Tune in to TechVibe's double feature broadcast as Tech Council CEO Audrey Russo brings back key takeaways from PA Sen. Dave McCormick's massive Energy Summit at Carnegie Mellon University last week and Jonathan Kersting provides a sneak peek of his deep dive interview with Concurrent Technologies Corporation.

We're cramming a lot into 22 minutes, but hit play to:

• Gain insights into Pennsylvania's untapped potential for technological and energy innovation
• Learn how bipartisan leadership is driving economic development and technological advancement
• And, discover how Concurrent Technologies Corporation is blazing a path of innovation in advanced manufacturing whil providing solutions that are ensuring the security of our country and troops.

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How do you engineer the future of national defense and advanced manufacturing—right from the heart of Western Pennsylvania?

This episode of TechVibe takes you inside Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), a powerhouse of innovation in Johnstown with deep roots in Pittsburgh’s tech and manufacturing ecosystem. As data security threats rise and next-gen defense needs grow, discover how CTC is solving the nation’s toughest challenges—quietly, effectively, and with purpose.

• Hear how CTC blends engineering precision with battlefield-ready innovation.

• Learn how veterans and engineers work side by side to build mission-critical tech—from ballistic armor to energy resilience.

• Discover how Pittsburgh companies and talent can collaborate with CTC to drive impact locally and nationally.

Hit play now to uncover the remarkable story of how a nonprofit R&D organization is protecting the country and propelling our region’s innovation economy forward.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council programs TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

The construction industry is embracing advanced technologies to build efficiency, safety and sustainability across its operations.    Get your front-row seat with Grant Ervin, Vice President of External Affairs and Sustainability at S&B USA, to explore the integration of technology in Pittsburgh’s construction and infrastructure projects.   Grant discusses the transformative use of AI, drones, and 4D imaging in large-scale construction endeavors with local real-life examples, including the Beaver River Bridge and a unique accelerated bridge construction technique on the Commercial Street Bridge on the Parkway East.   Hit PLAY to learn how S&B USA leverages technology to enhance efficiency, save costs, and improve project outcomes.    The Pittsburgh Technology Council Produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

This TechVibe Deep Dive explores data centers and their increasing demand for energy.  We are partnering with Comcast Business to bring you a front row seat to the innovations driving resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability across this industry.

What if the future of energy storage could eliminate the risk of fire, reduce cooling costs, and supercharge data center performance—all without a single chemical reaction?

If you're navigating the challenges of powering energy-hungry data centers or renewable energy systems, this episode is a must-listen. 

On this episode we welcome Steve Wittingham of LaFace and McGovern so you you can Discover how Emtel's breakthrough solid-state supercapacitor technology could reshape how we store and distribute electricity, cutting costs and boosting sustainability—all from right here in Pennsylvania.

Keep on listening to:

Learn how this non-chemical, heat-free solution outperforms lithium-ion batteries in safety and efficiency.

Understand how multiple daily charge cycles and simultaneous charge/discharge capabilities unlock massive operational flexibility.

Find out how strategic power storage and peak shaving can deliver major ROI and grid resiliency—especially for hyperscale data centers and renewable energy producers.

Hit PLAY now to hear how LaFace is helping reinvent the power grid with groundbreaking tech that’s as smart as it is sustainable.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

This TechVibe Deep Dive explores data centers and their increasing demand for energy.  We are partnering with Comcast Business to bring you a front row seat to the innovations driving resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability across this industry.

What’s the one thing more critical than generating power for a data center? Making absolutely sure it never goes down.

As the demand for hyperscale data centers explodes—driven by AI, cloud storage, and 24/7 digital infrastructure—keeping power flowing without interruption is no longer optional. This episode Welcomes Gail Frederickson of ASCO Power Industries to explores how ASCO, backed by Schneider Electric, is making power resilience faster, smarter, and more dependable than ever before.

Discover how ASCO’s innovations in transfer switching and control panels help hyperscalers save hundreds of hours during commissioning.

Learn why the same trusted systems that keep hospital patients alive are now safeguarding your most critical data.

Explore how ASCO’s EcoStruxure platform brings next-level efficiency and visibility to complex energy ecosystems.

