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Rithmik Solutions Ltd. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for the mining industry, focusing on predictive maintenance for mobile mining equipment. Founded in 2017, Rithmik offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes equipment health by creating a virtual model of healthy assets, which runs alongside their physical counterparts. This system detects even minor deviations from optimal performance, providing clients with actionable insights to enhance equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs. By leveraging AI technology, Rithmik Solutions aims to optimize productivity and profitability for its clients in the mining sector.

FTEX is a Montreal-based start-up focused on developing advanced smart connected drive systems specifically for light electric vehicles. The company designs and produces the electronics, software, and applications that manage vehicle motors, all of which are interconnected in real-time through a cellular network to FTEX’s cloud platform. This system offers users a range of functionalities via the mobile EVionics operating system, including location tracking, usage monitoring, diagnostics, remote locking, collision detection, service alerts, and theft insurance. FTEX aims to promote the adoption of personal electric vehicles by providing innovative motor controllers that improve performance, extend range, and enhance the overall user experience through the application of cutting-edge technology and standards.

FTEX is a Montreal-based start-up focused on developing advanced smart connected drive systems specifically for light electric vehicles. The company designs and produces the electronics, software, and applications that manage vehicle motors, all of which are interconnected in real-time through a cellular network to FTEX’s cloud platform. This system offers users a range of functionalities via the mobile EVionics operating system, including location tracking, usage monitoring, diagnostics, remote locking, collision detection, service alerts, and theft insurance. FTEX aims to promote the adoption of personal electric vehicles by providing innovative motor controllers that improve performance, extend range, and enhance the overall user experience through the application of cutting-edge technology and standards.

Rithmik Solutions Ltd. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for the mining industry, focusing on predictive maintenance for mobile mining equipment. Founded in 2017, Rithmik offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes equipment health by creating a virtual model of healthy assets, which runs alongside their physical counterparts. This system detects even minor deviations from optimal performance, providing clients with actionable insights to enhance equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs. By leveraging AI technology, Rithmik Solutions aims to optimize productivity and profitability for its clients in the mining sector.

AEPONYX Inc. is a Montreal-based company that designs and manufactures fabless micro optical switch semiconductor chips. Founded in 2011, AEPONYX specializes in creating advanced photonic integrated circuits that leverage a combination of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and silicon photonics. These chips are specifically targeted for applications in fiber optic access to the Cloud and optical switching, facilitating enhanced tunability in both transmission and reception within pluggable transceivers. By integrating MEMS with silicon photonics, AEPONYX aims to deliver compact, high-speed, and energy-efficient solutions that support disaggregated switching systems and optical circuit switching. The company's patented technologies position it to contribute significantly to the evolution of optical communications, improving data capacity while reducing power consumption.

Electrobac Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in the disposal and recycling of electronic waste. It has developed a network of smart bins designed for the convenient collection of unwanted electronic equipment, facilitating the recovery and repackaging of small electronics. Electrobac aims to extend the lifecycle of electronic devices and promote sustainable practices by prioritizing reuse, repair, and refurbishment. The company serves both individual consumers and large businesses, assisting them in integrating circular economy principles into the management of their mobile devices.