Is An Impact-Sensing Mouthguard The Newest Hit Product From SISU?
Forbes.com
“It’s been a wild ride,” said Sassa Akervall, CEO of Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI), maker of the SISU line of sports and nighttime mouthguards.
View entire article >Michigan Celebrates Small Business
MichiganBusinessNetwork.com
Akervall Technologies has been selected the 2019 “Michigan SBDC Best Small Business of the Year” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB), a small-business awards program.
View entire article >Mouthguard Maker, Artificial Intelligence Company Win ‘Small Business of the Year’ Awards
Mlive.com
SALINE, MI - Two Washtenaw County companies will receive “Best Small Business of the Year” honors in a May banquet celebrating enterprises all over Michigan.
View entire article >Another Smart Mouth Guard Tracks Head Impacts
HealthTechInsider.com
According to UPMC Sports Medicine, people involved in sports and recreation suffer 1.7 to 3 million concussions every year in the U.S. and half of them go unreported and undetected.
View entire article >UFC 234 Pick ‘Em Contest
SportsHeadlines.News, 2019
So you think you know your MMA? You think you can predict who is going to win a fight and how? Time to prove it. We present to you The MMA Manifesto Pick ‘Em contest.
View entire article >New Technology Looks to Make American Football Safer
CGTN America, 2019
Injuries have always been a hot topic for American football–an extremely physical, and many say violent sport. Some believe technology could help make it a safer and more enjoyable sport in the near future.
View entire article >Online: New Mouthguard Helps Track Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
FOX 47 TV (Lansing), 2019
LANSING, Mich. — Every hit to the head matters in football or in any other rough sport. Even the smaller hits can be really detrimental to a young athlete's health over time.
View entire article >Super Bowl Isn’t Just About Touchdowns: See the Latest Technology in Sports
CGTN America, 2019
With the Super bowl just around the corner, American football is the talk of the sporting world in North America. While the game is steeped in tradition, many believe technology could make the game both safer and more fun to watch. Here’s the latest innovations in sports technology.
View entire article >Online: New Mouthguard Helps Track Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
WILX News 10 TV (NBC Lansing), 2019
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -- Every hit to the head matters in football or in any other rough sport. Even the smaller hits can be really detrimental to a young athlete's health over time.
View entire article >Global Sleeping Bruxism Treatment Market Insight Report 2019-2025 : Carestream Dental, Pfizer Inc., Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals
The Tri-County Press, 2019
Global Sleeping Bruxism Treatment Market is scrutinized 2019 since industry specialists, to help create maximum returns-on-investment as it gives clarity required to make informed business decisions.
View entire article >Michigan Company Creates Mouthguard Providing More Protection with Less Material
WXMI-GR TV (FOX17 Grand Rapids), 2019
Say goodbye to the days of big chunky mouthguards while playing sports! A Michigan-based company has created the strongest, most comfortable mouthguards in the world by using a material that deflects force versus absorbs force, thus disproving the prevailing belief that more cushion equals more protection.
View entire article >The Most Interesting (and Bizarre) Startups at CES 2019
Medium, 2019
From humanoid robots and wearable biotechnology to 4D holograms, autonomous undersea drones, and retro arcade games, these are the most out-of-the-box tech startups we discovered at CES this year.
View entire article >CES 2019: Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas with Sharks & Dennis Quaid
Entertainment Today, 2019
With over 4,400 companies exhibiting new products and services, CES 2019– the world’s biggest technology show, took over Las Vegas, and was a gadget lover’s paradise, and a window into the future of … well, everything.
View entire article >Michigan Company Creates Mouthguard Providing More Protection with Less Material
Fox17 Online, 2019
Say goodbye to the days of big chunky mouthguards while playing sports! A Michigan-based company has created the strongest, most comfortable mouthguards in the world by using a material that deflects force versus absorbs force, thus disproving the prevailing belief that more cushion equals more protection.
View entire article >CES 2019: The Best of the Best
Sidewalk Hustle, 2019
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw over 4,500 exhibiting companies unveil the latest news in technology and consumerism to over 180,000 people from 155 countries.
View entire article >SISU Mouthguards Extends Partnership With US Lacrosse
Sports Destination Management, 2019
US Lacrosse has announced a multi-year extension with Sisu Mouthguards as the official mouthguard of US Lacrosse and Team USA.
View entire article >Michigan Athletic Mouthguard Company Tackles CES and Concussions
Michigan Patch.com, 2019
Akervall Technologies, makers of SISU mouthguards, has unveiled a smart mouthguard that measures impact to the head and brings attention to concussion detection.
View entire article >New Technology Showcased at Consumer Electronics Show
UPI, 2019
The latest in technology is showcased during the 2019 International CES, consumer electronics show, in Las Vegas.
