Jim Davidson Keynotes NOCOM 2018

Legendary mountaineer, expedition leader, inspirational professional speaker, and Fort Collins native Jim Davidson will keynote Northern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership’s NOCOM 2018 manufacturing trade show at 7:00 a.m. April 12, 2018 at The Ranch Event Center/Larimer County Fairgrounds. The breakfast, sponsored by BMA America, kicks off a day-long event showcasing Northern Colorado’s expanding manufacturing sector, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, capital, and services.

U.S. Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment Funds Mountain West Advanced Manufacturers Network

ADAPT, the Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technologies, a research consortium focused on developing technologies to accelerate the certification and qualification of 3D printed metal parts, in cooperation with the University of Utah, has received funding from the U.S. Department of Defense for the first phase of the Mountain West Advanced Manufacturer’s Network (MWAMN). From the approximately $2.7 million in funding, roughly $1.5 million will go to Colorado School of Mines and ADAPT.

news: Arvada Economic Development Association honors Faustson

“Faustson Tool continually demonstrates leadership and excellence in innovation, and in everything they do,” said Paul Heller, AEDA president.

TEDxFrontRange Embraces DIY May 22

TEDxFrontRange returns to Loveland for the third year, featuring 18 local and national speakers and performance artists. The theme of this year’s event is “DIY – Doers, Influencers and You,” and talks will focus on those who are working to impact the world by doing, showing telling and inspiring.

New BICO piece on open source culture in Colorado

Here are some of the Colorado organizations that love open source and are helping to spread open source products and culture here and worldwide.

UQM quietly drives toward 50 years of innovation by maximizing electric vehicle performance

The story of UQM’s founding and evolution over the past 46 years is founded on advancing cutting-edge technology in growing vehicle markets. UQM opened its doors in 1968, developing unique vehicles, then shifted its focus to dune buggies and finally — in 1971 — centered its focus on electric vehicle technology.

RentBits team launches Remotely.com to bring home automation to 2 million rental properties

To automate their property, users simply register with Remotely.com and select the devices they wish to install. Providers program the hardware for the individual user’s account and ship it.

A new piece for InnovatioNews on Loveland’s Aleph Objects . . .

Moe’s customers are involved in manufacturing, mechanics, art and architecture. Aleph Objects’ users are inventors, engineers, entrepreneurs, artists, architects and everyday people. The company’s printers can be found locally at Colorado State University, Front Range Community College and the Loveland Public Library.

NoCo Mini Maker Faire to Host VIP Industry Preview Night To Celebrate National Manufacturing Day Oct. 4

CompanyWeek to Present Innovation Catalyst Award; Innovators SketchUp and Idea-2-Product Lab Showcase leading-edge technologies Loveland, CO (September 10, 2013) – To celebrate National Manufacturing Day, Colorado’s first major Maker Faire will open its doors for a VIP Industry Preview Night, Friday October 4, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation […]

NoCo Mini Maker Faire Comes to the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology Oct. 5

Colorado’s first major Maker Faire will be held at the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology (RMCIT), the premier Northern Colorado technology park located in Loveland, Colorado. The NoCo Mini Maker Faire (http://makerfairenoco.com/) is proud to present its inaugural event at RMCIT, located at 815 14th St SW, Loveland, Colorado, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. October 5, 2013.