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- D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX: DBO) designs, manufactures and commercializes immersive haptic technology systems that enhance motion-based experiences across multiple entertainment and simulation sectors; its core products include proprietary haptic actuators, motion platforms and integrated software solutions such as the D-BOX 5400 haptic transducer series, D-BOX motion control systems for home theater, commercial cinemas and gaming; services encompass custom integration for theme parks, automotive simulators, professional flight training and virtual reality applications. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, the company operates globally with sales and distribution in North America, Europe and Asia, targeting residential consumers, commercial operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the media & entertainment, automotive and simulation industries. Recent major developments include a strategic partnership with a leading automotive OEM in 2024 to integrate D-BOX haptic systems into advanced driver simulation platforms, alongside the launch of next-generation low-profile haptic transducers optimized for VR/AR headsets; in early 2025, D-BOX secured a C$10 million funding round led by institutional investors to accelerate expansion into the gaming peripherals market and completed the acquisition of a European simulation software firm to bolster its software ecosystem.