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Avathon, IIT Roorkee Launch Physical AI Lab for Industrial Autonomy

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Avathon, IIT Roorkee Launch Physical AI Lab for Industrial Autonomy

Roorkee – September 10, 2026 -- Avathon and the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) have launched the Avathon Physical AI Lab (Avathon PAL), a research initiative aimed at advancing Physical AI for industrial operations, to be housed in IIT Roorkee's Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Avathon pairs industrial autonomy expertise with IIT Roorkee's research talent

The lab will focus on optimization, machine learning, knowledge representation, and multi-agent systems, targeting problems such as supply planning, logistics at scale, and continuously learning autonomous systems for the industrial economy.

Replit Opens First International Office in London

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Replit Opens First International Office in London

London – September 10, 2026 -- Replit has opened its first international office outside the United States, selecting London's King's Cross Knowledge Quarter as the hub for its European operations. The agentic software creation platform, which counts more than 60 million users worldwide and reaches 85% of the Fortune 500, marked the launch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Replit plans to double headcount and investment in the coming year

The San Francisco-based company said it expects to double its headcount and investment over the next 12 months as it scales operations with small businesses and enterprises across Europe. Founded in 2016, Replit has expanded its enterprise customer base in the region to include PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, Mercedes-Benz Group, TrustPilot and Hg, alongside existing U.S. clients such as Accenture, Visa and Zillow.

Airties Launches Aura Agentic AI Engine for ISP Networks

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Airties Launches Aura Agentic AI Engine for ISP Networks

Paris – September 10, 2026 -- Airties has launched Airties Aura, an Agentic AI engine that autonomously diagnoses and fixes connectivity issues for homes and small businesses across the ISP customer lifecycle. Turknet, described as Türkiye's next-generation telecommunications operator, is the first operator to deploy Aura within its existing Airties Home platform across households.

Aura consolidates Airties' AI automation features into a single reasoning engine

Aura stands for Agentic AI that Understands, Reasons and Automates, and powers all Airties platforms managing connectivity, device, and application data from connected homes and businesses. "We have combined and evolved our existing AI automation features into one agentic AI engine which transforms connectivity insights and actions into autonomous data intelligence," said Metin Taskin, CEO and co-founder of Airties.

Comcast Technology Solutions Signs Multi-Year VOD Deal With A+E Global Media

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Comcast Technology Solutions Signs Multi-Year VOD Deal With A+E Global Media

Denver – September 10, 2026 -- Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has signed a multi-year agreement with A+E Global Media to centralize video-on-demand distribution for the A&E, HISTORY, and Lifetime brands using its Comcast MediaExpress platform.

Comcast MediaExpress consolidates content ingest across seven major distribution partners

The deal establishes a single point of ingest for A+E Global Media's premium video titles and metadata, feeding distribution to Amazon, Apple Channels, Xfinity, Cox, Mediacom, DIRECTV and DISH. The 24/7 managed service, part of the broader Comcast Media360 portfolio, is built to cut operational complexity in content preparation, packaging and delivery.

GPGI Faces Securities Fraud Suit Over Husky Acquisition Claims

Los Angeles – September 10, 2026 -- DJS Law Group has issued a reminder to investors of a securities class action lawsuit against GPGI, Inc., formerly known as CompoSecure, Inc. (NYSE: GPGI), with a lead plaintiff deadline set for September 15, 2026.

Lawsuit alleges GPGI misled investors over Husky Technologies deal

The complaint alleges GPGI violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, along with SEC Rule 10b-5, by making false and misleading statements to the market. According to the filing, GPGI's acquisition of Husky Technologies Limited was structured to benefit related parties and company insiders rather than shareholders.

FOTON Exports Jump 44.3% as Chinese Truck Maker Expands in Europe

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FOTON Exports Jump 44.3% as Chinese Truck Maker Expands in Europe

Beijing – September 10, 2026 -- Chinese commercial vehicle maker FOTON shipped 149,000 units abroad between January and August 2026, a 44.3% increase year-on-year, as the company prepares a major European push at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on September 14.

FOTON has led China's commercial vehicle export rankings for 15 consecutive years

The Beijing-based manufacturer has moved from a product-export model to what it calls a systematic globalization strategy spanning technology, manufacturing, supply chains and service networks. FOTON operates 32 local production facilities across Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, with new plants under construction in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia.

Shenzhen to Host 1,200-Exhibitor Film & Tape Expo in October 2026

Shenzhen – September 10, 2026 -- FILM & TAPE EXPO 2026 will gather more than 1,200 exhibitors and brands and 60,000 professional buyers in Shenzhen from October 27-29, 2026, positioning the event as a major sourcing hub for global functional film, adhesive tape, coating and converting industries. Organized by Kuozhan Exhibition Services (Shanghai) Limited as part of ASIA MATERIAL WEEK, the fair will occupy 80,000 square meters at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Bao'an.

The show is expected to feature more than 200 new product launches and 30-plus technical forums, covering the full supply chain from raw materials to manufacturing equipment.

Shenzhen Expo to Debut TGV Glass Substrate Line, AI+AR Glasses Zone

Shenzhen – September 10, 2026 -- C-TOUCH & DISPLAY SHENZHEN 2026 will occupy 180,000 square meters across four halls at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from October 27-29, drawing over 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional visitors, including more than 5,000 overseas buyers.

The 29th edition of the show introduces three dedicated technology zones targeting emerging display-photonics convergence, according to organizer RX Kuozhan, a joint venture between Reed Exhibitions and Kuozhan Exhibition Services Shanghai established in 2015.

Genesis Wins AFR Sustainability Award for Algae Livestock Supplement

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Genesis Wins AFR Sustainability Award for Algae Livestock Supplement

Melbourne – September 10, 2026 -- Australian microalgae company Genesis has won the Agriculture & Environment category at The Australian Financial Review Sustainability Leaders 2026 Awards for a Chlorella-based livestock supplement priced at roughly 20 cents per animal per day, against approximately $2 for some dried alternatives.

Wet-processed Chlorella cuts supplement costs to a fraction of dried competitors

Genesis cultivates Chlorella in Australia's Great Barrier Reef Region using a low-energy process, then keeps the algae wet rather than drying it, a method the company says drives the roughly tenfold cost reduction over dried livestock feed alternatives.

Sungrow to Host Dual Energy Storage Summits in Mexico, Chile

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Sungrow to Host Dual Energy Storage Summits in Mexico, Chile

Mexico City – September 10, 2026 -- Sungrow will convene two flagship Latin America energy summits this fall, gathering government officials, utilities, EPCs, and developers to address grid modernization and storage deployment across the region.

Mexico Summit Set for September 10 Targets Local Grid Needs

The Sungrow Summit North LATAM Mexico 2026 will take place September 10 at Casino Campo Marte in Mexico City. Technical sessions will cover Grid-Forming technology, the PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage system, the new SG510HX solution, next-generation modular inverters, and Long-Term Service Agreements tailored to Mexican market requirements.

Chile Event Follows October 22 in Santiago

Sungrow Summit Chile 2026 will convene October 22 at Centro de Eventos Hilaria in Santiago, focusing on challenges specific to Chile's renewable energy and storage market, which the company describes as among the most dynamic in Latin America.