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WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.

Part of the well-established Louisiana Technical College system, Delgado Community College in Harvey, Louisiana, offers trusted training in industrial and technical fields. Barbering, Cosmetology, Carpentry, Electrical Lineman Technology, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Machine Tool Technology and Welding are just some of the offerings at Delgado. More than 70 years old, the Louisiana Technical College system has had time to grow roots and expand not only regionally, but also in its academics and technologies. Consequently, LTC is always refining its programs to include the most up-to-date technologies and learning methods. One way that LTC has done this is through comprehensive, real-world training, teaching students through the actual performance of their trade. As part of its mission to serve as many students as possible, LTC does its best to provide financial aid to qualifying students. There are also certain tuition waivers for those experiencing financial hardship. Admissions requirements include proof of a high school diploma or GED and the passing of an entrance exam.

Hyprlift is developing an advanced elevator system specifically designed for skyscraper-class buildings. The company's innovative cabs function as self-propelled, high-performance electric vehicles that operate independently of traditional fixed shafts. This technology allows the elevators to navigate autonomously through multiple shafts, significantly improving the efficiency and convenience of passenger transport within tall structures. By reimagining elevator design and functionality, Hyprlift aims to enhance the experience of moving within high-rise buildings.

Artimus Robotics focuses on advancing robotics and automation through innovative motion technology that mimics life-like movement. The company has developed a system that utilizes electrostatic forces to manipulate hydraulic fluid, resulting in soft and flexible structures capable of various actuation modes simultaneously. This technology aims to enhance productivity and improve quality of life by providing clients with actuators that are controllable, silent, and efficient. Through its efforts, Artimus Robotics is contributing to the evolution of a new generation of robots and machines.

OffWorld is focused on developing advanced modular robots designed for use in the mining, infrastructure, and space sectors. The company utilizes a proprietary artificial intelligence-powered platform that facilitates multi-robot swarm behaviors and collective intelligence, allowing for enhanced operation in extreme and unstructured environments. This innovative approach aims to address critical operational challenges, enabling clients to significantly boost productivity and cost efficiency while improving employee health and safety and reducing their carbon footprint. OffWorld's technology is tailored to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical applications across various industries.

Zsense Systems provides integrated technology and communications for critical fluid and lubrication systems. Their solutions leverage passion and expertise in inductive pulse, oil analysis, reliability, sensors, materials, engineering, and data science.

Grain Weevil develops a robotic solution aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in grain management. This robot is specifically designed for tasks within grain bins, such as leveling grain, breaking crusts, conducting inspections, and feeding grain into extraction augers. By automating these processes, Grain Weevil enables farmers and agricultural organizations to increase management frequency, reduce labor costs, and minimize losses due to spoilage. The technology helps ensure safer working conditions around grain bins, allowing farmers to store grains for extended periods while mitigating long-term risks associated with grain management.

Ambi Robotics is an artificial intelligence and robotics company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California. The company focuses on developing advanced AI-powered robotic systems aimed at enhancing e-commerce operations and simplifying supply chain processes. Ambi Robotics offers a range of innovative solutions, including a robotic put wall, a configurable modular kitting line, and a sophisticated robot operating system that utilizes simulation-to-reality technology. These systems are designed to improve operational accuracy and efficiency while helping clients reduce costs, ultimately allowing human workers to focus on more complex tasks.

Aqueduct Fluidics develops automation solutions for physical and life sciences research that fit on a laboratory benchtop. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Lambda Function provides software that leverages advanced analytics and machine learning on real-time process parameter data from CNC machines and combines it with contextual data to support effective decision-making, enabling machine shops to increase productivity and increase the level of machining autonomy.

GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.

Revolute Robotics builds inspection and surveillance robots to collect data where never before possible. The company's Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive to multiply operating time.

