Month: 2025-10

PARIS, Oct 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Owkin today announces the launch of K Pro, its co-pilot bringing advanced agentic AI to biomedical research and drug development. K Pro helps pharmaceutical companies and biotechs make smarter decisions across the discovery and development pipeline, increase clinical success rates, and deliver decision-grade, data-driven biological insights fast enough to change program trajectories.Owkin K ProOwkin K Pro - the Agentic AI Co-Pilot for BiopharmaBuilt on a decade of Owkin's AI innovation and in close collaboration with leading academic and industry partners, K Pro is a scientist-first co-pilot, accessible to both researchers and executives. Through natural language interaction, users can ask complex biological questions and receive actionable, clinically relevant answers, unifying fragmented workflows into an insight-driven research experience.At its core, K Pro integrates Owkin Zero, a fine-tuned biological LLM that performs biological reasoning with higher performance than other leading LLMs (read the full paper). Leveraging high-quality, multimodal biomedical datasets, K Pro gives researchers access to one of the deepest, curated, AI-ready multimodal oncology datasets available (including MOSAIC). Biopharma and academic clients can securely upload their proprietary datasets to leverage K Pro's advanced AI reasoning and data analysis.Thomas Clozel, MD, Owkin Co-founder and CEO, said: "K Pro brings us closer to intelligence that evolves with the complexity of biology. By combining advanced biological reasoning with an agentic co-pilot architecture, it represents a key step towards our mission of achieving Biological Artificial Super Intelligence (BASI), AI capable of modelling and engineering biology beyond what humans are capable of to deliver transformative therapies to patients faster."K Pro has already accelerated internal drug target identification by 70% (from 12+ months to 3 months); built an IND-ready asset positioning strategy in hours instead of months of traditional analysis; and written a specialist review in one day, which was later published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.K Pro builds upon Owkin's proven approach to agentic AI biomedical discovery, validated through collaborations with leading pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi.Ben Mellows, managing director at the biotech company Micregen, used Owkin K to formulate his investor pitch and shared his experience: "We wanted to get our product pitch across to investors. That process could take weeks to work through with all of our experts, but Owkin K really helped. It assimilated all the information we provided evidencing how our regenerative stem cell-derived platform and products could have a major impact on healthcare and delivered a clear story tailored to investors from different backgrounds. The literature set is huge. I would say the task would have been nearly impossible to achieve at the scale that Owkin K handled in just a few work sessions."Owkin's AI has already delivered results for pharmaceutical clients, including: preventing Phase 2 clinical trial futility by identifying high-risk combination therapy populations; discovering new multimodal disease endotypes; reducing trial duration by three years (35%) by identifying the right patient segment to inform enrolment and identifying novel oncology targets.About Owkin:Owkin is an AI company on a mission to solve the complexity of biology. It is building the first Biology Super Intelligence (BASI) by combining powerful biological large language models, multimodal patient data, and agentic software. At the heart of this system is Owkin K, an AI co-pilot and its new LLM finetuned on biology called Owkin Zero, used by researchers, clinicians, and drug developers to better understand biology, validate scientific hypotheses, and deliver better diagnostics and therapies faster.About the State of Agentic AI in Biopharma Report:To ensure K Pro addresses the real-world challenges facing pharma, Owkin partnered with