Link MegaPhase with Lehigh’s Metal Forming Institute to improve its design and manufacturing processes. MegaPhase is a manufacturer of coaxial cables, adaptors, and connectors for testing and permanent installation in electronic equipment. The company has developed a revolutionary, proprietary cable shielding system called Groove Tube®.  Unlike traditional flexible cable, when the Groove Tube® cable is flexed, it operates to very high frequencies and maintains excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

Continue to commercialize new, proprietary survey and other reporting tools for use in consumer market research. Utilizing the Internet and innovative technology solutions, the company enables clients to enjoy quick or real-time customer-sourced information turnaround for timely and reliable market analysis at a competitive cost. Market Reader Pro’s client roster includes numerous Fortune 500 companies

Optimize the production of the patented NanoFe product, used in the remediation of contaminated soils and groundwater. This product, composed of nano-sized particles, provides a superior, rapid, completely non-toxic, and cost-effective alternative to traditional, ineffective, and costly remediation technologies. The product will be utilized initially in the $150 billion environmental market for soil and groundwater cleanup.

Develop and enable scalability for WorkCenter software, which coordinates the activities of a North America-based distributed workforce. This is a cost-effective and value-added alternative to off-shore outsourcing. The company performs outsourced business tasks, such as validating information in large marketing databases. PeopleForce will also launch an aggressive marketing campaign with the Ben Franklin funding.

Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy for a unique new crystal pendant product line, entitled SOUL™. Additionally, improve the manufacturing efficiency for this jewelry line.

Implement manufacturing and financial reporting processes for this designer and contract manufacturer of specialized automated equipment. The company has machining and fabrication capabilities as well as innovative design and engineering resources that allow it to respond to clients’ needs for unique equipment in various industries.

Continue commercialization and improvement of proprietary “rVibe” and “rVibe Live” software for the online music industry. Johnson-McCormick’s patent-pending rVibe software system combines live concert streaming and a social network of recorded music for download, in a legal and licensed social network environment. The system provides financial incentives to artists, live concert venues and owners of digital music to participate in the network.

Develop and implement enterprise-wide manufacturing process improvements to create increased capacity and cost savings for Jetson Direct Mail. Jetson, a major regional employer of more than 1,000 people, provides letter shop, fulfillment, and personalization services for the high-volume direct mail marketplace. This effort builds upon the previous implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning System, and involves the process improvements that will enhance customer service.

Complete final design and obtain UL approval of a proprietary new gate release device and new vehicle identification wireless access technology. Infinity Access manufactures innovative and proprietary electronic controls, drive devices, and power supply systems for commercial and industrial doors, particularly fire doors, overhead doors, and gates. These next-generation products comply with newly mandated safety code requirements of the Department of Homeland Security.

Develop leading-edge optoelectronic packaging technologies and manufacturing processes for components of high-speed optical networking systems. Infinera has developed the Infinera DTN, a Digital Optical Networking system based on the industry’s first large-scale photonic integrated circuits and has achieved a leading market position supplying this system to telecom and Internet service providers. This investment will fund product development work with Lehigh University’s Center for Optical Technologies and an industry consultant.