Hottest Thing Arizona 2026

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart

The world’s first FDA-approved total artificial heart, the SynCardia device helps keep patients alive while they wait for a donor heart transplant. It replaces the heart’s two pumping chambers and keeps blood circulating through the body. Made by SynCardia Systems in Tucson.

Wireless SPC4® Load Indicating System

The SPC4® Load Indicating System helps operators monitor the tension in critical bolts and studs, either on site or remotely. Using analog, digital, wired or wireless sensors, the system can identify fasteners that have lost clamp load before they become a larger maintenance or safety issue. Made by Valley Forge and Bolt in Phoenix.

Hatch Chile Gatos Golden Ale

A golden ale brewed with roasted Hatch chiles, Hatch Chile Gatos delivers a bold aroma, mild flavor and just the right amount of heat. The beer won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Beer World Cup. Made by Fate Brewing Company in Scottsdale.