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        Perfect Day, a California-based startup that produces animal-free dairy products using fermentation technology has entered into a partnership with Tomorrow Farms to launch &ldquo;Bored Cow,&rdquo; an animal-free dairy milk.
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        The new product range will be produced by Tomorrow Farms using animal-free whey protein created by Perfect Day and a combination of other plant-based ingredients to replicate the creamy texture of real dairy.
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        The product will be available Direct to Customer (DTC) in the US, sold exclusively online from June 2022 onward in chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors, with a fourth original flavor set to release in the summer.
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        Tomorrow Farms, founded in 2021, is a New York-based FoodTech startup focused on creating sustainable food and beverage options through partnerships with other innovative food science companies.
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Perfect Day partners with Tomorrow Farms to launch animal-free dairy milk

Using AI to automate, enhance and optimize marketing activities

Marketing Automation

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 <p>AdTech company, GumGum, known for its contextual analytics intelligence platform, has incorporated ad media from Playground xyz into its operations in the Asia-Pacific region. This move completes the global rollout of its Mindset Platform, which had previously been launched in North America and Europe. This platform is devised to understand user mindsets and to deliver advertisements that are most likely to resonate with users.&nbsp;</p>
 <p>The Attention Intelligence Platform (AIP) of Playground xyz will continue to operate as a distinct data solution. It will measure attention for GumGum's media business across a variety of different platforms, such as Display, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and OLV.&nbsp;</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake</b> :<br>
 The integration of Playground xyz's media portfolio into GumGum's APAC business is part of the company's strategy to solidify its position as a leader in digital advertising innovation. Building on the successful launch of The Mindset Platform in North America and Europe and the introduction of the <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/24563"> Mindset Index </a> for enhanced audience engagement measurement, this integration allows GumGum to leverage technology to deliver actionable insights and enhanced advertising solutions tailored to the unique needs of the APAC market.</p>

GumGum integrates Playground xyz's media portfolio into APAC business

Next-gen packaging solutions for enhanced product tracking, inspection solutions and freshness monitoring

Smart Packaging Tech

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 <p>FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions has launched the DE1024 Digital Embellishment Printbar System and the FUJIFILM 42X Printbar System for enhancing high-speed, drop-on-demand print technology across multiple applications.</p>
 <p>The DE1024 system is specifically designed to add digital embellishments like spot varnish, to various kinds of packaging materials, thus ensuring their seamless integration with label presses and related machinery.</p>
 <p>The FUJIFILM 42X Printbar System, as claimed by FUJIFILM, facilitates easy-to-use controls for four-color edge-to-edge printing. This system enables businesses and brand owners to add advanced digital printing capabilities to their existing setup conveniently.&nbsp;</p>
 
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Fujifilm introduces new integrated inkjet products to enhance high-speed print technology

Electrifying passenger and commercial travel

EV Economy

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 <p>Honda Motors has announced an investment of CAD 15 billion (~USD 11 billion), supported by joint venture partners, aimed at establishing an electric vehicle (EV) value chain in Ontario, Canada. </p>
 <p>The company's plans include the creation of an EV plant and a dedicated Honda EV battery plant in the region. The value chain will also incorporate a plant for cathode active material and precursor (CAM/pCAM) processing, in a joint venture with POSCO Future, and a separator plant, in a joint venture with Asahi Kasei Corporation.</p>
 <p>These developments are slated to start production in 2028. The capacities of these facilities will be as follows: the EV plant will be capable of producing 240,000 units annually, and the battery plant will have a capacity of 36 GWh.</p>

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Honda plans to invest CAD 15 billion to create EV value chain in Canada

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 <p>Toyota has announced an investment of USD 1.4 billion in its Indiana plant, aiming to assemble a new battery electric SUV in the US. The allocated funds will be utilized to acquire plant infrastructure required to construct the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), and to introduce a new battery pack assembly line at the facility.</p>

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Toyota to invest USD 1.4 billion in EV plant to assemble electric SUV

Clean, congestion-free air travel gets liftoff

Passenger eVTOL Aircraft

Joby Aviation, a NYSE-listed eVTOL developer, has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with various Abu Dhabi governmental departments to expand air taxi services across the region. The MoU sets the stage for zero-emission air taxi operations between Dubai and Abu Dhabi from 2025, an initiative that is expected to augment the quality of experiences for locals and visitors by offering green transportation options. Joby Aviation's aircraft is capable of carrying a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph and a maximum range of 100 miles. This aircraft will be featured in Abu Dhabi at the DRIFTx event and overseen by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority.

