New state investments boost 3 Bucks County manufacturers
This week, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority approved $2.9 million in state investments to grow 3 Bucks County manufacturers.
'Starter Kit' grants to help PA universities attract top researchers
A new state grant program will provide incentive packages to help universities attract top researchers from across the world to contribute commercialization research for top growth sectors Energy and Nanotechnology.
Erie developers survey freight volume to form Erie Shippers Association
The Erie Inland Port Initiative announced this week that they will be conducting a survey examining the volume of freight entering and exiting the Erie ports in an effort to form a comprehensive shippers association for Erie County.
Pennsylvania College of Technology expands training center for plastics manufacturing
Through a $10,000 investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Pennsylvania College of Technology has expanded a thermoforming center that will give students the chance to work on real plastics manufacturing projects with real companies.
Solar Manufacturing's newest purchase order hits close to home
Souderton's Solar Manufacturing has received an order for its new metal production furnace from a company right here in Pennsylvania.
CMU's gas-sniffing robot to improve safety on Middle Eastern oil rigs
CMU's Robotics Engineering Center announced its partnership with North Caspian Operating Company this week. The team has been commissioned to build a human-sized gas detection robot for use on Middle Eastern oil rigs.
Central PA Startups Delve into Nanotech for Solar Solutions
The next big thing in solar technology just may be germinating inside labs in Lancaster and State College, where researchers are tweaking nanotechnology to cut the costs and boost the efficiency of solar panels.
After receiving innovation award, Reading's American Polarizers returns to the third dimension
After receiving an award for diversified innovation, Reading lens manufacturers American Polarizers look to their specialty for producing 3D glasses and projection lenses as 3D technology becomes more profitable.
Higher Ed partnership hopes to create new Marcellus Shale workforce
A multi-state partnership between community colleges is set to create a training and recruitment plan for the Marcellus Shale footprint thanks to a $4.964M grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Southeast PA Firms Lead Transparency, Accuracy in Third-Party Green Certification Movement
If you ever see a GreenCircle label or a B-Corporation designation, you can feel confident about the claims made behind it. The companies are legitimizing a rapidly growing sector and keeping PA among the nation's sustainability leaders.