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American exports of AI spotlighted as Boston-based startup demonstrates innovation in manufacturing for visiting business leaders from Brazil
BOSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laminar, a physical AI platform building the self-driving factory of the future, hosted a 26-person delegation at its Greentown Labs headquarters to strengthen AI and manufacturing ties between the United States and Brazil. The visit brought together Laminar's AI practitioners and influential manufacturing leaders from Brazil for a candid exchange on what it truly takes to build an AI-first manufacturing company.
The delegation was organized by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP) — the leading organization representing the industrial sector in Paraná — a major industrial hub in southern Brazil. Delegates represent diverse sectors, including Construction, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, and Wood/Forestry.
"The 'We've Always Done It This Way' era is over for manufacturing," said Annie Lu, Laminar Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. "As physical AI solutions like Laminar unlock profound EBITDA impact, manufacturing leaders must embrace a mindset shift that starts at the C-suite and spans all the way to the factory floor. Collaborating with groups like Sistema FIEP accelerates Laminar's mission to bring AI to the world's most critical manufacturing and supply chain operations around the globe."
The FIEP System delegation stated, "FIEP's mission is to strengthen the industry in our region and promote the socioeconomic development of Paraná, through Executive Education offered by the education arm of the FIEP System, known as UniSenai."
"Manufacturing leaders like the FIEP delegation know that physical AI is the solution that will turn an average factory into an elite performer," said David Lu, Laminar Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder. "The Laminar team is accelerating adoption of physical AI in the world's largest manufacturers. We're thrilled to explore these themes with FIEP and business leaders at the forefront of implementing AI into their manufacturing operations."
The event included discussions on:
- A CEO's Perspective on Using AI to Solve Today's Manufacturing Challenges: How AI in manufacturing operations delivers the largest EBITDA gains across sectors and why most manufacturers have yet to harness the full potential of AI.
- Building Physical AI Solutions for Manufacturing: The technical realities of deploying AI and machine learning on the plant floor — what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to move from pilot to production.
- Best Practice Guidelines for Adopting AI in Manufacturing: How to address challenges and prepare pilots and implementations that deliver value and address the right problems.
The delegation's visit was supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of broader efforts to connect American AI innovators with international industrial partners. The delegation's visit reflects growing global interest in the intersection of AI, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness. As manufacturers around the world grapple with rising raw materials, knowledge loss, and the urgent need to reduce their environmental footprint, Laminar's platform offers a rare combination: measurable efficiency gains and real-time reductions in water, chemical, and energy consumption.
Laminar's Growing Influence on Physical AI in Manufacturing
The visit underscores Laminar's growing profile as a destination for global industrial leaders seeking to understand what the next generation of autonomous manufacturing looks like in practice. It comes on the heels of a series of milestones that have established Laminar as one of the most recognized names in advanced manufacturing.
Recently, Laminar received the 2026 Edison Award's Gold Award for the Manufacturing & Logistics category, AB InBev's 2024 Cheers Award for outstanding startup partnership, and Unilever's 2023 Supplier Startup of the Year. Laminar's solution is also deployed in World Economic Forum Lighthouse factories — a select group recognized for their leadership in cutting-edge industrial technology.
About Laminar
Laminar's physical AI helps the world's leading manufacturers run self-driving factories with more sustainable, efficient operations. Our patented spectral sensors and complete library of ML models transform manual operations into self-driving processes that cut water, chemicals, and downtime in real time. Deployed in factories across six continents and trusted by global leaders like AB InBev, Coca-Cola, and Unilever, Laminar is building a new category of physical AI that will power the future of process manufacturing. Learn more at runlaminar.com
About UniSenai
UniSenai Paraná is the University Center that represents the executive and higher education arm of the FIEP System, focused on developing industrial leaders and building strategic capabilities for the future of industry. UniSenai plays a strategic role by:
- Developing industrial leadership and preparing executives for decision-making in complex environments
- Connecting industry and innovation by bringing global trends into practical business applications
- Accelerating digital transformation, with an emphasis on emerging technologies such as AI
- Strengthening Paraná's competitiveness by aligning executive education with real industry demands
American exports of AI spotlighted as Boston-based startup demonstrates innovation in manufacturing for visiting business leaders from Brazil
BOSTON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laminar, a physical AI platform building the self-driving factory of the future, hosted a 26-person delegation at its Greentown Labs headquarters to strengthen AI and manufacturing ties between the United States and Brazil. The visit brought together Laminar's AI practitioners and influential manufacturing leaders from Brazil for a candid exchange on what it truly takes to build an AI-first manufacturing company.
