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World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026: Morgan Lewis partner Anita Polott has been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates women whose expertise, leadership, and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property around the globe.
In addition to serving as deputy practice leader of Morgan Lewis's broader IP practice, Anita
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026: Morgan Lewis partner Anita Polott has been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates women whose expertise, leadership, and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property around the globe.
In addition to serving as deputy practice leader of Morgan Lewis's broader IP practice, Anitaleads the firm's global trademark and copyright practice, overseeing a team of more than 70 lawyers and professionals across the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany.
She advises companies worldwide on the strategic management, protection, and commercialization of their brands, including counseling, transactions, and litigation/dispute matters. She is also co-managing partner of the firm's Washington, DC office and recently marked 30 years at Morgan Lewis.
In recognizing Anita, WIPR highlighted her role in the practices' growth, noting that she has "played a central role in the significant expansion and international growth of the practice over the past two years, frequently advising on global rebrands and on the IP aspects of complex corporate transactions, including substantial trademark licensing and brand-related agreements."
Read the full list (https://www.worldipreview.com/influential-women-in-ip-2026).
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/10/world-ip-review-names-morgan-lewis-partner-anita-polott-to-2026-influential-women-in-ip-list
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Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group Bring New Series and Returning Favorites to MIPCOM 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Scholastic Corp., a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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October 9th, 2026
Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group Bring New Series and Returning Favorites to MIPCOM 2026
Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group are pleased to share an exciting slate of kids and family programming at MIPCOM this month. The lineup includes original series currently in development, brand-new series in production and returning hits with fresh seasons. Brown Bag Films, the award-winning animation studio, will showcase
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Scholastic Corp., a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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October 9th, 2026
Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group Bring New Series and Returning Favorites to MIPCOM 2026
Scholastic Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group are pleased to share an exciting slate of kids and family programming at MIPCOM this month. The lineup includes original series currently in development, brand-new series in production and returning hits with fresh seasons. Brown Bag Films, the award-winning animation studio, will showcasemany of the animation tests for the slate, coming to MIPCOM with new creative partnerships and broadened animation capabilities spanning preschool, kids, family, teen and adult audiences.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Millie Fleur
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 52 x 11 min
Target Audience: Preschool (4-6)
Welcome to a world where glow-in-the dark mushrooms wander the garden on tiny feet, the plants have teeth, and a spooky-sweet little girl called Millie Fleur finds beauty in the peculiar. Based on Christy Mandin's bestselling Scholastic book series, Millie Fleur is a quirky, slightly spooky preschool comedy that encourages kids to be true to themselves and embrace what makes them wonderfully weird.
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Beanstalk & Bear: Fairy Tale Detectives
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 52 x 11 min
Target Audience: Preschool
Inspired by the popular True Crime Fairy Tales novelty book series from Make Believe Ideas, the new animated preschool series Beanstalk & Bear: Fairy Tale Detectives drops familiar fairy tale characters into brand new mysteries. When things go sideways in Fairy Tale Forest, two kid detectives are on the case to figure out whodunit. Think suspects, clues, misdirects and reveals - all wrapped in a playful noir attitude. The characters kids know. The mysteries they don't.
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Earth Rangers: Underground
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 52 x 11 min
Target Audience: 5-8
Building on Earth Rangers' mission to inspire kids to protect animals and the environment, as well as its wildly popular digital content, which reaches millions of young viewers and generates more than 20 million YouTube views each month, Earth Rangers: Underground transforms that conservation-first spirit into a laugh-out-loud animated adventure. When two middle schoolers stumble upon a secret team of animal agents cleaning up humanity's environmental messes, they're recruited into the chaos. Now, a disgruntled veteran squirrel, an over-the-top rookie gecko, and two kids with one very useful superpower - opposable thumbs - must tackle one crisis after another without blowing the whole operation.
