Alcoa’s aerospace technology breakthroughs capture demand
Alcoa’s technology breakthroughs are aggressively capturing demand in the fast-growing aerospace market.
22 Jul 2014
Alcoa transforming into key player in auto and aerospace industries
Their new product is making aluminum the material of choice for Ford, allowing for lighter, more efficient vehicles such as the hugely popular pick-up truck, the Ford F150. It's a "giant leap forward in truck technology" and a game changer for Alcoa.
14 Jul 2014
Comtech cleans frack water 100%
Comtech Industries can 100% remediate and clean frack water flowback from Marcellus Shale well development.
07 Jul 2014
Identified Technologies’ flying robots provide safe, easy inspection of sites
Identified Technologies uses unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to automatically provide inspections of industrial and energy sites.
07 Jul 2014
Pittsburgh’s Rise of the Rest Tour impresses Steve Case
"Pittsburgh's positioned to be a leader in the next wave of technological innovation,” Steve Case said during “Rise of the Rest Tour” in Pittsburgh.
26 Jun 2014
Is Lidl, Europe’s #1 supermarket, coming to Pittsburgh?
Lidl, Europe’s largest grocer by revenue, has been scoping out multiple potential locations in the Pittsburgh area to build its first U.S. stores. The U.S. stores are expected to be similar to those of its European rival ALDI, with discount prices but limited selection of about 1,800 items.
23 Jun 2014
Pitt’s 3D bioprinting technology combats osteoarthritis
Pitt Researchers have developed a new 3D bioprinted replacement technique that can replace cartilage in patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
21 Jun 2014
EY announces Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
Winners of the annual award include Michael A. Cherock, CEO, AE Works, John P. Burke, CEO, Armada; Dean Grose, President, Comtech Industries; Luis von Ahn, PhD, CEO and Founder, Duolingo
21 Jun 2014
SolePower chosen to represent Pgh at White House Maker Faire
Sole Power, which makes sole inserts that harness energy, was chosen to attend the Maker Faire as an example of a new generation of Americans “that will change the planet because they are makers of things, not just consumers of things.”
21 Jun 2014
Obama visits TechShop Pittsburgh in Bakery Square today
In his visit today, Obama will discuss new “Make It In America Initiatives” to encourage the invention of more American-made products. Could be some grant announcements too.
17 Jun 2014