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ImpediMed Secures FDA Clearance for Sarcopenia Risk Assessment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance to ImpediMed’s SOZO Digital Health Platform for the assessment of sarcopenia risk. This expanded indication allows clinicians to identify muscle loss during routine scans, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional imaging like CT scans or DXA for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Mapuche communities challenge Statkraft operations in Norway
Mapuche Williche communities from southern Chile have filed a formal complaint against Statkraft under Norway's Transparency Act, alleging the state-owned energy giant failed to uphold human rights at its Rucatayo and Los Lagos hydropower sites. The move marks a significant escalation in the decade-long battle over ancestral territory.
Wawner Strategies Rebrands as The Category
Mount Pleasant-based public relations firm Wawner Strategies has officially rebranded as The Category, signaling a shift to prioritize a positioning philosophy that aims to elevate brands above market competition. The change, effective August 18, 2026, includes a complete visual identity overhaul and a new digital home at thecategory.com.
Mar-Jac Poultry Hits 4 Million Hours Without a Lost-Time Accident
Four million man-hours spent on a high-speed poultry processing line without a single lost-time injury marks a rare safety milestone for Mar-Jac Poultry’s Georgia facilities. This achievement reflects a sustained cultural shift in an industry where complex equipment and rapid production cycles typically present constant physical risks to workers.
Stratus Debuts Labs Arm to Accelerate AI-Driven Fabrication Tools
At the Innovate 2026 conference in Seattle, digital fabrication platform Stratus unveiled Stratus Labs, a dedicated innovation division focused on agentic AI. The company simultaneously launched its inaugural suite of experimental tools, including automated spooling capabilities and a new server protocol designed to grant AI direct access to proprietary workflow data.
Hilco Real Estate Sets September 10 Bid Deadline for Deerfield Campus
Investors have until September 10 to submit bids for the leasehold interest in Corporate 500, a sprawling four-building office complex in Deerfield, Illinois. The 696,770-square-foot campus, located within the affluent North Shore, is currently 72% occupied by a diverse roster of tenants across the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
CBS NorthStar and Decision Logic Merge POS and Back-Office Analytics
Multi-unit restaurant operators face mounting pressure from rising labor costs and thinning margins, prompting a new integration between CBS NorthStar and Decision Logic. The partnership bridges point-of-sale systems with back-of-house operational intelligence to centralize inventory, labor, and sales data into a single, cohesive management platform.
Hi3D V3.0 Debuts High-Fidelity 2048³ Voxel Resolution for AI Modeling
Beijing-based Hi3D has unveiled V3.0, the first commercially available AI platform capable of generating 3D models at 2048³ voxel resolution. This technological leap promises to eliminate the smoothing artifacts common in lower-resolution generation, allowing for the precise reconstruction of thin walls, intricate surface engravings, and complex unsupported overhangs.
Hi3D Unveils V3.0 With 2048³ Voxel Resolution for AI Modeling
Beijing-based platform Hi3D has launched its V3.0 model, marking the first time a commercially available AI system achieves 2048³ voxel resolution. This technical leap, which delivers a 2.37x increase in voxel density over previous standards, aims to minimize the manual mesh repair often required to prepare AI-generated assets for professional production pipelines.
PaleBlueDot AI Scales Large-Model Training with NVIDIA Exemplar Status
Palo Alto-based PaleBlueDot AI has secured NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud status, proving its HGX B300 cluster can maintain over 98% of reference performance across six diverse large-model training workloads. This validation provides enterprise customers with a standardized benchmark for infrastructure reliability, mitigating common issues like unpredictable compute latency and rising operational costs.
ContinuServe Acquires TRIS to Expand Restaurant365 Consulting
Atlanta-based ContinuServe has acquired The Restaurant Intelligence Solution (TRIS), a St. Petersburg firm specializing in Restaurant365 implementation and operational consulting. The deal marks a strategic push to move beyond traditional financial services into broader back-office and restaurant-specific workflow management for multi-unit operators.
National Park Foundation Commits $5.5 Million to Service Corps Projects
Nearly $5.5 million in funding will mobilize 42 service corps projects across the U.S. this year, tasking youth, young adults, and veterans with essential maintenance. These crews operate under National Park Service guidance to bolster infrastructure, mitigate wildfire risks, and restore historic sites while providing participants with professional trade experience.
Haven Recruits Tech Veterans to Bolster Browser Security Strategy
San Francisco-based security firm Haven has appointed Ken Rudin, Michelle Finneran Dennedy, and Ren Chin to its Strategic Advisory Board. The move signals a shift in the company’s development phase as it pivots to unify its product suite under the Haven brand to combat sophisticated browser-based threats.
ATTOM Launches Specialized AI Agents for Property Market Analysis
Irvine-based data firm ATTOM has expanded its Intelligence platform by integrating three purpose-built AI agents designed to process property data via natural language. The release aims to move beyond general-purpose AI by allowing users to query specific housing market trends, parcel details, and automated report generation directly.
Cliffwater Recruits GIC Veteran Sam Walsh for Real Assets Expansion
Sam Walsh, a former senior executive at GIC, has joined Cliffwater as a Managing Director for the Cascade Real Assets Fund. His arrival marks the latest strategic hire for the firm as it aggressively scales its private markets interval fund platform, which currently manages over $44 billion in net assets.
