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Ensuring confident homeownership and adding value to the client experience underpin the latest innovative features in home inspection. Buyers who are more informed about the home theyre considering, are more likely to be comfortable with their decision in both the short- and long-term. Even in todays often overheated market, the opportunity for client education should not be overlooked.

Virtual tours are a growing part of the buying and selling experience for good reason. But what if the concept of a virtual tour is applied to the home inspection to create an enhanced virtual visual inspection record? Areas of concern indicated during the home inspection can be highlighted visually so clients are able to clearly see and understand conditions that need to be addressed. These visuals can also be easily shared with qualified professionals for estimating recommended repairs. You will also save time by reducing the need to make repeated visits to the property.

Expanded client knowledge about a home is good for them and good for you. Knowledgeable clients have greater peace of mind which reflects well on you, too. Applying new technology in the home inspection and reporting helps clients with their buying decision and provides information and resources they can use now and long into the future.

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D-Fend Solutions, the leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, counter-drone takeover technology, today announced that its flagship product,EnforceAir, helped safeguard Pope Francis, 90 bishops, 500 priests and anestimated crowdof 60,000 worshippers during Holy Mass inSlovakia.

The Ministry of Interior ofSlovakiacooperated with D-Fend Solutions to protect the Pope, his retinue and attendees from the threat of rogue drones throughout multiple events inSlovakiafromSeptember 12-15, 2021, culminating in an open-air Mass in atn, a town that is home to the National Marian Shrine.

EnforceAir was deployed with itsGround-Level Tacticalkit, to provide 360-degree coverage.

In addition to the overflowing crowd, there were several counter-drone security challenges, including many antennas and communications systems in the area, with an associated high radio frequency (RF) interference environment. Several drones were identified near the event, but the local police immediately identified them as authorized and friendly. EnforceAir recognizes and permits authorized drones to operate in the airspace, even while mitigating rogue drones.

A previously unseendo-it-yourselfdrone was detected by EnforceAir during the Mass. The police decided to mitigate the potential threat and considered using a jammer-based solution. They quickly decided against it, as jammers could potentially disrupt communications systems operating in the area and they were concerned about halting media transmissions surrounding the Popes address during the Mass, as well as disrupting security base stations, which could be a security risk.

EnforceAir fended off the rogue drone, sending it back to its original takeoff position, far away from the large crowd.

Protecting such a high-profile event is of the utmost importance, so we wanted to utilize a counter-drone technology that is best suited for crowded events and sensitive situations, said a representative of the office responsible for the Popes protection during his stay inSlovakia. EnforceAir took control of the rogue drone that threatened the potential safety of the Pope, the crowd and the VIPs in attendance, quickly and easily.

It is an honor to be trusted with safeguarding such important events and to assist our homeland security and law enforcement customers, said Zohar Halachmi, D-Fends Chairman and CEO. The best practices we have learned from having clients use our technology to protect VIPs at massive events worldwide have been incorporated into EnforceAir, facilitating a seamless, end-to-end drone incident lifecycle.

About D-Fend Solutions

D-Fend Solutionsis the leading counter-drone takeover technology provider, enabling full control, safety and continuity during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive environments, to overcome both current and emerging drone threats. With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir, the companys flagship offering, focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in military, public safety, airport, prison, major event and critical infrastructure environments. D-Fend Solutions technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is in deployment at high-tier U.S. government agenciesincluding with U.S. military, federallaw enforcement and homeland security bodies as well as major international airports globally. EnforceAir autonomously executes RF, cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for a safe landing and outcome, ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce, transportation, and everyday life.

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Many bank branches in Mercer County and surrounding areas have recently closed or plan to close. MercerMe wondered why, so we asked Mercer County Commissioner, Nina Melker, who is a banker in her day job.

She shared:, PNC closed a branch in Hamilton and Investors plans to close four or five branches in the coming year in Hamilton, Robbinsville, and Lawrence. According to Melker, the reasons for these closings are primarily financial and technological.

Banks are merging and consolidating, which is the reason for closing branches, Melker explained describes, It is a general trend, and many larger banks are reviewing geographically to determine needs, as many branch locations (which belong to the same bank) are in close proximity to each other. By closing branches, larger banks anticipate still serving the same customers in an area but doing so with less upkeep. These banks and other ones will likely continue to close physical branches depending on need.

Financials are not the only reason for these recent closings, however. Melker explained, COVID showed banks that customers can bank online. Mobile banking and use of ATMs have reduced the traffic in branches, which reduces the need for actual branch locations. Put simply, this recent trend is a sign of the times with changes due to expanding technology.

So, will new physical bank branches replace old ones? Melker believes this is a likelihood even with expanding technology.

