CBIS News 12/27/2016 - 0.0616

Electra's Latest Win: A $4.7M USAF Experiment Forget your typical aviation story, folks. Electra Defense just scored a whopping $4.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. The goal? To push the boundaries of hybrid-electric aircraft tech, specifically their Ultra-Short Takeoff and Landing (Ultra-STOL) capabilities. This isn't about pie-in-the-sky...

Trimble Connect's Bold Move in AI In the relentless world of construction, where risk is as common as a hard hat, Trimble's rolling out some heavy-duty AI capabilities. Today, at the annual Trimble Dimensions bash in Las Vegas, the bigwigs at Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) flashed their latest trick: Trimble Connect's AI arsenal. It's not just a software upgrade; it's practically...

A New Phase in Foam Blowing Agents You don’t come across a true leap in materials technology every day, and that’s exactly what's unfolding with Solstice Advanced Materials' latest venture. They’re not just talking the talk; they've hit a milestone in developing a next-gen foam blowing agent. This isn't just another tweak in a spreadsheet—it's a potential pivot in...

Out in Silicon Valley, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword, the National Society of Autism Professionals (NSAP) is stirring the pot with some serious leadership moves. Just this month, they cobbled together their inaugural board of directors—a gathering of eight experts from every corner of the autism field you can think of. They’re not playing small ball, no...

Finding Clarity Amid Chaos When life throws the unexpected, some folks crumble, but others, like Joyce L. Skala, sift through the rubble for clarity. Her debut memoir, "There's No Such Thing as Bad," weaves through personal chaos—embracing trauma and loss like a late-night poker game where the house always wins. Born from the charred memories of her family's home...

Introduction to the Future of Solar Living Just when you thought you'd seen it all, along comes Outer Spaces with their OS1—a solar pavilion and battery deck that looks at residential energy with fresh eyes. Debuting at the RE+ 2026 in Las Vegas, this isn't just another gizmo. This is about bringing solar power to your backyard without making your roof look like it...

Alfred Lomas' Transformation Fuels Lasting Change Once upon a time, Alfred Lomas was known as a brawler in the rough patches of South L.A., running with gangs and entangled in violence. But the story flipped, and instead of leaning into chaos, Lomas leaned into hope. That personal turnaround isn't just a headline—it's the crux behind Inner City Visions (ICV), the...

CPT Changes: A New Era for Dermatology? Get this: the American Medical Association's revisions to the CPT codes could be just the spark LASEROPTEK's been waiting for. Landing on the desk is the 2027 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set which clarifies how docs report targeted UVB laser treatments. We're talking about codes 96920–96922, now clear as crystal,...

Revolution in Sleep Health The paper has officially announced a promising shift in sleep apnea treatment. Eli Lilly's Foundayo, revealed through a Phase 3 clinical program, is looking to tackle obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with unprecedented potential. Forget the traditional methods—this small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist could be a game changer for folks plagued by...

Chipotle's BOGO Charade: A Tattooed Affair You've got to hand it to Chipotle—they know how to turn heads and wallets with their quirky promotions. The upcoming 'Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag' offer is a prime example of how they ride the cultural zeitgeist as they gear up for another record-breaking day on Friday, November 13. And seriously, with tattoos in play, they're...