2025

Nov 10

Magnetic climbing robots for safer infrastructure inspections

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have partnered with HEBI Robotics, a Pittsburgh-based modular robotics company, to develop a new class of climbing robots capable of scaling vertical surfaces, transitioning between connected areas, and overcoming small obstacles—all while carrying an inspection payload.

Sep 15

Newly patented single-use fermenter developed in the Lehigh Valley

A recent innovation in the field of vaccines and pharmaceuticals is the horizontal fermenter, patented by New Horizon Biotech. Lehigh researchers used the SUHF at Lehigh University’s Mountaintop Campus and ran experiments to characterize its performance.

Aug 05

Fellowship connects students with Pennsylvania companies Opens in new window

The PITA Fellowship creates opportunities for students to gain hands-on research experience and industry connections with PA-based companies.

Jul 24

Advancing EcoTech marine's products for monitoring aquariums and coral reefs

Supported by PITA, EcoTech partnered with Lehigh University to investigate automating the calibration of foam fractional units used for nutrient management in closed reef systems.

May 19

Next-generation soy protein wound dressing technology

Phil Campbell and his research team are working with OmegaSkin to enhance the bioactive regenerative capacity of plant-based skin repair products and expedite healing.

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