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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a firm fixed price purchase order from General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada. This $1.6 million award for laser protected periscopes is critical in mission capability for armored vehicles and will be delivered in fiscal 2026.

Danny Schoening, CEO, stated “Ensuring the safety and operational effectiveness of our armed forces is our top priority. We are honored to support General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada by providing advanced optical systems that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.”

The periscopes and optical sighting systems supplied by Optex Systems are designed to offer enhanced durability, superior optical clarity, and exceptional reliability in harsh combat environments. By combining innovation with rigorous quality control measures, the company ensures that every system delivers the best overall value.

As a trusted partner of the defense industry, Optex Systems remains dedicated to advancing military optical technologies that enhance situational awareness and protection on the battlefield. This contract award reaffirms the company’s leadership in the field of laser-protected vision systems and its ongoing commitment to supporting the mission readiness of our allies.

With this order, the current Optex backlog is in excess of $45 million.

ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS

Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.optexsys.com.

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You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company’s filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.

Contact:

IR@optexsys.com
(972) 764-5718

SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.

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USA Rare Earth Will Produce Lightweight, Powerful Magnets Needed for Production of Uncrewed Air, Land and Sea Vehicles

LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / ePropelled, Inc., a global leader in advanced propulsion and energy management technologies, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with USA Rare Earth, Inc. (USAR) to develop a strategic supply and purchase relationship providing sintered neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s state-of-the-art motors, which are used in a multitude of uncrewed air, land, and sea vehicles (commonly referred to as drones).

“We’re thrilled to partner with USA Rare Earth to secure the rare earth materials essential to our uncrewed vehicle solutions,” said Nick Grewal, ePropelled’s founder, Chairman and CEO. “Expanding our supply chain – both in the U.S. and globally – is key to meeting the high expectations of our customers and staying ahead in this fast-moving industry.”

Sintered magnet technology, specifically developed for high-performance permanent magnets, involves precision processing of rare earth alloys to deliver unmatched magnetic strength and stability. USAR will immediately begin prototyping neo magnets for use in ePropelled’s high-performance motors, controllers, generators, and power management systems from its Oklahoma manufacturing plant. ePropelled’s systems are used in uncrewed vehicles (UAV) for air, land, and sea – from large-payload aerial drones and long-range defense applications, as well as for small surveillance and commercial drone designs.

“This agreement is another milestone in our efforts to fill our 2026 pipeline and work through the development and qualification process with customers across industries as we complete the commissioning of our Stillwater manufacturing facility,” said Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth. “We are very pleased to partner with such an innovative company as ePropelled, a global leader in magnetics engineering and a proven pioneer in the design and production of electric propulsion solutions. We look forward to working with the ePropelled team to develop a true partnership in providing Made-in-the-USA designated high-quality, high-performance magnets for use in their pioneering and innovative solutions.”

Operating worldwide, ePropelled serves a broad customer base that spans aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and maritime industries. The company’s technologies are used in mission-critical applications including long-endurance surveillance drones, robotic ground vehicles, and autonomous marine vessels. Its compliance with international defense standards (e.g., NDAA) and focus on domestically manufactured components make it especially attractive to governments and OEMs seeking secure, export-ready solutions.

About ePropelled

Based in Laconia, NH, USA, ePropelled is a leading global technology provider specializing in smart propulsion and energy management systems for uncrewed vehicles for air, land and sea. Founded in 2018, ePropelled holds 49 patents and serves customers worldwide from its New Hampshire headquarters and manufacturing center, supported by R&D and operations facilities in the U.K. and India. ePropelled products are engineered to optimize performance, reduce energy consumption, and support the speedy transition to a sustainable future. For more information, contact ePropelled at info@epropelled.com, call 603-236-7444 or visit ePropelled.com.

About USA Rare Earth

USA Rare Earth is building a vertically integrated, domestic rare earth magnet production supply chain. USAR is currently constructing a 310,000-square-foot rare earth sintered neo magnet manufacturing facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma. USAR also controls mining rights to the Round Top Mountain rare earth and critical minerals deposit in West Texas, which holds significant deposits of heavy rare earths, such as dysprosium and terbium, as well as gallium, beryllium, lithium and other critical tech minerals. USAR’s permanent neo magnets and rare earth minerals are required for a wide variety of products used in the defense, automotive, aviation, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics industries. For more information, please visit USARE.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and X.

