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Nipomo family Dentist Releases The Report, ‘What To Look For In A Family Dentist’

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In addition to a broad range of skills and knowledge traits such as trustworthiness, professionalism, and flexibility are high on the list of desirable traits.


SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (PRWEB)

The term “family dentist” actually refers to a dental office that serves all ages of patients, from infants to senior citizens. This being the case Dr. Douglas Ng, at the offices of Nipomo Family Dentist has recently released a report to help individuals and families know what to look for when deciding on the best dentist for their needs.

Family dentistry and general dentistry are sometimes interchangeable, but some dentists practice general dentistry but specialize in a specific group, such as adults, or the special dentistry needs of senior citizens or children. Specializing in children is known as pediatric dentistry.

Other types of dentistry include:


  • Orthodontists specialize in teeth and jaw alignment, using braces, retainers, clear aligners, and other devices.

  • Periodontists help treat and repair diseases and problems of the gums that are damaged by progressive gum disease.

  • Endodontists deal specifically with issues troubling the nerve of a tooth.

  • Oral pathologists and oral surgeons specialize in the treatment of oral diseases of the teeth and jaw. They are trained to perform surgery and may work closely with ear, nose, and throat specialists (ENTs).

  • Prosthodontists repair teeth and jawbones. They provide cosmetic dentistry or treatments to improve the appearance of teeth, such as teeth whitening and veneers. They also fit people with dentures, crowns and bridges.

A family dentist may include many of these specialties in his or her practice. When a patient is referred to a specialist, the family dentist works closely with the specialist to be sure the patient is receiving the best care. Follow-up care after a special procedure is often the job of the family dentist, so it is important to have a strong professional relationship with the specialist.

In addition to a broad range of skills and knowledge traits such as trustworthiness, professionalism, and flexibility are high on the list of desirable traits.

  • A broad range of services means special oral health needs get prompt attention rather than having to wait to fit into a specialist’s schedule. Even if a condition must be referred, a family dentist with a broad range of services is able to perform preparatory and follow-up procedures that are critical to a speedy recovery and ongoing oral health.

  • Professionalism is important for both the dentist and the staff. Is the staff pleasant and understanding? Is the office a comfortable place to wait for the appointment to start? Are there calm activities available for children? Does the appointment start on time? Are your questions about your oral health, insurance coverage and cost answered satisfactorily? Are the dentist’s credentials prominently displayed?

  • Is the dentist knowledgeable about the latest dental procedures, oral health issues and state-of-the-art equipment? If your dentist doesn’t perform the procedure in question can he or she explain it to you to your satisfaction? What kinds of ongoing training do the dentist and staff acquire? Do the dentist and staff have a full understanding of how to use the equipment in the office?

  • Do you trust your dentist and the staff? Do your children trust them? Do the dentist and staff hear you and take the time to discuss your concerns and dental care with you? Do they take the necessary time to calm and relax you or your child? Do you feel your dentist is as committed to your family’s lifetime dental health as you are?

  • Things happen and sometimes appointments need to change or you are late through no fault of your own. How easy is it to reschedule and appointment? Does the staff make a good effort to work with your schedule? How quickly can you get an appointment in an emergency? Is there an emergency, 24-hour number you can call?

Dr. Douglas Ng makes each patient a top priority by taking the time to answer all questions. Dr. Ng keeps abreast of the latest technologies and training for the benefit of their patients at Nipomo Family Dentistry.

Services at Nipomo Family Dentistry range from routine cleaning to cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening to advanced care. All ages, from children to senior citizens receive the best care and up-to-date procedures available from today’s dental science research.

Call today to schedule your first appointment or a consultation to learn more about Nipomo Family Dentistry.

Nipomo Family Dentistry

195 N Thompson Ave Suite #3

Nipomo, CA 93444

(805) 929-1888

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Technology: Computer

World-Renowned Interior Designer Julia Wong Partners With Senseon in Tech Overhaul of Her Kitchen

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Internationally-recognized interior designer Julia Wong uses Senseon to unlock a cabinet in her remodeled kitchen.

“The product [Senseon] allows me to integrate design and technology seamlessly.” – Julia Wong, Principal, Julia Wong Designs


CALIFORNIA (PRWEB)

World-renowned residential and commercial designer Julia Wong had a challenge: incorporating security into her elegant designs while preserving their simplicity and power.

For her upscale clients and her own home, she turned to Senseon®. The innovative cabinet-level access control provider has helped Wong design solutions to secure doors and drawers of cabinets containing potentially hazardous items without marring the aesthetic with clunky locks.

Wong, the principal of Julia Wong Designs, says her goal is “to create a design that’s not only beautiful but also very, very functional.”

She explains, “I think great design today is integrating design and technology, but I don’t want to see the technology.”

Some technology solutions, like unsightly wires or protruding locks, can feel overwhelming and ultimately inhibit the design. Senseon, in contrast, offers a discreet and easy way to safeguard valuable jewelry, art and important documents for clients. It also enables clients to secure hazardous contents.

