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Maxime Blandin and Dillon Baxter, co-founders of PlantSwitch [Images: PlantSwitch]
Two SMU Grads Create Eco-Friendly Products to Combat Single-Use Plastics
by Maddie Preston | Sep 29, 2021
All straws suck—but single-use paper straws that disintegrate mid-drink are especially sucky. That's why two SMU grads were inspired to create an alternative to plastic straws, as well as other single-use plastic products, made with upcycled agave waste from tequila production. The pair are raising a Series A round.
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The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is increasingly recognized as a leading hub of innovative research and technological advancement. Among its most significant contributors is Dr. Walter Voit, whose work has been pivotal in several transformative fields, including flexible electronics, neuroscience, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI)....
St. Louis-based Reticulate Micro has acquired Dallas-based RMX Industries and will rebrand the combined company as RMX.
Reticulate Micro, a software products company specializing in advanced video compression technology, said the move will consolidate operations and align resources to accelerate commercial business opportunities across its key sectors....
Fort Worth commercial real estate firms Ellis & Tinsley Inc. and Vasseur Commercial Real Estate have merged to form Team & Vasseur Commercial Real Estate (TVCRE).
Charles “C.B.” Team and Nathan Vasseur, who will lead the merged firm, drove the merger and have taken the reins as partners at the new company....
Fort Worth-based glassboard maker Clarus has launched Lynk, a wall-mounted touchscreen writing glassboard featuring more than 250 apps, a multi-point touchscreen, and real-time remote collaboration abilities.
“Lynk is not just another digital whiteboard,” Brittany Ricks, head of marketing and new product innovation at Clarus, said in a statement....
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North Texas is a big place, with plenty to do, see, hear, and watch. We scour the internet every week to find events and activities for you. As always, things may change at any time, so be sure to check the official website or registration page for the latest details....
The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is increasingly recognized as a leading hub of innovative research and technological advancement. Among its most significant contributors is Dr. Walter Voit, whose work has been pivotal in several transformative fields, including flexible electronics, neuroscience, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence (AI)....
St. Louis-based Reticulate Micro has acquired Dallas-based RMX Industries and will rebrand the combined company as RMX.
Reticulate Micro, a software products company specializing in advanced video compression technology, said the move will consolidate operations and align resources to accelerate commercial business opportunities across its key sectors....
Fort Worth commercial real estate firms Ellis & Tinsley Inc. and Vasseur Commercial Real Estate have merged to form Team & Vasseur Commercial Real Estate (TVCRE).
Charles “C.B.” Team and Nathan Vasseur, who will lead the merged firm, drove the merger and have taken the reins as partners at the new company....
Fort Worth-based glassboard maker Clarus has launched Lynk, a wall-mounted touchscreen writing glassboard featuring more than 250 apps, a multi-point touchscreen, and real-time remote collaboration abilities.
“Lynk is not just another digital whiteboard,” Brittany Ricks, head of marketing and new product innovation at Clarus, said in a statement....
