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How It’s Done: You’ll never guess what these cylinders are used for

By On the PULSE | June 25, 2021

Are you an ice cream fan? Check out how some of your favorite soft serve ice cream stays so soft and cold throughout the day. And it’s not as simple as you think. PMF Industries, Inc. in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is one of the best and largest flow forming companies in the United States. They make…

How It’s Done: How to make a roller coaster seat

By On the PULSE | May 21, 2021

When you’re squealing with delight on your favorite roller coaster ride, you probably aren’t wondering how the seat you’re sitting on was made. But if no-one made the seats, then you wouldn’t be able to take the ride! Thanks to Ralph S Alberts Co, Inc for showing us how it’s done! Author On the PULSE…

How It’s Done: Building bridges in America

By On the PULSE | April 30, 2021

Episode 4 of our How It’s Done series is here! This month On the PULSE explores how steel beams are made for bridges. High Steel Structures in Williamsport was featured for this episode. Author On the PULSE On the PULSE is an online media outlet in Northcentral, Pennsylvania. We specialize in in-depth journalism, human interest…

How It’s Done: Creating homemade soap

By On the PULSE | March 26, 2021

Episode 3 of On the PULSE’s How It’s Done series is all about homemade soap! Nestled away in the woods outside of Trout Run, Pennsylvania, Sharon DiMichele’s homemade soap shop churns out bars of natural soap with soothing fragrances. Watch this video to find out how she makes her soap. Author On the PULSE On…

How It’s Done: From sunflower seeds to cooking oil

By On the PULSE | February 26, 2021

No kitchen would be complete without a healthy supply of cooking oil. Did you know this oil first started in a field? On the PULSE joined Susquehanna Mills to find out how to turn a Sunflower seed into cooking oil. This is the second episode in our six-part series to find out how local businesses…

How It’s Done: The Wonders of Water Treatment in Central Pennsylvania

By On the PULSE | January 23, 2021

From mountain reservoirs to kitchen sinks water runs through our community with subtle precision. But how does it get to us? And what happens to it on its journey past the drain? Author On the PULSE On the PULSE is an online media outlet in Northcentral, Pennsylvania. We specialize in in-depth journalism, human interest content…

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