AMD LASERS, a leading dental laser company, has been awarded the prestigious TechPoint MIRA Award in the health and life sciences category. To read more about AMD LASERS, go to AMD LASERS.The award gala was held May 7, 2011, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Ind. The MIRA Awards identify innovative and successful firms advanced manufacturing and logistics, health and life sciences, and clean technology.“We are truly honored to be awarded the 2011 TechPoint MIRA Award,” said Alan Miller, president and CEO, AMD LASERS. "This is a testament to the impact that AMD LASERS has had not only in the dental industry, but also to the technology community in general. TechPoint is a remarkable organization that unites high technology-focused firms, like AMD, with each other. It was especially nice to win the award with my family in attendance in Indianapolis."Other winners included email-marketing powerhouse ExactTarget. TechPoint President and CEO Jim Jay said, “This is a real testament to the strength and resiliency of Indiana’s tech sector--that so many startups could not only survive, but to actually grow and thrive during the greatest global recession of our lifetimes. TechPoint’s MIRA Awards program recognizes leaders and innovators in 13 different competitive categories and is the premier technology awards program."The judges found a lot to like about AMD Lasers, including the significant impact they have had on the dental industry in such a short time, their just-in-time inventory model, and their commitment to utilizing local vendors. AMD Lasers’ Picasso dental lasers delivered on their promise to make lasers more affordable and available for the benefit of all. It took AMD’s innovators in Indianapolis to take charge and make it a reality," added Jay.For more information, go to www.amdlasers.com.To comment on this topic, go to community.pennwelldentalgroup.com/.