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Oxipital AI Launches Foreign Material Detection Solutions at Pack Expo, Raising the Standard for Food Safety Inspection

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Running on the OX and VX hardware platforms already deployed in food manufacturing, the new capability delivers up to >99%* detection accuracy at line speed, with automated response, full audit logging, and analytics through the V-CORTX platform

BEDFORD, Mass., Oct. 16, 2026 /CNW/ — Oxipital AI today announced the launch of Foreign Material Detection, a new AI vision capability that identifies contaminants in real time on high-speed food production lines. These solutions are deployed and operating in production environments today, trained on the Foreign Materials most responsible for recalls and regulatory action, and available on the same OX and VX hardware platforms food producers already use for quality inspection and process automation.

Plastic, wood, bone, & PPE: Oxipital AI’s vision system catches it all, then acts instantly. See it at Pack Expo!

Foreign Material Detection joins quality inspection and vision-guided robotics as part of Oxipital AI’s unified AI vision and intelligence platform.

“What we kept hearing from customers was that they needed a single platform that could handle quality, robotics, and food safety without adding complexity. Adding Foreign Material Detection to our platform is a direct response to that. Our customers told us they wanted fewer vendors, fewer integration headaches, and more confidence in what their inspection system could catch,” said Mark Chiappetta, CEO of Oxipital AI.

SYNTHETIC DATA GENERATION GIVES CUSTOMERS A HEAD START
Rather than waiting for contamination events to build training data, Oxipital AI uses synthetic data generation to train its models on the visual signatures of the foreign materials most commonly found in food production, including hard and soft plastics, wood chips, full and partial PPE, cardboard, metal shards, bone fragments, and more. Those signatures are simulated across varied lighting conditions, product types, and line speeds. Models arrive production-ready and start inspecting on day one of deployment.

The result is detection accuracy of up to 99%* in production environments, with precision tuning that keeps false positives low. Unnecessary stoppages cost time, product, and crew attention. Oxipital AI’s models are built to differentiate genuine foreign material from natural product variation, so the line keeps running when it should.

DETECTION THAT DRIVES ACTION, NOT JUST ALERTS
When a contaminant is detected, the system does not stop at simply flagging it to the user. V-CORTX integrates with existing line control systems to trigger automated responses based on severity classification. A minor anomaly can slow the line. A confirmed high-severity event stops it. No manual intervention, no delay.

The system also identifies the type of contaminant detected, not just its presence. That classification gives quality assurance and engineering teams the information needed to trace where a foreign material was introduced, whether it is a worn line component, a supplier issue, or a changeover gap.

A FULL AUDIT TRAIL COMPLETE WITH ANALYTICS
Every foreign material event is logged automatically in the V-CORTX analytics dashboard, with timestamp, classification, imagery, dimensional data, and throughput impact. Plant managers and corporate engineering teams get a continuous, searchable record that supports FSQA documentation, and root cause analysis giving them the tools they need to keep production running safely.

DEPLOYED AND RUNNING TODAY
Foreign Material Detection from Oxipital AI is operating on production lines in the food industry right now. Food and beverage manufacturers can see it running live at Pack Expo at the Oxipital AI booth S-3192 from October 18th to the 21st.

ABOUT OXIPITAL AI

Oxipital AI is a unified AI vision and intelligence platform for food and industrial manufacturing, bringing together quality inspection, foreign material detection, and vision-guided robotics. Built on the OX and VX hardware platforms, its technology gives producers one system to inspect, protect, and automate their lines. Spun out of Soft Robotics, Oxipital AI is deployed across production lines at some of the world’s largest food producers. Learn more at www.OxipitalAI.com.

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* Vision-based inspection can only detect foreign material that is visible to the camera. Items that are too small to resolve at operating line speed, or that are not presented to the camera’s field of view, may not be detected.

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CRISPR Market worth $6.12 billion by 2031 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the CRISPR Market is projected to reach USD 6.12 billion by 2031 from USD 3.48 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 12.0% during the forecast period.

