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CelLink Corporation is an innovative company based in Belmont, California, specializing in the development of flexible conductive backplanes and circuits designed for power electronics. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on applications that include batteries, light-emitting diodes, wire harnessing, and solar cells, among other devices that necessitate effective power transmission. By creating advanced backplane solutions, CelLink aims to enhance efficiency and performance across various electronic applications.

Jetcool Technologies Inc. specializes in the research and development of innovative cooling solutions for high-power electronics. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of cooling products, including microjet cooling modules designed for bare die, component, board, and system levels. Their technology, originally developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, utilizes small jets of fluid to effectively dissipate heat, making it suitable for industries such as defense, aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. Jetcool's focus on both customized solutions and stock products aims to enhance the performance and longevity of electronic devices while reducing heat generation and power consumption.

Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

Applied Spectra, Inc. provides laser ablation (LA) and laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments for isotopic analysis.

Titan Advanced Energy Solutions specializes in developing advanced battery management systems for lithium-ion batteries, leveraging patented ultrasound technology to enhance battery performance. Their flagship product, ionView, delivers over 99% accuracy in state-of-health and state-of-charge assessments, which leads to a minimum 20% increase in charge capacity and a 125% extension of battery life. The systems also offer real-time monitoring, safety controls, and cell-level balancing. Titan's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, energy storage, mobile devices, and battery manufacturing, ultimately supporting the electrification and decarbonization efforts for a sustainable future. Founded in 2016 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company was previously known as Titan Energy Analytics.

Their growing portfolio of products for light sources include the electronic pulsers to drive kicker, injectors and thermionic guns in the accelerator side, their Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers provide white, pink and mono feedback and control, and their direct detectors provide novel capabilities for soft, tender, and hard X-Ray experiments.

mHUB is an independent innovation center based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on hardtech and manufacturing. Established in 2013, it supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding physical product innovation. The organization serves over 270 startups and small businesses, leveraging a diverse talent pool that includes product designers, engineers, and industry experts. mHUB specializes in the development and manufacturing of various products, such as robotics, connected devices, sensors, energy technology, medical devices, smart buildings and cities, and unmanned vehicles. By providing a resource-rich environment, mHUB aims to facilitate the commercialization of new hardtech innovations, fostering the growth of new businesses, intellectual property, investment opportunities, and job creation within the manufacturing sector.

Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

SAFI-Tech, Inc. produces no-heat solders for use in electronics manufacturing and assembly. It offers No-heat SAC305 technology. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Ames, Iowa.

NexTC manufactures insulator and conductive oxide coatings for the energy and large area electronics markets. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon.

Nalu Scientific focuses on the development of advanced mixed-signal integrated circuits, particularly waveform digitizers, aimed at enhancing data acquisition in energy research. The company is recognized for its innovative contributions to particle tracking and time-of-flight measurements, which are essential for high-energy physics experiments. Nalu Scientific has received multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards from the Department of Energy to advance System-on-Chip front-end electronics for these applications. The company's staff has established strong collaborations with several U.S. national laboratories and has also engaged in international partnerships, including work with KEK in Japan, further expanding its impact in the field of particle detection technology.

Ecolectro makes materials that make clean fuels and chemicals. The company is commercializing a proprietary platform of novel polymers that are best in class, allowing its customers to produce devices that last longer and cost less. Ecolectro has defensible IP, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced personnel, and strong customer traction.

Ozark Integrated Circuits provides design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments.

mHUB is an independent innovation center based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on hardtech and manufacturing. Established in 2013, it supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem surrounding physical product innovation. The organization serves over 270 startups and small businesses, leveraging a diverse talent pool that includes product designers, engineers, and industry experts. mHUB specializes in the development and manufacturing of various products, such as robotics, connected devices, sensors, energy technology, medical devices, smart buildings and cities, and unmanned vehicles. By providing a resource-rich environment, mHUB aims to facilitate the commercialization of new hardtech innovations, fostering the growth of new businesses, intellectual property, investment opportunities, and job creation within the manufacturing sector.

Eonix is a manufacturer focused on developing semi-autonomous materials that streamline the design process for lithium-ion batteries. The company has introduced the ATLAS-system, an innovative research and development platform that significantly cuts down the time and costs associated with creating new materials. This system allows for the rapid design of drop-in compatible electrolyte solutions that enhance energy density and support higher voltage operations. By addressing specific challenges faced by electric vehicles, grid storage, and hybrid defense systems, Eonix aims to facilitate the adoption of clean technology and advance the performance of next-generation energy storage solutions.

Their growing portfolio of products for light sources include the electronic pulsers to drive kicker, injectors and thermionic guns in the accelerator side, their Diamond Beam Position Monitors and electrometers provide white, pink and mono feedback and control, and their direct detectors provide novel capabilities for soft, tender, and hard X-Ray experiments.

Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting, and semiconductor solutions for wireless and power applications.

Nanosys, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing quantum dot technology to enhance high-definition viewing experiences in the display industry. Founded in 2001 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a range of products, including Quantum Dot Concentrate material, quantum dot nanomaterials, and Quantum Dot Enhancement films. These products improve color performance and brightness in a variety of consumer electronics, such as tablets, televisions, smartphones, and automotive interiors. Nanosys' quantum dot technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs, and has been integrated into over 20 million devices across more than 400 unique products. The company also explores applications of its nanotechnology in areas beyond displays, such as agriculture.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of semiconductor processing equipment essential for integrated circuit fabrication. The company offers a range of products, including medium current systems like the single wafer VIISta 900XP series, as well as high current and high energy ion implanters such as the VIISta HCS series and VIISta HE. Varian's equipment, including the VIISta PLAD tools, is utilized by semiconductor manufacturers primarily in North America, Europe, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Varian plays a significant role in the semiconductor industry, providing critical technology for the production of semiconductor chips.

Veeco Instruments Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of thin film process equipment used in the production and development of electronic devices worldwide. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Plainview, New York, the company specializes in various technologies, including ion beam deposition, laser annealing, and metal organic chemical vapor deposition systems. Veeco serves a diverse range of markets through its three main segments: LED & Solar Process Equipment, Data Storage Process Equipment, and Metrology. The LED & Solar segment focuses on systems for high brightness light emitting diodes and solar cells, while the Data Storage segment provides equipment for creating thin film magnetic heads used in hard drives. The Metrology segment designs instruments that offer critical surface measurements for research and production, enabling customers in semiconductor and data storage industries to monitor their manufacturing processes effectively. Veeco's products are utilized by manufacturers, research centers, and universities, supporting the ongoing advancement of microelectronic components such as power electronics, laser diodes, and MEMS devices.

Giner Electrochemical Systems, LLC (GES) is a subsidiary of Giner, Inc., established May 2000, as an arms-length alliance between Giner, Inc. and General Motors Corporation (GM). GES is an independent business, majority-owned, controlled and operated by Giner, Inc. The alliance with GM allows us to help develop commercially-viable fuel cells for the next generation of transportation and stationary power systems. GES is also focused on the development and commercialization of related electrochemical technologies, including electrolyzers, sensors and capacitors for a range of applications.

Aptiv's signal and power solutions segment supplies components and systems that make up a vehicle's electrical system, including wiring assemblies and harnesses, connectors, electrical centers, and hybrid electrical systems. The advanced safety and user experience segment provides body controls, infotainment and connectivity systems, passive and active safety electronics, advanced driver-assist technologies, and displays, as well as the development of software for these systems. In 2023, Aptiv's top 10 customers accounted for 54% of revenue, all of which were less than 10%. Historically, General Motors, Stellantis, Ford, and Volkswagen, have been the firms largest customers.more