IMPULSE DYNAMICS REACHES MILESTONE WITH 9,000TH PATIENT RECEIVING CCM THERAPY FOR HEART FAILURE

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Global medical device company, Impulse Dynamics plc, announced a worldwide milestone achievement with the 9,000th patient receiving the Optimizer system for the treatment of moderate heart failure (HF).

The Optimizer system is the only device approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States to deliver cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) therapy.

A cardiologist and the President of Stern Cardiovascular, Dr Steven Gubin is part of the care team that completed the procedure at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, offering CCM therapy to a patient living with the debilitating effects of HF.

According to Impulse Dynamics in a statement, this milestone highlights the momentum building globally for CCM therapy, using the Optimizer platform to improve quality of life in HF patients.

Dr Gubin said: “One of my heart failure patients, Aubretta Bean, who is a cancer survivor, continued to have symptoms despite her compliance with guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure.

“She let me know that she felt better almost immediately after receiving the implant and continues to improve daily. It has been extremely rewarding to see such improvement in her quality of life,” he added.

Meanwhile, Impulse Dynamics chief executive officer, Simos Kedikoglou said: “We are inspired by such stories highlighting the potential for clinicians to use CCM therapy to make a positive impact on HF patients’ lives.

“The growing cadence of implants and the emergence of such inspiring stories reinforces our commitment to delivering meaningful advances in CCM technology and clinical data.”

Drs Eric Johnson, David Lan and Chris Ingelmo are all electrophysiologists at Stern Cardiovascular that have treated 10 patients at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis with CCM therapy since March 2023. Dr Ingelmo completed the milestone procedure for the 9,000th patient treated with CCM therapy. 

The latest generation of the company’s proprietary Optimizer platform is the Optimizer Smart Mini, which offers a rechargeable battery with 20-year battery life and a smaller size designed to make the implant procedure faster and easier for patients and physicians.

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Toshiba Launches Solution Detecting Temperature Rises In Electronic Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the first two products in its Thermoflagger over-temperature detection IC series namely, “TCTH021BE” and “TCTH022BE”, which does not have a latching function for the FLAG signal when it detects abnormal states; and have a latching function, respectively.

According to Toshiba in a statement, the products detect temperature rises inside electronic equipment in a simple circuit configuration with positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors.

For electronic equipment to perform as specified, their semiconductors and electronic components must operate within design parameters.

Temperature is one crucial parameter, especially if the internal temperature becomes higher than that assumed during the design process. This can be a major problem in respect of safety and reliability, and requires an overheating monitoring solution to detect any rise in temperature.

The new Thermoflagger ICs are used in combination with PTC thermistors that change their resistance values according to the temperature.

Both products detect changes in the resistance value of a PTC thermistor placed close to heat sources, and output FLAG signals to indicate over-temperature, while connecting PTC thermistors in series realises over-temperature detection for multiple locations.

Thermoflagger ICs allow users to configure over-temperature detection for an entire electronic product easily, and help to reduce its size and power consumption.

An advanced semiconductor and storage solutions supplier, Toshiba will continue to develop Thermoflagger ICs with various functions.

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CertiK’s Skynet Security Score Integrates Into OKX Web3 Earn

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- CertiK, Web3’s leading security firm, has announced the integration of its Skynet Security Score into the OKX Web3 Earn decentralised finance (DeFi) aggregator.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with OKX. With our combined expertise, we are confident that this partnership will lead the way in enhancing the standard of security and transparency in the DeFi space,” said CertiK Chief Business Officer, Jason Jiang.

Meanwhile, OKX Chief Innovation Officer, Jason Lau said: “We are excited to integrate Certik's Skynet Security Score into our platform, providing users with a simplified score and additional confidence in assessing the security of Earn protocols.”

According to a statement, CertiK’s Skynet Security Score employs a weighted average of security measures to evaluate the security standing of a Web3 project, enabling users to easily assess the security of any particular project at a glance.

Combining metrics such as code audits, operational resilience, market stability, and the developer team’s background, the Skynet Security Score is a powerful addition to the diligent investor’s toolkit.

OKX Web3 Earn is an all-in-one platform that helps users make the most of DeFi allowing them to find, compare and manage yield-bearing investments in different DeFi protocols using a single, streamlined interface.

With Web3 Earn, users can discover opportunities to earn yield across nine different chains and more than 80 DeFi protocols, with more being added soon.

The integration of CertiK’s Skynet Security Score into OKX Web3 Earn now makes it easy to identify projects that understand the importance of security for the future of their project.

CertiK is on a mission to raise the standard of security and transparency in Web3, and this partnership with OKX is a major step toward a safer, more open ecosystem.

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Toshiba Launches High-speed Quad-channel Digital Isolators

 

Toshiba: DCL54xx01 Series digital isolators that contribute to stable high-speed isolated data transmissions in industrial applications. (Graphic: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched high-speed quad-channel digital isolators, the “DCL54xx01 Series” that feature 100kV/μs (min) of high common mode transient immunity (CMTI) and a 150Mbps high-speed data rate.

