Executive Summary Nuravine LLC is developing The Indoor Farming Automation Platform of the Future, a technology that enables indoor farms to operate more efficiently, reduce input costs, and create optimal environments for cultivation. The Kingston-based company’s first product, The Elixir, automates water nutrient management and analysis for hydroponic systems. Nuravine asked FuzeHub and the Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC), …

FuzeHub Awards Grants to CathBuddy, Alfred University Professors “CathBuddy, Inc., a client of the CNY Biotech Accelerator, and two instructors at Alfred University will use $50,000 grants for manufacturing projects.” Read more Liberty Enterprises sees 300% increase “Liberty Enterprises, the manufacturing division of Liberty ARC — a Chapter of The Arc New York — saw approximately a 300 percent increase …

Remote machine monitoring and real-time supply chain visibility have become increasingly important strategies for manufacturers. The CESMII Smart Manufacturing Institute is seeing a renewed sense of urgency for digitizing manufacturing operations, and expects these technologies to be critical in helping America’s manufacturers build more resilient supply chains. CESMII’s new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform (SMIP) is poised to address these needs, …

The New York Smart Cities Innovation Partnership has been launched to facilitate the integration of emerging technologies into public services. Companies with smart cities technologies can fill out this initial indication of interest and plan to attend a July 7 webinar. New York State has a thriving ecosystem of established and start-up companies that have developed technologies with potential smart cities applications that …

  New York’s Top Millennials in Manufacturing: $15,000 available in prizes “FuzeHub’s Millennials in Manufacturing program will award up to $15,000 to young professionals who work in New York State’s manufacturing industry. It’s an opportunity to recognize emerging leaders who are driving innovation and making an impact.” Read more Advice for reopening: 6 lessons CNY manufacturers learned while operating during …

The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a non-profit organization that partners with NYS businesses, unions, and community organizations to create positive workforce outcomes. WDI began in 2003 as a partner to the NYS AFL-CIO and Area Labor Federations to provide workforce training and education services to regional and local unions. Since then, WDI’s role has evolved as demand for its …

FuzeHub is following five millennials who are making their mark in manufacturing. Meet Kyle Wood, Optics Fabrication Manager at OptiPro Systems in Ontario, NY. Kyle was a $1,000 winner of FuzeHub’s 2019 Millennials in Manufacturing Award. Name: Kyle Wood Age: 30 Education: New York State Apprenticeship Program; Classes at Monroe County Community College Family: Married Joined OptiPro: 2008 Please describe …

A recent study by Summit Consulting and the W.E. Upjohn Institute found the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generated a substantial economic return of $13.40 for every dollar invested in fiscal year (FY) 2019 by the federal government. MEP is a public-private partnership that delivers comprehensive, proven solutions to U.S. manufacturers, fueling growth …

Pvilion of Brooklyn designs and manufactures flexible photovoltaic (PV) structures and products. Examples include deployable solar tents for the U.S. military, Tommy Hilfiger solar clothing, a solar fabric carport at Google, and fold-up solar chargers. In February 2019, researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) were awarded a Manufacturing Grant from FuzeHub’s Jeff Lawrence Manufacturing Innovation Fund to help Pvilion automate …

  New York governor outlines reopening plan with construction, manufacturing first “Cuomo said construction, manufacturing and select retail shops could open in a first phase of reopening, followed by a second phase that would include finance, administrative support and real estate and rental leasing industries.” Read more Cohoes-based company accelerates production of ventilators and N95 respirators “FuzeHub, the statewide center …