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Creality Shines at Formnext 2024, Showcasing K2 Plus, New CoreXY Model and Accessories

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FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Creality proudly participated in Formnext 2024, continuing its tradition of excellence as a long-standing exhibitor at one of the world’s premier trade fairs for additive manufacturing. This year, Creality highlighted its unwavering commitment to innovation and collaboration, showcasing a diverse range of 3D printing solutions tailored for various applications.

Comprehensive Product Showcase

Creality presented a comprehensive lineup of products that reflect its dedication to meeting the needs of both hobbyists and professionals. The showcase included the flagship K Series, recent and upcoming gantry models, cutting-edge industrial solutions from its PioCreat arm, and innovative ecosystem products.

K2 Plus Combo Boosting Creality’s Flagship Series

The K2 Plus Combo stands out as a groundbreaking addition to the K1 Series in Creality’s flagship lineup, featuring a generous build volume of 350mm³. This model leverages the comprehensive Creality Filament System (CFS), enabling high-speed multi-filament 3D printing with support for stunning 16-color outputs. Key features include RFID-enabled automatic filament identification and an intuitive automatic loading and unloading system, ensuring seamless operation. With precision engineering, active chamber heating, and powered by Creality OS and Edge AI technology, the K2 Plus delivers unmatched print quality and intelligent monitoring.

DIY at the Heart of Creality

Debuting at Formnext, the Ender-5 Max, designed for professional use, features a rigid all-metal frame, 36-point auto bed leveling, and an enormous build volume of 400mm³. With industry-leading speeds of up to 700mm/s, it’s tailored for print farms with multi-printer management capabilities. 

The Ender-3 V3 Plus introduces a spacious 300x300x330mm build area with an advanced CoreXZ structure, facilitating faster prints and superior quality. Its next-generation extrusion system and efficient cooling allow for a wide range of filament compatibility. Features like automatic bed leveling and a user-friendly touchscreen make it ideal for all users. The compact version of the V3 Plus, the Ender-3 V3 features dual motors for enhanced speeds and a powerful cooling system, achieving speeds of up to 600mm/s while maintaining excellent print quality.

Both the Ender-3 V3 Plus and Ender-3 V3 will soon be integrating Co Print component for multi-filament printing. 

Halot-Mage S: Riding the Wave of Resin Printing

A top-of-the-line resin printer, the Halot-Mage S boasts a 10.1″ 14K mono LCD, delivering exceptional precision and print speeds of up to 150mm/h. The uniform integral light source ensures sharp prints, while Smart HALOT OS allows for remote printing capabilities.

Upgrading the Ecosystem

With features like materials auto recognition, a pre-set camera for easy operation, and compact design, the Falcon A1 guarantees 100% success with no assembly required. It’s safe for home use and operates at speeds up to 600mm/s.

The pinnacle of Creality’s scanning technology, Creality RaptorX features 34 blue cross-laser lines and achieves scanning precision of up to 0.02 mm, capable of handling objects from 5 to 4000 mm in size. Its modular design and compatibility with a wireless handle enhance portability, making it an ideal tool for professionals.

Creality also highlighted a variety of new materials that enhance the capabilities of its 3D printing solutions. The array of advanced filaments include high-speed Rainbow PLA designed for vibrant, multi-color prints, with excellent mechanical properties, Hyper PETG which offers high impact strength, transparency, and chemical resistance making it ideal for outdoor models, and PPA-CF, a high-temperature nylon filament reinforced with carbon fibers intended for strength and minimal warping and suitable for industrial applications, as well as Soleyin PLA, a vibrant, high-speed PLA filament that is safe and environmentally friendly.

Apart from filaments, innovative resins were also presented, featuring high-performance and high-compatibility Halot Rigid Resin, Plant-Based Resin which is eco-friendly and easy-to-clean, and versatile ABS-Like Resin 2.0, combining fast speed and high toughness, as well as low-odor, high-precision Water Wash Resin 2.0.

