UCSB College of Engineering celebrates 50th anniversary
The centerpiece for the UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering’s 50th anniversary bash was “no ordinary time capsule,” said Dean Rod Alferness. Created by Machine Shop Superintendent Andy Wienberg, the final result was “so nice in appearance” the college decided not to bury it, instead leaving it open for submissions until the end of the quarter, Read More →
Weave takes top prize at CLU’s New Venture Competition
In a bid to end the age of bulletin boards on college campuses, social network Weave took the top prize at the 2017 California Lutheran University New Venture Competition featuring five teams on April 27. The Weave platform offers a way for students to find out about events, services and conversations happening within a close Read More →
Amgen revenues fall but profits increase
Thousand Oaks-based biotech giant Amgen’s total revenues decreased by 1 percent to $5.5 billion during the first quarter of 2017, compared to the same period a year ago, according to an earnings report April 26. The drop was related to the plunge in sales of Enbrel, its rheumatoid arthritis drug. Sales decreased 15 percent due Read More →
Carpinteria software company Procore opening office in Australia
Construction software company Procore, based in Carpinteria, has opened a new office in Sydney, Australia. The addition of the new location is a response to high demand in Australia and New Zealand, the company said in a news release April 20. Its customers have reached more than 100 in the region, with more than 50,000 Read More →
Injectors Direct doubling work space with new facility
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CalAmp revenues up for fourth quarter
Oxnard-based CalAmp, owner of LoJack brand security devices, said revenue for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28 jumped 22 percent. CalAmp, which has made extensive investments in Internet of Things technologies, said LoJack contributed $27.8 million to fourth-quarter revenue, which totaled $86.1 million. “As we close out fiscal 2017 we are pleased with the progress Read More →
Founder of startup Motoroso returns to San Luis Obispo roots
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