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3D Architech specializes in innovative metal manufacturing solutions using proprietary low-cost 3D printing technology. This enables enhanced design flexibility, improved sustainability, and increased versatility in metal component production.

FluxWorks specializes in the development and manufacturing of magnetic gears and integrated motors. Their products offer superior powertrain solutions, characterized by low weight, reliability, lubrication-free operation, and minimal maintenance costs.

Bio2Oil IVS is a mechanical or industrial engineering company specializes in hydrothermal liquefaction using profitable technology.

Founded in 2015, Heaboo is a technology company specializing in research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of standalone, passive devices that enhance hot water supply response time in taps or shower mixers. This improves energy and water efficiency in buildings.

Exomys is engaged in the development of passive and modular exoskeletons tailored for industrial applications, specifically designed to assist employees during prolonged periods of standing. The exoskeleton functions as a supportive mechanism, akin to a mobile chair, which alleviates the load on the legs by redistributing it to a mechanical structure, allowing users to shift between standing, sitting, and squatting positions seamlessly. This innovative design aims to prevent debilitating postures, thereby enabling workers to operate more efficiently and for extended durations without health complications. The mechanical components of Exomys' exoskeleton are discreetly integrated beneath work attire, enhancing user safety and comfort compared to traditional systems that are often cumbersome and intrusive. Overall, Exomys' technology seeks to improve workplace productivity while prioritizing employee well-being.

Silencions is a company focused on developing advanced acoustic technology aimed at significantly reducing noise pollution and vibration in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction equipment, and household items. Its innovative solutions utilize engineered, sub-wavelength periodic architecture to combat noise and vibration effectively. By leveraging the expertise of an interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers with international backgrounds, Silencions provides unique noise and vibration suppression capabilities, opening up new opportunities for clients seeking to address these issues across diverse applications.

Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.

MuZ Motion specializes in developing custom electric motors and motion systems, focusing on enhancing torque density and reducing size. Their patented field modulation motion systems enable clients to achieve efficient and compact motion control.

Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

MagnebotiX, founded in 2014 and based in Zurich, specializes in the development and production of advanced magnetic manipulation systems. The company focuses on creating magnetic field generators and micromagnetic agents, utilizing their extensive expertise in the field. Their innovative products are designed to facilitate both fundamental and applied scientific research, enabling users to perform complex micromanipulation tasks wirelessly. MagnebotiX’s systems are particularly valuable as untethered mechanical probes, allowing access to otherwise unreachable areas and enabling targeted cargo delivery for minimally invasive biological studies. By leveraging the transmission of power and guidance through applied magnetic fields, MagnebotiX supports a wide range of research applications in the field of magnetic phenomena and magnetic microrobots.

Ras Labs, LLC is a company that specializes in the development and production of Synthetic Muscle, a polymer-based material that mimics natural muscle movement through expansion and contraction in response to electric impulses. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, Ras Labs focuses on enhancing the interface between mechanical devices and humans. Its innovations are particularly beneficial in the fields of prosthetics, rehabilitative robotics, and protective devices. The company also manufactures robotic arm products that incorporate material science and data engineering to achieve precise motion in automation processes. These products feature tactile sensors that enable soft gripping of fragile objects, improving touch detection and location sensing in robotic grippers. Ras Labs aims to facilitate gentle grasping and adaptive responses in robotic applications, promoting more intuitive interactions between humans and machines.

Solar Engineering Solution (SES) offers breakthrough solar thermal technologies to deliver clean and cost-efficient cooling and heating solutions for commercial buildings. Heating, cooling, and hot water account for more than 40% of total energy use in buildings (over $170 B/yr), and represents 10% of US CO2 emission. Our solar thermal collector, smart control and other innovations, enable building owners to achieve payback within 3-5 years by a typical 85% reduction in energy operating costs.