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NEW SERIES
Super Why's Comic Book Adventures
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: 117 x 7min
Target Audience: Preschool
Inspired by the beloved Super Why!(R) literacy series that first launched in 2007, Super Why's Comic Book Adventures introduces a fresh new chapter for the iconic preschool property. Together with our newest superhero, Power Paige, Super Why will save the day (and the story!) from Literacy Villains and other literacy anomalies in Reader Valley. Jumping into a 2D comic book world, this series of musical shorts will expand preschool literacy skills with catchy new songs that break down big skills for early readers.
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NEW SEASONS
Do Not Watch This Show - Season 2
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: Season 2: 20 x 11 min (32 x 11 min in total)
Target Audience: 5-9
Based on Andy Lee's wildly popular book series Do Not Open This Book which has been translated into 35 languages, Do Not Watch This Show has quickly become a cultural phenomenon in Australia since premiering on ABC in 2025. Do Not Watch This Show stars Wizz, a pompous blue monster who is desperate for viewers to stop watching. Voiced by Lee himself, Wizz's increasingly absurd attempts to sabotage his own show only make him more irresistible. Each episode invites audiences to unravel the mystery: Why doesn't Wizz want us to watch?
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - Season 8
Genre: 2D Animation
Format: Season 8:16 x 11 min (322 x 11 min in total)
Target Audience: Preschool
Co-produced with Fred Rogers Productions, the Emmy(R) Award-winning Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood(R) is inspired by the enduring legacy of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and continues to rank among PBS KIDS' most-watched series nearly 15 years after its debut. Beloved by families and educators alike, the series has become a go-to resource for helping preschoolers navigate new experiences, build social-emotional skills and prepare for school. Centered on Daniel Tiger and his friends in the Neighborhood of Make Believe, the series uses engaging stories and memorable songs to teach life lessons that resonate with young children and caregivers alike.
About Scholastic Entertainment
Scholastic Entertainment brings high-quality content across multiple platforms to audiences of all ages, many in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group and Brown Bag Films, both which are part of the Scholastic portfolio. Among its award-winning productions are the animated series "Clifford the Big Red Dog(R)" for Amazon Prime and PBS Kids, a live-action "Clifford the Big Red Dog(R)" feature for Paramount, and Peabody and Daytime Emmy(R) Award-winning "Stillwater(R)," an animated series for Apple TV+. Scholastic Entertainment continues to build celebrated brands worldwide by bringing both nostalgic Scholastic properties and exciting new voices to the screen. Some of its recent projects include "Eva the Owlet(TM)," an animated series for Apple TV+ based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series Owl Diaries(TM), the hit live-action "Goosebumps(R)" series with Disney+ and Hulu, and a live-action feature adaptation of "The Magic School Bus(R)" in development with Elizabeth Banks and Marc Platt. Scholastic Entertainment is the media division of Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL).
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About 9 Story Media Group
9 Story Media Group is a leading creator, producer and distributor of kids and family-focused intellectual property, now part of Scholastic's portfolio. The company's international distribution arm, 9 Story Distribution International represents over 5,000 half-hours of animated and live-action programming, seen on some of the most respected international channels and platforms. Its in-house consumer products division, 9 Story Brands, builds international entertainment brands for kids, with expertise across creative, brand marketing, and licensing. Its Digital division is a leader in digital content strategy, channel management, and AVOD/FAST distribution, overseeing 130 brands across 17 languages and expanding global reach through strategic platform optimization.
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About Brown Bag Films
Brown Bag Films is a creative-led, global animation studio with locations in Dublin, Toronto and Bali, recognized for best-in-class brands such as Doc McStuffins(R), Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood(R), Octonauts(R), Wild Kratts(R), and Blue's Clues & You(R). Founded in 1994, the studio is known for award-winning, artist-driven storytelling across television and digital formats, while actively expanding into new audiences and feature-length projects.
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Original text here: https://www.scholastic.com/newsroom/all-news/press-release/scholastic-entertainment-and-9-story-media-group-bring-new-serie.html
[Category: BizMedia]
Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Sale of Rensa Filtration to AEA Investors and BCI
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Sale of Rensa Filtration to AEA Investors and BCI
October 9, 2026
Ropes & Gray represented Audax Private Equity in its sale of Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer of consumable air filtration solutions, to AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
The transaction closed on Oct. 8.