Owl Autonomous Imaging delivers Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ solutions to industrial and automotive mobility markets to dramatically enhance safety day or night and in all weather conditions. Thermal Ranging™ is a new 3D modality that uses optical fusion and novel deep learning techniques to extract dense range maps from radiated heat signatures, without requiring illumination. Owl was co-founded by Chuck Gershman. Mr. Gershman has 30 years of semiconductor industry experience in executive management, marketing, engineering, business development, sales, consulting and executive advising. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Gershman has been a member of the executive team of five startups, three of which as CEO/COO. He has had successful exits with acquisitions by Intel and PMC-Sierra. Further company information can be found at www.owlai.us

AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.

WiLO Networks focuses on creating an innovative low-power sensor network platform that utilizes wake-up radio technology to facilitate continuous, low-latency communication while enhancing battery longevity and reducing electronic waste. This technology is particularly applicable in high-density deployments, especially within precision agriculture, where it aims to optimize sensor node installations using minimal battery power or energy harvesting. By improving the feasibility of sensor deployments in challenging environments, WiLO Networks seeks to support various Internet of Things (IoT) applications across multiple industries, including warehousing, healthcare, and retail. The company’s solutions are designed to enhance sustainability and economic growth by increasing operational efficiency and crop yields while lowering costs for farmers and other users.

Modular Science aims to automate ninety nine percent of the processes involved in vegetable farming with modular machines for agriculture.

Kinetica Labs' Motion Capture technology converts a video to accurate posture data that can be used to assess ergonomic risks in the workplace without the need for markers, suits, or sensors.

Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company established in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm specializes in developing AI-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. These robots assist in various tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing advanced automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics processes for its clients.

Weav3D Inc. develops and commercializes advanced composite forming technology originally created at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Established in 2017 and based in Norcross, Georgia, the company specializes in automated processes that integrate weaving with composite consolidation. This innovative approach significantly reduces waste, cycle time, and material handling costs. Weav3D's manufacturing capabilities include continuous lamination, D-LFT compression molding, and injection molding, allowing for the production of lightweight structural composite parts. The technology enables businesses to fabricate optimized lattice structures and offers a cost reduction of up to 75% compared to traditional carbon fiber composites, making it particularly suitable for high-volume and cost-sensitive applications.

Canopii is a producer of healthy and locally grown farm products, focusing on making them affordable and accessible through environmentally conscious practices. The company employs end-to-end labor automation and energy management systems to automate the entire food-growing process. By remotely controlling each farm, Canopii addresses the unpredictability and inefficiencies typically associated with industrial agriculture. This innovative approach enables the establishment of turn-key urban farms that reduce costs and streamline operations, contributing to a reliable and sustainable network of farms within local communities.

Ubiros specializes in the production of food-grade robotic grippers designed for automation in the food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Their innovative electrically actuated soft grippers, such as the gentle flex module, gentle duo, and gentle pro, enable precise handling of fragile objects without causing damage. These grippers operate without an external air source, which reduces costs, complexity, and noise typically associated with traditional pneumatic or vacuum systems. By utilizing materials like polyurethane, Ubiros provides effective control over gripping force and movement, facilitating the automation of material handling in non-traditional industries.

Nanomatronix operates an engineering platform that specializes in biotechnology, microelectronics, and nanotechnology. The company provides solutions tailored for the healthcare, energy, and defense sectors by facilitating the design, prototyping, packaging, screening, qualification, and production of application-specific integrated circuits, hybrid microcircuits, and fiber optic networking transceivers. Their focus on advanced technologies enables the transition of innovative biomedical, chemical processing, microelectronics, nanomaterials, and photonics technologies, supporting clients in creating effective products suitable for both standard and harsh environments.

Revolute Robotics builds inspection and surveillance robots to collect data where never before possible. The company's Hybrid Mobility Robot (HMR) can safely fly in confined spaces and drive to multiply operating time.

MAIA Analytica specializes in providing intelligent software and services aimed at optimizing wastewater treatment processes. The company develops real-time analytical tools that leverage artificial intelligence to assist operators in making proactive decisions. Their offerings include optimized recommendations, data management, process optimization, business insights, and performance tracking. Additionally, MAIA Analytica focuses on custom, site-specific software solutions that enhance operational efficiency and facilitate operator training through gamified programs. By enabling rapid prototyping, scaling, and deployment of these intelligent tools, MAIA Analytica supports wastewater operations in efficiently safeguarding waterways while ensuring effective business management and facility-specific training.