When remodeling the kitchen of her California home, Wong sought Senseon for a commercial-strength but unobtrusive solution to protect her young daughter from items, such as knives and alcoholic beverages, stored in drawers and cabinets.

Wong says Senseon, which features strong but concealed locks and controlled access, is the perfect solution. “The product allows me to integrate design and technology seamlessly,” she notes. “I can design clean lines while providing my clients the security that they need.”

Her clients love the system, and it has done the trick in her kitchen, where Wong does not have to worry about losing her cabinet keys or her daughter finding them. The designer simply taps her RFID keycard to unlock cabinets. If cabinets are left unlocked, an auto-relock feature helps ensure her daughter’s safety.

Wong says she plans to collaborate with Senseon on future residential and retail projects. “True design goes beyond style, and Senseon really helps me, both on the security and the functionality side, to achieve what I’m looking for,” she says.

“Julia Wong’s experience with Senseon illustrates how our solutions enable interior designers, and their clients, to bridge the gap between security and aesthetics,” says Sid Kalantar, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Senseon. “We’re delighted that this esteemed designer has selected Senseon to advance her inventive concepts. She is an ideal partner in that she shares our commitment to innovation, robust access control, and technology that complements style.”

More information:

Blog post:

https://www.senseon.com/blog/designer-julia-wong-blends-contemporary-style-with-security/

Video:

https://youtu.be/NzSIq03knGc

Senseon for residential applications:

https://www.senseon.com/residential-security/

About Senseon®

Senseon®, a division of Accuride® International, is a unique, cabinet-level access control system that enhances security, efficiency and aesthetics for cabinet doors and drawers, display cases, and more. It is the only solution of its kind that can function as a standalone unit or be integrated with other access control and building management systems.

Retail, jewelry, healthcare, finance, hospitality, residential and other users benefit from Senseon’s flexibility, adaptability and scalability. Senseon blends robust security with elegant design and ease of use, maximizing user and customer experiences. Features include concealed locks four times as strong as standard cam locks, streamlined access management, and automatic relocking. Senseon Plus adds actionable data and intelligent security features, such as audit trail and reports, dual authentication, and discrete access capabilities.

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Technicolor Connected Home Demonstrates High-end JADE Set-top Box Running Android TV and RDK Middleware at CES 2020

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JADE Set-top Box from Technicolor Connected Home

JADE Set-top Box from Technicolor Connected Home

“With JADE, Technicolor Connected Home is not only demonstrating how it supports both middleware operating systems, we are also showcasing the deep relationships we have developed with the most innovative players in each of these ecosystems.”


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH, OTCQX: TCLRY), announces the first two live demonstrations of its JADE set-top-box (STB) — one running the Android TV operating system and the other over Reference Design Kit (RDK) middleware — during the CES conference in Las Vegas January 7-10, 2020. The software agnostic, state-of-the-art customer premises equipment supports the wide spectrum of Network Service Providers’ go-to-market strategies with Wi-Fi 6 and 16 nm Soc Technologies.

This is the latest development in Technicolor Connected Home’s ongoing commitment to leveraging open and innovative technologies for network service providers (NSPs) around the world. The ultimate goal is to help NSPs deliver seamless connectivity and premium entertainment experiences to consumers. This is achieved by creating best-in-class customer premises equipment (CPE) and partnering with the most ingenious companies in the connected home ecosystem.

JADE is a 4K Ultra HD STB containing next generation, 16nm silicon, debuting the latest technology standards — such as Wi-Fi 6 and AV1 decoding in a small customizable design. This receiver, running on both Android TV and RDK, benefits from a powerful quad-core processor, Bluetooth 5.0 technology and an innovative stackable module enabling flexibility in the introduction of value-added services such as Digital Video Recording (DVR), far field voice control and IoT.

“JADE features the latest system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology from Broadcom, making it one of the most versatile and powerful STBs on the market today,” stated Christian Lefebvre, Senior Vice President Video Product Unit, Technicolor Connected Home. “JADE supports the specific technology roadmaps of NSPs pursuing their own open CPE strategies to address evolving demands in the market.”

The growing popularity of streaming media, online gaming — along with the rapid emergence of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) services — has had a major impact on the role of CPE in meeting the consumer requirements for connected home experiences.

Consumers around the world expect to be able to access a wide array of services that interact with an increasing number of connected devices. As a result, NSPs are evaluating STBs that are open and able to deliver more revenue-generating services in a seamless, intuitive and secure manner.

“Today, there are two primary paths to delivering rich connected-home experiences that support the devices and services offered by a growing array of providers: Android TV and RDK,” said Lefebvre. “Operators are choosing one or the other based on their strategic technology priorities. With JADE, Technicolor Connected Home is not only demonstrating how it supports both middleware operating systems, we are also showcasing the deep relationships we have developed with the most innovative players in each of these ecosystems. Technicolor Connected Home has put in place the most stringent processes for integrating the specific services NSPs want to offer their subscribers in a highly secure manner in the Android TV and RDK environments.”

