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New system identifies troubled power grids
With a patented new system, SmartKable Powerline Solutions has developed a way to identify troubled power grids and predict the remaining lifetime for power lines. The system also makes green energy more reliable and more efficient. SmartKable was started in 2018 by Doug Hirsh. With a background in artificial intelligence technology with the US Air […]
PreAct takes top prize at Luminate NY
PreAct Technologies has been named the winner of Round 4 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition. The Portland, Ore.-based PreAct Technologies received the “Company of the Year” award at Luminate Finals 2021, which was held virtually and sponsored by Optica, formerly The Optical Society. The company will receive $1 million […]
Worldwide competition for startups happens virtually on Thursday, September 30
The world’s biggest pitch competition for startups with photonics, optics and imaging technology happens on Thursday, September 30. Register for the free, virtual event, sponsored by Optica (formerly OSA) at Luminate Finals 2021. It takes place from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Watch 10 startups from around the world introduce emerging technologies with the potential […]
New App Shares Information on Construction Projects
By Jill Kemp • A new, free smartphone app called Instant Input is now collecting public feedback on municipal projects. The service is being offered on 18 projects in Niagara Falls, and on several developments in Watkins Glen, Rochester and Geneva. Instant Input provides notifications, simple surveys and fast sharing on social media. “It’s intended […]
GreenLight Biosciences opens RNA production facility
GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on RNA research, design, and manufacturing for human, animal, and plant health, today announced the opening of its manufacturing plant in Rochester. The 17,000-square-foot facility will manufacture enzymes and RNA for a variety of agricultural applications, including the protection of honeybees. While the fast rollout of mRNA vaccines helped […]
Luminate NY to accept applications for Round Five
Luminate NY—the world’s largest business accelerator for startup companies that have optics, photonics, and imaging enabled applications—is now accepting applications for round five of the innovative program. The accelerator brings visionary companies to the Finger Lakes Region to leverage a rich ecosystem of resources to speed the commercialization of emerging technologies within a range of […]