The delegation was organized by the Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP) — the leading organization representing the industrial sector in Paraná — a major industrial hub in southern Brazil. Delegates represent diverse sectors, including Construction, Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, and Wood/Forestry.
"The 'We've Always Done It This Way' era is over for manufacturing," said Annie Lu, Laminar Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. "As physical AI solutions like Laminar unlock profound EBITDA impact, manufacturing leaders must embrace a mindset shift that starts at the C-suite and spans all the way to the factory floor. Collaborating with groups like Sistema FIEP accelerates Laminar's mission to bring AI to the world's most critical manufacturing and supply chain operations around the globe."
The FIEP System delegation stated, "FIEP's mission is to strengthen the industry in our region and promote the socioeconomic development of Paraná, through Executive Education offered by the education arm of the FIEP System, known as UniSenai."
"Manufacturing leaders like the FIEP delegation know that physical AI is the solution that will turn an average factory into an elite performer," said David Lu, Laminar Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder. "The Laminar team is accelerating adoption of physical AI in the world's largest manufacturers. We're thrilled to explore these themes with FIEP and business leaders at the forefront of implementing AI into their manufacturing operations."
The event included discussions on:
- A CEO's Perspective on Using AI to Solve Today's Manufacturing Challenges: How AI in manufacturing operations delivers the largest EBITDA gains across sectors and why most manufacturers have yet to harness the full potential of AI.
- Building Physical AI Solutions for Manufacturing: The technical realities of deploying AI and machine learning on the plant floor — what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to move from pilot to production.
- Best Practice Guidelines for Adopting AI in Manufacturing: How to address challenges and prepare pilots and implementations that deliver value and address the right problems.
The delegation's visit was supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of broader efforts to connect American AI innovators with international industrial partners. The delegation's visit reflects growing global interest in the intersection of AI, sustainability, and industrial competitiveness. As manufacturers around the world grapple with rising raw materials, knowledge loss, and the urgent need to reduce their environmental footprint, Laminar's platform offers a rare combination: measurable efficiency gains and real-time reductions in water, chemical, and energy consumption.
Laminar's Growing Influence on Physical AI in Manufacturing
The visit underscores Laminar's growing profile as a destination for global industrial leaders seeking to understand what the next generation of autonomous manufacturing looks like in practice. It comes on the heels of a series of milestones that have established Laminar as one of the most recognized names in advanced manufacturing.
Recently, Laminar received the 2026 Edison Award's Gold Award for the Manufacturing & Logistics category, AB InBev's 2024 Cheers Award for outstanding startup partnership, and Unilever's 2023 Supplier Startup of the Year. Laminar's solution is also deployed in World Economic Forum Lighthouse factories — a select group recognized for their leadership in cutting-edge industrial technology.
About Laminar
Laminar's physical AI helps the world's leading manufacturers run self-driving factories with more sustainable, efficient operations. Our patented spectral sensors and complete library of ML models transform manual operations into self-driving processes that cut water, chemicals, and downtime in real time. Deployed in factories across six continents and trusted by global leaders like AB InBev, Coca-Cola, and Unilever, Laminar is building a new category of physical AI that will power the future of process manufacturing. Learn more at runlaminar.com
About UniSenai
UniSenai Paraná is the University Center that represents the executive and higher education arm of the FIEP System, focused on developing industrial leaders and building strategic capabilities for the future of industry. UniSenai plays a strategic role by:
- Developing industrial leadership and preparing executives for decision-making in complex environments
- Connecting industry and innovation by bringing global trends into practical business applications
- Accelerating digital transformation, with an emphasis on emerging technologies such as AI
- Strengthening Paraná's competitiveness by aligning executive education with real industry demands
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Laminar Explores the State of Physical AI with Delegation from Brazil's Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP)
Laminar Explores the State of Physical AI with Delegation from Brazil's Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP)
Laminar Explores the State of Physical AI with Delegation from Brazil's Federation of Industries of the State of Paraná (FIEP)
Creators Can Now Unlock Next-Level Gimbal Features with Osmo FrameTap, ActiveTrack 8.0, and Apple DockKit
SHENZHEN, China, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today introduces the Osmo Mobile 8P to the global market. Equipped with next-level framing and tracking features, creators can elevate their smartphone shots with precision. The new detachable Osmo FrameTap remote enables creators to shoot remote-controlled selfies with precise framing. Meanwhile, the upgraded ActiveTrack 8.0[1] delivers even more agile subject tracking to keep subjects in frame, even in complex crowds. Alternatively, creators can also connect their iPhones directly to the Osmo Mobile 8P for native tracking using Apple DockKit[1].
