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ITRI Launches World-Leading Multi-Orbit 5G NTN Trials With Key Ecosystem Partners

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HSINCHU, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To pave the way for the deployment of the 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and key eco-system partners have demonstrated the 5G air interface operating in both low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite and geostationary satellite scenarios.

Collaborating with Eutelsat, MediaTek and Airbus, ITRI launched a world-leading trial of 5G NTN technology over in-orbit operational LEO satellites, marking a breakthrough in NTN innovations. By implementing 3GPP Release 17 specifications in this trial, the 5G terminal device powered by a MediaTek NR-NTN test chip successfully connected to ITRI NTN gNB via a Ku-band Eutelsat OneWeb satellite link, exchanging traffic with a satellite built by Airbus.

Furthermore, ITRI and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) demonstrated a world-leading 5G NTN wideband connection over GEO satellite. Leveraging CHT’s commercial ST-2 satellite, the two parties jointly set up the trial environment, conducting an end-to-end bi-directional video call via Ku-band ST-2 satellite link based on 3GPP NTN specifications. The trial overcame the challenges of highly volatile GEO propagation environment and achieved up to 2bps/Hz high spectrum efficiency by integrating ITRI NTN gNB and the 5G user terminal.

These pioneering 5G NTN tests are expected to direct future satellite and terrestrial interoperability to a larger scale for greater ecosystem engagement, bringing commercial 5G broadband satellite access a step closer to the market. With the integration of 5G standards shared and accepted by the entire mobile industry, all compatible multi-orbit satellites will naturally and seamlessly complement terrestrial networks, enabling truly ubiquitous connectivity at scale and opening up new markets for smartphones, the automotive industry, and the Internet-of-Things.

“The successful demonstration of 5G multi-orbit NTN satellite connectivity using ITRI NTN gNB not only proves the flexibility and innovative design of the NTN base station but also sets the stage for the seamless convergence of NTN/TN broadband connectivity for 5G devices,” said Pang-An Ting, ITRI Vice President and General Director of Information and Communications Research Laboratories. “As a pioneer in NTN connectivity solutions, we are actively contributing to the development of 5G NTN gNB and look forward to collaborating closely with industry partners to embrace new opportunities in the global NTN market.”

Chung-Yung Chia, President of Chunghwa Telecom Network Technology Group, said, “With our solid capabilities in network technology and cutting-edge research, Chunghwa Telecom has been promoting satellite technology evolution and industry collaboration. We will keep working closely with government agencies, private sectors, and research institutions to integrate multi-orbit satellite resources to drive the growth of Taiwan’s satellite industry.”

Mingxi Fan, Senior General Manager of Wireless Technology Group at MediaTek, added, “As a global leader in terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity, MediaTek continues in its mission to improve lives by enabling innovative technology that connects the world around us, including remote areas with little to no cellular coverage. Through active collaboration with Taiwan global industry partners including key drivers locally in Taiwan to enable successful real-world connections with LEO satellites in orbit. We are now another step closer to bring the next generation of 3GPP-based NR-NTN satellite wideband connectivity for commercial use worldwide.”

About ITRI

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is one of the world’s leading technology R&D institutions aiming to innovate a better future for society. Founded in 1973, ITRI has played a vital role in transforming Taiwan’s industries from labor-intensive into innovation-driven. To address market needs and global trends, it has launched its 2035 Technology Strategy and Roadmap that focuses on innovation development in Smart Living, Quality Health, Sustainable Environment, and Resilient Society.

Over the years, ITRI has been dedicated to incubating startups and spinoffs, including well-known names such as UMC and TSMC. In addition to its headquarters in Taiwan, ITRI has branch offices in the U.S., Germany, Japan, and Thailand in an effort to extend its R&D scope and promote international cooperation across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.itri.org/eng.

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Create the Future: Elegoo Celebrates 10 Years and Prepares New Offerings for Global 3D Printing Community

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SHENZHEN, China, March 15, 2025 /CNW/ — Elegoo, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the theme “Thrive, Empower, Next”. This milestone moment is packed with exciting events, sneak peeks at upcoming products, and a heartfelt thank-you to the incredible community that has been part of its journey.

Thrive: a decade of thriving innovation

Since its founding in 2015, Elegoo set out with a clear mission: to provide unique and smart creative spaces for everyone. What began with the introduction of Arduino STEM kits quickly evolved as the brand relentlessly pushed forward, expanding its reach into the world of 3D printing. This journey led to the creation of the groundbreaking Centauri Carbon, a product that has made waves and cemented its place as a game-changer in the industry. Most recently, Centauri Carbon won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, highlighting its innovation and design excellence.

