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ClearWay Mobility Introduces Obstacle Detection Device to be Added to the Standard White Cane Used by Visually Impaired People

The device adds obstacle alerts to a standard white cane without requiring users to change canes or rely on a smartphone

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What began as a school science-fair project five years ago has developed into ClearWay Mobility, a smart attachment designed to add obstacle detection to the standard white cane used by visually impaired people.

Developed by 17-year-old Mumbai student Jaiveer Talwar, ClearWay fits onto a standard white cane and alerts the user to obstacles in their path through vibration, with optional audio feedback. The idea is not to replace the white cane, but to add useful technology to something users already know and are comfortable using.

The attachment has been designed around three priorities: affordability, reliability and ease of use. It works independently, without requiring a smartphone, app or a change in the user’s existing cane.

For visually impaired people navigating busy urban environments such as Mumbai, crowded streets, uneven pavements and unpredictable obstacles can make independent movement more challenging. ClearWay is intended to provide an additional layer of information while allowing the traditional white cane to remain at the centre of how the user navigates.

From a science fair to a real-world product

Talwar, a student at The Cathedral & John Connon School in Mumbai, first began working on the idea for a school science fair in 2021. He had long been interested in the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship, and chose to focus on a problem he could see around him: the difficulties visually impaired people face while navigating the city.

In 2024, he completed an internship with a prosthetics company to gain practical exposure to mobility challenges and assistive technologies.

In 2026, a revised version of ClearWay was tested with students and teachers at the Smt. Kamla Mehta Dadar School for the Blind in Mumbai. The experience provided encouraging feedback, but also gave Talwar a clearer understanding of how important simplicity, reliability and ease of use are in an assistive device.

“What started as a school project became something I wanted to keep working on once I understood how real the problem was,” said Talwar. “The most useful learning has come from speaking to users and seeing what actually matters in everyday use.”

The visit also raised concerns around the safety of visually impaired young women. In response, the current version of ClearWay incorporates GPS tracking, intended to enable family members to check a user’s location when needed.

Moving into manufacturing

ClearWay has now entered the manufacturing stage, with an initial batch being produced.

The next phase will focus on refining the product through further user feedback, working with institutions on wider testing and deployment, and exploring how the device can be made accessible at scale.

About ClearWay Mobility

ClearWay Mobility is an early-stage assistive mobility venture founded by Jaiveer Talwar. Its first product is a smart attachment for the standard white cane, designed to add obstacle alerts while prioritising affordability, reliability and ease of use.

More information, photographs and product videos are available at:

https://www.clearway-mobility.com

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Zoomlion Reports 9.2% Revenue Growth in H1 2026, with International Revenue Up 12.5%

CHANGSHA, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Zoomlion”) reported revenue of RMB 27.14 billion (approx. US$4.04 billion) for the first half of 2026, up 9.17% year over year, with revenue increasing in both domestic and international markets. International revenue rose 12.45% to RMB 15.54 billion (approx. US$2.31 billion), accounting for 57.25% of total revenue, while net cash generated from operating activities increased 38.12% to RMB 2.42 billion (approx. US$360.1 million).

International Business Sustains Growth as Local Capabilities Deepen

International business remained a major growth driver, with its share of total revenue rising 1.67 percentage points year over year to 57.25%. Through an end-to-end, digital and localized operating model, Zoomlion continued to deepen its presence in international markets. Growth in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and East Asia exceeded the company’s overall international growth rate.

Zoomlion strengthened local sales, service and supply capabilities across Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. As of June 30, it had more than 30 primary business hubs, over 530 secondary and tertiary outlets, more than 300 spare parts warehouses, and nearly 7,000 local employees worldwide.

Its Hungarian aerial work platform factory began production, while its German facility was expanded and upgraded into a multipurpose hub. The company also strengthened its international management and digital systems, improving responsiveness around the clock and oversight across sales opportunities, business execution and risk monitoring.

Diversified Portfolio Creates Additional Growth Drivers

Zoomlion maintained solid positions in its core concrete and crane machinery businesses. It advanced the rollout of electric products and premium equipment such as large mixing plants and long boom pump trucks, deepened collaboration with its Italian subsidiary CIFA, continued batch deliveries of large tonnage cranes, and made progress in wind power tower cranes and premium international segments.