Hit PLAY now to hear how ASCO is redefining uptime, reliability, and resilience for the data centers powering our digital world.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

This TechVibe Deep Dive explores data centers and their increasing demand for energy.  We are partnering with Comcast Business to bring you a front row seat to the innovations driving resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability across this industry.

So what if Pittsburgh and West Virginia became the next epicenter of the data center boom and the power that's revolutionizing it? As tech companies race to meet skyrocketing demand for computing power, energy supply has become the critical bottleneck right now. And this episode dives into how Pittsburgh's access to energy, available land and regulatory foresight, could put the region in a pole position to attract data center development and the massive economic growth that comes with it.

We are excited to welcome Moore Capito from Babst Calland, so you can understand why data centers are triggering a modern day energy, gold rush, and what it means for our local economies. Hit PLAY to:

• Learn how regulatory reform, energy, diversity, and innovation are going to dictate which regions win or lose in this race.
• Discover why Pittsburgh and West Virginia are uniquely poised to meet this moment.
• And what's at stake if we don't act fast?

Let's learn how energy, innovation and infrastructure are converging to reshape our region's economic future. 

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council's TechVibe Radio crosses the stateline to get a glimpse of the future of supply chain automation with Grafton, WV's Mountain Leverage

In this episode of Tech Vibe Radio, hosts Jonathan Kersting and Audrey Russo welcome Alex Reneman, Founder of Mountain Leverage, a leader in supply chain technology to explore innovative workflow optimization solutions for the distribution, manufacturing, and retail sectors, emphasizing their voice-picking automation technology that enhances order accuracy, increases productivity, and improves worker safety.

Alex shares insights on the evolution of their technology over two decades, the impact of AI, and maintaining a strong company culture in a remote work environment. The conversation offers valuable takeaways for both industry professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of solving problems and fostering a flourishing work culture.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore the Pittsburgh region's technology and innovation ecosystem.

It's been a tradition for nearly a decade, TechVibe loves geeking out on the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix. 

For 43 years, vehicles from around the world storm through Schenley Park showcasing Pittsburgh as one of the only locations in the country racing classic cars on public streets.

Tune in to TechVibe for all of the key details of the two weeks of events that culminates in the Schenley Park races. Despite two bridge closures, the Grand Prix moves forward with a revised course and adds a Hill Climb event to thrill spectators. Race Director Dan DelBianco and TechVibe Grand Prix Special Cohost Mike Broeker of Bedford Management have all of the details.

Tune in and get you high-octane geek on with us!

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

It's been a tradition for nearly a decade, TechVibe loves geeking out on the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP). For 43 years, vehicles from around the world storm through Schenley Park showcasing Pittsburgh as one of the only locations in the country racing classic cars on public streets.

PVGP Race Director Dan DelBianco and TechVibe Grand Prix Special Cohost Mike Broeker of Bedford Management nerd out with TechVibe's host and all-around car dork Jonathan Kersting to give you all of the key details of the two weeks of events that culminates in the Schenley Park races. Despite two bridge closures, the Grand Prix moves forward with a revised course and adds a Hill Climb event to thrill spectators. 

Hit Play and get you high-octane geek on with us!

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.

We all know that Pittsburgh is home to some serious technology research chops. And those chops get even stronger when our universities work together!

On this episode of TechVibe, we welcome John Kitchin from Carnegie Mellon Universty and Paul Leu from the University of Pittsburgh to discuss how CMU joined the MDS Rely, a cooperative that promotes partnerships between industry, governmental organizations, and universities to advance research, innovation, and workforce development. Through close collaboration and the use of data science, learn how the center solves current challenges and advances understanding of essential materials.  

Kitchin and Leu will discuss how MDS Rely includes industry partners like PPG and Eaton, and aims to enhance manufacturing and materials research, addressing challenges such as removing fluorinated compounds and advancing additive manufacturing. Founded in 2021 by Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh, MDS-Rely is an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center.

Hit Play and geek out with us!

The Pittsburgh Technology Council produces TechVibe to explore Pittsburgh's technology and innovation ecosystem.