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A.I.Matics’ AIM-T1 Named CES Innovation Awards® 2027 Honoree in Two Categories

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AI vision inspection platform recognized in Artificial Intelligence and Construction & Industrial Tech

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A.I.Matics’ AIM-T1, an AI vision inspection platform that helps electronics manufacturers identify defects and adapt inspections to new products, has been named a CES 2027 Innovation Awards Honoree in two categories: Artificial Intelligence and Construction & Industrial Tech.

AIM-T1 is designed for quality, process and manufacturing engineers working with products such as camera modules, semiconductor packages and printed circuit board assemblies. It addresses a recurring challenge in electronics production: maintaining consistent inspection as product designs and manufacturing requirements change.

Introducing a new product can require manufacturers to collect defect images, revise inspection criteria and adjust imaging equipment. These tasks can place additional demands on experienced inspectors and AI engineers, particularly in facilities with frequent product changeovers.

AIM-T1 combines modular imaging hardware with software-defined inspection to help teams adapt their inspection workflows on a common platform. The system uses reference samples of acceptable products to establish inspection criteria and identify deviations that may indicate defects.

The platform incorporates world model technology and in-context learning. Its optical system combines liquid lens technology with electronic focus stacking to capture images at multiple focal planes without mechanical Z-axis movement. Camera resolution, lens magnification, lighting and inspection configurations can be adjusted to suit different applications.

Operators can use a dedicated software interface to configure inspection criteria, review results and refine inspection models. The platform is designed to reduce reliance on specialized expertise for each product changeover by making inspection knowledge easier to reuse.

For electronics manufacturers reshoring production or adding regional capacity, transferring inspection expertise is an important part of bringing new facilities online. AIM-T1 is designed to make inspection workflows easier to reuse across products and production lines, helping quality and manufacturing teams establish inspection processes at new locations.

Organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the CES Innovation Awards program recognizes outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. CES 2027 will take place Jan. 6–9 in Las Vegas.

A.I.Matics plans to showcase AIM-T1 at CES 2027 and meet with manufacturers, automation equipment integrators and potential distribution partners. Booth and meeting details will be announced once confirmed.

For product information, visit https://vision.aimatics.ai/. 

* The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.

About A.I.Matics

A.I.Matics is a South Korean Vision AI company and a subsidiary of Dreamtech. Established as an in-house venture at Hyundai Motor Company in 2000 and incorporated in 2003, the company built its expertise in automotive vision recognition by supplying lane departure warning systems to automakers. Today, it develops industry-specific AI solutions for transportation, logistics and manufacturing.

The company combines its proprietary AI engine, aimNet, with imaging technology and application software to help businesses identify risks, detect anomalies and make operational decisions. Its portfolio includes AI-powered driver safety cameras, the aid fleet management platform and AIM-T1, a software-defined AI vision inspection platform for advanced electronics manufacturing. The company also develops intelligent process and operations management solutions and AI chatbots for logistics call centers.

For more information, visit https://www.aimatics.ai/en.

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TIMEX DECLARES TODAY ANALOG LIFE DAY

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A National Invitation to Get Off the Clock and Into Life

An unexpected opening in your calendar? Don’t fill it. Live it.

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Timex, the Official Timekeeper of Analog Life, is declaring today, Friday, November 13, Analog Life Day, and giving everyone a reason to do something increasingly refreshing: spend time actually living it. 

In a world that never stops scrolling, refreshing or asking for more of our attention, Timex is inviting people to take some of it back.

Take the long lunch. Call the friend you keep meaning to see. Leave your headphones behind. Wander somewhere without a plan. Say yes to something spontaneous. Make a memory that doesn’t need to be posted to count.  No productivity hacks. No screen time challenge. No perfectly planned itinerary.  Just a reminder that the best moments in life rarely happen between notifications. 

For more than 170 years, Timex has helped people keep time. Today, we’re reminding everyone what it’s for.

No registration. No download. No algorithm.

Just one day. Your time. Your way.

Make Time Yours.

