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Blickfeld is a Munich-based company that specializes in producing LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2017, Blickfeld's technology utilizes patented silicon MEMS mirrors along with commercial off-the-shelf components to create cost-effective laser range scanners. These sensors are designed to measure direct distance information in three dimensions, enabling high-definition geometric mapping and object detection. Blickfeld's innovative approach allows for the mass production of low-cost LiDAR systems that meet stringent automotive performance standards, making advanced technology accessible for the autonomous driving market.

4.screen GmbH, founded in 2020 and based in Munich, Germany, develops a digital platform that connects businesses with drivers through car screens. The company focuses on enhancing driver interactions by providing a standardized interface for real-time communication with drivers via its Mobility Experience Cloud. This technology allows car manufacturers and mobility service providers to integrate 4.screen APIs into their existing systems, enabling businesses, from local shops to global brands, to communicate directly with drivers. As a result, drivers gain frictionless access to a range of mobility services, encounter more relevant content, and enjoy value-added offerings such as sponsored parking and charging. The team at 4.screen comprises experts in automotive, marketing, and software, all dedicated to creating seamless driving experiences.

Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for self-driving vehicles. The company provides a range of products, including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and Kopernikus Middleware. Their technology is designed to facilitate the integration of autonomous driving capabilities into existing vehicles, allowing for the conversion of standard cars into self-driving models. Additionally, Kopernikus Automotive works with infrastructure to enhance production, logistics, repair, and parking processes through its advanced sensor technology and real-time wireless communication systems. This approach aims to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators in various sectors.

Enjoy Move Tech specializes in the research and development of high-performance computing software platforms tailored for smart cars and autonomous driving applications. The company focuses on creating intelligent driving application operating systems and artificial intelligence technologies that facilitate the integration of advanced driving solutions in vehicles. Central to its offerings is the self-developed EMOS middleware platform, which provides deterministic communication and scheduling capabilities. This platform has achieved TÜV Rheinland's ASIL D certification, ensuring high safety standards. Additionally, Enjoy Move Tech has developed a full-stack low-speed automatic driving algorithm known as the EM-Parking System, designed to operate effectively in various complex scenarios. The company's intelligent driving software and domain control solutions have reached mass production, reinforcing its position in the automotive technology sector.

Motovis specializes in the development of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle autonomy through artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. By leveraging deep learning algorithms, the company creates high-performance AI engines that enable vehicles to accurately perceive and reconstruct their surroundings, as well as localize objects in real-time. Collaborating with leading experts in artificial intelligence and benefiting from extensive experience in automotive electronics, Motovis aims to bridge the gap between traditional automotive systems and AI-driven solutions. The company's pioneering work in automotive-grade embedded vision systems positions it at the forefront of autonomous driving technology, contributing to safer driving experiences through innovative applications of AI.

AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.

Blickfeld is a Munich-based company that specializes in producing LiDAR sensors and detection software for autonomous mobility and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2017, Blickfeld's technology utilizes patented silicon MEMS mirrors along with commercial off-the-shelf components to create cost-effective laser range scanners. These sensors are designed to measure direct distance information in three dimensions, enabling high-definition geometric mapping and object detection. Blickfeld's innovative approach allows for the mass production of low-cost LiDAR systems that meet stringent automotive performance standards, making advanced technology accessible for the autonomous driving market.

AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.

Kopernikus Automotive GmbH, founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software for self-driving vehicles. The company provides a range of products, including development tools, the Kopernikus Retrofit Kit, the Kopernikus Drive-by-Wire system, and Kopernikus Middleware. Their technology is designed to facilitate the integration of autonomous driving capabilities into existing vehicles, allowing for the conversion of standard cars into self-driving models. Additionally, Kopernikus Automotive works with infrastructure to enhance production, logistics, repair, and parking processes through its advanced sensor technology and real-time wireless communication systems. This approach aims to increase efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve usability for facility operators in various sectors.

Recogni Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in the development of artificial intelligence-based cameras and processors aimed at real-time object identification. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Munich, Germany, Recogni focuses on creating high-performance, low-power inference processing solutions tailored for the automotive industry in both Germany and the U.S. The company’s technology integrates visual and depth sensor data to optimize performance, power efficiency, and visual range for autonomous vehicles. By providing scalable solutions for generative AI and intelligent autonomous platforms, Recogni enables clients to achieve advanced edge processing capabilities and enhances data center efficiency, ultimately supporting the growth of mobility markets.

AutoBrains is a developer of a visual intelligence platform designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of autonomous driving services. The platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence, employing signature-based representation structures and unsupervised learning methodologies to create a detailed understanding of the vehicle's surroundings. This technology supports various applications, including advanced driver assistance systems and vehicle localization, ultimately aiming to improve car safety and reduce casualties on global roadways. With a foundation of over 200 patents, AutoBrains' self-learning technology represents a significant advancement in automotive visual intelligence.

DigiLens is an innovator in holographic waveguide display technology for extended reality (XR).DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.

Kathrein Automotive is manufactures vehicle antennas. Its product portfolio comprises antenna systems for vehicle communication systems, multiple input multiple output antenna systems for optimized data-reception, and antenna systems for 5G frequency bands; high-frequency electronic products, such as compensators for mobile-data and V2X technology.

