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Mynd Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Results

Published

2 years ago

March 26, 2025

Highlights Include Sale of a Non-strategic Business Unit, Significant Reduction of Debt, and Implementation of a Share Repurchase Program to Strengthen the Company and Enhance Long Term Shareholder Value

SEATTLE, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mynd.ai, Inc. (the “Company” or “Mynd”) (NYSE American: MYND) today announced financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.

Revenue of $267.4 million for the full year, compared to $411.8 million in the prior year with the decrease primarily driven by the headwinds in the overall education market due to normalization to pre-pandemic levels

Gross Margin improved 40 basis points versus 2023 to 24.8%, largely due to optimization of cost of materials, warranty, and freight costs

Operating loss improved by $8.0 million to $38.0 million, as compared to $46.0 million in 2023

Net loss from continuing operations, before income taxes totaled $35.7 million, a $12.7 million improvement compared to 2023

Cash balance at year-end of $75.3 million, compared to $87.8 million in 2023

Reduced outstanding indebtedness at year-end by $21.0 million

Repurchased 151,923 American Depositary Shares, representing 1,519,230 ordinary shares, pursuant to our share repurchase program

“We are very pleased with the progress our team made during 2024, our first full year as a public company,” said Vin Riera, Chief Executive Officer. “We feel that completing the sale of our non-strategic early childhood development business unit in October 2024, paying down debt, optimizing our cost structure, and initiating a share repurchase program were all meaningful steps towards strengthening our company. Despite a number of industry-wide challenges in the education sector stemming from inflation, threat of tariffs and uncertainty around Federal funding for education, we were able to capitalize on our brand loyalty, significant install base of over one million classrooms and strong distributor and partner network to maintain our strong market presence.”

Arthur Giterman, Chief Financial Officer, added, “Our financial performance in 2024 reflects our commitment to improving operational efficiency to help combat significant industry headwinds impacting our interactive flat panel display business. Year over year, the Company made improvements in our gross margin and significantly reduced both our operating loss as well as our net loss from operations. Although we expect economic headwinds to continue during 2025, we are actively responding by continuing to optimize our operating cost structure, enhancing our go-to-market strategy and expanding our portfolio of product offerings. We are excited about the warm reception that our recently launched ActivPanel 10 and its modular infrastructure has received, and believe that providing our customers with the ability to select their preferred operating system will better position the Company to more effectively compete in the market.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s current expectations and projections about future events at the time and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “optimistic,” and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Mynd’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Mynd’s periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Mynd’s filings with the SEC. While forward-looking statements reflect Mynd’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Mynd disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to Mynd (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).

Discussion of non-GAAP Financial Measures

We believe that providing non-GAAP (“Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”) information to investors, in addition to the GAAP presentation, allows investors to view the financial results in the way management views the operating results. We further believe that providing this information allows investors not only to better understand our financial performance, but more importantly, to evaluate the efficacy of the methodology and information used by management to evaluate and measure such performance. The non-GAAP information included in this press release should not be considered superior to, or a substitute for, financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We utilize a number of different financial measures, both GAAP and non-GAAP, in analyzing and assessing the overall performance of the business, for making operating decisions and for forecasting and planning for future periods. Our annual financial plan is prepared both on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, and the non-GAAP annual financial plan is approved by our board of directors. Continuous budgeting and forecasting for revenue and expenses are conducted on a consistent non-GAAP basis, in addition to GAAP, and actual results on a non-GAAP basis are assessed against the non-GAAP annual financial plan. In addition, and as a consequence of the importance of these measures in managing the business, we use non-GAAP measures and results in the evaluation process to establish management’s compensation. For example, our annual bonus program payments are based in part upon the achievement of consolidated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA targets.

About Mynd.ai, Inc.

Seattle-based Mynd is a global leader in interactive technology offering best-in-class hardware and software solutions that help organizations create and deliver dynamic content; simplify and streamline teaching, learning, and communication; and facilitate real-time collaboration. Our award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 1 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries. Our global distribution network of more than 4,000 reseller partners and our dedicated sales and support teams around the world enable us to deliver the highest level of service to our customers.

