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Electrifying Move: Schumacher Electric Corporation Relocates its HQ to Fort Worth to Expand its Vision
by Bella Pinera | Jul 13, 2021
The global leader in automotive power conversion products—battery chargers, jump starters, and portable devices—is moving from Chicago to near DFW Airport. The team hopes its Foreign Trade Zone status will uniquely position it to meet the auto aftermarket industry’s rapidly evolving needs. Schumacher recently launched initiatives in the EV market with more introductions coming in 2021, reports Private Equity Wire.
by David Seeley |
Jul 13, 2021
DFW has the sixth-largest tech talent labor pool in the U.S., the annual report says, accelerating corporate relocations to the area. Overall, Dallas-Fort Worth ranked 13th out of 50 top U.S. and Canadian tech markets. But its growing tech labor pool and sought-after attributes have the area poised for even greater success.
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by Tech Titans |
Jul 13, 2021
Entrepreneurs nationwide can submit an application now to demonstrate how innovative edge-enabled products help the world return to work and life. Due by Aug. 16, the edge-enabled solutions can benefit work, life, education or health.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 12, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Bank of America’s call interception heuristics, Belaj Innovations’ magnolia extract containing compositions, Illumina’s bioinformatics systems and methods for generating a De Brujin graph, IBM’s data aggregation node for blockchain rollup, Moneygram’s emergency services/virtual travel wallet, Motorola Mobility’s gas sensor augmented human presence detection system, Sealed Air Corp.’s crimped cushioned envelopes, ShockWatch’s unmanned aerial vehicle impact monitoring system, State Farm’s identifying property usage type based upon smart sensor data, Verizon’s providing LTE nåetwork devices with downlink channels in an unlicensed spectrum, and Walmart Apollo’s shopping facility assistance systems, devices and methods.
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The Future of Mobile: Ericsson Will Collaborate With MIT On ‘Fully Cognitive’ Networks and ‘Zero-Energy’ Devices
by David Seeley | Jul 12, 2021
Plano-headquartered Ericsson and MIT are joining forces for mobile breakthroughs in both 5G and 6G. Together, they'll explore how lithionic chips could enable neuromorphic computing and how "zero-energy" devices could be powered by radio signals—delivering ultra-fast speed, low latency, and superb reliability.
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by Nina Kelleher |
Jul 12, 2021
What to consider—and questions to ask—to become a favorable acquisition target for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs).
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 9, 2021
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from Stream Data Centers, Southwestern Asset Management, MTX, Atmos Energy, Big Thought, SpotSee, VitalTech, Foundry Commercial, and Mohr Partners.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 8, 2021
The companies were picked, along with a cadre of other defense innovators, for a $950 million ceiling indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract from the Department of Defense, the United States Air Force announced today.
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POETIC co-founder and CEO Jennifer Tinker [Photo: Marcy Meeks/United Way]
Texas Bar Foundation Awards Dallas Nonprofit POETIC $10K to Expand Its Reach
by Bella Pinera | Jul 7, 2021
Dallas-based POETIC, an aftercare program dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth, is continuing its partnership with the Texas Bar Foundation to enhance its programs and aid its goal to end child exploitation and trafficking in the community.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 7, 2021
Frisco-based Antuit.ai's industry-first AI Demand Modeling Studio will enable companies with production-ready AI models, pipelines, and workflows for demand forecasting, shaping, and fulfillment. It should help consumer product and retail companies better understand their consumer demand, according to the team.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jul 7, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Altimmune’s rapid and prolonged immunogic therapeutic, Continental Electronics’ and Harris Corporation’s subterranean antenna, Frontline Advance’s fire pit
ShockWatch’s impact indicator, SMU’s detecting malicious software using sensors, Textron Innovations’ VR emulator, The Modern Gentlemens’ combined dresser valet and charging station, and Toyota’s vehicle occupant tracking and trust.
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by Michael Wood |
Jul 6, 2021
The locally based online dating innovator has a commitment to a family friendly culture that starts at the top. Its benefits includes full healthcare coverage, paid parental leave following a birth or adoption, on-site nursing rooms, accommodations for those considering parenthood, childcare assistance, a partnership with Care.com, and more.
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Bell Textron Will Build a Lab In Arlington With $2.5M from the AEDC
by David Seeley | Jul 1, 2021
The deal with the Arlington Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) could create up to 230 full-time jobs at the planned 50,000 square-foot facility, to be completed before the end of 2023. It's the first agreement struck by the AEDC; Bell Textron is expected to invest $22 million in the lab itself, reports the Star-Telegram.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 1, 2021
A new strategic and operational partnership will accelerate startup growth and increase investor funding, the organizations say.
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by Bella Pinera |
Jun 30, 2021
The first-of-its-kind tech company plans to undergo a strategic rebrand and unite its two names—rewardStyle and its influencer-driven shopping app LIKEtoKNOW.it—under one all encompassing platform.
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by Quincy Preston |
Jun 30, 2021
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 15 for patents out of 250 metros. Patents granted include: Accenture's distributed ledger tech for freight systems, Avodah's visual sign language translation training device and method, Cisco's active speaker naming and request in real-time communication systems, Futurewei's multi-stage image recognition for a non-ideal environment, Karsten's golf club with polymeric insert and removable weight, Mary Kay's pore minimizer, and Textron's sensor for monitoring rotors.
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