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Kymeta makes Sharp deal.
Washington-based Kymeta manufactures low-cost satellite antennas. With increasing applications for connectivity worldwide there is a need to scale up production to meet the demand. That's where Sharp Corp. comes into the picture. Kymeta will begin using Sharp's...
Life sciences sector reports lively year.
Activity in Washington's life sciences industry is approaching 3 times the value in transactions as last year. New products are being licensed and coming to the marketplace, venture capital funding is flowing to fuel research and product development and companies are...
Florida e-commerce company moves HQ to Washington.
Ominto, a Florida company is moving their headquarters to Washington State because " you just couldn't ask for a better technology center". Ominto, formerly DubLi, is a global e-commerce company that offers customers cash back for shopping at a host of major...
Gulfstream seeks suppliers in Washington State.
Washington State is a global aerospace hub. The depth and breadth of aerospace expertise and manufacturing capabilities draws buyers from all over the world. Business jet builder Gulfstream Aerospace is looking to expand their partnerships with Washington-based supply...
Biotech company seeks viral disease therapies.
Finding cures and improving global health is the focus of a wide range of biotech companies in Washington State. Seattle-based Kineta has just received a contract with the National Institutes of Health to develop immunotherapy for several viral diseases such as flu...
MRJ taps into Washington’s aerospace expertise.
Mitsubishi Aircraft is doing certification flights with their new commercial regional jet aircraft at a test center facility in Moses Lake. To take advantage of the state's century of aerospace know-how and the wide range of supply chain companies and engineering...
Manufacturing on a very small scale.
The Washington Nanofabrication Lab at the University of Washington helps startups who need to manufacture really tiny products requiring very expensive machinery. Scientists and engineers can rent equipment and access the expertise they need in a state-of-the-art...
Amazon launches new innovation showcase – Launchpad.
Getting a product to market can be a tough road to go for many startups. But Amazon thinks it has a better way, creating a new initiative called Amazon Launchpad. The company is working with some of the top startup programs and investors in the country to source...
World Bus tour in developing countries.
Pangea Motors is on tour in the Mideast and Africa promoting their electric bus to ease transportation and pollution problems in the world's most crowded cities. This 11-person Vancouver, Washington company sees a strong market for their 16-passenger electric...
A building boom of epic proportions.
In a recent report, the Downtown Seattle Association identified 106 projects underway in the downtown core. The booming economy is historic and a new City of Seattle online map shows just how far reaching the building boom is. Users can view each project individually,...
Venture capital flowing to startup and late-stage companies.
Startup companies are able to stay privately held as long as venture capitalists see the promise of good returns and in Washington State private funding support for innovative ideas is strong. From companies that are finding cures for diseases, developing business...
Technology makes trucking more efficient.
Over the last several years we've seen the connected car coming online with benefits for the car owner. Commercial trucks are now using internet-enabled connectivity to improve their ability to manage a whole fleet of vehicles. Monitoring fuel usage, maintenance needs...