Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania

SnapHealth is a Benefit company that gives patients all the health and insurance data in one system. Then, with a business analytic layer, matching data is run through algorithms to make efficient and timely recommendations. Due to interoperability and patient access regulations, the company is compiling methodologies that draw on both parts of the system for a better patient experience.

SnapHealth is a Benefit company that gives patients all the health and insurance data in one system. Then, with a business analytic layer, matching data is run through algorithms to make efficient and timely recommendations. Due to interoperability and patient access regulations, the company is compiling methodologies that draw on both parts of the system for a better patient experience.

FullStac LLC specializes in designing and developing cloud-based sales management software tailored for small businesses. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive sales dashboard that consolidates online accounts across various marketplace platforms into a single application. Its software features include order entry, integration with accounting systems, label creation, inventory control, and point of sale reporting. By connecting systems, revenue streams, employees, and customers, FullStac LLC aims to enhance operational efficiency for its clients in the eCommerce and business management sectors.

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.

PressBox Media, located in Johnstown, PA, offers college sports programs an affordable, easy-to-use system to distribute media press releases to every relevant media outlet in the United States and Canada, serving the hometown of each coach and player named in the release.

FairTech Labs, located in State College, PA, and a graduate of the BF TechCelerator@State College, provides an online solution for personalized household inventory management. Shelf Scouter effectively organizes, manages, and purchases household goods and eliminates the inefficiencies associated with paper grocery lists

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 is a provider of infrastructure hosting services that work side by side with growing companies to accelerate their technology evolution from the ground to the cloud. The company was founded in 2004 and is currently headquartered in Enola, Pennsylvania. Originally founded in 2004 in Central Pennsylvania primarily as a wireless networking and tower construction company, as time evolved there were more and more requirements to get deeper into the IT space beyond simply connecting wireless access points and microwave radios. This evolution of technology led to a series of acquisitions for Netrepid, and the company found itself evolving into more of an IT Services provider. In 2009, Netrepid acquired Pennsylvania Online, an Internet service provider originally founded in 1993. This acquisition provided the start of an established data center, call center, and support teams for Netrepid. In 2011, Netrepid acquired GameChanger Technology and the following year, Netrepid also acquired Lion Technologies. Both acquisitions allowed Netrepid the opportunity to increase its capabilities in the area of managed IT services for residents and small businesses in the Central PA-area. Today, Netrepid provides enterprise class infrastructure hosting services for a large variety of industries including the professional services industry, manufacturers, transportation and logistics providers, and companies involved in all areas of the supply chain. Additionally, Netrepid has also positioned itself as a key partner to many other services and solutions providers in the technology industry through a partner-reseller program. Netrepid is a privately held C corporation. The Netrepid owned and operated Data Center is located in Harrisburg, PA. This 8000-square foot facility is carrier neutral, Tier 3-quality, HIPAA and PCI-compliant and provides redundant internet, cooling, power, and security. The facility maintains an annual SSAE-16 audit to ensure all current security measures are met.

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.