Joby Aviation partners with DMT, Abu Dhabi, to establish air taxi services

Sustainably solving the food shortages of the future

Smart Farming

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 <p>DJI, known for drone and camera technology, has introduced Agras T50 and Agras T25 agricultural spray drones. The T50 model is designed for large-scale operations and T25 is for smaller to medium-sized farming. Both models are available from local authorized DJI Agriculture dealers.</p>
 <p>The Agras T50 drone can spray up to 50 acres per hour and carry 50 kg of dry granules. It has a remote controller connection within a 2-kilometer range. On the other hand, the Agras T25 can carry a 20 kg or 25 kg spraying can. Agras T50 is powered by the DB1560 Intelligent Flight Battery, which has a capacity of up to 30Ah and 1,500 charge cycles.</p>
 <p>DJI was founded in 2006 in China. In 2012, they started DJI Agriculture, providing intelligent solutions to the agricultural sector worldwide. They have released a variety of crop protection drones and the DJI Agricultural Data Management Platform, a specialized software servicing over 30 countries.</p>
 
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DJI International launches agricultural spray drones

Reinventing gene therapies with next-generation technologies

Human Gene Editing

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 <p>Gene editing firm Mammoth Biosciences has teamed up with biopharma company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to create in vivo (within the body) CRISPR-based gene editing treatments. Regeneron will provide Mammoth with an initial $100 million, including $95 million in equity, and possibly a further $370 million based on accomplishments.</p>
 <p>This partnership will merge Regeneron's Adeno-Associated Viral (AAV) vectors - a delivery technology - and Mammoth’s gene editing systems, improving the delivery of gene editing therapies beyond the liver. Regeneron will take the reign on developing and commercializing the drug targets while its use of Mammoth’s technology will be confined to specified targets in the deal. However, by paying a research extension fee, the collaboration can be extended for an additional two years.</p>
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Mammoth Biosciences signs USD 100 million gene editing deal with Regeneron

Disrupting the traditional financial system using blockchain

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

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<p>Asset tokenization platform, Tokeny, has partnered with private markets workflow digitization platform, Globacap, to expand its "DINO Network." This network uses the ERC-3643 token standard for the distribution of digital securities. Through this partnership, Tokeny will utilize Globacap's workflow automation software to enhance execution capabilities in secondary markets, optimize workflows, and ensure record integrity. Tokeny will also act as a link between Globacap and the network.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Tokeny provides a blockchain-based platform for users to tokenize real-world assets such as debt, real estate, private equity, and funds. The platform allows users to create and distribute tokenized assets, automate KYC/AML processes, and enable peer-to-peer trading in secondary markets. Tokeny is also credited with the creation of ERC-3643, a standard for tokenized securities restricting token interactions to approved users whilst maintaining interoperability with applications supporting other Ethereum-based tokens.</p>
 
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</b> Real-world asset tokenization has seen a growing interest within the DeFi industry in the last six months with a number of recent fundraises, including <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/2311454"> Untangled Finance </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/2873315"> Ostium Labs </a> , and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/companies/826434"> GenTwo </a> , which raised <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/22651"> USD 13.5 million </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/22537"> USD 3.5 million </a> , and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/21536"> USD 15 million </a> , respectively. Notably, Tokeny aims to differentiate itself via the DINO Network, a liquidity and distribution network for new tokens launched via its platform. The network includes digital trading desks, regulated trading venues, decentralized exchanges, and other DeFi protocols</p>

Tokeny partners with Globacap to expand DINO network

Exploring the limitless possibilities of AI

Generative AI Applications

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 <p>Dropzone AI, an AI-based security operations centers (SOCs) provider, has successfully raised USD 16.85 million in a Series A funding round. The leading contributor in this funding round was Theory Ventures, and existing investors like Decibel Ventures, Pioneer Square Ventures, and In-Q-Tel (IQT) also participated.</p>
 <p>The company intends to use the new influx of funds to further develop their AI technology. Other areas of focus include expanding their go-to-market (GTM) strategy and bolstering their engineering team.</p>
 <p>Dropzone AI operates with a team of autonomous AI SOC analysts who work in collaboration with human security teams. The primary objective is to streamline investigations, thereby enabling faster and more accurate responses to cybersecurity threats. Through the adoption of automation, Dropzone AI seeks to mitigate issues in security operations by reducing manual analysis. This would help to decrease alert fatigue amongst security teams and improve response times significantly.</p>
 
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Dropzone AI raises USD 16.85 million in Series A funding to expand operations

Empowering efficiency, visibility and collaboration throughout supply networks

Supply Chain Tech

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 <p>Retraced has introduced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven audit management tool, currently in its beta stage, aimed at automating the often labor-intensive and error-prone tasks involved in supply chain audits. This tool aims to improve efficiency by automating data extraction from factory audit documents.</p>
 <p>Importantly, the tool provides feedback in real-time, and generates actionable suggestions based on the data collected. It also offers a user-friendly interface that allows corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers to easily navigate and use the data.</p>
 <p>Retraced asserts that this tool can significantly reduce the time and effort spent on analyzing factory audits. The company hopes that by leveraging AI, it can enhance sustainability, social impact, and increase transparency within the industry.&nbsp;</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> The adoption of AI to streamline supply chain operations is on the rise. Recently, Supply Chain Tech companies such as <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28562"> o9 Solutions </a> , <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27573"> RELEX Solutions </a> , and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27454"> upguard </a> also introduced AI features to their offerings to increase efficiencies in supply chain operations.</p>

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