Nov 4 2010
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), in partnership with LifeScience Alley, Enterprise Minnesota and the BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota, has named Hysitron as the recipient of the 2010 Tekne Award in the Advanced Manufacturing award category. Held Nov. 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Tekne Awards honor companies and individuals who have played a significant role in developing new technologies that positively impact the lives and futures of people living in Minnesota.
For 18 years, Hysitron has developed and supplied advanced instrumentation that provides accurate nanoscale measurements of mechanical properties in industrial, academic and government applications. The company supplies measurement solutions to about 40 percent of the Dow Jones Industrial Average companies, from semiconductor, steel, automotive and bio-medical to cosmetics, food products and agricultural. Hysitron's systems offer the highest levels of accuracy, flexibility and overall performance due to its core patented electrostatic actuated transducer technology and its significant investment in research and development.
Playing a significant role in bringing new technology to life, the 2010 Tekne Award recipients represent large global companies, as well as small entrepreneurial ventures, that have helped reinforce Minnesota's place as one of the most competitive and technologically advanced regions in the world. Judges selected one recipient out of the three finalists in each of the 12 Tekne Award categories, recognizing the best and brightest in development, education, commercialization and management of technology. Some awards included separate categories for small and growing businesses (with annual revenues under $50 million) and established businesses (with annual revenues of $50 million or more).
"This year's recipients, once again, raised the bar with the quality and originality of their entries and should all be very proud of their accomplishments," said MaryFrances Schurb, interim president of MHTA. "We are thrilled to recognize Hysitron for its proven leadership and commitment to technology development in Minnesota.
This year's Tekne Awards ceremony was emceed by Paul Douglas, author, entrepreneur and meteorologist. Senator Amy Klobuchar addressed attendees at the evening's ceremony. As the chair of the Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion, Klobuchar has been a leading voice in calling for an innovation agenda that will grow our economy and create jobs in America.