Headquartered in Boston, with offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong, Audax Private Equity is
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Audax Private Equity in Sale of Rensa Filtration to AEA Investors and BCI
October 9, 2026
Ropes & Gray represented Audax Private Equity in its sale of Rensa Filtration, a manufacturer of consumable air filtration solutions, to AEA Investors' Middle Market Private Equity team and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
The transaction closed on Oct. 8.
Headquartered in Boston, with offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong, Audax Private Equity isa leading private equity platform focused on investing across the North American middle market.
The team included private equity partners Chau Le and Reed Harasimowicz and counsel Peter Wang, antitrust partner Ruchit Patel, tax partner Scott Pinarchick and counsel Tom Spera, environmental partner Peter Alpert, and HSR partner Deidre Johnson.
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URL: Audax Private Equity
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/10/ropes-gray-advised-audax-private-equity-in-sale-of-rensa-filtration-to-aea-investors-and-bci
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Philips Oral Healthcare Establishes Global Clinical Advisory Board to Help Shape the Future of Oral Care Through Scientific and Clinical Insight
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips Oral Healthcare establishes Global Clinical Advisory Board to help shape the future of oral care through scientific and clinical insight
The new board brings together 12 dental experts from around the world to provide clinical, scientific and strategic guidance for Philips Oral Healthcare
Oct 08, 2026
* Philips Sonicare has established a new Global Clinical Advisory Board of 12 international oral healthcare experts.
* Members span clinical practice, research, education,
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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct. 10 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release:
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Philips Oral Healthcare establishes Global Clinical Advisory Board to help shape the future of oral care through scientific and clinical insight
The new board brings together 12 dental experts from around the world to provide clinical, scientific and strategic guidance for Philips Oral Healthcare
Oct 08, 2026
* Philips Sonicare has established a new Global Clinical Advisory Board of 12 international oral healthcare experts.
* Members span clinical practice, research, education,behavior change, digital dentistry and oral health innovation.
* The board will provide strategic guidance on emerging trends, science-led product development and further clinical exploration.
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in oral healthcare, today announced the formation of the Philips Sonicare Global Clinical Advisory Board, a group of external oral healthcare experts established to help shape the future of Philips Oral Healthcare through science, clinical insight and meaningful innovation.
The board brings together 12 international experts with complementary expertise across clinical practice, research, education, behavior change, digital dentistry and oral health innovation. Together, they will provide strategic guidance on emerging trends, support science-led product development and contribute to further clinical exploration, while helping to ensure dental professional perspectives are embedded across the Philips Oral Healthcare product roadmap.
Designed as a long-term collaboration, the board creates an ongoing exchange between Philips Oral Healthcare and global experts to advance evidence-based oral care through science, innovation and clinical insight.
Oral healthcare is evolving rapidly, with dental professionals and patients looking for clearer guidance, more personalized routines and solutions grounded in credible clinical and scientific evidence. The Philips Sonicare Global Clinical Advisory Board brings external expertise closer into the innovation process, helping Philips develop oral care solutions that are relevant in clinical practice and support people in their daily routines.
"For more than 55 years, Philips has been an industry leader in oral care with a heritage rooted in health insights for improved outcomes and meaningful innovation," said Francesco Grillo, Philips Global Business Unit Leader - Oral Healthcare. "As part of a broader health technology company with deep clinical expertise across consumer health and professional health systems, Philips Oral Healthcare is uniquely positioned to connect dental professional insight with solutions that support better daily oral health. The Global Clinical Advisory Board helps us build on that legacy and continue developing evidence-led innovations that meet the needs of professionals and the people they care for."
"Oral healthcare is entering a new era, shaped by prevention, personalization, digital innovation and a deeper understanding of how people build healthier routines," said Andrew Bower, Business Category Leader, Dental Professional & Strategic Adjacencies, Philips Oral Healthcare. "By bringing together experts from different clinical, academic and regional perspectives, the board will help Philips Sonicare look ahead, anticipate where the profession is moving, and translate expert insight into stronger innovations and ultimately better outcomes for consumers and patients."