Zoomlion’s earthmoving, mining, aerial work platform and agricultural machinery businesses generated combined revenue of approximately RMB 12.5 billion (approx. US$1.86 billion), up about 10% and accounting for more than 46% of total revenue. Earthmoving machinery accounted for approximately 20% of revenue and became the largest contributor to Zoomlion’s international revenue among its business segments.

Zoomlion also continued to advance electric and intelligent equipment across its portfolio, including electric construction machinery, new energy and autonomous mining equipment, and hybrid agricultural machinery. Several new energy mining products received EU CE certification, supporting their entry into international markets.

Zoomlion is also advancing embodied intelligence through its subsidiary, ZValley Technology Co., Ltd., which has developed several embodied AI robot products. Zoomlion has established capabilities spanning algorithms, software, hardware and industrial applications, supporting progress toward industrial deployment.

Industry trends, including infrastructure investment, equipment replacement and continued global capital spending on infrastructure and mining, are expected to support demand. Zoomlion will continue strengthening localized operations, diversifying its product portfolio and investing in technology to support sustainable, high-quality growth.

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STARCARES Completes Basketball Court Revamp in the Philippines, Benefiting Nearly 20,000 People

The renovated court at Communal Elementary School opens a dedicated space for learning, sport, and community life in Buhangin.

DAVAO CITY, Philippines, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at Communal Elementary School in Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines. Now open and in daily use, the facility serves approximately 20,000 people, including around 2,000 learners, 72 school staff, 1,600 parents, and 16,000 residents of Barangay Communal.

For students, the court offers a dependable space to learn and play, doubling as the venue for graduations, award ceremonies, and school assemblies. For the wider community, it becomes a gathering place for meetings, celebrations and youth activities once classes end, reflecting how central basketball is to daily life in Buhangin.

“Before, we held graduations, school activities and community gatherings on a cracked, uneven court. Today, our students have a safe and proper space to learn, play and celebrate, while the wider community has a place that can bring people together.”

— Nelson Sepe Lubguban Jr., Principal of Communal Elementary School

STARCARES designed the redevelopment around long-term community use, ensuring the investment extends beyond construction as a practical resource for students, families and the wider Buhangin community.

“A court becomes powerful when it gives young people somewhere to show up, be seen, and grow stronger together. That is the impact we wanted to create.”

— Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER.

The Davao project extends STARCARES’ work revitalising community infrastructure, following similar initiatives in Vietnam, Thailand and Nigeria, and reflects STARTRADER’s commitment to supporting the communities it operates in, beyond its work in financial markets.

Under ‘Where Tomorrow’s STARS Begin’, STARCARES will continue identifying communities where practical infrastructure can create lasting everyday value.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STARTRADER APP, and STAR Copy.

STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by authorities including CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC, combining strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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XCMG Unveils World’s First 14,000-Ton Ring Crane, Redefining Ultra-Heavy Lifting

XUZHOU, China, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XCMG has announced that the first main unit of the world’s first 14,000-ton ring crane has rolled off the production line, marking a historic breakthrough in ultra-heavy lifting technology. Jointly developed by XCMG and Sinopec Heavy Lifting & Transportation Co., Ltd., the crane will be the largest-capacity ring crane ever built, setting a new benchmark for major construction projects worldwide.

The crane features a modular configuration comprising two main units that work in tandem. The first main unit has completed final assembly and can independently perform lifting operations. Once both units are completed and integrated, the crane will have a maximum lifting capacity of 14,000 tons and a maximum lifting moment of 700,000 ton-meters, with several key performance specifications expected to lead the industry.

“This crane is more than an incremental improvement; it represents a transformative leap for the global heavy-lifting industry,” said Yang Dongsheng, chairman of XCMG Group and XCMG Machinery. “Our partnership with Sinopec has created a new integrated model spanning R&D, manufacturing and application, setting an industry benchmark for independent innovation and engineering application of major technical equipment.”

The ring crane also features a pioneering electric direct-drive system that converts electric power directly into motion, delivering energy savings of more than 30%, boosting operating efficiency by 20%, and reducing fuel costs and carbon emissions.

