The SCALE.Rensselaer Accelerator in Troy is preparing to drive "tough technology" innovations in New York State's Capital Region. For technology-based startups that need expertise, facilities, and specialized equipment, the Q1 2026 launch of this emerging asset can't come soon enough.

Join us for a discussion with Josh Espinosa, Assistant Vice President for RPI Ventures, and Eric Ledet, the Director of RPI's Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship. This new initiative isn't just for RPI students or graduates, and it's another reason why New York State is the place to innovate.

Sam Newman-Plotnick is a Co-Operative Partner at Flowering Sun Ecology Center in Ellenville, New York. The Cornell University graduate isn't strictly a farmer, however; he's also a product developer whose medium is mushrooms.

Today, most of Sam's products are sold on-line or through stores and restaurants in the Hudson Valley. Tomorrow, however, the possibilities range from cacao and coffee mushroom-infused drinks to mushroom-infused body butter made with high-grade botanical extracts.

Mushrooms aren't just on the menu anymore. These fast-growing fungi include strains for holistic skin care and many other applications. If you're ready to make room for mushrooms, tune-in to the podcast and then visit Floweringsun.org, TruthMadeInNature.com, or @floweringsunecology on Instagram.

Michael Allen, the president and co-owner of Z-AXIS, returns to the podcast to tell us a few things that electronic designers may want to bear in mind. Bear Power Supplies, a business unit of Z-AXIS, specializes in the design and manufacturing of custom power supplies for medical, industrial, and other demanding markets.

Join FuzeHub for a discussion that doesn't require a degree in electrical engineering to follow. You'll learn what a power supply is and does, why engineers sometimes need a custom solution, and where custom power supplies are used. Michael Allen is an excellent teacher, and he recently wrote What is a Rugged Power Supply?" for Electronic Design, a leading industry publication.

Then, if you'd like more insights from Michael, join FuzeHub for How Manufacturers Succeed at Marketing, a virtual event that's scheduled for May 14th, 2025 from 12 to 1 PM. Michael will be one of three manufacturing panelists for this Lunch and Learn inFUZED session on Zoom. Register here.

3D printing (3DP) is strengthening America's defense industrial base (DIB). Vetted Tech, a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) in Syracuse, New York, specializes in the additive manufacturing of high-performance metals and polymers. In addition to military and government customers, the company serves the aerospace, medical, energy, space, and automotive industries.

Join FuzeHub for a discussion about 3DP with Mike Mowins, Vetted Tech's President and Owner. You'll learn why he started his own business after a 30+ year career in industry, how his company supports warfighters and veterans, and where 3DP printed metal parts are superior to cast, forged, or machined components.

Mike also discusses the importance of cybersecurity and how the New York Manufacturing Extension (MEP) partnership helped his business meet NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements. Enjoy the podcast and join FuzeHub and its partners for the Spring 2025 Finger Lakes Cybersecurity Event.

Everybody needs to eat and drink. If you're a food or beverage manufacturer from New York State, feeding international demand doesn't have to leave you hungry for help and thirsty for assistance. Global NY, part of Empire State Development (ESD), provides funding, marketing, connections, technical assistance, and trade missions.

Join FuzeHub for a discussion with Kathryn Bamberger, Senior International Trade Manager for Global NY, and learn about programs like STEP and EMAS. There's also the Global NY Grant Fund Program and the curiously-named Certificate of Free Sale, evidence that products are legally sold or distributed without restriction.

Then join Global NY and FuzeHub for Vitality in the Valley: Farm to Factory in Herkimer, NY on June 3 and 4th. Register here.

Whether you're concerned about tariffs, sustainability, or conserving cash, supply chain management is critical to the success of your operations. Through its Supply Chain Initiatives program, the New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) can help your company navigate these turbulent times.

Join FuzeHub for a discussion about supply chain management with Don Lynch, Senior Project Manager at Train Develop Optimize (TDO), the NYMEP Center for Central New York; and with Pat Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University. You'll learn about Supplier Scouting, upcoming training workshops, and much more.

Anoop Bhatia of Nowigence is developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small-to-medium manufacturers. You've probably heard of AI by now, but how much do you know about its practical applications? Join FuzeHub for a podcast about AI that's built from the ground up. Learn how AI can improve shop floor decision making, address workforce challenges, and help you make sense of data analytics.

Each year, snow and ice cause millions of dollars in property damage. Removing winter precipitation from rooftops is essential, but it can lead to injuries and fatalities. Floe Inc. has developed a rooftop device for snow and ice management that's safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable.

Tune in to hear how David Dellal, the founder and CEO of Floe, got his start along with some valuable help from NY MEP. A graduate of MIT and Yale, David is an engineer with a background in venture capital who was named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 List.