Strategic investments made by Ohio Third Frontier have resulted in a thriving advanced materials industry cluster and are leading the way for technological breakthroughs that will help the state compete on a global level.
Ohio Third Frontier's most recent contribution to the advanced materials cluster is a $3 million award to the University of Dayton Research Institute to fund the scale-up and production of a new multifunctional, multitasking nanomaterial. The new material, known as Nano Adaptive Hybrid Fabric (NAHF-X™), is nicknamed "fuzzy fiber" for its multiscale capabilities in electrical and thermal conductivity, chemical sensing and energy storage and conversion.
Researchers at the University of Dayton Research Institute say the material is "game-changing" due to its ability to be produced in customized sizes, much like other fabrics.
In addition to the advanced materials cluster, Ohio Third Frontier has fostered the emergence of new technology clusters across the state, including fuel cells, photovoltaics, and biomedical imaging.
According to the 2009 "Making an Impact" report conducted by SRI, Ohio Third Frontier's strategies for investing in Ohio's high-tech clusters contain all the elements associated with global best practices in technology cluster development, and indicate that these investments are already generating positive economic outcomes for Ohio's economy in terms of growth in technology sector employment, output and wages. Since its inception, the Ohio Third Frontier has created, capitalized or attracted more than 600 companies, has created nearly 55,000 direct and indirect jobs and helped create $6.6 billion in economic impact in Ohio, a 9:1 return on investment.
Ohio's world-class solar research resources and easy access to profitable markets provide a robust platform for growth. The state is uniquely positioned for success in solar due to its manufacturing and glass-making heritage, world-class research and educational facilities, thin-film and next-generation photovoltaic expertise, and supply-chain resources and logistics. Ohio's supportive business environment, significant government initiatives, and knowledgeable workforce help companies research, develop, and commercialize innovative solar technology.
Late last month, Dayton Power and Light opened a new 1.1-megawatt solar array near its Yankee substation in Washington Township outside of Dayton, Ohio. Under construction for more than a year at a cost of $5 million, the Yankee Solar Array is expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 150 homes a year. Thank you hiVelocity for sharing this video with me of DP&L.
Ohio is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and derivative power technology providing a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland – and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers.
In addition, Ohio's aerospace industry is supported by the state's Ohio Third Frontier, a $1.6 billion initiative to help catalyze connections between companies and academia.
No state can match Ohio’s capabilities in aerospace propulsion and power – from basic and advanced research, to technology development, to systems development, to sourcing of component suppliers, and final product testing – all critical phases of aerospace propulsion and power development take place in Ohio.
Dayton, Ohio has always played an important part in the development of American aviation technology, from the birth of flight as home of the Wright Brothers to the latest aeropropulsion military advances today. It's no wonder the Dayton Air Show, taking place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, is one of the most popular events of its kind in the country. It brings a $3.9 million economic impact to the Dayton area annually.
Four American visionaries of flight are to be honored for their contributions to aviation on July 17 at the 49th annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony at the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of flight and a national leader in the aerospace industry. The 2010 NAHF inductees are Capt. Alan Bean, USN (Ret.); Warren G. Grimes; Clay Lacy and Noel Wien. For more information about their achievements in aviation click here.
Ohio is the nation's leader in advanced propulsion and derivative power technology, providing a world-class research environment that includes two dedicated federal aerospace laboratories – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton and NASA Glenn in Cleveland – and ten aerospace related doctoral programs at Ohio universities. Graduates of these institutions provide a cluster of highly skilled and educated workers. Ohio's aerospace industry is supported by the state's Ohio Third Frontier, a $1.6 billion initiative to help catalyze connections between companies and academia.
Tickets to the enshrinement reception are still available for purchase. For information or to order tickets, please call 937-256-0944 at extension 10.
According to a new study by MSN.com, two Ohio cities – Mansfield and Springfield – are among the best cities in the country for employment opportunities. Springfield city leaders say with the unemployment rate dropping, they see new jobs being created, developing new employment opportunities for Ohioans.
Right now in Springfield, 300 construction workers are building a $300 million Springfield Regional Medical Facility. Springfield Economic Developer Tom Franzen says it will employ 3,000 people when it's completed in two years. Click here to read the complete story.
