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Royer's Xpan 2 work boot wins Gold at A' Design Award
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Xpan 2, a Royer work boot designed by Francis Lacroix, won Gold in the Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design category at the A’ Design Award in Italy on Sept. 1, 2026. The recognition spotlights a boot built for molten-metal…
Nt5 electric scooter wins Gold at A' Scooter Design Award
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Nt5, an electric scooter by Wen Jiang, Zhou Zhou and Fanbao Meng, has won Gold in the A’ Design Award’s Scooter Design category in Como, Italy.
Dylan Medler charges through Nürburgring field before teammate’s race ends
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Dylan Medler gained 13 positions in the opening 30 minutes of today’s GT World Challenge Endurance race at the Nürburgring before a racing incident ended his team’s run. Medler now turns to the next Italian GT Endurance Championship round at Imola…
Gianni Buonsante named to lead ENIA’s AI and hospitality commission
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Fondazione ENIA appointed Gianni Buonsante coordinator of its AI & Hospitality study and research commission on Aug. 7, 2026, with a mandate to advance responsible AI adoption across hospitality, tourism and related services.
Swanson Reed buys Grant Ninja to speed up grant and tax credit cash flow
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Swanson Reed has acquired Grant Ninja, adding advance funding tools that let companies tap up to 80% of expected grant and R&D tax credit payouts before government checks arrive.
Posh Buster wins Gold at the A' Interior Design Awards
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Zarysy Jan Sekuła’s Posh Buster won Gold in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category at the A’ Design Award in Como, Italy.
Monasterace to host startup and AI event focused on local innovation
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Monasterace, Italy, will host “Intelligenza di Comunità” on 31 August with startup pitches, AI training and talks on innovation, tourism, healthcare and cultural heritage.
A' Design Awards opens 2026 entries for 3D printed product design
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened entries for its 2026 A’ International 3D Printed Forms and Products Design Awards, with submissions due Sept. 30, 2026 and results set for May 1, 2027. The competition is aimed at designers and companies…
EPHEMERA to Bring Korean Ceramic Jewelry Brand OIKEIOSIS MUSEUM to the U.S.
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EPHEMERA has named Seoul-based OIKEIOSIS MUSEUM its official U.S. retail partner, with the ceramic jewelry brand set to launch in North America in fall 2026. The rollout will include EPHEMERA’s online store, a New York pop-up and U.S.-based…
Five 3D scanning providers positioned for quality control in 2026
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Manufacturers are evaluating 3D scanners in 2026 for more than raw accuracy, with traceability, software, and automation now driving buying decisions.
A' Design Awards open 2026 entries for advanced design and design research
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A’ Design Award & Competition has opened submissions for its 2026 Advanced Design and Design Research Awards, a global contest focused on research-driven and experimental design work.
Jackery Nexus smart packaging wins A' Design Award
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Jackery Nexus, a smart digital packaging system by Wei Bai, Zhiqiang Cai and Rubo Chen, won in the A’ Design Award’s Meta, Strategic and Service Design category.
Aura Park by Jeffrey Zee wins Gold A' Design Award
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Aura Park by Jeffrey Zee has won a Gold A’ Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design for an immersive project in Hangzhou’s West Lake district.
Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam wins Gold A' Design Award
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Reolink Innovation Limited won the Gold A’ Design Award for its Solar Floodlight Cam in the Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design category.
Changan Nevo Q05 wins Gold A' Design Award
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Chongqing Changan Automobile’s Changan Nevo Q05 has won Gold in the A’ Design Award’s Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles category.
World Woman Foundation sets Venice Film Festival leadership event for Sept. 7
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World Woman Foundation will host World Woman Venice Agenda on Sept. 7, 2026, at The Home of The Human Safety Net in Venice during the Venice Film Festival.
Franco Oblatore launches first international music challenge pitting AI against human intelligence
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Italian entrepreneur and pianist Franco Oblatore has announced the first international music challenge focused on AI versus human intelligence.
Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO heads to Brisbane dinner showcase
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Prosciutto di Carpegna PDO will be featured at an exclusive dinner at OTTO Brisbane on 7 September, introducing around 100 media and food guests to the Italian cured ham’s flavor, hand-slicing tradition and kitchen versatility.
SAGA Restaurant & Bar opens oceanfront dining at Viking Sunset Studios in Bali
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SAGA Restaurant & Bar has opened on Beraban Beach in Tabanan, Bali, inside Viking Sunset Studios, pairing Italian-Indonesian fusion dining with an oceanfront infinity pool and underwater bar seating.
Ezio Fusco publishes third book on food, family and emigration
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Dublin author Ezio Fusco has released his third book, a personal account of how food helped an Italian immigrant family stay connected across four generations in Ireland.
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