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Bambu Lab Announces 48-Hour Charity Fundraiser to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the ongoing relief efforts of Bambu Lab LATAM, including a USD 50,000 contribution toward earthquake recovery in Venezuela, Bambu Lab today announced a further step: a 48-hour community initiative beginning July 13 at 8:00 a.m. UTC−4, 2026. Use promo code 4Venezuela at checkout on eligible PLA Basic Refill in designated colors on Bambu Lab US and EU stores. Bambu Lab will donate an amount equal to its full list price (MSRP) to UN Crisis Relief in the name of the maker community.

How to participate

Available exclusively on Bambu Lab US and EU online stores.

Purchase PLA Basic Refill in Venezuela flag colors:

Yellow (10400)Blue (10601)Red (10200)

Enter promo code 4Venezuela at checkout. Dedicated inventory has been set aside for this drive.

Customers may purchase eligible products at promotional prices during the drive. Regardless of the price paid at checkout, Bambu Lab will calculate its donation to UN Crisis Relief based on each product’s MSRP (original list price). Bambu Lab will cover any difference between the purchase price and the MSRP-based donation amount. In other words, you pay the promotional price, while Bambu Lab donates an amount equal to the full list price as a result of your purchase.

Full campaign details — including eligibility and how donations are handled for returns or cancellations, will be published when the drive opens on July 13. Please refer to those details for the most up-to-date information.

Transparency: After the campaign closes on July 15, Bambu Lab will publish the total amount raised and confirm the donation to UN Crisis Relief on our official channels when final figures are available.

Our relief commitments to date

This community initiative builds on actions Bambu Lab and our partners have already taken after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026 − magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, the strongest seismic events in the country in more than a century, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

In addition to USD 50,000 in cash support committed by Bambu Lab LATAM on July 3 for earthquake relief efforts, we will continue supporting LayerLab, our official distributor in Venezuela, with the filament and printers needed to sustain maker-led production on the ground.

“Bambu Lab’s filament and material support has fulfilled what we need to keep production running on the ground. With the supplies provided, our local maker network can continue meeting current demand for priority items”

− Carlos Hernàndez, Founder and Director, LayerLab

LayerLab has also contributed independently − donating 160 kg of filament and print capacity − to produce and deliver supplies to affected areas.

 

 

Why we are opening this drive

In the days after the earthquakes, makers around the world responded − open-sourcing designs, printing medical aids, and coordinating deliveries across borders. Ostec3D, a Venezuelan entrepreneurship initiative focused on 3D-printed orthoses, released thermoplastic splint files through a public Google Drive archive. Volunteers connected through communities such as Reddit’s r/3Dprinting and PrintForHelp.

Bambu Lab and LayerLab were part of that response. We established direct contact with the development and engineering team at Ostec3D to align material support with on-the-ground production priorities − including hand splints and oxygen connectors.

Since then, we have heard from makers across our global community asking how they can take part. This drive is our answer: a way to participate as the Maker community, with proceeds donated in the community’s name − standing with the makers who acted first, and adding our collective name to theirs.

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Open files & design source

Ávila Splint and Ostec3D medical designs do not require digital scanning; they are manually thermoformed in hot water (80°C–95°C) and must be applied only by medical specialists or trained healthcare professionals. Any printing and use must be independently evaluated based on conditions on the ground.

Ostec3D: https://www.ostec3d.com/Splint file archive (Google Drive): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IsRXzkUHA0u5EKhz9YXHzAYcEHha0H0u?usp=drive_linkMakerWorld (@Ostec3D): https://makerworld.com/en/@Ostec3DPrintables: https://www.printables.com/model/1766687-body-casts-to-help-venezuelan-earthquake-victims

Community coordination

Fab City TTW − Venezuela response tracker: https://ttw.fab.city/venezuela/Reddit − r/3Dprinting: https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1uhevtz/requesting_help_after_earthquake_in_venezuela/PrintForHelp: https://printforhelp.org/parts

Social

Ostec3D (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/ostec3d/reel/DPHqJZhAesx/Ostec3D × 3Dxav × MakerWorld (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaHsrtURwoH/?igsh=MmI4cXVkMnNqZW42

Further reading

FOX 17 − teen maker printing splints for Venezuela: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/east-grand-rapids-forest-hills-cascade/ada-teen-turns-3d-printing-business-into-earthquake-relief-effort-for-venezuelaWAPA TV − Puerto Rican students 3D-printing splints for Venezuela earthquake victims: https://wapa.tv/noticias/locales/estudiantes-boricuas-fabrican-f-rulas-en-3d-para-ayudar-a-damnificados-en-venezuela/article_97261121-f09c-4e1e-9760-c11a8a99c020.html

Other ways to help

If you prefer to contribute through direct financial support, please consider established and trusted relief organizations of your choice.

About Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab is a consumer-tech company focusing on desktop 3D printers. Its state-of-the-art 3D printers offer a feature-rich, first-class experience for a global community of 3D printing makers, aiming to break the barriers between the digital and physical worlds and bring creativity to a whole new level. Bambu Lab sells its 3D printers, filaments, and accessories on its official website, serving customers across 30+ countries.

Learn more at https://www.bambulab.com.

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Lubbock Plastic Surgeon Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat Leads Suturing Workshop for Texas Tech Women in STEM Premed Students

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LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Thanapoom “Mo” Boonipat, plastic surgeon and founder of FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock, led a hands-on suturing workshop and career Q&A session for premed students at Texas Tech University. The event was organized by Women in STEM at Texas Tech University.

During the workshop, students practiced suturing fundamentals on suture pads using surgical instruments, with Dr. Boonipat demonstrating technique and coaching students individually. The session also included an open discussion about the path to a career in medicine, including medical school, residency training, and choosing a surgical specialty.

“Every surgeon remembers the first time they held a needle driver. Giving premed students that experience early — along with honest answers about the road ahead — can make the path into medicine feel real and reachable. I was glad to spend the afternoon with such motivated students.” — Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat

“Organizations like Women in STEM do important work connecting young women with mentors and hands-on experience in fields where they are still underrepresented, including surgery. FacePlus is proud to support that effort here in our own community in Lubbock.” — Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat

Women in STEM is a Texas Tech University student organization that supports women pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Events like this connect students with practicing professionals and give them early, practical exposure to clinical skills.

Dr. Boonipat is a plastic and craniofacial surgeon. His training includes an integrated plastic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic and a craniofacial, maxillofacial, and facial aesthetics fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan, following medical school at Dartmouth and undergraduate study in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins. He founded FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock in 2024.

About FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute:
FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute is a plastic surgery practice in Lubbock, Texas, founded by Thanapoom Boonipat, MD. The practice provides cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, including facial, breast, and body procedures, serving patients in Lubbock and across West Texas. For more information, visit facepluspsi.com.

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Vantrue Announces Early Black Friday Sale with Up to 44% Off Select Dash Cams

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November 1–21, 2026 | Official Website: Vantrue.com

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vantrue, a dash cam brand dedicated to helping drivers capture the road with confidence, is launching its three-week Black Friday campaign from November 1 to November 21, 2026. The event brings together discounts of up to 44% on selected dash cams, a 100% win-rate prize wheel for subscribers, and exclusive bidding events, giving drivers multiple ways to discover and save on Vantrue products.

Every Eligible Spin Wins a Prize

The Black Friday excitement starts with Vantrue’s 100% win-rate spin wheel. Visitors can subscribe through the official website and spin for a chance to receive exciting rewards, including the latest Vantrue dash cams, special prize bundles, and other surprises. Each subscriber is eligible for one spin during the campaign.

Black Friday Deals in Two Waves

Vantrue’s Black Friday offers will roll out in two waves, featuring discounts on selected dash cams for everyday drivers, rideshare professionals, and those looking to upgrade their in-car recording setup.

Wave 1: November 1–10, 2026

Vantrue E1 Lite: 36% off — $69.99 (regular price: $109.99)
 Vantrue N2X: 36% off — $159.99 (regular price: $249.99)
 Vantrue N4S: 44% off — $199.99 (regular price: $359.99)
 

Wave 2: November 11–21, 2026

Vantrue E1 Pro S: 35% off — $129.99 (regular price: $199.99)
 Vantrue N5S: 36% off — $293.99 (regular price: $459.99)
 Vantrue N4 Pro S: 40% off — $279.99 (regular price: $469.99)
 

Exclusive Bidding Events Add More Excitement

In addition to the promotional pricing, Vantrue will host two special bidding events, offering participants another way to pursue selected dash cams at competitive prices.

BID #1: November 5–7, 2026 — Bid on featured products for a chance to secure them at a lower price.BID #2: November 12–14, 2026 — Return for another opportunity to bid on premium models.

With multiple ways to participate throughout the three-week event, Vantrue’s Black Friday campaign combines savings, interactive rewards, and special shopping opportunities in one destination.

Join Vantrue’s Black Friday Event

From November 1 through November 21, 2026, drivers can explore the latest offers, take part in the prize wheel, and join the bidding events through Vantrue’s official website.

Visit https://www.vantrue.com/ for campaign details and product offers.

About Vantrue

Founded in 2015, Vantrue is a leading global dash cam brand dedicated to providing intelligent, reliable, and user-centric driving solutions. With a focus on innovative technology, dependable performance, and user-friendly design, Vantrue develops dash cams for everyday drivers, families, and professionals on the road. Committed to helping drivers capture every journey with greater confidence and peace of mind, Vantrue continues to innovate to make every drive safer and every moment worth capturing.