California Automotive Leaders Convene to Address Technician Shortage
California dealerships are currently facing a critical shortage of 5,000 automotive technicians, a deficit that has prompted educators and industry leaders to gather for the second annual California Automotive Technical Education Alliance conference, scheduled for October 9-10 in Oceanside and San Marcos.
JLL Income Property Trust Executes $1.5 Billion Milestone in UPREIT Cycle
Investors in JLLX Diversified Portfolio III have traded their DST holdings for partnership interests in JLL Income Property Trust, marking another successful 721 UPREIT transaction. The deal allows these property owners to shift from specific asset exposure into a broader, tax-deferred institutional real estate portfolio.
Michaels Overhauls Framing Strategy with AR Tools and Designer Collabs
Michaels is shaking up its retail footprint, debuting over 200 ready-made frame styles and an augmented reality builder that lets shoppers preview custom designs in their own homes. The move, paired with an exclusive Architectural Digest partnership, marks the company's bid to dominate the home decor and personalized gifting market.
Caracal Opens Charlotte Facility to Tackle Hospital Waste
Millions of tons of non-hazardous waste leave operating rooms for landfills every year, a cycle Caracal Products & Services aims to break. The company is opening a new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, specifically designed to process polypropylene and polyethylene materials collected from regional health care systems.
Dr. Justin Houman Launches Specialized Male Fertility Program in LA
With male factors contributing to half of all infertility cases, Los Angeles urologist Dr. Justin Houman has introduced a dedicated Male Fertility Restoration Program. The initiative challenges the common medical practice of bypassing male diagnostic evaluations, aiming to identify and treat correctable issues before couples commit to assisted reproduction.
BillingPlatform Retains Leader Status in Gartner Magic Quadrant
For the third consecutive year, Denver-based BillingPlatform has secured a Leader position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Recurring Billing Applications. The designation arrives as enterprises increasingly pivot away from static subscription models toward complex, consumption-based pricing structures that demand higher levels of technical agility.
Food & Wine Opens Prestigious Chef Awards to the Public for First Time
For the first time in its 38-year history, the Food & Wine Best New Chefs awards ceremony is stepping out from behind closed doors. Starting today, a strictly limited number of tickets are available to the public for the September 15 event, offering rare access to one of the industry's most exclusive nights.
VIVIFY Technology Shifts Hydrogen Performance Claims to Third-Party Audit
Delray Beach-based VIVIFY Technology is moving its HOG™ hydrogen energy platform into a rigorous independent validation program, aiming to replace internal performance estimates with verified data. The initiative focuses on the 65 kW turbine configuration, the core technical foundation for the company’s containerized Flying Pig™ power units.
NeuLogiq platform proves effective for at-home ALS and FTD monitoring
A study published in Scientific Reports validates the feasibility of using the NeuLogiq platform to perform multimodal cognitive assessments at home for patients with ALS and FTD. The research reveals that individuals with significant motor and cognitive impairment can successfully manage remote EEG and gamified testing protocols.
ColorTokens Secures Leader Status in Forrester Microsegmentation Report
ColorTokens has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2026, securing the highest possible scores across nine evaluation criteria. The report highlights the company’s flexible deployment options and its strategic focus on containing lateral movement as AI-driven cyber threats accelerate the speed of modern attacks.
BillionToOne Study Validates cfDNA Testing for General-Risk Pregnancies
A new prospective study published in The Green Journal confirms that cell-free DNA (cfDNA) fetal risk assessment serves as a highly effective primary screen for recessive conditions. By analyzing 2,212 pregnant carriers across nine U.S. institutions, researchers demonstrated that the method avoids the limitations inherent in traditional partner-dependent screening.
Beyond Age: How to Select the Right Dance Program for Your Child
Choosing a dance class for a child requires looking past birth certificates to assess individual readiness, confidence, and personality. Meaghan Molsberry, a performing arts expert at the Premier Academy in Avon, Indiana, argues that aligning instruction with a child's developmental stage is the key to fostering a lifelong love of movement.
Care Options for Kids Secures Seven 2026 Top Workplaces Honors
Seven distinct national awards for workplace culture have been bestowed upon Mount Laurel-based pediatric healthcare provider Care Options for Kids. The honors, awarded for 2026, rely exclusively on internal employee feedback gathered by the research firm Energage to measure organizational health, leadership quality, and professional growth opportunities.
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Duke Energy Launches $175,000 Grant for South Carolina Downtowns
Duke Energy is injecting $175,000 into South Carolina’s downtown districts through a new revitalization grant program. Targeting both rural communities and commercial corridors, the initiative aims to fund local infrastructure projects that boost economic growth and improve the quality of life for residents across the state.
Home-Based Cognitive Testing Shows Promise for ALS and FTD Patients
A new study published in Scientific Reports confirms that the NeuLogiq platform can successfully track cognitive and neurological changes in patients with ALS and FTD at home. The findings address a critical gap in clinical research, where traditional motor-focused metrics often overlook the complex cognitive decline associated with these conditions.