Make It Happen: Snapmaker Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary

Digital manufacturing company Snapmaker reaches its 5-year milestone and kicks off its anniversary campaign on August 2 with series of exciting activities.

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Since its inception in 2016, Snapmaker has been on a mission to bring industrial experiences of digital manufacturing to consumers. In 2017, its first all-metal 3-in-1 3D printer Snapmaker Original made its debut on Kickstarter and raised over 2.2 million dollars. Two years later, Snapmaker 2.0 was launched and raised 7.85 million dollars, making it the most funded technology project in Kickstarter’s history.

Snapmaker 5th-anniversary: Make It Happen

After fulfilling two crowdfunding campaigns, the company raised millions of dollars in series A funding in March 2021, dedicated to R&D and talent recruitment. Now in its fifth year, Snapmaker has grown from 4 to 200 employees with over 60,000 machines shipped to more than 120 countries and welcomed by makers, hobbyists, educational organizations, and small business owners.

Reflecting on 5 years in business, company CEO Daniel Chen remarked: “I take pride in what we have achieved over the last 5 years. It’s a milestone that shows our team, users, and partners believe the work we do is valuable. We wouldn’t have come so far without your unwavering support, and I would like to take this chance to express our gratitude and celebrate the significant moment together.”

“Our brand concept has shifted from “Make Anything” to “Make Something Wonderful” over the years. In the beginning, we hope to empower every user with the ability to make anything. However, life is short, and we only have limited time and energy to focus on what we’re passionate about.”

In celebration of its 5th anniversary, Snapmaker will host a series of events themed with “Make It Happen” from August to October in an effort to share with its users, partners the milestones and challenges of the last 5 years, while looking forward to future opportunities. The celebration campaign consists of online events to engage with users and win special prizes, a global anniversary sale to offer attractive discounts, and a virtual party.

As part of the celebration, Snapmaker will also make a charitable contribution to animal protection, STEAM education, and sustainability. In addition, a featuring 5th-anniversary website will also be launched to interact with different parties, sharing Snapmaker’s story, the CEO’s message, and details of the events.

Moving forward, as Daniel said, “We’ve seen exceptional growth and development over the course of the last 5 years, but there’s still a long way to go. Next up, we will continue making tools accessible to regular consumers with engineering technology to empower each individual to enjoy making, and make something wonderful. ”

About Snapmaker

Snapmaker is an innovative and fast-growing company dedicated to developing desktop digital fabrication machines. Snapmaker focuses on 3D printing, laser engraving as well as CNC carving technologies and develops high-quality, modular, and multi-functional 3D desktop machines.

Contact info

Email address: press@snapmaker.com

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EY Announces Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath of Jet It as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southeast Award Winners

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced on Thursday, July 29th that Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath, co-founders of Jet It and JetClub were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southeast Award winners. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. The award recognizes those who are unstoppable entrepreneurial leaders, excelling in talent management; degree of difficulty; financial performance; societal impact and building a values-based company; and originality, innovation and future plans. Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath were selected by an independent panel of judges, and the award was announced during the program’s virtual awards celebration on July 29, 2021.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced yesterday that Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath, co founders of Jet It and JetClub were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southeast Award winners. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.

“An amazing recognition for the entire Jet It and JetClub teams!  In less than three years of business,  our collective efforts have earned incredibly this esteemed honor. Vishal and I are so proud of the endless achievements that each team member has made happen,” said Gonzales.

Hiremath added, “On the way to our goal of changing how people travel around the world there will be many more problems to solve, challenges to overcome, and long nights to endure. Glenn and I couldn’t be more proud to lead this amazing team of professionals who embody the Jet It and JetClub values.”

For 35 years, EY US has honored entrepreneurs whose ambition, courage and ingenuity have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and positively impacted their communities. Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath will go on to become a lifetime member of the esteemed multi-industry community of award winners, with exclusive, ongoing access to the experience, insight and wisdom of fellow alumni and other ecosystem members in over 60 countries — all supported by vast EY resources.

