IT and robotics (again) ranks as top sector on the Allegheny Conference investment scorecard
We break down the most important stats from the annual report.
23 May 2019
5 takeways from the NEXTpittsburgh panel on advanced manufacturing
According to a survey, 60 percent of local manufacturing companies say a shortage of skilled workers is having a "critical or significant" effect on their business.
21 May 2019
Rivendale is bringing robotics to small farms (and selling ice cream at Giant Eagle, too)
"The question is, really, how do you help smaller farmers become more efficient and have some of the advantages that Big Ag has?”
16 May 2019
NEXTevent: Meet 5 innovators disrupting the world of manufacturing
Meet these five innovators at our breakfast panel on May 21 at Alloy 26.
01 May 2019
ALung’s worldwide trials are underway for their artificial lung
The long-term goal: a fully portable system that patients can safely use in their homes.
22 Apr 2019
5 minutes with Catalyst Connection’s Petra Mitchell: on the state of manufacturing in the Pittsburgh region
“I think it would surprise people to know the diversity of the kinds of manufacturers that we have in our region."
02 Apr 2019
Who won AlphaLab Gear’s Pittsburgh regional Hardware Cup? Details here.
The final round is scheduled for this May in Pittsburgh, and will include companies from Boston, Chicago, South Korea and Hong Kong.
01 Mar 2019
What’s so cool about manufacturing? Check out the winners of Catalyst Connection’s student video contest.
Teams from 20 Pittsburgh-area middle schools produced these creative videos.
21 Feb 2019
Manufacturing PA Innovation Program is awarding $3 million to transform statewide tech & research projects
PA-based companies and university research teams have until March 8 to apply for up to $70,000 in funding.
20 Feb 2019
Will Pittsburgh Robotics Network’s new partnership grow the city’s share of the global market?
Will new connections help Pittsburgh's local robotics industry reach a critical mass?
06 Feb 2019