As nuclear power projects worldwide become larger and more modular, demand is rising for ultra-heavy lifting equipment. The 14,000-ton ring crane marks a major step in the growing role of Chinese-developed high-end lifting equipment in nuclear power construction worldwide. It can serve conventional energy, nuclear power and wind power projects. For conventional energy, it can lift a range of large towers and vessels as complete units, replacing sectional lifting and reducing risks in assembly, pressure testing and other installation work. In nuclear power construction, it delivers a world-first capability: from a single crane position and using a single boom configuration, it can handle plant modules and major equipment for two nuclear islands. For offshore wind, its lifting height and capacity enable the installation of larger-capacity turbines.

Yang added: “XCMG will continue to advance the independent development of ultra-large engineering equipment, bring proven, reliable solutions to a wider range of engineering applications, and provide customers worldwide with safer, more efficient and energy-saving construction solutions.”

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REPLUS Engitech Advances Indigenous BESS Technology with Government-Backed R&D Programme

PUNE, India, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — REPLUS Engitech, an Indian energy storage and battery technology company, is advancing the next phase of its indigenous Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology development through a government-backed research and development programme, building on an established foundation of product development, testing, intellectual property and advanced battery technology expertise.

The R&D programme represents the next increment in REPLUS’ ongoing technology development journey, with a strong focus on advanced battery thermal management one of the most critical technology challenges shaping the safety, performance, reliability and lifecycle of next-generation energy storage systems. The company’s work is supported by an existing technology ecosystem comprising dedicated laboratory and testing infrastructure, a pool of engineers and battery technology experts, proprietary innovations and patents, as well as products developed for automotive and industrial-grade applications.

As battery storage systems scale in capacity and become increasingly important to critical infrastructure, thermal management is emerging as a defining technology challenge. Higher energy densities, faster charging and discharging cycles, larger-format battery systems and increasingly demanding operating environments require more sophisticated approaches to controlling heat generation and dissipation. Effective thermal management is critical not only to battery performance and efficiency, but also to preventing thermal degradation, improving safety and extending battery life.

REPLUS’ technology development programme is therefore focused on advancing thermal-management technologies capable of addressing these challenges under India’s demanding operating conditions. The company’s R&D efforts are aimed at developing solutions that can maintain optimal battery operating temperatures across varying loads, ambient conditions and duty cycles, while improving overall system safety, efficiency and lifecycle performance.

Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director & CEO, REPLUS Engitech, said, “India’s energy storage opportunity is entering a phase where technology depth will be as important as manufacturing scale. At REPLUS, we have already built a foundation through our laboratories, testing capabilities, patents, products and a specialised pool of experts working on battery technology and deep-tech innovation. The government-backed R&D programme enables us to take this foundation further, particularly in advanced thermal management, which will be fundamental to the safety, performance and bankability of next-generation storage systems. Our objective is not simply to develop another BESS product, but to build indigenous technologies that can operate reliably across some of the most demanding applications and environments.”

REPLUS has already established products for automotive and industrial-grade applications, reflecting its experience in developing battery and energy-storage technologies for demanding operating conditions. The company’s technology roadmap is now expanding towards applications where reliability, safety, weight, temperature resilience and lifecycle performance become even more critical, including defence, marine, railways and space applications.

This expansion reflects the evolving role of battery technologies beyond conventional energy storage. Future applications will require batteries and thermal-management architectures capable of operating in extreme temperatures, high-vibration environments, constrained spaces and mission-critical conditions. Defence and aerospace applications, for instance, require stringent thermal and safety performance, while marine and railway applications demand high reliability and robust operation over extended duty cycles.

REPLUS’ existing R&D and testing ecosystem provides the foundation for this technology roadmap. Its laboratory infrastructure enables the company to evaluate battery technologies, thermal behaviour and performance characteristics under controlled and demanding conditions, supporting the transition from research and prototyping to validated products and commercial applications.

The company’s Pune manufacturing facility, which currently has an initial capacity of 1 GWh, is being scaled up as part of its broader capacity expansion plans. The combination of R&D, testing, intellectual property, product engineering and manufacturing capabilities is intended to create an integrated domestic technology and manufacturing base for advanced battery and energy-storage solutions.

