Bots IQ is a work skills program disguised as a robot competition
BotsIQ cloaks manufacturing workforce development under the guise of an annual battle-of-the-bots competition.
23 Feb 2016
Got a great hardware product? Get it made at scale at AlphaLab Gear.
Regional manufacturers are among the organizations that provide AlphaLab Gear with an extensive list of mentors who help guide startups through the steps necessary to bring viable products to market.
08 Feb 2016
Pittsburgh startup Rorus attracts attention of 20 global disaster relief agencies
Two products that deliver instant and portable water purification are making Rorus a sensation.
29 Jan 2016
Kids design toys and watch them being made with PieceMaker Technologies
Create, print, play. Kids can make their own play things with the help of PieceMaker Technologies.
15 Dec 2015
Pittsburgh hosts its first Design Jam; more ahead as Design House opens chapter here
A Design Jam works in reverse, starting with the manufacturer to come up with the idea. So there’s no shopping around. Look for more Design Jams in Pittsburgh's future.
19 Nov 2015
Here’s how to fill all those jobs in advanced manufacturing in Pittsburgh
Advanced manufacturing jobs are plentiful in Pittsburgh. Here's how our kids can prepare for them.
06 Nov 2015
Why Pittsburgh is becoming a hub for additive manufacturing (think 3D printing)
Pittsburgh is uniquely positioned to make a major impact in additive manufacturing. "We really have the whole ecosystem for additive manufacturing, with everyone working collaboratively.”
26 Oct 2015