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Design, Analysis, Testing, and Prototyping are among the Engineering Development Services available to clients of the PASBDC network through Bucknell University's SBDC. These specialty services have a unique positive impact on clients seeking to bring innovative new products to market and improve their manufacturing processes.
"Bucknell's SBDC has helped my business with three dimensional design services and integration. As a result of the assistance of the skilled staff at the SBDC, Strouse Industrial's productivity has increased significantly and my company is now looking to hire more people. These are jobs for hardworking citizens in our community- not overseas."
Matt Strouse, Strouse Industrial, LLC
Williamsport, PA
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"The analysis, testing, and advice from the SBDC allowed us to correct an issue that had been creating a roadblock to customer acceptance. The resolution of this issue has given us the opportunity to sell again to a market segment we lost to foreign competition several years ago."
Hugh Weber, Plant Engineer
Hoeganaes Corporation
Watsontown, PA
"We could not have been able to bring a $150,000 business to a nearly $500,000 business without assistance from the SBDC."
Kim Digenakis, Owner
Telepole Manufacturing. Inc.
Muncy, PA
"This program has been very helpful to us in developing new medical technology to help increase quality of care and lower costs. In particular, the Engineering Development Center of the Small Business Development Center at Bucknell University helps provide valuable technical development, especially in the biomedical area."
Brian Allinson, MBA, Director, Geisinger Ventures
Danville, PA
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"The Engineering Development Services of the Small Business Development Center at Bucknell University helped with product design and CAD work, making rapid prototypes, refining design, researching, part sourcing and so much more. As a result of this assistance from the skilled staff at the SBDC, we have been able to start sales this May. We have already shipped some products to Canada and Spain."
Dennis Kaleta, President, Spectrum Diving Equipment Inc.
Shamokin, PA
"I have been working with the Bucknell Engineering staff diligently for the last year and a half developing, and prototyping innovative and unique products for my company's line. I can not say enough how financially helpful these services have been to my company's growth and survival. As a result of the skilled staff and dedication at the SBDC, Altek Spectacle Kits Inc. has been able to compete with similar companies for new businesses within our market."
Kenneth D. Altermare Jr. President/Owner, Altek Spectacle Kits, Inc.
Bethel Park, PA
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"The help of the Kutztown and Bucknell University SBDC's are essential to the development of these products that will help homeowners save money by reducing household heating costs. The SBDC also provides the opportunity for students to work on new technologies, providing an enriching hands-on experience for them."
Richard Brunner, RKB Design and Construction
Coatesville, PA
"This program has been very helpful to me and it was important that it was available at no direct cost to me. The Engineering Development Services of the Small Business Development Center at Bucknell University has been an instrumental resource in helping me grow my business by providing a good source of important information and assistance in dealing with business and product development issues."
Karen Shiffert, Inventor and manufacturer of Care-Give-R-Lift Skid Seat
Auburn, PA
"It is incredibly helpful to know that Bucknell's SBDC has these technical resources available at no charge. Being able to access the Finite Element Analysis software there gives us the opportunity to engage in new product development at low cost"
Allen Thomas, Design Engineer, Shumaker Industries, Inc
Northumberland, PA
"Working with the SBDC has been extremely valuable for a small business with limited resources, especially limited R&D dollars. Being able to set up this project with Bucknell's Engineering Development Services will help get us to market faster and has been a tremendous help."
Tom Stankiewicz, CEO, Immersimap LLC
Erie, PA
"Thank you for the opportunity to work with the Engineering Development Services from Bucknell University Small Business Development Center. The engineering students have been instrumental in assisting me with the Fail Safe project. It was easy to provide positive feedback regarding your services!"
David Steinbring, President, Failsafe Inc.
Johnstown, PA
"I don't think the product could have been licensed without the rapid prototype Bucknell's Engineering Development Services provided."
Bruce Platusich, Mill Race Consulting
Lewisburg, PA
"Thrilled with your services... There would not be a Clarion Research Group without the SBDC's involvement. This project would still be an idea on the shelf without the SBDC.""
Dr. Jim Rutkowski, Founder, Clarion Research Group
Clarion, PA
"All your help has been productive for The SpoutOff and has helped me to "keep the ball moving forward."
Kevin Leahy, Product Developer, Keala Holdings LLC
Wayne, PA
(The SBDC's product testing) "created confidence that I was shipping a quality product. I can determine if the product will stand up to normal wear and tear."
Kara Buttimer, President, The Kara B Trading Co.
Philadelphia, PA
"I really have to thank the Bucknell SBDC. They really opened a lot of doors ... that I never could have achieved alone. They are accessible, professional, and their experience is indispensable"
Jeff Fromm, President, Fromm Barriers Inc.
Shamokin, PA
"Without the Bucknell SBDC, we would not have a product, we would have zero success in the marketplace, and would still be trying to develop the capabilities internally to design our initial platform. The Bucknell SBDC helped us get to market on-time, under budget, and with superior technology to our competition."
Jason Piatt, President and CEO, Praestar Technology Corporation
Waynesboro, PA
"The SBDC's help has been invaluable... they arranged for us to work with (mechanical engineering faculty) which led directly to doubling our throughput. Not only were we able to meet our sales goal without a $1million capital equipment investment, we used our excess capacity to enter the hardwood lumber market."
Randy Persun, Manufacturing Department Manager, Kuhns Bros Log Homes
Lewisburg, PA
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