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XFoil Launches a Direct-to-Consumer eFoil Line, Undercutting the $15,000 Industry Pricing by More Than Half

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XFoil, a Silicon Valley-engineered electric hydrofoil brand founded by PLX Devices CEO Paul Lowchareonkul, today announced the ecommerce launch of its eFoil lineup: The Escape and The Apex, starting at $6,499. The launch introduces a direct-to-consumer pricing model that bypasses dealer networks entirely, bringing premium composite eFoils to market at less than half the cost of comparable boards from legacy competitors priced between $12,000 and $15,000. Each XFoil board is built from hand-laid carbon fiber composite construction and features a proprietary active flight stabilization system that continuously adjusts to counter choppy water in real time, significantly lowering the learning curve that has historically made eFoiling difficult for new riders. After five years of research, prototyping, and ocean validation in Kailua, Hawaii, XFoil boards are in stock and shipping factory-direct to customers worldwide via ocean freight or express air. The platform’s performance credentials were established at Hawaii’s first-ever eFoil race in August 2025, where a first-time XFoil rider with ten minutes of practice recorded the fastest lap of the day, outperforming riders on boards costing two to four times as much. The Escape and Apex are available now at xfoil.com. Every board includes a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, 100% satisfaction guarantee, and free worldwide shipping.

FREMONT, Calif., July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Born in Hawaii and engineered in Silicon Valley, XFoil brings aerospace-grade composite construction and gyro-stabilized flight technology to market, starting at just $6,499 with units in stock and shipping direct from the factory.

XFoil is a Silicon Valley-engineered electric hydrofoil brand born on the waters of Hawaii.

XFoil is launching their official e-commerce store featuring the Escape eFoil and the brand new Apex eFoil. The launch follows multiple successful Kickstarter campaigns and introduces a direct-to-consumer pricing model that eliminates the dealer markups long considered standard in the premium eFoil category.

While competing eFoil brands routinely price comparable boards between $12,000 and $15,000+, XFoil boards start at $6,499, a difference the company attributes not to cutting corners but to cutting middlemen. By selling directly from its factory to the customer’s door, XFoil is able to offer the same hand-laid carbon fiber composite construction, precision motor engineering, and safety systems found in boards twice its price, without the commission structures that inflate dealer-network pricing.

Innovative Features

Aerospace-Grade Composite Construction: Each XFoil board is built from hand-laid carbon fiber composite, the same category of material used in aerospace and motorsport engineering, delivering a board that is lightweight, rigid, and built for long-term durability.Active Flight Stabilization: This proprietary stabilization system continuously adjusts in real time to counter choppy water and rider movement, significantly lowering the learning curve that has historically made eFoiling difficult for new riders.Direct-to-Consumer Pricing: By selling factory-direct and bypassing dealer networks entirely, xFoil offers the same caliber of engineering found in $12,000–$15,000 boards at a starting price of $6,499.Factory-Direct Shipping: XFoil boards are in stock and ready to ship now, traveling directly from the factory to the customer’s door by ocean freight or express air, bypassing the domestic warehousing and distribution delays typical of the category.Race-Proven Performance: At Hawaii’s first-ever eFoil race in August 2025, a first-time XFoil rider with only ten minutes of practice recorded the fastest lap of the day, outperforming riders on boards costing two to four times as much.

Built by a Lifelong Waterman, Engineered Like a Tech Product

XFoil was founded by Paul Lowchareonkul, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of PLX Devices Inc., headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Over the past two decades, Lowchareonkul has designed, patented, and introduced disruptive innovations across the automotive, clean energy, and consumer electronics industries.

A lifelong waterman, Lowchareonkul has windsurfed, kitesurfed, and explored some of the world’s most demanding water sports destinations since the age of ten. That firsthand experience with the unpredictability of wind and weather conditions, became the inspiration behind XFoil’s engineering priorities: a board that gives riders reliable, controllable flight regardless of conditions.