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LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions Introduces Field Clarity for LexisNexis® Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS) at IACP 2026

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A new, modern DORS and Field Clarity, the First AI-Guided Smartphone Video Assistant, Enhances Community Experience and Helps Improve Evidence, Case Building

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LexisNexis® Coplogic™ Solutions today announced its modernized LexisNexis® Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS) community online reporting solution and the addition of DORS with Field Clarity, an AI-guided video assistant designed to improve field documentation accuracy and enable faster resolution by law enforcement agencies (LEAs). Field Clarity is designed to help community members submit reports to their local LEAs using DORS via intuitive step-by-step instructions. A hands-on experience for DORS with Field Clarity will be available for demonstration during the 2026 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) annual conference.

“Agencies generally look to strategic partners like us not just for technology, but also for relief, reinforcement, and credibility across three tightly connected challenges: public expectation, workforce strain and digital evidence overload,” said Jason LaRue, associate vice president, LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions. “Our modernized LexisNexis Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS) helps agencies improve officer safety along with community member experiences. Field Clarity strengthens video evidence quality and digital evidence management to reduce friction and alleviate strain on a challenged workforce.”

Key Highlights
Integrated into LexisNexis® Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS), Field Clarity is the first AI-Guided video assistant for community member online reporting that:

Transforms data capture from passive intake into intelligent, guided capture to help create more positive officer and civilian mobile-first experiencesDrives more accurate field documentation, evidence and case building to help with faster resolution and enhanced public safetyBenefits civilians submitting reports with intuitive, step-by-step instructions, almost like having a digital assistant with them in real timeBenefits officers by bringing video, photos and scanned data together for a clearer picture of an event without the need to track down additional details

How the DORS with Field Clarity Solution Works
DORS allows each law enforcement agency to collect information directly from civilians on more than 200 incident types based on the needs of their community. DORS and Field Clarity make the filing of an online report experience easier by guiding users intuitively through each step of the process on their smartphone device, similar to having a personal digital assistant. Instead of asking a driver, for example, to fill out forms and guess what’s needed, the Field Clarity conversational interface prompts them to scan their driver’s license, capture a VIN or record a short walkaround video explaining what happened during the incident, all while capturing the data necessary to complete the report.

For civilians, being able to easily film on-scene evidence means less confusion and need for reentries or follow-up by the sworn officer responsible for approving reports. For officers, the benefits include cleaner, more complete accident reports and less time spent requesting and gathering additional details. With reports fed directly into the agency’s Record Management System (RMS), law enforcement also benefits from more efficient workflows and stronger documented cases for their investigators. DORS is used by nearly 600 agencies in North America, saving agencies approximately 900,000 personnel hours and $90 million annually*

“Trust in law enforcement is built one interaction at a time. Every opportunity for a community member to engage with their police department matters, including something as routine as filing a report,” said Sarah E. Connolly, co-founder of Guardian Communications, FBI-LEEDA instructor and retired Baltimore Police lieutenant and PIO. “When technology makes that process easier, improves the quality of information collected and supports a more responsive agency, it has the potential to do more than improve efficiency. It can help strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions delivers solutions and capabilities that can create a clearer line of sight from the field to law enforcement leadership, strengthening the connection between daily operations, workforce support, data management and community trust. DORS with Field Clarity is available through LexisNexis® Command Center, a single access point to the LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions data and analytics solutions suite, including LexisNexis®  BuyCrash®, LexisNexis® eCrash and LexisNexis® eCitation solutions. Coplogic Solutions also offers Unified Performance Dashboards for crash and citation mapping and illustrated visualizations, which connect field data with contextual insight in a single, coherent view – so law enforcement leaders can better understand and more confidently explain to their communities not just what is happening in near-real time, but also why. 

To speak with Coplogic law enforcement experts about LexisNexis Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS) with Field Clarity and experience the solution firsthand, visit LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions at IACP Booth #941, October 24 – 27, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. To learn more, check out this video: LexisNexis® Desk Officer Reporting System (DORS).

About LexisNexis Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides customers with information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and algorithms to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, the company has offices throughout the world, serves customers in more than 190 countries and territories and is part of RELX. For more information, please visit LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

About LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions
LexisNexis® Coplogic™ Solutions is committed to meeting law enforcement agencies where they are on the road to saving more lives and helping take them where they want to be by delivering an innovative full suite of data sophistication solutions to create workflow efficiencies while delivering world-class crash and citation data and analytics visualizations through advanced technology. Our proven solutions, developed by and specifically for law enforcement, can help agencies operate more effectively, increase services to their communities and improve traffic and overall public safety through electronic, mobile-first authoring capabilities, web-based eCommerce solutions, analytics and more. For more information, please visit risk.lexisnexis.com/Coplogic.

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Chaz Abbott
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
chaz.abbott@lexisnexisrisk.com
+1 949.922.1167

*Based on a 2025 LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions internal study

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