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Aigen Unveils the World’s First AI-Driven, Solar-Powered, Agricultural Robotics Service

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The fossil fuel-free Aigen Element helps farmers 
reduce chemicals in food, and improve human and planetary health

SEATTLE, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Aigen, a Seattle-based agricultural technology startup, today unveiled a groundbreaking autonomous, scalable robotics platform, powered entirely by solar and wind energy. Leveraging proprietary, quantized AI, the Aigen Element service is the only farming solution that decreases fossil fuel use, while also providing farmers with invaluable real-time field insights, increased time savings, and reduced costs.

 

“Aigen was founded on the idea that there should be an alternative to the fossil fuels and pesticides used to produce our food. We have been working closely with farmers, like my family in Minnesota, to develop a solar-powered, on-edge AI platform that makes precision Ag scalable,” said Rich Wurden, co-founder and CTO of Aigen. “We are excited to share those tools with the introduction of the Aigen Element.”

Earlier this year, 2024 and 2025 pre-orders for the Element Service sold out in one day, further demonstrating the excitement among U.S. commodity farmers for more effective approaches to weeding. In the U.S. alone, farmers use 900 million pounds of herbicide annually, and in the next few years, costs are expected to exceed $100 per acre. Plus, in 2019, farm equipment released 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

“Farmers tell us again and again that weeds are the number one problem they face. So, that’s where we’re starting: developing a solution for farmers to immediately reduce their costs and get rid of weeds, all while growing healthier crops,” said Kenny Lee, Aigen’s co-founder and CEO. “The benefits of our advanced, lightweight, super agile robots go far beyond weeding. We are excited to deliver field-level network connectivity and real-time data and insights that farmers can access from anywhere.”

Artificial Intelligence, Powered by Renewable Energy
Aigen’s unique robotic solution is possible thanks to the company’s proprietary quantized AI, which is so efficient it can run exclusively on renewable energy. “The average cell phone needs 4 Watts of power. Our AI models need only 1.5W, and everything about our vehicle is just as efficient. Paired with a custom 205W solar panel, our robots often generate a power surplus at the end of a full day of running,” added Wurden.

Plant-Level Data, Planetary Connectivity
Aigen’s vehicles continuously transmit field and crop data to an in-house developed mobile app, offering farmers real-time insights. “We’re bringing satellite technology down to earth, and deploying mesh network connectivity built on a robust, self-reliant hardware platform. This offers farmers higher resolution, real-time data and helps them get ahead of problems,” said Puneet Khattar, Aigen’s head of electrical engineering, who previously worked on Amazon’s satellite program and at SpaceX.

Rugged and Agile Hardware
Every aspect of the Aigen Element robot is built for maximum efficiency on the farm. The lightweight frame and solar panel, paired with regenerative motors and rugged suspension, allow the robots to effectively navigate and weed row crops for up to 14 hours a day in nearly any weather condition.

The Aigen Element Service will debut on over 20,000 acres of U.S. farmland in 2024.

About Aigen
At Aigen, we believe in a future with no harmful chemicals in our food – where farmers prosper, people thrive, and the planet flourishes.

With roots in farming, electric vehicles, robotics and impact investing, Rich Wurden and Kenny Lee founded Aigen in 2020 to connect farmers to breakthrough technologies, decarbonize agriculture, and improve human and planetary health. Aigen’s Element vehicles can autonomously navigate, weed, and analyze row crops without any chemicals or diesel fuel. Offered as a service, Aigen’s vehicles reduce farmers’ workload and their reliance on fossil fuels, while increasing their crop and soil health.

Seattle-based Aigen is backed by New Enterprise Associates, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cleveland Avenue, ReGen VC, Global Founders Capital, Industrious Ventures, E2JDJ, and AgFunder.

Learn more at aigen.io.



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CHASM Exclusively Licenses AgeNT® Express Transparent Conductive Film to Mativ for Heated Glass Solutions

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CANTON, Mass., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chasm Advanced Materials, Inc. (CHASM) and Mativ Holdings (Mativ), manufacturer of Argotec interlayer films for high-performance glazing, have announced an exclusive licensing agreement. CHASM’s AgeNT® Silver Nanowire (AgNW) and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) hybrid performance film technology will be licensed to Mativ for transparent heating solutions in advanced glass and window applications across architectural, military, and transportation segments.

This licensing agreement marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Mativ and CHASM, aiming to accelerate the commercialization of a portfolio of AgeNT® Express films.

David Arthur, CEO and co-founder of CHASM, highlighted the significance of this partnership. “Licensing our AgeNT® Express technology to Mativ marks a major milestone for both companies,” said Arthur. “With CHASM’s leadership in CNT technology and flexible electronics, and Mativ’s expertise in roll-to-roll (R2R) precision coating and vast market reach in glazing applications, this collaboration is a powerful step toward CHASM’s expansion into global non-automotive glazing markets.”