As India’s renewable-energy capacity expands and energy storage becomes increasingly critical to grid resilience, the next generation of BESS technologies will need to deliver more than capacity. They will need to provide predictable performance, enhanced safety, longer operating life and resilience across diverse environmental and operational conditions. Advanced thermal management will be central to achieving this transition.

Through its continued R&D investments, REPLUS aims to deepen its indigenous technology capabilities and develop battery and storage solutions that can progress from automotive and industrial applications to increasingly sophisticated and mission-critical sectors, strengthening India’s domestic capabilities in advanced energy-storage and battery technologies.

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Morphy Richards Showcases 90 Years of Smart Ideas at IFA Berlin 2026

BERLIN, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Morphy Richards, the British premium small appliance brand celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2026, will showcase its latest innovations at IFA Berlin 2026 from September 4-8. At Hall 6.1-102 of Messe Berlin, the brand will present a portfolio of new products spanning kitchen solutions, home living and air treatment, highlighting how nine decades of design heritage continue to inspire innovation for modern lifestyles.

Forged by Time. Inspired by Tomorrow

Founded in 1936 by Donal Morphy and Charles Richards, Morphy Richards envisioned a world where everyone could enjoy high-quality, well-designed electrical appliances. Over the following decades, the brand evolved alongside changing lifestyles and consumer needs, building a reputation for combining practical functionality with thoughtful design.

As Morphy Richards marks its 90th anniversary in 2026, that legacy is reflected in the milestone theme, “Forged by Time. Inspired by Tomorrow.” The theme captures both the experience accumulated over nine decades and the brand’s forward-looking approach to product innovation.

“Ninety years represents both a significant milestone and a responsibility to continue evolving,” said Martin Guo, Global Director at Morphy Richards. “The philosophy that inspired Morphy Richards in 1936 remains relevant today: creating products that address real household needs and make daily life easier. As lifestyles continue to change, we remain focused on developing practical and meaningful solutions for modern living.”

90 Years of Smart Ideas

At IFA Berlin 2026, Morphy Richards will bring its 90th-anniversary story to life under the exhibition theme “90 Years of Smart Ideas,” celebrating the brand’s enduring philosophy, “Smart Ideas for Your Life.” The showcase highlights how 90 years of design heritage continue to inspire innovations that address the evolving needs of modern living.

A key highlight is the S1 Pro Ductless Portable Air Conditioner, a next-generation cooling solution designed for flexible, installation-free comfort. Its hose-free design, airflow of up to 8 m/s, and four-way oscillation deliver fast, targeted cooling, while integrated air conditioning, fan, and dehumidification functions provide year-round versatility. Smart control options, including app, remote, and touch-panel operation, enhance convenience and are complemented by environmentally conscious refrigerants tailored to regional markets. The S1 Lite will also be on display as a more compact option, featuring the same hose-free, plug-and-play approach to cooling.

In the kitchen category, Morphy Richards will showcase the Fusion Kettle and Fusion Toaster, combining retro-inspired aesthetics with contemporary functionality. Together with the newly launched UK product ranges, the Clay and Cassini collections, they reflect a growing focus on appliances that seamlessly blend performance with home décor. The Fusion collection was recognized at IFA 2025 as one of Gadget Flow’s “Best of IFA” selections, underscoring its appeal to both design-conscious and practical consumers.

Additional highlights include the InfuseChill Flavored Ice Maker, which lets users create flavoured ice from coffee, juice, soft drinks and other beverages for more creative frozen drinks, and the Fully Automatic Coffee Machine, bringing café-style convenience home. These innovations demonstrate Morphy Richards’ ongoing commitment to developing practical solutions for evolving lifestyles.

“This year’s portfolio reflects how everyday needs are evolving,” said Calvin, Product Director at Morphy Richards. “Whether it’s creating comfort in warmer environments, simplifying food preparation, or bringing greater convenience into the home, every product on display has been developed around real-life use cases. The collections demonstrate how smart ideas can continue to improve everyday experiences in meaningful ways.”

