2022

Oct 25

RMU and MECCO win award for collaboration

Manufacturing PA Innovation Program grant recipients RMU and MECCO have won an award for their collaboration.

Oct 06

Temple and Eleri LLC exploring impact resistant lithium-ion battery cell

Temple and Eleri are working together to improve lithium-ion batteries.

Sep 01

Thomas Jefferson and Coexist Build develop biodegradable bioplastics

Thomas Jefferson worked with Coexist Build to identify several hemp/bioplastic composite compositions that can be environmentally-friendly replacements for current plastics.

Aug 16

Reducing prosthesis fitting time through additive manufacturing

Robert Morris University and Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. joined forces to investigate the feasibility, strength, and integrity of 3D printed prosthetic sockets, which would allow Union Orthotics & Prosthetics Co. to speed up helping their patients.

Aug 01

Villanova and Infrascan, Inc. explore the frontier of wireless brain monitoring technology

Infrascan, Inc. and Villanova University partnered up to advance functional near infrared spectroscopy technology in wireless devices.

Jul 08

Climate control for additive manufacturing

Widener University and Verde Mantis came together to take on the challenge of ensuring consistency in desired 3D printing output through climate control.

Jun 21

Converting unused coal ash waste stream into a sustainable source for concrete aggregate

Drexel University and SusMaX LLC partnered to develop an innovative manufacturing technology to produce a lightweight aggregate (LWA) produced from waste coal combustion ash (CCA) and waste glass for concrete construction applications.

Jun 01

University of Pittsburgh and Carpenter Technology Corp. refine magnetic alloy processes

This industry/academic team of the University of Pittsburgh and Carpenter Technology Corp. partnered up to refine new manufacturing methods for existing magnetic alloys.

May 25

New applications for ultra-lightweight foamed glass product line

To explore the expansion of its product portfolio, Aero Aggregates partnered with Penn State-Harrisburg to investigate different applications of foamed glass aggregate in precast concrete products.