New bank branches are a possibility if a bank has no locations in an area and is expanding. For instance, Melker cites William Penn Bank, a Pennsylvania and South Jersey bank, as an example. William Penn Bank is expanding into Mercer and opening a branch in Hamilton; taking over a closed PNC location, said Melker. Thus, despite new technology changing the banking industry, physical branches will likely continue to be accessible in the future.

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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) The Academy of Careers and Technology in Beckley hosted its annual Festival of Trees Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

Kids in each program work together to decorate a special tree that represents tools and skills theyll use in their future careers. Principal Charles Pack Jr. said its a tradition that allows students to use what theyve learned in a fun and creative way.

Each program here at ACT builds a tree that sort of reflects the skills and materials they use in their every day class for what ever skill theyre learning, explained Pack Jr. The electrical program built a house, wired it up with full junction boxes, and the electricity works and controls the lights. Our masonry program built one out of block and brick and cement decorated up to look like a tree.

You can vote for your favorite tree starting Wednesday, December 15, 2021, on ACTs website.

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Last week, it was announced police in South Wales and Gwent would be the first in the UK to deploy real-time facial recognition technology (FRT) in a mobile app.

The app allows police officers to rapidly identify a person of interest even if the individual provides false or misleading information. This in turn reduces the risk of mistaken identity and unnecessary trips to the police station to confirm an individuals identity.

Read more: Facial recognition technology is expanding rapidly across Australia. Are our laws keeping pace?

Globally, police agencies are either adopting or trialling various forms of FRT to assist in law enforcement.

In the US, the FBI has used facial recognition technologies to identify individuals involved in the 2021 Capitol riots. In the UK, Londons Metropolitan Police are using FRT in real-time (or live) CCTV cameras to identify people on police wanted lists.

In Australia, there has been a lack of transparency about which agencies are using facial recognition technologies and how these are being used. While all Australian policing agencies are reportedly using or trialling these technologies, New South Wales Police officially acknowledge it on their web page. They have reportedly used the technology to help identify lawbreaking protesters.

The Northern Territory Police have even won an award for their face recognition project, which reportedly identifies suspects in under ten seconds at their watchhouse.

Facial recognition technology offers police a quick, efficient and less subjective way of identifying persons of interest. Police capture a persons image using devices such as CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras, or smart glasses.

Once your image is captured, the unique biometric features of your face can be matched to an existing police database. These databases are usually created from mug shots and publicly available data (such as social media posts).

The technology allows for individuals to be tracked across multiple locations and times. Interestingly, the technology can also correctly identify a single person in a large crowd.

Taking the human perspective out of the equation also helps to reduce the potential for inaccuracies in memory and misidentification that can occur in more traditional ways of identifying persons of interest.

However, the technology is not always accurate. Indeed, an independent study found the FRT used in a trial by Metropolitan Police was inaccurate 81% of the time.

The police use of FRT also raises consent and privacy issues. One study found over 60% of the public valued being able to go about their business and run errands without always being photographed.

Read more: Why the government's proposed facial recognition database is causing such alarm

Most Australians do not often come into direct contact with police and, therefore, have little first-hand knowledge of policing practices. Consequently, the main source of information about police comes from the media, and social media in particular. How the media frame a story can shape our opinions of the topic.

Our study of 203 YouTube videos examined how YouTubers were discussing police use of facial recognition technology and the emotions evoked by the language being used in the posts.

It found the majority (61%) of posts were positive about both the technology and the police.

When the sentiment was negative, it was focused on corporations supplying the technology to police, rather than the police themselves.

In our other study, we dug deeper to examine the public commentary posted to the YouTube videos. Despite the positive message being delivered, we found viewers were raising a number of concerns.

They tended to be sceptical of police using the technology before a crime has been committed (for example, surveilling crowds in public spaces). More specifically, they worried this could lead to police overreaching into private citizens rights and freedoms.

On the other hand, viewers were mostly supportive of police using facial recognition technology after a crime has occurred (for example, to identify offenders in the Capitol riots or to find missing persons). They talked about this in terms of the technologys ability to protect public safety.

Overall, the public tend to be wary of any new technology introduced by the police, and facial recognition is no exception.

However, police and authorities can easily address some of these concerns by being transparent and accountable when using facial recognition technologies and communicate policing practices to the public as part of this transparency.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., December 15, 2021--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, is launching four payloads on SpaceXs 24th cargo resupply services (CRS) mission for NASA to the International Space Station (ISS) focused on advanced materials manufacturing and plant science experiments in low-Earth orbit. SpaceX CRS-24 mission is scheduled to lift off on Tuesday, December 21 at 5:06 a.m. EST from Launch Complex 39A at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

"The Redwire capabilities launching on this mission signal an exciting opportunity to increase the throughput of in space manufacturing and life sciences R&D in space," said Andrew Rush, President & COO of Redwire. "Over the past 15 months, weve launched four new manufacturing capabilities to the space station and are launching three plant biology experiments on this mission alone. Redwires expanded capabilities are working to accelerate technology development and scientific discovery that will improve life on Earth and drive a space-for-Earth economy."

