In July Pivitec plans to release technology reducing the amount of cables needed to make sound systems work. The Lehigh Valley startup's innovations would also make audio setups less expensive and easier to maintain.
A team in Mechanicsburg crafted a modern, efficient replacement for the U.S. Navy's 20-year-old food-inventory system, which still relies on floppy disks.
Pittsburgh companies raised more than $25 million during the first quarter of 2011, a strong showing that was spread fairly evenly among technology and life science companies.
Talk about lighting the lamp. This family owned and operated Ellwood City company makes high-powered and ultra energy-efficient LED lights and technology in ways that stand out from competitors.
Forbes points out the obvious - our industrial heritage - in ranking Philly atop its toxic cities list, but our own report finds that while we have some work to do, we live in an environment that's increasingly sustainable.
Kutztown University students have an idea for a smartphone app for trivia nights at bars and restaurants. Teams would answer questions on a shared smartphone and their responses would feed into the trivia master's laptop.
Masik Collegiate Fragrances, with offices in Harrisburg and New York City, sells custom-made men's and women's fragrances inspired by 10 colleges. More are in the works.
Cumberland Fulfillment, which opened in Mechanicsburg in 2010, focuses on smaller businesses that want to get into e-commerce or direct mail, but don't have the time or people to dedicate to those tasks.
Advanced-Tec Materials in West Hazleton, south of Wilkes-Barre, is marketing a variety of wares made from coal-combustion waste, including facial skin cream and shoe insoles. But its focus now is on an ash-derived foam for security doors.