A New Vision for 3-D Takes Shape in PA
The makers of TV shows and movies are producing more and more of them in 3-D. Two Eastern Pennsylvania companies are cashing in by providing them with the latest in three-dimensional glasses.
Penn State launches Agricultural Bio-Security program to protect against food-borne illness
Penn State's newest masters degree program in homeland security now offers a focus on agricultural biosecurity to help protect our food supply against accidental contamination and intentional bioterrorism.
Bucks County window manufacturer undergoes green expansion
Haddon Windows, a green windows manufacturer located in Bucks County, has announced the expansion of their Bensalem facility with the help of $100,000 in state investments.
Dallas HVAC manufacturers open Harrisburg facility, create 31 jobs
Dallas' Lennox International, manufacturers of commercial and residential HVAC equipment, are opening a 130,000 sq. ft. facility in Harrisburg, which will create 31 permanent positions.
York's Air Dynamics creates 'sand tunnel' for military equipment testing
Under contract with the U.S. Navy, York's Air Dynamics has created a sandstorm simulator--a sand tunnel--for use in testing communication and combat equipment.
DVIRC's Emerging Manufacturer Initiative looks to drive growth, attract funding
After touring Quakertown manufacturer Fabric Development last week in an effort to support the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center, Congressman Patrick Murphy announced that funding support for the program was on its way.
USDA grant allows Scranton Chamber to seek Regional Bioscience Plan consultant
After receiving a USDA Rural Enterprise Grant in July, the Scranton Chamber of Commerce this week released a request for proposals in search of a consultant to draft a Regional Bioscience Plan.
DuBois' GreenTek Building Solutions earns funding to take European 'foam' to next level
As the first company in the U.S. to specialize in NeoPor, a popular European insulation material, Dubois' GreenTek Building Solutions seeks to create a niche market with $190,000 in Ben Franklin funding.
SilcoTek goes from spin-off to superhero with new funding
Since ResTek's chemical coating division went rogue to become SilcoTek, the spin-off has made a name for itself with new product offerings and $250,000 in Ben Franklin funding.
Penn State professor emeritus receives Materials Research Society's highest honor
Dr. L. Eric Cross, a pioneer and legend in the field of ferroelectric materials, received the 2010 Von Hippel Award from the Materials Research Society for a lifetime of groundbreaking research.