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Uplands Science & Technology Foundation Names Matt Kavgian Director of Operations and Communications
February 17, 2026 - Odon, Ind. – The Uplands Science & Technology Foundation (USTF) is pleased to announce the addition of Matt Kavgian as Director of Operations and Communications. In this pivotal role, he will lead the organization’s operational efficiency, communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination efforts furthering USTF&rsquo...
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Ribbon Cutting celebrates launch of Indiana Uplands Microelectronics Training Hub at WestGate@Crane
October 1, 2025 - New hub and academy align ME training opportunities with defense and industry workforce needs BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Industry leaders, defense partners, educators, students, families, and local officials joined together on September 29 to celebrate the opening of the Indiana Uplands Microelectronics (ME) Training Hub at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park,...
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Daviess Co. approves agreement with USTF to develop county-owned property at WestGate@Crane
September 8, 2025 - Odon, Ind. – Daviess County leaders recently signed a real estate agreement that will authorize the Uplands Science and Technology Foundation to lead real estate development and negotiations on county-owned land near the WestGate Technology Park. The agreement was signed by the Daviess County Commissioners Aug. 26 and also...
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Amentum breaks ground on Radiation Combined Environment Test Facility at WestGate@Crane Tech Park
August 28, 2025 - Odon, Ind. – Amentum, in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, broke ground Thursday on a one-of-a-kind Radiation Combined Environment (RCE) Test Facility in Odon that will play a critical role in advancing microelectronics efficacy for the U.S. Department of Defense. “As our nation faces increasingly...
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High Bridge Solutions Opens New Facility at WestGate@Crane Technology Park
June 24, 2025 - Odon, Ind. — High Bridge Solutions marks the completion of its new 18,000-square facility at 1848 West County Line Road in Newberry with a ribbon cutting at 2 p.m., Friday, June 20. This is the first location for the company at WestGate@Crane Technology Park and will support ongoing engineering...
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Defense Technology Leader Kratos Breaks Ground on $50 Million State-of-the-Art Indiana Facility
March 18, 2025 - New operation to support hypersonic programs, create 100+ high-tech, high-wage jobs Odon, Ind. – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company specializing in defense, national security and global markets, announced plans today to establish operations in Indiana. The new facility, which will be located at...
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Powered by New Directors, Branding, and Online Presence, WestGate@Crane and USTF Readies for Next Phase of Expansion
July 31, 2024 - Odon, Ind. – The Uplands Science & Technology Foundation (USTF) is thrilled to announce the addition of several new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. USTF, a nonprofit development and research organization dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the WestGate@Crane Technology Park, makes this announcement...
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Purdue, IU, Notre Dame create national defense research consortium
June 5, 2024 - Odon, Ind. - Purdue University, Indiana University, and the University of Notre Dame this week signed a memorandum of understanding to establish what they’re calling a first-of-its-kind joint research effort in Indiana. The Indiana Research Consortium will serve as a research engine to “drive innovations...
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NHanced Semiconductors opens advanced packaging facility in Odon
January 25, 2024 - Odon, Ind. – NHanced Semiconductors Ind., a US-based design and manufacturing innovator of semiconductor technologies, marked the official opening of its facility in Odon with a ribbon cutting Jan. 19. The Odon site will perform mid-volume production, low-volume advanced package assembly and workforce training. Robert Patti, NHanced president, was...
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Washington HS senior begins first microelectronics internship in region
December 13, 2023 - Southern Indiana Business Report WASHINGTON – The College & Career Academy at Washington High School has announced a partnership with Reliable MicroSystems that will create the first-of-its-kind microelectronics high school student internship beginning in January 2024. Computer science student Xavier Frank, a senior at WHS, will serve as a staff...
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