Robotics Factory

Claiming recyclability is finally starting to put businesses in hot water ☕ Just because something *can* be recycled doesn't mean it *is* with our current infrastructure!

Over the weekend we were invited to volunteer at the Athens Ohio PawPaw Festival with Zero Waste Event Productions! The team let us sort plastics, paper, and aluminum recycling and compost from landfill waste along with some other great volunteers. Zero Waste hand-sorts all the festival waste on-site to maximize what they can recycle, compost, and reuse.  At Reclamation Factory, we are always excited to learn more about recycling systems at all scales and it’s a pleasure to volunteer with organizations that align on landfill diversion goals! Stop Recycling. Start Reclaiming. 🗑🔄🖼

Excited to see velo.ai, one of the incredible companies from our inaugural cohort, secure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation! 🚲 The hard work and innovation of Clark Haynes and his team provides critical insights to advance the safety of cyclists everywhere. Innovation Works Kevin Dowling Alison Treaster

Two weeks ago we attended the first community event hosted by the Robotics Factory with Humotech presenting the way that they are innovating in the research and development of prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons! 💡 We're encouraged by their journey and are really excited to see the difference they will continue to make! 🚀 We are highly honored to be a part of such an innovative community and look forward to showcasing our technology one day... in fact, we'll have a special announcement next week so stay tuned!! 👀 🍽

Alison Treaster, Chief of Staff of velo.ai, is featured in Episode #4 of the video podcast Bridges to Business! In this episode, Alison shares insights with Richard Longo, R.N. FACMPE, FACHE, Director of the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center, discussing the creation of Velo.AI, early prototypes, the team's current focus, and their collaboration with the DUQ SBDC. Catch the full episode https://lnkd.in/eSyexWEg

Hardware is hard and as a small startup, access to resources and the ability to quickly prototype and iterate on design is invaluable. As part of the Robotics Factory, we’ve been able to leverage various tools in the shop from the Form3 clear resin printer for lens concepts, to the Markforged Mark Two for housings prototyping, and the 3 axis manual mill to machine metal plates for the LiDAR rig. The manufacturing and robotics ecosystem in Pittsburgh is a big part of the reason we’re here and proud to be in southwestern PA. Shout out to Andrew Katon and Luca DeGroot for all the shop support! #lovepgh #manufacturing #hardware #startup #CopilotCommunity Innovation Works

Please see the following information for a great opportunity!...The Pittsburgh Chapter of Women in Bio (WIB-Pittsburgh) bring their annual signature event P.O.W.E.R. 2024 (#Pittsburgh Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs Rally) featuring a hugely relevant topic - The Role of #Robotics in Biotech. Given Pittsburgh’s emergence as a Robotics Powerhouse, we are looking to spark the conversation regarding the promise of Robotics and its applications in the #Biotech, Life Sciences and #Healthcare industry. This panel-style event will showcase women thought leaders who are leading the charge in utilizing Robotics to solve the unmet need within Life Sciences industry, whether with Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing, applications of Robotics in Surgery, or with Medical Devices, and will create a networking platform for others to have a discourse.    The Pittsburgh chapter of Women in Bio is committed to promoting leadership for women in life sciences. The October event will spotlight women leaders focusing on their portfolio of work in industry, start-up ventures or academia, and exploring topics of where they see Robotics finding applications within the Biotech Sector. All WIB events are gender-inclusive.

Western Pennsylvania’s New Economy Collaborative (NEC) is driving change with a $62.7M Build Back Better grant to boost manufacturing and upskill workers for future jobs. As NEC ramps up its marketing efforts, more residents will learn how these programs are creating opportunities across the region. Read more https://lnkd.in/eahEdtXa

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Showcasing ESTAT UltraSlim brakes in collaboration with SCHNEEBERGER’s booth # 236035 has been a blast. Stop by to feel electric glue for yourself and see it in action in a linear system.