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Silicon wafers like the ones seen here are used in manufacturing semiconductors, and are made at GlobalWafers' new $5B GlobiTech facility in Sherman. [Photo: GlobiTech]
GlobalWafers Awarded Up to $400M in CHIPS Funding for Silicon Wafer Plants in North Texas and Missouri
by David Seeley | Jul 17, 2024
Under new federal funding announced Wednesday by the Commerce Department, Taiwan-based GlobalWafers will build and expand facilities in Sherman and St. Peters, Missouri. In Sherman, the investment would establish "the first 300mm silicon wafer manufacturing facility for advanced chips" in the U.S.—along with the production of 150mm and 200mm silicon cabide epitaxy wafers.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 17, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros for the week of June 25, 2024. 150 patents granted include: Amazon's grip aid, AT&T's frequency-aware cellular communication network, Bank of America's ATM leveraging edge devices for offline processing, Enseo's geolocationing system, HighLevel's systems and methods for building funnel websites using artificial intelligence in a tiered software framework, Intel Corporation's technologies for managing interoperable high definition maps for autonomous vehicles, and Linear Labs' reluctance synchronous machines without permanent magnets.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 16, 2024
The $50 million funding will support the commercial launch of Osteal Therapeutics' pioneering combination drug/device therapy targeting biofilm infections, which are notoriously difficult to eradicate.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 16, 2024
“The changing needs of a growing older adult population are an opportunity for HSC and our partners to transform health resources and services through workforce training and education," said HSC's Jennifer Jurado Severance.
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L to R: Vello Ehvert, president of Ehvert Mission Critical, and Darin Anderson, chairman and CEO of Salas O'Brien [Photos: Vello Ehvert/Salas O'Brien]
Dallas’ Ehvert Mission Critical Merges with California Company To Meet Hyperscale Data Center Demand
by Lance Murray | Jul 16, 2024
The merger creates a combined presence of over 3,600 team members in more than 90 offices around the world. Ehvert said the combination leverages its advanced engineering services, underpinned by "industry-leading virtual design and construction expertise," specifically around hyperscale data centers.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 16, 2024
Located 15 miles south of Dallas in Lancaster, the new 730,000-SF center is Walmart’s second in the city, following the 2023 opening of a 1.5-million-SF next-generation fulfillment center that's brought "people, technology, and machine learning together."
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The Last Word: MICHELIN Guides Director on Expanding to Dallas, Fort Worth, and 3 Other Texas Cities
by David Seeley |
Jul 16, 2024
A MICHELIN star—not to mention the ultimate prize, three stars—can turn an everyday restaurant into a must-go culinary destination, with seatings booked from opening to close. That coveted rating will be available in Dallas, Fort Worth, and three other Texas cities for the first time ever later this year, Michelin announced Tuesday.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 15, 2024
Aperture LLC, a portfolio company of Dallas-based Trinity Hunt Partners, said The BERO Group is "well known" in the forensic expert industry for presenting, instructing, and writing articles on topics including intangible assets, IP damages, working with experts, and various accounting issues.
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Rendering of 20 East at Trinity Pointe in Mesquite, from Stream Realty Partners. [Image: GSR Andrade Architects]
Hithium Tech USA To Invest $100M in North Texas Battery Module Plant
by David Seeley | Jul 15, 2024
The subsidiary of China-based Xiamen Hithium Energy Storage Technology Co. specializes in battery energy storage systems. The assembly plant—Hithium's first in North America—will be located at 20 East Trinity Pointe in Mesquite and will bring 141 manufacturing jobs to the city when it goes online in 2029.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2024
CEO Ankur Ahlowalia said the company has taken "bold first steps" with the new leadership appointments. Now, he says, the company plans to accelerate its "cadence of product innovation."
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2024
Chris D. Jackson, who previously served as SVP of Operations at Stream Data Centers, joins Applied Digital as the new SVP of Operations. His appointment comes as the company reports significant financial gains and strategic initiatives, including a $125 million share sale agreement and a $200 million private debt facility to accelerate its HPC Data Center Project in Ellendale, North Dakota.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 12, 2024
TXOne Networks, recognized among CRN's "10 Coolest IoT Security Companies," has named a new Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategies and support its growth and expanding presence in the Americas. The company recently secured $51 million in a Series B extension funding.
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With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Eric L. Nitcher "will be a valuable contributor as we continue to grow and position HF Sinclair for the future," said CEO Tim Go.
HF Sinclair Appoints Former BP Legal Veteran as EVP and General Counsel
by Quincy Preston | Jul 12, 2024
With over three decades of experience in the oil and gas industry, Eric L. Nitcher "will be a valuable contributor as we continue to grow and position HF Sinclair for the future," said CEO Tim Go.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 12, 2024
AMN Healthcare (NYSE: AMN), a leader in healthcare workforce talent solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Hinton to its board of directors, effective July 22. Hinton, a healthcare veteran with extensive leadership, governance, and operational experience, joins the board amid the company’s continued focus on expanding its strategic initiatives.
Hinton brings a wealth of experience to AMN Healthcare, according to the company....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 12, 2024
Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, has promoted Chris Johnson to managing principal of tax operations, effective June 1, 2024.
Johnson, who joined Baker Tilly in 2019 through the strategic acquisition of Montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP, has played a pivotal role in the firm’s success, particularly in his positions as central region tax leader and Baker Tilly International tax leader....
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2024
Garrett Colburn, formerly managing principal and co-market leader for SRS' five California offices, will now oversee national growth and office productivity as the new president of Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners.
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