The two live JADE demonstrations will be featured at CES in Technicolor’s exhibit suites 30-315 and 30-317, located on the 30th floor of The Venetian Hotel – #CES2020

About Technicolor Connected Home:

TOMORROW’S CONNECTED HOME. TODAY

Technicolor partners with the world’s leading Service Providers to help them embrace the complex technologies needed to deliver seamless connectivity and premium entertainment experiences. Our Broadband solutions enable the fastest speeds, best-in-class coverage and embed the most innovative software to deliver multi-user gigabit services throughout the home. Our Video platforms allow for dynamic, branded user interfaces, popular applications, unique features and data analytics while ensuring the fastest time to market. With open innovation at the heart of everything we develop, we foster partnerships with a thriving ecosystem of innovative companies enabling our customers to bring an ever-growing number of value-added services to their subscribers.

http://www.technicolor.com – Follow us: @Technicolor – linkedin.com/showcase/18898907

Technicolor shares are on the NYSE Euronext Paris exchange (TCH) and traded in the USA on the OTCQX marketplace (OTCQX: TCLRY).

MEDIA CONTACT:

Carole Bernard: +1 323-337-5837

carole.bernard@technicolor.com

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Industry: Healthcare

Jones & Bartlett Learning Receives Three AJN Book of the Year Awards for 2019

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“Congratulations to our talented author teams for their dedication to quality and excellence. ” – Matthew Kane, Director of Product Management, Jones & Bartlett Learning


BURLINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Jones & Bartlett Learning announced three of its nursing products have been awarded the prestigious American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards for 2019. Each year the AJN invites publishers to submit products across a wide variety of nursing and health care related categories for consideration and honors the most exceptional texts with its award. Jones & Bartlett Learning has been recognized as one of the foremost publishers in nursing, earning a first-place award in the History and Public Policy category and two third place awards in both the Digital Products and Gerontologic Nursing categories.

Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Award in the History and Public Policy category: Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action, Third Edition By Donna M. Nickitas, Donna J. Middaugh, and Veronica D. Feeg

Awarded third place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Digital Products category:

2019 Nurse’s Drug Handbook App By Jones and Bartlett Learning

Awarded third place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Gerontologic Nursing category: Geriatric Notes By Jamie W. Smith and Bradley J. Goad

“Jones & Bartlett Learning is thrilled to accept these 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards, and we extend our appreciation to the American Journal of Nursing for the recognition. Congratulations to our talented author teams for their dedication to quality and excellence.”

– Matthew Kane, Director of Product Management, Jones & Bartlett Learning

About the Texts

Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals: Advocacy and Action, Third Edition reflects a well-honed vision of what nursing and health professionals need to know to both understand and influence health policy. Through their focus on relevant issues, the authors discuss how healthcare professionals can prepare themselves to engage in the economic, political, and policy dimensions of health care.

The 2019 Nurse’s Drug Handbook app is the most current, practical, and easy-to-use mobile nursing drug reference. Updated annually, the app provides on-demand, accurate and timely facts on hundreds of drugs from A-Z. Written in a no-nonsense style that speaks your language in terms you use every day, it offers concise and consistently formatted drug entries organized alphabetically.

Geriatric Notes is an essential quick reference for the advanced practice provider (APP) who provides care to elders in the outpatient setting, such as nursing homes, family practice, or home health. With a practical, accessible, and concise approach, it offers an easy to understand overview of the most common diagnoses, topics, and symptoms encountered in the aging population.

About Jones & Bartlett Learning

Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary education, post-secondary education, and professional markets. Jones & Bartlett Learning develops educational programs and services that improve learning outcomes and enhance student achievement by combining authoritative content written by respected authors with innovative, proven, and engaging technology applications that meet the diverse needs of today’s instructors, students, and professionals. For more information on Jones & Bartlett Learning, visit http://www.jblearning.com.

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IWCO Direct Hires Jamie Veltri as Vice President, Marketing Strategy

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Jamie Veltri has joined IWCO Direct as Vice President, Marketing Strategy


CHANHASSEN, Minn. (PRWEB)

IWCO Direct, a leading provider of data-driven direct marketing solutions, announced Jamie Veltri has joined the marketing services team as vice president, marketing strategy. Veltri’s extensive experience helping organizations use data-driven marketing strategies to spur response and increase revenue will bring deep insights to client campaigns.

With more than 20 years experience in strategic analysis and development, Veltri will partner with Alan Sherman and Wes Sparling, also vice presidents of marketing strategy at IWCO Direct, to lead client campaign strategy and help guide creative execution and production of omnichannel campaigns. Her leadership will be instrumental in helping to increase response rates, drive a higher return on marketing investment (ROMI), and ensure greater visibility for direct mail’s powerful contribution to effective omnichannel marketing.