As Morphy Richards marks 90 years of innovation, IFA Berlin 2026 offers an opportunity to celebrate its heritage while exploring the future of everyday living. Discover 90 Years of Smart Ideas at Hall 6.1-102 or learn more at https://morphyrichards.com/pages/ifa2026.

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TestMu Conference 2026: TestMu AI’s Flagship Event Marks a New Milestone in the World of Agentic Engineering and Quality

Over 75,000 Registrations, 145 Speakers, and Unprecedented Insights into the Future of Agentic Software Development and Autonomous Quality

SAN FRANCISCO and NOIDA, India, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, concluded the fifth edition of the Testµ (‘TestMu’) Conference 2026, a 3-day virtual summit to discuss the future of agentic engineering and quality, and establish a clear, actionable vision for the industry’s shift to autonomous software development.

The conference had a massive global convergence of talent and ideas, attracting over 75,000 registrations from testers, developers, engineering leaders, AI/ML engineers, and community members from the software testing and development community across 120+ countries. The event saw outstanding engagement, with 10,000+ attendees, underscoring the critical importance of the topics and the conference’s role as an essential forum for the world’s top engineering talent.

The agenda was driven by a historic gathering of industry titans and enterprise leaders from the world’s most innovative companies, including Microsoft, Meta, Replit, Databricks, Glean, Hinge Health, Salesforce, Piramal Finance, and others. The speaker roster featured Luis Héctor Chávez, Chief Technology Officer, Replit; Francesca Lazzeri, Principal Group Director, Microsoft; Thomas Dohmke, Co-Founder and CEO, Entire; Dona Sarkar, Chief Troublemaker – Microsoft Enterprise AI Advocacy, Microsoft; Rushabh Mehta, Software Engineer, Meta; Nilesh Dalvi, Engineering Leader, Glean; Rashi Agrawal, Head of AI, Hinge Health; Viktoria Semaan, Principal Technical Evangelist, Databricks; and many others.

Three core industry imperatives emerged from the summit’s 96 sessions, panels, and workshops. First, trust must be engineered, not assumed, as AI agents take on a growing share of the engineering workload, rigorous evals, verification layers, and continuous validation are the only way to make autonomous systems trustworthy at scale. Second, agentic workflows must graduate from pilots to production, enterprises need production-grade quality gates, observability, and governance to move AI-driven engineering beyond experimentation and into mission-critical delivery. Finally, the human quality layer will define the winners of the agentic era, engineering leaders must build the culture, skills, and operating models that allow teams to adopt, supervise, and genuinely trust AI coworkers.

“This year, Testµ (TestMu) Conference marked the moment the industry moved from talking about agentic AI to engineering it responsibly,” said Asad Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of TestMu AI. “Across three days, we saw the world’s best engineering minds converge on a shared conviction: autonomous systems demand autonomous quality. The conversations and innovations unveiled here will define how software is built, tested, and shipped for the next decade. Our commitment is to continue empowering this community with the platform and vision needed to lead the agentic era.”

The conference was supported by a rich ecosystem of partners, including Accenture, Capgemini, LTIMindtree, Microsoft, Persistent, Wipro, and many others.

Building on this monumental success, TestMu AI has announced that the sixth annual Testµ Conference will return from August 24-26, 2027, promising to once again gather the world’s brightest minds to push the boundaries of technology.

To learn more, visit: https://www.testmuai.com/testmuconf-2026/

Register for TestMu Conference 2027 here: https://www.testmuai.com/testmuconf-2027/ 

About TestMu AI

TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest) is a Full-Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform that empowers teams to test intelligently and ship faster. Engineered for scale, it offers end-to-end AI agents to plan, author, execute, and analyze software quality. AI-native by design, the platform enables testing of web, mobile, and enterprise applications at any scale across real devices, real browsers, and custom real-world environments.

For more information, visit www.testmuai.com

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Huawei to Unveil Flagship Wearables at Munich “Chase the Wild” Campaign Event on Sept. 2

MUNICH, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei is gearing up for a major product launch on September 2 in Munich, Germany, where it will showcase a new wave of devices as part of its global “Chase the Wild” campaign.

At the event, the company will roll out a full range of products spanning smartwatches, tablets, smartphones, and audio devices, all designed to weave technology into sports, health, creativity, and exploration. The goal: to help users chase their passions and embrace a lifestyle defined by freedom and purpose.

