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As Minneapolis-based Claros Technologies shifts from technology validation to global commercial deployment, the company has appointed environmental markets pioneer Jack Cogen to its board of directors. Cogen brings decades of experience in scaling complex businesses to help navigate the firm's expansion into municipal and industrial PFAS remediation markets.
With 61% of shoppers across the U.S. and U.K. altering their grocery spending due to persistent inflation, a new RELEX Solutions survey reveals a complex landscape of trade-offs. While households are cutting back on discretionary items like snacks and alcohol, they remain steadfast in their commitment to fresh produce and essentials.
Parsippany-based EBI has acquired Xstim, a division of Precision Medical Products, to consolidate its influence in the bone growth stimulation market. By integrating Xstim’s wearable, capacitively coupled electrical stimulation technology, the company aims to broaden its clinical offerings for lumbar spinal fusion and nonunion fracture patients.
A $500,000 grant from the DAV Charitable Service Trust will fund the Military Brain Health Collaborative, a Chicago-based initiative focused on the long-term neurological consequences of blast exposure. The project seeks to bridge critical gaps in how the medical community diagnoses and treats injuries sustained by military personnel.
Salt Lake City-based Hirevue is deploying a new voice-based AI interviewer designed to filter applicant pools through dynamic, skills-focused conversations. By shifting focus from static resumes to real-time capability assessment, the tool aims to address the growing challenge of identifying high-quality candidates amidst surging application volumes for global enterprises.
Stamford-based investment firm Verite Capital Partners has appointed industry veteran Sumit Majumdar as Vice Chairman, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Operating Partner. The move signals an aggressive push by the firm to scale environmental remediation efforts and industrial job creation across its $20 billion investment portfolio.
The Department of War has awarded Quantum Space a contract to develop a fuel depot spacecraft, marking a transition toward sustained, maneuverable logistics in orbit. The project aims to extend the operational lifespan of high-value U.S. Space Force assets by providing a mobile refueling infrastructure for contested space domains.
The Washington DC Reflecting Pool has undergone a major structural restoration, utilizing specialized protective coatings from Rhino Linings Corporation. As the nation’s iconic landmark faced degradation from environmental exposure and water intrusion, the project sought to implement a seamless, high-performance barrier capable of ensuring long-term infrastructure preservation.
Two Irish deep-tech firms are joining forces to upgrade satellite connectivity, as MBRYONICS selects Pilot Photonics' ultra-fast tunable lasers for its new terabit-per-second transceivers. The partnership aims to satisfy the growing demand for high-speed, radiation-hardened optical hardware capable of operating in the extreme environment of space.
Jack Cogen, a seasoned executive with over thirty years of experience in environmental markets and high-performance computing, has joined the board of directors at Claros Technologies. His appointment marks a strategic pivot for the Minneapolis-based firm as it transitions from technology validation to global commercial expansion.
Artificial intelligence is dismantling traditional barriers to business ownership, fueling a surge in one-person startups. New data from Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Pitch competition shows 71% of applicants are now solo founders, up from 40% last year, as AI agents increasingly replace the need for specialized human teams.
Three established manufacturing firms—Jewett Automation, Filtration Technology Systems, and S&J Precision—have merged to launch THRYVE Automation. The new entity debuts at the Automate 2026 conference in Chicago, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner for companies navigating labor shortages and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence.
With 65% of U.S. companies reporting the loss of foreign talent due to visa complications, the corporate landscape is fracturing under new federal restrictions. Envoy Global’s 2026 report reveals that a majority of employers are now actively relocating staff abroad to bypass the $100,000 H-1B fee and mounting travel bans.
With over 40,000 industry professionals expected to descend on the NEC in Birmingham this June 23-25, Newo.ai is positioning its AI-driven communication tools as the missing link for HVAC and plumbing firms struggling to manage customer inquiries while out in the field.
Transforming the highway into a private-jet experience, California-based Lexani Motorcars has launched The Imperial, a bespoke 2026 Mercedes-Benz 2500 Sprinter. The six-passenger mobile suite merges high-end executive functionality with residential comfort, catering to clients who require seamless connectivity and privacy during long-distance travel.
