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SHI Cryogenics of America, Inc.
Complete a thorough process analysis to optimize efficiencies and reduce lead times at this manufacturer of cryogenic equipment. Manufacturing improvements at the company’s Lehigh Valley facility will enhance its competitive stance in the company’s global network. SHI Cryogenic’s equipment is utilized by healthcare companies, semiconductor tool manufacturers, and original equipment manufacturers that supply universities and Continue Reading…
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Sunstream Earth dba Futavision, LLC
Complete construction and testing of a prototype of a new type of solar-powered thermal generator for electricity production. This new technology will allow electricity to be produced on-site utilizing only ambient solar heat, without the need for connection to the power grid. The generator requires a much smaller footprint and is more efficient than conventional Continue Reading…
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Thor Power Corporation
Complete development of a new electric power system that will have 40% greater operating efficiency, less noise and vibration, and less energy use than the competition. Thor Power’s patented Trezium® motor/generator systems boast twice the power, half the weight, and double the efficiency in electric power use. The company developed dramatically more efficient, multi-patented electric motor systems controllers and permanent magnet motor s(95% & 90% efficient, respectively) known Continue Reading…
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Wacker Chemical Corporation
Employ advanced analytics tools to create a predictive maintenance system to improve manufacturing operations at this producer of polymeric binders and additives. These products are used in a variety of products including paint, adhesives, and textiles. The predictive maintenance system will provide the company with significant savings.
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WorldKlass Technologies
Complete a statistical analysis of the performance of a proprietary and patented device that improves fuel efficiency and reduces exhaust emissions for diesel engine powered vehicles, such as refrigerated trailers, trucks, buses, and locomotives. The device also reduces maintenance costs in these applications.
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Zzyzx Polymers, LLC
Transition Zzyzx Polymers’ manufacturing process from lab-scale to commercial-scale to produce specialty plastics and new types of recycled plastics. Zzyzx uses a patented process that was developed over a decade of university research. This process allows Zzyzx to recycle plastics that would otherwise be sent to landfills, and to produce high-value plastic compounds that have Continue Reading…
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The Ben Franklin Technology Partners is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority.