Advanced Powder Products drives growth and innovation following fire recovery
Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (APP), a nationally recognized leader in metal injection molding (MIM) and 3D metal printing, is advancing its operations with a major investment in Centre County. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Philipsburg, APP specializes in manufacturing precision metal components for industries including aerospace, military, and defense, medical, and industrial sectors.
Vision 2025: Charting Happy Valley’s Future as an Innovation Hub
As we close 2024 and step into 2025, organizations across Happy Valley have unveiled their strategic plans, highlighting a future rich with technological innovation and community development.
Predicting and improving the future
Improving outcomes in metal additive manufacturing is the goal of a new partnership between two Happy Valley companies, Xact Metal and PanOptimization. The latter’s new optimization software is “the only game in town.”
The Innovative Manufacturers’ Center: Advancing manufacturing
In the age of competitive manufacturing, the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center has dedicated itself to helping companies grow through improving efficiency and productivity.
The 4 reasons most businesses fail at “marketing” — and how HappyValley Industry can help
By Greg Woodman I’ve always had a passion for being a champion of Happy Valley, from founding HappyValley Promotions in the 1980s to now, delivering the latest issue of HappyValley Industry Catalyst. HappyValley Industry’s mission is to accentuate the overwhelming benefits of this place where we live and work. Our goal is not only to shine […]
Materials meet sensors: Combining the region’s industry strengths to change the world
By Carmen P. Bilén Sensors make many aspects of modern daily life possible. You begin your morning by checking the calendar on your smartphone to find the day’s appointments. The phone’s touchscreen is a capacitive sensor that uses materials like indium-tin oxide to respond to the touch of your finger. You realize you have a […]
A new era of economic prosperity in Happy Valley
By Holly Riddle This morning, a crowd of community changemakers gathered to kick off a new era of economic prosperity in Happy Valley. At The Penn Stater, the Chamber of Business & Industry in Centre County (CBICC) unveiled its much-anticipated, new Economic Development Strategic Plan, an ambitious, multi-faceted roadmap for enhancing the region’s economy through […]
Two Happy Valley organizations providing innovative solutions for clients
By Sarah Taylor In the heart of Happy Valley, two companies are leading the charge in delivering innovative solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of their clients: ARM Group Enterprises and the Innovative Manufacturers’ Center. ARM Group Enterprises offers a comprehensive suite of services, including environmental consulting, engineering design, remediation services and electrical automation. […]
Get up close and personal with the Materials Research Institute’s latest endeavors
Penn State’s 2024 Materials Day is coming up! Materials Day is an event that connects Penn State talent with companies and shares Penn State’s latest research and discovery with industry, government and service partners. The event is designed to share Penn State’s vast materials research knowledge and infrastructure with industrial and government research and […]