Financial Tables Follow

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

As of December 31,

2024

2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 75,317

$ 87,804

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $211 and $2,599, respectively

30,506

63,736

Inventories

28,638

53,944

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

11,601

14,408

Due from related parties

1,561

1,683

Current assets of discontinued operations

—

5,590

Total current assets

147,623

227,165

Non-current assets:

Goodwill

44,130

44,928

Property, plant, and equipment, net

14,595

7,037

Intangible assets, net

39,521

43,700

Right-of-use assets

3,448

2,413

Deferred tax assets, net

58,035

Other non-current assets

3,268

1,810

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

—

21,949

Total non-current assets

104,996

179,872

Total assets

$ 252,619

$ 407,037

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$ 40,485

$ 59,138

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

45,959

49,134

Loans payable, current

10,931

31,942

Contract liabilities

11,281

14,004

Accrued warranties

15,749

17,871

Lease liabilities, current

1,047

1,618

Due to related parties

4,621

5,061

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

—

7,404

Total current liabilities

130,073

186,172

Non-current liabilities:

Loans payable, non-current

58,077

64,859

Loans payable, related parties, non-current

5,006

4,670

Contract liabilities, non-current

18,581

21,762

Lease liabilities, non-current

2,761

1,030

Deferred tax liabilities

9,756

—

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

—

7,950

Total non-current liabilities

94,181

100,271

Total liabilities

224,254

286,443

Shareholders’ equity:

Ordinary shares par value of $0.001; 990,000,000 shares authorized. 456,477,820
shares issued and 454,958,590 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
456,477,820 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023.

10,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value, without designation; none authorized, issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

456

Treasury shares, at cost, 1,519,230 and none shares, respectively

(342)

—

Additional paid-in capital

479,480

473,590

Accumulated other comprehensive income

3,344

3,513

Accumulated deficit

(454,573)

(358,854)

Total Mynd.ai, Inc. shareholders’ equity

28,365

118,705

Non-controlling interest

—

1,889

Total shareholders’ equity

28,365

120,594

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$ 252,619

$ 407,037

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

Revenue

$ 267,381

$ 411,757

$ 584,684

Cost of revenue

201,140

311,272

443,598

Gross profit

66,241

100,485

141,086

Operating expenses, net:

General and administrative

33,427

30,964

34,608

Research and development

25,253

34,604

41,459

Sales and marketing

42,115

51,477

60,848

Transaction-related costs

—

19,288

502

Restructuring

3,484

10,195

238

Total operating expenses

104,279

146,528

137,655

Operating (loss) income

(38,038)

(46,043)

3,431

Other income (expense):

Interest expense

(10,371)

(4,658)

(1,833)

Interest income

2,659

223

Gain on embedded derivative

11,389

432

—

Gain on forgiveness of debt

—

4,923

Other (expense) income

(1,384)

1,598

591

Total other income (expense)

2,293

(2,405)

3,687

Net (loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes

(35,745)

(48,448)

7,118

Income tax (expense) benefit

(68,732)

9,658

25,982

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

8,725

(605)

(12,637)

Net (loss) income

(95,752)

(39,395)

20,463

Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to non-
controlling interests

—

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations attributable to
non-controlling interests

(33)

—

Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests

(33)

—

Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to
ordinary shareholders

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to
ordinary shareholders

8,758

(638)

(12,637)

Net (loss) income attributable to ordinary shareholders

$ (95,719)

$ (39,428)

$ 20,463

Net (loss) income per ordinary share

From continuing operations: Basic and Diluted

$ (0.23)

$ (0.09)

$ 0.08

From discontinued operations: Basic and Diluted

$ 0.02

$ (0.00)

$ (0.03)

Total basic and diluted

$ (0.21)

$ (0.09)

$ 0.05

Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating net (loss)
income per share: Basic and diluted

456,471,923

427,986,755

426,422,220

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

Net (loss) income

$ (95,752)

$ (39,395)

$ 20,463

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of nil:

Change in foreign currency translation reserve

497

(1,033)

(3,367)

Release of foreign currency translation reserve to net loss as a
result of disposition

(566)

—

Total comprehensive (loss) income

(95,821)

(40,428)

17,096

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling
interest

—

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Mynd.ai Inc.