Veltri has a solid track record in multiple industries, including finance, health, education, and nonprofit fundraising. She is highly regarded for her proven ability to develop and perfect operational processes to achieve long-term strategic objectives and short-term revenue goals—across direct mail, digital, print, DRTV, phone, and face-to-face media channels. Veltri has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a concentration in Marketing and History from the University of Pittsburgh.

About IWCO Direct

As a leading provider of data-driven direct marketing solutions, IWCO Direct’s Power your Marketing™ approach drives response across all marketing channels to create new and more loyal customers. The company’s full range of services includes strategy, creative, and execution for omnichannel marketing campaigns, along with one of the industry’s most sophisticated postal logistics strategies for direct mail. Through Mail-Gard®, IWCO Direct offers business continuity and disaster recovery services to protect against unexpected business interruptions, along with providing print and mail outsourcing services. The company is ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) certified through BSI, reflecting its commitment to data security. Stay current on direct marketing trends, industry news, postal regulations, and more by subscribing to IWCO Direct’s SpeakingDIRECT blog.

IWCO Direct is a wholly owned subsidiary of Steel Connect, Inc., a publicly traded diversified holding company (Nasdaq Global Select Market symbol “STCN”); Steel Connect, Inc. has two wholly owned subsidiaries, IWCO Direct and ModusLink Corporation. For more information, please visit About Steel Connect, Inc.

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Dr. Richard E. Buckley of MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center Releases Top Cosmetic Treatments to Fix “Resting B**** Face” (RBF)

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Dr. Richard E. Buckley offers ultra-natural looking fix for RBF

Many women are increasingly flocking to cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Richard E. Buckley of MilfordMD about their desire to change their resting bitch face into a friendlier, more approachable look.

Now that the media has defined resting bitch face more people have looked in the mirror and decided that the RBF expression fits them perfectly. To create a friendlier look for these patients, I seek an ultra-natural outcome where they look like themselves but an improved, more approachable version.


MILFORD, Pa. (PRWEB)

Some people have the luck of being born with a face that looks calm and happy in almost any state; whereas others are bombarded with people asking them “what’s wrong” or to simply smile more. While the term “resting bitch face” or RBF entered the cultural lexicon when it took over the internet in 2013 as a result of a hilarious viral mock-public service announcement video titled Bitchy Resting Face, many women are serious about their desire to cure their “resting bitch face.” Some people embrace their RBF as a way to ward off unwanted advances, but many individuals hate that it makes them look unapproachable. In fact, American women are increasingly flocking to cosmetic surgeons to change their resting bitch face into a friendlier, more approachable look.

RBF describes individuals, mostly women, with a facial expression that unintentionally appears “unfriendly,” particularly when the face is relaxed or not expressing any particular emotion. As Dr. Richard E. Buckley, Cosmetic Surgeon, and Medical Director of MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center, says, “there are actually a lot of different versions of the resting bitch face which range from appearing annoyed, angry, anxious, serious or stressed to looking unfriendly or just plain bitchy. Those subtle differences show up in a few places across the face, such as downturned corners of the mouth to forehead furrows.” And while the term may seem silly, for those constantly having to defend their mood, RBF is actually quite frustrating.

“What I have noticed in my practice,” states cosmetic surgeon Dr. Richard E. Buckley, Medical Director of MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center, in Milford, Pa, “is a large increase in people asking about their self-identified RBF and what can be done to improve it. I think now that the media has defined RBF, more people have looked at themselves in the mirror and decided that the RBF expression fits them perfectly.” While the term entered the cultural dictionary more than six years ago, many cosmetic surgeons have seen requests to “cure” resting bitch face double in the past two years.

To fix or improve RBF and create a friendlier look, the key is a combination of injectable volumizing facial fillers, such as the Restylane® and JUVÉDERM, and neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport. “The area between the eyes and the area at the corners of the mouth are significant areas in helping to counter-act resting bitch face,” says Dr. Buckley. “The key for these areas is typically a combination of facial fillers and relaxers.”

The Restylane® and JUVÉDERM family of products are FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers specifically formulated to be synthetic analogies of your body’s own naturally produced hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps provide fullness and elasticity by attracting and storing moisture in the skin. Unfortunately, it diminishes as you age. Restylane® and JUVÉDERM help restore volume and contour to the face by replenishing the hyaluronic acid that was lost.

Dr. Buckley often recommends using volumizing fillers to help firm up, smooth out and fill in the areas that are showing signs of aging. He uses Restylane® or JUVÉDERM fillers to augment the lips, enhance cupids bow (the center part of the top lip), help lift the oral commissures (corners of the lips), and support the area below the corners of the lips where marionette lines begin to form downturned lips.

At MilfordMD, Dr. Buckley combines the fillers with neuromodulators, such as Dysport and BOTOX® Cosmetic to relax the muscles and provide a softer, more alert appearance. It works by temporarily blocking the signals from the nerves to the muscles so that the muscle contractions are reduced/eliminated which allows the wrinkles to relax and soften. This also helps prevent or reduce new wrinkles and lines from forming on the face.

