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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney to demonstrate hydrogen-fueled turboprop technology under Canadian INSAT program

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First phase of HyADES project will include tests on PW127XT engine fuel nozzle and combustor rig

MONTREAL, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pratt & Whitney Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of a project supported by Canada’s Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT). The project, named Hydrogen Advanced Design Engine Study (HyADES), will be in collaboration with Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc., which will develop high-efficiency, low-cost electrolyzers needed for establishing hydrogen production infrastructure. Pratt & Whitney is an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business.

“This collaborative project with INSAT enables us to develop key technologies for future hydrogen powered aircraft and complements our wider efforts to advance aviation sustainability through a range of pathways, including continued improvements to engine efficiency, hybrid-electric propulsion and compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),” said Edward Hoskin, vice president, Engineering, Pratt & Whitney Canada. “While regional aviation represents one of the most promising use cases for hydrogen, the project will also demonstrate the versality of adapting the proven, highly efficient PW127XT turboprop engine to operate with low carbon alternative fuels and continues our legacy of technology leadership in this segment.”

Funding for the first phase of the project will include fuel nozzle and combustor rig testing using hydrogen fuel, while future phases will target full engine ground testing. The PW127XT engine is the most advanced member of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW100 engine series, which has powered regional turboprop aircraft for forty years and accumulated more than 220 million flight hours. Launched in 2021, the PW127XT engine offers over 3% better fuel efficiency, 40% improved time on wing, and 20% reduced maintenance costs.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with INSAT and Pratt & Whitney Canada on this project,” said Raveel Afzaal, president and CEO of Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. “The ability to produce green hydrogen at scale will be a critical enabler for reducing aviation CO2 emissions, whether using hydrogen as a direct fuel for combustion or as feedstock for SAF.”

As part of a second INSAT-supported project, Turbine Engine Advanced Materials for Efficiency (TEAME), Pratt & Whitney Canada will work with Derivation Research Laboratory (DRL) to explore advanced materials for hot section components of gas turbine engines, which will help to improve thermal efficiency and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Pratt & Whitney Canada will lead the overall project providing both technical input and project management, while DRL will provide world-class materials testing capability for a wide variety of critical material properties.

About Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc
Founded in 2007, Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of water electrolyzers that use water and electricity as inputs to generate clean hydrogen for use as a green energy source or a green industrial feedstock. Next Hydrogen’s unique cell design architecture supported by 40 patents enables high current density operations and superior dynamic response to efficiently convert intermittent renewable electricity into green hydrogen on an infrastructure scale. Following successful pilots, Next Hydrogen is scaling up its technology to deliver commercial solutions to decarbonize transportation and industrial sectors. For further information: www.nexthydrogen.com

About Derivation Research Lab
Derivation Research Lab (DRL) was established in 2012 with an inherent focus on thermomechanical fatigue (TMF).  Driven by passion, DRL offers expertise in modelling, research, and testing of high-temperature materials through a world-class facility located in Ottawa, Ontario.  Visit www.DerivationResearchLab.com for more information.

About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit www.prattwhitney.com.

About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@rtx.com

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Arjo and Bruin Biometrics conclude distribution agreement, Bruin Biometrics resumes direct sales and marketing of Provizio® SEM Scanner

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LOS ANGELES and LONDON, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today Bruin Biometrics and Arjo announce the immediate transition of direct sales and marketing of the Provizio® SEM Scanner to Bruin Biometrics, following four years of cooperation between the companies.

As communicated earlier this year, the companies decided not to extend the distribution agreement for the Provizio SEM Scanner. Accordingly, and effective today, all sales and marketing of the Provizio SEM Scanner products transition from Arjo to Bruin Biometrics. Both companies remain fully committed to supporting customers throughout the process to ensure a continued high level of customer service.

“Supporting Provizio SEM Scanner users’ work to achieve a zero incidence of preventable pressure injuries in all care settings is our top priority and we look forward to supporting Provizio SEM Scanner users directly to help overcome this challenge,” commented Bruin Biometrics’ CEO, Martin Burns.

“Pressure injuries represent a significant economic challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, and Arjo has extensive experience in both prevention and treatment within this area. We see a growing interest for our other solutions and are fully committed to continue supporting our customers in their efforts to prevent pressure injuries,” says Joacim Lindoff, President & CEO of Arjo.

For more information about Bruin Biometrics, please contact:
Kate Hancock, EVP External Communications, Bruin Biometrics Tel: +447827315347
Email: khancock@bruinbiometrics.com

Media contact details:
Joanna Dodd, Alicia Barkle Rochester PR Group: joanna.dodd@rochesterprgroup.com, alicia.barkle@rochesterprgroup.com 

ABOUT Bruin Biometrics

Bruin Biometrics LLC is a pioneer in modernizing healthcare with biometric sensor technology for early detection and monitoring of chronic, preventable conditions in collaboration with clinicians. Bruin Biometrics work on SEM Assessment Technology has been recognized with multiple global healthcare innovation awards and is implemented in healthcare facilities across a variety of care settings. Bruin Biometrics HQ is based in Los Angeles, USA.

