NYS Manufacturing Now
NYS Manufacturing Now is FuzeHub’s premier podcast, designed with two main goals in mind: first, to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations developed right here in New York; and second, to bridge the knowledge gap for small to medium-sized manufacturers by highlighting the New York State resources available to help them overcome business and technical challenges.
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The SCALE.Rensselaer Accelerator in Troy is preparing to drive “tough technology” innovations in New York State’s Capital Region. For technology-based startups that need expertise, facilities, and specialized equipment, the Q1 2026 launch of this emerging asset can’t come soon enough.
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Sam Newman-Plotnick is a Co-Operative Partner at Flowering Sun Ecology Center in Ellenville, New York. The Cornell University graduate isn’t strictly a farmer, however; he’s also a product developer whose medium is mushrooms.
Today, most of Sam’s products are sold on-line or through stores and restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Tomorrow, however, the possibilities range from cacao and coffee...
Michael Allen, the president and co-owner of Z-AXIS, returns to the podcast to tell us a few things that electronic designers may want to bear in mind. Bear Power Supplies, a business unit of Z-AXIS, specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom power supplies for medical, industrial, and other demanding markets.
Join FuzeHub for a discussion that doesn’t require a degree in electri...
3D printing (3DP) is strengthening America’s defense industrial base (DIB). Vetted Tech, a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) in Syracuse, New York, specializes in the additive manufacturing of high-performance metals and polymers. In addition to military and government customers, the company serves the aerospace, medical, energy, space, and automotive industries.
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Everybody needs to eat and drink. If you’re a food or beverage manufacturer from New York State, feeding international demand doesn’t have to leave you hungry for help and thirsty for assistance. Global NY, part of Empire State Development (ESD), provides funding, marketing, connections, technical assistance, and trade missions.
Join FuzeHub for a discussion with Kathryn Bamberger, Senior International Trade Manager for Global NY, ...
Whether you’re concerned about tariffs, sustainability, or conserving cash, supply chain management is critical to the success of your operations. Through its Supply Chain Initiatives program, the New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) can help your company navigate these turbulent times.
Join FuzeHub for a discussion about supply chain management with Don Lynch, Senior...
Anoop Bhatia of Nowigence is developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small-to-medium manufacturers. You've probably heard of AI by now, but how much do you know about its practical applications? Join FuzeHub for a podcast about AI that's built from the ground up. Learn how AI can improve shop floor decision making, address workforce challenges, and help you make sense of data analyti...
Each year, snow and ice cause millions of dollars in property damage. Removing winter precipitation from rooftops is essential, but it can lead to injuries and fatalities. Floe Inc. has developed a rooftop device for snow and ice management that’s safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.
Tune in to hear how David Dellal, the founder and CEO of
The fashion industry uses dyes, petroleum-based plastics, and toxic chemicals to produce clothing that looks good on us but isn't great for the environment. In fact, pollution from the textile industry is a growing global concern.
Valentina Gomez of Werewool is aiming to become part of the s...
Farm to Flame Energy of Syracuse, New York has developed a scalable 10 to 30 KW generator that uses plant-based feedstocks for electricity generation that’s smokeless and odorless. That’s a breath of fresh air in places like Ghana, where many people use diesel-powered generators to produce electricity for daily life.
Join FuzeHub for a conversation with Kwaku Jyamfi (KJ), Farm to Flame Energy’s president and CEO. This first generat...
Epic Airway Systems, Inc. is a medtech startup in Schenectady, New York with a game-changing technology for emergency medical care. The company’s product, The Epic Airway®, is easier to use than traditional airway management devices and addresses two pressing problems: the loss of pre-hospital tracheal intubation skill sets, and a decline in procedure success rates.
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FuzeHub is moving New York State manufacturing forward with three new programs plus exciting new developments in the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund and the annual Innovation Summit. Elena Garuc, FuzeHub’s Executive Director, joins the podcast to explain what’s new and how FuzeHub’s growth can help your business.
From Upstate Makes to Upstate Defense, FuzeHub and its partners from ESD, NY ME...
Do you have an idea for a new product? Then put your best foot forward like Jialin Ke of Soulo. This Brooklyn-based company overcame tough design challenges on its way to a successful product launch and was a 2023 FuzeHub Commercialization Competition winner.
Soulo’s product, an ergonomic toenail trimmer, may be quite different from yours....
The finishing department at many small-to-medium manufacturers is a “black box” with manual operations and limited production insights, explains David Pietrocola, the co-founder and CEO of Cohesive Robotics. Pietrocola, an ex-CIA Tech Officer, spied an opportunity to help these companies and is developing the Smart Finishing™ Robotic Workcell for high-mix sanding, grinding, and polishing operations.
Most of what we eat comes from soil, but experts predict we have just 50 years left to grow food on arable land. Around the world, the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and non-regenerative agricultural practices have stripped soil of vital essential nutrients. An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but would you want to eat five pieces of fruit just to get some basic nutrition?
Kepco Inc. of Flushing, New York designs and manufactures power supplies for industries that include offshore wind and solar power. As Mark Kupferberg, a Kepco owner, explains, the company was founded in 1946 by family members with connections to Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project.
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Vitality in the Valley 2024 featured a pre-event reception for exhibitors with fantastic food and drink from New York State’s Mohawk Valley. Two exhibitors took a break from the action to join FuzeHub’s Steve Melito for a podcast (and video) that provides a taste of what you may have missed in Herkimer.
Our first guest, Catharine Young, is ...
The Advance 2 Apprenticeship (A2A) program is an employment initiative that’s improving access to apprenticeship programs for people with intellectual and development disabilities. It’s also providing a non-traditional source of talent to NYS manufacturers who are facing workforce challenges.
In the Empire State, apprenticeship programs for people with disabilities have a record of success, as shown in this video. Yet misconceptio...
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