The XFoil platform has spent five years in research and development, design, prototyping, testing, and continuous refinement of its core architecture and proprietary active flight stabilization system. Years of ocean validation and engineering iteration shaped the version of XFoil now shipping to customers.

Fighter-Jet Technology, Engineered for a Forgiving Learning Curve

Traditional eFoils have a reputation for being difficult to learn, requiring riders to manage balance and instability simultaneously while building confidence on the water. XFoil’s proprietary active flight stabilization system continuously adjusts to counter choppy water and rider movement in real time.

Factory-Direct Shipping Eliminates the Wait

For many customers coming from the crowdfunding world, the announcement carries particular significance: XFoil boards are in stock and ready to ship now, the production run is complete, with units shipping factory-direct to customers’ doors by ocean freight or express air, bypassing the domestic warehousing and dealer distribution timelines that typically add weeks or months to delivery.

Tested in the Waters Where Hydrofoiling Was Born

XFoil’s engineering may be rooted in Silicon Valley, but its testing ground is Hawaii, widely regarded as the birthplace of modern hydrofoiling. Every XFoil board is developed and proven in the demanding open-ocean conditions of the islands before reaching customers, a heritage the company says gives it credibility that lab-built competitors can’t claim.

In August 2025, XFoil hosted Hawaii’s first-ever eFoil race. A first-time rider competing on an XFoil board, with only ten minutes of practice, recorded the fastest lap of the day, outperforming riders on boards costing two to four times as much.

At a Glance

Starting price of $6,499, less than half the cost of comparable $12,000–$15,000 competitor boardsDirect-to-consumer model eliminates dealer markups entirelyHand-laid carbon fiber composite construction; lightweight, rigid, and built for durabilityActive gyro-stabilization automatically counters choppy water, lowering the learning curve for new ridersIn stock and ready to ship now, factory-direct via ocean freight or express airDeveloped and race-tested in Hawaii, the birthplace of modern hydrofoiling1-year manufacturer’s warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee included on every board

The Escape and Apex are available now at xfoil.com, with worldwide shipping and a full lineup of accessories, training resources, and customer support.

About XFoil

XFoil, a brand of PLX Devices Inc., designs and engineers premium electric hydrofoils that combine aerospace-grade composite materials, Silicon Valley engineering, and Hawaii-tested performance. Founded on the principle that premium eFoiling shouldn’t require a $15,000 price tag, XFoil sells directly to consumers, eliminating dealer markups while delivering race-proven performance, safety, and craftsmanship. To learn more, visit xfoil.com

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Integrate Strengthens Defense Market Position with New U.S. Space Force Contract and Venture Debt Facility

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Space Systems Integrations Office contract in place to accelerate acquisition for growing portfolio of national security space systemsIntegrate closes debt facility from J.P. Morgan to scale first-of-its-kind agentic real-time project management across boundaries, security domains, and classification levels

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Integrate, the developer of the first ultra-secure, AI-enabled project management platform built for complex defense programs, is announcing a new contract with the Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) to further facilitate the integration of the rapidly growing national security space systems portfolio across the entirety of the U.S. Space Force. This contract comes one year after Integrate first announced a multi-year, $25 million contract with the U.S. Space Force’s Mission Manifest Office (MMO) in support of its launch operations.

SSIO serves as the central nervous system for the Space Force and the singular integrator across the majority of the national security space enterprise. To maintain the U.S. advantage in space, the Office is actively pursuing technological advancements to ensure programs are executed within cost and schedule constraints, and to provide leaders with real-time visibility into the entire Space Force portfolio.

“As the speed of acquisition becomes increasingly critical to the success of our programs, the Space Force is prioritizing technologies that equip our leaders with more timely, data-driven decision-making capabilities,” said Helen Ying, System of Systems Engineering Lead at the U.S. Space Force. “Integrate’s project management platform strengthens our capacity to visualize the minute details and track broader objectives within the Space Force’s programs.”

“True real-time integration that can operate across programs, stakeholders, and organizations between high side and commercial environments—has not existed before Integrate. That’s what SSIO is buying, and that’s what the venture debt from J.P. Morgan is supporting. Not the current state of hand-jammed slides utilizing stale information, but a future where you take immediate action with real-time data,” said John Conafay, CEO of Integrate.