Meet the Global Clinical Advisory Board members
Prof. dr. Purnima Kumar, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, United States. Professor and Chair of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, with expertise in the oral microbiome and its link to systemic health.
Prof. dr. Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, A.T. Still University, United States. Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, with expertise in pharmacology and care for medically complex patients.
Prof. dr. Koula Asimakopoulou, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom. Professor and Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange, with expertise in behavior change and patient communication.
Prof. dr. Iain Chapple, University of Birmingham School of Dentistry, United Kingdom. Professor of Periodontology, with expertise in periodontal disease and oral-systemic health.
Prof. dr. Virginie Monnet-Corti, Aix-Marseille University and AP-HM Timone Hospital, France. Professor and Head of Periodontology, with expertise in periodontal plastic surgery and aesthetics.
Prof. dr. Tim Joda, University of Zurich Center for Dental Medicine, Switzerland. Professor and specialist in reconstructive dentistry, with expertise in digital dentistry and implant workflows.
Prof. dr. Xu Tongkai, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, China. Associate Chief Physician, with expertise in minimally invasive dentistry and digital diagnostics.
Dr. Karolina Kopciewicz-Kozicka, Villanova Dental Clinic, Poland. Dental hygienist and educator, with expertise in prevention, patient communication and dental team training.
Dr. Martina Kyjovska Cicvakova, Pavol Jozef Safarik University and University Hospital L. Pasteur, Slovakia. Dentist and academic, with expertise in clinical dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Prof. dr. Ali Cekici, Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Turkey. Professor of Periodontology, with expertise in implantology and periodontal disease.
Dr. Sarah Balaster, Private practice periodontist, United States. Board-certified specialist, with expertise in minimally invasive periodontal care and implant surgery.
Prof. dr. Dagmar Else Slot, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Netherlands. Professor of Preventive Oral Healthcare, with expertise in oral hygiene, prevention and evidence-based dentistry.
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About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips' patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.
Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
October 9, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new 50,680-square-foot lease on behalf of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will at The Altman Building, a landmark office property at 135 West 18th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Perkins&Will's long-term lease includes the entirety of the second through
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NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Relocation of Perkins&Will's New York Operations Following A+I Merger
October 9, 2026
Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new 50,680-square-foot lease on behalf of global architecture and design firm Perkins&Will at The Altman Building, a landmark office property at 135 West 18th Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood.
Perkins&Will's long-term lease includes the entirety of the second throughfifth floors. The firm will relocate and consolidate its New York operations with those of Architecture Plus Information ("A+I") following the firms' recent merger, bringing the combined practice together at 135 West 18th Street under the Perkins&Will banner.
Newmark Chairman, National Tenant Representation Neil Goldmacher, Vice Chairman Howard Kesseler, Director Todd Hershman and Associate Director Alexander Kesseler represented landlord PJ Mechanical in lease negotiations. CBRE's Gerry Miovski and Masha Dudelzak represented the tenant.
"Perkins&Will's decision to lease the full office component of The Altman Building reflects continued demand for distinctive, highly functional workplaces in central Manhattan," said Goldmacher. "The building combines the character of a historic Chelsea property with the infrastructure, flexibility and collaborative layout required by a leading design firm."
The Altman Building, originally constructed for B. Altman & Company, has been renovated and redesigned by award-winning architecture firm Gensler. The property features arched terracotta barrel-vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, cast-iron and mushroom-capped columns, large windows and a fifth-floor penthouse space with over 15 foot ceiling heights.