Industrial Solutions – PioCreat

Creality’s industrial arm, PioCreat, showcased innovations tailored for the dental industry and large-scale applications. The DJ89 PLUS resin printer features an integral light source for 90% light uniformity, an 8K 10.3″ LCD, and automatic feeding for precise production. The G12 FGF Pellet 3D Printer offers large-format capabilities with a build volume of 1200×1000×1000mm, making it perfect for molds and prototypes. The G5Ultra, with a 500×500×400mm build volume, uses cost-effective thermoplastic pellet feedstock, ideal for educational and research purposes.

Engaging Attendees and Partners

Creality’s presence at Formnext also featured an interactive “Life is Colorful, Just Like You” social media campaign, where attendees experienced Creality products firsthand and received vibrant 3D-printed souvenirs. Interacting with multiple brands, Creality also has put its full range of models out across the fair, with the E3V3, K1C, K1 Max and K2 Plus being seen at the booths of Sunlu, Kexcelled, Keli, Basf and eSUN.

Besides collaborating with influencers for live streaming to enhance outreach and engagement with the audience, Creality received interviews with media representatives from All3DP and 3Dnatives, sharing the company’s commitment to the community and outlook into the future.

Commitment to the Global Market

In his closing statement, Mr. TANG Jingke, Co-founder of Creality, underscored the company’s strong commitment to the European market, emphasizing Creality’s growing presence and focus on fostering innovation within the region. “Our participation at Formnext highlights not only our dedication to advancing 3D printing technology but also our deepened engagement with Europe’s vibrant manufacturing and technology sectors. We are excited to strengthen our partnerships across the wider world and continue contributing to the region’s leadership in 3D printing innovation. As we expand our offerings, we look forward to building closer collaborations with the global community and driving the future of 3D printing together.”

For more information about Creality’s products and innovations, please visit Creality’s official website.

media contact: brand@creality.com

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FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION APPOINTS DAVID S. SCHULZ TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LANCASTER, Pa., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: FULT) (“Fulton”) today announced the appointment of David S. Schulz as a member of its board of directors (the “Board”) for a term commencing September 14, 2026 and expiring at Fulton’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.

“We’re excited to welcome Dave to Fulton’s board of directors,” said Curt Myers, Fulton Chairman, CEO, and President. “Dave brings extensive financial leadership experience gained through more than a decade of service with publicly traded companies. His expertise in finance, strategic planning, risk, and mergers and acquisitions will provide valuable perspective as we continue to execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders, customers and communities.”

With the addition of Schulz, Fulton’s Board will have 11 members, and he will serve on the Audit and Risk committees. Schulz has also been appointed to the board of directors of Fulton’s banking subsidiary, Fulton Bank, N.A.

Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco International, Inc. (“Wesco”) from 2016 to June 2020, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wesco from June 2020 to February 2026 and as Executive Vice President and Special Advisor to the CEO of Wesco from February 2026 until his retirement on May 31, 2026. 

Prior to joining Wesco, Schulz served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Armstrong Flooring, Inc. and was previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Vice President of Finance of the Armstrong Building Products division.

Before joining Armstrong World Industries in 2011, he held various financial leadership roles with Procter & Gamble and The J.M. Smucker Company. He was also an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

In 2025, Schulz joined the board of Sterling Infrastructure, Inc., and he was appointed as chair of the audit committee in 2026. He also serves on the company’s compensation and talent development committee.

ABOUT FULTON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Fulton, a $34 billion Lancaster, Pa.-based financial holding company, has more than 3,400 employees and operates more than 215 financial centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia through Fulton Bank, N.A. Additional information on Fulton can be found at https://investor.fultonbank.com.

Contact: Steve Trapnell
717-291-2739

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Octavio Marquez Elected to MSA Safety Board of Directors

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PITTSBURGH, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in the development of advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions, today announced that Octavio Marquez, president and chief executive officer of Diebold Nixdorf, has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors. His election was part of the MSA Board’s regular succession plans.

“We are very pleased to have the opportunity to add Octavio to the MSA Board,” said Robert A. Bruggeworth, MSA chairman. “He brings a broad range of executive leadership experience, including strategy development, capital allocation, business transformation and serving international markets, which will serve MSA well.”

“Octavio’s perspectives will be an asset to me and our entire Executive Leadership Team,” said Steven C. Blanco, MSA president and CEO. “It is a pleasure to welcome Octavio to MSA, and I look forward to working with him.”