Headlining the event is the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series, the company’s new flagship sports watch. It delivers a more premium wearable experience across four key areas: bold design, enhanced outdoor performance, comprehensive health management, and ultra-long battery life that keeps up with active lifestyles.

The HUAWEI WATCH 6 Series, another flagship smartwatch, is back in the European market after a year-long hiatus. It features a refined new look, smarter features, more holistic health management, and AI-driven analysis across multiple sports.

In the field of health technology, Huawei will introduce the next-generation HUAWEI WATCH D3, a blood-pressure monitoring watch that recently earned CE-MDR certification in Europe. With medical-grade tracking, it marks a real step forward in digital blood pressure management.

Beyond smartwatches, Huawei is also refreshing its broader product lineup. The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12-inch is a new flagship tablet built for creativity and productivity, letting users work and create freely from anywhere. The HUAWEI FreeBuds Neo audio series makes its global debut, offering stylish, high-performance noise-canceling earbuds that blend personal style with immersive sound. And the HUAWEI nova 16s series arrives on the global stage with upgraded features and enhanced portrait photography for a smoother, more enjoyable mobile experience.

Huawei has always focused on using innovation to improve daily life. Technology, the company believes, is not just a tool for connecting people; it is also a vital companion that supports growth, exploration, and self-expression. The “Chase the Wild” Innovative Product Launch reflects that vision, with products that are smarter, more intuitive, and more integrated into daily routines.

Whether users are chasing fitness goals, creative breakthroughs, or simply a deeper connection with the world around them, Huawei puts technology at their side, not in their way, so they can embrace the wild in their everyday lives.

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MSI XpertStation WS300 Based on NVIDIA DGX Station Now Available

TAIPEI, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MSI announced that the XpertStation WS300 based on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture is now shipping. Powered by NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip, the deskside AI supercomputer is now available through ASI, D&H, and Newegg, bringing data-center-class AI capabilities closer to enterprise AI development and deployment.

“Enterprises don’t just need powerful AI systems; they need a straightforward way to bring them into production,” said Danny Hsu, General Manager of MSI’s Enterprise Platform Solutions. “XpertStation WS300 is designed around that reality, a system that’s ready to run demanding AI workloads the moment it arrives, not one that requires months of additional integration.”

“AI is moving from experimentation to always-on, agentic workloads that demand powerful computing close to where developers and enterprise data reside,” said Allen Bourgoyne, director of Enterprise Products at NVIDIA. “With XpertStation WS300 based on NVIDIA DGX Station architecture, MSI is bringing NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Ultra computing to the deskside, giving enterprises the performance and scale to develop, customize and run advanced AI models and agents locally.”

Enterprise AI Built for Local Development

The XpertStation WS300 is powered by NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip and combines up to 748GB of coherent memory with dual 400GbE networking via NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC for clustering two XpertStation WS300 systems for AI workload scaling. Designed for large-scale AI development, fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and high-performance local inference, the platform keeps larger foundation models resident in coherent memory, reducing CPU-GPU data movement and improving inference efficiency.

As AI workloads evolve from chatbot-style interactions to large language models (LLMs) and autonomous AI agents, enterprises are facing higher inference demand, larger model footprints, and continuous AI execution. These changes are accelerating the shift toward on-premises AI infrastructure, enabling organizations to reduce recurring cloud inference costs, retain control of proprietary models and data, and continuously customize AI models for enterprise use.

Extending beyond AI model development, the XpertStation WS300 also supports NVIDIA NemoClaw with the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, enabling policy-controlled autonomous AI agents to operate securely within enterprise environments and helping organizations move from AI-assisted workflows to agentic AI deployment.

