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Dräger and VirtualiSurg receive Obsidian Award for Babyleo XR extended reality simulator.

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Award honors groundbreaking innovations in extended reality across reality platforms, spanning hardware, software and content creation

TELFORD, Pa., March 28, 2025 /CNW/ — Dräger and VirtualiSurg won the first-ever Obsidian Award for their Dräger Virtuo XR Babyleo project, an extended reality simulator created to train medical teams in NICUs. The award is organized by the Academy of International Extended Reality (AIXR), an international organization dedicated to promoting and supporting extended reality (XR) technologies, which include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR).

“Our solution addresses a critical gap in medical education by combining clinical training with communication…”

Dräger Virtuo XR Babyleo Simulation takes NICU training to a new level
Having complementary expertise, Dräger and VirtualiSurg began collaborating in 2021 to create a comprehensive global offering of immersive training for anesthesia, resuscitation, and intensive care.

“Our solution addresses a critical gap in medical education by combining clinical training with communication and compassion,” said President and CEO for Draeger, Inc., Lothar Thielen. “These factors are especially vital in neonatal ICUs, where the experience can be deeply traumatic for parents. Research shows that parental involvement reduces anxiety and improves patient outcomes, but parents often feel left out of the care process. Our XR simulation addresses this challenge by enabling medical staff to manage real clinical cases and emergencies – while practicing how to engage parents in care, and teaching staff how to communicate with empathy.”

“Our team of experts in immersive technologies shares this vision by placing humans and life at the heart of its innovations,” said Nicolas Mignan, Founder and CEO of VirtualiSurg. “To transform healthcare professional training, it is essential to integrate both clinical expertise and the emotional dimension of care. The realism of our scenarios stems from intensive dialog with experts throughout our co-development process. Through this collaborative approach, we design XR solutions that enable caregivers to train on realistic cases while developing essential communication and empathy skills.”

In addition to being based on expert interviews, content and interactions for BabyLeo XR Simulation were developed based on scientific literature and insights from hundreds of parental stories. Key features include a multi-user mode where a nurse assumes the role of a family member, a chapter dedicated to parents, parental story narrations, and dialog training for sensitive topics.

This training is part of a series of XR medical simulators created to revolutionize education with realistic, safe, and compassionate learning experiences. Dräger and VirtualiSurg are working to expand their scenarios across many care areas, making experiences even more immersive, and ultimately helping to create a healthcare training ecosystem.

First-ever Obsidian Award
While 2024 was the 8th edition of the XR Awards, AIXR created the Obsidian Award for this edition. The Obsidian Award salutes innovations in extended reality (XR) across virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) platforms and spans hardware, software and content creation.

Rather than having strict criteria, the Obsidian Award celebrates advancements that push XR technology or applications to new heights and recognizes significant industry progress. The award jury is made up of international experts in extended reality.

The ceremony took place on December 5, 2024 in Rotterdam, in parallel with Immersive Tech Week Congress. Dräger and VirtualiSurg submitted their application in June 2024 and were selected as finalists in September 2024. Other finalists in this category included global tech giants Meta, with its game Asgard’s Wrath 2 and HTC, which developed a VR headset for the ISS as a tool for astronauts. The AIXR competition is organized around 12 prize-giving ceremonies. The Babyleo XR Simulation was also a finalist in the Health Solution of the Year category.

Dräger. Technology for Life.
Dräger is a leading international medical and safety technology company. Our products protect, support and save lives. Founded in Lübeck, Germany in 1889, Dräger generated global sales of around EUR 3 billion in 2022. The Lübeck-based company is represented in more than 190 countries and employs more than 14,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.draeger.com 

About VirtualiSurg
Founded in Paris, France in 2017, VirtualiSurg is a world leader in the development of immersive simulations dedicated to medical and surgical training. Their mission is to improve patient outcomes by redefining knowledge-sharing and technical mastery on a global scale. The company has international operations in Paris, Montreal, Sao Paulo, Singapore and Tokyo.

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Communications: Melanie Kamann, Tel. +49 451 882-3202, melanie.kamann@draeger.com
Press Contact North America: Laura Edwards, Tel. +1 215 565-5868, laura.edwards@draeger.com
Investor Relations: Thomas Fischler, Tel. +49 451 882-2685, thomas.fischler@draeger.com

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Laxco, Inc. Introduces the CellLive Series for Smarter, Continuous Live-Cell Imaging

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The CellLive CL11 and CL22 combine automated imaging, remote monitoring, and advanced analysis to help researchers capture more meaningful data with less disruption to cell cultures.