$ (95,888)

$ (40,461)

$ 17,096

Mynd.ai. Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net (loss) income

$ (95,752)

$ (39,395)

$ 20,463

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(8,725)

605

12,637

Net (loss) income from continuing operations

(104,477)

(38,790)

33,100

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income from continuing operations to net
cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

5,698

4,973

4,520

Deferred taxes

67,669

(10,828)

(25,982)

Non-cash lease expense

1,737

1,958

1,818

Non-cash interest expenses

4,844

325

—

Gain on forgiveness of debt

—

(4,923)

Share-based compensation

3,698

—

Amortization of RDEC credit

(1,182)

(839)

(460)

Accrued tax credit RDEC

—

(1,732)

—

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(11,389)

(432)

—

Increase in inventory provision

—

4,630

3,951

Write-off of prepaid subscriptions

—

5,668

—

Other

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

33,365

(679)

25,346

Inventories

25,251

54,734

(20,003)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

1,270

(5,482)

701

Prepaid subscriptions

—

1,632

(7,300)

Due from related parties

533

482

(4,376)

Accounts payable

(17,675)

(23,651)

(1,820)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(2,439)

(1,329)

(10,225)

Accrued warranties

(2,037)

3,883

3,266

Due to related parties

1,491

1,083

3,469

Contract liabilities

(5,743)

6,966

7,779

Lease obligations – operating leases

(1,579)

(1,903)

(2,084)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities – continuing operations

(875)

740

6,807

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities – discontinued operations

1,661

(3,098)

(12,079)

Net cash provided by (used in) provided by operating activities

786

(2,358)

(5,272)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

(1,283)

(389)

(829)

Internal-use software development costs

(8,465)

(4,434)

(1,028)

Repayment (issuance) of loan receivable, related party

—

8,019

(7,919)

Proceeds from disposition of GEH Singapore

20,000

—

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash

—

10,375

(6,000)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities – continuing operations

10,252

13,571

(15,776)

Net cash used in investing activities – discontinued operations

(5,942)

5,763

—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

4,310

19,334

(15,776)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Repayment of Revolver

(38,000)

(80,300)

(49,305)

Debt issuance costs paid

(90)

—

Proceeds from Revolver

17,000

62,000

63,000

Proceeds from convertible note

—

64,884

—

Contingent consideration payments

(1,007)

(2,174)

—

Repayment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan

(192)

(5)

Repayment of NetDragon group loans

—

(3,210)

Proceeds from NetDragon group loans

—

219

869

Share repurchase

(342)

—

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities – continuing operations

(22,631)

44,437

11,349

Net cash provided by financing activities – discontinued operations

—

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(22,631)

44,437

11,349

Net change in cash

(17,535)

61,413

(9,699)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

91,784

29,312

40,508

Exchange rate effects

1,068

1,059

(1,497)

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$ 75,317

$ 91,784

$ 29,312

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
transactions:

Continuing operations:

Convertible notes issued in exchange for accrued PIK interest

$ 3,309

$ —

Decrease in goodwill due to measurement period adjustments relating to
business acquisition, net

$ 1,228

$ —

Lease assets acquired in exchange for lease liabilities

$ 2,838

$ —

Forgiveness of related party payables

$ 2,412

$ —

Accrued purchase price related to acquisition of businesses

$ —

$ 1,688

Accrued value of earnout related to acquisition of businesses

$ —

$ 377

Noncash consideration transferred for acquisition of businesses

$ —

$ 22,848

$ —

Discontinued operations:

Lease assets acquired in exchange for lease liabilities

$ 5,044

$ —

Supplemental disclosure of cash transactions:

Cash paid for interest

$ 5,387

$ 5,223

$ —

Cash received for tax refunds, net

$ 1,397

$ 914

$ 969

Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and cash and cash equivalents presented in current assets of discontinued operations in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023 were $3,980.

Mynd.ai. Inc.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2024

2023

2022

(in thousands)

Net (loss) income

$ (95,752)

$ (39,395)

$ 20,463

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(8,725)

605

12,637

Interest expense

10,371

4,658

1,833

Interest income

(2,659)

(223)

(6)

Income tax expense (benefit)

68,732

(9,658)

(25,982)

Depreciation and amortization

5,698

4,973

4,520

Share-based compensation

3,698

—

Gain on embedded derivative

(11,389)

(432)

—

Other expense (income), net

1,384

(1,598)

(591)

Transaction-related costs(1)

—

19,288

502

Restructuring costs(2)

3,484

10,195

238

Litigation costs and penalties(3)

1,021

405

1,046

Gain on forgiveness of debt(4)

—

(4,923)

Adjusted EBITDA

$ (24,137)

$ (11,182)

$ 9,737

(1) Transaction-related costs are non-recurring costs related to one or more acquisitions.

