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Announcing the publication of ILLUME’s new whitepaper and ArcGIS StoryMap

May 31, 2023

Transportation electrification (TE) has emerged as a crucial decarbonization strategy in the fight against climate change. States, particularly California, are leading the way in transitioning to emissions-free transportation. In September 2022, California’s Governor issued Executive Order N-79-20, directing that all new passenger vehicles and trucks sold in the state be electric by 2035. While TE presents immense benefits, the equitable distribution of these benefits is vital to ensure a just transition. In ILLUME’s newly published whitepaper and ArcGIS StoryMap, we explore the barriers to equitable TE and propose strategies to enhance electric vehicle (EV) access in Black and Brown Communities.

May 2023 TechCast | Microelectronics: Tiny technology with a massive impact

May 26, 2023

The May 2023 episode of the Arizona Technology Council’s AZTechCast podcast featured experts including Joe Cestari, executive director at Kiterocket; Travis Kelly, president and CEO of Isola Group and chairman of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America; and Monica McDade, project manager at Leonardo Electronics US – Laser Solutions. These leaders joined Bianca Buliga, director of marketing + communications at the Arizona Technology Council, and Karen Nowicki, president and owner of Phoenix Business RadioX, in discussing the most innovative and transformative ways that companies are using microelectronics.

Nxu Inc. announces new strategic hires as company moves to build a future of infinite energy

May 26, 2023

Nxu Inc., (NASDAQ: NXU), a US-owned technology company manufacturing innovative battery cells and battery packs for use in advanced energy storage systems and megawatt charging stations, today announced the appointment of Sarah Wyant as Vice President of Finance and Madeline Lefton as Director of Government Affairs, effective May 15, 2023.

Flinn Foundation to back Scottsdale VC fund in commitment to bioscience startups

May 25, 2023

A Phoenix-based philanthropic organization is entering the venture capital world to advance its mission of supporting bioscience and health care-focused startups. The Flinn Foundation has joined Scottsdale-based Xcellerant Ventures as a limited partner in its Xcellerant Venture Capital Fund I, the organization announced.

Anuncia Medical Inc. announces published data with promising clinical outcomes using the ReFlow™ Ventricular System in-line with hydrocephalus shunts

May 25, 2023

Anuncia Medical Inc. (“Anuncia” or the “Company”), a company specializing in advancing innovations for implantable and external cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) management systems and neurocritical care, is pleased to announce that an article highlighting its FDA cleared and CE Marked ReFlow™ Ventricular System “Gen 1” with Hydrocephalus shunts in patients suffering from chronic shunt occlusions, has been published in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Intero Digital guest blog: Digital Marketing 101: What is pay per click advertising and how does it help your business?

May 24, 2023

Pay per click advertising, commonly abbreviated to PPC, is often mentioned alongside a slew of other terms like SEM, paid traffic, and Google Ads. Here, we’ll be answering some of the most common questions related to this digital marketing channel like, “What is PPC?”, “What does PPC stand for?”, “What is SEM?”, “What does SEM stand for?” and many more.

We Recycle Solar expands operation in Arizona

May 22, 2023

In 2016, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimated that cumulative solar panel waste volume would reach up to 1 million t globally by 2030, and 78 million t by 2050, based on an average PV lifespan of 30 years. However, as early solar panel replacement becomes more and more widespread, discarded solar panels are flooding US landfills – where they can contaminate soil and groundwater with toxic heavy metals and carcinogens including arsenic, lead, and cadmium – at rates that far outpace previous forecasts.

ASU to lead new DOE Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute

May 22, 2023

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Arizona State University to receive up to $70 million to establish a new Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institute devoted to the challenge of fighting greenhouse gas emissions from industrial process heating. ASU will lead the multi-institution effort known as Electrified Processes for Industry Without Carbon, or EPIXC.

Scottsdale-based Encora to acquire European software engineering services company

May 17, 2023

Encora is acquiring a Romanian software engineering services firm, marking its expansion into the European market, the company announced on Tuesday. Scottsdale-based Encora agreed to acquire Softelligence, which is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania and provides software engineering, artificial intelligence and automation to the insurance and banking industries.

TSMC announced its Arizona microchip factory 3 years ago. Here’s what has happened since then

May 16, 2023

A presidential visit, a massive construction effort, new suppliers moving in and billions of dollars in spending. The new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. complex is one of the most prominent economic projects ever for Arizona. The investment has grown even bigger since the company officially announced it would make its U.S. home in Phoenix three years ago in May 2020.

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