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Hyundai Beats Everyone as Value Impacts Perceived Quality, According to Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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However, Hyundai Motor Corporation brands, as well as others, were able to provide vehicles with the fewest problems, generate love all magnified by perceptions of Value.

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  • However, Hyundai Motor Corporation brands, as well as others, were able to provide vehicles with the fewest problems, generate love all magnified by perceptions of Value.
  • HMC had the most vehicles lead their segments in Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards, with six models, including the Hyundai Elantra, Elantra Hybrid, Santa Cruz, Palisade, Genesis G90, and Kia EV6, according to Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Impactä (TQI) measure.
  • Strategic Vision's 2023 Total Quality Awards reflect the impact of vehicle Value on perceived quality.
  • Below is the full list of the 2023 Total Quality Award winners and TQI scores:

voxeljet Showcases Its Next-Gen 3D Printers VJET X in Action at BMW Group: With 10x Faster Performance, the New 3D Printers Are Integrated Into a Fully Automated Additive Production Line

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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voxeljet AG (NASDAQ: VJET) and Loramendi demonstrate the world’s first fully automated additive serial 3D production line for sand cores, jointly developed as part of the Industrialization of Core Printing (ICP) cooperation project.

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  • voxeljet AG (NASDAQ: VJET) and Loramendi demonstrate the world’s first fully automated additive serial 3D production line for sand cores, jointly developed as part of the Industrialization of Core Printing (ICP) cooperation project.
  • A new video released today features the implementation of the first ICP production line at BMW Group's plant in Landshut, Germany.
  • The production of inorganic 3D printed cores has enabled BMW Group to advance the design of its engine components.
  • The inorganic 3D production line also significantly reduces the foundry’s emissions, as only water steam is produced during the casting process.

UK Auto Company Launches B2C Store for BMW and MINI Parts on BigCommerce

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established B2C and B2B brands, today announced the launch of BMW Group UK , a leading supplier of BMW and MINI original parts, on the BigCommerce platform.

Key Points: 
  • BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC), a leading Open SaaS ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established B2C and B2B brands, today announced the launch of BMW Group UK , a leading supplier of BMW and MINI original parts, on the BigCommerce platform.
  • The store primarily serves consumers, but business customers also use it as an easy alternative for locating and purchasing specific parts.
  • The company chose BigCommerce for the robustness of its platform, exceptional functionality and strong partner ecosystem.
  • To explore BigCommerce’s automotive ecommerce solutions and how they help transform how to sell auto parts online, click here .

Local for local: BMW Group relies on regional supply chain to expand e-mobility in North America

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and increasingly relying on regional supply chains, in line with the principle "local for local".

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  • RICHMOND HILL, ON, Oct. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - The BMW Group is accelerating its ramp-up of e-mobility and increasingly relying on regional supply chains, in line with the principle "local for local".
  • The company aims to source components like battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localize the supply chain for primary materials.
  • Belgian company Umicore has now been recruited as a further partner for establishing a local supply chain in North America.
  • A total network of 50 BMW automobile retail centres, 21 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 31 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

AffaMed Technologies Announces Licensing of EVOLUX®- a novel extended monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) designed to provide better intermediate vision and equivalent distance vision when compared to a standard monofocal IOL

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AffaMed Technologies ("AffaMed"), a joint venture established between AffaMed Therapeutics and SIFI S.p.A. ("SIFI"), today announced it has entered into a licensing agreement with SIFI under which AffaMed has obtained the exclusive rights to manufacture, develop and commercialize EVOLUX®, a novel extended monofocal intraocular lens (IOL), in Greater China. During a signing ceremony held in Beijing, the CEOs of AffaMed Therapeutics and SIFI celebrated this important expansion of AffaMed's portfolio of innovative premium IOLs for the Greater China market, and the strong progress achieved by their joint venture since its inception in April 2021.

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  • EVOLUX® is a novel extended monofocal intraocular lens (IOL), based on a hydrophobic material and a non-diffractive profile, designed to provide better intermediate vision and equivalent distance vision when compared to a standard monofocal IOL.
  • The applied optical technology provides an improved intermediate vision maintaining a well-performing distance vision, very low pupil dependency at far and intermediate distances, and similar image contrast with different pupil dimensions.
  • In this way, the new extended monofocal IOL Evolux can help patients with their everyday activities, making everyday life easier.
  • Choosing a monofocal IOL improving intermediate vision means helping patients with their everyday activities and making their life easier.

