SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb 17, 2023 – HEAVY.AI, an innovator in advanced analytics, announced it is expanding its collaboration with NVIDIA to include global management consulting firm Bain & Company and Maxar, a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. This collaboration will provide communication service providers (CSPs) with faster and more accurate tools for determining antenna placements, assuring optimal signal coverage and enabling greater efficiencies in network deployments.

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This expands on HEAVY.AI’s existing endeavor with NVIDIA, which includes HEAVY.AI’s HeavyRF solution built on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform announced last fall. The addition of Bain and Maxar will further streamline telco deployments by creating more accurate and detailed digital twins faster.

“By connecting the diverse data streams from Maxar, Bain’s integrated expertise and coupling them with the compute power from HEAVY.AI and NVIDIA, this collaboration enables telcos to make nationwide business decisions through a single screen with up-to-the-minute insights,” said Jon Kondo, CEO of HEAVY.AI. “This ensures telcos are making the best business decisions that serve not only their regional needs but national strategy as well.”

Leveraging Maxar’s high-resolution Precision3D geodata built from its industry-leading satellite imagery, NVIDIA Omniverse and Bain’s extensive domain knowledge and data-driven insights, CSP planners now have access to network digital twins that provide next-level insights to drive business decisions. HeavyRF enables customers to model signal propagation on top of Maxar’s high-resolution 50 centimeter clutter height data interactively at a regional, national or global scale, delivering unprecedented possibilities for telecommunications planning across the globe. This means planners can simulate future cell sites, enabling them to choose the best location based on coverage achieved. Digital twin simulations help telcos save time and money by optimizing the planning process and improving the quality of decision-making, ultimately maximizing their return on invested capital.

By improving the resolution, accuracy and speed of the data collection and analysis process, HeavyRF revolutionizes telcos’ access to reliable historic and real-time network performance data and insights. When Maxar’s Precision3D geodata is combined with Bain’s demographic and behavioral data expertise, and supercharged by HEAVY.AI and NVIDIA’s compute power, telcos can improve and accelerate business decision-making without delays resulting from batch data deliveries and increased compute requirements for these simulation applications.

“Communication service provider planners have previously been challenged by a lack of easily accessible data that conveys the nuances of the built and natural environments on Earth. Maxar’s Precision3D geodata serves as a high-resolution digital twin of Earth, enabling signal propagation and cell site placement to be accurately simulated,” said Dan Nord, Maxar’s SVP and GM of Enterprise Earth Intelligence. “Other RF software programs can’t handle the weight of our 3D geodata at this resolution, resulting in an extremely lengthy processing time. The collaboration between Maxar, Bain, NVIDIA and HEAVY.AI solves this challenge for telcos. HeavyRF, built on the NVIDIA Omniverse platform, allows us to continue unlocking the promise of space to help solve problems on Earth.”

Without reliable data during the planning phase, it can be difficult for telcos to guarantee network investments will deliver at scale throughout their lifetime. Having access to network digital twins provides accurate sources of data during this critical phase, ensures that consumers have stable service for years to come, and mitigates additional costly capital expenditure reinvestments in that area.

“Telcos need a new, more accurate way to tackle their tower and microcell planning needs,” said Chris Penrose, global head of business development for telco at NVIDIA. “Our groundbreaking collaboration with HEAVY.AI, Bain and Maxar will enable planners to tackle challenging settings, like multi-tiered urban structures and heavily vegetated locations, as well as use information from other datasets to create the best possible network design.”

“We are privileged to collaborate with these fellow industry leaders and shape the future of telco planning,” said Darryn Lowe at Bain. “With these advanced analytics combined with our data-driven insights, telcos can discover new market growth opportunities, as well as avoid potentially expensive errors in business decisions.”

“Telcos have the monumental challenge of swiftly analyzing voluminous information to make superior business decisions. They now have access to instantaneous and precise data that guarantees exceptional coverage – leading to highly satisfied customers and increased profitability,” said Kondo.

See the solution in action at Maxar’s booth at Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2023 (Hall 4 Stand 4B16) by signing up for a demo.

For more information on HEAVY.AI’s advanced analytics capabilities, visit heavy.ai.