(2) Refers to employee severance costs, contract termination costs, facility restructuring, and business restructuring efforts undertaken by management.

(3) Refers to costs incurred to defend against, opportunistically settle, and establish a reserve for claims associated with litigation, as well as any related penalties incurred for such litigation.

(4) Refers to forgiveness of loan provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration provided under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP).

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Axon Announces Body 5: Next-Generation Camera Built for the AI Era

Published

5 hours ago

October 24, 2026

Axon Body 5 delivers 25x the AI processing power of earlier-generation cameras, with upgraded connectivity, audio and battery life to support real-time situational awareness in the field

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axon (Nasdaq: AXON), the global leader in public safety technology, today announced Axon Body 5, its newest body-worn camera designed to bring more powerful intelligence, connectivity and real-time support directly to officers in the field.

For years, Axon body cameras have helped agencies capture critical evidence and create greater transparency. Body 5 is built to help officers during the call, with information, assistance and backup on the spot.

“Officers shouldn’t have to choose between getting information and watching the scene. With Axon Body 5, they don’t,” said Rick Smith, Axon Founder and CEO. “They capture a license or document with the camera, keep their hands free and eyes up, and get information faster than writing it down and calling it in by radio. An officer fully engaged with the person in front of them, not down at a notepad, is a safer officer and a better-served community.”

Axon Body 5: Built for the AI Era

Built from the ground up for the AI era, Axon Body 5 delivers 25x the AI processing power than earlier generation Axon body cameras, alongside advancements in connectivity, audio, video and battery life. Together, these upgrades give the camera the physical power to run smarter AI features — both today and as new AI tools are developed in the future — while also making it more dependable for officers to use every day.

For the first time, Axon is also introducing two versions of its latest flagship camera: Axon Body 5 and Axon Body 5 Pro.

Both models feature several key advancements, including:

25x more processing power for AI: A powerful new computing architecture creates the capacity to support current and future AI features directly on the body camera.Enhanced video: Improved video captures clearer evidence across challenging environments, including better low-light performance.Improved connectivity: Seamless connectivity in urban and remote environments – and more precise location capability – helps officers, cameras and remote support teams stay connected when timely information matters most.Longer battery life: 20% more battery life than the previous generation helps keep the camera ready and connected throughout an officer’s shift.

The Axon Body 5 Pro will continue to gain new AI capabilities as they become available, growing along with the AI Era Plan. Additionally, new hardware features include:

A near-focus camera: An additional dedicated camera lens lets officers scan driver’s licenses to check status and search for wants or warrants in seconds, without returning to the patrol vehicle, with relevant information sent to Axon Fusus to support real-time operations.Front-facing speakers: Four additional speakers project even more powerful audio toward the person an officer is speaking with, helping real-time translations from Axon Assistant carry more clearly over heavy traffic or crowd noise. Additional memory: Extra space lets the camera run several AI tools at once, helping officers stay better informed and work faster.

Bringing More of Axon’s AI Era Into the Field

Axon Body 5 helps officers get more out of the Axon AI Era Plan by bringing smart tools right to the scene. Axon’s portfolio already supports public safety professionals across a growing range of tasks. For example, Draft One helps officers turn body-camera audio into high-quality report drafts and Axon Assistant provides voice-based information access and real-time translation.

Increasingly, Axon is also bringing AI into real-time operations.

Axon Guardian is a new category of AI features within the AI Era Plan that was specifically created to work with an officer’s field-based devices – starting with body cameras and in-car cameras – to improve safety. Guardian is designed to flag potential risks as situations unfold and create alerts when additional attention may be needed. Two of the first features include:

Escalation Detection: When an Axon Body 4 or Axon Body 5 camera is activated and recording, Guardian has the ability to detect potential conflicts in real time and create an alert in Axon Fusus. A human reviews the livestream and decides if additional support or action is needed.Approach Alert: When active on Axon Fleet 3, Guardian can detect if the door of a stopped vehicle opens and alert the officer through the in-car display and their body-worn camera.

