After years of construction, the energy giant Shell announced Tuesday that its ethane cracker plant in Beaver County has commenced operations. The plant, which refines natural gas into plastic pellets, is one of the largest of its kind in the country. It is the first major polyethylene manufacturing complex in
The Pittsburgh Robotics Network will host its first Discovery Day Wednesday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. About 50 companies will display their technology, and people of all ages can learn about job and training opportunities.
Once a homegrown success story, the autonomous vehicle company is being absorbed by backers Ford and VW. Industry leaders point to it as a sign of the industry's fragility and strength alike.
While Southwestern Pennsylvania’s robotics industry has the potential to grow with a targeted federal grant of almost $63 million officials Monday stressed the need for a skilled workforce to make that potential for growth a reality. “This is about our economic future,” said Craig Buerstatte, the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s