August 2015

Empire State Development announced FuzeHub Board Member Santokh S. Badesha has earned his 200th Patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Badesha plays a vital role at FuzeHub, working with board members and industry experts to connect New York’s small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses to the resources and expertise needed to expand and succeed.

Between 2011 and 2014, the number of NYS solar projects grew from 8,989 to 25,947 – nearly a three-fold increase. Growth in the Albany region was especially strong, and the Capital District added almost 43 new megawatts (MW) of capacity, a five-fold increase.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reports for manufacturing and non-manufacturing support interesting sector comparisons.

If you’re skeptical about the quality of 3D printed parts, could DARPA’s development of 3D printing standards change your opinion of additive manufacturing?

Are you optimistic about Made in the USA manufacturing in New York State? According to the Reshoring Initiative, 2014 was another strong year for reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI). Longer-term trends are also positive.