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Second Front Systems Appoints Drew Hoffman as President and Chief Legal Officer

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Appointment underscores the importance of strategic leadership and operational excellence in bridging commercial innovation with the national security market.

WILMINGTON, Del., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Second Front Systems (2F), a public-benefit software company focused on facilitating the delivery of mission-critical software solutions, today announced the appointment of Drew Hoffman as President and Chief Legal Officer, effective immediately.

In his dual role, Hoffman brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and legal affairs to support 2F’s mission of enabling government access to commercially proven software as a service (SaaS) applications. His diverse background, spanning executive leadership, legal practice, and professional sports, brings to 2F a unique combination of strategic vision and operational expertise.

“I am stoked to welcome Drew Hoffman to our executive team,” said Tyler Sweatt, CEO of Second Front Systems. “His proven track record in driving global expansion and scale, coupled with his deep understanding of corporate governance and risk mitigation, makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team as we continue to power software for the free world.”

Hoffman’s career spans over two decades of service in various capacities. Currently, Hoffman is a venture advisor at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), where he works with NEA’s portfolio companies to drive sustainable growth and maximize leadership teams’ impact and strategic and operational decision-making.

Prior to NEA, Hoffman served as Senior Partner, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at Echo, a diversified private equity and venture capital firm with over $1.3 billion in assets under management. In this role, he drove operations, led team development, directed legal and compliance efforts, and developed growth and risk management strategies for portfolio companies.

Before Echo, Hoffman served as President, COO & Chief Legal Officer at Le-Vel, a CPG e-commerce company, where he led the company’s growth from a startup to a market leader. During his tenure, the business scaled from a handful of employees to $600 million in annual revenue, operations on four continents, and employees across dozens of states and multiple countries.

“Second Front’s mission matters. It is vital to this country’s future to bridge the gap between commercial innovation and national security needs, and I’m honored to be part of the team bringing this to fruition” said Hoffman. “Having worked at the intersection of strategic leadership and operational excellence for much of my career, I’m excited to leverage my experience to further 2F’s critical mission of delivering cutting-edge software solutions to our government partners.”

Hoffman’s appointment underscores 2F’s commitment to assembling the highest-quality leadership team. His diverse expertise will accelerate 2F’s growth and enhance its ability to effectively serve its government and industry partners.

Hoffman holds a JD/MBA from Georgetown University and a B.A. in Communications Arts and Sciences from Penn State University. He began his career as a professional soccer player in the Czech Republic and Germany, bringing a unique perspective on teamwork and performance to his leadership roles.

About Second Front Systems
Second Front Systems (2F) securely fast-tracks government access to software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications to help build a safer tomorrow. The 2F Suite is the only fully integrated platform that empowers you to build, secure, extend, and observe your software, and get it accredited for deployment in regulated environments with ease. With roots in U.S. Government service, this public-benefit, venture-backed software company is trusted by Government agencies and leading software providers, to empower them to succeed in their contributions to global security. For more information, visit https://secondfront.com/

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ARTERY Technology Collaborates with Unitree Robotics to Advance Intelligent Robot Applications and Motor Control Systems

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TAIPEI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics technology, robots are accelerating their implementation in diverse application scenarios such as smart manufacturing, logistics and transportation, companion services, and public safety, becoming a key driver for future smart living and industrial upgrades. According to market research forecasts, the global robotics market is expected to exceed USD 100 billion by 2030, with bionic and multi-degree-of-freedom robots being the fastest-growing segments.

An intelligent robotic system can generally be divided into three major modules: control unit, sensing unit, and drive unit. These modules work closely together to construct a complete architecture capable of intelligent decision-making and precise control. Among them, the control unit serves as the core for decision-making and coordination and can be further divided into the “brain (MPU)” and “cerebellum (MCU)” layers: the MPU handles high-level tasks such as AI inference, visual recognition, and behavior planning, while the MCU focuses on real-time control and module communication, ensuring the coordination and stability of multi-axis movement.

The sensing unit is responsible for acquiring data from sensors such as IMU, pressure, and vision, and processes it through high-precision ADCs and analog signal front-end functions (such as OPA) for filtering and fusion, providing a decision-making basis for the control unit. The drive unit executes actual movements based on control instructions, managing servo motors and mechanical joints, and poses high-level control requirements to the MCU such as high-speed PWM output, position encoding input, and real-time feedback processing. Together, these three modules form the core loop of perception–decision–execution in intelligent robotics, forming the technological foundation for achieving high autonomy and agile mobility.

ARTERY Technology, aligning with this trend, has launched a variety of high-cost-performance 32-bit MCU products widely used in intelligent robot control and sensing modules, covering the following series:

ARTERY Intelligent Robotics MCU Solutions:

AT32F415 / AT32F403A / AT32F435 Series
Built on the Arm® Cortex®-M4 processing core with clock speeds up to 288MHz, these MCUs integrate high-speed ADCs, rich PWM channels, and multiple communication interfaces such as CAN and UART. They are especially suited for high-degree-of-freedom joint control and multi-axis servo motor drive, enhancing motion coordination and real-time responsiveness.

