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Volta Labs Brings the Complete Twist Hybrid Capture Portfolio to Callisto™ with Launch of Twist Fast Hyb

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The Twist Fast Hyb App joins Twist’s Standard Hyb v2 App on Callisto, giving labs a fully walk-away path to target enrichment, with run-to-run consistency and same-day turnaround

BOSTON, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Volta Labs, the genomics applications company transforming next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation through automation, today announced the launch of the App for Twist Bioscience’s Fast Hybridization Kit on the Callisto™ Sample Prep System. With this launch, two of Twist’s core hybrid capture workflows – Fast Hybridization and Standard Hybridization v2 – are now available as automated Apps on Callisto.

Developed in collaboration with Twist Bioscience, the Fast Hyb App automates one of the most complex and hands-on steps in NGS sample preparation – hybridization-based target enrichment – a fully walk-away workflow on Callisto. By bringing Twist’s Fast Hyb protocol onto Callisto’s digital fluidics platform, labs can move from a traditional overnight hybridization to a same-day, sample-to-sequencer workflow without adding operational burden.

Hybrid capture-based target enrichment is difficult to automate, requiring precise temperature control, repeated magnetic bead manipulation, and a careful hands-on technique that can introduce variability between runs and between operators. The Twist Fast Hyb App removes that burden. Following amplification, Callisto executes the protocol automatically, including temperature control and bead handling, so labs get consistent results without constant attention.

Critically, the Twist Fast Hyb App delivers run-to-run consistency and eliminates operator-to-operator variability, one of the most persistent sources of error in manual target enrichment. In testing, Callisto produced sequencing performance equivalent to manual preparation, with comparable quality control (QC) metrics including Fold-80, coverage uniformity, and AT/GC dropout. Together, these results show that labs can automate a difficult workflow and accelerate turnaround while maintaining the performance they expect from manual preparation.

“Target enrichment is one of the hardest workflows to automate, and it’s one where small differences in technique can change your results,” said Udayan Umapathi, CEO and founder of Volta Labs. “With the Twist Fast Hyb App, labs get a fully walk-away version of Twist’s Fast Hybridization protocol that delivers the same performance as manual, but with the run-to-run consistency that only automation can provide, and a turnaround measured in hours instead of overnight. And with both Fast and Standard Hybridization now on Callisto, labs can run their full range of Twist hybrid capture on a single automated platform.”

The Twist Fast Hyb App is well suited to labs running comprehensive cancer profiling, whole exome sequencing, and other targeted sequencing applications, where teams face steady pressure to deliver results faster while managing operational complexity and limited hands-on capacity.

“By expanding our entire hybrid capture portfolio on Volta Labs’ Callisto, we are providing labs with the ultimate flexibility to seamlessly pivot between varying schedule and performance needs,” said Emily M. Leproust, CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience. “Advanced automation is vital for lowering the barrier to adoption, making it easier than ever for customers to implement high-performance target enrichment solutions without the operational headache of manual workflows.”

The Twist Fast Hyb App is available now on the Callisto Sample Prep System, joining the Twist Standard Hyb v2 App.

About Volta Labs
Founded in 2018 at MIT, Volta Labs is transforming genomic sample preparation with the Callisto™ Sample Prep System. Using proprietary electrowetting technology, Callisto provides fully automated DNA and RNA extraction and library preparation for all major sequencing platforms — including Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, PacBio, Element Biosciences, Roche and Ultima Genomics. The platform reduces hands-on time by up to 80% and delivers industry-leading robustness across multiple sample types and chemistries. Volta Labs is headquartered in Boston, MA. For more information, please visit www.voltalabs.com.

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Volta Labs
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Loomis issues SEK 1,000 million in sustainability-linked bonds

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STOCKHOLM, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Loomis AB has issued SEK 1,000 million in sustainability-linked bonds with a 5-year maturity and a floating interest rate.

The bonds carry an annual interest rate of 3m Stibor +0.95% and were issued under Loomis’ EUR 2 billion EMTN programme dated 29 May 2026. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to refinance existing debt.

“Despite a volatile market environment marked by geopolitical tensions, the transaction was well received by the market and attracted strong investor interest, with an order book exceeding SEK 2.9 billion,” comments Johan Wilsby, CFO of Loomis.

The bonds were issued in accordance with Loomis’ Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, supported by a second-party opinion from Sustainalytics. Loomis has linked the sustainability-linked bonds to a target of reducing the company’s absolute carbon emissions by 48% by 2030 compared with 2019 levels.

By continuing to integrate sustainability targets into its financing, Loomis strengthens its sustainability commitments.