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CRISPR Market Size & Forecast:

Market Size Available for Years: 2026–20312026 Market Size: USD 3.48 billion2031 Projected Market Size: USD 6.12 billionCAGR (2026–2031): 12.0%

CRISPR Market Trends & Insights:

North America accounted for the largest share, 49.7%, of the CRISPR market in 2025.By offering, products accounted for the largest share of 70.7% of the CRISPR market in 2025.By application, drug discovery & development accounted for the largest share of the CRISPR market in 2025.

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The CRISPR market is expanding as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and academic & research institutes increasingly adopt gene-editing technologies to support drug discovery, functional genomics, therapeutic development, and agricultural research. CRISPR tools are widely used for gene knockout, knock-in, target identification and validation, disease modeling, cell line development, and high-throughput screening. Rising demand for precise, efficient genome editing is accelerating adoption of CRISPR kits & enzymes, libraries, gRNA solutions, and specialized screening and validation services. In addition, ongoing advances in CRISPR-Cas systems, gRNA design and optimization, base editing, prime editing, and gene delivery technologies are improving editing specificity, efficiency, and workflow scalability. The growing development of CRISPR-based therapies and wider application of gene editing across research and commercial settings are further supporting market expansion.

By offering, the products segment held the largest share of the CRISPR market in 2025.

By offering, the CRISPR market is segmented into products and services. In 2025, products accounted for the largest market share. This is mainly due to recurring demand for CRISPR kits, enzymes, libraries, guide RNAs, and other research consumables across gene-editing workflows. Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as academic and research institutes, use these products for gene knockout, gene activation, functional genomics, target validation, and drug discovery. The growing adoption of CRISPR-based screening and increasing gene editing research further support product consumption. Continued development of advanced Cas enzymes, optimized guide RNA solutions, and ready-to-use CRISPR kits also supports the segment’s leading position.

By product type, the CRISPR kits & enzymes segment held the largest share of the CRISPR product market in 2025.

By product type, the CRISPR product market is segmented into CRISPR kits & enzymes, CRISPR libraries, and other products. In 2025, CRISPR kits & enzymes accounted for the largest market share. Their leading position is supported by their extensive use across routine gene editing, target validation, cell engineering, and functional genomics workflows. CRISPR kits provide researchers with standardized components for gene knockout, knock-in, and other genome editing experiments, while enzymes such as Cas9 and other Cas nucleases are core components of CRISPR workflows. Their broad applicability across pharmaceutical research, biotechnology R&D, and academic laboratories creates recurring demand. The availability of workflow-specific kits and improved CRISPR enzymes with enhanced editing performance further supports this segment’s dominance.

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By region, North America accounted for the largest share of the market in 2025.

In 2025, North America held the largest share of the CRISPR market. This is supported by strong biotechnology and pharmaceutical research activity, high investment in gene editing, and a well-established life sciences infrastructure. The US leads the region in CRISPR-based drug discovery, functional genomics, high-throughput screening, and therapeutic development. Leading CRISPR technology providers, biotechnology companies, academic research institutes, and pharmaceutical companies create strong demand for CRISPR products and services. Growing clinical development of gene-edited therapies and continued advancements in CRISPR-Cas systems, guide RNA technologies, and screening platforms further support market growth in North America.

Key Players

Leading players in the CRISPR companies include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), GenScript (US), Takara Bio (Japan), Creative Biogene (US), Fujian SunyBiotech Co., Ltd. (China), EditCo (US), Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (US), and Lonza (Switzerland), among others.

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CRISPR Market – Investment & funding +Merger & Acquisition

Investment Funding Context

The CRISPR market is seeing increasing investment and funding activity, driven by expanding gene-editing therapeutic pipelines, advances in CRISPR-Cas technologies, and the growing development of next-generation approaches such as base editing, prime editing, and epigenetic editing. Investment activity is increasingly focused on improving editing precision and delivery, advancing therapeutic candidates through clinical development, and expanding applications across genetic diseases and other therapeutic areas. For instance, in January 2025, Tune Therapeutics raised USD 175 million in Series B financing to advance its epigenetic editing platform and therapeutic pipeline. The financing highlights continued investor interest in differentiated gene-editing technologies with potential to address a broader range of diseases. This funding activity supports technology development, clinical translation, and commercialization across the CRISPR market.