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF TORSTEN MÜLLER-ÖTVÖS, CEO

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Torsten joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company's longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson, the man who brought Charles Rolls and Henry Royce together in 1904.

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  • Torsten joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company's longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson, the man who brought Charles Rolls and Henry Royce together in 1904.
  • Oliver Zipse, BMW Group Chief Executive, said, "Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is a jewel in the crown of our organisation.
  • Annual sales have surged from around 1,000 motor cars in 2009 to over 6,000 in 2022.
  • Chris Brownridge joins Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from his current role as Chief Executive Officer of BMW UK, a position he has held since 2021.

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF TORSTEN MÜLLER-ÖTVÖS, CEO

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Müller-Ötvös joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company's longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson, who brought Charles Rolls and Henry Royce together in 1904.

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  • Müller-Ötvös joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in 2010, making him the company's longest-serving Chief Executive since Claude Johnson, who brought Charles Rolls and Henry Royce together in 1904.
  • Under Müller-Ötvös, Rolls-Royce has transformed from an automotive manufacturer to a true luxury house, revered worldwide for its exquisite motor cars.
  • Annual sales have surged from around 1,000 motor cars in 2009 to over 6,000 in 2022.
  • Chris Brownridge joins Rolls-Royce Motor Cars from his current role as CEO of BMW UK, a position he has held since 2021.

Cennox introduces the new Lincsafe DEPOSIT portfolio of Smart Safes to revolutionize the retail sector

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Offered initially in MINI, PRO and DUO variants, with further modular options, the new Lincsafe DEPOSIT portfolio consists of scalable, secure, fast and robust in-store smart safe devices and a secure functionally rich software infrastructure to manage the devices and the cash operations they support.

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  • Offered initially in MINI, PRO and DUO variants, with further modular options, the new Lincsafe DEPOSIT portfolio consists of scalable, secure, fast and robust in-store smart safe devices and a secure functionally rich software infrastructure to manage the devices and the cash operations they support.
  • "The launch of the new Lincsafe portfolio into North America signals a sizeable step change at Cennox, and a positive addition for our retail customers.
  • The Smart Safes within the Lincsafe DEPOSIT range offer retailers an unparalleled level of functionality within a sleek new design and larger touchscreen interface.
  • Leveraging a strong pedigree in distributed, remote device support and maintenance programs, the new Lincsafe Smart Safe portfolio from Cennox connects better functionality with greater cost return.

America's Warrior Partnership and Pombo-Jones Motorsports announce partnership to support the veteran community

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced today a new partnership with Pombo-Jones Motorsports.

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  • AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) announced today a new partnership with Pombo-Jones Motorsports.
  • This partnership will help raise awareness for veteran suicide in AWP’s Indianapolis community branch program and nationally.
  • It is an honor to expand that purpose in support of veteran suicide prevention through this partnership.”
    Pombo-Jones Motorsports was founded in 2023 by race car drivers Derek Jones and Mark Pombo.
  • Pombo is a decorated Army veteran having served 8 years in the Army including a 13-month tour in Iraq.

Digital Image Creation in the Palm of Your Hand Is a Snap with Fujifilm’s New INSTAX PAL™ Digital Camera & INSTAX MINI LINK™ 2 Smartphone Printer Bundle

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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“The INSTAX PAL digital camera and INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Printer Bundle is a great option for those who want to capture images digitally with the ability to print on INSTAX instant film at their convenience,” said Bing Liem, president, Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “INSTAX PAL’s small-form factor enables users to capture images on the go, and then decide which ones to print and enhance later with the INSTAX PAL Smartphone App. We’re excited for our INSTAX consumers to buddy up with the first all-digital INSTAX offering -- the INSTAX PAL digital camera and INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone Bundle!”

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  • With the INSTAX PAL digital camera, image makers can snap photos digitally and then utilize the free, downloadable INSTAX PAL Smartphone App to add fun photo effects, including filters, text and in-App stickers.
  • When ready to print on INSTAX instant film through the INSTAX PAL App, users can select pairing with the downloaded App for the bundle provided INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone printer, another INSTAX LINK Series Smartphone printer, or an INSTAX MINI EVO or INSTAX MINI LIPLAY hybrid instant camera device.
  • It can be used with the INSTAX PAL digital camera, any INSTAX MINI instant cameras and all INSTAX MINI LINK™ Smartphone printers.
  • The INSTAX PAL digital camera and INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone printer bundle will offer the INSTAX PAL camera (and coordinating multi-use, detachable ring) in Pistachio Green, with the INSTAX MINI LINK 2 Smartphone printer in Clay White.