To meet the specialized needs of its national security customers, Integrate orchestrates work across multiple organizations, security boundaries, and classification levels. Built on a Single Timeline Architecture, Integrate combines airtight visibility controls with precision access at its core, offering a level of granular control not found in legacy competitors. Pairing infrastructure with a first-of-its-kind agentic project management system purpose-built for defense, Integrate puts rich program data within reach through modern AI workflows. The platform-of-choice for defense and government programs, Integrate also boasts an automated risk discovery and mitigation, a best-in-class dependency system, and resource tracking.

To advance its market traction, Integrate secured a $6 million debt facility from J.P. Morgan, a testament to the company’s unparalleled value for today’s defense and government programs. The firm’s Innovation Economy business has been supporting high-growth, founder-led, venture-backed companies across sectors for more than a decade with deep industry expertise, local support, comprehensive solutions, and a robust network of investors and partners to meet clients’ commercial, investment, and private banking needs.

“J.P. Morgan has a long history of providing financing to leading-edge technologies in areas including aerospace and defense. Integrate’s platform is streamlining operations across these sectors, and we are proud to support companies like Integrate that are building the tools to rapidly and securely develop and implement the technologies, products, and vehicles that are essential to national security,” said John China, Co-Head of Innovation Economy at J.P. Morgan.

Earlier in the year, Integrate was named to the renowned Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG)’s 2026 NatSec100 list, compiled with support from J.P. Morgan. A definitive annual ranking of the top 100 venture-backed, dual-use, and defense companies, the NatSec100 list spotlights the country’s most prominent and innovative companies within the sector.

About Integrate
Integrate is the only real-time, cross-boundary project management platform for complex projects in government and defense tech. Architected to be ultra-secure and AI-native, Integrate operates across organizations, classification levels, and networks through one continuously synchronized schedule with precision access. Backed by world-class investors like FPV Ventures, Integrate is already working with dozens of partners and customers, including the U.S. Space Force. Learn more at www.integrate.co

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SainSmart Puts Automatic Tool Changing Within Reach: Genmitsu PRONAX Series Delivers Production-Grade ATC Starting at $3,699

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Load five tools, hit start, and let the job run with the new NAX5 automatic tool changer that keeps every tool zeroed and ready.

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SainSmart, a decade-long leader in open hardware and desktop manufacturing, unveils the Genmitsu PRONAX series (the Spark and Forge), the brand’s first CNC platform engineered around automatic tool changing. Built for makers and small businesses who have outgrown single-tool routers, PRONAX brings multi-tool job planning and repeatable, production-grade output to the desktop CNC category.

For years, the Genmitsu name has been synonymous with accessible manufacturing. PRONAX builds on this legacy, answering the call of shops that have grown with the brand and now need a larger working platform, closed-loop reliability, and the ability to run multiple tools in a single job without stopping to swap bits by hand.

From Single-Tool Router to Production Platform
PRONAX is not simply a larger machine. It is the next logical step in the Genmitsu evolution, built for shops that have outgrown entry-level routers and need a platform that can plan multi-tool jobs, hold tolerance across a full day of batch production, and do so without the price tag of an industrial machine.

Two Machines, One Production-Ready Platform
PRONAX launches with two working-area options, both built on the same closed-loop motion system and control architecture:

PRONAX Spark: 600 × 900 × 118 mm working area (approx. 23.6 × 35.4 × 4.6 in ), a larger platform for repeatable work, multi-tool job planning, and more professional day-to-day output.PRONAX Forge: 800 × 800 × 118 mm working area (approx. 31.5 × 31.5 × 4.6 in), built for small businesses that need an even larger platform and a more scalable production workflow.2.2kW air-cooled spindle: 0–18,000 RPM, VFD-controlled, for consistent cuts across a range of materials.  Closed-loop NEMA24 motors (3.5 N•m) paired with HG20/HG15 linear rails and ball screws on all axes to hold accuracy through long, aggressive runs.Shop-ready safety: XYZ limit switches, emergency stop, and a Z-probe for fast, repeatable tool setting.