Revenue Shift Context

The CRISPR market is gradually shifting revenue from conventional CRISPR-Cas9 systems and basic gene-editing reagents toward higher-growth categories such as engineered Cas nucleases, advanced CRISPR kits, high-throughput screening solutions, base editing, prime editing, and specialized gene-editing services. The global CRISPR market is projected to increase from USD 3.48 billion in 2026 to USD 6.12 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 12.0%, with a growing share of incremental revenues expected from advanced editing platforms, customized gRNA solutions, CRISPR libraries, cell line development, and screening & validation services. Meanwhile, conventional Cas9-based products remain an important revenue base, but next-generation editing technologies and specialized services are gaining adoption across pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies and academic & research institutes.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions in the CRISPR market are being driven by the need to strengthen gene-editing technology portfolios, gain access to proprietary CRISPR platforms, expand therapeutic development capabilities, and acquire expertise in next-generation editing and delivery technologies. Such transactions also enable companies to broaden their presence across drug discovery, functional genomics, and CRISPR-based therapeutic development.

CRISPR MARKET: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, JANUARY 2023–SEPTEMBER 2026

Month & Year

Deal Type

Company 1

Company 2

Description

Deal Size

June 2025

Acquisition

Demeetra AgBio (US)

Hera BioLabs (US)

Demeetra acquired Hera BioLabs, bringing Super piggyBac licensing, development, and commercial activities under Demeetra. The acquisition expanded Demeetra’s genome-engineering portfolio and incorporated Hera’s in vitro capabilities into its internal R&D operations.

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July 2024

Acquisition

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US)

BioVectra Inc. (Canada)

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US) acquired BioVectra, Inc. (Canada), enhancing its biopharma solutions with BioVectra’s expertise in biologics and gene editing. The acquisition expanded Agilent’s drug development and manufacturing capabilities.

USD 925 Million

Company Revenue Share Details

The top four players collectively account for approximately 25-27% of the global CRISPR market, indicating a highly competitive landscape. This reflects established life sciences companies alongside specialized gene-editing technology and service providers. Key market participants include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (US), Merck KGaA (Germany), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (US), GenScript (US), Takara Bio (Japan), Creative Biogene (US), Fujian SunvBiotech Co., Ltd. (China), EditCo (US), Caribou Biosciences, Inc. (US), and Lonza (Switzerland). These companies compete across CRISPR kits & enzymes, libraries, gRNA solutions, cell line development, screening & validation, and other gene-editing services. Continued innovation in advanced CRISPR systems, editing optimization, high-throughput screening, and specialized services is further intensifying competition across the market.

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Teachers Federal Credit Union Accelerates Strategic Branch Expansion Across New York and Florida

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New locations complement the credit union’s nationwide digital capabilities while strengthening member relationships and community connection

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit unions with $9.9 billion in assets and over 472,000 members, is continuing to expand its branch network across New York and Florida, with new locations planned for Estero and Wesley Chapel, Florida, and Farmingville, New York.

With a national open charter and members across all 50 states, Teachers combines the convenience of digital banking with access to personalized financial guidance. As the credit union’s membership has grown nationwide, its physical footprint has evolved alongside it, with continued investment in its home state of New York and an increasing presence in Florida. Teachers is also identifying additional markets across the country where a branch can bring the credit union closer to its members and support its long-term mission of helping members build a strong financial foundation today, for a better tomorrow.

“Our growth is guided by how we can better serve our members and support their financial well-being,” said Brad Calhoun, President and CEO of Teachers Federal Credit Union. “Our digital capabilities make it possible for us to serve members wherever they are, while our branches provide opportunities to build personal relationships and offer guidance through the financial moments that matter most. As we continue to expand in New York, strengthen our presence in Florida, and enter new markets, we remain focused on giving members more convenient ways to connect with Teachers and access the personalized service, expertise, and support they value – wherever and whenever they need us.”

To help guide its branch strategy, Teachers partnered with global commercial real estate services firm JLL to conduct a market screening.

“Establishing our partnership with JLL was an important step in developing our approach to branch expansion. We wanted to understand where our members are, what markets are evolving, and where a physical presence could create the greatest opportunity for Teachers,” added Inna Sprague, Chief Experience Officer, Teachers Federal Credit Union. “We combined internal data with factors such as market growth, demographics, competition, and site characteristics of potential locations to develop a branch expansion strategy that aligned with member needs, market opportunity, and our broader growth goals.”