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-relocation-of-perkins-wills-new-york-operations-following-a-i-merger
[Category: BizReal Estate]
GF Unveils Roadmap to Deliver the World's Most Advanced FD-SOI Platform for Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release:
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GF unveils roadmap to deliver the world's most advanced FD-SOI platform for Physical AI
New FDX Fusion platform extends GF's FD-SOI leadership as the first process technology in Europe to deliver single-digit nanometer digital performance optimized for the physical world
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DRESDEN, Germany, Oct. 9, 2026 - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today unveiled plans for its new FDX Fusion(TM) FD-SOI platform, purpose-built for the evolving requirements of Physical AI. Designed
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SANTA CLARA, California, Oct. 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release:
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GF unveils roadmap to deliver the world's most advanced FD-SOI platform for Physical AI
New FDX Fusion platform extends GF's FD-SOI leadership as the first process technology in Europe to deliver single-digit nanometer digital performance optimized for the physical world
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DRESDEN, Germany, Oct. 9, 2026 - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today unveiled plans for its new FDX Fusion(TM) FD-SOI platform, purpose-built for the evolving requirements of Physical AI. Designedto be the world's most advanced FD-SOI technology, FDX Fusion will bring leading features and performance for the unique requirements of STAC (Sense, Think, Act, Communicate) workloads. The company plans to commence manufacturing FDX Fusion technology in 2028 at its advanced facility in Dresden, Germany, reinforcing the site's role as a strategic European hub for differentiated semiconductor technologies.
The first generation of FDX Fusion technology is expected to deliver seven nanometer class digital performance and is being developed from the ground up as the next major extension of GF's FDX(TM) FD-SOI roadmap. By combining advanced substrate engineering, front-end transistor innovation and back-end interconnect and integration capabilities with exceptional RF performance up to 0.5 THz ft/fmax, analog and mixed-signal features, low-leakage operation, in-memory computing capabilities, embedded non-volatile memory and dense logic, FDX Fusion is expected to deliver more than 2x density improvement over first-generation FDX technology. This approach aims to provide customers with a comprehensive, intelligent platform for edge and Physical AI applications while reducing system complexity, latency and power consumption.
"Physical AI is creating a new class of semiconductor requirements as intelligence moves beyond the cloud and into systems and devices that can process data in real time and interact seamlessly with the physical environment," said Ed Kaste, senior vice president of GF's CMOS business. "The FDX Fusion platform extends GF's FD-SOI roadmap with innovations across the substrate, transistor and interconnect stack, delivering a platform purpose-built for power-efficient Physical AI applications. Combined with our software-to-silicon capabilities and our expanding, resilient manufacturing footprint in Europe, FDX Fusion will position GF as the technology partner of choice to accelerate the scaling of Physical AI."
The new platform builds on the company's longstanding leadership in FD-SOI technology and power-efficient semiconductor design for secure, connected devices, with billions of chips in use today across a broad range of applications including automotive radars and sensors, wireless microcontrollers, display drivers and front-end modules for SATCOM and 5G devices.
FDX Fusion is expected to address a broad range of Physical AI systems and applications across the automotive, consumer and industrial markets, including edge inference, robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, sensor-fusion architectures and intelligent connected devices. GF is engaged with several customers on early development and evaluation for FDX Fusion, using real application requirements to inform product design and accelerate the technology's progress from platform definition to production readiness.
To accelerate time-to-market for FDX Fusion designs, customers can leverage GF's broad design enablement ecosystem, including its advanced MIPS and ARC portfolio with workload-driven processor IP, RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) and application-specific processor design capabilities optimized for Physical AI. These resources will complement the FDX Fusion platform with scalable, standards-based solutions across the full Physical AI signal chain and enable GF to support customers through every step of the design cycle, from compute architecture development to high-volume silicon production.
Initial manufacturing for FDX Fusion technology is planned for GF's Dresden facility, where ongoing expansion efforts supported under the framework of the European Chips Act are increasing capacity for differentiated semiconductor solutions critical to security and defense, industrial competitiveness, supply chain resilience and European technological sovereignty. Through its expansion and strategic technology roadmap, GF aims to accelerate Europe's leadership in developing and manufacturing the technologies underpinning AI-enabled industrial systems, secure connectivity and next-generation intelligent systems.
