Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania

SnapHealth is a digital health platform that transforms traditional health insurance practices by providing a centralized system for managing healthcare data. Originating from PA Health Advocates, which has a decade of experience in the healthcare sector across 11 states, SnapHealth empowers patients to take control of their healthcare journey. The platform aggregates health and insurance information, allowing users to compare prices and quality for medications, procedures, and insurance options regardless of their provider. By integrating various data sources, SnapHealth creates a comprehensive repository that facilitates informed decision-making and enhances the healthcare experience. Its algorithms analyze health history, medication lists, and income to provide tailored recommendations while ensuring that patient data remains secure and only shared at the user's discretion. This innovative approach positions SnapHealth as a significant player in the future of healthcare.

SnapHealth is a digital health platform that transforms traditional health insurance practices by providing a centralized system for managing healthcare data. Originating from PA Health Advocates, which has a decade of experience in the healthcare sector across 11 states, SnapHealth empowers patients to take control of their healthcare journey. The platform aggregates health and insurance information, allowing users to compare prices and quality for medications, procedures, and insurance options regardless of their provider. By integrating various data sources, SnapHealth creates a comprehensive repository that facilitates informed decision-making and enhances the healthcare experience. Its algorithms analyze health history, medication lists, and income to provide tailored recommendations while ensuring that patient data remains secure and only shared at the user's discretion. This innovative approach positions SnapHealth as a significant player in the future of healthcare.

FullStac LLC, established in 2011 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, specializes in designing and developing cloud-based sales management software. The company's core product is a sales dashboard that enables users to manage multiple online accounts across various marketplace platforms from a single application. FullStac's software suite includes features such as order entry, QuickBooks integration, label creation, inventory control, and point-of-sale reporting, aiming to connect systems, revenue streams, employees, and customers. The company focuses on providing cloud-based SaaS solutions for small businesses engaged in e-commerce, with the goal of enhancing efficiency and profitability.

Shelf Scouter, developed by FairTech Labs in State College, PA, offers an online solution for personalized household inventory management through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application. This innovative platform allows users to effectively track, organize, and manage their household goods, streamlining the purchasing process and addressing the limitations of traditional paper grocery lists. By providing a digital alternative, Shelf Scouter enhances efficiency in grocery shopping and inventory management, making it easier for users to maintain a well-organized household.

Xact Metal, Inc. specializes in manufacturing direct-metal 3D printing products and solutions. Founded in 2017 and based in State College, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on making high-quality metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of manufacturers by offering competitively priced products. Its flagship models include the XM200, which employs laser-based powder bed fusion technology to produce components directly from 3D-CAD models, and the XM300, designed for larger build volumes and equipped with multiple independent lasers for enhanced precision. Xact Metal began shipping its first printer, the XM200C, in 2019, targeting research and development facilities, universities, and businesses transitioning from plastic to metal printing. In 2021, the company expanded its offerings with the XM200G series, which features faster printing capabilities for industrial applications. Xact Metal has established a global network of 26 exclusive resellers across 48 countries to support its customers locally.

SIG Medical Corp. is a medical device manufacturing company based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel, minimally invasive surgical repair procedure for fractured ribs, offering a patented and FDA-approved rib fixation system. This system is designed to provide effective fixation, stabilization, and fusion of rib fractures and osteotomies in both normal and osteoporotic bone. By prioritizing a less costly, less time-consuming, and less painful approach, SIG Medical aims to enhance patient care while also reducing healthcare spending for payors. Their innovative devices are optimized for the operating room, allowing surgeons to perform rib repairs more efficiently and effectively.

PressBox Media, based in Johnstown, PA, specializes in providing college sports programs with a cost-effective and user-friendly platform for distributing media press releases. The company's services aim to enhance the visibility of athletic departments by distributing press releases to all relevant media outlets within a 60-mile radius of the institution and the hometowns of the student-athletes mentioned. This approach enables colleges and universities, as well as professional and amateur sports organizations, to effectively increase their media presence on both national and international levels. By focusing on maximizing the impact of sports information and media relations, PressBox Media supports its clients in reaching a broader audience.

Abbatron, located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, has 26,000 square feet of assembly, packaging, and warehousing space. Abbatron is structured to serve it’s customer with competitive delivery of high quality hardware and connectors, high end audio products, and custom capabilities. Over 2,000 products are advertised and actively supported by their strong authorized distributors and by planned production at the factory. Customers have a direct line to Abbatron Sales and customer service.. Abbatron’s utmost goal is to deliver products of outstanding quality and dependability. At Abbatron, they believe that by being the easiest to do business with and providing the best value, they enable their customer to reach new levels of success. Abbatron offers technical support for existing applications and design services to aid the alteration of an existing component or creation of a new product to fit your application.

EcoIslands, a for-profit limited liability company based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, specializes in environmental construction, research, and design solutions. Founded in 2009, the company initially focused on sustainable landscaping to generate income for its primary business as a distributor of BioHaven® products from Floating Island International. EcoIslands has since evolved to develop biological water treatment systems aimed at addressing various water pollution challenges. By offering innovative solutions, the company helps customers tackle diverse environmental issues efficiently, ultimately saving time, money, and space.

Airnest, Ltd., founded in 2014 and based in Pennsylvania, specializes in developing applications and software for aerial footage capture and flight planning. The company's flagship application, FlySafe, equips users with essential tools for safe flying, including information on airport locations, no-fly zones, and real-time weather conditions. In addition to FlySafe, Airnest offers features such as flight planning, flight logging, playback, and health metrics tailored for various consumer drones, including models from DJI. Previously known as Ares Drones, Ltd., Airnest aims to enhance the experience of aerial photography and data analysis through its innovative technology.

Netrepid, Inc. is a professional services company based in Enola, Pennsylvania, specializing in infrastructure hosting and IT services. Founded in 2004, the company has evolved from its original focus on wireless networking and tower construction to provide a comprehensive suite of services for mid-market and enterprise-level organizations. Netrepid offers cloud-hosted services, including email, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, and website hosting, as well as remote backup and spam filtering. The company also delivers co-location and virtual private server hosting, alongside managed IT services encompassing network design, support, and monitoring. Additionally, Netrepid provides IT consulting, disaster recovery, electronic recycling, and various support services for small businesses and residents. With a data center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Netrepid serves diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and government, helping clients achieve their technology goals and enhance their business operations.

Novasentis, Inc. specializes in the design and development of electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. The company has pioneered the world's first electro-mechanical polymer, which is recognized as the thinnest and most flexible haptic actuator available. This technology is utilized in various applications, including ultra-thin keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, and gaming devices, enhancing user interaction through localized haptic vibrations and sound effects. By combining consumer electronics with sensory interaction, Novasentis provides innovative solutions that facilitate deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Novasentis also maintains offices in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea. As of June 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.