SOURCE: ePropelled, Inc.

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A new national study finds that computer ownership is more important than in-home internet access for meaningful digital participation. A companion video interview with lead author Dr. Amy Gonzales is now available.

NORTH CONWAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Digitunity has released a new interview with Dr. Amy Gonzales, associate professor at UC Santa Barbara in the Department of Communication, exploring new research that reframes the role of computer ownership in meaningful internet use and digital access. The interview coincides with the publication of Dr. Gonzales’s peer-reviewed study, “First-Level Fundamentals: Computer Ownership Is More Important for Internet Benefits than In-Home Internet Service,” in the open-access Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.

Dr. Gonzales directly discusses how this study challenges the assumption that broadband is the most important tool for digital access. Instead, findings highlight the more substantial impact of personal computer ownership on beneficial internet use (e.g., job searching, eHealth, civic tasks) compared to in-home internet or smartphones alone. She also explores what this means for infrastructure and investment strategies moving forward.

“Computer access seems to be the most important, or most strongly associated with these beneficial uses of the internet… our data suggests that perhaps it is because people are able to take their computers out of the home to find internet access elsewhere, whereas internet access without a computer only gets you so far.”

The study, based on two waves of U.S. census data (2020 and 2023), finds that access to a laptop or desktop computer is more consistently associated with beneficial internet use, such as job applications, healthcare access, and public services, than either smartphones or in-home internet service.

The full video interview, hosted by Digitunity board member Allison Strobel, is available here.

About Digitunity:
Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to make owning a computer possible for everyone. For over 40 years, Digitunity has been engaged in the work of shaping and strengthening systems to address computer ownership among those impacted by the digital divide. Through generating and placing donated computers with organizations serving people in need, supporting a national practitioner network, and providing strategic advisory support to states and cities, Digitunity works to create sustainable solutions that make computer ownership possible for all.

SOURCE: Digitunity

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The new identity reflects the company’s mission to deliver rugged, trusted AI computing, where it counts most.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / Simply NUC, a leader in small form factor computing, today unveiled its new identity: SNUC Systems. Making a bold evolution in the company’s focus to deliver AI-powered computing platforms purpose-built for the edge. This rebrand reflects more than a name change; it signals a shift in how the company shows up in the AI era.

At SNUC, the belief is clear: AI belongs at the edge, where decisions are made, where speed matters, and where trust is essential. In mission-critical sectors, AI can’t wait for the cloud. That’s why SNUC builds computing platforms that bring intelligence directly to the front lines, whether it’s a defense system, a smart factory, or a disaster emergency response system.

With this shift, SNUC moves beyond traditional compact computing devices to become a purpose-built provider of edge AI systems. The company’s platforms are rugged, modular, and built to thrive in harsh, real-world environments, supporting applications in defense, manufacturing, smart infrastructure, autonomous systems, and beyond.

“Our rebrand to SNUC isn’t just cosmetic; it marks the turning point in how we show up in the AI era,” said David Kosloski, VP of Marketing at SNUC Systems. “As AI accelerates toward the edge, we’re building the platforms to make it possible, rugged, secure, and purpose-built for real-world deployment. This isn’t about chasing trends, it’s about meeting the moment with the technology that matters.”

SNUC’s mission is simple: to deliver trusted, modular compute platforms that bring AI to the edge, empowering teams to move faster, deploy smarter, and solve real-world problems with confidence. Every product is built to spec, built to last, and built for the edge.

Already deployed across high-stakes industries, SNUC’s solutions operate in:

• Defense and aerospace

• Smart factories and industrial IoT

• Retail and autonomous infrastructure

• Remote healthcare and emergency response

The edge is no longer a niche; it’s the new frontier of AI infrastructure. And with this rebrand, SNUC is sending a clear signal: the company is not just evolving, it’s leading. Backed by a growing ecosystem of partners and a reputation for execution, SNUC is positioned to define the next chapter of AI deployment.

About SNUC Systems:
SNUC Systems is building the future of AI hardware at the edge, where it matters most. Formerly Simply NUC, SNUC designs and manufactures rugged, modular compute platforms that are secure, fast to deploy, and optimized for real-world AI workloads. From defense systems and smart factories to autonomous machines and remote healthcare, SNUC empowers mission-driven organizations with local, intelligent compute that performs when it counts.