For more information on Maxar’s Precision3D geodata, visit their webpage.

About HEAVY.AI

HEAVY.AI provides advanced analytics that empower businesses and the government to visualize high-value opportunities and risks hidden in their big location and time data. HEAVY.AI supports high-impact decisions in previously unimaginable timelines by harnessing the massive parallelism of modern GPU and CPU hardware. The analytics technology unifies today’s exploding data volumes from multiple sources for a better immersive, real-time, interactive visual experience. It is available in the cloud and on premises. HEAVY.AI originated from research at Harvard and MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and is funded by GV, In-Q-Tel, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), NVIDIA, Tiger Global Management, Vanedge Capital and Verizon Ventures. The company is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more about HEAVY.AI at heavy.ai.

About Maxar

Maxar Technologies is a provider of comprehensive space solutions and secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. They deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and explore and advance the use of space. Their unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost-effectiveness. Maxar’s 4,400 team members in over 20 global locations are inspired to harness the potential of space to help our customers create a better world.

For more information, visit www.maxar.com.

About Bain

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 64 cities in 39 countries, they work alongside their clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. They complement their tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Their 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment.

AUSTIN, TX, Feb 16, 2023 – BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, announced that its APEXX W4 workstation has been upgraded with a new Intel Xeon W-3400 series processor. BOXX is among the first hardware manufacturers to ship systems equipped with the powerful new single socket CPU which provides substantial performance increases over previous Intel Xeon W technology. A highly versatile platform, APEXX W4 is purpose-built for visualization, simulation, rendering, and other GPU-accelerated compute applications.

BOXX APEXX W4 Workstation upgraded with new Intel Xeon W-3400 series processor

“We’re excited about the possibilities enabled by BOXX’s new APEXX W-Class workstations powered by our new Intel Xeon W workstation processors,” said Intel’s Roger Chandler, vice president and general manager, Creator and Workstation Solutions, Client Computing Group. “Intel’s newest Xeon workstation processors are designed to accelerate compute intensive workflows, ensuring that creators’ professional software applications keep up with their demands both now and in the future.”

BOXX RAXX W3 Rack mounted system upgrades to new Intel Xeon W-3400 series processor

A new single socket solution featuring up to 56 cores, Intel Xeon W-3400 processors reach up to 4.8GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. The CPUs are also equipped with 112 processor PCIe 5.0 lanes for more I/O throughput for networking, graphics, and storage, along with 3^rd Gen Intel Deep Learning Boost for accelerated AI performance. In addition to the new Intel processor technology, the highly expandable and customizable APEXX W4 is available with a rackmount kit and features liquid-cooling, a 1600 watt power supply, up to 4TB of memory, and up to four NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs, making it ideal for GPU-intensive workloads across media & entertainment, architecture, engineering & construction, manufacturing & product design, and other industries.

In addition to the APEXX W4, the new, 56-core Intel Xeon W-3400 processor will also power the BOXX RAXX W3, a rack mounted platform purpose-built to accelerate rendering and simulation in film editing and broadcast production. RAXX W3 is also configurable with up to four NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs. Lastly, the Intel Xeon processor family will be a key component of the APEXX W3 workstation which is now equipped with a 24-core Intel Xeon W-2400 CPU and up to two NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs.

“From visualization and simulation, to rendering, multi-display applications, and beyond, our APEXX W-Class systems deliver the pinnacle of performance you expect from BOXX,” said Leasure. “By working closely with Intel, integrating only enterprise class components, and performing rigorous testing, BOXX is committed to providing ground breaking technology today that maximizes future customer productivity and ROI.”

About BOXX Technologies

BOXX is the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers for engineering, product design, architecture, visual effects, animation, deep learning, and more. For 27 years, BOXX has combined record-setting performance, speed, and reliability with unparalleled industry knowledge to become the trusted choice of creative professionals worldwide.

For more information, visit www.boxx.com.

^{with Eleven New Printers}

MELVILLE, NY, Feb 9, 2023 – Canon USA, Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, has announced eight new color laser printers and three new inkjet printer models, expanding the already extensive imageCLASS and PIXMA MegaTank product lines. The imageCLASS printers can help benefit small office and home office users who have a medium-high print volume for their business, and those who have limited working space but need a workhorse printer that is dependable day-in, day-out. The new PIXMA MegaTank printers can help home users who are looking for an attractive total cost of ownership.

