James Mann, CEO of M4 Sciences LLC, announced Wednesday (July 28) that the TriboMAM drilling system has been named as one of R&D Magazine's 100 most innovative products introduced into the marketplace in 2009.
Purdue Research Park-based firm produces biofuel to be used in stock car races
Officials at a Purdue Research Park-based firm and a nationally renowned racing series are partnering to make green a greater part of the motorsports world.
M4 Sciences signs international distribution agreement
Officials of M4 Sciences LLC announced Wednesday (July 21) that they have signed an international product distribution agreement in Japan, after introducing their first product for precision machining in December 2009
2 Purdue Research Park-based firms named 'Companies to Watch'
Two Purdue Research Park-based companies have received accolades from the state of Indiana's lead economic development agency for their impact upon the economy.
A nationally recognized program developed by Purdue Research Park officials to encourage high school students to learn about entrepreneurship has been adopted by education professionals in Chicago and North Dakota.
Indiana Innovation Showcase to include high-tech startups and economic development leaders
The second annual Indiana Innovation Showcase on Tuesday (July 13) will include entrepreneurs commercializing products from 40 startups in the high-tech areas of life sciences, biomedical devices, alternative energy, industrial products and information technology.
Purdue Research Park official named to economic development board
John Hanak, statewide director of the Purdue Research Park's technology centers, has been elected to the board of directors of the National Business Incubation Association. His three-year term begins Oct. 1.
National finance organization recognizes Purdue Research Foundation professional
Jamie Humbarger, staff accountant for the Purdue Research Foundation, was named the 2010 Accounts Payable Woman of the Year by the American Accounts Payable Association at the organization's 28th Annual Congress in Washington, D.C., held in May.
Industry veterans launch supply chain integration firm
Former senior management from Rolls-Royce North America, Robert Paden and Rose Kelly-Falls, announced Thursday (July 1) the launch of the Fuzion Group LLC., a supply chain integration consultancy company.
RNA therapeutics expert joins Kylin's Scientific Advisory Board
Officials at Kylin Therapeutics, Inc. announced Wednesday (June 30) that RNA interference and genetics expert John J. Rossi, Ph.D., will serve on the company's Scientific Advisory Board.
Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy officials on Saturday (June 26) presented college tuition vouchers to Indiana high school juniors and seniors who were on the top three teams at the fourth annual event.
The Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana has added 10 new members to its advisory council. They join 13 other business and education professionals who provide perspective and guidance to the Purdue Technology Center, assist with client companies, and serve as a resource to the center's management.
After returning from a 10-day trip to China as part of an Indiana delegation led by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, an official from a Purdue Research Park-based firm and his colleagues are continuing their work to connect agricultural professionals around the world.
49 students to learn about entrepreneurship at nationally recognized Purdue Research Park academy
Indiana high school juniors and seniors who excel in science and math will learn practical methods to start a business during an annual event held at the Purdue Research Park.
Independence Science builds, tests software that aids blind students in learning science
A company based at the Purdue Research Park has created a prototype of its software that could help more students affected by blindness and low vision to learn about and develop an interest in science.
Endocyte announces interim results from randomized phase II ovarian cancer trial at ASCO
Endocyte Inc., a company developing targeted small-molecule drug conjugates, will present results of an interim analysis from a randomized phase II clinical trial in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer on Sunday (June 6) during the 46th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.
Purdue Research Park site chosen for environmentally friendly land design study
A Purdue Research Park site will be part of a national organization's study to develop a rating system to promote environmentally friendly land development and management practices.
Purdue technology could help clean up oil spills
A new type of membrane that separates oil from water developed by Purdue University material engineers may be used to clean up oil spills such as BP's massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
NIRPC, South Shore Clean Cities to co-host free expo on air quality and alternative fuels
The public can meet with industry officials from the transportation and energy sectors and learn about technology that could improve the region's air quality during a free event hosted by the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) and South Shore Clean Cities Inc. on June 8.
NuVant Systems, Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana to host hands-on fuel cell short courses
Educators, professionals and private individuals can learn how to create their own fuel cell and collect and analyze data from the cell through two-day courses to be held this summer at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana.
Purdue Research Park-based firm licenses product to produce biofuel to Chinese, Danish firms
Purdue Research Park-based firm recognized at 2010 TechPoint Mira Award event
A firm based in the Purdue Research Park was recognized Saturday (May 15) as being among the best in the state during an Oscars-style awards ceremony held by one Indiana's most prestigious technology organizations.
