Feb 27, 2024 | Advanced Manufacturing, Made In Washington
A Quantum Leap Accelerator may be gee-whiz fodder for a reimagined television series. But in Washington State, quantum computing is taking its own quantum leap, thanks to a new factory in Bothell. IonQ, which started with a 65,000-square-foot space in a former...
Jan 9, 2024 | Made In Washington
Who would have thought that the standard bearer of keeping cold things cold and hot things hot would become a cultural phenomenon? Yes, we’re talking about the social media darling – Stanley. A Seattle institution, Stanley thermoses have been in the backpacks of...
Jan 26, 2023 | Aerospace, Clean Energy, Made In Washington
Universal Hydrogen is taking advantage of the 13,500-foot runway in Moses Lake to prove that hydrogen could be the fuel of the future for commercial aircraft. The company’s converted De Havilland Dash 8 spun up its propellers for the first time this month. The plane,...
Oct 27, 2020 | Advanced Manufacturing, Made In Washington
Which state built the fastest production vehicle in the world? Hint: It wasn’t Michigan. The honor goes to a Richland, Washington company, SSC North America. Their Tuatara smashed the existing speed records for: “Fastest Flying Mile on a Public Road” at 313.12 mph...
Aug 14, 2019 | Made In Washington, Maritime
Social media has been losing its mind over the salmon cannon. Not only is it a thing, but it’s a uniquely Washington thing, cooked up by Whooshh Innovations in Seattle.The darling of Twitter, YouTube and late night talk shows, the salmon cannon offers a safe way for...
Jul 12, 2019 | Made In Washington
Ever on the lookout for the best talent available, Amazon has looked inward this time, announcing that it will spend 700 million over the next six years to retrain a third of its workforce.The goal is to help Amazon’s own workers advance within the company. The new...
Apr 4, 2018 | Made In Washington
Google Maps doesn’t have anything on John Loacker. His company has been making Washington State maps for more than century now, a craft that has not only stood the test of time, but has also changed with the times. Today, much of the work is done on computers,...
May 9, 2017 | Made In Washington
Washington State is known worldwide for its premium wines and more than 800 wineries. But now, Washington can lay claim to being the home of the U.S. Brewing Capital. That’s according to Datafininiti, which crunched the numbers to created the new ranking....
Nov 25, 2015 | Growth & Expansion, Made In Washington
For 118 years now, Filson has been a manufacturer of legendary gear for those who love the great outdoors. From loggers and miners to urban dwellers who yearn for rugged yet stylish fashion and accessories, Filson has definitely stood the test of time in a very fickle...
Jun 11, 2015 | Growth & Expansion, Made In Washington
You don’t become a Business Legend in Washington State without thinking big. Such is the case with Filson, which is blending retail and manufacturing into an innovative flagship store that will connect customers with the product in new and exciting ways. The new...