Today, Elegoo has established itself as a trusted name, with millions of products sold across more than 90 countries and regions, earning a global fanbase for its reliability, exceptional performance, and commitment to continuous improvement. To further engage and support its growing community, Elegoo has also launched a worldwide brand ambassador program, uniting passionate creators to inspire and empower fellow makers.

Empower: empowering creators and makers worldwide

Starting March 16, Elegoo will launch My ELEGOOD Moment, a community-driven initiative inviting users to share their most memorable experiences with Elegoo. Whether it’s an inspiring project, a game-changing 3D print, or a story of how Elegoo made life better, these moments will be highlighted across social media. Users whose stories are featured will have a chance to win flagship printers like the Centauri Carbon and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, along with other exclusive rewards. Additionally, a community-focused design contest is coming soon, with full details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Next: together, on the journey to the next chapter

At RAPID + TCT this April, Elegoo will debut its latest 3D printer, Jupiter 2, alongside the Centauri Carbon and other new offerings. And this is just the beginning; more exciting products and events are set to launch later this year. As Elegoo enters its next decade, it remains committed to driving innovation, empowering its global community, and exploring the future of 3D printing.

“When we started, we had a bold vision – to create the future with smart manufacturing. What began as an idea has transformed into a thriving company, empowering creators and enhancing personalized experiences for countless individuals,” says Chris Hong, Founder and CEO of Elegoo. “The 3D printing industry is evolving faster than ever, and we believe that continuously improving our products based on community feedback reflects the attitude a company should have toward innovation. Together, we will keep innovating, dreaming big, and shaping the future of smart manufacturing for the next decade and beyond.”

To celebrate with Elegoo and learn more about the anniversary events, please visit the Elegoo 10-Year Anniversary page for full details.

About Elegoo

Founded in 2015, Elegoo is a rapidly developing brand in the global smart manufacturing industry, specializing in R&D, manufacturing, and sales of consumer-grade 3D printers, laser engravers, STEM kits, and other smart technology products. Located in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China, the company has sold millions of products across more than 90 countries and regions. In 2024, the company’s total sales revenue surpassed 200 million USD, with close to 700 employees and nearly 30,000 square meters of office and manufacturing area. With a focus on programming and 3D printing technology, Elegoo provides unique and smart creation spaces for diverse consumers to enhance personalized experiences.

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Varda Announces Third Mission Launch, the Company’s Second Launch this Year

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Varda aims to have a monthly launch and reentry cadence, developing a foundation layer for a thriving orbital economy

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Varda Space Industries, Inc., a microgravity-enabled life sciences and reentry company, today announced the successful launch of its third orbital processing and reentry capsule, W-3, just 15 days after the reentry of the company’s second mission, which landed in Australia on Feb. 27, 2025.

The W-3 vehicle, supported by a Rocket Lab-developed Pioneer satellite like its predecessors, lifted off aboard the Transporter-13 rideshare mission with SpaceX from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. 

W-3’s payload is an advanced navigation system called an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) developed by the US Air Force and Innovative Scientific Solutions Incorporated (ISSI). This payload will be tested at reentry speeds it was designed to withstand but has never encountered before.

IMUs are electronics that can measure an object’s motion, orientation, and velocity. For example, everything from cars to wearable fitness trackers have similar devices to tell their computer the orientation and location without the aid of an external signal like a GPS, though commercial IMUs are notoriously inaccurate at high-speed conditions. Varda’s capsule can help test these devices for our government and commercial partners to advance research into high-hypersonic technologies.

“The need for robust, plug-and-play IMU technology is a growing capability area that will significantly advance the current state-of-the-art for domain awareness and control of future systems,” said Dr. Steve NeVille, senior scientist at ISSI. “The W-3 reentry flight test with Varda provides an exciting and unique proto-qualification platform to rapidly advance our IMU technology readiness level in a relevant reentry environment, which is the pinnacle of early development testing.”

Varda’s capsule reenters the Earth’s atmosphere at speeds exceeding Mach 25, a unique environment that offers researchers a chance to gather data for multiple applications, expanding the possibilities for the orbital economy and supporting US national security interests in low Earth orbit.

“Varda’s commercial dual-use reentry capability is a game-changer for enabling rapid technology maturation for future systems,” said Technical Lead for AFRL’s Prometheus reentry testbed program, Dr. Erin Vaughan. “Affordable, frequent reentry flight test opportunities support S&T development for early risk reduction studies, reducing cost and schedule for novel technologies.”