View entire article >Michigan company Unveils Smart Mouthguard that Tackles Concussions
WXYZ 7 TV (ABC Detroit), 2019
A Michigan tech company has developed a new way to bring attention to concussions in the athletic arena.
View entire article >Akervall Debuts Smart Mouthguard at CES That Measures Head Impacts
SportTechie, 2019
Akervall Technologies has released SISU Sense, a smart mouthguard and accompanying mobile app that is able to track and measure head impacts in contact sports.
View entire article >2019 - Global Sleeping Bruxism Treatment Market Size, Status and Forecast -2025
Prsync.com, 2019
Bruxism is excessive teeth grinding or jaw clenching. It is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking.
View entire article >TECH NEWS SISU Sense Smart Mouthguard Tracks Athlete Head Impacts
Make Use Of, 2019
When you think about smart gadgets, you probably don’t imagine a mouthguard. Akervall, however, aims to change that with the introduction of its SISU Sense device.
View entire article >Michigan's Akervall Technologies Launches a Smart Mouthguard/App at CES This Week
Michigan Business Network, 2019
Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Sassa Akervall Co-Founder / CEO of Akervall Technologies, makers of SISU mouthguards, which this week is unveiling a smart mouthguard that measures impact to the head and brings attention to concussion detection.
View entire article >Global Sleeping Bruxism Treatment Market: Insight of U.S., Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India and Central & South America
Prsync.com, 2019
Global Sleeping Bruxism Treatment Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025; the latest report focuses on current market status, estimated forecast, growth opportunities, key market and top players.
View entire article >Smart Mouthguard Launched At CES Could Be The Ultimate Game Changer
Bleu Magazine, 2019
As the crowds gathered at the annual 2019 Consumer Electronics Show there was a lot on offer to see. Among the new electronics on show, a brand new SISU Sense mouthguard/app was released by Akervall Technologies.
View entire article >CES 2019: Akervall Technologies Unveiled Its Latest Mouthguard that Measures Impact to the Head
KLGadgetGuy, 2019
Akervall Technologies has unveiled a new smart mouthguard that measures impact to the head and bring attention to concussion detection. The mouthguard’s are known as “SISU Sense Mouthguard”.
View entire article >2019 International CES
UPI, 2019
Dr Jan Akervall demonstrates the SISU Sense Mouthguard during the 2019 International CES, at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8, 2019.
View entire article >Special Report: CES 2019 — What's Next, Mobility and More
Crain's Detroit Business, 2019
This week, Detroit heads west. Over 40 companies based in the region or with a large footprint here will be in Las Vegas to debut their latest wares at the annual CES 2019 Jan. 8-11.
View entire article >UFC 232 Pick ‘Em Contest
SportsHeadlines.News, 2018
So you think you know your MMA? You think you can predict who is going to win a fight and how? Time to prove it. We present to you The MMA Manifesto Pick ‘Em contest.
View entire article >The Capital City Recap
WILS 1320, 2018
Sassa Akervall talks about their breakthrough technology in mouthguards that protect athletics and help people with TMJ and other medical issues.
View entire article >US Lacrosse Extends Partnership with SISU Mouthguards
www.uslacrosse.org, 2018
SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has announced a multi-year extension with SISU Mouthguards as the official mouthguard of US Lacrosse and Team USA. SISU has been a partner of US Lacrosse since 2016.
View entire article >For the 3rd Time, Akervall Technologies Appears on the Inc. 5000 List
www.prnewswire.com, 2018
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today revealed that Akervall Technologies is No. 2318 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
View entire article >SISU Launches Shorter Mouthguard For Non-mandated Sports
www.prnewswire.com, 2018
SALINE, Mich., May 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- SISU® introduces the SISU GO as the latest innovation in their line of custom-fit athletic mouthguards.
View entire article >SISU Mouthguard Named Best Athletic Mouthguard by the Dental Advisor
www.prnewswire.com, 2018
SALINE, Mich., Jan. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental Advisor announced SISU Mouthguard as the Patient Products Category Winner for the Best Athletic Mouthguard in the 2018 Dental Advisor Product Awards.
View entire article >SISU® Mouthguards Announces New Distributor Partnership with Triple Eight
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., Oct. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies Inc., makers of the SISU Mouthguards, is announcing a new partnership with Triple Eight as the distributor of choice for roller derby and action sports, focusing specifically on wheeled and board sports.
View entire article >Akervall Technologies Named to Inc. 5000 List for Second Consecutive Year
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine ranked Akervall Technologies, Inc. NO. 1521 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment— its independent small businesses.
