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Gridwise develops a mobile application for gig economy drivers, empowering them with real-time insights to maximize earnings. Its platform offers demand alerts, passenger data tracking, mileage logging, tax deduction calculation, and performance reporting.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

ESTAT Actuation is a company founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches. These innovative clutches are designed to enhance the performance of robots and machinery by reducing the size and cost of actuators. By providing engineers with lightweight and low-power actuation hardware, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the capabilities and affordability of their robotic systems and machines.

Founded in 2013, Edge Case Research specializes in developing software products and safety systems for companies working on self-driving cars. They offer tools like Hologram for edge case detection and Switchboard for automated robustness testing. Their services also include embedded software best practices assessment and training. The company serves industries such as autonomous vehicles, robotics, consumer electronics, and industrial controls.

Gridwise develops a mobile application for gig economy drivers, empowering them with real-time insights to maximize earnings. Its platform offers demand alerts, passenger data tracking, mileage logging, tax deduction calculation, and performance reporting.