MILL CREEK, Wash., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laxco, Inc., a global leader in microscopy and imaging solutions, today announced the CellLive Series, an advanced live-cell imaging platform designed to help researchers continuously observe, record, and analyze dynamic cellular processes from inside the incubator.

The CellLive CL11 and CL22 enable researchers to capture critical biological changes around the clock while maintaining stable environmental conditions. By reducing the need to repeatedly remove cultures from the incubator, the CellLive Series helps protect cell health, minimize experimental disruption, and improve workflow efficiency.

“Live-cell research depends on capturing the right biological event at the right moment,” said Eric Chen, President of Laxco, Inc. “The CellLive Series gives researchers a clearer and more complete view of cellular behavior over time, without requiring them to constantly monitor experiments at the microscope.”

Continuous Imaging Without Interrupting the Experiment

Designed to operate within a standard cell-culture incubator, the CellLive Series allows researchers to monitor experiments continuously while maintaining controlled temperature, humidity, and gas conditions.

Key capabilities include:

Continuous, 24/7 live-cell imagingIncubator-compatible compact designBrightfield, phase-contrast, and fluorescence imaging optionsAutomated image acquisition and reliable autofocusRemote experiment monitoring and accessTime-lapse imaging of dynamic cellular activityMulti-position imaging for expanded experimental coverageAdvanced image analysis and AI-assisted workflowsReduced handling and disturbance of sensitive culturesIntuitive software for experiment setup, visualization, and analysis

Built for a Wide Range of Live-Cell Applications

The CellLive Series supports researchers working across numerous life-science applications, including:

Cell proliferation and viabilityCell migration and wound-healing assaysStem-cell researchOrganoid and spheroid developmentDrug discovery and toxicity studiesCancer researchImmunology and neuroscienceApoptosis and cytotoxicity studiesTransfection efficiencyMorphological and phenotypic analysis

With continuous monitoring, researchers can observe cellular changes as they happen, track experimental progress remotely, and generate more comprehensive datasets than endpoint measurements alone can provide.

Flexible Solutions for Evolving Research Needs

The CellLive CL11 provides an accessible solution for routine live cell observation and time lapse imaging, while the CellLive CL22 expands imaging capabilities for more advanced experimental requirements. Together, the two platforms allow laboratories to select a system that aligns with their applications, workflow, and research goals.

“CellLive is more than an imaging instrument, it is a tool for improving how researchers understand living systems,” added Chen. “By combining continuous observation with automation and intelligent analysis, researchers can work more efficiently while gaining deeper insight from every experiment.”

About Laxco, Inc.

Laxco, Inc. is a leading provider of high performance microscopy and imaging solutions for life-science research, clinical laboratories, education, and industrial applications. Supported by more than 100 years of combined microscopy experience, Laxco delivers innovative, high quality instruments backed by expert technical support, customized solutions, and a worldwide distributor network.

From routine observation to advanced imaging, Laxco is committed to helping scientists, clinicians, educators, and industry professionals see more, discover more, and achieve more.

For additional information about the CellLive Series or to request a demonstration, visit https://www.laxcoinc.com/celllive.

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First Horizon Bank and Greenlight Bring Family Financial Tools to Kids and Teens

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — First Horizon Bank (NYSE: FHN) (or “First Horizon”) today announced a partnership with Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”) to give First Horizon clients and their families access to Greenlight’s family financial app and safety tools. The platform combines debit cards, money management tools and financial education for kids and teens with resources that help parents and caregivers manage family finances.

Greenlight teaches kids and teens how to build healthy money habits by giving them hands-on tools to learn how to earn, save, spend and manage money. Parents and caregivers get greater visibility and control over how their children use and learn about money, and can monitor and protect senior loved ones from financial fraud and theft.

Eligible clients who connect a First Horizon account as their funding source can access Greenlight’s Select subscription at no cost. Enhanced Greenlight plans are available at a discount for additional features and family protection.

Greenlight Options and Key Features
Select (free) includes:

Debit cards for up to five children2% savings reward through GreenlightAutomated allowance and chore managementQuick and easy family money transfersInteractive financial literacy games

Infinity Select (discounted) adds:

Investing for kidsFamily location sharingDriving reportsSOS alertsCrash detection

Family Shield Select (discounted) adds:

Account monitoringSuspicious activity alertsIdentity protection for up to two senior family members

“Many of our clients are looking for ways to help their children build smart financial habits from an early age,” said Erin Pryor, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at First Horizon Bank. “Through our partnership with Greenlight, we’re excited to offer tools to help children develop healthy finance habits, while providing parents and caregivers resources to support their families and aging loved ones. Together, these solutions can help build stronger financial futures.” 