For most patients, they can expect the neuromodulator (Dysport or Botox) results to last three to six months and the hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane® and JUVÉDERM) to last a year or more depending on the product and where it is placed. According to Dr. Buckley, “these are the expectations with normal dosing. It’s certainly possible to make the results of neuromodulators last longer by using higher doses but the higher the dose, the more likely you will end up with undesirable results. With filler, in addition to the amount of the injectable, the version of filler used, the area in which it is injected, and the amount of normal movement also factor into the length of the results,” states Dr. Buckley. “Some areas like the lips move a lot so they tend to metabolize filler faster and the results may last less long.”

When it comes to treating RBF, even though there are common treatments most cosmetic surgeons use, as Dr. Buckley states, “every patient is truly very unique and what serves them best isn’t a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all approach, but one that is handcrafted for them from an extensive palette with proven treatments ranging from laser and skin tightening treatments to dermal fillers, such as the Restylane family and neuromodulators, such as Botox. The goal is to find the right blend for the individual that addresses the clearly defined concerns they have in a natural way where they look like themselves but an improved and younger version of themselves.”

“Not every cosmetic surgeon works toward ultra-natural looking results. I work towards ultra-natural all the time. I personally don’t think that looking ‘done’ is an ideal outcome. If someone looks ‘amazing’ that’s a different type of result that I believe most people prefer. At MilfordMD, we seek to provide amazing,” says Dr. Buckley. With his hand-crafted individual approach to treating RBF, Dr. Buckley makes significant differences in how people look at rest and how they look on animation with strategically placed subtle changes. And the outcome according to Dr. Buckley is that “at follow-up appointments RBF clients suddenly tell me that other people are treating them better, which I believe is a result of them looking friendlier and more approachable.”

About MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center:

The MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center offers state-of-the-art highly specialized procedures in laser and cosmetic surgery and aesthetic skin care. In addition to its AAAHC nationally accredited surgical center and extensive laser surgery capabilities, MilfordMD offers physician designed skin care products for home use. Milford Pennsylvania’s MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is sought out by patients from around the world for expertise and innovation in cosmetic treatments performed by Board Certified Physicians, Richard E. Buckley, M.D. and Marina Buckley, M.D.

MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center is located at 303 W. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tel: (570) 491-1962. For real patient video testimonials, follow MilfordMD on Instagram and Facebook, and visit our MilfordMD YouTube channel.

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Technology: Electronics

Myant to Unveil the Digital Textile Exchange (DTX) at CES 2020, a Platform to Democratize Access to Textile Manufacturing Capacity and Enable Textile Innovation

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DTX will engender greater trust and transparency between stakeholders, enable textile product manufacturers to optimize for local demand in a more dynamic and efficient way, and ultimately bring the textile manufacturing industry into the sharing economy.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Myant Inc., pioneers in Textile Computing™, will unveil the Digital Textile Exchange (DTX) at CES 2020 (January 7-10, 2020 in Las Vegas), a digital manufacturing platform that connects the network of stakeholders in the advanced textile innovation value-chain to enable unprecedented levels of efficiency, quality and consistency. By connecting existing manufacturers, inventors, startups, and academia with knitting machines and textile producers all working under a new universal set of standards, DTX will streamline the process of going from idea to mass-scale production for advanced textiles, and reignite the culture of making and innovation that has been dwindling in the textile world for decades.

Barriers to Innovation in the Current Textile Manufacturing Ecosystem:

Fibers and textile systems are continually being prototyped with increasingly sophisticated functions applied to a diverse set of applications, including everything from sweat-sensing to wound care, wellness management, drug detection and delivery, shape shifting, pressure monitoring, brain-computer interface, electrical stimulation, heating, cooling and much more. The resultant consumer demand for actual connected textile products that incorporate these functions has risen to great heights in recent years, but the textile manufacturing ecosystem has not kept up with the new knowledge, materials, integration processes and standards needed to easily turn an innovative textile idea into scalable products. Bringing advanced textiles innovations to the market at scale in the current ecosystem is an uphill battle that often results in brilliant ideas being snuffed out before they have a chance to thrive. The challenges faced in sourcing new types of functionalized yarns, finding manufacturing facilities that can knit and integrate textile electrodes at scale, and addressing the myriad of supply chain requirements not typically associated with conventional textile manufacturing makes innovation in advanced textiles practically impossible, even for the most well-resourced global textile companies.

At the core, finding partners in the supply chain that can help innovate is difficult due to a lack of universal standards. While rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing exist for small-run or early concept stage applications, these prototypes typically cannot be scaled up without some critical compromises relating to sustainability or function due to the need for regulatory adherence and other factors.

