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NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 1.21.22

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:35:40 +0000

Reimagining The Product Design Process To Boost Competitive Edge

“We are seeing a digital transformation at a rate like no other. And we have to keep up — there’s no going back.”

Manufacturers are becoming cyberattack targets more frequently

“B. Kevin Burke Jr., shareholder attorney in the labor and employment group for Gross Shuman PC, encourages his smaller manufacturing clients to consider themselves targets of cyberattacks.”

Expansion puts Sumitomo on track to double tire production in 2022

“A Tonawanda company’s investment in new automated equipment will double its production of multiple products.”

GM to spend $154M to refurbish plant near Buffalo for EV production

“General Motors said it will spend $154 million to refurbish a plant near Buffalo where the automaker manufacturers a key part of the motor used in electric vehicles.”

Fero Labs CEO Berk Birand on technology, AI & sustainability

“Berk Birand is the CEO of Fero Labs, an industrial process optimisation software company based in New York. He is passionate about helping large industrial companies advance their digital transformation goals using explainable machine learning.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 11.29.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:03:46 +0000

REMADE invests $33M in research to accelerate US circular economy

“The institute says it is investing in 23 projects as part of its fifth round of funding.”

More than a century later, Eastman still a fabric of downtown Buffalo manufacturing

“In 1902, Charles Stevenson moved a company he had bought, Eastman Machine, to the corner of Washington and Tupper in downtown Buffalo. It was then an industrial area in a booming city. Eastman is still there and still building machines to cut cloth and now owns the entire block the company started on.”

New tech training programs are coming to CNY

“New tech training programs are coming to Central New York to help support the Syracuse surge innovative. The goal is to get a more diverse group of people employed in coding, cyber security, call center jobs and high tech manufacturing.”

Liberty Pumps’ expansion accounts for $13.7M of Genesee County’s $1.61B Build tally

“The Bergen manufacturer of sump pumps and other similar residential and commercial devices is in the early stages of a $13.7 million expansion that will expand headquarters and manufacturing hub by nearly 46%, from 240,000 square feet to slightly more than 350,000.”

JMA Wireless to hold job fair this week for new 5G manufacturing plant in Syracuse

“JMA Wireless will hold a two-day job fair this week to fill manufacturing, business and technology positions at its 5G manufacturing plant under construction in downtown Syracuse.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 11.15.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 22:03:53 +0000

FuzeHub exec on what’s next for the NY startup scene

“FuzeHub is planning for a year of enhanced services to help support startup manufacturing and technology companies throughout New York state.”

$125 million Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Center launches in New York state

“US-based electrical equipment manufacturing company Plug Power has partnered with New York utilities and government agencies to establish the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Center in Monroe County.”

Indium Corporation launches ‘Apprenticeship Program’

“In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, Indium Corporation was joined by New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) Commissioner Roberta Reardon to officially sign and register their apprenticeship program.”

Ford seeks deal with New York chip maker

“Few details of the nonbinding agreement with GlobalFoundaries Inc. were released, but the deal aims to boost supplies with joint development of automotive-grade chips. And it could result in joint manufacturing to support the auto industry, the companies said Thursday.”

Buffalo Games plans new warehouse for growing operations

“The Buffalo manufacturer acquired a warehouse at 195 Dingens St. that had been owned by Time Release Sciences Inc., parent of TMP Technologies.”

Podcast: Workforce Challenges? Try Apprenticeship Training.

Paul Hook — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:11:24 +0000

The MVCC Apprenticeship Program is kicking-off National Apprenticeship Week (November 15 to 21) with a podcast for manufacturers across New York State. At a time when skilled workers are especially hard to find, the team at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) wants you to know that help is available. MVCC’s Matt Maloy, James Willey, and Jon-David Velletto explain in a new podcast with FuzeHub.

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 11.1.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:16:14 +0000

Closing the ‘Skills Gap’ at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

“From healthcare workers to automotive technicians, students from all over the Finger Lakes region are honing their skills to be the next wave to join the workforce at a time when they will be needed the most.”