Combined, Axon Body 5 and the expanding AI Era portfolio demonstrate the importance of AI as a critical resource to assist public safety professionals before, during and after an incident — reducing administrative burden, improving situational awareness and helping protect more lives.

Innovating Responsibly

Axon’s Responsible Innovation framework guides the development of all of its products. Designed with this in mind, Axon Body 5 and Guardian prioritize human oversight and maintain agency control over data. As a key part of the responsible innovation process, Axon’s independent Ethics and Equity Advisory Council was created to help responsibly develop and deploy new technologies with transparency, while aligning with community expectations.

General availability dates for Axon Body 5 and Axon Guardian will be announced soon. Product features and capabilities vary by configuration. For more information on Axon’s current products and services: Axon Product Catalog – Axon.com.

About Axon
Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) is the global leader in public safety technology supporting state, local, federal and international public safety agencies with technology designed to Protect Life. Complementing its mission, Axon’s growing Enterprise market focuses on protecting critical infrastructure and frontline workers across multiple industries including corporate security, hospitality, retail and healthcare. Founder-led since 1993, Axon builds products with transparency and responsibility. From TASER energy devices to today’s connected network of hardware – including cameras, drones, and robotics – cloud software, sensors, and AI-tools, the Axon ecosystem helps seamlessly protect people and places when it matters most. To ensure these technologies align with community expectations, Axon’s independent Ethics & Equity Advisory Council guides the ethical, inclusive, and accountable design of its products and services. Learn more about the EEAC and Axon’s Responsible Innovation framework at Axon Responsibility.

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In HelloNation, Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle Explains a Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design

Published

6 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The article explains why smart geometry, not thicker walls, creates stronger, more efficient aluminum components.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What early design choice causes many custom aluminum projects to become heavier, costlier, or harder to manufacture? That question is addressed in a HelloNation article featuring insights from Custom Fabrication Expert Mark Coyle of American Custom Metals, Inc. in Rochester, New York, that outlines how misunderstanding aluminum behavior leads designers to rely on thick walls instead of stronger geometry.

The article begins by explaining that many people assume thicker walls automatically make aluminum parts stronger. It notes that aluminum does not respond to wall thickness the way steel does. Instead, its performance is shaped by how the metal flows through the extrusion die. The article states that custom aluminum design is more effective when profiles use ribs, chambers, and flanges to create stiffness without adding unnecessary weight. This guidance helps readers understand why adding material often increases cost without improving strength.

The article also highlights that thicker walls change how aluminum moves during extrusion. When heavy areas fill more slowly, the metal cools unevenly and can develop stress that only appears later. The HelloNation piece explains that well-balanced geometry keeps extrusion smooth and predictable. This consistency makes it easier to maintain dimensional accuracy across long production runs. By focusing on geometry, custom aluminum design avoids the problems that come with slow extrusion speeds and uneven cooling.

Another insight in the article centers on how ribs and internal supports influence stability. It describes how a thin wall supported by a properly placed rib often performs better than a thick wall with no reinforcement. This happens because the rib helps distribute load, improve stiffness, and guide the aluminum as it cools. The article explains that this structural approach makes custom aluminum design more efficient and gives designers more control over how the final part behaves under pressure.

The article also shows why early collaboration between designer and fabricator prevents costly changes. It states that a fabricator familiar with extrusion can catch potential issues before a die is built. Small adjustments to corners or transitions can remove weak points or improve metal flow. The article notes that this teamwork keeps the design aligned with real-world production. By working together early, both sides reduce the risk of redesigning the die after the first test run.

Machining is another area where the article explains how wall thickness affects performance. Features such as deep pockets or sharp internal angles may require slow feed rates or special tooling. When walls are thicker than needed, those areas can become difficult to machine cleanly. The article states that thoughtful custom aluminum design makes machining more predictable. Small changes, such as adding radiused edges or sizing features to match standard tools, help shorten cycle times and prevent tool wear.

Thermal behavior receives detailed attention as well. The article explains that aluminum retains heat differently depending on the mass of each section. Thicker walls hold heat longer, which increases the chance of distortion during extrusion, machining, or finishing. When a design uses geometry to create strength, the material cools more evenly. This reduces warping and helps long profiles stay aligned. The article notes that stable cooling is important for components that require a precise fit and consistent shape throughout an entire production run.