Precise Control in Your Hand
The new Osmo FrameTap allows creators to take a rear-camera selfie or direct a shot from a distance, ensuring professional results. This detachable remote features a screen that mirrors the view from a smartphone or the Osmo Mobile 8P's Multifunctional Module 2[1]. The intuitive joystick gives creators precise control of the gimbal's movement and zoom. Additionally, the brightness and temperature of the fill light on the Multifunctional Module 2 can be adjusted by eight levels. The magnetic design makes it easy to snap onto the gimbal's handle or be removed quickly.
Upgraded Tracking for Every Subject
The Osmo Mobile 8P offers multiple ways to keep subjects in frame. The new Multifunctional Module 2 pairs with the Osmo Mobile 8P to track more than just people and pets. It can also keep general objects, such as cars and landmarks, centered in the frame. Creators can also use ActiveTrack 8.0[1] through the DJI Mimo app. Bringing a new level of agility to subject tracking, creators can keep their subjects centered in crowded environments such as concerts or sporting events. It is especially effective in navigating around obstructions and handling fast shifts. Alternatively, iPhone creators can track subjects seamlessly through their native camera app, as the new Osmo Mobile 8P supports Apple DockKit.
Integrated Design, Evolved Stabilization
The Osmo Mobile 8P's 3-axis gimbal leverages DJI's eighth-generation stabilization for dynamic shots and steady footage. Weighing approximately 386 g, it features a built-in tripod and a 215 mm extension rod. The tripod's design has been updated to open wider for enhanced stability on various surfaces. Built to last, it offers up to 10 hours[1] of operating time. The built-in USB-C port allows the gimbal to act as a phone charger, making it ideal for extended outdoor filming and live streaming.
Creative Modes for Cinematic Flair
The DJI Mimo app transforms everyday footage into professional-grade content through an array of intuitive cinematic modes that turn simple operations into striking visual effects.
- DynamicZoom delivers blockbuster-style stretching and compressing visual effects via the Move In and Move Out modes.
- Slow Shutter captures ethereal light trails where stillness meets motion, excelling in night scenes and low-light conditions.
- Action Shot maintains fluid framing for fast-paced subjects, responding quickly to keep athletes or dancers centered.
- Widescreen mode records directly in classic 2.35:1 format, achieving a polished professional film texture without post-production cropping.
Flexible Shooting Angles
The gimbal's 360° Infinite Spin enables a smooth panoramic capture from any angle through an unlimited horizontal rotation. Combined with intelligent tracking, it continuously locks onto moving subjects for seamless, professional-looking footage. Low-angle shots are also possible by tilting the pan axis forward, allowing creators to capture the world from a child's or pet's eye level.
Price and Availability
DJI Osmo Mobile 8P is available immediately from store.dji.com and authorized retail partners, with shipping starting today, in the following configurations:
- Osmo Mobile 8P Standard Combo retails for 159 EUR. It includes the Osmo Mobile 8P, DJI OM Magnetic Phone Clamp 5, Osmo FrameTap, power cable (USB-C to USB-C, 50cm), phone charging cable (USB-C to USB-C, 15cm), and storage pouch.
- Osmo Mobile 8P Advanced Tracking Combo retails for 189 EUR. It includes the Osmo Mobile 8P Standard Combo plus the DJI OM Multifunctional Module 2.
- Osmo Mobile 8P Creator Combo retails for 219 EUR. It includes the Osmo Mobile 8P Advanced Tracking Combo plus the DJI Mic Series Mobile Receiver, DJI Mic Mini 2 Transmitter, DJI Mic Mini 2 Windscreen (Black/Grey), DJI Mic Mini 2 Magnetic Clip, DJI Mic Mini Magnetic Front Covers (Glaze White and Obsidian Black), DJI Mic 3 Magnet, DJI Mic Mini 2 Transmitter Magnetic Charging Cable, and DJI Mic Mini Compact Carrying pouch.
DJI Care Refresh
DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for Osmo Mobile 8P. Accidental damage is covered by the replacement service, including natural wear, collisions, and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs.
DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) includes up to 2 replacements in 1 year. DJI Care Refresh (2-Year Plan) includes up to 4 replacements in 2 years. Other services offered by DJI Care Refresh include the official warranty, international warranty service, and free shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: http://www.dji.com/support/service/djicare-refresh
For more information, please refer to: https://www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-8p
| [1] All data were tested in controlled conditions. Actual experience may vary. For more details, including smartphone compatibility, please refer to the official DJI website. |
[1] All data were tested in controlled conditions. Actual experience may vary. For more details, including smartphone compatibility, please refer to the official DJI website.
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DJI Delivers Pro Framing and Tracking with Osmo Mobile 8P