The typical long-haul road trip is defined by engine drone, fuel stops, and the mental fatigue of managing a combustion-powered vehicle. VinFast is betting that the VF 8, its flagship electric SUV, can disrupt this routine by prioritizing cabin serenity and driver assistance over pure performance metrics.
The Taipei City Government is dispatching a delegation of six biotechnology firms to the BIO 2026 International Convention in San Diego, aiming to pivot from domestic focus to global commercialization. The group highlights a shift in Taiwan’s life sciences sector toward late-stage clinical assets and advanced diagnostic platforms.
PowerBank Corporation has finalized equipment procurement for 23 solar and battery storage projects across New York and Pennsylvania, a move designed to lock in nearly $95 million in federal Investment Tax Credits before evolving regulatory deadlines impact the renewable energy sector.
Energy demands from the AI revolution have created a structural bottleneck that traditional grids cannot sustain. At VivaTech 2026, Envision unveiled Mission Gobi, an ambitious plan to deploy 5GW of green AI data center capacity in arid regions by 2030, effectively decoupling massive computing needs from congested urban power networks.
Yale University’s Bruce Ackerman has been awarded the 2026 Tang Prize in Rule of Law, a distinction recognizing his pioneering work on democratic constitutionalism. The committee honored the Sterling Professor for his dualist democracy theory, which offers a framework for navigating the volatility currently testing modern republics.
Valued at $49.18 billion in 2026, the global market for coating resins is expected to climb to $64.24 billion by 2031. Analysts point to a steady compound annual growth rate of 5.49%, fueled by a shift toward sustainable technologies and rising industrial demand across architectural and automotive sectors.
With a valuation now hitting $3 billion, Dream has raised $260 million to expand its sovereign AI infrastructure. Founded by Shalev Hulio and former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, the company provides governments with self-contained platforms to manage sensitive data and national cyber defenses without relying on foreign-controlled technology.
Kroger Co. reported first quarter 2026 earnings of $1.46 per share on Tuesday, signaling a resilient start to the fiscal year as the retail giant reaffirmed its annual financial guidance. Total company sales climbed to $46.1 billion, bolstered by a 19% surge in adjusted eCommerce revenue during the three-month period.
A combination of the experimental ADC ixotatug vedotin and bevacizumab achieved a 32.1% objective response rate in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to early-stage clinical data presented at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2026 in Los Angeles this week.
Kun Dai, chairman and CEO of Chinese used car retailer Uxin, plans to invest up to $5 million of his own capital into company shares. Starting June 25, 2026, the 12-month acquisition program signals internal confidence despite broader market headwinds currently cooling China's new vehicle sector.
At its seventh Science and Technology Innovation Conference in Changsha, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology unveiled over 130 new developments, ranging from record-breaking mining trucks to hydrogen-powered drones, signaling a pivot toward an AI-integrated, green manufacturing model to sustain its aggressive international expansion.
Boca Raton-based Amplio Spine has acquired the KeyLift Expandable Interlaminar Stabilization System from FloSpine, marking the startup’s entry into national commercialization. The founder-led company, which operates without institutional capital, is positioning the FDA-cleared device as a specialized alternative to traditional pedicle-screw spinal fixation.
Starting June 8, Red Bank-based Day Out Snacks will bring its dessert-inspired protein balls to 2,000 Target stores nationwide and the retailer's website. This move marks the company’s most significant retail expansion to date, signaling a shift toward mainstream availability for the clean-label snack brand.
Investors will gain a new mechanism to hedge interest rate risks starting August 3, 2026, as Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited introduces its first five-year China Government Bond futures. The move follows regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission, marking a shift in the region's fixed-income landscape.
While 62% of organizations now integrate AI into core operations—a 30-point jump over two years—a new report from CGI reveals that foundational system fragmentation and talent shortages are stalling progress. Most firms lack the enterprise-wide strategies and measurement frameworks necessary to translate these deployments into measurable business value.