Local companies investing in Alden HS skilled trades program to help grow local workforce

“The school district, Moog, and other industry partners have put together a campaign to raise $100,000 for new machines and tools at the school.”

Nova Bus unveils all-electric model

“Nova Bus this week physically unveiled its all-electric bus model for the first time in North America at the New York Public Transit Association conference in Albany.”

Diamond Packaging Wins Sustainable Leadership Award for Cannabis Packaging

“Diamond Packaging today announced that it was a winner of Cannabis & Tech Today’s 2021 Sustainable Leadership Award in the Packaging category. The competition, sponsored by Cannabis & Tech Today in partnership with Regennabis, seeks to shine a light on those companies acting as stewards of the environment along every step of the cannabis life cycle, from sustainable growing practices to eco-friendly packaging.”

UB and partners study high-temperature flexible hybrid electronics

“A University at Buffalo-led research team will study how to make a new generation of high-temperature sensor electronics that bend and conform to different shapes.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 10.25.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:47:30 +0000

Novelis Upgrades Oswego, New York, Manufacturing Plant

“Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, plans to invest approximately $130 million to upgrade its operations in Oswego, New York.”

Nova Bus unveils its new, long-range 100% electric LFSe+ bus in the North American market

“Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is proud to unveil for the first time in North America its new 100% electric, long-range dual charging bus: the LFSe+, at the New York Public Transit Association conference in Albany, New York.”

AIM Photonics wins $321M to further its silicon photonics R&D

“The American Institute of Manufacturing Photonics (AIM Photonics) has secured a new seven-year cooperative agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, which includes support totaling more than $321 million.”

43North 2021: Top Seedz’s night started off good and ended even better

“Things started looking good for Rebecca Brady and her company, Top Seedz, during the question-and-answer section of her pitch Thursday night at the 43North finale event.”

Uniland Development breaks ground on manufacturing hub in Lackawanna

“The 240-acre site on Dona Street will now be home to a new 150,000 square foot distribution and advanced manufacturing facility. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz says he never thought the old site could be repurposed the way it has. As a Lackawanna native, he is proud to see major developments take shape in his hometown.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 10.18.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:59:24 +0000

State, regional centers host interactive event to celebrate Manufacturing Day, tout opportunities

“FuzeHub, the statewide center for the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership, worked with several regional centers — including the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) at Mohawk Valley Community College — to organize the interactive, virtual event held on Friday.”

Plug Power starts construction of $290M project in Genesee County

“Energy technology firm Plug Power has started construction on a $290 million electric substation and green hydrogen fuel production plant in Genesee County, providing a boost to a business park roughly halfway between Buffalo and Rochester that has been in the works for more than a decade.”

‘World’s most sustainable spirit’: the vodka made with CO2 captured from air

“A company in New York City has created what it calls the “world’s most sustainable spirit” by making a vodka out of carbon dioxide that has been captured from the air. The 40% proof drink, appropriately called Air vodka, removes a pound of CO2 from the atmosphere for each bottle made, its maker has claimed.”

Alden HS program has students running their own manufacturing shop

“Bulldog Manufacturing is located in Alden High School. It’s been around since 2019. It’s a full manufacturing shop completely run by high school students. It’s complete with real customers and a CEO.”

Made in NY: From Nalgene bottles to Cutco knives, 6 great Empire State made products

“From Rochester’s Nalgene to the Aurora Shoe Company in the Finger Lakes, many companies on our list take pride in sourcing all American materials. All emphasize sustainability.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 10.11.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:28:52 +0000

Students get up-close views of companies as part of Manufacturing Month activities

“Area students were able to get an inside look at fiber optic manufacturing in the Mohawk Valley in a highlight of October being Manufacturing Month. The students, on Friday, got an in-depth view of the process with tours at Fiber Instrument Sales.”

HVCC Foundation to honor GlobalFoundries at annual gala

“GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. With the construction of their Fab 8 chip fabrication facility in Malta in 2009, the company became on the Capital Region’s leading employers and a catalyst for economic growth.”