DigiLens is an innovator in holographic waveguide display technology for extended reality (XR).DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that delivers best-in-class solutions using a unique, low-cost contact-copy manufacturing process. DigiLens enables OEM partners to design and build XR-enabled devices for the global automobile, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military industries.

PlaxidityX, originally founded as Argus Cyber Security Ltd., a global leader in mobility cyber security, provides DevSecOps, vehicle protection and fleet protection technologies and services for automotive and mobility manufacturers. PlaxidityX’s solutions ensure that vehicle components, networks, and fleets are secured and compliant throughout their life cycle. PlaxidityX innovative methods and solutions are based on decades of cyber security and automotive research and have culminated in over 70 granted and pending patents. Founded in 2014, PlaxidityX is headquartered in Israel, with a global footprint in USA, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, Poland and India. Argus’ innovative methods and solutions are based on decades of cyber security and automotive research and have culminated in over 100 granted and pending patents. Founded in 2014, Argus is headquartered in Israel, with offices in USA, Germany, France, Japan, and Korea.

OTA Keys S.A., founded in 2014 and based in Zaventem, Belgium, develops a mobile application that enables users to unlock cars using their smartphones. As a subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft, the company specializes in cloud-based car-sharing technology. Its innovative solution allows car-sharing businesses and rental companies to utilize mobile phones as digital keys, offering a seamless and efficient method for vehicle access. This technology not only enhances convenience for users but also provides a secure and cost-effective approach to car sharing, catering to the evolving needs of the automotive rental market.

parkpocket is a smart data company enhancing transparency in the parking market. In real-time, car drivers are informed about vacant parking lots in car parks, prices, opening hours, electric vehicle charging stations and other features, and are finally navigated to the right location. parkpocket's parking solution can be integrated into different digital devices, services and connected car solutions. Thus, parkpocket adresses customers in sectors such as automotive, navigation, ICT and travelling.

Advanced Scientific Concepts, Inc (ASC) was founded in Santa Barbara, California by Dr. Roger Stettner in 1987 to focus on emerging technologies specifically related to enhanced imaging and applications. The company’s focus is 3D Flash LIDAR™ technologies and cameras. Today, unique real time 3D video cameras, built on ASC’s patented technology, collect full frames of 3D point cloud data per single laser pulse (Flash LIDAR), up to 60 frames per second. Capturing both range and intensity with these cameras allows for a wide range of uses for DOD, space, automotive, and other commercial applications. In 2012, ASC spun out a new company, ASCar, Inc. to focus solely on the automotive industry, resulting in the development of the G6 and Peregrine series of cameras. These cameras have set the bar for solid state time-of-flight cameras that are immune to sun interference, and can image through dust, smoke & fog or at night while using Class 1 eye-safe lasers for illumination. In 2015, the sale of AsCar Inc. was completed to a tier 1 automotive supplier. Their focus is to support the automotive industry and commercial business segments only. Advanced Scientific Concepts continues at the same Santa Barbara location as ASC LLC. Our focus is now entirely concentrated on Military, DOD, manned flight, and Space business segments. Innovative solutions continue with advancements in the technology with large format 320 X 320 FPAs that will provide significant improvements in resolution, and leveraging the new Peregrine and G6 products by ruggedizing for DOD applications where size, weight, power, and cost are critical.

Vinli is an automotive technology company that builds data intelligence solutions and services for the connected world. In just three years, the team has built the most advanced vehicle data computing platform, grown into the largest app ecosystem for the car, and secured global partnerships with significant players in the telecom and automotive industry. Vinli’s fully customizable platform has enabled sophisticated brands to easily engineer connected car services and capitalize on its vehicle data. The company finds the meaningful connections and correlations between data posts and increases the opportunity for monetization across the automotive value chain by consuming and normalizing behavioral, diagnostic, and contextual data with its proprietary cloud-based data intelligence system. It also provides customized application solutions that keep the automotive-based software competitive and relevant. Through finding and highlighting those hidden data relationships, it creates customized mobility solutions our partners can market and monetize through white-label offerings. Vinli was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Elektrobit Automotive GmbH is a prominent provider of embedded and connected software solutions for the automotive industry, headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Established in 1988, the company has over 35 years of experience and has developed software that powers more than five billion devices across over 600 million vehicles. Elektrobit specializes in a range of innovative offerings, including connected car infrastructure, human-machine interface technologies, navigation, driver assistance systems, electronic control units, and comprehensive software engineering services. Originally founded as 3Soft GmbH, it rebranded to Elektrobit Automotive GmbH in December 2006 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Continental Aktiengesellschaft.

Veyance Technologies, Inc. manufactures and markets engineered rubber products for industrial, automotive, and military markets.Veyance Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Goodyear Engineered Products and changed its name to Veyance Technologies, Inc. in August 2007

Omitec Group Ltd. designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic and test equipment to the automotive sector. It offers land and MG rover cables, aftermarket cables, accessories and consumables, diagnostic and emission testers, online catalogue, and diagnostic and emissions tools. The company also involves in developing diagnostic software; producing test equipment for original equipment manufacturers; providing designing services to electric car manufacturers; and offering products and services for various stages of the automotive product life cycle, including initial concept, design, manufacturing, sales, and after sales processes to dismantling and recycling.

Siemens VDO Automotive S.p.A. manufactures and distributes automotive electronics and electrical systems such as fuel injectors.