NAX5: Every Tool, Already Zeroed
At the center of the PRONAX platform is the NAX5 Automatic Tool Changer, a 5-slot system available as an integrated upgrade on both machines.

5-slot tool storage with per-slot tool recognition and visual status indicators, features SainSmart notes that most rack-style ATC systems at this price point do not offer.A Z-axis that lifts to clear neighboring tools, with a configurable Z-lift height that accommodates longer tools.A validated, closed ecosystem: the NAX5 communicates with the PRONAX control box over RS-485 and runs on PRONAX-specific firmware for tool-change sequencing, length compensation, and slot identification. As a result, it is designed to work exclusively with PRONAX machines rather than as a generic, cross-compatible add-on.An ATC-ready workflow that lets shops plan roughing, profiling, and finishing passes in a single uninterrupted run, cutting out the manual stops that slow down batch production.

Power to Create, Ready to Scale
The 2.2kW spindle on every PRONAX machine allows for deeper, more confident passes across wood, composites, and soft metals, providing enough headroom for signage, cabinet components, fixtures, templates, molds, and custom production parts. Combined with the NAX5 tool changer, PRONAX is designed to carry small shops from one-off projects to genuine batch-production throughput.

GRBL-Powered, Shop-Ready
True to the SainSmart philosophy of “making execution easy,” PRONAX machines run on GRBL 1.1f through the included NAX control box, staying compatible with Candle, Easel, UGS, and any GRBL-based software, with support for offline control. Each machine ships with a cutter set (end mills, V-bit), ER20 collets, a Z-probe, clamping plates, cables, documentation, and a tool kit, giving shops everything they need to get cutting on day one.

About SainSmart
From the first spark of an idea to the final product, SainSmart has been the trusted partner for makers, tinkerers, and DIY enthusiasts for over 10 years. As a pioneer in the desktop CNC space, SainSmart continues to expand the Genmitsu family, the industry’s most versatile line of CNC machines, empowering users to turn daydreams into tangible reality.

For more information, visit www.sainsmart.com.

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Britive ARC™ Brings Zero Standing Access to the AI Workforce

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Agentic Runtime Control gives AI agents intent-bound, task-scoped access only when work requires it, controls what they can do at runtime, and removes access when the task is complete 

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Britive, the platform making standing privilege obsolete for agentic AI, non-human, and human identities, today introduced Britive ARC™ (Agentic Runtime Control), a new approach to securing AI agents as they move from assistants that answer questions to virtual workers that take action inside enterprise systems. 

Enterprises are building a new kind of workforce. Alongside teams of people, employees increasingly have virtual teams of AI agents that query databases, call APIs, change infrastructure, and act on problems surfaced by other agents. Britive ARC™ was shaped around the real-world requirements of enterprise customers already working through how to securely move AI agents into production. Like human workers, those agents need authority to perform different jobs. Unlike human workers, they should not need privileged access sitting idle between tasks. 

That creates a fundamental question: How do you give an AI agent enough authority to do its job without giving it privilege it can keep, misuse, or expose? 

Britive ARC™ answers that question by tying access to the work being performed. Each access grant is evaluated in context, including the identity behind it, the task, and the scope required. When authorized, Britive provides only the access needed, controls how it can be used while the work runs, and removes it when the task is complete. 

“One of the biggest barriers to moving agentic AI into production is knowing how to secure it,” said Chris Rasco, Head of AI/ML Platforms, Atlanta-based Financial Services Company. “Britive’s approach addresses a foundational part of that problem: giving agents only the access they need for the task, when they need it, without leaving standing access behind. Bringing agent access into the same platform used to manage human and non-human access provides the kind of foundation enterprises need to move from experimentation into production with confidence.” 

