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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

TechCrunch

Hexa , a 3D asset visualization and management platform, today announced that it closed a $20.5 After all, the company was once one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers — not exactly entrenched in the 3D modeling space. They also can manage and assess the impact of their 3D content through our platform.”

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Xesto is a foot scanning app that simplifies shoe gifting

TechCrunch

But Howe tells us it moved into mobile sizing shortly after the 2017 launch of the iPhone X — which added a 3D depth camera to Apple’s smartphone. Neatsy wants to reduce sneaker returns with 3D foot scans. The Canadian startup hasn’t always been focused on feet.

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Bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the world

CIO

A good deal of the traffic has been driven by a QR code deployed across social media channels and other communications outlets to promote awareness of the digital museum’s existence. The startup focused on federal contracts and earned its first contract with the Secret Service in 2017. Today, it employs more than 200.

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Why Are There So Few Women in Computer Science?

The Crazy Programmer

The issue does not seem to be about corporate social responsibility but a diverse range of thinking. Stephanie Shirley developed programs studying the impact of technology on social issues. Megan Smith served in the White House until 2017. Men have the opposite experience. Sexual Harassment. Women Pioneers in the IT Space.

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Guide to the New York Tech Scene

BrainStation Technology

According to the New York City Healthcare Venture Capital Report, 79 NYC-based healthcare companies received $703 million in funding in 2017. 3D modeling . New York’s 3D printing community is considered the largest in the world. New York’s 3D printing community is considered the largest in the world. Social Media Week.

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ICON lands $207M Series B to construct more 3D-printed homes after seeing 400% YoY revenue growth

TechCrunch

Creating single-family homes for the homeless using 3D printing robotics. Delivering what is believed to be the largest 3D-printed structure in North America — a barracks for Texas Military Department. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

TechCrunch

In 2017, MacPaw acquired The Unarchiver. Numo provides a social to-do list that people with ADHD use to complete daily tasks. The Breakfast The Breakfast is a social app for modern humans that introduces two people to meet and talk over breakfast. MacPaw is the maker behind CleanMyMac X, Setapp, ClearVPN, and other products.