Rail transport manufacturer expected to boost economy and jobs
“It’s said to be a boon for the entire Southern Tier, expected to generate more than a billion dollars in regional activity. Rail transport manufacturer Alstom has been awarded several contracts and grants securing hundreds of new jobs for the region.”
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NY semiconductor manufacturer secures deal with worldwide distributor
“Phoenix-based technology distributor Avnet Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Central Semiconductor Corp. to distribute Central’s entire line of discrete semiconductors.”
University at Buffalo collaborates with Miller 3D to train medical students
“Detailed, realistic 3D printed models of organs from actual patients help students to understand various diseases and disorders, giving them the ability to study them up close in a hands-on way.”
Southern Tier companies awarded state funds for clean energy manufacturing
”Micatu was one of six companies designated for state assistance on Wednesday in a multi-pronged campaign to reduce the state’ s carbon footprint and address global warming.”
Solar City kicks off major hiring process for new solar panel factory
“SolarCity has begun holding workforce information sessions in Buffalo, New York as it gears up to hire nearly 1,500 workers for its $900 million solar panel factory located at Riverbend.”