View entire article >EY announces Sassa And Jan Akervall of Akervall Technologies Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award Winner in Michigan and Northwest Ohio
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies founders Sassa and Jan Akervall received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®2017 Award in the health category for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The Akervalls were selected by an independent panel of judges and the award was presented at a special gala event on June 21 at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
EY announces Sassa And Jan Akervall of Akervall Technologies Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award Finalists in Michigan and Northwest Ohio
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EY today announced that founders, Sassa and Jan Akervall of Akervall Technologies are finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. The Akervalls were selected as finalists by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 21 at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA).
SPARK Ann Arbor Names Akervall Technologies one of the fastest growing companies
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies, Inc (ATI) - manufacturer of SISU Athletic Mouth Guard, SOVA Night Guard and Intuguard, has been honored with a FastTrack award by Ann Arbor SPARK, after demonstrating consistent year-over-year growth. Akervall Technologies manufactures the thinnest, most protective, and comfortable mouth guards on the market and is recognized in athletic, dental and medical communities as a standard for quality and innovation.
Akervall Technologies awarded highly competitive National Science Foundation Phase IIB SBIR Grant
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Science Foundation has awarded Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI) a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase IIB grant for the development of high-performance polymer composites mouth guards. The research and development made possible by this grant will address the urgent need for better dental protection in both sports and medical applications. Akervall Technologies Inc. will bring to market an innovative and disruptive mouth guard technology that synergizes nanomaterial driven energy absorption capability with a novel mouth guard design.
Akervall Technologies Inc., Announces EVP of Global Business Development
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI), makers of SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Nightgrinding Mouth Guards is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Ish as the Executive Vice President of Global Business Development.
SOVA Night Guard named Category Winner by the Dental Advisor
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., Jan. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dental Advisor announced SOVA Night Guard as the Patient Products Category Winner for the Best Therapeutic Device in the 2017 Dental Advisor Product Awards.
Akervall Technologies, Inc. Announces Patent for NextGen Guard
www.prnewswire.com, 2017
SALINE, Mich., Jan. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI) announced the approval of their fifth mouth guard patent for the new SISU NextGen athletic mouth guard, released to the market in October 2016. NextGen is the latest development in ATI's long standing collaboration with National Science Foundation (NSF) which was instrumental in development and production of the SISU family of mouth guards.
Akervall Technologies, Inc. announces COO appointment
www.prnewswire.com, 2016
SALINE, Mich., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Akervall Technologies Inc., makers of SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Night Guards, announced today that Kathy Capelli joined the leadership board as the Chief Operating and Financial Officer to further the company's growth into sporting goods and dental markets. Kathy will be responsible for company's operation, supply chain, procurement and overall financial success.
SISU Mouth Guard Partners with US Lacrosse
www.prnewswire.com, 2016
SALINE, Mich., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- SISU Mouthguard will become the official mouthguard of US Lacrosse and Team USA, offering the world's top lacrosse athletes custom-fit mouthguards powered by SISU's unique Diffusix™ Technology.
Akervall Technologies makes Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies
www.secondwavemedia.com, 2016
Akervall Technologies started out slow and steady, but a recent growth spurt has landed it a spot on Inc. Magazine's latest Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
USA Field Hockey Association Names SISU the Official Mouthguard of USA Field Hockey
www.prnewswire.com, 2016
USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce SISU Mouthguard as the official mouth guard of the organization. As the exclusive supplier, SISU will offer the world's top field hockey athletes custom-fit mouth guards powered by Diffusix™ Technology.
Akervall Technologies, Inc. Named One of the 2016 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
www.prnewswire.com, 2016
Inc. magazine today ranked Akervall Technologies, Inc. NO. 1130 on its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment— its independent small businesses.
Akervall Technologies hits its stride when the business moves beyond its CEO
semichiganstartup.com, 2016
Sassa Akervall knew her company was ready to really grow when it wasn't all about her anymore. The co-founder & CEO of Akervall Technologies saw her startup take off when she stopped doing everything herself or telling everyone what to do. She even kicked the company out of her house when it became too big.
SISU Guard Selected as BigCommerce Design Award Winner for Sports and Recreation Category
PR Newswire, 2016
SISU Guard announced today that it has been named the winner for the sports and recreation category in the 2016 BigCommerce Design Awards. Presented by leading ecommerce platform BigCommerce, the award recognizes SISU's excellence in ecommerce design and online brand presentation.
INCREASE YOUR CONVERSION RATES BY PERSONALIZING THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE [CUSTOMER STORY]
hubspot.com, 2016
Introducing an innovative product to a mature industry with ingrained stereotypes is not an easy task. As a bootstrapping startup, we faced big competitors with impressive industry experience and substantial marketing budgets.
SBAM Recognizes Leaders, Volunteers At Annual Meeting
MITECHNEWS.COM, 2016
LANSING – Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof was recognized on June 23 at the Small Business Association of Michigan annual meeting as its Legislator of the Year, while Milan Gandhi of Med-Share in Southfield was named as its Advocate of the Year.