DTX: Enabling Innovative Textile Ideas to Become Scalable Products:

Recognizing these challenges, Myant created DTX as a digital textile manufacturing nexus in order to democratize access for manufacturers, innovators, start-ups and existing manufacturers. DTX offers a number of key features that lower barriers to scalable innovation:


  • Connecting Supply to Demand: DTX dynamically maps the demand for advanced textile manufacturing (i.e. production orders) with available production capacity across a global network of knitting machines. By way of example, consider how a global-apparel manufacturer will now be able to centrally and flexibly manage production, optimize for localized manufacturing, and dynamically respond to evolving volume demands by tapping into a deeper pool of textile production partners. On the flip side, DTX will allow a textile producer with idle knitting machines to maximize output and value by tapping into a deeper pool of available jobs. They could potentially even take on orders that exceed their own production capacity and re-sell portions of an order back on the exchange in order to maintain relationships with a key partner. This type of flexibility for textile producers translates to lower overall risk greater return on their investment in knitting machinery.

  • Enforcing Universal Standards: Knitting machines registered on the DTX will also need to comply with a new universal set of quality, materials, labor and environmental sustainability standards, thus ensuring that a product produced on a knitting machine in one country is the same as the same product produced on a different knitting machine in a different country. The standards to be set forth by DTX aim to bring all stakeholders into alignment with the specific regulatory requirements, engineering restrictions and systems integration demands for textiles in each specific industry (e.g. medical, automotive/aerospace, consumer goods, home/office furnishings, etc.). For example, since textile computing applications require knitting with conductive yarns that are not common in conventional textile manufacturing, DTX will define process standards relating to yarn extrusion, covering, coding, testing and validation to ensure that innovators can design against a standard that textile producers can actually support at scale.

  • Training for New Processes & Standards: To support the proliferation of these new standards and to prepare a new generation of workers for a new type of work, Myant and the DTX will be working with academic institutions across the world to build academic nodes that support the development of talent for the textile computing industry. Textile manufacturing has evolved tremendously in the last few decades, but the existing and future workforces may not possess the appropriate skill set to remain relevant as Textile Computing becomes the norm for the textile manufacturing world. The development of talent would come in the form of j oint curriculum development, hands-on training on DTX-connected knitting machines, and more, similar to the model in place between Myant and Toronto’s Ryerson University. More academic nodes across the globe like the one at Ryerson University are in the process of being established.


By bringing stakeholders together and enforcing a universal standard, DTX will engender greater trust and transparency between stakeholders, enable textile product manufacturers to optimize for local demand in a more dynamic and efficient way, and ultimately bring the textile manufacturing industry into the sharing economy.

Building a Network of Knitting Machine Partners:

The first knitting machine partners on the Digital Textile Exchange will be Stoll, the German 3D robotic knitting machinery manufacturer. Building upon a relationship that started in December 2017, Myant now has an exclusive global partnership for textile computing applications with Stoll. The knitting machine manufacturer will be on-hand at Myant’s Booth at CES 2020 (Sands Expo, Booth #43925) for the inauguration of the Digital Textile Exchange. Stoll will also be demonstrating the new knitelligence generation of machines featuring the STOLL-knitrobotic technology. STOLL-knitrobotic represents a major breakthrough for the textile computing industry, allowing integration of microelectronics and other features into textiles during the knitting process in a fashion similar to the way pick-and-place machines do in microelectronic fabrication. The Stoll knitelligence line of machines includes many other features that are critical to Textile Computing including a cloud management software where proprietary processes, designs, and other IP will be protected, as well as remote training and production management. Stoll’s knitting machines will be the first to be connected to DTX, opening up a new realm of possibilities for its customers.

Myant will also be adding other knitting machine manufacturing partners to DTX that can support warp knitting and circular knitting, enabling innovators to realize whatever vision they have in mind.

Seeding a Global Network of Textile Manufacturing Clusters:

As a first step, Myant is growing its manufacturing capacity and will be opening up a new facility to house 1,000 state-of-the-art Stoll knitting machines to support the projected demand for their ilaria.varoli@myant.ca [https://myant.ca/myant-to-showcase-line-up-of-heart-health-management-apparel-and-textiles-at-ces-2020-to-democra __title__ ]tize-access-to-electrocardiography-for-people-across-society/ [own textile computing products launching in 2020 and beyond. This new facility will be located in Ontario, Canada __title__ ]. Furthermore, Stoll will open a new research and development centre and office in the area to support the development of the next generation of Stoll knitting machines and the software and data science that will power them. This flagship textile manufacturing cluster will serve as a model for the eventual creation of other similar clusters across the globe, all joined through DTX and operating with the same standards, laying the foundation for a transformation in the textile manufacturing world.

For more information or to schedule a meeting at CES 2020 to discuss DTX, please contact:

Ilaria Varoli

Executive Vice President at Myant

ilaria.varoli@myant.ca

Brian Fung

Director of Marketing at Myant

mailto:brian.fung@myant.ca

Markus Kirwald

Director of Business Development

markus.kirwald@myant.ca

About Myant Inc. and the Digital Textile Exchange

Myant has created the world’s first platform that continuously and ambiently connects people to their bodies, to each other, and to the world around them. Using connected textiles that can sense and react to the human body and a platform that enables machine learning driven health and performance outcomes, Myant is on a mission to transform human connectedness. With an extensive patent portfolio, key exclusive relationships within the textile computing industry, a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, data scientists, fashion designers and knitting specialists, and over 80,000 ft² of manufacturing capacity, Myant is changing the way people across society connect. Connect with us to find out how we can help you create innovative solutions powered by connected textiles and the Myant Platform.