“This agreement marks a significant milestone in the continued growth of Mativ within innovative and emerging markets,” states Mativ President and CEO Julie Schertell. “By becoming a licensee of Chasm’s groundbreaking AgNW and CNT technology, we reaffirm our position as leaders in material science innovation. Together, we are unlocking new potential in advanced film applications across top industrial sectors.”

About CHASM
CHASM’s mission is to develop and manufacture advanced carbon nano materials, leveraging its innovative product platforms to create a safer, more connected and sustainable world. The company’s patented nanotube manufacturing platform combined with its unique ability to integrate CNTs into product solutions is unleashing the power of nanotechnology.

Innovations powered by CHASM include universal transparent heaters for safer driving and a broad range of non-automotive applications, transparent antennas for smarter cities, conductive additives for EV batteries, and cement additives for greener (lower carbon footprint) concrete. 

CHASM is building the world’s largest multiwall CNT reactor (1,500 metric tons annual capacity) in Norman, Oklahoma, to produce NTeC® products to support battery and cement applications.

AgeNT, NTeC, CHASM, and the CHASM logo are trademarks of CHASM Advanced Materials, Inc.

About Mativ
Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials, solving our customers’ most complex challenges by engineering bold, innovative solutions that connect, protect and purify our world. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we manufacture on three continents and generate sales in over 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two operating segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing categories. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible. To learn more, visit mativ.com.

To learn more about Argotec glass interlayer films, visit argotec.com.

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Hettich Achieves Remarkable Success with Innovative Quora Ads Campaign

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MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hettich, a leading manufacturer of innovative furniture fittings, built-in appliances, and door hardware solutions, has achieved outstanding results through a recent advertising campaign on Quora. The campaign aimed to enhance brand awareness and engagement among homeowners, interior designers/architects, and OEMs/builders, by showcasing Hettich’s cutting-edge products in a unique and compelling way.

Hettich’s campaign leveraged Quora’s targeted advertising solutions to reach specific demographics interested in home improvement and design. By focusing on audiences actively seeking quality and innovative solutions, the campaign effectively resonated with potential customers.

The Hettich campaign resulted in impressive metrics, including a view-through rate of 44.55% and 18,598 clicks from over 1 million views. With 2,357,070 impressions, Hettich significantly expanded its reach, fostering awareness and interest in its furniture fittings, built-in appliances, and door hardware.

Hettich crafted visually stunning and emotionally engaging content that spotlighted the unique features of its products through captivating storytelling and immersive video formats. The campaign vividly illustrated the transformative power of Hettich’s innovative solutions, seamlessly turning everyday moments into extraordinary experiences within living spaces. “We believe in the magic of storytelling to break through the advertising clutter,” said Aditya Jalgaonkar, AGM-Marketing, Hettich India. “This campaign reflects our commitment to creating meaningful, high-quality content that connects with our audience in a profound way.”

“At Quora, we are dedicated to helping brands tell their stories effectively and meaningfully,” said Gurmit Singh, General Manager at Quora APAC and MEA. “Hettich’s campaign is a perfect example of how targeted advertising can drive engagement and connect brands with their audiences. We’re thrilled to see the impact of our platform on Hettich’s marketing efforts.”

The success of Hettich’s campaign showcases the effectiveness of utilizing Quora’s targeted advertising capabilities. This partnership illustrates how brands can engage potential customers and create lasting connections through innovative marketing strategies.

About Quora

Quora is a platform that has 100 million monthly unique visitors in India, where people come to share knowledge and insights. By connecting brands with engaged audiences through targeted advertising, Quora helps businesses tell their stories effectively and meaningfully.

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NX Taiwan Offers Work Experience to China University of Technology Students

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TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nippon Express (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “NX Taiwan”), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., conducted a two-day work experience program for students from the China University of Technology (hereinafter “CUTe”) on Saturday, November 30, and Sunday, December 1.

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The work experience program is part of the NX Group’s efforts to actively communicate with local communities and engage in community-based social contribution activities, recognizing its social and public mission as a logistics company.

Eighty students enrolled in CUTe’s Department of Marketing and Logistics took part in the program at NX Taiwan’s NEXT1 warehouse in Taoyuan City, where they received briefings from NEXT1 staff on basic logistics knowledge, safety, and warehouse operations. Through a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on experience, the students learned in depth about how warehouse operations are carried out.

The participants found the program a valuable opportunity to expand their practical knowledge and understanding of the logistics industry, with one commenting: “This experience has given me a deeper understanding of warehouse management and logistics, and strengthened my desire to work in the logistics industry, where I can contribute to society in the future.”

The NX Group will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities on a global scale to help develop human resources who can play active roles in the logistics industry.

About the NX Group: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202412252272-O1-tne94err.pdf 

NX Group official website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/ 

NX Group’s official LinkedIn account:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/ 

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