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Ultralife Corp. reported a first-quarter net loss before markets opened on Thursday due, in part, to rapid input cost inflation and investments in engineering for new product development.   The company reported a net loss of $168 million, or a ...

GE Renewable Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at its new research and development facility at the Apple Tree Acres Business Park in Bergen.   The site will be used to conduct research on how to 3D print the concrete base ...

FuzeHub recently awarded 10 collaborative projects through its Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, including one co-led by the University of Rochester.   The Innovation Fund, consisting of more than $1 million annually, supports a set of activities designed to spur technology development ...

Genesee Community College has opened enrollment for its newest offering, the solar electric technician certificate, for the fall semester.   Requiring a total of 15 credit hours, the program is designed to be completed in as little as one semester. ...

The first in-person Plan Forward public workshop for shaping Monroe County’s comprehensive plan will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 30 at the Roger Robach Community Center (180 Beach Ave. in Rochester). County leaders want public ...

March marks two worldwide awareness events for the environment: World Water Day and Earth Hour. In Rochester, New York, these events connect us to the global community and are also particularly close to home in light of recent developments with ...

Rep. Joe Morelle said he will push the Rochester region as the home for a government-supported regional technology and innovation hub as Congress looks to invigorate private sector growth with $6.8 billion in America COMPETES Act funding. But as the ...

Business customers of Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) may be eligible for funding through the COVID-19 Economic Relief Program from each company. Eligible larges businesses with costs related to the pandemic after ...

EMA Design Automation, Cadence Design Systems Inc. and Rochester Institute of Technology are collaborating to offer college-level printed circuit board design courses for students in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology.  Taught both online and in-person by PCB design industry experts, ...

Vancouver-based clean energy technology firm Ionomr Innovations will establish its U.S. fuel cell and green hydrogen electrolysis research and development center in Brighton.   The company will renovate space at the Metro Business Park to create a customer applications test ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined her priorities as she begins her first full year guiding New York.

A focus on maintaining a diversified customer base has led to growth and the need for additional workers at Ambrell Corp.

The REMADE Institute announced $33.2 million in funding for new technology research Wednesday, selecting 23 new projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding.  REMADE CEO Nabil Nasr said the connection between industrial development and climate change is significant, as highlighted ...

A Rochester Institute of Technology alumnus is providing scholarships to two students — as well as the advanced tools to conduct research projects — in hopes of driving more interest in utility and electrical engineering.   Michael Oshetski, CEO and ...

Li-Cycle — a Canadian battery recovery manufacturer which opened its first U.S. operations in Rochester — has received accolades for its technology breakthroughs in the sustainability sector.   The company was named a winner on Fast Company’s inaugural “Next Big Things in Tech” list for its efforts ...