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Syzygy Plasmonics Signs Strategic Investment Agreement with Zeon Corporation

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics announced today that it has reached a strategic investment agreement with Zeon Corporation (Zeon) through its venture capital arm Zeon Ventures Inc. Zeon first collaborated with Syzygy on a research and development project in 2023.

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  • HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syzygy Plasmonics announced today that it has reached a strategic investment agreement with Zeon Corporation (Zeon) through its venture capital arm Zeon Ventures Inc. Zeon first collaborated with Syzygy on a research and development project in 2023.
  • Zeon is collaborating with Syzygy to develop new methods for manufacturing the materials Zeon uses in its products with the goal of accelerating the transition to a sustainable society.
  • Zeon also plans to leverage various assets of the Zeon Group to help Syzygy achieve continued growth.
  • "This partnership demonstrates Zeon's dedication to reducing emissions and progressing toward affordable sustainability," said Syzygy Chief Executive Officer Trevor Best.

GUNDAM Fan e-Festival 2023, Where GUNDAM Fans Will Take Center Stage from November 23 to December 10, Invites Fans to Take Control of the Moving RX-78F00 GUNDAM in Japan!

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In just days, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America ("BNTCA") will hold its event, GUNDAM Fan e-Festival 2023 ("GFeF2023"), online for 18 days from November 23rd to December 10th, 2023. The theme of this year's event is "Made for the fans" and there will be a variety of content that all types of fans and all generations can participate in and enjoy. As a part of GFeF2023, an official promotional video featuring fan Gunpla submissions "Our Daydream" has been revealed today. Visit the official website here: https://en.gundam.info/content/fan-e-fest/

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  • As a part of GFeF2023, an official promotional video featuring fan Gunpla submissions "Our Daydream" has been revealed today.
  • Visit the official website here: https://en.gundam.info/content/fan-e-fest/
    December 3rd of the festival will be Fan Day with various content available.
  • The winner of this contest will advance to the GBWC World Championship Finals to be held in Japan in December.
  • Follow the official Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America account @BandaiCollect on social media on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest news and information.

G FUEL is the Official Energy Drink of Anime NYC

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime NYC today announced that G FUEL Energy is The Official Energy Drink Sponsor of Anime NYC 2023, taking place Nov. 17 through 19 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Center.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anime NYC today announced that G FUEL Energy is The Official Energy Drink Sponsor of Anime NYC 2023, taking place Nov. 17 through 19 at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Center.
  • G FUEL's industry partnerships and line of anime-inspired products made them a perfect fit for us to welcome them as Anime NYC 2023's official energy drink," said Anime NYC Event Director MK Goodwin.
  • "Anime fans represent one of the most passionate fan communities in the world, so we're excited to fuel that passion at Anime NYC as only G FUEL can," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan.
  • G FUEL will also serve as the Official Energy Drink Sponsor of LeftField Media's Anime Frontier , taking place Dec. 8 through 10 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

FitBiomics to Make Fatigue Obsolete, Provides Early Access Opportunity to Lactic Acid Metabolizer, Veillonella

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FitBiomics, a leading biotechnology organization using microbiome innovation to enhance human health and performance, has announced successful translation of Veillonella. Veillonella is a first-of-its-kind, next-generation probiotic that naturally converts lactic acid into energy to fight fatigue and promote endurance. To celebrate this achievement and accelerate commercial optimization of Veillonella, FitBiomics opened applications for Project V - an early access opportunity to try Veillonella.

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  • Veillonella is a first-of-its-kind, next-generation probiotic that naturally converts lactic acid into energy to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
  • To celebrate this achievement and accelerate commercial optimization of Veillonella, FitBiomics opened applications for Project V - an early access opportunity to try Veillonella.
  • FitBiomics plans to bring Veillonella, a discovery first published in Nature Medicine in 2019, to market before the end of the year.
  • Veillonella, along with Nella, the initial product from FitBiomics, are patented probiotic strains that go beyond gut health and provide holistic health benefits.

Zeon Corporation Acquires Edge Precision Manufacturing Inc ("Edge"), a leading manufacturer of micro featured thermoplastic devices for diagnostic, clinical, optics, and research applications

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeon Corporation (Zeon; head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kimiaki Tanaka), through its subsidiary Zeon Specialty Materials Inc. (California, U.S.A.; representative: Hirokazu Matsumoto), has purchased 100% of the shares of Edge Precision Manufacturing, Inc. (Massachusetts, U.S.A.; representative: Andrew Kamholz), a manufacturer of micro featured thermoplastic devices, from shareholders including venture capital funds managed by U.S. investment company Anzu Partners, LLC, on December 28, 2022.