The Company Building a Chip Fab Near Utica Changes Name to Wolfspeed

“Cree Inc. — which is building its $1 billion Mohawk Valley Fab near Utica — has changed its name to Wolfspeed, Inc. The renamed firm specializes in silicon-carbide technology and production.”

Local company helping to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S.

“Optimation Technology is joining forces with Re:Build Manufacturing to bring more manufacturing capacity back to the United States.”

Wellsville manufacturer part of major NY wind power development

“A Wellsville manufacturer will make the steel components for a major wind power development off Long Island, creating 100 new jobs. Ljungström LLC on Truax Road will deliver the parts to an Albany-area port on the Hudson River as part of an $86 million wind development supply chain contract, the largest in New York state.”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 10.4.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:55:36 +0000

Wolfspeed, formerly Cree, inks deal to supply General Motors with parts from Marcy plant

“The North Carolina company building a semiconductor production facility in Marcy has reached a supplier agreement with General Motors. Wolfspeed, formerly Cree, announced the silicon carbide power device agreement and its name change on Monday.”

7 Western NY businesses among finalists for Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Competition

“In all, 330 startups applied from 32 countries. It is now down to 20 finalists for the Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Competition and seven of them are from Western New York.”

Offshore wind backers announce plan to boost jobs in NY

“Backers of a planned offshore wind farm announced an $86 million contract Friday to train workers and build infrastructure in New York. The proposed 122-turbine Sunrise Wind farm will need several hundred large structures, including concrete platforms, steel ladders and railings, for wind turbine generators.”

Fulton recognizes manufacturing past, present, future

“The city of Fulton on Friday celebrated its long and storied history of manufacturing, paid tribute to present-day industry and unveiled initiatives supporting current manufacturers and future job creators in a ceremony recognizing October as Manufacturing Month.”

Raymond Virtual Manufacturing Day Draws Over 2,500 Registrants

“The Raymond Corporation observed National Manufacturing Day with more than 2,500 student registrants from around the country during an interactive digital event on Oct. 1, 2021. National Manufacturing Day is an annual celebration of the manufacturing industry organized by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).”

NYS Manufacturing and Tech News 9.27.21

Zachary Sauro — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 18:52:36 +0000

Governor Hochul Announces Round 4 Winners of Luminate NY Accelerator Competition

“Governor Kathy Hochul today announced PreAct Technologies as the winner of Round 4 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition. The company will receive $1 million in investment from New York State through the Finger Lakes Forward Upstate Revitalization Initiative. As required by the award, all winners of the competition will commit to establishing operations in Rochester for at least the next 18 months. PreAct Technologies plans to establish manufacturing in New York State.”

MV EDGE receives Project of the Year award for Cree/Wolfspeed chip fab facility

“Mohawk Valley EDGE was presented with the Project of the Year award for the Cree|Wolfspeed project at the New York State Economic Development Council annual awards ceremony this week. Steven J. DiMeo, president of Mohawk Valley EDGE, accepted the award on behalf of the area economic development organization.”

University at Buffalo receives grant from Siemens for manufacturing software

“Students returning to the University at Buffalo (UB) this fall are poised to benefit from an innovative public and private workforce development collaboration thanks to the Siemens Digital Industries Software Academic Program, which will provide the university an in-kind software grant of tools for computer-aided design, simulation, manufacturing planning, robotics, product lifecycle management, and more.”

Oneida County Announces Two New Business Grant Programs

“Oneida County will be making $200,000 in microenterprise grants and $750,000 in Cares Act grants available to area small businesses and start-ups through Mohawk Valley EDGE. County Executive Anthony Picente says microenterprise grants will range from $5,000 to $35,000. They’ll be available for businesses involved in the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, agri-business, high-tech, research and development and traditional and innovative small business sectors.”

What CNY Manufacturers Need to Do to Grow

“As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, several factors will influence whether Central New York manufacturers will grow.”