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December, 2014

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  1. Hexcel named best R&T partner by Aerolia

    Advanced composites company, Hexcel, announced its award for ‘Best Research & Technology Partner’ from Aerolia SAS (Stelia Aerospace). Hexcel worked with Aerolia SAS to design and produce an aircraft fuselage panel demonstrator, with a self-stiffened skin made by vacuum infusion using HiTape reinforcements and HexFlow RTM6 resin. Read more: http://bit.ly/1wCXNMw 

  2. Prova Systems Founder Featured in Keystone Edge

    John Collins founded a fleet-management system, Fleet Genius, that allows managers of fleets of cars and light-duty trucks to keep track of their vehicles’ performance and engine health, among other data. Read more: http://bit.ly/1Av6qrB

  3. Made in Monroe

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania invests in and supports companies in Monroe County – one of the 21 northeastern Pennsylvania counties that it serves. “We have invested nearly $2.6 million in 16 companies from Monroe County since 1983.” Lehigh Valley Business headline – read more:  http://bit.ly/1BQad6x

  4. Ben Franklin to Invest $205,000 in Regional Economic Development

    The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors has approved the investment of $205,000 in support of regional economic development. BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff Continue Reading…

  5. Synergis Technologies First Tenant at Best Made Center

    Synergis Technologies LLC has become the first tenant in the newly opened Best Made Center, Quakertown. Synergis is a software technology company that was started in 1985 selling computer-aided design software to engineering companies. During its startup, Ben Franklin provided incubator space to the new technology company. Read more: http://bit.ly/1BDzYqJ

  6. Originate Ventures Founder Featured in Keystone Edge

    In 1987, Michael Gausling co-founded OraSure Technologies, the company that developed the world’s first rapid oral fluid HIV test. With investments from Ben Franklin and a home in Ben Franklin’s Business Incubator, he and his partners grew the enterprise into a leader in the field. When Gausling left the company in 2004, OraSure had $50 million in annual Continue Reading…

  7. EggZack Acquires Local Commerce Platform to Provide End-to-End Sales Solution

    EggZack, the patented automated local marketing system, has announced its recent acquisition of Trellis Technologies, a leading local commerce company, which now enables the company to deliver an integrated and automated sales and marketing system to its 4,500+ local business clients. Read more: http://bit.ly/1Aqb1La

  8. USFDA Commissioner Visits BFTP Alum, OraSure

    U.S. FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg visited Ben Franklin alumnus, OraSure Technologies on October 14, 2014. OraSure manufactures the OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, the only at-home oral HIV test. Ben Franklin clients Cerora and Vaxform also presented to the commissioner. OraSure has been approached by agencies and entities interested in employing the method to test Continue Reading…

  1. Saladax Biomedical Announces U.S. Launch of MyImatinib Chemotherapy Exposure Optimization Test

    “Our own analysis shows that, in general, 50% of patients are not receiving an optimal chemotherapy dosage which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment or causes significant toxicity,” said Kevin Harter, Chairman, President and CEO of Saladax Biomedical. “MyImatinib enables oncologists to administer tailored, personalized doses to chronic myeloid leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumor patients, Continue Reading…

  2. U.S. FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg visited Ben Franklin Alumnus OraSure Technologies

    OraSure manufactures OraQuick: In-Home HIV Test, the only at-home oral HIV test. Ben Franklin clients Cerora and Vaxform also presented to the Commissioner. OraSure has been approached by agencies and entities interested in employing the method to test for Ebola. View at http://youtu.be/KT89MXishNQ.

  3. U.S. FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg visited Ben Franklin Alumnus OraSure Technologies

    OraSure manufactures OraQuick: In-Home HIV Test, the only at-home oral HIV test. Ben Franklin clients Cerora and Vaxform also presented to the Commissioner. OraSure has been approached by agencies and entities interested in employing the method to test for Ebola. View at http://youtu.be/KT89MXishNQ.

  4. EthosGen Wins Ben Franklin Venture Idol – Keystone Edge Feature

    “EthosGen has developed and commercialized a renewable energy technology that leverages one of the most abundant resources available: waste heat,” explains Kenneth G. Okrepkie, regional manager for BFTP/NEP. More: http://bit.ly/1vWG4z1.

  5. Core Business Solutions Founder Featured in Keystone Edge

    Scott Dawson has followed an unusual trajectory, going from minister to president of a successful company that helps small businesses become ISO 9001 certified in less than six months at an affordable price. More: http://bit.ly/1yTTr2M

  6. Ben Franklin Client LifeAire Systems Founder Presents at TEDxLehighRiver

    Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow shares a personal and professional journey that ultimately led to the genesis of a revolutionary air purification technology by LifeAire Systems. View: http://youtu.be/3lJtqWOO6G4.