Learn more at www.snuc.com.

SOURCE: SNUC Systems

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NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2025 / The opening day of the Smart Moves Summit 2025, sponsored by NASDAQ-listed Freedom Holding Corp., commenced with a powerful exploration of strategic leadership in global chess education. Moderated by Dana Reizniece, the session brought together distinguished speakers, including the President of the International School Chess Federation and Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov, Dr. Bill Poucher, Steinar Sæthre, Omoboye Odu, and others to examine how long-term planning, cross-sector collaboration, and visionary leadership can shape the future of chess education worldwide.

Timur Turlov, who is also the president of Kazakhstan Chess Federation is a huge chess enthusiast and a dedicated supporter of the global chess community. Under his leadership, Freedom Holding has brought high-level events like the Chess and Finance Conference Wall Street Gambit, at last year’s FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship in NYC.

Turlov’s mission in holding such events is to make chess accessible for as many children as possible.

In his speech on the Opening Day, Turlov emphasized the crucial role of a chess game in children’s development.

“We’ve already started talking about how even the educational system needs to adapt to modern challenges. One of the biggest is our ability to keep attention and concentration. Global corporations compete for customer attention – and that affects our kids and society. I really believe that chess could be a great solution to help overcome this,” said Timur Turlov.

A subsequent session focused on Chess in Early and Primary Education, featuring thought leaders such as Jerry Nash, Mauricio Arias Santana, Rita Atkins, and Fernando Moreno. The discussion highlighted how early exposure to chess fosters critical executive functioning, emotional regulation, mathematical skills, and social learning – particularly in inclusive and multilingual classroom environments.

In a panel on Educational Equity through Chess, speakers including Leontxo García, Jennifer Shahade, and Priyadharshan Kannappan addressed how chess can serve as a powerful tool for promoting equity across gender, socio-economic status, and geography. A dynamic dialogue on the role of Educational Technology in Chess Learning featured Jeremy Kane, Dr. Kenneth Regan, Ella Papanek, and others.

Leontxo García also moderated a session on building effective public-private partnerships, where Arpine Lpetyan, Jacob-Askham Christensen, and Steinar Sæthre discussed how well-designed learning methodologies aligned with national education goals can support impactful collaborations between chess organizations and government institutions.

The day concluded with two expert-led masterclasses. John Foley, National Master and Director of Training Content, and Rita Atkins, Secretary of the FIDE Chess in Education Commission, delivered practical demonstrations on how to design short chess-based tasks for early math instruction. They also presented scalable, classroom-tested frameworks for empowering educators, both beginners and experienced, to integrate chess and other strategic games into cognitive development, learner engagement, and interdisciplinary education.

About the summit: Leaders, educators, and innovators from around the world gathered in Washington D.C. to explore how strategic leadership, early childhood integration, educational equity, and technology are reshaping the global chess education landscape.

“Smart Moves is our chance to learn from each other – to bring together educators, researchers, and innovators for an open dialogue: How can we make education more relevant? How do we combine tradition with innovation? What does it take to scale what works? We hope this summit alongside the championship becomes a tradition – where theory and real-world practice go hand in hand,” said Timur Turlov, the President of the International School Chess Federation

With more sessions to follow, tomorrow promises another full day of thought-provoking discussions, groundbreaking ideas, and creative approaches at the intersection of chess, learning, and global development!

• A promo code for media to watch the summit online: Media_Special

• Watch the games in real time: https://worldschoolteam2025.fide.com/live-game/

Contact Information

Natalia Kharlashina
PR Department, Freedom Holding Corp
prglobal@ffin.kz
+77013641454

SOURCE: Freedom Holding Corp.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Dominari Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:DOMH) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dominari Securities LLC, and all advisors thereto, no longer work with, advise or are associated with in any way, the following entities:

Resolution Minerals Ltd
Level 4, 29-31 King William Street
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

Oakley Capital
L39, Aurora Place, 88 Phillip Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

This statement is being issued in the interest of transparency and to avoid any potential confusion in the market between any Dominari entity and the above referenced entities.

For additional information about Dominari Holdings Inc., please visit: https://www.dominariholdings.com/

Dominari Securities LLC’s Mission Statement:

Dominari Securities LLC, a principal subsidiary of Dominari Holdings Inc., is a dynamic, forward-thinking financial services company that seeks to create wealth for all stakeholders by capitalizing on emerging trends in the financial services sector and identifying early-stage future opportunities that are expected to generate a high rate of return for investors.

