Youngstown Innovation Hub

06/17/2026

Register for America Makes' July 15 TRX Webinar, "Ultrasonic Welding of Polymer Composite Tape to 3D Printed Structures for Reinforcement Applications," featuring Jim Stratton, President & CEO of Agile Ultrasonics.

Why attend:
▪️Learn how multi-axial thermoplastic laminates can be ultrasonically welded to large-format 3D printed parts for exoskeletal strengthening and lightweighting.
▪️Explore real results: Agile’s approach has doubled the bend strength over baseline in 3D printed stiffener parts.
▪️Get inspired by new possibilities for high-performance LFAM structures.

Discover how continuous ultrasonic welding of composite materials is unlocking lighter, stronger, and more complex large-format 3D printed designs. Save your spot today, https://bit.ly/3RQunN9

06/16/2026

Discover how YBI is helping regional manufacturers step into Additive Manufacturing! Register for their networking session, "Rising Tides: Making Waves in Manufacturing," from 8:30-10:00 a.m. ET on July 22 at the Sustainable Opportunity Development Center, in Salem, OH.

Explore YBI Programs:
☑️ Rising Tides, a program that connects manufacturers with the resources and expertise needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Learn about offerings, completed projects, and its regional impact.
☑️ DRIVE AM, a hands-on education initiative that teaches 3D printing basics and lets participants borrow $13K printer for 30 days.

Enjoy breakfast and connect with other local manufacturers. Register, https://sodcenter.com/events/ybi-rising-tides-program-at-the-sod-center/

06/11/2026

Do you want to increase your odds of winning your first or next government contract?

The Ohio APEX Accelerators is hosting a free, in‑person event from 9-10:30 a.m. on June 17 at America Makes in Youngstown, OH, offering a multi-faceted view of government contracting. Led by Scot Loveland, Ohio APEX Accelerator at YSU and featuring Carman Arroyo, MBA, a Senior Contracting Officer with the General Services Administration (GSA), the session will cover topics such as:

🔹Government Contracting
🔹Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness
🔹Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and enhance your understanding of the current federal marketplace! Register today, https://ohioapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/3308

In partnership with YBI | Youngstown Innovation Hub | Megan Malara, PhD | Jim Mitchell

06/10/2026

Hoping to see some of our Innovation Hub Partners and companies at America Makes .

America Makes is August 4-5 in Youngstown, OH. We’re excited to feature Theodore Gronda, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Sustainment Group, who will explore new insight into how a modernized Right to Repair strategy can strengthen defense capabilities.

A balanced Right to Repair framework could unlock new opportunities for additive manufacturing across the defense industrial base. By enabling qualified manufacturers to support sustainment and modernization of legacy systems, the Department of War can improve readiness, reduce supply chain risk, and increase production agility. The key is pairing expanded repair authority with a licensing model that protects intellectual property while ensuring the capacity needed to support the warfighter.

Join the additive manufacturing community for two days of strategic insights, thought‑provoking content, panel discussions, and high‑impact networking. We’ll highlight key accomplishments and share what’s next for the Institute.

Whether you’re a member or not, this premier gathering is where collaboration, innovation, and industry leadership come together to drive AM adoption and boost U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Don’t miss it!

Check out the agenda, register, become a sponsor, and make your hotel accommodations, https://bit.ly/3DKKcOH.

06/10/2026

Register for America Makes' July 15 TRX Webinar, "Ultrasonic Welding of Polymer Composite Tape to 3D Printed Structures for Reinforcement Applications," featuring Jim Stratton, President & CEO of Agile Ultrasonics.

Why attend:
• Learn how multi-axial thermoplastic laminates can be ultrasonically welded to large-format 3D printed parts for exoskeletal strengthening and lightweighting.
• Explore real results: Agile’s approach has doubled the bend strength over baseline in 3D printed stiffener parts.
• Get inspired by new possibilities for high-performance LFAM structures.

Discover how continuous ultrasonic welding of composite materials is unlocking lighter, stronger, and more complex large-format 3D printed designs. Save your spot today, https://bit.ly/3RQunN9

06/08/2026

We're hiring! The Youngstown Innovation Hub is seeking a Program Coordinator and Project Engineer!

The Program Coordinator will support the Youngstown Innovation Hub’s mission by serving as the central point of contact for inquiries, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem support. If you excel at managing information flow, strengthening partner relationships, supporting project and partnership development, and ensuring a seamless experience for regional and locating businesses, we want to hear from you. This role blends ecosystem building, customer intake, data coordination, and operational support within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The Project Engineer will lead, plan, and execute multiple projects that drive the Youngstown Innovation Hub’s strategic objectives. If you thrive on developing statements of work, crafting proposals, managing timelines, and delivering projects with precision and creativity, this role is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Apply now and help us build solutions that make an impact, https://bit.ly/4dXOPnK

The Youngstown, Ohio-based Innovation Hub serves as a national center of excellence for aerospace and defense innovation, advancing America’s manufacturing leadership through collaboration, technology, and talent.

Engineer

06/03/2026

Do you want to increase your odds of winning your first or next government contract?

The Ohio APEX Accelerator is hosting a free, in‑person event from 9-10:30 a.m. on June 17 at America Makes in Youngstown, OH, offering a multi-faceted view of government contracting. Led by Scot Loveland, APEX Accelerator at YSU, and featuring Carman Arroyo, a Senior Contracting Officer with the General Services Administration (GSA), the session will cover topics such as:

🔹Government Contracting
🔹Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness
🔹Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts and enhance your understanding of the current federal marketplace! Register, https://ohioapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/3308

In partnership with YBI | Youngstown Innovation Hub

05/29/2026

Congratulations on this professional achievement, Corey! We value your support and contributions to the efforts of the Youngstown Innovation Hub and our partners.

05/27/2026

Composite manufacturing remains one of the most persistent constraints in aerospace and defense, particularly as programs push toward higher temperatures, more complex geometries, and tighter performance margins. For decades, composites have offered clear strength and weight advantages, yet producti...

05/25/2026