ThruWave produces millimeter wave imaging technology designed for markets including robotics, construction, and quality control. The company's low-cost sensors for commercial and industrial applications use patent-pending radar signal processing innovations and GPU accelerated image reconstruction techniques. Its technology lowers risk by imaging the internal structure of walls, ceilings, and floors that enable construction professionals to work faster. ThruWave was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Box Robotics is a mobile robotics startup focused on enhancing warehouse and manufacturing automation through advanced technology. The company specializes in developing an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) perception stack that utilizes high-definition maps, three-dimensional LiDAR, and deep learning. Their products significantly improve AGV localization, planning, and object detection capabilities, allowing for faster and safer operation. By creating voxel layers in HD maps and enabling precise object localization, Box Robotics achieves a higher level of scene understanding, which contributes to safer vehicle operation and efficient path replanning. This innovation not only enhances AGV speed and safety but also increases overall vehicle throughput, making it a valuable asset for clients in the automation sector.

GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.

Legov Systems Group, founded in 2018 and located in Boise, Idaho, specializes in the development of scalable power systems that utilize smart materials to harvest energy. The company focuses on enhancing energy recovery from low-grade waste heat, particularly in industrial settings such as combined heat and power installations, metal manufacturing, chemical processing, and industrial boilers. By improving the efficiency of energy recovery in these facilities, Legov Systems Group enables clients to reduce operational costs, lower energy demands, and enhance sustainability efforts.

GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative hardware platforms and tools for genomic sample handling. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology originally created at Cornell University, the company specializes in high-efficiency processing of cellular material. Inso Biosciences aims to enhance applications in long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance. Their platform facilitates the separation and isolation of cellular components, thereby supporting healthcare and biotech companies in their biological sample preparation needs.

Owl Autonomous Imaging delivers Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ solutions to industrial and automotive mobility markets to dramatically enhance safety day or night and in all weather conditions. Thermal Ranging™ is a new 3D modality that uses optical fusion and novel deep learning techniques to extract dense range maps from radiated heat signatures, without requiring illumination. Owl was co-founded by Chuck Gershman. Mr. Gershman has 30 years of semiconductor industry experience in executive management, marketing, engineering, business development, sales, consulting and executive advising. A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Gershman has been a member of the executive team of five startups, three of which as CEO/COO. He has had successful exits with acquisitions by Intel and PMC-Sierra. Further company information can be found at www.owlai.us

Aqueduct Fluidics develops automation solutions for physical and life sciences research that fit on a laboratory benchtop. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Vimaan is a computer vision and AI solution company focused on enhancing inventory management in warehouses. By automating and digitizing inventory tasks, Vimaan addresses the challenges associated with maintaining accurate stock levels. Their suite of products includes solutions for various applications, such as dock tracking, storage management, and order picking. These tools are designed to support warehousing and logistics companies, ultimately enabling clients to improve the efficiency of their supply chains. Vimaan aims to streamline processes from receiving and storing items to order fulfillment and shipping, thus facilitating better inventory control in a range of industries.

Emvolon is a technology company developing a platform for distributed chemical production from resources that otherwise would be wasted. Its platform converts wasted natural gas at flare sites into usable chemicals for use in a broad array of industrial applications or as a fuel. The team is reimagining mass-produced diesel engines as miniature chemical reactors that can efficiently and effectively provide communities the raw materials they need, without building massive refineries and chemical plants. The process enables economically attractive small plants by exchanging economies of mass production for economies of scale.

Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative hardware platforms and tools for genomic sample handling. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology originally created at Cornell University, the company specializes in high-efficiency processing of cellular material. Inso Biosciences aims to enhance applications in long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance. Their platform facilitates the separation and isolation of cellular components, thereby supporting healthcare and biotech companies in their biological sample preparation needs.

ThermoAI uses patent-pending proprietary machine learning algorithms to optimize the total processes of industrial combustion. How does the moisture content effect reaction temperatures? How does falling atmospheric pressure impact the amount of fuel needed? What is the exact optimal level of air intake to ensure perfect combustion? Our systems constantly monitor all factors and are constantly optimizing levels to keep a close to perfect combustion. Saving fuel, increasing energy output, increasing the lifetime value of expensive parts, and lowering emissions.

