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Ahead of the Second Anniversary of the Overturn of Roe v. Wade, New IWPR Analysis Shows State Abortion Bans Cost the US Economy $68 Billion Annually

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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) has unveiled a new data model demonstrating that abortion bans in extremely restrictive states are costing the US economy $68 billion per year. This significant economic loss is attributed to reduced workforce participation among women, leading to a substantial decrease in wages and economic power for women and their families.

Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of IWPR: “Reproductive rights—including accessible abortion care—are essential to women’s full participation in society. Less talked about is the impact these extremist bans have on the health of the national economy, where women are half of the workforce.

Sixty-eight billion dollars. That is how much the 16 states that ban or extremely restrict abortion are costing the US economy each year,” said Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of IWPR. “Reproductive rights—including accessible abortion care—are essential to women’s full participation in society. Less talked about is the impact these extremist bans have on the health of the national economy, where women are half of the workforce. States that have taken proactive measures to protect access to reproductive health services offset these costs some, but the economic consequences of abortion bans remain staggering.”

Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, several states have passed bans and extreme restrictions that harm all women of reproductive age, particularly Black, Latina, low-income, young, and rural women, as well as LGBTQ+ individuals who already face systemic obstacles in accessing health care and economic opportunities. IWPR’s research demonstrates that these bans also impose tremendous costs on the US economy. Abortion bans not only reduce women’s participation in the workforce but also result in significant losses of wages for women. For businesses, restrictions on access to reproductive health care can affect their ability to build a strong workforce, impacting their bottom line and adversely affecting state economies.

Key Findings

Economic Loss from Restrictions—IWPR estimates that the 16 states with either an abortion ban or extreme restrictions cost the national economy $68 billion annually. (See map here.)Protective States Mitigate Costs—States that protect abortion rights are reducing these economic losses. If the eight states with strong protections for the right to abortion did not have these in place, the cost of reproductive rights restrictions to the national economy would rise an additional $45 billion.Impact on Labor Force Participation—In states with bans and extreme restrictions, labor force participation among women aged 15 to 44 would be higher if these bans were absent. For example:

In North Dakota and South Dakota, women’s labor force participation would be 2.6 percent higher.
In Mississippi, women’s labor force participation would be 4.0 percent higher. 

National Impact on Labor Force—Nationally, an estimated additional 0.8 percent of women aged 15 to 44 would enter the labor force in the absence of reproductive health restrictions, adding 360,588 more women to the nation’s labor force annually.GDP Growth—Elimination of these restrictions would increase the national gross domestic product (GDP) by half a percentage point, boosting the most recent GDP growth rate estimate of 1.3 percent for June 2024 by over a third.State-Specific GDP Increases—Three states with bans—Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri—would have GDPs that are 1.28 percent, 1.28 percent, and 1.29 percent higher, respectively, equating to the most recent estimate of national GDP growth.Additional Earnings for Women—Without these bans and restrictions, employed women aged 15 to 44 would earn significantly more annually, contributing to economic stability and growth.

“States that insist on restricting women’s reproductive freedoms are hurting everyone who lives there,” said Kate Bahn, IWPR chief economist and senior vice president of research. “Women are key drivers of the American economy; the more far right lawmakers block access to reproductive health services and hinder the ability of women to participate in the workforce, the more local communities and families suffer. It is a classic lose-lose situation: these laws harm women and hurt state economies in the process.”

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research strives to win economic equity for all women and eliminate barriers to their full participation in society. As a leading national think tank, IWPR builds evidence to shape policies that grow women’s power and influence, close inequality gaps, and improve the economic well-being of families. Learn more at IWPR.org and follow us on Twitter.

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First Characterizer for Both Flour and Dough Takes Guesswork Out of Quality Control

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WESTBOROUGH, Mass., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As experienced master bakers leave the workforce, commercial bakeries are struggling to maintain consistent product quality. Even when bakeries have skilled staff, subjective assessment of doughs may allow product variations that impact consumer acceptance. 

To address this challenge, KPM Analytics www.kpmanalaytics.com introduces a first-of-its-kind dual universal analyzer, the Mixolab 300, that objectively measures the characteristics of both flour and dough. Using its technology, milling and bakery operators can realize more reliable quality control, avoid customer complaints, reduce costly waste, and operate more efficiently. 

The new analyzer overcomes the longstanding problem of trying to predict baking performance from flour analysis alone. Analyzing both flour and dough (including reactions between flour, salt, yeast, fat, sugar, and improvers) gives a more complete and more accurate picture. 

Improving on the company’s popular flour-based Mixolab 2 dough characterizer, the Mixolab 300 adds a unique mixing bowl, dedicated software, and an introduction chimney that makes it easier for the operators to introduce doughs and batters for at-line quality analysis. Both the flour mixing bowl and the dough mixing bowl have the capability to heat samples, enabling sophisticated analysis not available in other dough characterizers. By selecting the bowl and software mode, users can easily switch between flour and dough analysis depending on their needs. 

