Colorado Chamber Announces Finalists for 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Colorado

DENVER, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Chamber of Commerce announced the top 10 finalists for its fifth annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition presented by PNC Bank. View a teaser video of the finalists here.

"Colorado manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, and this year's finalists are a great example of the innovation happening across our state," said Loren Furman, president and CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. "From technology supporting astronauts in space and first responders on the ground to advances in health care, robotics, aviation and outdoor recreation, these products showcase the rich diversity of Colorado manufacturing."

The finalists were chosen by an independent selection committee that reviewed and assessed each nomination. The finalists will be honored at the Colorado Chamber's Coolest Thing Awards Banquet on November 12, where the 2026 winner will be announced and presented with the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado trophy. The Chamber will also announce the runner-up and a "People's Choice" award based on online votes cast on the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado website at coolestthingcolorado.com.

The Coolest Thing Made in Colorado top 10 finalists are as follows:

1. Carbon Core Brick by Summit Brick
2. Cheetah Automated 3D Inspection System by Cheetah Engineering LLC
3. Collaborative Robot Welding and Cutting Systems by Vectis Automation
4. EarthRoamer LTx by EarthRoamer
5. LavaBox Portable Campfire by LavaBox
6. MEGA FlackTek Mixer by FlackTek LLC
7. OnMed CareStation® by OnMed
8. RoGO DropBlock by RoGO Communications
9. Spirit SE-1 Light-Sport Aircraft by Spirit Engineering
10. Ventilation Oxygen Loop Fan by Barber-Nichols

This year's finalists are announced during Manufacturing Month, an annual celebration of the manufacturers and workers that drive economic growth across Colorado. Manufacturing is a major contributor to the state's economy, with more than 5,000 manufacturing firms employing roughly 150,000 Coloradans and contributing more than $31 billion to the state's economic output. Throughout October, the Colorado Chamber is proud to join manufacturers and partners across the state in recognizing the industry's impact and highlighting the opportunities ahead for Colorado manufacturing.

Learn more about the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest and register for the banquet on November 12 at https://cochamber.com/event/2026-coolest-thing-made-awards-banquet-presented-by-pnc-bank/.

SOURCE Colorado Chamber of Commerce