Heat Inverse specializes in developing innovative cooling systems tailored for hot climates. The company offers advanced air-sealed cooling systems featuring moisture-tight electronics enclosures that maintain consistent temperatures within a 0.5 degree Celsius range. Additionally, Heat Inverse provides wireless temperature sensor networks powered by a low-energy supply, allowing manufacturers to enhance operational efficiency without significant costs. Their technology utilizes thin-film materials that achieve passive cooling with zero energy input, controlling the microstructure of hyper-emitters to effectively dissipate heat from outdoor surfaces. These durable, polymer-based films are designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of various outdoor systems affected by high temperatures.

SkyMul is an Atlanta-based robotics company that specializes in developing industrial manipulation drones aimed at transforming the construction industry. The company focuses on automating physically demanding tasks traditionally performed manually on concrete construction sites, significantly enhancing efficiency and productivity. Its flagship product, SkyTy, consists of a swarm of modular drones capable of autonomously flying over rebar installations to tie intersections. This innovative technology is designed to handle flat rebar configurations such as slabs, bridge decks, and continuously reinforced pavements, and is scalable to meet varying project demands. By utilizing advanced computer vision capabilities, SkyMul's drones can quickly identify rebar intersections without the need for CAD files or manual programming, allowing construction companies to operate in parallel and increase overall throughput.

Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biomanufacturing company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers a cloud-based platform for scientists to conduct, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on automating bioprocesses to help biotech firms optimize their manufacturing processes and expedite product development. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud data monitoring, Culture Biosciences enhances the efficiency of fermentation and bioreactor operations, allowing researchers to achieve results more rapidly than with traditional methods.

Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.

ActiveMEMS is a technology startup focused on commercializing advanced micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies developed at the University of Michigan. The company leverages proprietary design and manufacturing innovations to provide solutions for wireless sensing applications across various sectors, including industrial monitoring, vehicle instrumentation, smart buildings, and wearable devices. ActiveMEMS is dedicated to creating high-performance micro transducers and energy harvesters, catering to the growing demand for energy-autonomous wireless sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. To achieve this, the company is developing new microfabrication technologies that allow for the wafer-scale integration of high-quality smart materials into microsystems. Their core technology platform not only supports energy harvesting but also extends to applications such as high-resolution ultrasound transceiver arrays for biomedical imaging, as well as micro-speakers, microphones, and haptic-feedback transducers for consumer electronics.

Fullmoon Sensors designs and deploys intelligent chemical sensing networks for continuous monitoring of airborne chemicals. The company develops solutions for sensing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere. Their patented microfabricated sensors can differentiate, speciate, and quantify VOCs while operating at low power (USB connection). Fullmoon Senors was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA.

MicroSilicon Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing custom integrated sensors for use in extreme environments. Founded in 2015 and based in Katy, Texas, the company is developing a permanent online electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) sensor aimed at addressing critical flow assurance challenges in the oil and gas sector. This innovative IoT sensor is equipped with data processing and AI-driven analytics software hosted on the Cloud, providing real-time monitoring capabilities. The EPR sensor plays a vital role in the oil industry by mitigating asphaltene deposition, a significant issue that can lead to costly operational challenges. MicroSilicon has gained recognition in the industry, being a finalist or recipient of several awards from organizations such as ADIPEC, iChemE, and S&P Global, and has been acknowledged in the startup community by entities like Rice Alliance and the Society of Production Engineers.

AMBOTS Inc. specializes in advancing swarm 3D printing and assembly technologies, focusing on automating manufacturing processes through a fleet of smart, autonomous mobile robots. This innovative approach allows for the collaborative execution of tasks similar to how bees or wasps construct their nests. By leveraging these robots, AMBOTS aims to manufacture a wide range of products, from everyday items to larger infrastructures, based on digital models and on-demand requirements. The company's technology is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, facilitating a smoother transition to fully autonomous manufacturing for its clients.