Demonstrator silicon for FDX Fusion technology is targeted for early customer evaluation in early 2027, with an initial process design kit (PDK) release planned for mid-2027. The platform will also include optimized process flow and cost structures for rapid prototyping and faster time-to-market.
BMW
Future automotive applications will require increasingly integrated and energy-efficient semiconductor solutions that combine AI processing, sensing, real-time control and secure connectivity. FDX Fusion has the potential to address these requirements across a range of edge-AI applications. Expanding advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in Europe can also contribute to resilient and diversified supply chains for automotive customers such as the BMW Group.
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Bosch
"GF's FDX roadmap is an important step towards delivering the semiconductor platforms needed to bring sensing, control, connectivity and efficient edge intelligence together for the next generation of robotics and automation," said Dr. Axel Kaschner, Senior Vice President, Business Unit Integrated Circuits, Mobility Electronics.
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CEA Leti
"We are delighted that GlobalFoundries has announced its next-generation 'single-digit FD-SOI' node, building on technology that CEA-Leti has been advancing for decades. Through the FAMES pilot line, CEA-Leti continues to shape the future European roadmap for FD-SOI and works every day to promote its adoption in a wide range of applications," said Sebastien Dauve, CEO.
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Infineon
"Together, Infineon and GlobalFoundries are strengthening their collaboration to define and explore future 7nm class FDX Fusion technologies for next generation radar and wireless communication products," said Patrick Press, Executive Vice President External Wafer Manufacturing.
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NXP
"Physical AI is redefining what machines can do in the real world, creating new requirements for secure, reliable and low-latency processing at the edge. In Physical AI, trust and low power are paramount. NXP is encouraged by GF's efforts to optimize its roadmap in service of making Trusted Physical AI a reality," said Lars Reger, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
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Siemens
"Europe's economy runs on silicon, one wafer at a time. Chips are critical for applications like robotics and connectivity, and for bringing AI into the physical world and industry. Achieving that vision requires close collaboration across the semiconductor, industrial automation, and software ecosystems. GF's FDX Fusion roadmap strengthens the technology foundation for Physical AI by advancing capabilities that will help enable more intelligent, efficient, and resilient industrial systems," said Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Boad of Siemens AG and President Digital Industries.
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Tesla
"The development and manufacturing of high-performance compute devices for edge processing is key to unlocking the next generation of advanced robotics and autonomous systems. GF's technology roadmap reflects the type of semiconductor investment needed to bring physical AI to the masses," said Karn Budhiraj, Vice President Supply Chain.
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About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high performance solutions for automotive, aerospace and defense, data center, smart mobile devices, internet of things and other high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF's talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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Forward-looking information
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. GF undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
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Original text here: https://gf.com/news-and-events/news/gf-unveils-roadmap-to-deliver-worlds-most-advanced-platform-for-physical-ai/
[Category: BizElectronic Products]
Clark Hill: Advanced Air Mobility is a Land Use Question for OEMs, Planners, and Community Members
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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Advanced Air Mobility is a Land Use Question for OEMs, Planners, and Community Members
October 9, 2026
Author
Heidi K. Short
There is a familiar story about early boxed cake mixes. Sales improved only after manufacturers required bakers to add a fresh egg. The recipe barely changed, but people were more willing to embrace a product they helped create.
That lesson may have relevance as Advanced Air Mobility ("AAM"), or next-generation aircraft transport like air taxis and delivery drones, moves
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BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Oct. 10 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following legal update:
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Advanced Air Mobility is a Land Use Question for OEMs, Planners, and Community Members
October 9, 2026
Author
Heidi K. Short
There is a familiar story about early boxed cake mixes. Sales improved only after manufacturers required bakers to add a fresh egg. The recipe barely changed, but people were more willing to embrace a product they helped create.
That lesson may have relevance as Advanced Air Mobility ("AAM"), or next-generation aircraft transport like air taxis and delivery drones, movesfrom concept toward deployment. As aircraft approach certification, operators plan networks, and utilities evaluate future charging demands, states, municipalities, airports, and private developers are beginning to consider how they can help shape this emerging technology to fit into existing transportation and development frameworks.