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Opus IVS and Protech Automotive Solutions Announce Collaboration on Industry-Leading ADAS Identification Solution

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DEXTER, Mich., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Opus IVS, a global leader in intelligent vehicle support solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Protech Automotive Solutions, the largest national provider of Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) diagnostic scanning and calibration services, which will enhance Opus IVS’s ADAS MAP (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Mapping) solution. This collaboration will deliver extensive ADAS identification capabilities, combining the advanced ADAS technologies of both companies – with Opus IVS licensing Protech’s ADAS ID3 technology to bring new innovations to the industry-leading ADAS MAP platform.

The Opus IVS and Protech partnership will create a seamless ADAS identification solution that enables technicians to quickly and accurately identify ADAS systems, empowering repair shops to make well- informed repair and calibration decisions. With Protech Automotive Solutions, the nation’s largest car- side provider, this partnership will offer an enhanced solution to power leading U.S. multi-shop operators (MSOs). Additionally, Opus IVS recently announced that major insurers now recognize ADAS MAP’s accuracy, which leads to increased reimbursement for repair shops and adds significant value for the industry.

“This collaboration between Opus IVS and Protech represents a breakthrough in delivering accessible ADAS insights,” said Brian Herron, CEO of Opus IVS. “By joining forces, we’re building a more powerful ADAS solution for collision shops, allowing them to serve their customers with the highest levels of accuracy and safety.”

Grant LaBarbera, GM and Senior Vice President of Protech, added, “We’re excited to partner with Opus IVS to enhance the industry’s capabilities in ADAS identification. This collaboration brings together the best of both companies’ innovations and will improve the way repair shops approach ADAS, driving greater accuracy, quality and consistency across the industry.”

About Opus IVS
Opus IVS provides diagnostic and programming support to over 50,000 workshops globally. With a suite of solutions for complex repairs and ADAS management, Opus IVS empowers shops to deliver accurate repairs using advanced technology, OE support, and live technician guidance.

About Protech Automotive Solutions
With the largest national footprint of Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) diagnostic scanning and calibration services, Protech Automotive Solutions is the leading provider of advanced diagnostics, calibrations and ADAS solutions for collision repair shops. Protech is committed to vehicle safety through innovative, reliable ADAS technology and offers expertise that helps automotive service providers keep their customers safe. More than 1,200 Protech technicians, across 41 states and growing, are expertly trained to scan, calibrate and diagnose vehicles during collision, auto glass and mechanical repairs, ensuring that complex systems like ADAS are restored to their proper function.

For more information, please visit www.protechautomotivesolutions.com.

For more information:
Justin Baronoff
Merit Mile
561-362-8888 – office
407-340-2247 – mobile
jbaronoff@meritmile.com

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Retail Fluent Media Network Announces Strategic Partnership with Save A Lot’s Independent Retail Partners

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Nearly 900 Stores to Utilize RFMN’s Dynamic, Ultra-Bright Digital Window Signs™ for Advertising; Number of Screens Projected to Double by End of Q4, 2024

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Retail Fluent Media Network (RFMN), a top retail media and ad tech company that caters to independent grocers, mid- to large-scale chain supermarkets, and convenience stores, has revealed a new strategic partnership with Save a Lot’s independent Retail Partners. This partnership includes Save a Lot’s 750 independently owned and operated stores located across 32 states in the United States.

Through this partnership, Save a Lot’s independent Retail Partners will have the opportunity to utilize Digital Window Signs™ to promote weekly sales programs, special events, promotional items, and more. RFMN has already installed 400 digital screens in almost 100 Save a Lot stores, with plans to double the number of active Digital Window Signs™ by Q1, 2025.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Save a Lot’s independent Retail Partners to bring the power of our dynamic Digital Window Signs™ and an industry-leading ad tech platform to their extensive network of stores across the United States,” stated Joni Elmore, Chief Commercial Officer at Retail Fluent Media Network “This collaboration empowers local grocers to enhance their in-store advertising with real-time promotions and elevate engagement with customers and CPG partners. We look forward to giving more stores the opportunity to differentiate themselves in their market with stunning visuals.”

In addition to next-level digital signage, Retail Fluent Media Network provides end-to-end services for Save a Lot’s independent Retail Partners. RFMN manages the content shared by the Save a Lot, working with its vast network of artists and graphic designers, and launching dynamic advertisements through its proprietary ad tech platform to align with each location’s sales and promotions schedule. This allows Save a Lot’s independent Retail Partners to focus on business operations and meeting customer needs.

Retail Fluent Media Network has recently announced its spinoff from Retail Fluent, a prominent retail innovation, design, and décor firm. This decision was made in response to the high demand and growth of the company. RFMN currently owns and operates almost 5,000 Digital Window Signs™ in 28 states, with plans to more than double this number by the end of 2025.

About Retail Fluent Media Network:

Retail Fluent Media Network is a leading retail media and ad tech company for independent grocers, mid- to large-scale chain supermarkets and convenience stores. The company’s digital out-of-home (DOOH) model utilizes ultra-bright LCD and LED screens proven to attract attention to static or video advertisements. Beneficial for both grocers and CPG brands, RFMN’s expanding network already delivers over 50 million impressions weekly and over 200 million monthly to its advertising partners. To partner, advertise, or learn more, visit https://www.retailfluentmedia.com.

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Javian Pereira, Fastlane Communications, 1 9736683003, javian@fastlane.co

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