Teachers has steadily expanded its branch network in recent years, entering the Florida market with its first location in Tampa’s Westshore district in 2023 and building on that presence with branches in Naples in 2025 and Lake Mary, serving the greater Orlando region, in 2026. In New York, Teachers opened a new branch in Holbrook in 2025 and continues to invest in its Long Island footprint. The planned locations in Estero, Wesley Chapel, and Farmingville represent the next phase of that strategy, expanding access in markets where Teachers sees opportunities to serve both existing and future members.

As Teachers grows, its investment in the communities it serves grows with it. The credit union’s approach extends beyond opening branches to supporting organizations and causes that make a meaningful difference in the places where its members live and work. Through its annual Golf Tournament benefiting Children’s Miracle Network, Teachers has raised more than $3 million since 2023 to support children and families, including through partnerships with Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Florida. Teachers also supports the American Cancer Society through Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, serving in 2026 as Presenting Sponsor on Long Island and Eastern Long Island and Silver Sponsor in Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida.

For more information about Teachers Federal Credit Union, please visit www.teachersfcu.org

About Teachers Federal Credit Union
Teachers Federal Credit Union (Teachers) is one of the country’s largest credit unions, with $9.9 billion in assets and over 472,000 members across all 50 states. Founded in New York in 1952, Teachers is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution with an open charter offering membership to anyone in the U.S. through its 33 full-service branches and best-in-class digital solutions. Teachers is a key supporter of the communities it serves and is proud to offer a range of member-focused products with competitive rates and low fees. What started as a smart solution for teachers is now smart for all. For more information, visit www.teachersfcu.org.

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Renewable Energy Tax Credit Professionals to Explore Changing Energy Policy Landscape at Novogradac Conference

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Novogradac to Host 2026 Fall Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference, Nov. 5-6 in Washington, D.C.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clean energy professionals will gather to receive actionable, technical insights into navigating the evolving renewable energy tax credit (RETC) market at the Novogradac 2026 Fall Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference, Nov. 5-6 at the Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown.

Set at a pivotal moment for the renewable energy market and immediately after the 2026 mid-term elections, this conference will bring together attorneys, developers, investors, lenders, tax insurance providers and advisors to examine the policy, structuring and financing issues shaping RETC investments. Attendees will engage with practical, technically focused content regarding deal execution, market developments and the challenges industry professionals are facing.

Sessions at the conference will discuss recent federal developments affecting clean energy tax incentives, technical tax considerations shaping deal execution, the clean energy development landscape and how it is evolving, what is driving investor interest in certain properties, tax equity structures and more. The full conference agenda can be found here.

“This year, the RETC sector has been shaped by major changes in federal policy and guidance. It’s important to stay up to date with the current state of the market,” said Tony Grappone, a partner in Novogradac’s North Andover, Massachusetts, office and chair of the conference. “This conference offers a targeted experience centered on technical content and represents an opportunity to connect with other professionals facing similar challenges.”

The Novogradac 2026 Fall Renewable Energy Tax Credits Conference is co-hosted by Bildmore, CAC, Crux, Foley and Lardner, Monarch Private Capital, Nixon Peabody and Raymond James. Conference sponsors include Alliant, Alston & Bird, Aon, Concentro, Crowell & Moring, DLA Piper, Euclid Transactional, Foley Hoag, Foss & Company, Howden, Key State, Latham & Watkins, Lux Speed Capital, National Trust Energy Capital, Reunion, Ryan, Sugar Creek Capital and Summit Ridge Energy. Kutak Rock and Prince Lobel will be exhibitors at the conference.

Novogradac will host a pre-conference workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Project Finance Primer: Fundamentals & Monetization workshop will provide insights into financing clean energy developments by using tax credits as part of the capital stack. Topics of discussion will include the state of the market, what incentives are available, various tax equity structures and hot topics such as foreign entities of concern, prevailing wage and apprenticeship, domestic content and more. Separate registration fees apply for the pre-conference workshop.

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Novogradac, which has been in business for more than 35 years, has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy. For additional information on Novogradac’s personnel and areas of expertise, visit www.novoco.com or call (415) 356-8000.

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