Danske Bank and Nordea acted as joint bookrunners.

The bonds will be listed on the regulated market of Euronext Dublin.

In connection with the issuance, Loomis AB offered bondholders the opportunity to participate in partial buybacks of its outstanding bonds maturing in May 2027 (ISIN: FRN SE0013361052 and Fixed SE0013361060). In total, buybacks amounting to a nominal value of SEK 378 million in FRN and SEK 266 million in Fixed will have been completed as of 17 June.

This press release is also available on Loomis’ website, www.loomis.com

For more information, please contact:

Jenny Boström
Head of Sustainability and IR
ir@loomis.com
+46 79 006 45 92 

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SHPT Unveils M5 & P5 Series: A New Cutting-edge Solution to Accelerate Large-Scale Hydrogen Energy Adoption

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SHANGHAI, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 10, 2026, SHPT held its “New Core, New Journey” New Product Launch during the 10th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Congress & Exhibition (FCVC 2026).

The unveiling ceremony was officiated by Mr. Zhang Jinhua, Chairman of the China Society of Automotive Engineers; Prof. Yu Zhuoping, Chairman of Shanghai Intelligent New Energy Vehicle Innovation Platform and Professor at Tongji University; Mr. Zu Sijie, Vice President and Chief Engineer of SAIC Motor; and Mr. Lu Bingbing, General Manager of SHPT.

The event brought together representatives from across the industrial chain, including Zaihe Automotive Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., DECH FUTURE Automotive Technology Co., Ltd., Wind Hydrogen Yang Hydrogen Energy Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., LINGNIU New Energy Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd., Shanghai Kunhua New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and Shanghai Sunwise Energy Systems Co., Ltd., as well as key overseas clients from Europe.

At the event, SHPT officially launched its latest fuel cell products under the M5 & P5 series–the PROME M5X fuel cell stack and the PROME P5X fuel cell system. The new products drew significant attention and sparked extensive discussion across the industry.

During the exhibition, senior officials visited the SHPT booth, including Mr. Wan Gang, President of the China Association for Science and Technology, and Mr. Zhu Baowei, Director of the Energy Policy Division at the Department of Economic Construction, Ministry of Finance.

Navigating the critical window of industrial transformation, SHPT aims to integrate three strategic arenas: transportation, energy storage, and power generation.

Mr. Zu Sijie emphasized in his address that hydrogen, as a clean and efficient secondary energy source, is pivotal not only to decarbonizing road transport, but also to addressing peak-shaving gaps in new power systems. Through hydrogen-electric coupling and the synergy with wind and solar power, hydrogen effectively overcomes the traditional limitation of being confined to a single application in transportation.

Standing at the critical watershed of industrial transformation, the competitive landscape has undergone a paradigm shift. The focus of industrial competition has evolved beyond mere product performance into a comprehensive contest defined by both full-scenario adaptability and whole-industry-chain capabilities.

He highlighted that SHPT’s new products leverage high power density as a core advantage, delivering comprehensive upgrades in operational adaptability and reliability.

While cementing their leadership in commercial transport scenarios such as long-haul heavy-duty trucks and intercity logistics, the products are expanding into new electricity systems. They are designed to excel in new energy supporting scenarios including hydrogen-electricity coupling, industrial park energy storage, and data center backup power. Furthermore, they extend to diverse emerging sectors such as mining equipment and inland vessels.

By seamlessly integrating the three core sectors of transportation, energy storage, and power generation, SHPT leverages its highly adaptable and reliable product strength to build a solid hardware foundation for a high-quality development of a large-scale, market-oriented global hydrogen industry.

Creating Diverse Value, Reinforcing Product Advantages in Automotive-Grade, High-Performance, and High-Reliability

Mr. Lu Bingbing presented the new products by highlighting three strategic pillars: the core technological advantages, the customer value proposition, and the full-series product portfolio.

Mr. Lu emphasized that guided by SHPT’s R&D philosophy of “applying one generation, developing the next, and planning for the future,” the company leverages the industry-exclusive HPDP (Hydrogen Product Development Process) to engineer automotive-grade, high-performance, and high-reliability fuel cell products, thereby continuously steering the industry’s technological trajectory.

Built on this full-spectrum technology foundation, the newly launched M5 & P5 series delivers a transformative performance leap, with multiple core metrics ranking among the top in the industry.

The PROME M5X Fuel Cell Stack boasts a rated power of 328 kW, a volumetric power density of 7.1 kW/L, and a mass power density of 7.2 kW/kg. These metrics represent increases of 75% and 160% respectively over the previous-generation M4 platform, reaching a domestically leading level.