Endocyte officials to present results from four clinical trials at ASCO annual meeting
Endocyte Inc., a clinical-stage company developing small-molecule guided drug technologies, announced Tuesday (May 11) that data from four clinical studies of the company's investigational compounds will be presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), to be held June 4-8 in Chicago. With more than 28,000 members, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing medical oncologists.
Indianapolis medical device firm receives FDA clearance for respiratory product
SonarMed™, a developer and manufacturer of critical care respiratory monitoring technologies, announced Tuesday (May 11) that it has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for its patented SonarMed™ Airway Monitoring System (AMS), which monitors breathing tubes for patients requiring ventilators.
Technical Recruiting Solutions to expand into Indianapolis market
Technical Recruiting Solutions Inc, a Purdue Research Park-based, full-service staffing agency, will expand into the Indianapolis market through the hiring of a new vice president.
Kylin Therapeutics hires director of research and development
Officials of Kylin Therapeutics Inc. announced Thursday (May 6) that Dr. Henry Li will serve in the newly created position as director for the company's research and development team.
Purdue Research Park entrepreneur says StartUp Visa Act of 2010 may benefit all Americans
Medical device firm expands neonatal research through NIH grant
Officials of SonarMed™ Inc. announced Tuesday (May 4) that the company will expand its neonatal research through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant.
Energy Management Solutions relocates to Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana
Energy Management Solutions, an energy service company, has moved its offices and data server to the Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana, officials announced Wednesday (April 28).
Sensory Ventures technology assists broadcast media in transmitting video, audio files
A Purdue Research Park-based firm has launched a service to assist broadcast media in sending video and audio files from remote locations to stations, advertisers and opt-in subscribers in a quicker, more reliable way than conventional methods.
Purdue Research Foundation names new assistant vice president for technology transfer
Purdue Research Foundation officials announced Monday (April 26) that Elizabeth "Libby" Hart-Wells of New Market, Md., has been named assistant vice president and director of the Office of Technology Commercialization.
Purdue Research Park officials announce closing of Chao Center
Purdue Research Park officials announced Friday (April 23) that the Chao Center for Industrial Pharmacy and Contract Manufacturing will discontinue operations in the coming months.
Purdue Research Park, RAN ONE Americas partner to help entrepreneurs succeed
Officials of Purdue Research Park and RAN ONE Americas announced Wednesday (April 21) a partnership that will help entrepreneurs accelerate the progress of their companies through intensive business diagnostic and consulting.
Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy named NBIA award finalist
An academic program devised and developed by officials at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette is garnering national attention.
SwiftFuel powers aircraft to be flown by Lindbergh's grandson at weeklong Florida event
Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, will pilot an aircraft powered by a no-lead fuel developed from biomass and other sources during the 36th annual SUN 'n FUN International Fly-In & Expo in Lakeland, Fla., on April 13-18.
4 Purdue Research Park firms and 2 programs named finalists for TechPoint Mira Awards
Four firms and two programs based in the statewide Purdue Research Park network have been named finalists in six categories for the 2010 TechPoint Mira Awards. The awards recognize contributions made by businesses, individuals and schools to Indiana's technology-related economy.
Purdue Research Park holds conference for Midwest, Canadian research park leaders
Officials from 15 research parks in the Midwest and Canada are visiting the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette to share best practices and promote successful economic development strategies.
Software developer to work with Boeing on data integration platform
Knowrtal LLC, a software development firm based at Purdue Research Park, announced Wednesday (April 7) that it will begin work with Boeing Phantom Works to launch its collaboration, model integration and analysis software.
Kylin Therapeutics announces new patent surrounding pRNAi technology
Officials of Kylin Therapeutics, Inc., a leading RNAi company, announced this week that they received an issued patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Next Generation Solutions launches regional online bill payment service
Residents of a northwest Indiana town soon will be able to pay all their municipal bills with a click of a button thanks to an online bill presentment and payment service launched Tuesday (April 6).
WindStream Technologies Inc. receives Vogt Award
WindStream Technologies Inc., maker of highly efficient and low-cost micro-wind turbines for urban, suburban and off-grid environments, was recognized Wednesday (March 31) with a Vogt Invention and Innovation Award by the Community Foundation of Louisville and GLI's ENTERPRISECORP.
AMIPurdue funds project that may improve drug monitoring procedures
Mass spectrometry technology being developed at Purdue University may be the first to provide patients with real clinical benefits as a result of personalized medicine.
A researcher nationally recognized for his work on aging will travel to 13 states beginning Thursday (March 11) to meet face-to-face with 15 of the nation's oldest living pet Rottweilers. The goal of the 23-day "Old Grey Muzzle Tour" is to make firsthand observations and collect scientific data to add to the nation's first Exceptional Longevity Database for dogs created by his research team.
