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The FDA has finalized guidance on premarket submission requirements for weight loss medical devices, covering non-clinical testing, clinical study design, and benefit-risk analysis. Developers of intragastric implants, aspiration therapy systems, and neuromodulators will want to review the agency's recommendations closely.

Southwest Antennas, a designer and manufacturer of rugged RF and microwave antenna solutions for military, public safety, and unmanned systems applications, has joined HEICO Corporation's Electronic Technologies Group. CEO Ben Culver retains a minority stake and will continue leading the Poway, California-based company.

Advanced Test Equipment Corporation (ATEC) has joined Eddyfi Robotics' Preferred Rental Supplier program, adding advanced robotic inspection systems — including the Versatrax — to its rental fleet. The partnership gives energy sector and industrial customers flexible, capital-free access to Eddyfi's confined space robotic inspection solutions.

The FCC has adopted new rules to accelerate high‑speed network deployment, eliminating certain filing requirements and streamlining technology transition processes. The changes also grant blanket authority to grandfather legacy services, freeing resources to expand modern broadband infrastructure and transition communities away from outdated copper networks.

NASA has confirmed the disintegration of Van Allen Probe A during its reentry over the Pacific after nearly 14 years in orbit. Launched in 2012 to study Earth’s radiation belts, the probes far exceeded their expected mission life before being shut down in 2019.

The WSEN‑PDMS is a highly accurate differential pressure sensor offering ±1 mbar precision, 16‑bit resolution, and flexible analog or digital interfaces. With multiple nozzle options, broad MCU compatibility, and a –25°C to +85°C operating range, it supports HVAC, filtration, automation, and medical applications.

ITG’s PM1201C081 Series is an ultra‑low‑profile 5mm dual‑channel power block delivering 80A per phase with a 37.5% boost in power density. Its compact footprint, strong thermal performance, and integrated protection features make it ideal for high‑density data center, telecom, and networking applications.

The FCC is preparing to vote on a proposal that would restrict the use of offshore call centers by U.S.-based communications providers. The plan would impose new requirements for language proficiency, disclosure, onshore call transfer, and handling of sensitive customer data.

OPEX Corporation has completed a Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Readiness Assessment with ONEKEY as part of its CRA Fast Start program. The assessment validated OPEX’s secure development practices and identified targeted improvements to support upcoming EU cybersecurity compliance requirements.

ETSI has released the first version of OpenOP, an open-source operator platform enabling telco cloud network federation and 6G experimentation. OpenOP Release 1 supports CAMARA APIs, edge cloud orchestration, and AI-driven capability exposure for developers, operators, and research communities.