Detecting Light, Taking Flight, and Protecting Networks
NYS Manufacturing Now
NYS Manufacturing Now talks to Gary Kardys of Marktech Optoelectronics, Lorraine Grabowski of AX Enterprize, and Lauren Groff of Groff Networks at the 2024 NYS Innovation Summit in Syracuse, New York. Join us as we cover topics ranging from ultraviolet light to uncrewed aerial systems to unprotected networks.
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The AI Guy
NYS Manufacturing Now
Anoop Bhatia of Nowigence is developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small-to-medium manufacturers. You've probably heard of AI by now, but how much do you know about its practical applications? Join FuzeHub for a podcast about AI that's built from the ground up. Learn how AI can improve shop floor decision making, address workforce challenges, and help you make sense of data analytics.
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Coating Metal and Stopping Hackers
NYS Manufacturing Now
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Go With the Floe
NYS Manufacturing Now
Each year, snow and ice cause millions of dollars in property damage. Removing winter precipitation from rooftops is essential, but it can lead to injuries and fatalities. Floe Inc. has developed a rooftop device for snow and ice management that’s safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. Tune in to hear how David Dellal, the founder and CEO of Floe, got his start along with some valuable help from NY MEP. A graduate of MIT and Yale, David is an engineer with a background in venture capital who was named to Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 List.
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Detox Your Wardrobe
NYS Manufacturing Now
The fashion industry uses dyes, petroleum-based plastics, and toxic chemicals to produce clothing that looks good on us but isn't great for the environment. In fact, pollution from the textile industry is a growing global concern. Valentina Gomez of Werewool is aiming to become part of the solution. The New York City company that she co-founded is developing biodegradable textile fibers with tailored properties for aesthetics and performance. Tune in and learn how nature creates the function and color that a cleaner, greener wardrobe needs.
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Generating a Breath of Fresh Air
NYS Manufacturing Now
Farm to Flame Energy of Syracuse, New York has developed a scalable 10 to 30 KW generator that uses plant-based feedstocks for electricity generation that’s smokeless and odorless. That’s a breath of fresh air in places like Ghana, where many people use diesel-powered generators to produce electricity for daily life. Join FuzeHub for a conversation with Kwaku Jyamfi (KJ), Farm to Flame Energy’s president and CEO. This first generation American explains why he’s committed to bringing clean energy to everyone – and how his company is getting the job done. Farm to Flame Energy was the...
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Airway Management is Epic
NYS Manufacturing Now
Epic Airway Systems, Inc. is a medtech startup in Schenectady, New York with a game-changing technology for emergency medical care. The company’s product, , is easier to use than traditional airway management devices and addresses two pressing problems: the loss of pre-hospital tracheal intubation skill sets, and a decline in procedure success rates. Join FuzeHub for an engaging conversation with Dr. Eric Moses, the company’s co-founder, CEO, and CMO. Keith McKenna, COO, also provides valuable insights, especially in the areas of prototyping and manufacturing. Epic Airway...
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FuzeMoves
NYS Manufacturing Now
FuzeHub is moving New York State manufacturing forward with three new programs plus exciting new developments in the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund and the annual Innovation Summit. Elena Garuc, FuzeHub’s Executive Director, joins the podcast to explain what’s new and how FuzeHub’s growth can help your business. From to , FuzeHub and its partners from ESD, NY MEP, and beyond are advancing microelectronics through programs that can strengthen NYS manufacturers and U.S. national security. There’s also a new Equity in Manufacturing initiative for historically...
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
NYS Manufacturing Now
Do you have an idea for a new product? Then put your best foot forward like Jialin Ke of . This Brooklyn-based company overcame tough design challenges on its way to a successful product launch and was a 2023 FuzeHub Commercialization Competition winner. Soulo’s product, an ergonomic toenail trimmer, may be quite different from yours. However, the advice that Jialin shares can help you go from idea to prototype to reality. From focus groups to FDM, and from multiple iterations to molding, this podcast provides real-world lessons for entrepreneurs.
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Breaking Out of the Box with Robotics
NYS Manufacturing Now
The finishing department at many small-to-medium manufacturers is a “black box” with manual operations and limited production insights, explains David Pietrocola, the co-founder and CEO of . Pietrocola, an ex-CIA Tech Officer, spied an opportunity to help these companies and is developing the Smart Finishing™ Robotic Workcell for high-mix sanding, grinding, and polishing operations. FuzeHub and ITAC, the NY MEP center for New York City, are supporting Cohesive Robotics in its development of this exciting new product, which includes autonomous 3D vision scanning. Last year, Cohesive...
info_outlineFrom handbags to human hair and concrete to craft brews, the New York State Manufacturing Now podcast traversed a diverse spectrum of ideas turned into reality in 2023. We shared tales of innovation, ingenuity, and triumph from across the state. Beyond being an informative platform, it continues to serve as a source of inspiration, as we recognize that with the right support system, every challenge is surmountable.
Join us as we recap some of the brightest moments from New York State Manufacturing Now in 2023.