TechVibe Pittsburgh

What if you could simulate five years of wear and tear in a single afternoon? You're about to step inside one of Pittsburgh's most quietly powerful innovation hubs -- Clark Testing -- where products are pushed to their limits before they ever hit the real world. From rocket components heading into deep space to roller coasters at Disney and Universal from IndyCar racing systems to critical infrast...

Some technology  optimizes  efficiency.  Marinus Analytics  saves lives.     Spun out of Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute, this Pittsburgh company  operates  at the intersection of data science and public safety, using open-source intelligence to combat human trafficking and online exploitation.   Its platform helps law enforcement agencies  identify  victims who might otherwise rem...

Some companies chase headlines. Carnegie Robotics builds what makes them possible. Tucked inside a massive, repurposed steel facility in Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville neighborhood, the company has spent more than a decade doing what it does best: engineering the brains and eyes behind some of the world's most advanced autonomous systems. If Pittsburgh is "Robotics Row," Carnegie Robotics didn't just...

What if you could measure an athlete's performance with the simplicity of a stopwatch — but the intelligence of a full sports science lab?   That's  the vision behind  Sensi Fit , a Pittsburgh startup reimagining how athletic data is captured, understood, and applied.   At the center of its innovation is a deceptively simple device: a 360-degree sensor mounted on a cone. But  don't  let the form f...

What if companies could help people before they even realized they needed it?   That's  the promise behind  BlastPoint , a Pittsburgh-based AI company that has quietly spent the last decade mastering the art of predicting human behavior — not to sell more, but to serve better.   At its core,  BlastPoint  builds auditable AI systems that help organizations understand when customers are likely to st...

Diesel engines have powered the global economy for over a century.  Optimus Technologies  is making sure they can power the future, too.   Based in Pittsburgh, Optimus has developed a system that allows existing diesel engines to run on renewable fuels — like biodiesel derived from used cooking oil or agricultural byproducts — without sacrificing performance.   It's  a deceptively elegant solution...

What happens when warehouse systems can't adapt, but customers still expect next-day delivery? In this episode of TechVibe , Lucas Systems CMO Ken Ramoutar breaks down the company's latest warehouse automation study and reveals why agility has become the new currency in modern distribution. From labor shortages and supply chain disruptions to rising customer expectations and outdated systems, Ken...

What if your website stopped being a digital brochure and started acting like a real sales engine? In this episode of TechVibe, Benjamin Moorehead, founder of DevTeQWeb Solutions , shares how he is helping businesses rethink what their websites are actually supposed to do: generate leads, drive conversions, and become a more valuable part of the business. Along the way, he talks about blending eng...

Choosing a prosthetic limb  shouldn't  feel like guesswork.   Yet for many people, it does — a high-stakes decision involving devices that can cost as much as a car, with limited opportunity to "try before you buy."  That's  the problem  Humotech  is solving.   Based in Pittsburgh,  Humotech  develops wearable robotic systems — including prosthetics and exoskeleton technologies — designed to help...

If self-driving cars are the opening act,  Near Earth Autonomy  is writing the next chapter — in the air.   Founded in 2012, this Pittsburgh-based company is developing autonomous flight systems capable of piloting everything from small drones to full-scale helicopters. The goal sounds simple: move from point A to point B safely and efficiently. The reality is anything but.   Flight introduces a n...

What if every swing, every pitch, every game could become a data-powered  stepping stone  to  getting  better?   That's  the world  Diamond Kinetics  is building — and  it's  evolving far beyond its origins as a bat sensor company born out of the University of Pittsburgh.   Today, Diamond Kinetics is a full-fledged youth sports platform, blending hardware, software, and content into a seamless exp...

Are data centers really creating jobs in Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Region?  Brian Kennedy of the Pittsburgh Technology Council joins TechVibe to unpack the new Data Center and Energy study and reveal why the answer is much bigger than most people think. This conversation explores how Pennsylvania is positioned to win across the full value chain by building and hosting data centers, producing...