Canon PIXMA G3270 – front view with output

Canon’s new laser printers offer a smaller footprint than previous models, meet ENERGY STAR standards, and are designed to benefit environments ranging from medical offices, to media agencies, to real estate firms.  The new models include both multifunction and print-only models, with speeds ranging up to 35 pages per minute.

The new imageCLASS models offer fast scan speeds, and faster first page out times when compared to competitors in the same class.  Other key features of the products include:

Canon imageCLASS MF753Cdw – front view with output

Superior Usability (MF750 Series, MF650 Series & LBP674Cdw)

• The new imageCLASS printers have a large, customizable, 5-inch touchscreen, and are designed for ease-of-use.

Purchase Protection (MF750 Series, MF650 Series & LBP674Cdw)

• The imageCLASS printers have a three-year limited warranty¹, designed to enhance peace of mind.

Just-in-Time Toner Delivery

• Canon offers the optional Auto Replenishment Service2, which enables the printer as a smart device for just-in-time toner management, and can allow customers to save time by not having to place emergency toner replacement orders.

The color imageCLASS printers with the 5-inch touchscreen utilize Canon’s Application Library device platform, which provides the ability for frequently used applications and convenient functions to be registered as quick buttons on the home screen for user convenience.  The new models build upon the platform capabilities of Canon’s imageCLASS predecessors by adding features such as:

Cloud Connect (Scan and Print)³

• Cloud-based printing and scanning directly from the printer’s 5-inch color touchscreen. Users can print documents directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive accounts, or scan images and documents directly to these services.

Simple Wi-Fi Network Setup Process

• Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is much easier than in the past.⁴

The new PIXMA MegaTank G-Series includes the G3270 (wireless/print/copy/scan) all-in-one printer, which is available in white or black, the G2270 (print/copy/scan) all-in-one printer, and the G1230 (print) printer. Users who can benefit from the MegaTank printers are parents who need to print a large number of documents at home for their children’s homework and school projects, and high school and college students who need access to print assignments, photos and more, and who want to save money on purchasing ink cartridges⁵. Features of the new PIXMA MegaTank models include:

Fast Print Times

• The inkjet printers boast a print speed of approximately 11 images per minute (IPM) in black⁶, and approximately 6 IPM in color⁶.

Built to Manage Larger Workloads

• They can produce approximately 7,700 sheets⁷in color and approximately 6,000 sheets in black ink⁷.

User-Maintainable

• Users can easily replace the maintenance cartridge and the print head (replacements sold separately) to assist with printer longevity.

A one-year limited warranty⁸ comes standard, and the printers are environmentally conscious, having been certified as meeting the ENERGY STAR® energy efficiency criteria.⁹   Additionally, they feature a small footprint, making it easy and convenient to place them in a compact space.  The PIXMA MegaTank G3270 printer has Wi-Fi connectivity, and a 1.35” inch LCD mono panel, which is an improvement from its predecessors.

The Canon PIXMA MegaTank and Color imageCLASS printers are also compatible with PosterArtist Online10 a design software that allows all levels of users to create professional-looking posters, banners and signage.  Retail, hospitals and hospitality are examples of environments that can benefit from PosterArtist software by creating eye-catching marketing materials.

Availability

The PIXMA MegaTank G3270, G2270, and G1230 printers are available for immediate purchase through the Canon Online Store and select retailers for $229.00, $199.00, and $189.00, respectively. The imageCLASS prices are as follows: MF753Cdw ($649.00), MF751Cdw ($599.00), LBP674Cdw ($629.00), MF656Cdw ($449.00), MF654Cdw ($399.00), MF653Cdw ($369.00), LBP633Cdw ($379.00), and LBP632Cdw ($349.00), and are also available for purchase through the Canon Online Store and select retailers.¹¹

For more information and the full list of product specifications, visit http://usa.canon.com.

About Canon USA Inc.

Canon USA Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $30.3 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2022 has ranked in the top-five overall in US patents granted for 37 consecutive years and was one of Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies in 2022. Canon USA is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com.

