May 11, 2017 | Technology
Washington State has a problem most regions would envy: A burgeoning technology center that rivals Silicon Valley and which has gained its own share of fame and fortune in the Internet of Things. The two tech centers have a lot in common and are growing closer every...
Apr 5, 2017 | Aerospace, Clean Energy, Technology
Hybrid electric cars are changing the auto industry and by 2020 Kirkland-based Zunum Aero plans to have hybrid electric airplanes taking off for regional air service. Utilizing the existing network of smaller community airports could reduce travel time and shift...
Feb 27, 2017 | Technology
Ever wish you could look really close at something you just found? Thanks to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Richland, Washington now you can. Or better yet, a doctor in a remote area can whip out a smartphone or tablet and take a close look at a...
Feb 23, 2017 | Technology
Apple has announced plans to expand its engineering offices in Seattle. In addition to working on projects related to Maps, iCloud and iTunes, the team will tackle artificial intelligence and machine learning for a new generation of apps and services for its devices....
Feb 21, 2017 | Space, Technology
Washington State has been a leader in aerospace manufacturing for over a century. And, as the design of spacecraft, rockets and booster systems grows in the state, so does the manufacturing side of the equation. Blue Origin, one of several Washington-based space...
Feb 16, 2017 | Technology
Concussions are a major problem in modern-day sports, from head-to-head tackles in football to players making all-star headers on the soccer field. After more than three years of research and development, Washington State startup Vicis is ready to take the issue head...
Feb 7, 2017 | Aerospace, Space, Technology
Washington State is increasingly becoming the epicenter of space exploration. With over a century of aerospace know how and a phenomenal depth of tech expertise in the state, home-grown companies like Blue Origin, Vulcan Aerospace, Planetary Resources and Tethers...
Jan 13, 2017 | Technology
Politicans are always proclaiming how they are going to create jobs. Well the old saying, success breeds more success is clearly true in the example of one of Washington State’s business legends. Amazon, the world leader in e-commerce, is projecting to increase...
Jan 12, 2017 | Agriculture & Food Processing, Technology
And, how does that work? The digital revolution is aiding agriculture and increasing harvest around the world. The capabilities of cloud computing, digital sensors, AI and advanced analytics are providing growers with critical real-time information to monitor...