Ensuring the safety and reliability of factory automation equipment requires isolation devices that ensure insulation and prevent noise propagation.

Toshiba is now offering digital isolators as a solution that address requirements for higher speed and multi-channel signal communications and high CMTI.

According to a statement, the new products use Toshiba’s proprietary magnetic coupling type insulated transmission method to deliver a high CMTI of 100kV/μs (min).

This realises high tolerance of electrical noise between input/output in isolated signal communications, and also contributes to stable control signal transmission and equipment operation.

For 50 years, Toshiba has provided its customers with photocouplers, isolation devices that ensure insulation through optical coupling.

Going forward, in addition to photocouplers, the company will expand its lineup of high-speed quad-channel digital isolators, plus the number of channels and packages, and offer high-quality insulation devices that support the reliable, real-time data transmission required for industrial equipment control.

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MWE 2023 RETURNS!

 

Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE 2023) will be held from 18 - 20 June 2023 at MITEC,Kuala Lumpur. 

 

The Malaysian Timber Council’s international wood and woodworking trade show, the Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) 2023, is back after its successful inaugural fair in 2019.
 
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of its all-successful international wood and woodworking trade show, the Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) 2023.
 
Jointly organised by MTC and the Pablo Publishing and Exhibition Pte Ltd, MWE 2023 will be held from 18 – 20 June 2023 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).
 
“The timely presence of the Expo bodes well for the timber industry which recorded an export value of RM25.21 billion in 2022, one of the highest in recent years. Aiming to further uplift the industry, MWE is set to provide new solutions and greater opportunities to source for the latest in and for the timber-based industry,” said MTC Chairman Tuan Haji Zainal Abidin Haji Abdullah.
 
The Expo will showcase raw materials and wood products such as wooden flooring, mouldings, doors, door frames and windows, panel products, wooden pallets as well as woodworking machinery such as cutting tools, combined machines, dust collection equipment, edge-banding materials and machines, handling equipment, abrasives, adhesives, coatings, timber-related equipment, and furniture production software, among others.

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FPT's akaBot Recognised As Leader In G2 Grid Report For Robotic Process Automation

 

Positive reviews from customers has helped akaBot earn 8 badges in the G2 Grid® Report for Robotic Process Automation | Spring 2023. (Graphic: Business Wire)

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- FPT announced its flagship robotic process automation (RPA) platform, akaBot, has been recognised as the Leader in the Grid Report for Robotic Process Automation, a popular high-level market overview by G2, one of the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplaces.

Since its first time charting the Grid Report in 2021, akaBot has been positioned in the Leader quadrant for four consecutive seasons, according to FPT, a global information technology (IT) service provider, in a statement.

“We are pleased to be the only representative from Asia Pacific to make the Leader quadrant in the G2 Grid Report for Robotic Process Automation. akaBot is on track to become the leading Automation Solution Provider for emerging markets in the region with all services evolving around customer-first credo.

“With our comprehensive solutions, we are steadfast in our commitment to providing the highest quality services to our customers,” said akaBot Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Giap Bui Dinh.

Leveraging unbiased customer reviews, G2 recognised akaBot for its large market presence, and a high overall customer satisfaction score of 8.92/10.

The platform has also been proven highly trusted by its clients, with a 100 per cent convincing rating of 4 stars and above, with a vast majority, almost definite referral rate to other users (93 per cent).

In the G2 Grid Report for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) | Spring 2023, akaBot gained eight badges in the Leader Grid, which is the most number of badges that the product has ever achieved in a season.

Among akaBot’s thousands of clients is Pastry Pro, Malaysia’s largest supplier of premium quality baking ingredients, who echoed the G2 Grid Report’s evaluation of the platform and recommended it as an excellent partner in automation technology.

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Floship Selected To The Leading 100 List 2023

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Floship, a global circular supply chain solutions provider, has been appointed to The Leading 100 List, a highly anticipated annual research list by The Lead that recognises innovative tech start-ups that are driving the future of brand-to-consumer businesses.

“Floship’s appointment to The Leading 100 List is a tremendous honour. The selection comes at an exciting time in our journey and this acknowledgment underscores Floship’s intelligent technology’s innovative capabilities and the exceptional value that it creates for our clients and their customers.

“As we look ahead to the next phase of our growth, our technology will remain integral to the rollout of our modular service offering including white-labeling solutions for enterprise organisations and this award confers another level of assurability to our solutions,” said its Chief Executive Officer Joshua Tsui in a statement.

Companies from across the value chain including marketing, e-commerce, last-mile, and third-party logistics, checkouts, and payments were nominated and considered, in which they were evaluated and selected using a rigorous methodology including company interviews, nomination forms and company data.

The selection process included a detailed look at each company’s business with a decision-making criterion based on Innovation, Business Impact, Commercialisation & Customers, Teams and experience, Competition, Media Buzz and Investor Value Creation.

Companies on The Leading 100 List will be honoured in an awards ceremony at The Lead Innovation Summit between July 12 and 13, in New York City.

The annual summit brings together executives from across the entire fashion, beauty, consumer packaged goods (CPG), and retail innovation community to engage the future of the direct-to-consumer business model.

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