Engineered for flexible operating conditions, the M5X ensures stable operation with the operating temperature from -40°C to 95°C. Notably, 95°C is the highest recorded operating temperature for self-humidified stacks in the industry, effectively simplifying vehicle thermal management design.

Furthermore, through the co-design of materials and the Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA), platinum loading has been reduced to 0.215 g/kW, significantly cutting the use of precious metals and improving product economy.

PROME P5X Fuel Cell System brings five major value upgrades:

With a rated power of 280 kW, the P5X delivers a high system power, enabling the needs for high-speed heavy-duty vehicles, mining trucks, combined heat and power (CHP), and others, effectively redrawing the boundaries of product applicability.

Leveraging the industry-leading volumetric power density of the M5X stack, the P5X system greatly enhances adaptability across diverse vehicle platforms, reducing the complexity of vehicle layout design.

Boasting a mass power density of 1009 W/kg, the P5X is China’s first fuel cell system to surpass the 1 kW/kg threshold, representing a 46% increase over the previous-generation P4 platform. This effectively eliminates the payload penalty common in heavy-duty transport and significantly improves freight efficiency.

With a design life of 30,000 hours, the system effectively reduces the total cost of ownership throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle.

System operating efficiency has been substantially elevated. Under typical conditions for a 49-ton heavy-duty truck operating at highway speeds (approx. 150 kW average power), the P5X achieves an efficiency of 51%, an absolute increase of 10 percentage points over the previous generation. This translates into standout energy savings, directly lowering operating costs and improving economic returns.

Beyond the launch event of the high-power M5X stack and P5X system, SHPT addressed niche markets by introducing two cathode-closed air-cooled fuel cell products: the F06 Fuel Cell System and the R300 Fuel Cell System. Tailored for the burgeoning drone and two-wheeler segments, these products uphold SHPT’s automotive-grade development standards, providing customers with specialized, high-quality, and competitive integrated solutions.

SHPT’s new product lineup is closely aligned with the national “15th Five-Year Plan” for hydrogen energy pilot programs. Leveraging high-quality products as a bridge, SHPT aims to deepen industrial synergies.

As FCVC celebrates its 10th anniversary, SHPT stands ready to join hands with our partners to co-build a thriving hydrogen ecosystem and forge a new era of green, sustainable development.

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Hikvision Releases 2026 Cybersecurity White Paper, Fostering Digital Trust in the AIoT Era

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HANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision has released its 2026 Cybersecurity White Paper, marking its ongoing commitment to transparent and robust security practices. The latest edition outlines the company’s advanced security framework, designed to address emerging digital challenges for the AI-powered Internet of Things (AIoT) industry.

Elevating Security via the HSDMM Framework

At the core of Hikvision’s security strategy is the Hikvision Security Development Maturity Model (HSDMM). Designed to quantify and standardize security activities throughout product development, the HSDMM integrates structured organizational governance, well-defined management processes, and robust technical measures.

The 2026 White Paper walks readers through the HSDMM across its three core dimensions: security governance, security processes, and security technologies. By systematically implementing this model, Hikvision enhances product confidentiality, integrity, and availability, establishing a reliable digital foundation for global IoT deployments.

Addressing Emerging Risks in a Complex Technological Landscape

As technology evolves, the 2026 White Paper details Hikvision’s systematic practices across these three HSDMM dimensions, with a particular focus on managing emerging risks related to data security, privacy protection, and Artificial Intelligence. Key updates in the 2026 edition include:

Artificial Intelligence Security: A newly added chapter systematically evaluates and outlines the protection framework for AI models, helping partners navigate security challenges during smart and digital transitions.Advanced Data Protection: The paper introduces updated guidelines for data classification and grading, alongside dedicated security requirements for both edge devices and cloud-based services.Open-Source Software Governance: A dedicated section defines stringent management protocols for open-source software—spanning introduction, audit, and release—to ensure secure, closed-loop integration.Integrated Vulnerability Management: The paper highlights the critical role of vulnerability management and integrates security incident response processes, covering every key phase from detection to mitigation.

Fostering Digital Trust in the AIoT Era

To foster international digital trust, Hikvision actively adopts global best practices and aligns its operations with international standards. In recent years, the company has obtained multiple ISO/IEC certifications for product security and vulnerability handling, alongside compliance alignments with ETSI EN 303645 and NIST CSF 2.0. These milestones reflect the company’s continuous investment in product lifecycle security.

Looking ahead, Hikvision remains committed to integrating technological research with robust governance, delivering reliable security assurance to support digital transformation across diverse industries.

Check here to read Hikvision’s full 2026 Cybersecurity White Paper.

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