Tucson tech: Desert shrub guayule may be new major source of natural rubber

Twenty years ago, scientists at the University of Arizona began studying guayule, a small desert shrub farmed as a source of natural rubber.

Arizona law paves way for new for-profit corporations to create 'public benefit'

Arizona has adopted a new type of corporation with more than just the bottom line in mind.

New Arizona law creates 'benefit corporations'

Arizona has adopted a new type of corporation with more than just the bottom line in mind.

Raytheon missile passes an important test flight

A new missile under development by Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems intercepted and destroyed a short-range ballistic missile in a key flight test over the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii.

New Raytheon missile interceptor hits its mark

A new missile under development by Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems intercepted and destroyed a short-range ballistic missile in a key flight test over the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii late Wednesday.

Tucson tech: Phoenix-based BioAccel to offer seed funding for health-care innovations

Reasoning that necessity is the mother of invention, a Phoenix-based group is offering up medical and health-care problems - and giving entrepreneurs statewide a chance at investment money for providing solutions.

Customers can't avoid cost bump in TEP deal

At first glance, the proposed settlement in Tucson Electric Power Co.'s pending rate case appears to be a good deal for ratepayers.

Providence Service Corp. posts higher profits, names new CEO

Tucson-based social services provider Providence Service Corp. posted higher first-quarter profits Wednesday on growth in its non-emergency transportation business.

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Tucson tech: Backing for cleaner 'fracking'

Hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," has led to a boom in U.S. natural gas and oil production, but it remains controversial because of the potential harm it can cause to the environment.

UA student tech projects spotlighted at Design Day

More than 300 University of Arizona students showed off engineering technologies - ranging from a new missile sensor system to an automated, fast-cooling beer dispenser - Tuesday at the UA's Engineering Design Day.

Tucson Tech

More Arizona technology companies could reap tax breaks for research and development, while some startups could find new seed funding, under pending legislation backed by the state's biggest technology industry group.

UNS Energy benefits from cold weather; beats market estimates

Tucson-based UNS Energy Corp. posted higher first-quarter earnings as cold weather boosted energy demand.

Jobs inch up at biggest area employers

Southern Arizona's biggest employers grew their payrolls less than 1 percent in 2012, according to the latest Star 200 survey by the Arizona Daily Star.

Star 200: Southern Arizona careers in takeoff mode

Local aerospace companies enjoy a ready pipeline of entry-level workers from Pima Community College's highly regarded aviation-maintenance program.

Star 200: Southern Arizona's challenge is building talent to fill the jobs we want

Mining companies that can't find enough qualified workers.

Tucson's challenge: Building talent to fill better-paying jobs

Mining companies that can’t find enough qualified workers.

Tucson company launching late-stage clinical trial for its cancer-prevention drug

A Tucson company has moved a step closer to launching its first cancer-prevention drug with a late-stage clinical trial.

Tucson tech: Tucson-based Solon expanding its solar presence beyond state

A year after its insolvent German parent was saved from possible oblivion by a buyout, Tucson-based solar-energy provider Solon Corp. is expanding into new markets outside of Arizona.

Tucson's Dataforth Corp. is allowing machines to talk back

The Industrial Age has merged with the Information Age on factory floors around the world, as industrial machines increasingly "talk" about their health and work with their human masters.

Tucson company helps machines 'talk' to each other

The Industrial Age has merged with the Information Age on factory floors around the world, as industrial machines increasingly “talk” about their health and work with their human masters.

Tucson tech: Data pulsing away at Involta

Like most facilities of its type, it doesn't look like much on the outside. Or on the inside either, for that matter.

Tucson is urged to seize lead in medical diagnostics

Tucson should establish a medical diagnostics institute and take other major steps to expand its already robust diagnostics sector and boost economic development, according to a report unveiled Wednesday.

Raytheon streamlines divisions

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems will add a combat-sensors division and responsibility for Raytheon's United Kingdom business, under a consolidation plan announced Monday by parent Raytheon Co.

Tucson-based Raytheon unit gains in corporate revamp

Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems will add a combat-sensors division and responsibility for Raytheon’s United Kingdom business, under a consolidation plan announced today by its parent company.

Ryan Field tower may close April 7

Tucson's Ryan Airfield and three other small Arizona airports remain on a list of small airports that face closure of their contractor-operated air-traffic control towers April 7, as part of automatic federal budget cuts expected to start kicking in next week.