As Southeast award winners, Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath are now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 National Awards. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced on November 13 at the Strategic Growth Forum® , one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year program has honored the inspirational leadership of entrepreneurs such as:

  • Michael Praeger, AvidXchange, Inc.
  • Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott LLC
  • Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn
  • Sara Blakely of SPANX, Inc.
  • Howard Schultz of Starbucks Corporation
  • Brad Keywell of Uptake Technologies, Inc.

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business awards program for celebrates entrepreneurs through regional and national awards programs in more than 145 cities in over 60 countries.

About Jet It
Jet It utilizes a hybrid-fractional ownership model based on days – not hours – which provides owners with the freedom to use the fleet freely at a unmatched Aviation value for private jet trouble. Jet It can customize your day as you see fit. More information can be obtained by visiting https://www.gojetit.com/

About JetClub
JetClub is an innovative business aviation company with a private jet usage model that combines the newest jet aircraft with a sharing economy to provide members with an affordable, private, fast and intelligent solution. A world class concierge team manages all travel details and provides best in class service and trip support.

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Ministry of Health approves use of Sinopharm vaccine for 3-17 age group

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has approved the emergency use of the Sinopharm vaccine for 3 to 17 age group, based on the results of clinical studies, the strict assessment to approve the emergency use of the vaccine and the local evaluation that complies with the approved regulations.

The approval for the vaccine comes as part of the UAE’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 virus, and an affirmation of its proactive approach to ensure the health and safety of community members.

 

Source: Emirates News Agency

UAE announces 1,537 new COVID-19 cases, 1,492 recoveries, 5 deaths in last 24 hours

ABU DHABI, The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 266,834 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment.

In a statement on Monday, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment. As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 1,537 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 683,914.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced five deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,956.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.

MoHAP also noted that an additional 1,492 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 661,156.

 

Source: Emirates News Agency

Manchester City renews partnership with Healthpoint

ABU DHABI, Manchester City today announced the renewal of its partnership with Healthpoint – a Mubadala Health partner and a leading centre for sports-related injury, prevention and rehabilitation, based in Abu Dhabi – which will see the organisation continue as the Official Regional Health Care Partner of Manchester City Football Club in the UAE.

The renewal today extends the partnership for a further two years and takes it into its third term, having first signed the agreement in 2014 and then renewed in 2017.

The renewed partnership will see Healthpoint and Manchester City’s medical staff continue to share insights, experience and expertise on a number of fronts that elevate care for athletes and sport lovers across the UAE. Physicians at Healthpoint and Manchester City’s medical team will also work closely to share best practice and collaborate on research projects.

During the partnership to date, Healthpoint practitioners have spent time with the Club’s Sports Science and medical teams and this will continue, as caregivers from the hospital’s sports medicine and orthopaedics centre will have the opportunity to embark on internships with the Club to further enhance the hospital’s level of care.

The renewed partnership will also continue to benefit young people across the UAE. Launched by Manchester City and Healthpoint through the partnership, the Healthy Lifestyles programme encourages children aged from nine to 11 to live a healthy and active lifestyle in a bid to reduce obesity and is delivered by Manchester City coaches based in the UAE, inspiring the next generation to live up to their full athletic potential. Since the programme’s introduction, the two organisations have engaged with over 9,500 children across all seven emirates.

Peter Laundy, Vice President of Partnerships Marketing and Creative at City Football Group, said: “Over the last six years, our partnership with Healthpoint has continued to strengthen, as has the collaboration between our sports medicine practitioners. We truly value the opportunity to connect with likeminded healthcare experts to explore the latest advancements in injury prevention and rehabilitation methods for professional athletes.”

Omar Al Naqbi, Executive Director of Healthpoint, said: “I am delighted that we are able to continue working closely with a club of Manchester City’s calibre to share strategies for injury prevention. Collaborating together will play a vital role in advancing sports medicine and care we deliver to our patients, helping them maintain their wellbeing, as well as recover faster from injuries so they can get back to doing what they love.”

 

Source: Emirates News Agency