Visit https://www.myant.ca and http://www.digitaltextileexchange.com to learn more.

About STOLL

H. Stoll GmbH & Co. KG is an internationally operating manufacturer of flat knitting machines based in Reutlingen, Germany. The world-renowned enterprise was founded in 1873 and has about 1,000 employees worldwide. Stoll exports to more than 70 countries all over the world and offers integrated services through affiliated companies, sales and marketing centers and numerous agencies. The Stoll product portfolio comprises 3D knitting machines and patterning software which are used for the production of fabrics for fashion as well as for technical applications. With innovative technical developments and a modern production environment Stoll enables a broad spectrum of knitting trends. For more information about Stoll, please visit: Stoll.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

Quality Health Care Concierge Offers Private Companion Care Services to The Residents of Boca Raton And Palm Beach

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BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Quality Health Care Concierge was founded by Michelle Kavall, RN MSN, with the purpose of providing a holistic care approach and to maintain a comfortable and preferred lifestyle with their Companion Care services in the Boca Raton and Palm Beach communities. Mrs. Kavall has a passion for holistic care and has been a leader in the healthcare field for over a decade. Thanks to her impressive educational background in Healthcare & Nursing Leadership, she managed to become a pioneer in the home health care industry in Florida and New York City. While working for large healthcare organizations, start-up home health technology companies, volunteering efforts, studying healthcare trends, and even being a Facilitator for Cornell University, Mrs. Kavall managed to transcribe the ideal solution for helping people in the community with Quality Health Care Concierge.

The team is a comprised group of trained professionals who are dedicated to providing support services to their members. They take pride in providing the ones who are in need of quality companion care services to assist them in their daily tasks, routines, or new opportunities to make the best out of each and every day. “We opened Quality Health Care Concierge with a mission to provide prestigious private companion care services to those that wish to maintain their quality of life, in the comfort of their home, while having someone assist with their everyday tasks. We truly understand how important it is to feel secure while continuing with an established and loved routine that our members can trust,” said Michelle Kavall, Founder and President.

The perfect 5-star ratings offered by Google and Yelp are the results of the hard work of the professionals working at Quality Health Care Concierge. They are also part of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and they are striving to further their relationship and dedication within BBB. They work with top notch and trusted physicians with over 25 years of experience in managing pain and a high quality of life. The mission has always been to go above and beyond so that elite service can be offered to serve the aging Florida community in their preferred place of living. Besides providing in-home services, they can also recommend various highly-rated certified holistic care networks that manage and treat an array of ailments such as Epilepsy, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer, Anxiety Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-traumatic stress disorders, and many neuropathies. Their team is specifically knowledgeable in the care needs of the elderly population and are individually chosen as an optimal match for their clients. The attention to detail, care needs, availability of a holistic care network at their fingertips, and requests of the customers combined with high satisfaction rates makes Quality Health Care Concierge one of the most trusted elder care services in Florida.

At Quality Health Care Concierge, they are providing the best couple care that helps family or loved ones to take a much-needed break from caring for their aging loved ones in their seeking respite care. It is quite normal for family members to feel burnout and exhaustion after prolonged periods of caring for an elderly couple. Elderly couples residing in the community can continue to live their lifestyles in the comfort of their own homes thanks to their elite companion care assistance. Many elderly members have a particular appreciation for the prestigious services available in the comfort of their own homes and community settings.

The overnight companion care service was created to provide overnight companionship for those with anxieties of being home alone overnight and to reduce overnight confusion or wandering outside of the home setting. This 24/7 service ensures that the clients will stay safe in their homes, even throughout the night.

Being an active participant in the community is important for anyone and the Community Care service will help elderly persons remain active. With this service, customers can be accompanied to doctor’s visits, hospital visits, medical centers, treatment centers, etc., or they can be assisted with arranging transportation to and from community visits.

Quality Health Care Concierge can provide caregivers from as little as 4 hours daily through their Personal Assistant and Hourly Care Services. The caregivers are trained to provide services such as socialization and isolation prevention, meal preparation, shopping, medical reminders, grooming, toileting, light housekeeping, basic pet care and so on. This service is perfect for customers who need assistance only in the mornings or evenings.

Quality Health Care Concierge is dedicated to providing the most detail-oriented and customer approved companion care in the community. Their chosen caregivers go through a highly individualized and vigorous application and employment process. Best of all, President and Founder, Michelle Kavall, RN provides all in-person education and support to staff members to ensure top-notch quality in employee success and outlook with a main goal to educate and train our staff for the most pristine care to be provided to its members.