A new access model for a new workforce 

Traditional access models were built around people and predictable machine identities. AI agents are different: they perform specific tasks on behalf of people, services, or other agents, at machine speed. Standing privilege was risky for humans. For autonomous agents, it’s reckless. 

Britive ARC™ controls the critical security moments of an agent transaction through a continuous model: verify, assess, authorize, observe, and revoke.  

Britive verifies the agent and the identity it acts for where applicable, evaluates the intent and the prompt context, provides only the required access, observes the activity while it runs, and removes access when it is no longer authorized or needed. 

Throughout the transaction, Britive captures evidence of the identities, requests, authorization decisions, privileges, actions, and outcomes involved. For agent tool calls, that can include the prompt, tool, arguments, and, where supplied, the agent’s stated intent. 

“Most of the industry is focused on how to protect the credential an AI agent holds. We think that starts with the wrong assumption,” said Art Poghosyan, CEO and co-founder of Britive. “The better question is why an agent should have privileged access to keep at all. Britive ARC™ ties privilege to the work being authorized. It can appear when the task requires it, remain under control while the work happens, and disappear when the work is done.” 

Privilege is temporary. Control is continuous. Proof is captured throughout. 

Zero standing privilege, with control after access 

Britive ARC™ can elevate an agent’s permissions directly inside the target system without issuing the agent a privileged credential to hold. For systems that require credentials, Britive can create and inject them at runtime and revoke them when the task ends. 

“Every AI agent is another identity with access to your most critical systems and data. If we wouldn’t accept standing privileges for our engineers, we shouldn’t accept them for agents,” said Chetan Jha, Head of Identity and Data Security at Marqeta. “What’s compelling about Britive ARC™ is that access can be created for the task, scoped to what the agent actually needs, and removed when the work is done.” 

Control also continues after access is granted. Through the Britive MCP Gateway, agent tool calls are evaluated against centralized policy at runtime before unauthorized actions are executed on downstream systems. Where Britive sits in the connection path to the resource, enforcement can extend to individual SSH commands and SQL statements. An agent authorized to read from a database, for example, can still be stopped from performing an unauthorized destructive action. 

Authorization can also change while work is underway. Shared Signals Framework events, including CAEP and RISC signals, can trigger additional enforcement or revoke active session as conditions change. 

One platform for the people and agents doing the work 

AI agents act for people, interact with machine identities, and reach systems already governed by enterprise access policies. Britive ARC™ brings agentic AI into the same runtime policy and access enforcement platform used for human and non-human identities across hybrid, multi-cloud, SaaS, database, server, and on-premises environments. 

When an agent acts on behalf of a person, Britive can keep the agent’s authority at or below that person’s authority and narrow it further to the privileges permitted for that agent, for a specific task, resource, or content. The delegating identity and the agent remain connected throughout the transaction and audit record. 

That same modern, runtime-first architecture is also reflected in Britive’s selection by AWS for inclusion in AWS Security Hub Extended, reinforcing Britive’s Zero Standing Privileges approach and the architecture behind Britive ARC™. 

Availability 

Britive ARC™ is available today on the Britive platform, with capabilities spanning AI agent discovery and governance, runtime tool-call authorization through the Britive MCP Gateway, runtime elevation, access enforcement, on-behalf-of delegation, and signal-driven revocation.

Learn more about the feature and additional resources at http://britive.com/resource/blog/britive-arc-securing-ai-agents-beyond-mcp-gateway 

About Britive 

Britive is the runtime authorization platform for every identity that runs the modern enterprise: AI agents, non-human identities, and people. Instead of managing standing accounts and long-lived credentials, Britive creates privilege at the moment an authorized action requires it and removes it when the work is done, across clouds, SaaS applications, databases, servers, and systems that still depend on traditional credentials. One policy model, one audit trail, and one platform govern every identity type, with no endpoint software to deploy.  

With Britive ARC™, Agentic Runtime Control, the same standard now extends to AI agents: access checked out for the task, enforced down to the individual command, and gone when the task ends. Nothing is left standing. Learn more at britive.com

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Miad Moussawi 

miad.moussawi@britive.com

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