking their IQ. However, time and again, the team has witnessed users become engrossed in the educational opportunities the platform offers and expand into broader self-exploration.

This shift, from seeking a fixed result to engaging in an ongoing process, is indicative of how MyIQ operates on a foundational level. These tales underscore that self-assessment is no longer treated as a one-time outcome but as an iterative, reflective process of real-life change.

Moving Forward

In the next few years, MyIQ aims to establish itself as a leading platform in the self-knowledge space, moving beyond individual assessments to become a standard tool for understanding how people think, behave, and relate to others.

Furthermore, the long-term vision is to help reposition self-awareness as a structured, measurable construct, making it part of everyday decision-making across personal development, education, and relationships.

As MyIQ continues to grow, the focus will remain on deepening the integration of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral data. Through these methods, the team strives to allow users to track patterns over time rather than rely on static results. In these ways, MyIQ hopes to transform self-assessment from a one-time experience into an ongoing, data-informed process.

About MyIQ

MyIQ is a digital self-knowledge platform designed to help individuals better understand how they think, feel, and behave through structured cognitive, personality, and relational assessments. The platform was developed to address a market gap: traditional IQ tests and personality quizzes either lacked depth or failed to translate insights into meaningful, real-world understanding. MyIQ combines multiple layers of self-assessment with guided learning tools, brain games, and expert-led content to create a continuous self-reflection ecosystem.

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Sophie de Villiers
PR Manager
MyIQ
pr@myiq.com
Claymont, DE 19703, USA

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