New GE center to focus on 3D printing as a manufacturing tool
GE is making a major investment in so-called additive manufacturing; the company plans to build a new research and manufacturing facility in Findlay Township, outside of Pittsburgh.
Call for Ideas: 4th Annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest accepting entries
Entries are now being accepted for the 4th annual Shale Gas Innovation Contest. Once again, the four best shale energy-oriented innovations, new product ideas, or service concepts�will win $25,000 cash and other support.
10 little things that will pack a big Pittsburgh punch in 2015
From its tiniest residents to its biggest ideas, Pittsburgh made some strategic moves in 2014 that have the potential to reap huge rewards in 2015 and beyond. Keystone Edge details the people, projects and places to watch.
Pittsburgh's PieceMaker brings Santa's (3D printing) workshop to big-box retail
Pittsburgh's PieceMaker Technologies has installed its 3D printing system in a holiday-season pilot at two area Toys "R" Us stores.
Phoenix Contact expands its manufacturing and R&D capacity near Harrisburg
Phoenix Contact, a German maker of industrial electrical and electronic technology products, has expanded its development and manufacturing (D&M) subsidiary in Swatara Township near Harrisburg.
Wilkes-Barre's EthosGen is the 2015 BFTP Venture Idol winner!
EthosGen of Wilkes-Barre, maker of an innovative power generator that produces electricity from sustainable and renewable sources, is the 2015 Ben Franklin Venture Idol champion.
New opportunities for military vets in Philly and Pittsburgh
Both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh marked Veterans Day with new initiatives aimed at boosting opportunities for military veterans.
Ben Franklin Venture Idol Preview: Bethlehem's Orbweaver improves efficiency in the EMS sector
Bethlehem's Orbweaver Sourcing has developed a cloud-based software solution that boosts the speed, accuracy and productivity of the parts procurement process for electronics manufacturers.
Chevron's $20 million Appalachia Partnership Initiative addresses skills gap for energy jobs
Chevron has launched the $20 million Appalachia Partnership Initiative to address the skills gap in filling energy-related jobs.
Workforce Quarterly shines a light on employment in the Pittsburgh region
Workforce Quarterly is a new free publication that promises to shine a bright light on the Pittsburgh region's workforce.