“Making the impossible possible”
By: Sarah Taylor Some of SilcoTek’s coated products | Image Credit: SilcoTek’s “where can you buy SilcoTek coated products?” blog Phones, laptops, smart refrigerators and manufacturing line machines. What do they all have in common? They all need microchips. Everyone uses some type of these electronic devices, but not many people know that contaminants in […]
Different disciplines are a catalyst for innovation at X-Hab 3D
by Holly Riddle X-Hab 3D’s new mobile, semi-autonomous, concrete printing system | Image Credits: Bruce Kraselsky LinkedIn In 2022, HappyValley Industry covered the beginnings of a startup that had recently found a home in CATO Park. X-Hab 3D, originally born from a NASA Centennial Challenge and the work of Penn State researchers, focuses on developing […]
The future leaders of Centre County: Centre County 4-H Robotics Club
by Brady Bast CC4H’s presentation for Arts Fest Kid’s Day | Image Credits: HappyValley Industry.com In a local, 4,000-square-foot build facility, more than 100 Happy Valley students are laying the foundation for successful careers in STEM fields. These students, members of Centre County 4-H Robotics, will become the future leaders of Centre County, and will, […]
Filling demand in metal manufacturing trades
by Holly Riddle We recently covered how the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) is helping to fill the gap between talent and industry in Happy Valley, preparing young talent for skilled trades and working to alleviate the skilled labor shortage. It’s not only CPI that’s making this effort within the region. As […]
Marketing Takes Flight with Indoor Drone Videos
by Brady Bast When it comes to skydiving, racing drones, and entrepreneurship, a little risk can often lead to a big reward. Tyler Henderson began his professional career in 2014 as a videographer and editor for WPSU where he helped the production team earn 4 NATAS Mid-Atlantic Emmy’s over 5 years. Simultaneously, Henderson has been […]
Penn State computer science students react to shrinking job market
by Jodie Dello Stritto Jensen Huang, NVIDIA Founder, President & CEO told the World Governments Summit recently that programming and other complex fields can be handled by AI, leaving no reason for students to study computer science. Watch the clip. Then, a recent story in the Wall Street […]
Silicon on steroids
by Holly Riddle In April, Penn State announced the formation of the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA), “a coalition of industry leaders, academic institutions and government support with a focus on becoming the nation’s central hub for research, development and workforce training in SiC crystal technology.” The Alliance will be based out of the Penn […]
Getting more effective treatments to patients, faster
by Holly Riddle Penn State biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Josh Reynolds Each year, the Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program welcomes a handful of startups to participate in a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial crash course. Over 13 weeks, startup founders work full-time to take their ventures to the next level, enjoying a range of Invent Penn State […]
Using AI to help businesses optimize sales tax refunds
Next in line in our Penn State Startup Week coverage is Saveware, founded by Brady Davidson and Ryan Hokimi. Saveware is an AI-powered software that helps businesses optimize their sales tax refund processes. Saveware made a significant impact at Startup Week, and has made a significant impact on the Happy Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem overall. During […]
