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LifeAire Systems Featured on WITF SmartTalk
During the NPR affiliate WITF SmartTalk segment, CEO Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow described LifeAire Systems’ proprietary and transformational air purification systems that are capable of killing infectious airborne pathogens including COVID-19. The company has also applied its technology to develop a portable, rapid decontamination unit for N95 masks that kills COVID-19 within all layers of Continue Reading…
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UBMe Partners with Bethlehem to Improve COVID Vaccine Distribution
With the COVID-19 vaccine ready for use, a challenging aspect is the actual distribution process. The difficulty lies with vaccinating a large number of people efficiently while keeping health parameters in place to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. Bethlehem Mayor Bob Donchez announced that the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Health Bureau and UBMe have formed Continue Reading…
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LifeAire Systems Presents in PA DCED’s Innovating to Recovery Series
Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Steve D’Ettorre of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) hosted a media call Tuesday morning announcing the efforts of Allentown-based manufacturer LifeAire Systems, LLC to fight the coronavirus. Deputy Secretary D’Ettorre was joined by LifeAire Systems CEO Dr. Kathryn C. Worrilow, and representatives from the Ben Continue Reading…
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LifeAire Systems Introduces N95 Mask Decontamination Unit for Workers
LifeAire Systems has introduced its Aire~N95™ portable, rapid, chemical-free decontamination unit for N95 masks. The unit is designed to kill COVID-19 and all other bacteria, viruses, and fungi on the surface and within the layers of the mask. Improves workplace safety Minimizes the impact of supply shortages Ideal for large teams requiring N95 masks on Continue Reading…
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Nazareth Pallet busy with a rise in online shopping, plus the arrival of the COVID vaccine
Businesses need pallets before they can ship goods. Foundational to shipping and receiving, trucking and distribution, commerce and trade, the wooden pallet and skid business is brisk and strong demand for these handling workhorses is expected to continue. Having pallets move through the supply chain quickly is a top priority. “That’s a very important role we Continue Reading…
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UBMe’s New System Provides Automatic Printing of Online Orders in Restaurant Kitchens
UBMe and Star Micronics have partnered to launch a new restaurant technology that automatically prints online orders, increasing restaurant efficiency and safety. Once a customer places an online food order, the order is automatically printed on the Star Micronics printer in the kitchen, ensuring that no orders are delayed or skipped. This technology is particularly Continue Reading…
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OraSure Featured on CBS Sunday Morning
BFTP client OraSure Technologies has blazed a trail in at-home diagnostic tests. Now, the Pennsylvania-based biotech company is working to produce a quick, over-the-counter coronavirus test that consumers can take in the privacy of their home with results available in minutes. OraSure CEO Dr. Steve Tang highlighted the importance of COVID testing with NPR’s Allison Continue Reading…
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USSF and Vaxform Developing Oral COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Tom Wolf announced that US Specialty Formulations LLC (USSF), a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Allentown, Lehigh County to continue its work developing a COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with VaxForm LLC. Both companies are clients of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This project will create at least 97 Continue Reading…
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UBMe Launches Revolutionary Online Ordering and Curbside Communication Product for Restaurants
New product helps restaurants increase revenue while safely and conveniently communicating with customers during COVID-19 restrictions in cooler weather. With investment support from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southside Bethlehem KIZ, UBMe, Inc., a hyperlocal technology company, has launched a new product called Online Ordering and Curbside Communication, to help restaurants Continue Reading…
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Gilson Snow channels the spirit of experimentation and adventure
“One of the biggest obstacles to forward motion or to even pursuing things you care about is the fear of failure,” says Nick Gilson, CEO of Gilson Snow, Inc. “In certain environments, it can be quite crippling.” As winter sports enthusiasts, Nick Gilson and co-owner Austin Royer decided to put that spirit of experimentation to Continue Reading…
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Saladax Hires 8 to Address Demand for Schizophrenia Medication Test
Saladax Biomedical, Inc., Ben Franklin TechVentures, Bethlehem, has expanded its staff with eight new employees in R&D, operations, regulatory affairs, and sales to ramp up production of its test for Clozapine, a key medication in the treatment of schizophrenia. The test earned U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market authorization in April. Saladax’s MyCare™ Psychiatry Continue Reading…
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Core Business Solutions Continuing to Grow During Pandemic
Core Business Solutions, Lewisburg, has appointed three new consulting staff, an audit assistant, an additional software support specialist, and a junior business analyst, continuing its growth despite the pandemic. The company is a client of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania “We like to think that we are continuing to grow because our Continue Reading…
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OPTiMO Develops Platform to Support COVID Reporting in Classrooms
In response to the pandemic, OPTiMO IT, Bloomsburg, has developed a Screen4School COVID-19 reporting platform that readily integrates into school classrooms and existing school IT architectures. The solution is a suite of screening and reporting apps to allow school staff to securely and easily capture COVID-19 screening data in the classroom, as well as support Continue Reading…
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Skillion producing device that can detect if you’re wearing a mask
Skillion, based at Ben Franklin TechVentures, produces “connected dashboards” that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to do various tasks. That capability is applicable during the pandemic to identify whether someone is wearing a mask. Via WFMZ-TV69
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New Incubation Video Posted by Scranton Chamber’s IGNITE
The Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s Ignite incubator program recently posted a new video on the benefits to young firms of locating in a business incubator. Ignite includes Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network members Carbondale Technology Transfer Center, Scranton Enterprise Center, and TekRidge. BFTP/NEP is a proud supporter and partner in business incubation throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Continue Reading…
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New Entrepreneurship Video Posted by Scranton Chamber’s IGNITE
The Scranton Chamber of Commerce’s Ignite incubator program, including Ben Franklin Business Incubator Network members Carbondale Technology Transfer Center, Scranton Enterprise Center, and TekRidge, recently posted a new video. The video presents the Greater Scranton Chamber’s incubator support network and other crucial entrepreneurial resources available through Ignite. BFTP/NEP is a proud supporter and partner in Continue Reading…