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  • Innovative Materials meets High Precision Micro-Manufacturing, Accelerating the Development of Healthcare and Life Sciences Business
    TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeon Corporation (Zeon; head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kimiaki Tanaka), through its subsidiary Zeon Specialty Materials Inc. (California, U.S.A.; representative: Hirokazu Matsumoto), has purchased 100% of the shares of Edge Precision Manufacturing, Inc. (Massachusetts, U.S.A.; representative: Andrew Kamholz), a manufacturer of micro featured thermoplastic devices, from shareholders including venture capital funds managed by U.S. investment company Anzu Partners, LLC, on December 28, 2022.
  • "The combination of Edge and ZEON offers our customers unprecedented security with a simplified supply chain underpinned by the parent company's long-term track record of growth and success," said Edge's CEO Andrew Kamholz, Ph.D., "Edge can now further optimize both its proprietary thermal compression tooling and scale manufacturing technologies, offering the only product-quality process that requires no bridge tooling between prototyping and large-volume production."
  • ZEON's COPs (product names ZEONEX® and ZEONOR®), well known for their unique properties such as low autofluorescence, high light transmittance, low biomolecules adsorption, low impurities, and low melt viscosity, have been the leading material used for microscale and microfluidic and biochemical analysis applications
    Through the acquisition of Edge, which uses many of ZEON's materials, ZEON will strengthen COP's use for microfluidic analytical devices while leveraging EDGE's customer network, including that of Aurora Microplates for microplates, acquired in February 2022.
  • This latest move by ZEON aims at developing new businesses for cyclo olefin polymers (COPs) while expanding their commitment to explore new businesses in healthcare and life sciences
    Business: Manufacturer of custom micro-featured thermoplastic disposables for diagnostic, clinical, optics, and research applications featuring high definition and high aspect ratio based on proprietary compression molding technology

G FUEL and Bandai Namco Entertainment Protect the Federation and Introduce "Mobile Suit Gundam" Energy Drink, MS-M31-0N

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Mobile Suit Gundam, one of the most iconic anime franchises of all time, G FUEL announced today its new flavor collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., MS-M31-0N, is now available for pre-order in a Collector's Box and 40-Serving Tub at GFUEL.com, while supplies last.

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  • Come back to base for a cooldown, and boost your giant Mobile Suit to the next level with G FUEL MS-M31-0N – inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam!
  • G FUEL MS-M31-0N is the fifth flavor that G FUEL and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. have co-developed and launched, following the Code Vein-inspired Type-O, the Scarlet Nexus-inspired Brain Drive, the Elden Ring-inspired Crimson Tears and Rage Drive inspired by the TEKKEN series.
  • G FUEL Energy Formula is sugar-free and loaded with antioxidants from 18 different fruit extracts.
  • Don't miss out on this unique upgrade made for your own Mobile Suit, G FUEL MS-M31-0N, available for pre-order now at GFUEL.com !

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA SET TO BRING SUPER-SIZED FAN EXPERIENCE TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2022

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. is a leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children's and collector's imaginative spirit and provide endless "Fun For All into the Future."

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  • Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. is a leader in developing engaging, quality toys that capture children's and collector's imaginative spirit and provide endless "Fun For All into the Future."
  • Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in collectibles, children's toys and entertainment today, including Gundam, Tamagotchi, Dragon Ball, Vital Hero, Anime Heroes, Tamashii Nations, Bandai Hobby and MegaHouse.
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Gundam Infinity Continues To Launch New Anime Fans Into The World Of Mecha

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Fans of the space opera were quick to make space on their shelves to bring the Gundam universe home in figure form.

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  • Fans of the space opera were quick to make space on their shelves to bring the Gundam universe home in figure form.
  • "We're thrilled to be able to provide an entry point for newcomers entering the world of mecha anime with figures designed to turn fans into collectors."
  • Joining the Gundam Infinity series are Burning Gundam and Unicorn Gundam, available for pre-order now.
  • Wave 1 (Available now): Gundam Artemis, Gundam Barbatos, Gundam Astray Red Frame, Wing Gundam, and RX-78-2 Gundam
    Wave 2 (Available now): GundamDeathscythe, Gundam Exia, and Char's Zaku

The NPD Group Reports on First Quarter 2022 Toy Industry E-commerce Sales in China

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Toy industry e-commerce sales in China increased by 8.8% to $1.3 billion (USD) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022 (January – March) versus the same time period last year, and 27% from Q1 2020, according to The NPD Group.

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  • PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Toy industry e-commerce sales in China increased by 8.8% to $1.3 billion (USD) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2022 (January March) versus the same time period last year, and 27% from Q1 2020, according to The NPD Group.
  • The top three growing supercategories in Q1 2022 were Explorative & Other Toys, Games & Puzzles, and Plush, increasing 33%, 24%, and 22%, respectively.
  • Sales of licensed toys in the first quarter of this year increased 14.1%, with Ultraman being the top-selling license.
  • The NPD Group anticipates continued strength for toy sales in China's growing e-commerce channel.

Yutaka Wakai Joins Blue Current as Head of Manufacturing

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Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Blue Current, an innovator in solid-state battery technology, has named Yutaka Wakai as Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing.

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  • Blue Current, an innovator in solid-state battery technology, has named Yutaka Wakai as Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing.
  • Wakai joins Blue Current following a $30 million investment from Koch Strategic Platforms to accelerate commercialization of the companys technology and build its first megawatt-scale factory in Hayward, California.
  • Yutakas expertise is integral to the development and production of our silicon elastic composite battery, and eventual adaptation to high volume manufacturing, said Blue Current CEO Ben Eiref.
  • Prior to Blue Current, Wakai was the Senior Director of Process Engineering at Desktop Metal.