Redwire will host an in-person "Launch & Learn" media luncheon at 1 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 20 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to discuss the companys four payloads launching on this mission. Media will have the opportunity to learn more about the Redwire technology being launched and speak with subject matter experts. Media wishing to attend the luncheon must contact Tere Riley at: Tere.Riley@redwirespace.com.

The Redwire technology launching on this mission includes in-space manufacturing technology and plant biology experiments from the companys latest acquisition, Techshot, which demonstrates the breadth of Redwires on-orbit capabilities to accelerate more scientific discovery and deliver more beneficial products to Earth.

Turbine Superalloy Casting Module

Redwire will be launching the Turbine Superalloy Casting Module (TSCM), a commercial in-space manufacturing device designed to provide proof-of-principle for polycrystalline superalloy part manufacturing in microgravity for terrestrial use. Applications for this technology include turbine engines in industries such as aerospace and power generation. TSCM was developed in partnership with NASAs ISS Research Integration Office at Johnson Space Center.

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MVP-PLANT-01

MVP-PLANT-01 is an investigation launching on SpaceX-24 that will use Redwires Multi-Use Variable-Gravity Platform (MVP) to profile and monitor shoot and root development of plants in microgravity to understand the regulatory mechanisms involved in plant responses to a novel environment. MVP-PLANT-01 can contribute designing plants to withstand extreme terrestrial environments and long-duration spaceflight. The investigation will also validate Redwire MVP Phytofuge experiment modules for future plant investigations on the ISS. The Phytofuge module is one of several different experiment modules developed for use in conjunction with the MVP facility. The modules were developed by Redwire engineers to enable early-stage seedling plant growth in a variable gravity environment.

Veggie PONDS-03R

Also launching on SpaceX-24 is Veggie PONDS-03R, a technology demonstration that explores how plants respond to microgravity and demonstrates technology for reliable vegetable production on orbit. This flight will also validate the Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System (PONDS) hardware, which was originally developed by Tupperware Brands and validated by recently acquired Techshot. The PONDS hardware is designed for flight inside NASAs Vegetable Production System (Veggie) facility. PONDS can grow a wide variety of plants in space and requires far less monitoring and maintenance time from flight crews than other passive plant growth devices.

Unlocking the Cotton Genome to Precision Genetics

Also as part of the SpaceX-24 mission, Redwire is working with researchers from Clemson University to support the Unlocking the Cotton Genome to Precision Genetics (Plant Habitat-05) investigation, which will utilize the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH), an automated plant growth facility managed by Redwire that is used to conduct bioscience research aboard ISS. The investigation will cultivate several cotton genotypes from cotton plant tissue cultures exposed to spaceflight. This project is sponsored by the ISS National Lab and stems from a previous Cotton Sustainability Challenge. The knowledge gained from the investigation could enable the growth of cotton plants that more efficiently use water and adapt to changing environments.

To learn more about the science and technology that Redwire is launching on SpaceXs 24 cargo resupply mission, visit: http://www.redwirespace.com

About Redwire

Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW) is a leader in space infrastructure for the next generation space economy, with valuable IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. With decades of flight heritage combined with the agile and innovative culture of a commercial space platform, Redwire is uniquely positioned to assist its customers in solving the complex challenges of future space missions. For more information, please visit http://www.redwirespace.com.

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DUBLIN, Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Anti-counterfeit Packaging Market (Mass Encoding, RFID, Tamper Evidence, Hologram, Forensic Markers), End-use Industry ( Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Electrical & Electronics, Automotive, Luxury goods), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global market for anti-counterfeit packaging is projected to grow from USD 117.2 billion in 2021 to reach USD 211.3 billion by 2026, at an estimated CAGR of 12.5%.

The anti-counterfeit packaging market is driven by factors such as rise in counterfeit products in the market, increasing brand awareness, cognizance amongst buyers about product information, the growing e-commerce industry, developments in printing technologies, and concerns regarding the impact of counterfeit packaging on the brand image of products and consumer health. The growing pharmaceutical & healthcare sector is projected to be the fastest-growing end-use Industry in the forecast period.

Due to stringent laws & regulations enacted by the government and increasing importance given to package security by manufacturers, the demand for anti-counterfeit packaging technologies is projected to grow in this sector. Further, recent incidences of counterfeit medicines being caught in both developed and emerging economies have pushed for demand for anti-counterfeit packaging solutions. Emerging markets, such as the Asia-Pacific region, also contributed to an increase in the application of anti-counterfeit packaging. High set-up costs is the major restraint for the anti-counterfeit packaging industry.

