Coppell

Open Wide: Robots Are Doing Dental Implants in DFW

by | 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.
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Ascent Solutions To Launch a Global Cybersecurity Think Tank in Cypress Waters
by | Jun 6, 2022
Minneapolis-based startup Ascent Solutions recently announced it has chosen Cypress Waters in Coppell for its new 33,000-square-foot "cybersecurity epicenter." The center will house secure areas for cyber investigation, automation, and intelligence. But it will also feature a nationally scaled cyber apprenticeship program and serve as a think tank to drive thought leadership in the industry.

CEO JD Harris tells Dallas Innovates the center will be a place for "cyber professionals to gather to share important ideas, pilot critical technologies, and test many new security processes, systems, and workflows."
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Latvian Unicorn Expands On‑Demand Printing and Warehousing With New Dallas-Area Facility
by | Dec 1, 2021
The new fulfillment center in Coppell, the company's third in the U.S., is expected to bridge the gap between the company's coastal facilities—significantly reducing shipping times for Texas and the rest of the country. Printful is the first privately owned company with Latvian roots to achieve unicorn status.
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Medchart Raises $17M in Seed and Series A Funding to Hire Talent, Expand Product Innovation
by | Apr 26, 2021
Medchart, which just opened its new U.S. headquarters in Coppell, helps businesses to easily and cost-effectively access digital health information that is authorized by patients.
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DI People: Signify Health, MediaKind, Sabre, Envy Gaming, and More Make Executive Moves

by | Jul 17, 2020
In this week's roundup of hires and promotions in North Texas, you'll also find news from o9 Solutions, Orb Health, Federos, MJB Wood Group, Vistra, Idea Grove, Lennox International, and more.
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‘Best Minds’: North Texas Smart City Consortium Launches with 21 Founding Members
The nonprofit North Texas Innovation Alliance—the largest of its kind in the U.S.—brings together cities, counties, municipalities, and agencies to tackle pressing challenges with innovative solutions. First up, the group will look at the effects of COVID-19. With the launch, NTXIA joins Mastercard's City Possible network that advances inclusive and sustainable development
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‘Work Spacing’ the Workspace: Vari Renovates HQ, Develops New Products in Response to COVID-19
by | Apr 23, 2020
We spoke with Vari CEO Jason McCann about the Coppell-based workspace innovation company's renovations, its new products, and how businesses can get ready for the new normal.
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Alto Pick Rideshare
One North Texas Rideshare Company Launching, Another Expands Coverage Area
by | Jun 19, 2019
Alto is adding more North Texas cities to its app, while Pick says it will launch later this year in the DFW area.
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Woman-Founded Rex Programming is Helping Kids Become Digitally Literate

by | Jan 16, 2019
The Dallas-headquartered company helps kids learn coding, robotics, and emerging technology. Currently, Rex is trying to raise funds to improve their learning management system and add more gaming programs.
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Follow the Money: PHAZR Exits, Spectral MD Gets $1M, Merck Buys Antelliq
by | Dec 20, 2018
Also, you’ll find projekt202, Crow Holdings, Latticework Capital, Light LLC, Woodside Capital, DataBank, and National Teachers Associates Life Insurance Co. in this roundup of activity by companies and investors with ties to North Texas.
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Varidesk flexible office walls
Coppell’s Varidesk Rolls Out Movable Wall Panels
by | Oct 3, 2018
Coppell-based Varidesk, the company known for making the standing desk a "workplace phenomenon" has a new agile workplace solution: QuickFlex Walls.
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Dollars for Good: TWU Gets Record $10M Gift & Mavs Foundation Creates Computer Lab for Homeless Parents
by | Aug 15, 2018
Plus, grants for the Richardson Adult Literacy Center and Richland College as well as other social efforts to boost education and the workforce.
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Coppell HS entrepreneurship class, INCubatoredu

Entrepreneurial Mindset: Local Schools Giving Young Students Tools to Create Their Own Businesses

by | Jun 5, 2018
Through INCubatoredu and similar educational programs, students are solving real-world problems with their own products and services.
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On Tap: US India Chamber Tech Conference, Array & NextUp Female Founders
Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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With Stand2Learn Purchase, Coppell’s Varidesk Expands Its Role in Active Workspace Market
by | Feb 6, 2018
Varidesk announced the purchase Tuesday noting it aligns with the company’s mission to transform workspaces for all ages into more active environments.
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Coppell’s intelliVOL Works to Ease College Admission Process
by | Jul 17, 2017
Through its proprietary product, x2VOL, high school guidance counselors and students can track community service hours.
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