City and Chamber celebrating 10 years!
Robot developer moves to Peachtree Corners
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Pictured (L-R) Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, Mayor Mike Mason, Barry Powell, North America Head of Siemens Electrical Products, Ruth Gratzke, CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Stephen Sidwell, co-founder and CEO of Nexii |
SIEMENS unveils new EV charging prototype
Siemens Energy & Automation in Peachtree Corners unveiled a new sustainable, EV charging concept designed for electrifying fleets and high-demand charging applications at scale. The new VersiCharge XL concept was created to electrify new or existing parking lots and building structures quickly and efficiently by using a modular, scalable design made in partnership with Nexii Building Solutions. READ MORE
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From the Mayor's Desk . . . |
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It's been 10 years...
It is with great pride that Debbie and I wish a Happy 10th Anniversary to the City of Peachtree Corners. From the Paul Duke era and the creation of Tech Park Atlanta to the creation of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) and the 2012 vote for incorporation, it has been the evolution of a community into a city.
Since we achieved cityhood, we have had many successes. With the Town Center and Town Green, we have created a space where we can come together and make memories. With Curiosity Lab, we have created a space for thought, innovation, and creation, reigniting the unique technology-based growth of the Paul Duke era. With the growth and maturing of the city, we have created a broader, more inclusive, sense of community.
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Construction on mixed-use project to begin soon
Construction is set to begin on a mixed-use project at the corner of Technology Parkway South and Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
AHS Residential has filed an application to begin demolishing the office building at 22 Technology Parkway S. In 2021, the 10.7-acre parcel was rezoned from M-1 (Light Industry District) to MUD (Mixed-Use Development District). AHS will construct a mixture of 382 multi-family apartments (212 one-bedroom units and 170 two-bedroom units), 6,000 square feet of office space, a small retail space and a location for food truck parking for on-site events. The 20 Tech Parkway South building will be reused as a mixed-use structure, while 22 Tech Parkway South will be demolished
There will be 2.6 acres of open, public space.
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Robot developer moves operation to Peachtree Corners |
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Luis Manuel Guzman, an American engineer and inventor, is moving his operations from Alpharetta to Peachtree Corners. He and his remarkable humanoid robot called ZEUS 2Q will be working out of a space at 6395 Spalding Drive.
What started eight years ago as a hobby has turned into a patented robot and entrepreneurial enterprise. Guzman appeared on America’s Greatest Makers show, a reality TV show aired in 2016. He was one of 24 selected to go for the second season. At the time, he was working on a humanoid robot. He patented the robot and registered his company in 2020. He is now in the manufacturing stage with the hope the market will stabilize. It takes three months to build one of the humanoids that stand 4’2”.
Zues 2Q is able to walk, talk, and follow instructions. This robot is primarily a creation of Guzman’s company System Technology Works, LLC. It will be used as an educational tool, transforming the way people learn, engage, and program robots.
His mission? He wants to empower robot enthusiasts and research fellows by putting the power of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanics, Electronics and Engineering into their hands. The education is the how—the programming of the humanoid.
“It is programming from digital to the physical and back,” he said.
Most people program in the digital realm. In this case, with the robots, there are physical inputs and outputs which are part of the process.
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Local company gives humanitarian help to Ukraine
Tetra Laval, the group which comprises Tetra Pak, Sidel (Peachtree Corners) and DeLaval is donating EUR 2 million to humanitarian support to Ukrainians in Ukraine and those that have been forced to flee. READ MORE
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ACI Worldwide wins innovation award
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), the global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software, has won the most innovative online retail risk management solution and is recognized as one of the two retail risk vendors of the year at the recently held Australian Fraud Awards.
In the category of most innovative online retail risk management solution, ACI Fraud Management for Merchants was honored for its innovative approach to emerging challenges faced by retailers. ACI Fraud Management is a real-time, multi-layered fraud management solution designed to maximize growth for eCommerce merchants and payment service providers (PSPs).
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New Businesses opening doors in Peachtree Corners
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Review the many new occupational tax certificates processed by City Hall. See READ MORE most recent new businesses and license.
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SWGC celebrating 10 years with event
Ten years ago the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce was launched to spotlight the thriving areas of Peachtree Corners, Norcross and Berkeley Lake. Over the years, the Chamber has also volunteered hundreds of hours to benefit students, healthcare workers, at-risk children, and assist with a curb-side beautification project, among others. To celebrate, the Chamber is hosting a 10th Anniversary Party on March 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Brunswick Club House at 141 Holcomb Bridge Road. Join the Chamber for a special evening of great food/ drink, a live band, giveaways and an overall fun evening to celebrate the SWGC's 10th Anniversary For more information, READ MORE
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Network and enjoy a brew at Anderby
Join the PCBA on Thursday, March 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for business networking at Anderby Brewing. This is an opportunity to have conversation with business professionals who want to share and discuss business in a positive atmosphere. Anderby Brewing is at 110 Technology Parkway in Peachtree Corners.
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PTC Business Briefs
- La Nina Michoacana Pop is renovating a space at 5175 South Old Peachtree Road for a bakery and ice cream shop.
- Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B), the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management and outsourcing solutions to carriers, brokers and corporations, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Bart to CEO, International Operations. This announcement comes on the heels of an organizational restructure within Crawford, which is focused on accelerating its growth strategy and cascading empowerment within its culture.
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Systems to alert distracted drivers to traffic lights turning red
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The City of Peachtree Corners continues its development as a city of the future with the introduction of cutting-edge technology that helps combat the rise of distracted driver accidents and decreased traffic flow by alerting motorists of pending red lights and impending green light changes. In early March, the city announced that telecommunication company T-Mobile, Applied Information, a Gwinnett County-based engineering consultant and Temple Inc., a leader in the intelligent transportation systems industry, are introducing 5G-connected vehicle technology that enables traffic signals to communicate with any vehicle on the road by way of a mobile app. READ MORE
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