STAT Brand Studio to produce the State of the Nation report, surveying over 200 pharma executives (full report here). Nearly half of respondents identified overcoming data challenges as the area where agentic AI could deliver the greatest value. Early discovery, clinical trial optimisation, and translational research were also highlighted as top priorities, underscoring the immediate need for agentic AI solutions that translate complex biomedical data into actionable insights.Contact InformationAlistair JenningsMarketing Director: Contentalistair.jennings@owkin.com+447983972126SOURCE: Owkin Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

聖地亞哥, 2025年10月15日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司（GA-ASI）與韓國行業領軍企業韓華宇航於10月14日簽署協議，將合作開發“灰鷹® 短距起降”（Gray Eagle® STOL，簡稱 GE STOL）無人機系統（UAS）。這項具有里程碑意義的協議標誌著美韓防務合作進入新階段，合作範圍超越了傳統的同盟架構，旨在提供下一代無需跑道的無人機解決方案，以應對不斷變化的任務需求，並為指揮官提供更大的作戰靈活性。這項交易標誌著 GA-ASI 與韓華之間聯合開發與聯合生產計劃的啟動，相關工作將立即展開。GE STOL 將面向全球客戶銷售，包括韓國國防部及美國國防部。根據協議，雙方將共同設計並製造具備量產代表性的 GE STOL 無人機。首飛預計於 2027 年進行，首批交付計劃在 2028 年完成。目前，由 GA-ASI 資金支持的原型機已成功試飛，顯示出該項目從研發到交付的快速推進能力。憑藉值得信賴的“灰鷹”系列基礎與前瞻性投資，該合作夥伴關係將以最低風險、最快速度實現作戰能力部署。GA-ASI 與韓華宇航將在設計階段保持密切合作，並在韓國建立生產設施，用於 GE STOL 的總裝與製造工作；GA-ASI 將負責最終系統整合。同時，GA-ASI 將繼續在聖地亞哥生產其其他“灰鷹”型號。“GA-ASI 與韓華承諾將持續投資這一項目，並在韓國建立研發與生產能力。”GA-ASI 總裁大衛·R·亞歷山大（David R. Alexander）表示，“我們將充分利用兩家公司各自的專業優勢，迅速將 Gray Eagle STOL 推向全球市場。”Gray Eagle STOL 是同級別中唯一具備真正跑道獨立性的中空長航時無人機系統（UAS），可在半硬化地面起降，包括土路、空曠場地、沙灘和停車場等。這種獨特能力極大拓展了其作戰部署的靈活性，使其能夠執行多任務作戰，包括偵察、監視與目標獲取（RSTA）、反無人機作戰，以及與載人機協同作戰（MUM-T）等任務，同時利用 GE STOL 的模組化開放系統架構實現更高的作戰適應性。在使用名為 Mojave 的 GE STOL 驗證機過程中，GA-ASI 創下了多項航空史上的“首次”紀錄。其中包括 2024 年的一次演示——GA-ASI 與韓華 合作，將 Mojave 從韓國海軍兩棲攻擊艦 獨島號（ROKS Dokdo, LPH-6111） 上成功起飛，當時該艦正在韓國浦項外海航行。此外，Mojave 還於 2023 年英國航空母艦 威爾士親王號（HMS Prince of Wales）上完成了起降測試，2024 年在美國亞利桑那州 尤馬試驗場（Yuma Proving Ground） 進行了實彈射擊測試，並於 2023 年完成了土質跑道起降測試。這些成果突顯了 GA-ASI 在“跑道獨立性”和“作戰靈活性”方面的重大技術突破。該項目是韓華在其無人機（UAS）業務領域戰略投資計劃的一部分。此項承諾與 GA-ASI 在無人機領域的持續投入相結合，體現了兩家公司“超前於客戶需求進行投資”的戰略方針。通過國際成本分攤機制，雙方能夠有效降低風險及全生命週期成本，從而確保在韓國及全球範圍內按時交付新一代無人機解決方案。韓華宇航總裁兼首席執行官 Jae-il Son 表示：“在韓國與美國聯合生產 GE STOL 不僅將創造大量就業機會，還將幫助韓華在相關領域吸引並培養專業人才，推動韓國國內無人機產業生態的發展。憑藉我們覆蓋戰鬥機發動機、雷達與航空電子設備等領域的綜合實力，韓華正邁向成為一家能夠從設計、生產到維護全流程執行的綜合性無人機公司。”GA-ASI 與韓華攜手，正共同打造一款低風險、資金支持充足、以創新為驅動的無人機解決方案，為各國指揮官提供更快、更經濟且前所未有的靈活作戰能力。關於 GA-ASI通用原子航空系統公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.，GA-ASI）是全球領先的無人航空系統（UAS）製造商。GA-ASI 的 Predator® 系列無人機已累計超過 900 萬飛行小時，並在過去 30 年內持續服役，旗下機型包括 MQ-9A Reaper®、MQ-1C Gray Eagle® 25M、MQ-20 Avenger® 以及 MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®。公司致力於提供長航時、多任務解決方案，以實現持續的態勢感知與快速打擊能力。欲了解更多資訊，請訪問 www.ga-asi.com。Avenger、EagleEye、Grey Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 是 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 在美國和/或其他國家註冊的商標。聯絡方式GA-ASI 媒體關係asi-mediarelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101來源: General Atomics Copyright 2025 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Spritzer Malaysia champions the importance of mindful hydration choices in modern living, reaffirms commitment to support Malaysians’ wellness, confidence, and vitalityPhoto 1: Spritzer Brand Ambassador Anna Jobling stars in a new brand film titled “Discover the Secret to Your Best You”KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer Bhd (“Spritzer”), Malaysia’s leading natural mineral water brand, is inviting all Malaysians to discover the secret to your best you through silica-rich hydration. Its latest SILIQA campaign shines a spotlight on how silicon dioxide, also known as Silica—the unsung hero that is naturally present in Spritzer Natural Mineral Water—boosts collagen production for better skin, joint and overall wellness. Spritzer’s SILIQA campaign also encourages consumers to transform everyday hydration habits into a conscious act of self-care and improvement by shifting from hydrating on autopilot to making mindful choices about the water they drink every day.Shiao Chan, Spritzer’s Head of Marketing said, “At Spritzer, we believe that what you drink significantly shapes how you feel and look, inside and out. Currently, most consumers instinctively reach for