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Purdue partners with hypersonics research firm
January 24, 2023 - Monday, January 23, 2023 05:56 PM EDT By Wes Mills, Content Manager (L-R) Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor, U.S. Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and Purdue’s Dan DeLaurentis and President Mung Chiang. (Photo provided) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - California-based aerospace company Stratolaunch LLC and Purdue University have established a partnership to accelerate...
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Study indicates chip plant will have huge impact on county
January 24, 2023 - Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at the announcement of the micro processing plant at Westgate. File photo     ODON — A new micro processing chip plant planned for the techpark in northeastern Daviess County will not only have a giant direct impact on the county, but it is expected to generate millions more...
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Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testifies in support of certified technology parks at the Indiana Statehouse
January 22, 2023 - JANUARY 20, 2023 Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testifies in support of certified technology parks at the Indiana Statehouse On Thursday, Jan. 19, Board Member Kent Parisien of WestGate Authority testified before the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee in support of SB 271: Certified Technology Parks. Authored by State Senator Brian Buchanan, SB 271 increases...
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ManTech Wins $57 Million Navy Contract to Deliver Next Generation Expeditionary Weapon Systems Capabilities for U.S. Special Forces
January 19, 2023 - HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech has been awarded a five-year $57 million contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane to develop world-class technology solutions that support advanced expeditionary weapon systems for U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). ManTech won this contract under the Department of Defense Information Analysis...
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Purdue startup named to most fundable list
January 17, 2023 - Wednesday, January 18, 2023 10:03 AM EDTUpdated: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 11:51 AM EDT By Wes Mills, Content Manager Purdue-affiliated biotech company OmniVis developed the iSpyDx, a hand-held device capable of rapidly detecting pathogens in food, water and plant samples. (image provided by Purdue) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - For the third consecutive year, a Purdue University-affiliated...
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Purdue prof talks building microelectronics workforce
January 3, 2023 - Friday, December 23, 2022 12:41 PM EDT By Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor (photo courtesy of the Associated Press) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - With the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act that was signed into law in August, the U.S. is moving full steam ahead with growing its semiconductor industry. But...
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Chambers talks record investment in Indiana
January 3, 2023 - Tuesday, January 3, 2023 06:30 AM EDTUpdated: Tuesday, January 3, 2023 06:57 AM EDT By Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers says the record economic development numbers in 2022 show there is focus and confidence in the state’s economy, workforce and universities. Last month, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced aÂ...
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Indiana Uplands announces READI funding recipients
December 20, 2022 - Monday, December 19, 2022 05:06 PM EDTUpdated: Monday, December 19, 2022 08:17 PM EDT By Wes Mills, Content Manager READI funding will support infrastructure investment for the WestGate@Crane Technology Park (photo courtesy of Regional Opportunity Initiatives) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana Uplands READI Steering Committee says it has awarded a majority of its $30 million grant...
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Gigerich: Indiana performing well, but talent remains a challenge
December 19, 2022 - Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:29 PM EDTUpdated: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 12:30 PM EDT By Alex Brown, Assistant Managing Editor INDIANAPOLIS - The executive managing director of Fishers-based site selection firm Ginovus says the state’s recently-announced record economic development numbers show Indiana continues to perform well, particularly in the Midwest. The Indiana Economic Development...
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Hoosier manufacturers ramping up tech adoption, report shows
December 13, 2022 - Friday, December 9, 2022 02:18 PM EDTUpdated: Sunday, December 11, 2022 09:14 PM EDT By Susan Orr, Indianapolis Business Journal Robotics are used at MPS Egg Farms in North Manchester. (company provided photo) INDIANAPOLIS - More than half of Hoosier manufacturers surveyed by Conexus Indiana this year said they have implemented or piloted at least one...
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