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.

Mirada Technologies, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing advanced LiDAR components essential for enhancing driver safety and autonomy in vehicles. The company focuses on creating critical technologies such as laser scanning and detector systems, which are integral to various applications, including optical sorting and industrial vision systems. Mirada's flagship product is a state-of-the-art laser scanner that offers superior ranging distance, field of view, reliability, and scalability. By providing cost-effective solutions, Mirada enables businesses to improve their optical measurement systems, ultimately contributing to the reduction of automotive accidents and fatalities.

Kytopen is a developer of a cell therapy platform that focuses on the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging immune cells. The company's innovative technology integrates microfluidics and automation to streamline the delivery process, making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Kytopen's automated cell engineering platform enables researchers to produce healthy and functional engineered cells rapidly, maintaining their health and functionality. By combining continuous fluid flow with electric fields, Kytopen enhances the efficiency of payload delivery to primary cells, supporting advancements in biology and paving the way for innovative cell and gene therapies.

Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.

Manifold Robotics specializes in developing advanced drone technology that enhances safety and simplifies operations in complex environments. The company focuses on creating technical payloads that utilize electromagnetic fields (EMF) from power lines as a navigational aid, allowing drones to navigate autonomously along electric utility rights-of-way. This innovative approach enables automated power line inspections, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs by up to 50%. By facilitating beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight, Manifold Robotics provides practical solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of drones, making them safer and more effective for various industries.

Atheraxon focuses on improving safety, efficiency, and automation across industrial, logistics, and construction sites by providing enhanced spatial visibility for managers and operators. The company leverages its advanced Theia mm-wave radar technology to achieve real-time, precise, and cost-effective localization of personnel, assets, and equipment. Additionally, Atheraxon employs fifth-generation radio-frequency identification technology, which eliminates the need for cumbersome battery changes and enhances accuracy to within five centimeters. The company’s innovative tracking platform features sticker-like tags that can be easily applied to various items, allowing clients to maintain smaller infrastructure, reduce downtime, and lower liability risks. Through these solutions, Atheraxon aims to streamline workflows, facilitate prompt exception notifications, and deliver comprehensive analytics for improved operational management.

Ampere Scientific focuses on enhancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing monitoring and control systems for the vacuum arc remelting process, utilizing a combination of sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite. Their technology is designed to identify safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and to improve arc distribution. By offering advanced capabilities in process monitoring and multi-physics computational modeling, Ampere Scientific enables clients to implement integrated measurement systems effectively, fostering continuous improvements in alloy production.

Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.

Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.

Kraenion is an applied machine learning company developing a visual cortex for machines that interact with the physical world. Their vision algorithms, stereo camera technology, sensors and compute hardware together deliver integrated perception solutions for robotics and industrial machinery. The company was founded in 2017 by Dr. Binu Mathew and is located in Silicon Valley.

Realtime Robotics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced motion planning and control processors that enable robots and autonomous vehicles to react instantaneously to their surroundings. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a collision-free motion planning platform that allows for safe operation of single or multiple robots in unstructured environments. Their specialized RapidPlan processor generates safe motion plans in microseconds, effectively eliminating the trade-off between speed and safety in automation. This innovative technology accommodates real-time changes in dynamic environments, enabling robots to navigate around both known static objects and other moving entities while performing various tasks. By addressing the limitations of traditional automation, Realtime Robotics is broadening the applications of robotics across industries and facilitating the adoption of autonomous vehicles.

Vimaan is a computer vision and AI solution company focused on enhancing inventory management in warehouses. By automating and digitizing inventory tasks, Vimaan addresses the challenges associated with maintaining accurate stock levels. Their suite of products includes solutions for various applications, such as dock tracking, storage management, and order picking. These tools are designed to support warehousing and logistics companies, ultimately enabling clients to improve the efficiency of their supply chains. Vimaan aims to streamline processes from receiving and storing items to order fulfillment and shipping, thus facilitating better inventory control in a range of industries.

At TAMOSI we have developed industry-leading technologies designed to change the way we think of computing, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.