Mr. Marquez joined Diebold Nixdorf in 2014 and has held senior leadership roles across the company’s Global Banking organization and its Americas region, including as executive vice president of Global Banking and senior vice president of the Americas. Before joining Diebold Nixdorf, Mr. Marquez held leadership positions at Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and NCR.

Diebold Nixdorf automates, digitizes and transforms the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, its integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of customers every day. Headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, Diebold Nixdorf employs approximately 20,000 employees globally, supporting more than 100 countries.

Mr. Marquez holds a degree in business and finance from Universidad Iberoamericana and has completed executive education programs at MIT Sloan, The Wharton School and The University of Texas at Austin.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

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BlueFolder Field Service Software Launches New AI-Powered Features to Transform How Teams Work

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New AI capabilities instantly surface customer insights and transform technician notes into actionable summaries to help field service teams work faster, stay aligned, and deliver better service

AUBURN, Ala., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BlueFolder field service software recently announced the launch of two powerful new AI features: AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization. Together, these capabilities are designed to eliminate the time-consuming, manual work of reviewing fragmented customer records and lengthy technician notes—giving field service teams instant clarity to respond faster, make smarter decisions, and deliver exceptional service.

BlueFolder expands it’s field service and work order management suite with two exciting new AI field service features.

Built directly into the BlueFolder platform, both features leverage artificial intelligence to automatically compile and summarize complex, unstructured data into clear, easy-to-read overviews. The result: technicians, dispatchers, and managers always have the context they need, right when they need it.

AI-Powered Customer Summaries

As field service organizations grow, customer information becomes increasingly scattered across emails, service request logs, and communication histories. BlueFolder’s AI Customer Summary feature addresses this challenge head-on by consolidating those interactions into a single, actionable snapshot.

Instead of manually digging through multiple records before a service call or customer interaction, teams can now access a real-time summary highlighting key concerns, past service activity, and recent updates. The feature goes beyond basic summarization and surfaces critical business insights such as equipment past due for maintenance, approaching warranty expirations, and proactive revenue opportunities, empowering teams to recommend follow-ups or upgrades directly from the customer record.

Built-in traceability links each summary back to its original source communications, so users can validate insights with confidence, ensuring both speed and accuracy in every customer interaction.

AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization

In many service organizations, technicians log updates across multiple visits, often resulting in long, fragmented notes that are difficult to review at a glance. BlueFolder’s AI Field Notes Summarization feature solves this by automatically condensing multiple technician entries into a structured summary that highlights key milestones, actions taken, and next steps.

Rather than scrolling through pages of updates, managers and dispatchers can immediately understand job status and determine what needs to happen next, improving alignment between field and office teams, accelerating decision-making, and reducing miscommunication. The feature is especially valuable for complex or multi-day jobs, where clear continuity and smooth technician handoffs are critical to delivering consistent service. It’s another featuring making BlueFolder’s work order management software capabilities stronger every day.

“History is one of the most powerful tools a service team has — the problem is it’s usually buried. BlueFolder’s new AI features fix that. Your team walks into every interaction already knowing the customer, knowing the equipment, and exactly where things stand. That changes the entire experience,” says John Shaw, VP, Technology, Service Operations.

AI as a Core Part of the BlueFolder Platform

The launch of these two features reflects BlueFolder’s broader commitment to embedding AI throughout its field service management software as an integrated layer of intelligence that makes every workflow smarter. Rather than requiring teams to change how they work, BlueFolder’s AI capabilities are designed to surface the right information at the right moment automatically, within the tools that technicians, dispatchers, and managers already use every day.

“AI is transforming what’s possible in field service, and BlueFolder is answering that call. These features are the result of deep platform expertise and a clear vision for where the industry is headed. We’re embedding intelligence throughout the platform because we know it makes our customers more competitive, more efficient, and better positioned to grow,” says Stephen Myslicki, Group President of Field Services.

Availability

Both AI-Powered Customer Summaries and AI-Powered Field Notes Summarization are available now to BlueFolder customers as optional, easy-to-enable features within the platform. They are part of BlueFolder’s growing suite of AI-driven capabilities designed to help field service organizations operate more efficiently and scale with confidence.

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