Jun 14, 2016 | Agriculture & Food Processing
With a predicted world demand for 2.6 billion pounds of french fries, ConAgra is doubling down on Washington State with a $200 million expansion of its Richland manufacturing facility. The expansion will add a second processing line that when completed in 2017, will...
Jun 13, 2016 | Advanced Manufacturing
Everyone knows that Washington State is the birthplace of commercial aircraft design and production, but smaller specialized product design and manufacturing is thriving here as well. The highly skilled engineering and software talent pool in Washington supports the...
Jun 1, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
With Washington State’s emerging leadership in space exploration, it’s not surprising that the first time in nine years the NewSpace conference moves outside of California it should convene in Seattle. The depth of aerospace and software expertise in...
May 31, 2016 | Advanced Manufacturing, Technology
Robotics in the workplace is often tasked with jobs that are dangerous for humans. And underwater maneuvering is a logical application. BluHaptics is a robotics software company based in Seattle, Washington. They are commercializing software developed through research...
May 24, 2016 | Life Science/Global Health
A collaboration of researchers at the University of Washington, a Seattle-based world health organization PATH and Seattle Children’s Hospital have developed a simple cup that will help feed infants unable to nurse. A partnership with a Norwegian global health...
May 23, 2016 | Technology
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are hot topics in the technology field. Washington State companies such as Microsoft, Allen Institute, Amazon, Voicebox and Hoaloa Robotics are on the leading edge of developing artificial intelligence technologies. AI...
May 23, 2016 | Technology
We are hearing more and more about the perils of distracted driving. One Washington State entrepreneur has developed an app that becomes your own smartphone dashcam monitoring your driving. And, it’s hands-free. The app can help you become a better driver by...
May 19, 2016 | Why Washington?
Business expansion. Start-up launches. Job openings across industry sectors. All are signs of a robust economy and a positive business climate that characterize Washington State. As pioneers in technology, advanced manufacturing and composite materials, commercial...