Brown Engineers is an engineering design consultancy company. Brown Engineers perform mechanical, electrical, and automation engineering. Their services include power distribution for industrial plants high voltage, medium voltage, and low voltage, cooling loop systems and chiller plants, and radio and cellular telemetry.

Kytopen is a developer of a cell therapy platform that focuses on the non-viral delivery of molecules into challenging immune cells. The company's innovative technology integrates microfluidics and automation to streamline the delivery process, making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Kytopen's automated cell engineering platform enables researchers to produce healthy and functional engineered cells rapidly, maintaining their health and functionality. By combining continuous fluid flow with electric fields, Kytopen enhances the efficiency of payload delivery to primary cells, supporting advancements in biology and paving the way for innovative cell and gene therapies.

ThruWave produces millimeter wave imaging technology designed for markets including robotics, construction, and quality control. The company's low-cost sensors for commercial and industrial applications use patent-pending radar signal processing innovations and GPU accelerated image reconstruction techniques. Its technology lowers risk by imaging the internal structure of walls, ceilings, and floors that enable construction professionals to work faster. ThruWave was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced sensor technology solutions for precise surface measurements. The company has developed the GelSight benchtop scanner, which captures the surface geometry of various materials and accurately measures rigid objects across a wide range of scales. Their innovative technology allows for detailed three-dimensional visualization and measurement, revealing features that are not discernible to the naked eye, and providing dimensional accuracy to single-digit microns. GelSight's products are utilized in diverse sectors, including aerospace, electronics, and forensics, as well as in academic and research environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight continues to enhance its offerings while addressing the evolving surface measurement needs of its clients.

Tech4Imaging is a leading developer of non-invasive imaging technology aimed at commercial and industrial applications. The company specializes in creating advanced instrumentation that provides critical information for optimizing and automating processes in challenging conditions where traditional tools may fail. Central to their innovation is proprietary capacitance-based imaging technology, specifically Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT), developed in collaboration with researchers from The Ohio State University. This technology addresses complex multiphase flow challenges encountered in various industries. Tech4Imaging holds over 15 patents and has published more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, underscoring its commitment to research and development. The company offers a range of products, including acquisition hardware, sensors, and software, alongside consultation services, all designed to enhance industrial process visualization and efficiency. Through strong partnerships and a focus on core values, Tech4Imaging continues to advance its technological offerings and expand its impact in the industry.

Mirada Technologies, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing advanced LiDAR components essential for enhancing driver safety and autonomy in vehicles. The company focuses on creating critical technologies such as laser scanning and detector systems, which are integral to various applications, including optical sorting and industrial vision systems. Mirada's flagship product is a state-of-the-art laser scanner that offers superior ranging distance, field of view, reliability, and scalability. By providing cost-effective solutions, Mirada enables businesses to improve their optical measurement systems, ultimately contributing to the reduction of automotive accidents and fatalities.

Culture Biosciences, Inc. is a biomanufacturing company based in South San Francisco, California, that offers a cloud-based platform for scientists to conduct, monitor, and analyze bioreactor experiments. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on automating bioprocesses to help biotech firms optimize their manufacturing processes and expedite product development. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud data monitoring, Culture Biosciences enhances the efficiency of fermentation and bioreactor operations, allowing researchers to achieve results more rapidly than with traditional methods.

Integrated Protein Technologies specializes in workflow automation solutions for protein and oligonucleotide analysis. The company has developed the samplestream platform, which transforms complex intact biomolecule workflows into user-friendly sample-to-answer systems. This platform is designed for demanding applications in biopharma, laboratory-developed testing, and in vitro diagnostics, achieving a throughput of up to four samples per minute with user-friendly software. Additionally, Integrated Protein Technologies has created a proteomics system that significantly reduces the cost per analysis, facilitating the measurement of peptides and intact proteins. This system enables broad deployment across various fields, including basic research, food safety, and biologic development, thereby enhancing the accessibility of protein measurement.