The company also introduces the Mixolab 200, an evolution of the Mixolab 2, equipped with a flour mixing bowl. As user needs evolve, they can upgrade the Mixolab 200 to a Mixolab 300, which will include a dough kit, a specialized dough mixing bowl, and software for both flour and dough analysis.   

Gain Greater Insights on Dough and Production Process Performance
Unlike instruments limited to testing flours, the Mixolab 300 can anticipate baking performance by analyzing actual dough. Installed in quality control labs or near production lines, the Mixolab 300 dough characterizer can collect data on dough consistency and rheological properties, including starch behavior, providing key quality measurements. 

Thanks to a liquid-tight mixing bowl, a wider funnel, and an improved dough introduction chimney, Mixolab 300 can analyze all types of doughs and liquid batters ranging from bread doughs to cake and wafer batters.  It comes with two different dough testing modes. The first is the “Instant Consistency” test mode that provides quality-control data in minutes for production monitoring. The second mode offers a comprehensive “Full Test” that analyzes how ingredients interact during temperature changes—ideal for R&D and new product development.  

Help Millers and Ingredient Manufacturers Analyze Wheat and Additives
The benefits of dough analysis extend beyond the baker. The millers that supply bakeries with flours can use the Mixolab 300 to analyze wheat and flour behavior and use that understanding to improve wheat selection, optimize wheat and flour blends, and smartly use functional additives. Likewise, manufacturers of enzymes and additives can use the Mixolab 300 in their quality control and research and development. What’s more, research centers and universities can use the analyzer for scientific exploration. 

Availability 
The Mixolab 300 and Mixolab 200 flour and dough analyzers are available for order now. The Mixolab 300 will be on display in Düsseldorf at IBA, booth 11.F38.  

For an evaluation of how the analyzers will perform in specific applications, contact KPM Analytics at sales@kpmanalytics.com

About KPM Analytics 
KPM Analytics is a global leader in scientific instrumentation, focused primarily on analyzing critical parameters within the food, feed, agriculture, and environmental sectors. We provide a comprehensive range of products and services to uniquely solve our customers’ problems. Our product brands are AMS Alliance, Bruins Instruments, CHOPIN Technologies, EyePro System, Process Sensors Corporation, Sensortech, Sightline Process Control, Smart Vision Works, and Unity Scientific. Each has a long history of delivering advanced and reliable analysis solutions to ensure product quality and optimize process efficiency, with customer service at the center of everything we do. Visit www.kpmanalytics.com to learn more. 

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Denmark Ministry of Defence and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® Prove F-35 Interoperability in Flight

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SKRYDSTRUP AIR BASE, Denmark, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) Skunk Works and the Danish Ministry of Defence (MOD) completed a successful live F-35 interoperability demonstration. This is another success in a series of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) demonstrations proving the F-35’s ability to serve as a powerful force multiplier, enabling allied forces to rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities to connect systems across the battlespace.

Danish F-35s flying out of Fort Worth, Texas, shared classified data via DAGGR-2, a Skunk Works’ Open Systems Gateway (OSG) developed under a partnership with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), through commercial satellite communications and displayed at Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark.

“This marked a significant milestone toward enhancing Denmark’s capabilities, as it enabled our MDO staff to witness in real-time the potential of the F-35’s ability to collect, analyse and share advanced data across geographically dispersed networks,” said Danish Air Chief, Maj. Gen. Jan Dam. “Our close collaboration with Skunk Works has been instrumental in accelerating the rapid deployment of such capabilities, and we’re very pleased with the results.”

“This collaboration with the Danish MOD enabled us to do what we do best at Skunk Works – rapidly deploy ready-now capabilities at a pace unparalleled in the industry and prove it through real-world flights,” said OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. This demonstration builds on our successful track record of collaboration with international partners and defines what truly sets us apart: our commitment to Open Systems Architecture, which enables seamless integration across any platform, sensor, or shooter – regardless of the manufacturer.”

Lockheed Martin is committed to delivering open architecture solutions that enhance multi-domain integration capabilities across allied forces.

For additional information, visit our website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/multi-domain-operations.html

About the F-35
More than 1,170 F-35s are currently operational around the globe, and the fleet surpassed 1 million flight hours. The combat proven F-35 operates from 50 bases worldwide, including 10 nations operating on home soil. As adversaries advance and legacy aircraft age, the F-35 is critical to maintaining air dominance for decades to come.

About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com

 

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TeamViewer launches first Digital Workplace platform combining endpoint management, remote connectivity, AI, and DEX

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With hybrid work and digital complexity on the rise, TeamViewer ONE empowers organizations of any size and across industries to solve IT problems faster, simplify support, and power a frictionless, productive work environment where employees stay seamlessly connected.

