A master class in collaboration
By Cara Aungst After success with the NASA 3D-printed Mars Habitat challenge, several researchers formed X-Hab 3D, an expeditionary 3D printing company. There’s an unassuming building on a through-street of CATO Park. It was once a North American Refractories Company (NARCO) building and, if you’ve ever driven past it — chances are that you […]
Phospholutions gets investment from global ag companies
By Staff Writer Happy Valley-launched startup Phospholutions Inc., a leader in sustainable fertilizer technology, has announced additional investment from leading global agricultural companies to support commercialization of RhizoSorb® in the US row crop market. The recent funding includes investment from Ospraie Ag Sciences, Bunge Ventures, the for-profit, global investment arm of Bunge, and UPL Ltd. […]
Saliva and the science of sleep
By Holly Riddle Salimetrics’ new at-home assessment provides crucial biological data to those suffering from sleep disorders. (Photo: Provided) The last time HappyValley Industry caught up with Salimetrics, the company and leader in salivary bioscience was hard at work developing game-changing, saliva-based, Covid-19 antibody tests. Since then, the team, with its offices in Innovation […]
KCF Technologies joins a growing number of Happy Valley companies with private equity investors
Photo: KCF Technologies Happy Valley-based company KCF Technologies recently secured Series A funding from Graham Partners and RiverBay Capital, benefiting KCF with their focused industry knowledge in technology, advanced manufacturing, and engineering resources. Headquartered here in State College, KCF is a provider of asset health monitoring solutions that offers an integrated platform consisting of proprietary, enterprise […]
Stigma, safety and a green future?
By Caryn Anderson The exterior of Curaleaf’s Happy Valley location. Photo: Curaleaf Medical marijuana is still relatively new in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf signed it into law in April 2016 and the region’s first dispensary, Nature’s Medicines (now Ayr Wellness) opened in 2018. In February 2022, Curaleaf offered a second option and the latest dispensary, Verilife, […]
Take your best customer on the ultimate Penn State road trip experience
The Nittany Lions are hitting the road to SEC Country for a first-ever match-up at Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 17, and Collegiate Athletic Travelhas put together the ultimate road trip package for Penn State fans. The trip package includes airfare, accommodations, transportation to and from the game, and a guided tour of Auburn’s campus. […]
How Happy Valley employers are tackling rising demands around employee mental health
By Holly Riddle The last few years have brought major upheaval to the business world, impacting employers and employees alike. The strains of the Covid-19 pandemic, economic shifts and global conflicts have caused mental health concerns on a broad scale at home, with those concerns leaking into the workplace. In turn, poor mental health costs […]
Penn State, IBM team up to boost data engineering skills
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The digital transformation and proliferation of “big data” has revolutionized how businesses and organizations operate today. Data can provide a window into growth opportunities, consumer behavior and other important insights. To tap into this potential, companies must organize and maintain data strategically, which is a core focus of the field of […]
Nuclear power — Is it the future?
By Caryn Anderson Dr. Jean Paul Allain and his 2021 Radiation Surface Science and Engineering Laboratory Team Credit: Dr. Jean Paul Allain/Penn State University The world’s energy needs are quickly rising. The demand for electricity alone is growing exponentially, increasing approximately 200% faster than overall energy use, according to the World Nuclear Association. Additionally, that […]
