An independent selection committee vetted the nominees, highlighting innovations ranging from the OnMed CareStation to the Spirit SE-1 light-sport aircraft. The finalists include Carbon Core Brick by Summit Brick, the Cheetah Automated 3D Inspection System, and robotic welding solutions from Vectis Automation. Other contenders feature the EarthRoamer LTx, the LavaBox Portable Campfire, FlackTek’s MEGA mixer, RoGO’s DropBlock, and the Ventilation Oxygen Loop Fan by Barber-Nichols.
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Colorado Chamber Names Top 10 Contenders for 2026 Manufacturing Award
From space-age hardware to portable campfire technology, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce has narrowed its fifth annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition down to ten finalists. These products, representing the state’s diverse manufacturing sector, will compete for the top honor at a banquet scheduled for November 12.
The announcement coincides with Manufacturing Month, a period dedicated to celebrating the 5,000 firms that sustain the state’s industrial base. With 150,000 employees and an annual economic contribution exceeding $31 billion, the sector remains a pillar of the local economy. At the November awards ceremony, the Chamber will reveal the ultimate winner alongside a runner-up and a People’s Choice recipient determined by public online voting.
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