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AI in the Spotlight: D-ID Acquires simpleshow to Create Video Powerhouse; Toyota Deploys Game-Changing 3D-Printed Tool

16.9.25

NEW YORK – The artificial intelligence sector saw a major consolidation today as D-ID, a leader in digital human technology, announced its acquisition of video creation platform simpleshow. The move came on a day filled with AI-driven product launches and corporate spin-outs. In a separate landmark achievement for industrial innovation, a pioneering 3D-printed manufacturing tool was successfully delivered to Toyota Europe, signaling a significant advancement in automotive production.

AI Takes Center Stage with Major Acquisition and New "Agentic" Tools

In a move to create a "digital human and AI video powerhouse," D-ID announced it has acquired simpleshow. The combined company will serve over 1,500 large enterprise customers worldwide, integrating D-ID's advanced AI video-creation capabilities with simpleshow's expertise in corporate communication.

The day was marked by a flurry of other AI-related corporate news. F2 announced it has spun out of the fintech company Arc with a $10 million equity round to scale its AI platform for private markets, including credit funds and banks. Simultaneously, Arc unveiled its new CFO Agent, an AI tool that fuses banking and AI to provide finance teams with secure, domain-specific intelligence.

The practical application of AI in business and government also accelerated. Ascensus, a retirement savings services provider, developed "CalSavvy," the first-ever AI chatbot for a state auto-IRA program, in partnership with California's CalSavers. In the HR space, Neeyamo launched ARIA, an AI-powered agent for global payroll and workforce management.

Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Accelerates

A major breakthrough in automotive manufacturing was achieved through a collaboration between MacLean-Fogg, the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT), and Toyota Europe. The partners successfully delivered a game-changing 3D-printed die-casting tool insert to Toyota, a pioneering use of automotive additive manufacturing that promises to reduce lead times and enhance the durability of production tools.

In a related development, the Toyota Research Institute released new studies showing that behavioral science can be used to unlock greater carbon reductions from electric vehicles by influencing charging habits and other user behaviors.

Major Deals in Real Estate and Insurance

The global real estate market saw a significant transaction as QuadReal Property Group announced its acquisition of the Realstar Residential operating platform in the UK and Ireland. The deal expands QuadReal's presence in the build-to-rent and student living sectors in the region.

In the insurance industry, Tangram Insurance Services announced it has completed its spin-out from Heffernan Insurance Brokers, launching a new SkyKnight-backed MGA platform named Balavant Insurance Group.

In Brief: Marketing, Health, and Sustainability

  • Marketing: Unilever food brand Natura's® launched its "1000 Recipe challenge," a new creator-led campaign designed to increase awareness among Hispanic consumers.

  • Health & Wellness: Glytec was named Top Diabetes Management Platform for 2025 by Healthcare Tech Outlook for its leadership in hospital insulin management. Intimate wellness brand plusOne® launched a new "Wellness Care collection" of products supporting women through menopause.

  • Sustainability: Houston-based Syzygy Plasmonics outlined its cost-effective solution for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as European leaders call for urgent action on net-zero aviation. Separately, browser company Shift launched an innovative "Browsing Footprint Calculator" to reveal the hidden environmental impact of users' digital habits.

  • Corporate Citizenship: Automotive technology leader BorgWarner was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025 list by 3BL for its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.


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