23 responses to “Plasma-based Lighting Revisited”

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   Casey Zeller February 9th, 2009 at 10:42

   Wow! This shows what a little research can do. I had no clue that their was any type of company in Indiana that was doing this type of work. This shows that there is so much information and new technology that is out there, but we must look for ourselves to find it. Often times, the company or the information about them is not out in the open. It usually takes emails and phone calls to people you know that are out there to get more information like Hank did. I know I need to look outside the box a little more to discover all of the new technology that surrounds me.
   As I have said in a previous blog, these lights are going to be very disruptive for the agricultural markets. Lighting is so important to farmers and I look forward to seeing what this technology brings.

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   Katie Robinson February 9th, 2009 at 11:05

   That is great to know that we have a company like that here in Indiana and that it can grow to be something big and changing. I didn’t get to blog about the last article that covered this, but I think that this is a great thing that is coming around and it can help the farmers out more with how high the farm cost are now. Finding a way to produce more/better light at a lower cost will help with the climbing cost. Its great to see this is being put into work.

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   Tim Sutton February 9th, 2009 at 11:28

   I agree with the others. You will never know unless you get out there and seek. The fact that these guys are in such close proximity of Purdue, really motivates me to do extra research and networking.Another interesting thought is that there could very well be many other entrepreneurial type business that are in devolpement around not only Indian, but many other places that residents are unaware aobut.

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   Andrew Sadler February 9th, 2009 at 13:12

   That’s great that Mr. Brown returned your e-mail so soon, Hank. It’s that type of dedication and passion that entrepreneurs show that will make them so successful. It’s good to know that they will show such consideration when someone off the streets inquires about their business. It’s establishing these loose ties that will come back in his favor.

   I hope that Stray Light Optical Tech. can really make something happen down in Scottsburg.

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   Nick Pitts February 9th, 2009 at 13:22

   This really shows what you can find out if you look! Opportunity is always out there it’s just a matter of networking and gathering the resources to put these ideas into use. I think that the problems you presented for farm lighting is a great opportunity for a business concept.

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   Breanna Ware February 9th, 2009 at 13:36

   If I took anyting away from this blog, and ENTR 200 has a whole, it is if you want information and opportunities, seek it. It will not fall into your lap if your sitting in your dorm room.(as Hank would say)

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   Devarshi Patel February 9th, 2009 at 13:43

   I agree with Breanna; apart from the information of entrepreneurship, one comes across new thing almost everyday on this blog..
   Thank you Mr hank…
   good luck

   999

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   Stacia Hazzard February 9th, 2009 at 13:52

   It is kind of like if you build it they will come, or in your case if you look you will find. I didn’t know this company was so close. It was nice of Mr. Brown to take the time to answer your e-mail. Some business people can be stuck up and not reply because they think they are higher up than others. It goes to show everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time. Also, Hank, there is nothing wrong with Rose Hulman. I have a very good friend who goes there and plays football. =) [Hank says: I have thanked Mr Brown via email and suggested he review the favorable comments directed toward him. Regarding Rose, I meant it as a tongue in cheek comment. Rose turns out great engineers!!!!]

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   Tanmaya Anand February 9th, 2009 at 14:40

   After reading all the comments and the post itself i have realised that if you need information you wil have to reach out in the world on your own and you will find it. More importantly one will surprise himself once he has reached out into the world. Since Indiana is far behind in the research, development and efficient use of energy it is good and surprising to hear that there is a company trying to change this and is located right next to us.

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    Michael O'Neill February 9th, 2009 at 15:10

    Who goes to college out of high school thinking, “I’m going to work on plasma optics!”
    These two are nuts…thank God for that.

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    Mike Dieckmann February 9th, 2009 at 15:42

    People like this are the ones that have the ability to save us in economic times like this. There need to be more driven people like this in the world with a desire to better themselves and strive. Information and technology is everywhere…apparently even southern indiana

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    Vincent Witzel February 9th, 2009 at 18:17

    I’m always amazed when I hear about all the different types of industries are in existence around Indiana. I guess our state really is the cross-roads of America in more ways than one. I look forward to hearing about that proprietary information in class tomorrow – should be interesting to see what these companies have up their sleeves!

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    Lauren Withers February 9th, 2009 at 18:46

    It is really neat that companies like this are trying the new technology in Indiana. Plasma based lighting would be just about the last thing that I would think of to study in school but I guess that is why they are succeeding.

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    Felipe Burneo February 9th, 2009 at 19:48

    What is wrong about Rose-Hulman that you “wouldn’t use agains them”? This is the first case in which I heard a company gives feedback about them and replies a mail in which a person asks for info.
    Interesting turn the one that these two guy’s lives took. Researching and developing a product that might be the answer to lightning in far away places at very low costs. Maybe Purdue should take advantage of this opportunity and also dedicate some efforts and money to research about this type of technology. I am sure the knowledge and the capacities of professors and faculty members could accomplish something that we could be proud of.

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    Margaret Kendrick February 9th, 2009 at 20:21

    I am really glad to hear about some new opportunities happening all around us in Indiana. I think that even though Indiana is still living in the “dark ages” as far as technology goes, that will possibly be able to help out the economy of the midwest simply because more jobs will come of technologies like this and then more people will be spending money on these types of things. I look forward to hearing more about this in class.

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    Shaun Greene February 9th, 2009 at 20:33

    I don’t know how many of you are familiar with the area, but I have family in the area, and there isn’t much beside farms around there. It sounds like this company is thinking about location for their start-up too.

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    Allison Yeater February 9th, 2009 at 20:36

    Who knew we would have something like this so close to us. It showed me that us little old hoosiers can come up with these big ideas, even if we aren’t from California or New York. This is an inspiration and motivation for all us entrepreneurs here in the midwest. Not to mention the benefits from creating and using such a great product!

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    Annie Lopatin February 9th, 2009 at 21:31

    In class we were talking about how Indiana, especially West Lafayette has a ways to go when it comes to conserving energy. I think this company could possibly reach out to help advance West Lafayette’s standing with energy. I think that plasma based lighting is definitely an interesting topic.

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    Travis Hunter February 9th, 2009 at 22:08

    It is great to see young innovators succeed. Great idea to conserve energy. Hopefully, Indiana will be recognized as a state full of innovative ideas developed by creative entrepreneurs.

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    Spencer McKee February 9th, 2009 at 22:45

    That’s great that a company that unique and disruptive is located in Indiana!

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    Jongho James Lee February 9th, 2009 at 23:47

    I think students at Purdue can learn a lot of things from this young start up company. Stduents can learn their marketing strategies, innovative minds of the founders, and product development ideas. Since it is located in Indiana, stduents can visit the company and learn valuable lessons.

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    Greg Watson February 10th, 2009 at 14:04

    Seek and you shall find a plasma based lighting company out of Indiana. I was definitely surprised to hear this company exists in Bloomington, Indiana, which is only about 25 minutes from my hometown. Although it does make somewhat sense considering the farming around this area, and the need for saving as much electric and money as possible. I think these guys have a good product, and with their willingness to respond and tell Hank more extensively about their idea, it shows they really want this to be a successful business.

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    Amanda Jones February 16th, 2009 at 23:44

    I think it’s great that you can look around the corner and see a need being met in your backyard that helps more than just the innovating team but also the community that they are starting up in.