familiar or conveniently displayed water brands without considering their functional benefits. SILIQA seeks to reframe this thinking, especially how hydration, a simple and basic part of our everyday lives, is one of most powerful and important steps to overall wellness and becoming Your Best You. Backed and verified by scientific and medical professionals, Spritzer’s water contains safe and beneficial amounts of silica that can naturally be absorbed and used to your benefit as the key to unlocking radiance, vigour, and resilience.”Experience SILIQA for yourselfThe SILIQA campaign highlights the vital link between silica and collagen through a new brand film titled “Discover the Secret to Your Best You”, starring Spritzer brand ambassador Anna Jobling. The video showcases the natural benefits of silica-rich hydration — enhanced skin elasticity and glow, smoother movement and flexibility, and stronger vitality. Watch the video now on Spritzer’s official YouTube and Instagram pages.Photo 2: The SILIQA LED Glass Truck which will be travelling across Klang Valley, Penang, Johor, and Melaka for the roadshowTo bring the SILIQA experience closer to consumers, Spritzer’s integrated, national campaign will feature the new brand film across TV, digital out-of-home (DOOH) locations, and major online platforms. The campaign will also be supported by nationwide consumer touchpoints via an interactive SILIQA LED Glass Truck roadshow from 28 October to 10 December 2025. The same truck will be at Lot 10 Premier Terrace, Kuala Lumpur from 31 October to 2 November 2025, and will travel across Klang Valley, Penang, Johor, and Melaka for the rest of the roadshow. The full schedule and locations available on the campaign microsite.Likewise, the roadshow is designed to reinforce silica’s role in supporting skin, joint, and overall body health, the interactive roadshow features an immersive ball pit experience and a fun board game for all ages. Visitors can also share their experiences on social media to stand a chance to win exclusive prizes.Photo 3: The collection of four (4) limited-edition SILIQA Squad Plushies available for redemptionSpritzer fans can look forward to the limited-edition collection of four (4) SILIQA Squad Plushies. Each of these collectibles represent one of silica’s natural benefits: skin glow, joint flexibility, bone strength, and healthy hair. By purchasing a minimum of RM15 worth of Spritzer Natural Mineral Water products from 24 October to 21 December 2025, fans can redeem the plushies at selected pickleball courts across the Klang Valley (while stocks last).With SILIQA, Spritzer reaffirms its position as a pioneer and consumers’ choice in the Malaysian bottled water industry—championing hydration that goes beyond refreshment to deliver science-backed beauty and wellness benefits.For more details regarding the SILIQA campaign and Spritzer’s products, visit the official website at www.spritzer.com.my/About SpritzerSpritzer, Malaysia’s No.1 bottled water brand since 1989, sources its water from a 430-acre tropical rainforest in Taiping. The water undergoes a natural filtration process through underground rocks for over 15 years, enriching it with essential minerals like Silica, which benefits skin, bones, hair, and nails.As a leader in smart manufacturing, we use advanced technology to ensure quality and safety. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Tested annually by SIRIM, our products are free from microplastics.Spritzer offers a full range of products, from Natural Mineral Water and Sparkling Water to Distilled Water and Fruit-flavoured Beverages, catering to every lifestyle and occasion. With a vision to become a circular brand by 2030, we are committed to sustainability and delivering quality you can trust.Spritzer—nature, innovation, and sustainability in every bottle. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my.For media inquiries please contact:Farah ShahrulSenior Executive, Narro CommunicationsE: farah@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdE: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com