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July 2024 Newsletter

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Join 300+ for a great evening of networking with top professionals from Pittsburgh's vibrant robotics and tech sectors on Tues, August 27th.
 
Come hang out, have a drink and talk to other humans. Learn about cool tech companies, technology innovations, new jobs and more. This is an incredible opportunity to connect with others in this dynamic robotics, automation, and tech ecosystem. All are welcome, so bring your co-workers, bring your friends and come on out and join us!
 

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Open Jobs Spotlight

The Pittsburgh Robotics community is hiring! Explore opportunities and post your own listings on the PRN Job Board.

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Congratulations to BirdBrain Technologies on their acquisition by RWThrive, the employee-owned holding company of Realityworks, Inc.

Read more via EIN Presswire:
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UPPAbaby, a leading innovator in juvenile products, announced that it has closed an asset purchase agreement with the parent company of 4moms, a leading brand in the infant swings, rockers, and sleep categories. This acquisition represents a strategic alignment that will strengthen UPPAbaby's presence in premium baby gear and enhance its product offerings in the home category while offering unparalleled solutions for parents and children.

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Innovation Works has accepted five companies to the second cohort of its Accelerate program! The companies include ForSight Assistive Devices, HeadStraitLabs, Humotech, Journey Robotics, and The Reclamation Factory.

Read the official press release.
 
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We were thrilled to join Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive, to celebrate her administration's accomplishments. We're at an economic crossroads and need her leadership, resolve, and vision for a new path forward.

Executive Innamorato and her team know that we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform how we think about growth, investment, and equity. If we seize it, we can finally build an innovation economy for all.

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The ARM Institute has once again been recognized as a Pittsburgh Business Times Best Place to Work! 2024 marks several consecutive years of recognition for the ARM Institute as a top workplace in Western Pennsylvania.

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Discover the next big thing in AI and Robotics! Register to attend the AI & Robotics Venture Fair on September 26 at CMU. Network with founders and fellow investors from across the country.

Don't miss out. Get registered today.

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Congratulations Near Earth Autonomy. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has selected Near Earth Autonomy to spearhead one of the teams for the United States Marine Corps’ Aerial Logistics Connector program.

This collaboration with industry leaders Leonardo Helicopters and Honeywell will enhance USMC expeditionary operations with the state-of-the-art Leonardo AW139 helicopter with advanced autonomy.

The ALC program is set to demonstrate a dual-capability system, performing both crewed and uncrewed missions, capable of rapidly deploying cargo up to 3,000 pounds over a 200 nautical nile radius.

 

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Congratulations to Carnegie Robotics for introducing Stallion Lite, our next-generation off-road autonomy platform designed to revolutionize how robots navigate a wide array of challenging terrains.

This entry-level autonomy option reflects the team's passion for inclusivity in innovation.

Their accessible platform empowers all those who are passionate about contributing their unique perspectives to advancing off-road autonomy technology.

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Neya Systems announced that they will once again be exhibiting at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL in Las Vegas this September! Join them in Booth 11080 to learn more about how our hashtag#autonomy, hashtag#perception, and hashtag#missionplanning solutions for surface hashtag#mining vehicles enable operations in demanding, dust-congested environments while improving worker safety and enhancing efficiency.

Learn more about Neya’s full-stack, vehicle-agnostic autonomy solutions: https://lnkd.in/gnCbWzim

Want to set up a meeting in advance? Email us at info@neyarobotics.com!

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NREC celebrated National Intern Day to with their incredible 2024 Summer Cohort!

In a matter of weeks, this group will be showcasing things they've learned and what they've built over the course of their NREC internship. 

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CMU celebrated a major milestone for the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green with a topping-off ceremony. 

Set to complete in 2025, the RIC will add 150,000 sq. ft. of research space, including a 50,000 sq. ft. indoor robot test facility, open-layout wet lab, and a 1.5-acre outdoor lab with a 6,000 sq. ft. drone cage. This $45 million project, funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, aims to boost innovation in robotics and AI.

It was great to see so many familiar faces at the signing.

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We attended the Pittsburgh Business Times' Startups to Watch event.

Congratulations to Lead-In Record Co., Aquatonomy and Stack AV (not pictured) for being recognized as key players in the robotics and hardware ecosystem.

The event highlighted companies set for significant advancements in the coming year. These startups are ready to raise substantial funding, acquire other companies, scale rapidly, and continue solving challenging problems with innovative solutions.

Exciting times ahead for Pittsburgh's tech scene! 🌟

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Shoutout to SKA Robotics and their visionary founder, Spencer Krause, for their exceptional work in the hashtag#robotics industry! 

SKA Robotics, a standout in our region, excels in developing cutting-edge robotic hardware. Their expertise ranges from crafting innovative products and technologies to manufacturing small runs of robotic equipment and troubleshooting existing products.

Check out Spencer's latest podcast with AFWERX, SpaceWERX, and CSO Phil Hahn.

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