Get off the couch with Play Impossible's interactive smart ball
This Lewisburg startup is working hard to get tech-savvy consumers into the action with a multi-sport ball that connects to an Android or iOS mobile app for exciting, physical play.
Pittsburgh startup aims to pull the ole Switcheroo
Looking for home automation without the need for complex smartphone or wi-fi solutions? Mike Neilson's product allows users to easily change which outlets are controlled by existing wall switches, or to control a group of outlets with a single switch. A Kickstarter campaign is currently underway to bring Switcheroo to market.
Shop Talk: Our 'Made in PA' Holiday Gift Guide
Want to be extra popular this holiday season? These amazing items -- all made by Commonwealth companies -- will wow.
Stunning National Museum of Industrial History opens in Bethlehem
An old Bethlehem Steel facility has been transformed into an homage and examination of the country's -- and the Lehigh Valley's -- industrial legacy. Open since August, the museum provides a chance to get up close and personal with major machinery.
Workshops of the World: Makerspaces spring up across the Commonwealth
Looking to get hands on? These community-centric spaces are giving Pennsylvanians young and old the opportunity to build, create, craft, manufacture and design. Whether you're in Altoona, Philadelphia or State College, there's probably a makerspace near you.
Philipsburg's DiamondBack Truck Covers goes from class project to $6 million in sales
Thirteen years ago, two Penn State undergrads used an assignment as inspiration for a company. Now they're opening a 38,000-square-foot plant and making manufacturing work in rural PA.
Mountains Majesty: Driving economic development in the Poconos
The four-county region is looking beyond tourism to build a diverse, dynamic economy.
Making it in Pennsylvania: Manufacturing Week runs Oct. 1-7
At $85 billion, manufacturing represents 12 percent of the state's economy, placing Pennsylvania among the top eight states in total output. A week-long event celebrates the sector via tours, talks, demonstrations and career fairs.
In Shenandoah, Lee's Oriental Gourmet Foods ups its dumpling game
A well-timed investment helps this PA manufacturer maximize its production capacity and meet the growing demand for its tasty products.
At SRUI's new Bensalem showroom giant touchscreens and kale grow together
How much innovation can one building handle? A new showroom in Bensalem is home to state-of-the-art, gigantic touchscreens, a hydroponic farm, and a cutting-edge energy system.