High Tech
Nearly every facet of Ohio's economy will succeed or fail based on successful or unsuccessful adoption of new technology. Traditional industries, such as automotives and agriculture, as well as "new economy" industries such as biomedical, advanced polymers, aerospace and advanced materials, depend on high-tech innovation to move the state from this century into the next.
High Tech Features
Gene Monteith
Thursday, February 25, 2010
While the image of farmer Brown milking a cow from a stool may linger in the imagination, old Bessie today is more likely to make her way through a sophisticated milking parlor wearing an electronic collar -- not a bell. And while the image of farmer Brown may be one of a humble man in overalls, his world today is one of college degrees, self-steering combines, and use of Twitter and Facebook as a way to connect with other farmers and a hungry population.
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Val Prevish
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Decades after Orville Wright helped dedicate a facility that grew to become GE Aviation's headquarters in Evendale, the complex is poised for a transformation that will bring its work environment in line with the today's globally competitive landscape.
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Lawrence Marshall
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ever wonder how an airplane propeller is made?
hiVelocity traveled to Piqua to get a first-hand look. Our host was Hartzell Propeller (see our Dec. 17
story), which made its first blade in 1917. By the way, the company says Piqua's a great place to do business.
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Lawrence Marshall
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
This is not your grandpa's blimp. Swanton-based
Ohio Airships claims its Dynalifter will be the first new category of aircraft to fly in Ohio since the Wright Flyer more than 100 years ago. Designed to carry heavy loads over long distances, the Dynalifter isn't in production yet -- but the company tells
hiVelocity that the sky's the limit.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ohio is at the forefront of a new economy, creating new ideas, innovative businesses and new jobs needed for the 21st century. It's an important story. Now,
hiVelocity is here to tell it.
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