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Washington State testing sustainable jet fuels.
It's one thing to reinvent jet fuel from biowaste, wood waste or cooking oil. And, there are Washington State scientists and aerospace companies researching and testing these alternative fuels. The next challenge is to determine if the infrastructure of tanks, pipes...
First 737 MAX rolls out at Renton plant.
Boeing's highly-efficient Renton plant has been manufacturing 42 jets per month. With the addition of a third production line for the brand new 737 MAX the numbers will rise to 52 or more per month. Washington State aerospace employees have over a century of know-how....
Space exploration project wins approval from Lunar X Prize.
Moon Express, a Washington-based space exploration company, has gotten the okay to move forward in the Google Lunar XPrize competition. They are ready to launch a spacecraft that will hitch a ride on another commercial rocket and land their craft on the moon from...
Washington State researchers develop jet fuel from wood waste.
Developing clean, domestic biofuels is a top priority for industries that are major users of petroleum-based fuels. And, in Washington State, well-known for its timber industry, there is a lot of non-commercialized wood waste. The current production of ethanol from...
Seattle: an ever expanding tech universe.
Spinoffs, partnerships, acquisitions and startups spawned from larger tech companies over the past three decades have created a dynamic and expanding universe of tech stars in Washington State. Business legends such as Microsoft, RealNetworks and Amazon along with the...
Filson’s makes camp in Seattle’s SODO.
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...
University of Washington collaborates globally.
Washington State's top tier universities are connected globally in research and development. The University of Washington recently held the first Innovation Summit in Shanghai. The event brought leading innovators from UW together with CEOs of Chinese companies and...
Northwest business legend becomes largest US timber company.
For over a century the name Weyerhaeuser has been synonymous with timber in the Northwest. Since 1900 the Weyerhaueser company has been managing and harvesting timber for construction and cellulose fiber products throughout the Pacific Northwest. Now, Seattle-based...
Bookstores are not a thing of the past.
While online retailing has caused a major shift in consumer buying behaviors, predictions of the demise of brick and mortar stores has been premature. Amazon, who started a retail revolution as an online bookseller has opened their own store with actual books on the...
Glowforge’s crowdfunding campaign sets record.
Crowdfunding success depends on the quality of the idea and the company behind it. Typically raising funding in the millions of dollars is only accomplished through the usual venture capital networks. However, Glowforge has set a new record for support from a...
Salesforce expanding workforce in Washington.
Five years ago Salesforce.com opened an office in Seattle to tap into the extensive software development expertise available in Washington State. Now, Salesforce is expanding its presence in the region. Along with Google, Facebook and Twitter, Saleforce is another in...
Record passenger levels at Sea-Tac International.
The greater Seattle area has certainly solidified its reputation as an international gateway for passenger travel. Passenger levels topped 32 million in 2015, an increase of 13.3% over the previous year. International travel was up 15.2%, thanks in large part to...