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JULIEN’S AUCTIONS ANNOUNCES “KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION”

VISIONARY SCI-FI FILMMAKER SOMPOTE SANDS’ PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ULTRAMAN HISTORY HEADS TO AUCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME COMMEMORATING THE PIONEERING FRANCHISE’S 60^TH ANNIVERSARY

Rare Ultraman Promotional Flying Miniatures, Design Statues, Masks, Production Suits, Figurines, 3-D Paintings of Ultraman, Pigmon & Alien Baltan by Famed Designer Tohl Narita, Hand-Painted Original Poster Artwork & Beyond from Iconic Films Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders, Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen, Jumborg Ace & Giant and More

Plus, Archival Treasures from the Golden Age & Shōwa Era of Japanese Cinema Such as Sands’ Script & Petri 7 35mm Camera Used on the Set of the 1962 Film Classic King Kong vs. Godzilla , 1970s Era Vintage Kaiju Figures & Collectibles Including Bullmark, Bandai, Popy and More, Theatrical Posters Collection including Hand-Painted 1962/63 Japanese Films Poster with the Signatures of Akira Kurosawa, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya and Other Legendary Directors

EXCLUSIVE LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION EVENT

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Julien’s Auctions, the leading international entertainment auction house, announced today the Sci-Fi auction event of the season “KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION” an exclusive live auction taking place Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in Los Angeles and online at juliensauctions.com

A remarkable archive of over 300 original film artifacts and memorabilia direct from the estate of the legendary filmmaker and tokusatsu (special effects) visionary Sompote Sands, will be offered at auction for the first time in history, spotlighting his work in the Ultraman universe (photo right: Ultraman Jack statue) and providing fans and collectors a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of the global pop culture phenomenon. The collection, amassed over five decades by the founder of Chaiyo Productions and displayed at his personally curated museum ‘Sompote House’ in Thailand, includes production used suits, monster miniatures, props, scripts, vintage hero figures, toys, original artwork and behind-the-scenes treasures. Artifacts from his early career and film apprenticeship in Japan including 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla from production scripts (photo left seen in hands of Sompote Sands), photographs, film equipment to posters and more will also be highlighted.

Sompote Sands was Thailand’s pioneering special-effects director and producer in the 1970s-1980s, revered for bringing giant heroes and mythological creatures to the screen in Southeast Asia. He helmed the iconic films Hanuman vs. 7 Ultraman, Hanuman and the 5 Kamen Riders, the superhero/kaiju film Jumborg Ace & Giant (photo right: Jumborg Ace & Giant original poster) and more, delivering his brilliant craft of practical effects and miniatures to audiences in his homeland of Thailand.

The forthcoming sale marks the first time Sompote Sands’ personal production archive from his company Chaiyo Productions, representing his work and the culturally significant era of his time, will be available to the public. This auction joins all the excitement and events taking place around the world in celebration of the 60^th anniversary of Ultraman. Since the premiere of Ultraman in 1966 (photo left: Ultraman Ace vending machine statue from Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen premiere), this cornerstone of Japanese pop culture has become an international phenomenon, generating a billion-dollar merchandising industry and spawning numerous sequels, spin-offs, and tributes worldwide and influencing anime, manga and the modern era of sci-fi filmmaking with blockbusters Power Rangers, Pacific Rim, and Ready Player One among others. (photo right: photo of young Sompote Sands on-set of 1962’s King Kong and Godzilla, as part of a group of behind-the-scenes photos of the film being offered at auction)

“Sompote Sands was Southeast Asia’s Steven Spielberg, a pioneer in science fiction filmmaking whose films blending Thai folklore storytelling and practical special effects wizardry filled audiences with cinematic wonder,” said Catherine Williamson, Managing Director of Entertainment, Julien’s Auctions. “This exceptional auction of artifacts from his film career and notably his cinematic contributions to the Ultraman franchise will not only excite fans and collectors of the worldwide cultural icon but also the booming global toy collectibles market with Sands’ collection of rare film props, action figures and movie memorabilia from the cross-cultural Golden Age of Southeast Asian sci-fi film productions coming to auction for the first time.”