“We’re thrilled to partner with First Horizon to bring our family finance platform to more families and make tools for financial education, money management and family safety more accessible to their clients,” said Matt Wolf, Chief Commercial Officer at Greenlight. “This collaboration furthers Greenlight’s commitment to helping families navigate money and life together, across all generations.”

Eligible First Horizon clients can enroll by registering through firsthorizon.com and connecting a First Horizon account as their funding source.

About First Horizon Corporation
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $84.3 billion in assets as of September 30, 2026, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states concentrated in the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

About Greenlight
Greenlight is a family technology company on a mission to help families navigate money and life together. Through its subscription plans, families get access to the Greenlight app, debit card, GPS-enabled safety devices†, and Family Hub — bringing together financial tools, scam and fraud protection, real-time safety features, and everyday family management in one connected experience for every stage of life. Today, more than 6.5 million family members trust Greenlight to stay in sync.

Greenlight partners with more than 200 leading banks and credit unions to bring its family finance solution to more families through the Greenlight for Banks and Greenlight for Credit Unions.

The Greenlight Debit Card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Greenlight Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor, provides investment advisory services to its clients. Investing involves risk and may include the loss of principal. Greenlight is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Greenlight app facilitates banking services through Greenlight’s bank partners. For more information, please visit: greenlight.com.

†Requires mobile data or a WiFi connection, and access to sensory and motion data from cell phone to utilize safety features including family location sharing and driving alerts and reports. Messaging and data rates and other terms may apply.

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Legrand Launches Starline T5 DoubleBar, the Highest Ampacity Open-Channel Track Busway with Most Pluggable Space

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WEST HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Legrand, the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, today launched the Starline T5 DoubleBar track busway. Engineered specifically for high-density environments, the T5 DoubleBar offers the highest ampacity open-channel busway available on the market with the most pluggable space, addressing the exponential power demands of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.

By featuring a configuration with two T5 bars in parallel, the system delivers up to 2000A, enabling robust power distribution for high-density environments. This hybrid busway design successfully combines open-channel flexibility with busduct-level ampacity for maximum adaptability.

“As AI workloads push rack densities past 100kW, data center operators have been forced into a clear trade-off: install heavy, rigid busducts to get high amperage, or use track busways to maintain operational flexibility,” said Mark Swift, Vice President of Engineering for Starline, a brand of Legrand. “With the T5 DoubleBar, we’ve completely eliminated that compromise. By delivering 2000A in a continuous open-channel architecture, we give operators the raw power density of a traditional busduct without forcing them to clutter their white space with redundant  busway runs or sacrifice the agility to reconfigure on the fly.”

Key Features and Benefits of the Starline T5 DoubleBar

The T5 DoubleBar eliminates spacing constraints common in traditional busduct systems and minimizes the whitespace footprint in dense data center layouts.

Unmatched AI & HPC Support: The system handles rack loads up to 150kW, meeting next-gen data center demands. It is also compatible with LVDC installations to 1000VDC.Increased Pluggable Space: The high-density double-bar architecture utilizes parallel conductors to increase amperage and pluggable space without increasing the system’s footprint.Zero-Downtime Reconfiguration: Hot-pluggable tap-off capability allows for the safe, live installation and removal of tap-off units without a system shutdown, maximizing operational continuity.True Modularity and Scalability: The modular design supports multiple ratings without system redesign. Furthermore, it is designed for future expansion up to 5000A, protecting long-term capital investments.Complete T5 Ecosystem Compatibility: The system maintains open-channel plug-in access and full compatibility with all existing T5 plug-in units.

Launching Alongside High-Capacity Plug-in Unit (HCP)

To complete this end-to-end high-density power distribution system, Legrand is simultaneously launching a new High-Capacity Plug-in Unit (HCP) designed for seamless integration directly on T5 infrastructure, including the new DoubleBar.

These new plug-in units offer up to 250A capacity and multiple enclosure formats, delivering more power through a single unit. By powering high-density AI and HPC racks directly, the HCP reduces the need for multiple lower-amperage plug-ins, simplifying the overall power delivery architecture.

For more information on the Starline T5 DoubleBar and High-Capacity Plug-in Units, visit the Starline website.

About Legrand:

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide. The Group harnesses technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical, digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Drawing on an approach that involves all teams and stakeholders, Legrand is pursuing a strategy of profitable and responsible growth driven by acquisitions and innovation, with a steady flow of new offerings that include products with enhanced value in use. Legrand reported sales of €9.5 billion in 2025. The company is listed on Euronext Paris and is a component stock of the CAC 40, CAC 40 ESG and CAC Transition Climat indexes (code ISIN FR0010307819). www.legrand.us

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Jaymie Scotto & Associates
+1 866.695.3629 ext. 19
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