Civic PR for Timex – timex@civic-us.com

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BAE Systems selected as a mission-enabling space technologies partner for NASA PRIMA astrophysics program

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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory mission to survey the history and evolution of the universe and bridge current scientific gaps

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA) announced today that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)-led PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) team has been selected by NASA for the next phase of development in NASA’s new class of “Probe Explorers” astrophysics missions.   

BAE Systems will provide its Evolve+ spacecraft bus for the mission, lead the observatory assembly, integration and test process, and serve as the operations and ground lead for NASA’s JPL, the manager of the mission.   

“We are excited to continue our decades-long partnership with JPL through the PRIMA mission that will enable NASA to make significant discoveries on the history of the universe,” said Bonnie Patterson, vice president and general manager of civil space for BAE Systems. “The PRIMA mission will also help fill observation gaps with other NASA astrophysics missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories, also supported by BAE Systems.”  

NASA’s PRIMA mission will use a highly sensitive, far-infrared space telescope that is designed to see parts of the universe that are hidden by dust. Using a 1.8-meter diameter telescope, it will observe the cosmos in far-infrared light, bridging the critical observation gap between the James Webb Space Telescope and ground-based radio observatories.

The mission will help scientists learn how stars, planets, galaxies and even water formed over time. It will reveal how these cosmic structures grow and change, providing a clearer picture of how our universe developed and evolved from its formation to the present.  

The PRIMA mission is currently advancing through Phase B development and is targeted for launch in 2033 for a five-year mission. Following a NASA confirmation review, the project will move toward full implementation.

BAE Systems will join numerous international space industry providers to support the PRIMA mission, including those from France, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Japan and the UK.

Through the PRIMA mission, BAE Systems continues its longstanding support of NASA’s astrophysics programs. This includes work on the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, among others.

For more information, please contact: 

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems 
Mobile: 720-995-8253 
brian.rantala@baesystems.us 

www.baesystems.com/en-us   
@BAESystemsInc  

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Why a Pocket Projector Could Be the Right Gift for Gamers and Sewists: Aurzen ZIP Pro

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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The friend who hosts game night and the maker who dreads taping sewing patterns together might appreciate the same unexpected gift: a pocket projector. Aurzen ZIP Pro, a CES Innovation Awards 2027 Honoree, brings shared fun and sewing pattern projection together in one foldable projector.

Unlike a fixed TV, ZIP Pro is a gaming projector that moves with the gathering. Its larger shared image brings everyone into the adventure, whether you’re sharing maps during tabletop RPG sessions or cruising through neon-lit city streets in the upcoming AAA open-world titles. Direct USB-C support for Nintendo Switch makes it a convenient dock-free projector, letting friends play together instead of crowding around a handheld screen. Wired Game Mode offers 20–40ms response times for casual co-op and party games.

Beyond game nights, ZIP Pro brings the same flexibility to your sewing table. As a sewing projector, it lets you skip printing, taping and storing paper patterns, leaving more time for working with fabric. Native 1080p DLP and ToF autofocus help keep fine outlines clear, while adjustable support and four-point correction help align the image with your cutting surface. With less setup between an idea and the first cut, this compact sewing pattern projector helps you turn your ideas into a finished piece with greater confidence.

The ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle pairs the same hardware with artwork from the Basquiat estate. It includes the projector, two custom art shells, a custom GoPlay portable case and a mounting suite with MagPlay Pro and Z-Stand in a special-edition gift box. The interchangeable shells offer two different looks, making it a personal choice for Basquiat fans.

During the promotion from Nov.19-30, ZIP Pro is $579.99 (regularly $629.99); ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle is $649.99 (regularly $679.99). Buyers can choose a complimentary GoPlay Carry Bag or Z-Stand, limited to 50 gifts in total, first-come, first-served. A sitewide prize draw offers shoppers a chance to get their order for free.

About Aurzen

Aurzen is a global innovator in smart projection technology. By combining advanced optical engineering with intuitive software and user-focused design, Aurzen delivers products that bring big-screen experiences to any space. The company pioneered the world’s first Tri-Fold Truly Portable Projector, ZIP, and its designs have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, G-Mark Award, and IDEA Award. For more information, visit www.aurzen.com.

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