Dec 18, 2017 | Advanced Materials
A revolution in materials along side advances in manufacturing techniques is creating an industry sector focused on higher performance, increased safety and lower costs. Washington State businesses like Seattle-based Modumetal are on the leading edge of redefining...
Sep 27, 2017 | Advanced Materials, Clean Energy
One of Washington State’s top-tier research institutions, the University of Washington, has received a grant to study new materials that can generate power. Dr. Daniel Gamelin’s team spend time researching and analyzing the unique behaviors of chemicals at...
Apr 8, 2016 | Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Aerospace
Washington State is well-known as the world leader in commercial jet design and production. For over 100 years aerospace innovation has been at the heart of Washington’s manufacturing sector. Alongside world leader Boeing, smaller Washington companies such as...
Sep 16, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials
Touchscreen devices, optical electronics and aerospace are among the uses of manufactured sapphire crystals. The synthetic material is extremely strong, scratch-resistant and laboratory-made. B Crystal, a sapphire manufacturer from Latvia, is opening its U.S....
Apr 3, 2015 | Advanced Materials, Aerospace
Washington State’s aerospace industry has a history of innovation. From designing and building the first jet aircraft to the latest in composites technology comes a new twist on aircraft parts manufacturing. A newly formed manufacturing company, Omada...
Feb 17, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials
Washington State has been at the forefront of the development and application of composites technology for all types of manufactured products from luxury yachts and cars to next-gen aircraft, prosthetics and even musical instruments. Our culture of collaboration and...
