Mines Researchers Join $5M DOE Effort to Develop Impact-Resistant Materials

Researchers at the Colorado School of Mines will contribute to a new $5 million research center funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. The center aims to develop impact-resistant materials with unique properties. Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Extreme Structures & Materials (X-STRM) Laboratory, will…more

Trimble Pursues FedRAMP Authorization for Construction Solutions

Trimble Inc. has initiated the process to obtain Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization for its construction management solutions. This move reflects the Westminster company’s goal to provide a secure and connected platform for U.S. federal agencies and their contractors. The initiative focuses on three key solutions: a common data environment, a construction…more

Viega Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Viega North America has officially opened its new manufacturing, distribution and training facility in Mantua, Ohio, as part of its North American expansion strategy. The 244,000-square-foot facility represents a $178 million investment in the region and will create approximately 68 new jobs over the next two years. The facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies and aims…more

New Mines Facility to Enhance Mineral Research Collaboration

The Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are partnering to tackle essential geological and mineral resource issues that impact economic and national security. A new research facility set to open on the Mines campus in 2027 aims to strengthen this collaboration, focusing on critical minerals. Critical minerals are vital for various…more

Quantinuum Secures $600M to Scale Quantum Computing With New Investors

Honeywell announced an equity capital raise of approximately $600 million for Quantinuum, a Broomfield company developing advanced quantum computers, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion. This raise includes participation from existing shareholders like JPMorganChase and new investors such as MESH and Korea Investment Partners. The funding aims to advance quantum computing technology, particularly…more

Private Sector Adds 54K Jobs in August

Private sector employment increased by 54,000 jobs in August, as reported by the ADP National Employment Report. The report also indicated that annual pay rose by 4.4 percent year-over-year. The ADP report, which analyzes anonymized payroll data from over 26 million private-sector employees in the United States, reflects a snapshot of the labor market. According…more

Janssen Photography Property Listed for Sale

The property housing Janssen Photography is now on the market at 9000 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232, with an asking price of $2,300,000. Founded in 1984, the business has operated at this location for over 35 years. Occupying 1.8 acres, the property features a 3,031 square foot Victorian home built in 1892, which includes…more

NREL Releases Guide to Reduce Energy Costs in Buildings

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published new strategies aimed at helping commercial buildings, including hospitals, lower energy costs associated with plug and process loads (PPLs). This research focuses on the energy consumed by various devices and equipment within buildings that are not related to major systems like heating and cooling. PPLs are responsible…more

Aclarion Names Greg Gould as CFO

Aclarion Inc. has appointed Greg Gould as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Gould comes to Aclarion with more than 30 years of experience in public and private companies. He succeeds John Lorbiecki, who has announced his retirement after establishing a strong financial foundation for the company, Aclarion stated in a press release. Aclarion…more

Noodles & Co. Reviews Strategic Options

Noodles & Co. (Nasdaq: NDLS) reported that its Board of Directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives aimed at maximizing shareholder value. The process may include a range of options such as refinancing existing debt, refranchising, the sale of part or all of the business, or other financial or strategic transactions. The company has…more

Safe Harbor Financial Launches Managed Banking for Cannabis

Safe Harbor Financial has introduced a new banking program specifically designed for financial institutions looking to serve the legal cannabis market. This Fully Managed Cannabis Banking Program aims to simplify the process for community banks and credit unions by handling all operational and compliance tasks, allowing these institutions to accept cannabis deposits without increasing their…more

Highridge Expands Spine Portfolio with New Product Deal

Highridge Medical acquired several spine surgery products from Accelus, including the FlareHawk and Toro expandable interbody fusion systems and the LineSider pedicle screw system. The move is intended to strengthen Highridge’s presence in the growing market for expandable spinal implants. The acquired products feature proprietary designs, such as Accelus’s Adaptive Geometry, aimed at improving surgical…more