Most companies aim for growth.  Astrobotic  is aiming for the moon — quite literally.   For  nearly two  decades, this Pittsburgh-based space company has been building the technology to make lunar exploration not just possible, but practical. And with its upcoming Griffin lander mission, that vision is about to take a giant leap forward.   Set to launch aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, Griffin...

Could the future of robotics look less like science fiction and more like a really powerful toolbox? In this episode, TechVibe teams up with Fireside Chats to explore HEBI Robotics. The team at HEBI Robotics shares how it is making robot-building faster, simpler, and far more practical through modular technology designed to help innovators solve real problems. HEBI's mission is to "make it easier...

What does the AI and data center boom look like from the skilled trades? Shawn Steffey of the Boilermakers makes the case that none of this future gets built without the people who build energy infrastructure in the first place. He talks about Pennsylvania's long leadership in electricity generation, the role of union labor and the building trades, and why the Commonwealth needs a serious bipartis...

Randy Vulakovich breaks down one of the summit's clearest takeaways: Pennsylvania is already in the data center game, but it has not yet captured the full opportunity. Based on the newly released study, he explains how the Commonwealth is already producing power and manufacturing critical equipment, but still needs to win more of the actual data center development itself. The conversation covers P...

Justine Kasznica of Babst Calland explains why the "Empire of Lights" story is about far more than data center hype. She joins TechVibe to talk about the powerful manufacturing base behind Pennsylvania's AI opportunity, the Westinghouse and Tesla legacy still shaping the region, and why companies like Eos, Eaton, Hitachi, Mitsubishi, and Emerson matter so much in the larger picture. She also gets...

What does America's AI race look like from the U.S. Department of Energy? At the PA Data Center and Energy Innovation Summit, Acting Under Secretary of Energy Alex Fitzsimmons joins TechVibe to talk about why energy and AI are now inseparable, how the Marcellus Shale changed the nation's energy position, and why speed-to-power is becoming a defining competitive advantage. He also explains how the...

How do batteries help solve one of the biggest bottlenecks in AI and data center growth? Michelle Buczkowski of Eos Energy breaks down how long-duration storage can smooth power demand, reduce congestion, and support the kind of fast, flexible energy response modern data centers need. S he explains why Eos is building in Pittsburgh, how its zinc-based battery technology differs from conventional o...

Chris Massetti of Donwil brings a ground-level perspective to the AI infrastructure boom, explaining why data centers have always been an energy story as much as a technology story. In this conversation, he reflects on Donwil's 60-year history in the data center business, why AI is only increasing the need for power and cooling, and how Pennsylvania can compete more aggressively with states like O...

What if the next great tech boom in Pittsburgh isn't being coded in a startup… but powered by electrons, infrastructure, and the invisible backbone of data? In this episode of TechVibe Radio , Audrey Russo, CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, pulls back the curtain on her latest TEQ Magazine President's Note—where energy, data centers, and innovation collide to shape the region's next econom...

What if Pittsburgh's next big connection to the world starts with a single flight to Dublin? In this episode, we sit down with Bill Byrne, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Aer Lingus , to explore why the new direct Pittsburgh–Dublin route is more than just a convenient flight. It's a gateway connecting Pittsburgh's booming tech ecosystem with Ireland's innovation hubs and the broader Europ...

What does it take to build a technology company that lasts nearly 30 years and still feels like day one? On this episode of TechVibe Radio , Pittsburgh Technology Council's Jonathan Kersting and CEO Audrey Russo sit down with Lou Camerlengo, co-founder of fivestar*, to unpack a three-decade journey in custom software development, leadership, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. From launching five...

What does designing airfields for the Wright Brothers have in common with AI-powered data centers and digital twins? More than you think. In this episode, Woolpert CEO Neil Churman shares how a 115-year-old engineering firm has evolved into a global leader in geospatial technology, AI, infrastructure design, and data center development — with its global AI innovation hub right here in Pittsburgh....

What does it really take to turn artificial intelligence from hype into real-world impact for your business? In this episode of TechVibe, Amanda Wodzenski , founder and CEO of HIKE2 , shares how she built a fast-growing consulting firm that helps organizations navigate AI, compliance, and digital transformation without losing their human edge. You'll hear how HIKE2 evolved from a small startup int...