Securities Brokerage and Registered Investment Adviser Services are offered through Dominari Securities LLC, a Member of FINRA, MSRB and SIPC. Securities brokerage, investment adviser and other non-bank deposit investments are not FDIC insured and may lose some or all of the principal invested. You can check the background of Dominari Securities and its registered investment professionals and review its SEC Form CRS on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site at https://brokercheck.finra.org. Information for Dominari Securities LLC and its registered investment professionals as well as its SEC Form CRS may also be found on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which include but are not limited to the Risk Factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 relating to its business. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contacts:
Dominari Holdings Inc.
https://www.dominariholdings.com/

Investor Relations
Hayden IR
Brett Maas, Managing Partner
Phone: (646) 536-7331
Email: brett@haydenir.com
www.haydenir.com

SOURCE: Dominari Holdings Inc.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Global trade depends on visibility. But many of the systems industries have long relied on-tags, labels, audits, spreadsheets-weren’t built for today’s demands. While these tools remain important, they can leave gaps when it comes to full lifecycle traceability and material-level trust.

SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) was created to close those gaps. Our technology embeds invisible, tamper-proof markers directly into raw materials and finished goods-like metals, plastics, textiles, and semiconductors-turning them into self-verifying assets that carry their own proof of origin, composition, and history.

This isn’t about replacing what works. It’s about reinforcing it-by embedding trust directly into the materials themselves. Because for any supply chain to truly be transparent, every part of it needs to speak the same language, from the very beginning to the very end.

From Origin to End of Life-SMX Connects the Entire Chain
SMX technology provides seamless translation by enabling continuous, embedded traceability across the full lifecycle of materials-from production to processing, distribution, use, and reuse. Moreover, unlike most other tracking solutions, SMX’s works at the source, remains intact through industrial transformation, and delivers reliable data at every stage-without requiring operational overhauls.

It’s already being deployed across multiple industries-ranging from rubber and plastics to textiles, industrial and precious metals, and semiconductors-where full-spectrum visibility is no longer a bonus, but a baseline.

By embedding trust directly into the material, SMX helps supply chains stay connected, compliant, and transparent-across borders, industries, and systems.

Built for the Now, Ready for What’s Next
The best part about SMX technology is that it’s in commercial deployment today, already supporting global materials-based disclosures, helping companies meet compliance standards, and strengthening material security in high-value sectors.

In industrial metals, SMX enables companies to more conclusively back sustainability claims with data that’s embedded-physically, not digitally. In semiconductors and electronics, it supports traceability through complex global supply chains where IP protection and authenticity are essential. In precious materials, SMX is enabling responsible sourcing and origin verification that regulators and buyers can trust.

And in almost every case, SMX can integrate with systems already in place-empowering companies to meet rising demands without starting from scratch. In that sense, SMX isn’t offering a new roadmap with twists and turns; it’s serving up ready-for-market infrastructure that’s results-driven.

A Connected Future Starts with Embedded Trust
Here’s the deal-the future of material efficiency and supply chain integrity isn’t just about visibility-it’s about verifiability. As compliance standards tighten and geopolitical pressures reshape trade, every stakeholder in the value chain-from producer to consumer to post-consumer-needs assurance that materials are what they claim to be.

SMX delivers that assurance. Not through external labels or third-party audits, but through permanent, embedded proof that travels with the product itself.

SMX wasn’t built to disrupt-it was built to unify. Its platform strengthens the entire supply chain ecosystem-from manufacturers and recyclers to auditors, regulators, and brands-by creating a shared foundation of truth that works across industries, geographies, and operating models.

SMX represents more than the future of traceability-it’s a foundational layer of supply chain infrastructure that belongs at the core of tomorrow’s global systems.

About SMX
As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: matters relating to the Company’s fight against abusive and possibly illegal trading tactics against the Company’s stock; successful launch and implementation of SMX’s joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of gold, steel, rubber and other materials; changes in SMX’s strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX’s ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX’s ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX’s ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX’s product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX’s business model; developments and projections relating to SMX’s competitors and industry; and SMX’s approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company’s shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on SMX’s business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX’s products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX’s filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EMAIL: info@securitymattersltd.com

SOURCE: SMX (Security Matters)

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