Auction highlights include:

Original Production Suits, Masks, Props & Miniatures and Statues

• An Ultraseven production mask from Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen, built of fiberglass with internal wiring for illuminated eyes and jewel. In the film, Ultraseven is one of the six Ultras that the Mother of Ultra sends from M78 to Earth to team up with Hanuman in order to defeat an army of kaiju that has emerged from the planet’s interior. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
• An original Ultraman promotional flying miniature used to promote Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen, later hand-painted for director Sompote Sands’ personal museum. Miniatures in this same style can be seen in the film as the Ultra Brothers fly to Earth to arrive for battle, and after they are victorious and returning to their home planet. (estimate: $1,000–$2,000)
• The original Jumborg Ace production suit torso, worn in Jumborg Ace & Giant, comprising a custom neoprene wetsuit and fiberglass/resin helmet. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000) In the film, Jumborg Ace (performed by Naoki Tachibana) is deployed to fight against the kaiju minions of Demon Go-Ne, who descend upon Earth in order to steal power for Demon Go-Ne’s solar lens on the moon.
• A Jumborg Ace plaster mask, possibly created as a prototype for the graveyard scene where Demon Go-Ne vows revenge against Jumborg Ace for killing her kaiju colleagues in Jumborg Ace & Giant. (estimate: $300–$500)
• A massive Ultraman Jack vending machine statue from the 1974 premiere of Hanuman and the Seven Ultramen at Bangkok’s Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
• A “Fighting Star” fighter jet miniature from the production of Jumborg Ace & Giant seen throughout the film during kaiju battles. The jet is flown by members of the PAT (Protective Attacking Team) as they assist the giant heroes Jumborg Ace, the Giant, and Yak Wat Pho as they battle the various villains threatening the Earth. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
• The original sword prop made of carved resin/fiberglass composite with hand-painted detailing used by the villainous kaiju Jum Killer, Jr. in Jumborg Ace & Giant (estimate: $700–$900)
• A crocodile SFX Eye with static crocodile eye prop used for close-up shots related to the production of Sompote Sands’ many crocodile related films—Crocodile (1980), Chalawan (1972), Krai Thong (1980), Crocodile Therakwad (1982), and Krai Thong 2 (1985). The SFX eye comprised of a metal mount opens and closes its eyelid via built-in hydraulics. (estimate: $500–$700)

Original Artwork by legendary Ultraman character designer Tohl Narita

• An original three-dimensional painting of Ultraman signed by Narita and acquired directly from the artist. (estimate: $10,000–$20,000)
• An original three-dimensional painting of Pigmon, signed by Narita and dated May 1990, featuring a handwritten note. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
• An original late period three-dimensional painting of Alien Baltan featuring the kaiju floating in space above the planet Earth. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)
• An Ultraseven prototype design statue in solid resin, created by Narita as an early concept for the 1967 television series. (estimate: $5,000–$7,000)

Original Poster Artwork

• The hand-painted original poster artwork for Hanuman and the Five Kamen Riders, used for the Thai one-sheet poster. (estimate: $800–$1,000)
• The hand-painted original poster artwork for Jumborg Ace & Giant, signed by the artist in Thai. (estimate: $800–$1,000)

Scripts & Behind‑the‑Scenes Treasures

• Sompote Sands’ personal Japanese production script for 1962’s King Kong vs. Godzilla, where he worked on as a production assistant, annotated in his hand and accompanied by a framed on-set photo. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000) (
• A one-of-a-kind hand-painted and signed poster listing 1962/63 Japanese films, with the signatures of Akira Kurosawa, Ishiro Honda, Eiji Tsuburaya and other legendary directors. (estimate: $2,000–$3,000)
• Sompote Sands’ personal Petri 7 “Green-O-Matic” 35mm camera, photo-matched to his time on the set of King Kong vs. Godzilla. (estimate: $300–$500)

Vintage Kaiju Figures & Collectibles

• 100 lots of rare and vintage sofubi figures of kaiju and heroes from franchises such as Ultraman, Godzilla including Banpresto and Bandai releases from 1983–2000, and more (each lot estimate range: $400–$600)

Film Posters Archive

• A comprehensive archive of theatrical posters from Sompote Sands’ career, including Tah Tien (signed by Sands), Jumborg Ace & Giant, Crocodile (uncensored version), Magic Lizard, and more (total 16 posters). (estimate: $300–$500)

LIVE AND ONLINE AUCTION

“KAIJU KING: THE SOMPOTE SANDS LEGACY COLLECTION”

Wednesday, September 23

Julien’s Studios 13007 S. Western Avenue, Gardena, CA 90249

10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

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