CenterState CEO to Receive 2011Chamber of the Year Award

The Center State Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CEO) has been nominated to receive one of this year's Chamber of the Year Awards from the Business Council of New York State. The Business Council presents Platinum, Gold, and Silver Chamber Awards to exceptional chamber organizations each year.

According to CNYBJ, Heather Briccetti, acting president and CEO of the council stated that, "CenterState CEO, under the leadership of [President] Robert Simpson, emphasizes member growth and engagement, as well as regional economic development. Through a strategy that targets key industry sectors, innovation and entrepreneurship, and regional assets such as the area's high concentration of colleges and universities, CenterState CEO supports the well-being of its members and the entire community."

This year's awards will be announced during the Business Council's Annual Meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, September 21.

For the full article, visit CNYBJ or learn more from The Business Council

SU Recieves Patent to Pursue Research on Wing Design, Wind Turbines

Syracuse University professors Mark Glauser and Hiroshi Higuchi headed a project that could lead to better air craft wing design and applications in wind turbine research. The duo’s work led to a patent received by Syracuse University for research, funded by the Department of Defense.

According to the Central New York Business Journal, the research could lead to more maneuverable aircraft and faster adjustments to changing weather conditions for wind turbines.

"It is really quite gratifying to see this basic research, originally funded by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, evolve to the point where the technology can positively impact actual aerospace vehicles, as well as its potential for dual use in the renewable energy sector with application to the next generation of wind turbines,'' stated Glauser.  

For more info, view CNYBJ's article

Lockheed Martin and Kaman Develops Unmanned Helicopter

Kaman

K-MAX, an unmanned helicopter designed and developed by Lockheed Martin and Kaman Helicopters successfully passed its operational assessment. The tests were designed to determine its cargo-carrying capacity and its susceptibility to certain electromagnetic frequencies that can interfere with flight systems.

Kaman describes K-MAX as, "Designed as a working helicopter, the K-MAX excels under pressure, lifting 6,000 pounds and precisely placing critical supplies in confirned areas. What's more, the K-MAX delivers superior performance, even at high altitudes and high temperatures." Lockheed Martin states the K-MAX will resupply Marines on the battlefield and in remote locations.

Lockheed Martin designed the helicopter's mission management and control systems at its Owego branch while Kaman designed the K-MAX platform. Lockheed employs 2,900 people in Owego and another 2,300 employees at its Salina location. Kaman Helicopters is part of Connecticut-based Kaman Corp.

For more info, view CNYBJ's article, or the K-MAX webpage.

Syracuse Tech Garden Adds Curator and Artist in Residence

Local artist, Ty Marshal, has a vision to implement technology into his work. As the Tech Garden recently named Marshal as Curator and Artist in Residence, his vision will become a reality this year. Marshal is an interdisciplinary artist whose work focuses on cultural activism, social sculpture, semiotics and theater - and takes a critical view of social, political, historical and cultural issues through visual commentary on human nature and pop culture. While taking advantage of the gallery and theater space at the Tech Garden, Marshal intends to showcase his work, have panel discussion and show films.

“I will be seeking ways to explore the intersection of art, technology and science through visual displays, film screenings, discussions, collaborations and other events - with a goal of highlighting Central New York’s position as a center of innovation and creativity,” explained Marshal.

The Tech Garden is pleased to partner with Marshal, viewing the opportunity as a chance to expand the creative tech community and create more community linkages for the facility. “We are thrilled to welcome Ty here as our first Curator and Artist and Residence,” proclaimed Linda Hartsock, Vice President Technology and Innovation, CenterState CEO. 

Marshal has an impressive background including, but not limited to participating as an organizer and curator for the Lipe Art Park on West Fayette Street and acting as co-founder of the Evolution Art Studio in the Hudson Valley. “He truly understands the dynamic connection between art, technology and community revitalization, and the ways in which arts are an economic driver,” says Vice President Technology and Innovation, CenterState CEO, Linda Hartsock.

Read what Syracuse.com has to say about Ty Marshal

Cornell MBA Students Invest in Restaurant Tech Firm

Student run BR Venture Fund (BRV), created within Cornell's John Graduate School of Management, have invested an undisclosed amount to Restaurant Revolution Technologies (RRT). RRT is a restaurant oriented technology company founded in 2008 with the intention of helping restaurants with the expanding demand for "off-premise" customers (orders made outside of the physical location). The RRT software takes telephone and online orders efficantly and relies them to the restaurant.

RRT is the latest porfolio company for BR Venture Fund which has already invested in multiple technology companies. The Fund was created by Cornell in order to give MBA students hands-on experience in venure capitalism and entrepreneurship.

For more info, visit the full CNYBJ article, and view BRV's complete portfolio list.

NYS Company ADC USA Awarded Contract by Australian Organization

Lansing, NY based engineering and scientific consulting firm ADC USA (Advanced Design Consulting USA, Inc.), announced this morning that it has been awarded a contract by the Australian Nuclear Sciences and Technology Organization (ANSTO) in Australia to develop a small-angle neutron scattering instrument.

The instrument will be used for looking at sizes and structures of objects like polymer molecules and defect structures in metals and ceramics.    

President and CEO of ADC  Alexander Deyhim stated, “This large contract is a testament to the talent and dedication of our team members. We are thrilled to be selected to design and develop a cutting edge instrument for a world class institution pushing the scientific and research frontier for the human race.” 

ADC USA describes itself as a privately owned company organized and structured to provide technical services to all types of clients from small scientific entrepreneurs to universities, government agencies and private industries. The firm’s expertise and activities are primarily related to engineering design, research and development, testing and custom fabrication. It searches for innovative solutions to difficult problems. ANSTO is an agency within the portfolio of the Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. ANSTO is responsible for delivering specialized advice, scientific services and products to government, industry, academia and other research organizations.

For further info, visit the ADC web site at www.adc9001.com .

MicroGen's Looks to Implement Newest Tech Product

Technology company MicroGen is spotlighted in an article written by Cornell University and published in R&G Magazine. MicroGen recently unveiled their new BOLT energy technology that turns vibrations into electricity. MicroGen is a startup incubating in the Cornell Business and Technology Park and BOLT was developed using tools at the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF).

MicroGen plans to provide its technology for a variety of industrial and building applications. An immediate use, according to Robert Andosca, founder, president and CTO of MicroGen, would be in wireless tire pressure monitoring systems required in new automobiles since 2007. (Underinflated tires waste gas and make tire failure more likely.) Current units are powered by batteries that last only about three years, but the company's vibration-powered generator could last up to 20 years and is less expensive to manufacture, Andosca said. He also added that other sensors in cars, such as airbag accelerometers, could also go wireless too, he added. Wireless humidity sensors in clothes dryers are another possible application.

For more info, visit the original article here, and for more info about BOLT, visit the July 11th Tech Innovations article.