Tucson's Ryan Airfield gets no reprieve on tower closure

Tucson’s Ryan Airfield and three other Arizona airports remain on a list of small airports that face closure of their contractor-operated air-traffic control towers April 7 as part of automatic federal budget cuts expected to start kicking in next week.

Tucson's SynCardia arranges $19M infusion

Tucson-based artificial heart maker SynCardia Systems Inc. has raised $19 million in new, long-term growth capital from investors including a major health-care investment fund.

Tucson-based SynCardia lands $19M investment

Tucson-based artificial heart maker SynCardia Systems Inc. has raised $19 million in new, long-term growth capital from investors including a major health-care investment fund.

Tucson tech: Startup sees role in next-gen 3-D chips

The future of electronics may be up, instead of out. And that's a good direction for a local company vying to be part of perhaps the next big thing in electronics: so-called 3-D circuit design.

It's about potential, Accelerate says about its move to Tucson

To Larry Mehren, CEO of Accelerate Diagnostics, moving the company from Denver to Tucson was "all about potential."

Suds output to soar at Barrio Brewing Co.

Tucson's Barrio Brewing Co. is busy assembling a new brewery that will soon at least triple its output of beer.

Tucson tech: Mining tech firm carving niche in fatigue detection

Falling asleep at work is never a good thing.

It still pays to be an executive in Tucson

It's interesting to see what other people earn.

Former Bourque CEO gets 41/2 yrs. for felony DUI

The founder and former CEO of a local high-tech company was sentenced Friday to 4 1/2 years in state prison on felony drunken-driving charges.

Tucson tech-firm founder sentenced to prison

The founder and former CEO of a local high-tech company was sentenced today to 4½ years in state prison on felony drunk-driving charges.

FAA closer to shutting tower at Ryan field

Tucson's Ryan Airfield faces closure of its contract air-traffic control tower in early April - unless it can make a good case to keep it open.

Tower at Tucson's Ryan Airfield closer to shutdown

Tucson's Ryan Airfield faces closure of its contract air-traffic control tower in early April unless it can make a good case to regulators that keeping it open is in the national interest.

Tucson tech: Raytheon readies to start production of Excalibur Ib

Even as deep defense budget cuts loom, Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems is poised to start a new production line for precision-guided artillery shells.

Cockpit upgrade for older planes

Aircraft can fly for decades if they're properly maintained and upgraded to meet industry standards and regulations.

Tucson-based Universal Avionics plans to grow

Aircraft can fly for decades if they’re properly maintained and upgraded to meet industry standards and regulations.

Solar-energy system goes online at 4 Tanque Verde campuses

Tanque Verde Unified School District has switched on a multicampus solar energy system built by Tucson-based Solon Corp. that is expected to offset much of the district's daytime electricity needs.

4th quarter TEP profits dip, but revenues top estimates

Tucson-based UNS Energy Corp. on Tuesday reported lower fourth-quarter profits but beat analysts' estimates for income and revenues.

Sequester cuts may shut tower at Ryan Airfield

The possible closure of the air-traffic control tower at Tucson's Ryan Airfield under federal sequestration cuts would compromise safety at the small airport, local aviation officials say.

Tucson tech: Storm-tracking craft test waters here

From a little lagoon in Tucson to raging seas, a tiny unmanned watercraft developed by a Sahuarita company is on course to provide new hurricane-tracking data.

Southeast-side solar plant completed

Tucson-based solar energy provider Solon Corp. has completed construction of a 5-megawatt solar plant on the southeast side for Tucson Electric Power Co.

Raytheon reaches out to inspire young generation of potential engineers

What do missiles think about as they're flying through the air?

Track your power use, lower your Tucson Electric Power bill

Tucson Electric Power Co. residential customers can learn how to cut their power bills by joining a free program that allows customers to closely track their power usage.

Free program lets Tucsonans closely track power usage

Tucson Electric Power Co. residential customers can learn how to cut their power bills by joining a free program that allows customers to closely track their power usage.

Tucson likely to keep current flights after US Airways-American merger

Though uncertainties remain, the planned merger of American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways isn't expected to immediately affect air service at Tucson International Airport.

Raytheon missile intercepts its target

A missile made by Tucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems destroyed a ballistic missile in a flight test primarily using targeting data from space satellites, the company said Wednesday.