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DFW Clean Ports Project: Clearing the Air Near Southern Logistics Hubs

by | Nov 14, 2024
SMU researchers and the Southern Dallas Inland Port Transportation Management Association are working with officials from Wilmer and Arlington to address air quality challenges caused by heavy truck traffic around key logistics hubs in the region. Professors from SMU's Lyle School of Engineering are bringing their expertise in remote sensing and transportation to bear on the EPA-funded project.
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Dallas’ Heater and Controls Co. Acquired by Ohio Distribution Platform in Southwest Expansion
by | Jun 4, 2024
Southwest Heater and Controls was led by Camille Hawkins from 1983 until her retirement in 2012, and is now led by her sons Chris and David. This is the third acquisition by Cincinnati's Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions since its formation in September.
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Dallas-Based SpotSee Launches Device to Track Temperature Integrity of Insulin and GLP-1 Medications
by | Apr 10, 2024
SpotSee said that TempMonitor uses its WarmMark technology to provide visual evidence if a medication is exposed to unacceptable temperature levels.
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Irving’s OnAsset Intelligence Launches Dedicated Aircraft IoT Gateway for Air Cargo
by | Mar 19, 2024
Aircraft gateways deliver a multitude of benefits for shippers, logistics providers, and airlines, OnAsset says—and its Sentry 600 FlightSafe device now extends "real time visibility" for shippers to the aircraft itself, turning it into "a virtual connected warehouse."
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New Handheld Device Can Rapid Test THC Levels in Saliva With 94% Accuracy, UTD Bioengineers Say

by | Sep 22, 2023
Called CannibiSenS, the device can distinguish between THC and CBD. Unlike over-the-counter tests that can detect THC but aren't able to determine its concentration, this device can measure THC levels with 94% accuracy, the UTD team says, reducing "false positive" tests. See who could potentially use the device—and why.
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‘Groundbreaking’ Soil Sensors From UT Dallas Bioengineers Could Help Combat Climate Change, Food Insecurity
by | Mar 9, 2023
"This is the equivalent of having a wearable health sensor on your body that tells you in real time what’s happening. Think of it as a wearable for the soil,” UT Dallas' Dr. Shalini Prasad said.
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Emerging Trends: Three Futurists Predict The Tech That Comes Next
by | Feb 15, 2023
From AI to human longevity to xTech, North Texas experts George Brody of InfoNet of Things and Anurag Jain of Perot Jain, along with Mike Bechtel of Deloitte, predict a range of emerging technologies set to transform the world in 2023 and beyond.
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Texas Instruments Unveils Breakthrough 3D Position Sensor
by | Oct 12, 2021
TI says its Hall-effect sensor is "the industry's most accurate." The 3D-sensing technology is a boon for smart factories and the real-time control of devices like autonomous robots.
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UNT to Advance 3D Printing for Automobiles Through a $1.5M Department of Energy Grant

by | Oct 6, 2020
University of North Texas researchers received more than $400,000 of the $1.5 million grant to develop a 3D printed material equipped with embedded sensors for use in car structures.
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Discovery: UTD Research Finds a Cool Twist; UNT Prof Works to Improve Knee Surgery Outcomes
by | Oct 11, 2019
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you’ll also find news on how a consortium led by UT Arlington is developing ways to reduce unsafe uses of medications.
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AT&T Smart Cities Moves Into Infrastructure Safety With New Monitoring System
by | Jan 11, 2018
Selected infrastructure around the country will be equipped with AT&T LTE-enabled sensors to remotely monitor their structural integrity.
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Discovery: Innovative Thinking Study, Cancer Survivors & Clinical Trials, Quake Sensors
by | Dec 1, 2017
Researchers are making discoveries and breakthroughs at laboratories and institutions all across North Texas. Here are some of their stories.
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Dallas Startup Week: Is Transportation Up to Speed?

by | Apr 14, 2016
The future of how we get around includes more sensor technology and on-demand ride services.
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GASP Project will Help Reduce Pollution’s Effects
by | Apr 11, 2016
The project will use a Google Maps-style approach to helping people identify areas of heavy pollution or pollen.
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