^{1) Limited Warranty is effective for three (3) years from date of original purchase.  Warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions.}

^{2) See website for more details.}

^{3) Supported by all new imageCLASS multifunction printers, and LBP674Cdw (print only).  Subscription to a third party cloud service required. Subject to third party cloud service provider terms and conditions.}

^{4) Wireless printing and scanning requires a working network with wireless 802.11b/g/n capability, operating at 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz. Wireless performance may vary based on terrain and distance between the printer and wireless network client.}

^{5) Page yield of included ink bottles used for initial setup is lower than the replacement ink bottles, as a certain amount of ink is consumed to fill into the print head during setup (charging the print head initially). Page yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 24712 chart and continuous printing simulation with the replacement ink bottles after initial setup. Page yield of color inks is an average yield of cyan, magenta and yellow inks combined. Page yield varies significantly depending on content printed, ink levels maintained in all four reservoirs, and other factors. Up to 6,000 (black)/7,700 (color) printed page yields are approximate using ‘default printing mode’, up to 8,300 (black)/7,700 (color) printed page yields are approximate using ‘economy printing mode’ via Windows/Mac OS driver or printer copy setting, based off document pages printed. A full set of MegaTank GI-20 ink bottles (pigment black, cyan, magenta, yellow) is equivalent to 30 standard capacity ink cartridge sets (PG-245 Black Ink Cartridge and CL-246 Color Ink Cartridges – cyan, magenta, yellow) based on print yield. Ink value savings based on MSRP (USD) of stated equivalent ink cartridge sets as of September 2022.}

^{6) Document print speeds are the averages of ESAT in Office Category Test for the default simplex mode, ISO/IEC 24734. Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, document complexity, print mode, page coverage, type of paper used etc. See www.usa.canon.com/ipm for additional details.}

^{7) Page yield of color inks is an average yield of cyan, magenta and yellow combined. Page yield of included ink bottles used for initial setup is lower than the replacement ink bottles, as a certain amount of ink is consumed into fill into the print head during setup (charging the print head initially). Actual page yield will vary significantly depending on content printed, ink levels maintained in all four reservoirs, and other factors. Page yield is the estimated value based on Canon individual test method using the ISO/IEC 24712 and ISO/IEC 19752 charts and continuous printing simulation with the full set of replacement ink bottles after initial setup.}

^{8) Limited Warranty is effective for one (1) year from date of original purchase. Limited warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions.}

^{9) Canon USA, Inc. has certified this printer as meeting the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency criteria through an EPA-recognized certification body.}

^{10) PosterArtist Online Version requires a personal computer with Internet access and a compatible Canon printer. The service is not available on some operating systems or browsers. See usa.canon.com/PosterArtist for compatibility and other details.}

^{11) Prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.}

^{with 13th Gen Intel Core Processors}

AUSTIN, TX, Feb 9, 2023 – BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, announced that its entry level APEXX E3 workstation now features 13th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors. The new CPUs offer exceptional performance for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications. BOXX is among the first workstation manufacturers to ship systems equipped with the new processors.

BOXX APEXX E3 – new CPUs offer exceptional performance for CAD, 3D design, and motion media.

“Intel is making it easier than ever for creators to translate their visions into reality with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors,” said Intel’s Roger Chandler, vice president and general manager, Creator and Workstation Solutions, Client Computing Group. “From intensive tasks like CAD and 3D modeling, to video editing and game development, BOXX APEXX E3 systems powered by Intel Core processors deliver increased performance and responsiveness for professionals who expect the most out of their systems.”

13th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors featuring performance hybrid architecture are designed to improve hardware and software efficiency and performance with multiple cores and features like Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, 20 total CPU PCIe lanes, and up to 36MB Intel Smart Cache.

BOXX APEXX E3 – lower cost, professional grade workstation.

The new 24-core Intel processor inside the economical APEXX E3 runs up to 5.8GHz max turbo frequency, while the powerful BOXX workstation also includes advanced liquid cooling, 128GB of memory, and an NVIDIA RTX A2000 GPU. Support for the latest DDR5 provides control over memory configuration, while Thunderbolt 4 support provides simple and fast peripheral connections. Offering high performance at a lower price, APEXX E3 is purpose-built for SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, and Revit, Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D, V-Ray, and other applications.