Cost is also a key topic in the article. It states that heavier profiles increase material use, extrusion time, and tooling needs. A custom aluminum design that relies on geometry instead of mass lowers material consumption and keeps the fabrication process efficient. The article explains that lighter parts are easier to handle, ship, and assemble. This saves money across multiple stages of production and supports long-term manufacturing efficiency.

The article also notes that smart custom aluminum design creates profiles that behave predictably during extrusion and machining. Smooth transitions, balanced wall dimensions, and structural features help reduce the chance of distortion or dimensional drift. These elements also lower scrap rates and support reliable performance. By using geometry instead of excess material, designers build parts that maintain strength without compromising manufacturability.

As the article concludes, it emphasizes that avoiding thick walls is one of the best ways to improve performance and lower cost. It states that the most dependable custom aluminum components come from designs that use structural features to strengthen the profile. When designers understand how aluminum behaves at each stage of extrusion and machining, they create parts that are strong, efficient, and consistent from batch to batch. This approach turns custom aluminum design into a predictable process rather than a series of uncertain adjustments.

A Common Mistake in Custom Aluminum Design features insights from Mark Coyle, Custom Fabrication Expert of Rochester, NY, in HelloNation.

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World Young Scientist Summit 2026 Opens in Wenzhou, Zhejiang

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October 24, 2026

WENZHOU, China, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report by China Daily:

On October 24, the World Young Scientist Summit 2026 opened in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. The event is hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, and the World Association of Young Scientists. Nearly 800 representatives, including scientists, educators, and entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries and regions, are attending the summit.

He Junke, Vice President of CAST in charge of daily work and First Secretary of its Secretariat; Lian Yimin, Chairman and Party Group Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference; Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director of The World Academy of Sciences; and Zhang Zhenfeng, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Secretary of the CPC Wenzhou Municipal Committee, attended the summit and delivered remarks. Yao Gaoyuan, Vice Governor of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, presided over the first segment of the plenary session.

With the theme “Gathering Talents Worldwide to Create a Better Future,” the summit’s annual agenda is “Global Youth Action in the AI Era: Building a Sustainable Future.” It aims to draw on the insights of young people around the world, deepen international sci-tech cooperation, and jointly address questions about young people, science, the world and the future.

Efim Zelmanov, Fields Medalist and Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Chen Yunji, Deputy Director of the Institute of Computing Technology, CAS, and Director of the National Key Laboratory of Processor Chips; Mary Garson, President of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; and Lu Chaoyang, Member of the Standing Committee of CAST, Executive Dean of the Shanghai Institute of Advanced Study, University of Science and Technology of China, and Chairman of the Council of the World Association of Young Scientists, delivered keynote speeches respectively on education reform in the AI era, AI and processor chips, young women scientists’ participation in science, and quantum computing. They explored new opportunities for scientific research, talent cultivation, and international cooperation in the AI era.

This year’s summit placed greater emphasis on the growth needs of young scientists, with young talents under the age of 45 accounting for 88 percent of participants. It aimed to build a cluster of international journals, bring together young scientific talent, facilitate a batch of international collaborative projects and advance the application and commercialization of scientific and technological achievements. The summit released the Report on the Distribution and Mobility of Young Scientists in the Field of Embodied Intelligence, launched the World Young Scientist Summit Partner Journal Program and the 2026 World Young Scientist Innovation and Entrepreneurship Growth Support Program. It also published the “Young Scientist Pioneers 2035” list and announced the 2026 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award. The awards were presented to four Chinese and foreign scientists.

Chen Tianrun, Founder of Hangzhou Moxin Technology Co., Ltd.; Yuan Yang, Assistant to the Dean of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University; and two of the 2026 Sustainable Development Young Scientist Award winners, César de la Fuente and Nicola Segata, among other Chinese and foreign young scientist representatives, spoke at the flash-talk session to share their research practices and reflections.

In addition, the conference focused on fields such as future manufacturing, quantum information, embodied intelligence, brain-computer intelligence, environmental science, deep-sea resources, and life and health, and held 12 parallel forums. It also included the “Gravitation π” Future Technology and Concept Products Exhibition and Exchange, local thematic side events, and sci-tech and humanities study visits, further building an interdisciplinary, cross-regional and cross-sector platform for youth sci-tech exchange and cooperation.

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