In the 1960s, two Penn State scientists invented the material that would make modern ultrasound imaging possible. Today, in Reedsville, PA, Philips employees build, test, and ship ultrasound devices that help save lives all over the world. Jerry 'Cork' Gramley has worked for Philips for over 40 years as part of the American manufacturing team that builds ultrasound devices, including the one used during his son's open heart surgery. Philips has close ties to Penn State's Materials Research Institute, including research and development projects, and they credit their close proximity to campus and to shared facilities for their success. Scott Roycroft, a director at Philips, estimates 60-70% of their engineers are Penn State grads. Penn State continues to lead the world in research and innovation in transducer technology including tiny ultrasound systems that can be implanted under the skull to detect and, one-day, to treat chronic pain and psychiatric disorders. Our researchers are als...