AT32M412 Series
Equipped with high-performance operational amplifiers (OPA), these MCUs can directly process analog signals from sensors such as acceleration, pressure, hearing, and vision, performing front-end filtering and amplification to improve sensing data fusion efficiency. This series is particularly suitable for applications integrating multiple sensing modules.

The above MCU solutions have already been successfully deployed in intelligent robotics. Renowned bionic robot developer Unitree Robotics has adopted the AT32F415 as the joint control chip in the motor drive unit of its mass-production robots, significantly enhancing real-time control stability and overall system cost-effectiveness.

Looking ahead, ARTERY Technology will continue to deepen its involvement in the intelligent robotics market and actively develop an edge AI MCU platform integrated with neural processing units (NPU) to support local inference and edge learning capabilities.

About ARTERY Technology
Founded in 2016, ARTERY Technology is a high-performance microcontroller design company committed to driving global innovation in the market. With cutting-edge chip R&D capabilities, a comprehensive silicon IP portfolio, and extensive integration expertise, ARTERY has established R&D, sales, and technical support branches in Taiwan, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, and Shanghai.

ARTERY’s microcontrollers are widely used in industrial control, motor drives, automotive electronics, consumer electronics, commercial applications, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Covering advanced power management, communication technologies, and AI intelligent control, ARTERY provides high-performance, highly reliable, and competitive solutions, shaping the future of smart technology.

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Human Frontier Science Program: Fellowships Awarded to 60 Pioneering Postdoctoral Scientists from 25 Nations

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STRASBOURG, France, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To foster the next generation of life science research, 60 of the world’s top emerging scientists from 25 nations have won 2025 Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Fellowships.

“We have awarded fellowships to some of the most creative early career scientists worldwide in order to open new frontiers in life science research,” said Guntram Bauer, HFSPO Chief Scientific Officer.

Postdoctoral scientists from these nations to receive 2025 HFSP Fellowships:

Australia

Mainland China

Hong Kong

Korea

Peru

Bangladesh

Egypt

India

Lithuania

Romania

Belgium

France

Israel

New Zealand

Spain

Brazil

Germany

Italy

Norway

United Kingdom

Canada

Ghana

Japan

Netherlands

United States of America

Online Booklet Lists Winners:

The 2025 HFSP Fellowship awards reflect the ingenuity and drive for discovery of the next generation of researchers. HFSP reviewed proposals from 541 applicants. To read the abstracts of the 60 awardees, click: 2025 HFSP Fellowships Awardees.

To find individual scientists, click: Index by Country of the Fellows.

Research highlights include:

Research on memory engrams, those groups of neurons that fire together and can distribute a memory across many neurons, will be the focus of a new study. Scientists will use brain machine interfaces to determine whether memories are preserved if some neurons are re-engineered.An investigation on the symbiotic relationship of corals and dinoflagellates will show that critical nutrients are conveyed to the corals through protein glycosylation, for which microorganisms are provided safe harbor. This exchange is critical for coral reef health and may yield new insights for restoring and protecting coral reefs.How bacteria mutate and acquire genetic material from hosts to resist antibiotics has been well studied; this new study evaluates how individual cells resist antibiotics. Scientists hope to better understand variability in cellular responses, which could also unlock insight regarding cancer and other diseases as well.

About HFSP Awards:

HFSP Long-Term Fellowships support scientists with a Ph.D. in a biological discipline to conduct a frontier project in the life sciences. Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships support scientists with a Ph.D. in a non-biological discipline (math, physics, computer science, etc.) to work on a frontier project in biology.

Journalists can view the full press release here.

CONTACT:
D. Rachael Bishop, HFSPO Science Writer and Editor 
rbishop@hfsp.org
+33 (0)7 81 87 62 21

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CAYIN Technology to Showcase E-Paper Integration and Cloud Digital Signage Solutions at 2025 Touch Taiwan

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TAIPEI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CAYIN Technology is proud to announce its participation in 2025 Touch Taiwan, taking place from April 16 to 18 at Booth L702, 4th Floor, Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. The company will present its cutting-edge E-paper integration applications, professional digital signage solutions, and the GO CAYIN cloud-based content creation and playback system—ushering in a new era of intelligent visual communication.

Next-Gen Display Technology Driving Infinite Business Opportunities

With deep expertise in the field of digital signage, CAYIN is committed to delivering high-performance, stable, and flexible solutions. Visitors to the booth can expect to explore:

E-Paper Integration System – An energy-efficient, high-contrast display technology ideal for education, corporate, and healthcare environments.Professional Digital Signage Solutions – Smart content management and automated scheduling across various industries including retail, hospitality, and enterprise.GO CAYIN Cloud-Based Platform – A user-friendly interface that supports remote content editing, synchronized updates, and efficient information delivery.

An Invitation to Collaborate

Whether you’re exploring E-paper deployments, digital signage systems, or cloud-based visual management, we warmly invite you to visit us at Booth L702 to discover new collaboration opportunities.

Exhibition Details:

Date: April 16–18, 2025Location: 4F, Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1Booth No.: L702

Book a meeting in advance and explore the future of smart display with us!

 

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