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The Yomi dental robot system. [Photo: ArchPoint]
Open Wide: Robots Are Doing Dental Implants in DFW
by David Seeley | Jun 9, 2022
The Yomi robotic system, developed by Miami-based Neocis, is assisting with dental implants in at least two Dallas-area practices. "It works like a GPS navigation system for the mouth,” says Coppell's Dr. J. Robert Steele. At ArchPoint in Dallas, 172 implants in 90 cases have been placed using Yomi, with patients being "intrigued" by the "minimally invasive experience."
Cool fact to watch for below: Yomi's co-developer won an Emmy for creating ESPN's "K-Zone" pitch tracker.
by Quincy Preston |
Jun 9, 2022
Four industry stalwarts will retire this summer at Plano-based Toyota North America, leaving a legacy of firsts and innovations. In the wake, the company announced structural changes, new roles, and leadership moves to backfill the positions.
Here’s a rundown of the retiring executives—and who will take up their mantles.
Here’s a rundown of the retiring executives—and who will take up their mantles.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 8, 2022
Irving-based Pieces, a health care-focused AI company, is teaming up with a Philadelphia firm to accelerate patient identification for a National Cancer Institute colorectal cancer study. Nearly 10,000 participants will be needed across the U.S.
Pieces will use its analytics platform—which combines AI with natural language processing, to “read” through hundreds of thousands of electronic colonoscopy notes and records—to quickly identify patients that meet the study’s criteria.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 8, 2022
Taiwan’s TXOne Networks, which focuses on operational technology networks and devices, is opening an Americas HQ in the Urban Towers complex in Las Colinas.
“We've assembled an experienced team with the unique expertise to help companies counter the cyberthreats that could paralyze day-to-day operations," its CEO says.
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Molson Coors' Jim Crawford and Adam Collins at the groundbreaking for a new $65 million packing warehouse at the company's Fort Worth brewery. [Photo: Molson Coors]
Molson Coors Breaks Ground on $65M Hard Seltzer Packing Plant at Fort Worth Brewery
by David Seeley | Jun 8, 2022
Ever since the 2019 "summer of seltzer," the hard seltzer category has exploded, with endless varieties, brands, and flavors cramming store aisles coast to coast.
Despite some dips in the segment last year, Molson Coors is betting the hard seltzer trend will continue—and its new $65 million, 200,000-SF Fort Worth facility has one key goal: using a "state-of-the-art variety pack system" to repack up to 1.5 million barrels of varied flavors annually.
Despite some dips in the segment last year, Molson Coors is betting the hard seltzer trend will continue—and its new $65 million, 200,000-SF Fort Worth facility has one key goal: using a "state-of-the-art variety pack system" to repack up to 1.5 million barrels of varied flavors annually.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 8, 2022
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Alcon's intraocular lens injector, Balanced Media Technology's platform for collaborative processing of computing tasks, Bank of America's user authentication using tokens, Booster Fuels' refueling vehicle, Brius Technologies' teeth repositioning, and more.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 7, 2022
The startup's nail painting robot provides a "fast-casual" version of a manicure.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 6, 2022
Doosan Robotics focuses on cobots—short for collaborative robots—that can help automate various parts of the manufacturing process across different industries.
With clients including Hyundai, Samsung, Shell, and Johnson & Johnson, Doosan is setting up shop in Plano to serve the Americas and most importantly the U.S., its "single largest market." Its parent company had $15 billion in revenue in 2020.
With clients including Hyundai, Samsung, Shell, and Johnson & Johnson, Doosan is setting up shop in Plano to serve the Americas and most importantly the U.S., its "single largest market." Its parent company had $15 billion in revenue in 2020.
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DI People: City of Frisco, SMU, UNT, CBRE, Aero Design Labs, Invited, T.D. Jakes Foundation, and More Leadership Moves
by David Seeley | Jun 3, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from The DEC, American Airlines, Perimeter Medical, BRIX, NEC Corp. of America, Valor, Vizient, Apty, DHA Housing Solutions for North Texas, Southwest Airlines, Nanoscope Therapeutics, TimelyMD, and Thryv Holdings.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 3, 2022
Plus, stealthy Dallas startup LibLab raises $42M; Fort Worth biotech Sanara raises $15M; UPS Acquires Plano-based Delivery Solutions; Four Seasons in Las Colinas finds new owners; and more North Texas deals.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 2, 2022
Entrepreneurs who park their laptops in Spark Arlington this winter will get more than the usual coworking amenities. They'll also get two-level views of Choctaw Stadium's playing field, as well as views of the Texas Rangers' new home right next door.
The 30,000-square-foot coworking facility is part of nearly $1 billion in new development in the Arlington Entertainment District.
The 30,000-square-foot coworking facility is part of nearly $1 billion in new development in the Arlington Entertainment District.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jun 1, 2022
As part of a Department of Energy-backed effort, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is investing in SAFFiRE Renewables, a new startup that aims to turn corn waste into sustainable aviation fuel.
Once the product is fully tested, SAFFiRE says about 7.5 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel could be produced by 2040. Southwest CEO Bob Jordan calls the technology "game-changing."
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SMU Names Two New Deans
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | May 31, 2022
SMU has announced two new appointments to its ranks. Robin Poston and Jason P. Nance will serve as the Dean of the Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and Dedman School of Law, respectively.
Jason P. Nance, an education policy and law scholar who studies inequalities in public education, will join SMU’s Dedman School of Law as the Judge James Noel Dean in August....
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by David Seeley |
May 31, 2022
In 2021 alone, 23 kids in the U.S. died of heatstroke after being left in hot cars. Now a team from Plano-based Toyota Connected North America has developed new tech that uses millimeter-wave, high-resolution 4D imaging radar to detect passengers who've been left behind in a vehicle.
When that happens, a long list of alerts from car honks to flashing lights to texts and smart home device messages could lead to the biggest impact of all: saving a child's life.
When that happens, a long list of alerts from car honks to flashing lights to texts and smart home device messages could lead to the biggest impact of all: saving a child's life.
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by Kevin Cummings |
May 31, 2022
Plus, Fort Worth-based Harvest Returns looks to raise $2.5 million; Sentiero Ventures invests in Geminus.ai; Frisco firm launches two ETFs on Nasdaq; and more North Texas deals.
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by David Seeley |
May 26, 2022
Legendary Dallas business leader Valerie Freeman has sold her 40-year-old staffing/recruiting company Imprimis Group to Julie Stephens, who's served as the firm's leader and VP for the last six years.
But Freeman isn't resting on her laurels. She's staying in the game as CEO of BravoTECH and marketing/creative talent group FreemanLeonard. Here's a look at her long list of accomplishments—and her advice for women entrepreneurs.
But Freeman isn't resting on her laurels. She's staying in the game as CEO of BravoTECH and marketing/creative talent group FreemanLeonard. Here's a look at her long list of accomplishments—and her advice for women entrepreneurs.
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