BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InfiMaker, which received an exclusive lead investment from Kunlun Capital in its angel round and continued backing in its Pre-A round, is a technology company focused on desktop five‑axis CNC. Today, the company announced two significant business milestones following the launch of its K1 desktop five‑axis CNC machine: its Kickstarter campaign has surpassed US$4 million in pledges, and it has completed a new funding round of tens of millions of U.S. dollars from IDG Capital.

InfiMaker officially launched the K1 on Kickstarter on August 11, Pacific Time. The campaign raised over US$1.5 million in pledges within its first 24 hours, and as of August 24, total pledges were approaching US$4 million. See the Kickstarter link for specific crowdfunding details:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infimaker/infimaker-k1-the-pro-grade-desktop-5-axis-cnc?ref=9tbn7h

The campaign response provides an early indication of interest in desktop manufacturing solutions among engineers, designers, independent creators, educators, and small businesses. It also marks an important step in InfiMaker’s efforts to introduce its technology and products to a broader international audience. 

Separately, InfiMaker has completed a new funding round. The latest round included an investment of tens of millions of U.S. dollars from IDG Capital, alongside participation from other investors. InfiMaker’s previous investors include Kunlun Capital, MiraclePlus and Meituan’s Strategic Investments. 

The completion of the round will provide further support as InfiMaker continues to advance its core technologies, product development, operational capabilities, and international expansion. 

IDG Capital has a long-standing investment focus across technology sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics, intelligent manufacturing, and advanced manufacturing. Its participation brings additional institutional support to InfiMaker as the company enters its next stage of development.

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Including new international cities for United flights, the launch of Google Gemini for financial services and the opening of a Chili’s location at a golf course.

NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

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United Adds 10 International Cities for 2027; Largest Expansion in Airline’s History
United announced new nonstop flights to Okinawa, Japan; Toulouse, France; Luxembourg City, Luxembourg; Marseille, France; Ibiza, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Terceira, Portugal; Ljubljana, Slovenia; Olbia (Sardinia), Italy; and Catania (Sicily), Italy.ArcLight Commits $1.0 Billion of Equity to Launch Anchor Point Transmission
Anchor Point Transmission, LLC is an independent transmission company formed to address a critical challenge facing the U.S. power grid: rapid load growth from electrification, manufacturing, and AI compute is driving unprecedented need for transmission infrastructure investment. Anchor Point strives to partner with utilities to help enable, develop, and accelerate the high-voltage transmission infrastructure needed to support that growth.Abbott receives FDA authorization for world’s first dual glucose-ketone sensing technology for people with diabetes
Libre Duo 10 Day is a first-of-its-kind, two-in-one biowearable that monitors glucose and helps detect rising ketone levels that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious health condition for people living with diabetes. It’s designed to seamlessly address a critical gap in ketone monitoring, providing needed health data without adding burden on people living with diabetes.Reese’s Flips the Script on Fall Coffee
Teaming up with the viral coffee brand, The Nitro Bar, Reese’s is dropping the limited-time Reese’s Pumpkins PB Whip Latte, inspired by the iconic chocolate and peanut butter of Reese’s Pumpkins and designed to give fans a new way to celebrate fall. This isn’t a pumpkin spice copycat, it’s fall coffee done the Reese’s way.Google Cloud Launches Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services
This solution includes a Google-managed Financial Research agent, more than 50 new skills with specialized agentic instructions for financial roles and workflows, enterprise data connectors, an expanding third-party agent ecosystem, and the foundational Gemini Enterprise platform.Regent to Acquire Avon North America, Reuniting Major Avon Businesses After More Than a Decade Apart
Lisa Siders, incoming Chief Executive Officer for Avon, said “Avon has an extraordinary history, but its future will be built by what we do next. Bringing the business back together gives us the opportunity to build a more focused, connected and ambitious business for our Representatives, Ambassadors, Associates and customers.”Zepbound linked to lower healthcare costs in adults over age 55 with obesity according to a real-world study
For adults over the age of 55, including patients in Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge program, these lower costs translate into meaningful savings as early as 12 months into treatment. This is the first study of its kind in this age group.Target Launches Target Beauty Studio, Its Destination for What’s New, Now and Next in Beauty
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 Target stores and on Target.com, marking a new chapter for Target that combines the retailer’s merchandising authority and elevated shopping experience. Ninety prestige, emerging and global brands — most new to Target — will offer the latest beauty trends, innovations and inspiration for endless discovery.Hypersonics and Critical Munitions Company Ursa Major to Go Public
Upon closing, Ursa Major will be a publicly traded critical munitions company, solving the most pressing defense challenges in hypersonics and solid rocket motor manufacturing. The combined company is expected to trade on the Nasdaq following closing, which is anticipated in the first quarter of 2027.Leidos to support Naval Health Research Center with studies to improve health and readiness of U.S. service members
The work will focus on identifying risks and protective measures and interventions that affect the health, performance and readiness of military personnel throughout the deployment cycle, while developing evidence-based strategies that enhance resilience, support informed-decision making and reduce adverse outcomes. Chili’s® is Fulfilling Every Golfer’s Dream by Opening on a Golf Course. Yes, Really.
Chili’s is taking over DeBell Golf Club in Burbank, California, turning the clubhouse into the ultimate 19th hole — the post-round tradition where golfers gather to relive the round over food, drinks and stories about shots from the day that somehow get a little better every time they’re told. Open August 28 to 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chili’s first-ever location on a golf course welcomes golfers and fans alike.Meta’s Agreement With Bipartisan Attorneys General: Calling on TikTok and YouTube to Join Us in Supporting Teens
The agreement includes a payment of approximately $18 billion, which can be used to fund youth online safety initiatives, among other state priorities. The agreement will also establish an independent social media research foundation. Meta will share consented user data with the foundation to advance independent research into teen well-being and grow its collective understanding of how to best support teens online.