“In a challenging economy, architects, engineers, 3D designers, and motion media artists often have to choose price over performance when making computer hardware decisions,” said Bill Leasure, BOXX VP of Sales and Marketing. “APEXX E3 featuring new 13th Gen Intel Core processors is the perfect solution. It’s a lower cost workstation that is still a powerful upgrade over their current system and will keep them competitive creatively and solid financially.”

About BOXX Technologies

BOXX is the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers for engineering, product design, architecture, visual effects, animation, deep learning, and more. For 27 years, BOXX has combined record-setting performance, speed, and reliability with unparalleled industry knowledge to become the trusted choice of creative professionals worldwide.

For more information, visit www.boxx.com.

SANTA CLARA, CA, Feb 2, 2023 – NVIDIA will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 22, at 2PM PT (5PM ET) to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023, which ended January 29, 2023.

The call will be webcast live (in listen-only mode) on investor.nvidia.com. The company’s prepared remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer session, which will be limited to questions from financial analysts and institutional investors.

Ahead of the call, NVIDIA will provide written commentary on its fourth-quarter results from its CFO. This material will be posted to investor.nvidia.com immediately after the company’s results are publicly announced at approximately 1:20PM PT.

The webcast will be recorded and available for replay until the company’s conference call to discuss financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2024.

About NVIDIA

Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.

For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

LÉVIS, Canada, Feb 1, 2023 – Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. and the worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, announced today the addition of the high-accuracy handheld scanner HandySCAN BLACK|Elite Limited to the HandySCAN 3D | BLACK series lineup, already the reference in portable metrology. Developed over the last decade by optimizing manufacturing and calibration processes, working closely with suppliers and speaking with several thousands of industrial customers, this innovative handheld solution delivers unparalleled accuracy.

Design specifically to address the needs of the most demanding dimensional metrology professionals in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, the HandySCAN BLACK|Elite Limited can tackle any quality control or product development applications where tolerances require increased accuracy, while remaining portable and flexible. It is twice as accurate as The HandySCAN BLACK|Elite, assessed through an ISO 17025 accredited calibration, based on VDI/VDE part 3 standard.

Discover the characteristics of the HandySCAN BLACK|Elite Limited, this innovating handheld technology that will provide the most accurate, high-resolution and repeatable results.

• Provides an accuracy of 0.012 mm (0.0005 in).
• Offers a volumetric accuracy of 0.012 mm +0.020 mm/m (0.0005 in +0.0002 in/ft).
• Powered by smart resolution that highlights fine details and high curvature.
• Uses 11 blue lasers crosses, for an increased scanning speed on difficult surfaces.
• Boasts integrated photogrammetry, as does the whole HandySCAN 3D lineup.
• Portable, lightweight, simple and versatile it is perfect for on the go scanning in any environmental conditions.
• Ideal for Creaform application software, such as VXmodel module for scan-to-CAD, VXinspect module for dimensional inspection and VXintegrity NDT software platform for NDT applications.

This breakthrough metrology solution was fully developed and is manufactured in Creaform’s ISO 9000 headquarters in Canada, where it maintains an ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory in-house. “And through its 14 offices located around the world, says Simon Côté, product manager at Creaform, our commitment to the highest standards is supported by a global team of application engineers and technical support specialists speaking more than 30 languages, as well as more than 150 added value distributors.”

The HandySCAN BLACK|Elite Limited will be available for delivery starting March 1, 2023.

About Creaform

With headquarters and manufacturing operations in Lévis, Québec, Creaform is present in more than 85 countries, through its 14 local offices located all around the world and a network of over 125 distributors. Creaform is a business unit of AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2021 sales of $5.5 billion. Creaform celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company in 2022.

Creaform continues to develop, manufacture, and sell cutting edge 3D portable and automated measurement technologies that provide innovative solutions for applications such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation (FEA/CFD). Its products and engineering services redefine the boundaries in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, research and education.

For more information, visit www.creaform3d.com.