Veterinarian hits the road to study nation's oldest living pet dogs
Most scientists dedicated to discovering the biology behind why we age study worms, flies and mice in cages. Now a research veterinarian thinks it's time to add man's best friend to the list of aging workhorses that could be harnessed by researchers - and he's setting out to prove it.
Interactive Surface Technologies becomes an affiliate with Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana
Patients may be less likely in the future to suffer from hospital-acquired infections thanks in part to a firm that seeks to revolutionize how harmful bacteria are detected and controlled in hospital settings.
Endocyte announces DSMB supports continuation of phase 2 PRECEDENT study
Endocyte, Inc., a biotech company developing guided therapeutics and diagnostics for personalized medicine, has announced that an independent data safety monitoring board (DSMB) recommended that enrollment into the PRECEDENT study continue.
Purdue University students and faculty will participate in an intercontinental, real-time dialogue about agricultural topics with agricultural land developers in Afghanistan through an event held at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Scientific contributions of those with disabilities to be featured at Purdue program
The president of the American Chemical Society, Joseph Francisco, will be the keynote speaker at a public event on Monday (March 1) that highlights the scientific contributions of those with disabilities and provides information for people who teach and work in the field of science.
Engineers design, build major component for hydrogen cars
Researchers have completed work on a crucial component for an experimental hydrogen storage system for cars, part of efforts to reduce pollution and the use of fossil fuels in transportation.
Developing the entrepreneurial spirit in the eighth grade
Forty-two eighth-grade students will learn next week that there are many business models available to them other than babysitting services and lemonade stands.
Nominations being accepted for 2010 Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy
Indiana high school administrators and teachers can nominate current sophomores and juniors for the fourth annual Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy through April 16.
Purdue officials report increases in research funding, technology commercialization
Purdue officials reported double-digit increases in research funding and the number of new companies created from Purdue technologies in a report presented Thursday (Feb. 11) to the university's board of trustees.
Purdue's elevator pitch competition open to students, entrepreneurs
Registration is open for the fourth annual Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition, which is set for 2-5 p.m. April 2 at Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121.
Purdue Research Foundation sponsors two more firms in Microsoft BizSpark program
Two Indiana firms will be able to research and develop their software-based products and services at a much lower cost because the Purdue Research Foundation is sponsoring them in an international program from Microsoft Corp.
Purdue University student and faculty entrepreneurs can register for a Feb. 16 program at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette to hear firsthand stories about successful business leaders.
Green technology training now available online
The Purdue Research Foundation and Oxygen Education LLC, a market leading developer of online content for technical education and work force development, on Monday (Jan. 25, 2010) announced a licensing agreement that makes Green Generalist Training available to the public.
Company receives NIH grant to further cancer diagnostics research
A company developing a medical device to improve the testing of tumor cells has received a $124,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to further its cancer diagnostics research.
Indy Audio Labs hires sales, distribution representatives
Entertainment electronics enthusiasts and professional installers are one step closer to purchasing Aragon and Acurus products after the Indiana manufacturer selected sales and distribution professionals for the high-end brands.
'Ferropaper' is new technology for small motors, robots
Researchers at Purdue University have created a magnetic "ferropaper" that might be used to make low-cost "micromotors" for surgical instruments, tiny tweezers to study cells and miniature speakers.
Officials at Nesch LLC, a firm based at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana, have developed patented technology called Diffraction-Enhanced X-ray Imaging (DEXI) that detects objects, explosives, narcotics and other contraband better than conventional radiography.
Company receives grant from NSF to develop audio-based software that will help blind students learn
A consulting firm that makes science more accessible to students affected by blindness and low vision has received $150,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation to develop audio-based software that will help affected students learn.
Educational services provider moves into AmeriPlex-Indianapolis
A company that develops interactive online educational curriculums and course development for academic institutions has moved into the Purdue Research Park at AmeriPlex-Indianapolis, officials announced Friday (Dec. 18).
Executives at municipal park departments, agencies and organizations that wish to electronically market events, classes and workshops in Northwest Indiana now have more service plan options available.
Swift Enterprises' fuel approved as test fuel by ASTM International
An unleaded aviation fuel developed by Swift Enterprises Ltd. has been approved as a test fuel by ASTM International, one of the world's largest voluntary standards development organizations.