The W-3 capsule’s payload is funded through the Prometheus program, an initiative from AFRL in partnership with Varda. The program addresses a national security need to accelerate testing and modernization of high-hypersonic systems and reentry technologies through a low-cost, high-cadence commercial flight testbed.

“High-cadence, routine operations is our goal. We are working to make reentry as commonplace as launch,” said Varda Vice President for Mission Management, Brandi Sippel. “We are looking forward to the day when sending capsules into orbit and back to Earth is seen as routine.”

W-3 will spend a few weeks on orbit before reentering and landing safely at the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia, operated by Southern Launch. Varda’s second capsule, W-2, was Australia’s first-ever commercial land reentry.

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About Varda

Varda Space Industries is making reentry as common as launch. We are building the infrastructure for a thriving orbital economy, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. The company operates out of El Segundo, California with office and industrial production space. Follow Varda on X (@vardaspace), Instagram (@vardaspaceindustries), and LinkedIn.

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Plumosity Launches Exclusive Discounts Page, Expands Savings with Upcoming Cash Back Program

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Shoppers can now access premium promo codes, with cash back rewards launching in Q3 2025

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Plumosity is redefining savings for modern shoppers. With the launch of its highly anticipated Discounts Page, consumers can now unlock exclusive, hand-vetted promo codes and save up to 50% on top brands across home, beauty, technology, and wellness.

“With exclusive, hand-vetted promo codes and a game-changing cash back program on the way, Plumosity is transforming how modern shoppers save on premium brands.” — John Francis, Founder & CEO

“Shoppers shouldn’t have to waste time hunting for unreliable coupon codes,” said John Francis, Plumosity’s Founder & CEO. “Our team negotiates directly with top brands, ensuring our users get verified, high-value discounts. With our upcoming cash back program, we’re making savings even smarter.”

Exclusive Savings on Trusted Brands

Unlike traditional coupon sites that focus on quantity over quality, Plumosity partners directly with top brands to offer premium promo codes across multiple categories:

Tech & Digital: NordVPN, NordPass – 50% OFF SubscriptionHome & Living: Aroma360, Hotel Collection, Keego Blinds, Berkel, LUXE Bidet, LuxenHome, Lumary – Up to 20% OFFBeauty & Personal Care: PÜR, butter LONDON, COSMEDIX, RevAir, IT HAIRCARE – Up to 20% OFFHealth & Wellness: Gentlebands, Apollo Neuro, Medify Air, Botanic Choice, Enhanced Labs – Up to 25% OFFSpecialty: Olivieri 1882 – 10% OFF

View the full list of promo codes at https://www.plumosity.quest/discounts.

Cash Back Program Coming Q3 2025

Set to launch in Q3 2025, Plumosity’s cash back rewards program will allow users to earn real money back on qualifying purchases made through the platform. Whether buying home essentials, beauty products, or tech, shoppers will soon be able to stack discounts with cash back for even bigger savings.

“This is just the beginning,” Francis continued. “We’re creating a smarter shopping experience—one that combines immediate savings with long-term rewards.”

A Smarter Way to Shop

Plumosity integrates expert content, product recommendations, and savings opportunities, creating a streamlined experience where users can:

Read in-depth guides on home, wellness, and tech trendsAccess exclusive promo codes from premium brandsEarn cash back (coming Q3 2025) for additional savings

Beyond promo codes and savings, Shop Plumosity offers a curated selection of over 3,000 products across 16 key lifestyle categories, ensuring high-quality shopping experiences for modern consumers; these include:

Home & GardenBeauty & Self CareElectronics & TechnologyHealth & WellnessExercise & FitnessWomen’s Clothing & AccessoriesMen’s Clothing & AccessoriesChildren & FamilyArts & CraftsFood & BeverageFinance & InvestmentLuxury ItemsEducationInteresting Finds & Gifts

Explore the full collection at https://www.plumosity.quest/shop.

Start Saving Today

Start saving today at https://www.plumosity.quest/discounts. Sign up now to get exclusive early access to Plumosity’s cash back program before it launches in Q3 2025.

For the latest deals and brand partnerships, follow @Plumosity on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X (Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube.

About Plumosity

Plumosity is the ultimate destination for modern living, combining expert content, curated shopping, and exclusive deals across home, technology, wellness, and style. Founded in 2023, Plumosity has rapidly become a trusted resource for consumers seeking quality products, authoritative information, and smarter ways to shop for everyday essentials and premium items alike.

Explore more at https://www.plumosity.quest.

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