RFID technology of the technology segment projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The RFID technology from the technology segment is projected to grow at the highest rate between 2021 and 2026. The RFID technology reads and captures information stored on the tag attached to the product. RFID are used extensively in the packaging industry as they include tags, readers, and software services. By using tags and readers, products can be traced in seconds; this helps improve and track the supply chain process from production through distribution and retailing.

In terms of both value and volume, the Asia Pacific anti-counterfeit packaging market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

In terms of value and volume, the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2026 due to the strong demand from countries such as China, India, and Japan. Factors, including an increase in the demand for authentic products, awareness amongst buyers regarding banes of counterfeit products, developments in packaging technologies, and increasing counterfeiting activities, are expected to drive the market for anti-counterfeit packaging market in the Asia Pacific region.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights4.1 Developed Economies to Witness Higher Demand for Anti-Counterfeit Packaging4.2 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by Technology4.3 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by End-Use Industry4.4 APAC Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by End-Use Industry and Country4.5 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by Key Countries

5 Market Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Market Dynamics5.2.1 Drivers5.2.1.1 Laws & Regulations Enforced by Governments5.2.1.2 Increase in the Focus of Manufacturers on Brand Protection5.2.1.3 Track & Trace Technology to Maintain an Efficient Supply Chain5.2.1.4 Growth of the Parent Industry5.2.2 Restraints5.2.2.1 Existence of Technologies That are Non-Deterrent to Counterfeiters5.2.2.2 Huge Setup Cost5.2.3 Opportunities5.2.3.1 Growing Demand from Emerging Economies5.2.3.2 Remote Authentication of Products5.2.3.3 Surge in Sales of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Products5.2.4 Challenges5.2.4.1 Spreading Awareness Regarding Anti-Counterfeit Technologies for Brand Protection5.2.4.2 High R&D Investment5.3 Value Chain5.4 Yc, Ycc Shift

6 Impact of COVID-19 on Packaging Industry6.1 Introduction6.2 COVID-19 Forecasting, by Technology6.3 COVID-19 Forecasting, by Application6.4 Gainers, by Top End-Use Industries6.4.1 Healthcare6.4.2 Food & Beverage6.4.3 Personal Care6.5 Losers, by Top End-Use Industries6.5.1 Luxury Goods6.5.2 Electrical & Electronics6.6 Gainers, by Top Technologies6.6.1 Aseptic Packaging6.6.2 Intelligent/Smart Packaging6.7 Losers, by Top Technologies6.7.1 Non-Automated Technology6.7.2 Packaging Robots and Equipment for Bulk Packaging

7 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by Technology7.1 Introduction7.1.1 Serialization/Track and Trace Technologies7.1.2 Overt, Covert, and Forensic Features7.1.3 Tamper Evidence Feature7.2 Mass Encoding7.2.1 Barcodes7.2.2 Digital Mass Serialization7.2.3 Digital Mass Encryption7.3 Rfid (Radio Frequency Identification)7.4 Holograms7.5 Forensic Markers7.6 Tamper-Evident Technology7.7 Others

8 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by End-Use Industry8.1 Introduction8.2 Food & Beverage8.3 Pharmaceutical8.4 Apparel & Footwear8.5 Automotive8.6 Cosmetics & Personal Care8.7 Electrical & Electronics8.8 Luxury Goods8.9 Others

9 Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Market, by Region

10 Competitive Landscape10.1 Overview10.2 Competitive Leadership Mapping10.2.1 Star Leaders10.2.2 Innovators10.2.3 Pervasive10.2.4 Emerging Companies10.3 Strength of Product Portfolio10.4 Business Strategy Excellence10.5 Market Share Analysis10.6 Competitive Scenario10.6.1 Acquisition10.6.2 Expansion10.6.3 New Product Development

11 Company Profiles11.1 Key Players11.1.1 Avery Dennison Corporation11.1.2 Ccl Industries Inc.11.1.3 3M Company11.1.4 Sato Holdings11.1.5 Dupont11.1.6 Zebra Technologies Corporation11.1.7 Intelligent Label Solutions11.1.8 Sml Group11.1.9 Sicpa Holding Sa.11.1.10 Systech International11.1.11 Applied Dna Sciences Inc.11.1.12 Alpvision S.A.11.1.13 Savi Technology, Inc.11.1.14 Authentix, Inc.11.2 Additional Companies11.2.1 Ampacet Corporation11.2.2 3D Ag11.2.3 Tracelink Inc.11.2.4 Advanced Track & Trace11.2.5 Eluceda11.2.6 Impinj, Inc11.2.7 Trutag Technologies, Inc.11.2.8 Edgyn11.2.9 Microtag Temed Ltd.11.2.10 Agfa Graphics

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