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The device adds obstacle alerts to a standard white cane without requiring users to change canes or rely on a smartphone

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What began as a school science-fair project five years ago has developed into ClearWay Mobility, a smart attachment designed to add obstacle detection to the standard white cane used by visually impaired people.

Developed by 17-year-old Mumbai student Jaiveer Talwar, ClearWay fits onto a standard white cane and alerts the user to obstacles in their path through vibration, with optional audio feedback. The idea is not to replace the white cane, but to add useful technology to something users already know and are comfortable using.

The attachment has been designed around three priorities: affordability, reliability and ease of use. It works independently, without requiring a smartphone, app or a change in the user’s existing cane.

For visually impaired people navigating busy urban environments such as Mumbai, crowded streets, uneven pavements and unpredictable obstacles can make independent movement more challenging. ClearWay is intended to provide an additional layer of information while allowing the traditional white cane to remain at the centre of how the user navigates.

From a science fair to a real-world product

Talwar, a student at The Cathedral & John Connon School in Mumbai, first began working on the idea for a school science fair in 2021. He had long been interested in the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, and chose to focus on a problem he could see around him: the difficulties visually impaired people face while navigating the city.

In 2024, he completed an internship with a prosthetics company to gain practical exposure to mobility challenges and assistive technologies.

In 2026, a revised version of ClearWay was tested with students and teachers at the Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind in Mumbai. The experience provided encouraging feedback, but also gave Talwar a clearer understanding of how important simplicity, reliability and ease of use are in an assistive device.

“What started as a school project became something I wanted to keep working on once I understood how real the problem was,” said Talwar. “The most useful learning has come from speaking to users and seeing what actually matters in everyday use.”

The visit also raised concerns around the safety of visually impaired young women. In response, the current version of ClearWay incorporates GPS tracking, intended to enable family members to check a user’s location when needed.

Moving into manufacturing

ClearWay has now entered the manufacturing stage, with an initial batch being produced.

The next phase will focus on refining the product through further user feedback, working with institutions on wider testing and deployment, and exploring how the device can be made accessible at scale.

About ClearWay Mobility

ClearWay Mobility is an early-stage assistive mobility venture founded by Jaiveer Talwar. Its first product is a smart attachment for the standard white cane, designed to add obstacle alerts while prioritising affordability, reliability and ease of use.

More information, photographs and product videos are available at:
https://www.clearway-mobility.com

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