GÖPPINGEN, Germany, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TeamViewer, a global leader in digital workplace solutions, today launches TeamViewer ONE, a unified digital workplace management platform powered by advanced AI features, and designed to help organizations reduce downtime, optimize IT support, and elevate employee experience at scale. The company presented the new platform at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit in London.

Managing a patchwork of disconnected IT tools has become a significant challenge for organizations, leading to increased complexity, higher costs, and operational inefficiencies. Many IT leaders are now prioritizing vendor consolidation to streamline operations and reduce these burdens. A recent CIO survey found that 95% of IT executives plan to consolidate vendors within the next year, with 80% citing the need to reduce the number of point solutions. This growing shift highlights the demand for unified platforms that simplify IT operations while boosting performance, security, and scalability.

TeamViewer ONE was built to meet exactly this need. It’s the first unified digital workplace platform that brings together real-time device monitoring, intelligent automation, secure remote access, and contextual diagnostics—all in a single, scalable solution. Whether global enterprise or small business, it empowers organizations of all sizes to reduce tool sprawl, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional digital experiences across a distributed workforce, spanning traditional IT endpoints as well as a wide range of connected and operational technology devices.

“The digital workplace is no longer a future vision, it’s the reality of how every business operates today,” said Mark Banfield, Chief Commercial Officer at TeamViewer. “Almost all workplaces are digital nowadays, and companies need to support their employees whether they work in an office, at home, on the shop floor, or out in the field. As the number of tools and technologies has exploded, so has the complexity for IT teams and end-users. With TeamViewer ONE, we’re helping customers cut through that complexity with a unified platform that meets their needs today and evolves with them tomorrow—whether they’re just starting out or managing thousands of endpoints globally.”

TeamViewer ONE brings together remote monitoring and management (RMM), remote connectivity, DEX, and AI-powered features into one comprehensive solution under a single license, making it the only platform to deliver all these capabilities seamlessly for businesses of any size.

TeamViewer RMM: Proactive device monitoring and management with built-in endpoint security, mobile device management (MDM), and patching, helping IT teams stay ahead of potential issues, reduce disruptions, and ensure device compliance across the workforce.TeamViewer Intelligence: AI-driven support tools like CoPilot provide real-time diagnostics and context-aware troubleshooting recommendations, while Session Insights generate automatic, structured reports to help IT teams analyze trends and improve performance.TeamViewer Remote Connectivity: Secure, reliable and industry-leading remote access and control, enabling IT teams to provide seamless assistance across distributed workforces and devices, wherever they are.TeamViewer DEX: Designed to monitor and improve digital employee experience (DEX), which has been recognized as a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™. With real-time visibility into endpoint health, performance trends, and user-impacting issues, DEX allows IT to prioritize actions that drive productivity, reduce downtime, and foster long-term employee engagement.

“Companies today can’t afford to fly blind when it comes to employee experience and IT health,” said Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer. “With rising pressure to consolidate fragmented tech stacks, strengthen security, and meet evolving compliance standards, TeamViewer ONE brings intelligence, automation, and visibility into a single platform, enabling IT teams to replace siloed tools with a seamless, AI-powered experience. This frees IT teams from repetitive tasks and manual troubleshooting, allowing them to focus on higher-impact initiatives that drive real value for the business.”

This combination of capabilities enables companies to create a more connected, efficient, and productive environment where employees stay engaged and supported with minimal distractions. TeamViewer ONE is available in tailored Business and Enterprise packages with all features delivered through a single agent license to support the evolving demands of today’s hybrid workforces. For more details, visit TeamViewer ONE.

About TeamViewer

TeamViewer provides a Digital Workplace platform that connects people with technology—enabling, improving, and automating digital processes to make work work better.

In 2005, TeamViewer started with software to connect to computers from anywhere to eliminate travel and enhance productivity. It rapidly became the de facto standard for remote access and support and the preferred solution for hundreds of millions of users across the world to help others with IT issues. Today, more than 660,000 customers across industries rely on TeamViewer to optimize their digital workplaces—from small to medium-sized businesses to the world’s largest enterprises—empowering both desk-based employees and frontline workers.

Organizations use TeamViewer’s solutions to prevent and resolve disruptions with digital endpoints of any kind, securely manage complex IT and industrial device landscapes, and enhance processes with augmented reality powered workflows and assistance—leveraging AI and integrating seamlessly with leading tech partners. Against the backdrop of global digital transformation and challenges like shortage of skilled labor, hybrid working, accelerated data analysis, and the rise of new technologies, TeamViewer’s solutions offer a clear value add by increasing productivity, reducing machine downtime, speeding up talent onboarding, and improving customer and employee satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Göppingen, Germany, and employs more than 1,800 people globally.

In 2024, TeamViewer achieved a revenue of around EUR 671 million. TeamViewer SE (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the MDAX. Further information can be found at www.teamviewer.com.

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