NYS Manufacturing Now

For this episode, Steve sits down with Jeff Engler, CEO of Wright Electric. Jeff talks about the development of an all-electric zero-emission aircraft called the Wright Spirit, offering hour-long flights. Steve and Jeff talk about the reality of carbon concerns in the aerospace industry, misconceptions about Aerospace hubs in the US, and exciting projects within the defense industry. 

Steve sits down with Rodney Denslow, the Facility Maintenance Manager for Tractor Supply Company to talk about logistics, career path, sustainability, workforce development, and much more. If you would like to meet more influential agribusiness leaders, visit us at Vitality in the Valley at HVCC on June 8th. Register Now.

For this episode of NYS Manufacturing Now, Steve sits down with Holly Black, HR Manager for Vapor Stone Rail Systems. They talk about The Great Resignation, diversity & inclusion, women in the workplace, and much more.

Innosek of Buffalo, New York is using the power of 3D printing to lower the barrier of entry to plastics manufacturing. John Kappel, Innosek's owner, wants you to know that 3D printing isn't just for prototyping – and that his company is more than just a service bureau. Find out what 3D printing can do for your business, and how Innosek has successfully leveraged resources from New York State.

MICROrganic Technologies in Troy, New York is revolutionizing wastewater treatment with VIVA™ TMC, the world's first Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) platform for treating wastewater streams ranging from high-strength industrial waste to low-strength municipal waste. Carol Maxwell, the company's CEO, recently spoke with New York State Manufacturing Now about how the technology works, why it's better than...

Buffalo Manufacturing Works (BMW) in Buffalo, New York is helping small-to-medium manufacturers automate their operations with technologies such as collaborative robots, or co-bots. BMW is part of EWI, a non-profit engineering and technology organization that is dedicated to developing, testing, and implementing advanced manufacturing solutions across North America. Matt Malloy, BMW's Automation P...

For this episode of NYS Manufacturing Now!, Steve Melito sits down with Steve Eaton, the Vice President of Operations at Norsk Titanium in the North Country. 

In a podcast with New York State Manufacturing Now, FuzeHub's Steve Melito talks to Heidi Quinlivan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at New Scale Technologies , about what the company does better than anyone else – and what manufacturers need to know about automation.

Scott Sherin , Vice President for Business Development and Strategy at Alstom, recently spoke with New York State Manufacturing Now about the company's commitment to New York State and plans for the future. Joel Wood, Director of NAmTrans , co-hosted this podcast with FuzeHub's Steve Melito.

Allen Connely, Chief Executive Officer at Mozaic, recently spoke with New York State Manufacturing Now about the organization's manufacturing capabilities, defense contracting, and work with startups. The conversation also covered New York State's support for Mozaic, which includes a FuzeHub grant to accelerate face mask production for the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

Cathy Ma, Vice President of Platform Growth and Engagement at Thomas, is a driving force behind the company's Industrial Survey Reports and COVID-19 Response System, which is helping manufacturers and distributors of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reach buyers. In New York State, NY MEP is working with ThomasNet to identify NYS companies who can supply PPE. 

FuzeHub spoke to Dr. Scott Ferguson, Executive Director at the Institute for Rural Vitality, and Seth Brown, Program Staff Assistant, about how the extensive resources at SUNY Cobleskill, like the Mohawk Valley Farm and Food Business Incubator & Accelerator, leverage access to resources such as commercial kitchens, and dairy and meat processing facilities to ignite growth in rural New York.

East/West Industries of Ronkonkama, New York, designs and manufactures products that save aircrew lives. The Long Island-based company is globally recognized as a trusted member of the defense and aerospace supply chains. For over five decades, East/West has been a women-owned small business that solves difficult challenges for both military and civilian customers.

Train, Develop, Optimize (TDO) is the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center for Central New York, a region that spans Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Cortland, and Cayuga counties. From Kata and Kaizen to technology commercialization and value stream mapping, TDO reported $184M in new and retained sales over a recent five-year period.   

Cybersecurity is like a used car you've been thinking about buying. You can talk about it. You can ask what it's like to drive it. Or you can get in, start it up, and put it in gear. Until you put yourself in the driver's seat, you won't really know how it performs. Typically, you'll take a test drive before taking out a loan. That's a smart move. Otherwise, you could find yourself stranded when i...

JelikaLite is a biotechnology company in New York City that is developing individualized solutions for children with autism, a complex condition that is characterized by problems with communications, behavior, and social skills. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the estimated prevalence of autism has risen from 1 child per 166 in 2004 to 1 child in 54 in 2020....

Elena Garuc, executive director of FuzeHub, recently spoke with NYS Manufacturing Now about FuzeHub's previous successes, current programs, and plans for the future. From the Manufacturer Solutions Program to the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund (and beyond), FuzeHub is providing NYS manufacturing and technology companies with the programs and assets they need to overcome challenges to growth.   

Herkimer College is ranked among the nation's top two-year colleges in terms of transfer and graduation rates. With its 40+ associate degree and certificate programs, the college is educating the next generation of workers as they prepare for the jobs of the future. Not far from Herkimer College in Marcy, New York, Cree is building a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility that will supercharge t...

Herkimer County, New York, is an epicenter of economic activity. Within 300 miles of this Mohawk Valley location, you'll find 25% of the total population of the United States and Canada – and tremendous manufacturing wealth. For John Piseck, Executive Director of the Herkimer Industrial Development Agency (HCIDA) , regional economic development is part of a large and fruitful landscape. In a podca...