Yet many of AAM's most significant implementation challenges are not really about the aircraft.
Eventually, every AAM operation must answer a series of familiar questions. Where will it be located? Is electrical infrastructure available? How will passengers and cargo access the facility? How will the use fit within surrounding development? Those are not aviation questions: They are land use questions.
Defining and Distinguishing "Vertiports"
Arizona recently addressed AAM by statute, defining both Advanced Air Mobility systems and vertiports. A.R.S. Sec. 28-8601. Under that framework, a vertiport is ultimately a place--whether land, water, or a structure--used for the takeoff and landing of powered-lift aircraft. Like any significant land use, it must fit within a community's infrastructure, transportation network, and long-term planning objectives.
That creates a challenge for local governments. Most zoning ordinances were drafted long before policymakers contemplated electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Few jurisdictions have a zoning district or use category called "vertiport." Instead, local governments are likely to rely initially on existing tools such as conditional use permits, special permits, airport approvals, or similar discretionary review processes.
Those mechanisms may work well during the early stages of deployment. Over time, however, communities may need more durable standards that distinguish among different types of AAM facilities. Not every vertiport will have the same operational characteristics. A simple landing location may present different planning considerations than a passenger hub, cargo facility, training center, or airport-based operation. As deployment expands, jurisdictions will inevitably begin developing regulations tailored to different levels of intensity and activity.
The Importance of Public Airports for AAM Activity
Public airports provide a logical place to begin. Many already possess transportation access, utility infrastructure, available space, and planning processes capable of accommodating new aviation uses. Airport sponsors also have well-established tools--including master plans, Airport Layout Plans, leases, and operating agreements--that can help evaluate future AAM activity. In Arizona, the City of Phoenix has already identified potential opportunities for AAM-related operations at several airport facilities.
Even so, AAM planning is unlikely to remain solely an airport issue. Passenger access, traffic circulation, utility demand, noise considerations, and compatibility with neighboring uses inevitably extend beyond airport boundaries. As a result, local governments will increasingly encounter land use questions that traditional aviation planning alone may not answer.
How AAM Stands Out from Other Technologies
This is where AAM differs from many other emerging technologies. Aviation professionals, manufacturers, and operators possess expertise regarding aircraft performance, charging requirements, flight operations, and system capabilities. Planners and local governments bring expertise in infrastructure planning, community development, public engagement, and regulatory implementation. Community members contribute a perspective that is equally important in land use decision-making: how new facilities interact with existing neighborhoods and daily life.
For most land uses, local governments can rely on decades of experience when drafting regulations. AAM offers fewer precedents. Jurisdictions evaluating future vertiport standards may benefit from early engagement with manufacturers, operators, airport sponsors, utilities, planners, and community stakeholders. Standards developed without meaningful participation from those groups may not fully account for either operational realities or local concerns.
How Arizona is Handling AAM Preparation
In addition to A.R.S. Sec. 28-8601 defining "vertiports," Arizona recently enacted legislation directing the Arizona Department of Transportation to prepare a statewide AAM plan and identify resources for local jurisdictions. A.R.S. Sec. 28-8602. The legislation does not displace local land use authority. Instead, it highlights a broader reality likely to face communities across the country: decisions regarding where and how AAM operates will often be made at the local level.
The aerospace industry has devoted enormous effort to developing the aircraft. The next challenge may be ensuring that the people responsible for planning, regulating, operating, and living alongside these facilities have a meaningful role in shaping the framework that governs them. Like the baker who added the egg, communities are often more willing to embrace a future they helped create.
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Author's Note: The boxed cake mix analogy was inspired by Kaydon A. Stanzione, "Did Betty Crocker Inspire UAM?," Vertiflite (Vertical Flight Society), July/August 2026, which draws a similar parallel between the decision to have bakers add a fresh egg and the challenge of building community ownership in Urban Air Mobility.
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