NuVant Systems officials announce the hiring of 4 full-time employees, 2 co-op employees
Officials at NuVant Systems Inc. announced Monday (Dec. 14) the hiring of four full-time employees since the beginning of the 2009-10 fiscal year on July 1, 2009
Purdue Research Park-based firm co-produces 2nd annual Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival
Fans of bluegrass and the blues can enjoy 25 musical acts over 13 hours during a festival on Saturday (Dec. 12) that also will serve as a benefit event for two organizations committed to improving children's lives.
Message for women and dogs: keeping ovaries is linked to longevity
This year, hundreds of thousands of women and pet dogs will undergo a hysterectomy and have their ovaries removed along with their uterus. Now, two independent research studies looking at longevity may challenge almost four decades of standard operating procedures used in women and in pets.
North American Research Parks have evolved much during the past 50 years. In the early beginnings, they were predominantly a simple real estate model that was proximate to a university.
Purdue Research Park-based company wins award in life sciences competition
A life sciences firm based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette won $36,000 in cash and business services in the recent sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition.
A new product created by a firm based at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana may help municipal, county and state agencies improve the efficiency of processing electronically filed traffic tickets.
Advisory firm to country's utilities becomes affiliate at Purdue Research Park
An advisory firm that helps its clients transition to the smart grid, an efficient and environmentally friendly electricity distribution system, has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Purdue Research Foundation recognized 32 faculty and staff entrepreneurs, inventors
Thirty-two Purdue University faculty and staff was recognized at the Purdue Research Foundation's seventh annual Inventors Recognition Dinner on Thursday (Nov. 5) in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom.
Company provides improved method for manufacturers testing fuel cell performance
Fuel cell equipment manufacturers will be able to more efficiently test the performance of fuel cell electrodes through new technology developed by a Purdue Research Park-based company.
Endocyte awarded patent for vitamin receptor binding drug delivery conjugates
Officials at Endocyte Inc., a cancer drug discovery and development company, announced Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) that the company has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering vitamin receptor binding anticancer agents.
Company launches Web site to improve meal planning, food shopping
Planning meals, sharing food preparation tips, and saving time and money while grocery shopping could become easier thanks to a new Web site that provides the necessary tools to get organized in the kitchen.
Chicago-based intellectual property development firm newest Purdue Research Park affiliate
Inventors and entrepreneurs have a new resource to help build their products and businesses now that an intellectual property development firm has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Endocyte officials announce close of $26 million equity financing
Officials of Endocyte Inc., a cancer drug discovery and development company, announced Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) they have completed a $26 million extension of its Series C financing.
Technology to detect, treat breast cancer is evolving, improving say researchers, experts
Although breast cancer remains one of the most-often diagnosed cancers in women each year, methods to improve the detection and elimination of cancerous cells are being discovered, developed and tested each day around the world with plans to deliver them to tomorrow's markets, say researchers at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Technology to detect, treat breast cancer is evolving, improving say researchers, experts
Although breast cancer remains one of the most-often diagnosed cancers in women each year, methods to improve the detection and elimination of cancerous cells are being discovered, developed and tested each day around the world with plans to deliver them to tomorrow's markets, say researchers at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette .
Purdue Research Foundation receives international economic development award
Officials from an international economic development organization presented a top award to the Purdue Research Foundation during a conference that concluded Wednesday (Oct. 7) in Reno, Nev.
Dow AgroSciences, Purdue, IEDC partner for life sciences venture at Purdue Research Park
A new development project in the life sciences arena was announced Wednesday (Sept. 30) as part of a new agricultural collaboration among Dow AgroSciences, Purdue Research Foundation, Purdue University and the state of Indiana.
Purdue's Emerging Innovations Fund invests in two startup companies
Officials of a fund created to help commercialize new technologies have invested $350,000 in two Indiana-based life sciences startup firms.
Purdue workshop to aid entrepreneurs looking to take funding step
Purdue faculty, staff, students and others can learn about what's needed to launch a company at the university's fourth annual Company Fund Raising Boot Camp on Oct. 12 in Discovery Park.
The first tenant company of the Purdue Research Park at AmeriPlex-Indianapolis was announced by Purdue University officials Wednesday (Jan. 21) during a dedication ceremony for the 55,000-square-foot incubator that will help high-tech entrepreneurs create new businesses, develop new technology and expand life sciences research in Indiana.
Energy management company becomes affiliate of Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana
An energy management reporting firm that assists commercial users of electricity and gas has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana.
New technology brings increased reliability, reduced cost to electronic devices and components
Officials of Omega Micro Technologies Inc. announced a new method to produce highly reliable ceramic substrates for electronic devices used in military applications as well as automotive commercial applications at a greatly reduced cost.