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Company: Quality Health Care Concierge

Location: Boca Raton, FL 33432

Telephone: 888-981-5595

Website: QualityHealthCareConcierge.com

Email: info@qualityhealthcareconcierge.com

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Business: Executives

California Homebuilding Foundation Elects Two New Trustees to 2020 Board

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) has elected two new industry leaders to its 2020 Board of Trustees: Kevin Carson, Northern California President of The New Homes Company, and Tom Grable, Division President of TRI Pointe Homes, Southern California.

Kevin Carson and Tom Grable join a volunteer board of 37 active members who are dedicated to serving CHF by creating a prosperous, thriving homebuilding industry in California.

The Foundation is excited to welcome the support and contributions of these two distinguished industry professionals:

Kevin S. Carson is the Northern California President of The New Home Company. With 30 years of homebuilding experience, Carson served as President of Ryland Homes’ Sacramento division from 1994 to 1998, later becoming President of John Laing Homes, leading the division to building over 5,000 homes throughout Northern California. In 2014, under Carson’s leadership, The New Home Company began development of The Cannery, a sustainable, farm-to-table community located in Davis, CA. In addition to his role as company President, Carson also currently serves on the Executive Board of HomeAid. Mr. Carson was inducted into the 2016 CHF Hall of Fame.

Tom Grable has been with TRI Pointe Homes since 2010 and the President of its Southern California division since 2014. Prior to joining the TRI Pointe Homes team, Mr. Grable served as an Appointed Receiver’s Agent with California Real Estate Receiverships from 2009 to 2010. Mr. Grable was with William Lyon Homes, Inc. from 1998 to 2009 and served a combined 10 years at Beazer Homes and Watt Homes, Inc. Mr. Grable is currently a member of the California Building Industry Association (CBIA)’s Board of Directors and has served in leadership positions with the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) since 2003. He currently leads the BIASC as its 2019-2020 President.

To learn more about the California Homebuilding Foundation or to view the full 2020 roster of Board Trustees, visit http://www.mychf.org.

About the California Homebuilding Foundation

The California Homebuilding Foundation (CHF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing California’s homebuilding industry. CHF’s mission is to ensure the continued success of the homebuilding industry through the development of its current and future workforce, funding pertinent research, and honoring exemplary industry leaders. The Foundation if the presenter of California’s top industry award, Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.mychf.org for more information on programs and services provided by the California Homebuilding Foundation.

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Soft Shell LIGHT SS1 Headgear for Flag Football and Collision Sports Earns Best Headgear Score Ever Tested and Five Star Rating From Virginia Tech Helmet Lab

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LIGHT Helmets soft headgear is the highest rated helmet in Virginia Tech history.

“Our score per Virginia Tech was 15 times better than the nearest competitor,” Nick Esayian, LIGHT Helmets CEO, said. “The LIGHT SS1 has better coverage, a more comfortable fit, and a stylish look, all for less than $100.”


CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)

LIGHT Helmets has topped the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s rating systems for Flag Football headgear, earning a prestigious five-star rating for the LIGHT SS1 soft headgear. The LIGHT SS1 earned the best possible score under the STAR evaluation system used in the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings, which include impact tests to evaluate a headgear’s ability to reduce linear and rotational acceleration of the head resulting from impacts a flag football player might see on the field.

The soft-shell headgear is based on the same Armor Foam material that forms the core of the award-winning LS1 family of football helmets that received five-star ratings for tackle football. The headgear is also designed for use in other collision sports such as rugby, soccer, women’s lacrosse and women’s field hockey.

With an MSRP of $99.95, the LIGHT SS1 soft shell headgear has a posted score of 0.00 on the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab’s testing scale, where a lower score offers better protection. The Light SS1 headgear comes at a similar or better price point than other soft-shell headgear on the market.

“Our score per Virginia Tech was 15 times better than the nearest competitor,” Nick Esayian, LIGHT Helmets CEO, said. “The LIGHT SS1 has better coverage, a more comfortable fit, and a stylish look, all for less than $100. Our entry into this space is similar to when Ford introduced the automobile when everyone else was still riding horses, providing a revolutionary leap forward for players.”

Beginning in 2020, the Texas State 7on7 Organization requires players to wear soft shell headgear that has scored at least a four-star rating from the Virginia Tech Helmet Labs. The LIGHT SS1 is now the best headgear available for reduction of linear and rotational acceleration, according to the test.

The five-star rating of the LIGHT SS1 matches five-star ratings on the LIGHT LS1 Varsity and the LS1 youth model, available in both composite and polycarbonate shells, already on the market for tackle football.

“We’ve gotten great reviews on the fit of all of our LIGHT LS1 models,” Esayian said. “With the launch of the SS1 soft shell headgear, it will be easy for players to go from flag football or 7-on-7 drills back to full contact without a noticeable difference in fit and feel from their helmet. It may seem like a small thing, but every advantage matters on the field.”

The LIGHT LS1 line of helmets for tackle football are currently available at http://www.LIGHTHelmets.com. The LIGHT SS1 soft shell headgear is now available for preorder at http://www.LIGHTHelmets.com.

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