Technology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the fifth-best value among Massachusetts colleges thanks to its high starting pay for graduates and relatively high rate of scholarships and grants, a report says.

Marlborough drugmaker RXi Pharmaceuticals has been granted a U.S. patent for its method to treat or prevent fibrotic disorders, and hopes to market that intellectual property as it continues to focus on cancer research.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has set its own new record for number of patents in the past year, with 16 issued.

Wearable technology manufacturer Kopin Corp. increased its first quarter revenue by 28 percent, but still had a net loss of $4.7 million.

Acton business technology provider Printer Support Corporate has been purchased by a Rhode Island firm.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute student Panagiotis Argyrakis' background as DJ, and his passion for music drove him to an innovative solution: an automated party lighting system.

The Worcester CleanTech Incubator has been awarded a $120,000 grant and has launched a partnership with Cambridge marketing firm Hubspot for Startups, the organization announced Monday.

Maynard communications equipment manufacturer Acacia Communications expects a significant financial impact after a Chinese company was banned from U.S. commerce.

Holliston biotech firm Biostage has landed another large private investment of $3.6 million as it continues to pursue growth in Asian markets.

The outdoor living history museum Old Sturbridge Village has turned the switch on a 5,400-panel solar energy system, adding a 21st century technology to a 19th century community.