Chaos Prime industrializes AI. The company’s EdgeOps software platform combines big data and Artificial Intelligence to enable system designers to deploy Prescriptive Maintenance and Analytics for Operational Technology. It predicts and prescribes outcomes to help industrial firms reduce and eliminate unplanned equipment downtime and increase yield. Prescriptive Analytics will allow firms to go from using forecasted/planned events to now using actual events to make real-time adjustment to production, shipments, machine downtime in order to optimize their supply chains and optimize outcomes. The EdgeOps platform provides digital core for new and legacy industrial equipment safely and at scale.

PAX Scientific, Inc. is an engineering research and product design company based in San Rafael, California, specializing in fluid dynamics. Founded in 1997, the company develops solutions for various fluid-related industrial challenges, focusing on air-handling technologies such as fans and blowers, as well as marine hull designs. PAX Scientific also addresses water and wastewater management and industrial mixing technologies. Its innovative equipment is designed to minimize turbulence, reduce friction and noise, and enhance heat transfer, ultimately providing energy-efficient alternatives that improve performance. The company markets its fan designs through licensing agreements across various sectors, including industrial, domestic, computer, and automotive markets.

Adnoviv LLC is a technology research company located in Honolulu, Hawaii, specializing in the development and commercialization of intelligent sensors and systems for various applications, including industrial, security, and biomedical fields. With a team boasting over 20 years of experience in engineering research and product development, Adnoviv is recognized as a leader in non-invasive physiological sensors. The company's innovative occupancy sensor technology enhances human presence detection, promoting optimal energy savings by utilizing a Doppler radar sensor node. This system effectively minimizes false positive alarms and supports remote control functionality, catering to the needs of its diverse clientele in different sectors.

Atomnaut is a developer of advanced microscopy technology, specifically a 3D atomic resolution microscope that utilizes unique projection technology to accurately identify and detect the position of atoms in three-dimensional space. This innovative tool enables detailed imaging, analysis, sequencing, and design at the atomic level, allowing scientists to understand and manipulate materials more effectively. The company specializes in materials engineering and offers a range of advanced materials, including silicon transistors, high-strength steels, nanowires, quantum dots, tungsten alloys suitable for fusion or aerospace applications, and nanostructured light and strong aluminum alloys. Atomnaut's technology supports a variety of scientific and engineering applications, pushing the boundaries of materials research and development.

Lupine Labs specializes in the design, development, and integration of automated manufacturing processes. Thier expertise is in material science and machine automation, two skill sets that work well with cutting edge manufacturing. They work with manufacturing teams to develop and build production ready tools that push the limits of science and technology.

Qelzal Corporation, based in La Jolla, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-driven systems for object and activity recognition. The company's product offerings include the Perception Appliance, which enhances the capabilities of autonomous vehicles and robots, and an image-free sensing system that utilizes brain-inspired artificial intelligence. Qelzal's technology significantly improves the safety and efficiency of commercial drones, enabling them to fly autonomously in near-earth environments without the risk of collisions. The company's solutions target various sectors, including building automation, security, mobile robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Qelzal is committed to advancing obstacle avoidance systems and fostering innovation in the realm of autonomous technology.

BirdBrain Technologies LLC is devoted to cultivating creativity and computational thinking by providing flexible and inspiring products that engage students & teachers in programming and robotics. BirdBrain is the maker of the Finch Robot and the Hummingbird Robotics Kit. The Finch is a small robot designed to inspire and delight students learning computer science by providing them a tangible physical representation of their coding. The Hummingbird is a kit that allows students to create and program robots built from electronic components and craft materials. Their products have been used by tens of thousands of students to explore computer programming, learn poetry, host robot petting zoos, create combined physical & virtual games, and much, much more! BirdBrain Technologies is proud to be located in Pittsburgh, PA, also known as Roboburgh due to its fantastic assemblage of robotics companies and research. Much of that research goes on at the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute, from where BirdBrain Technologies emerged. The Finch and the Hummingbird were initially developed to support parallel research projects at Carnegie Mellon’s CREATE Lab. Our founder’s Ph.D thesis discusses the design process and philosophy behind the research leading to the creation of the Finch and Hummingbird, which stemmed from a desire to expand the concept of robotics, making it more universally appealing. A large part of our mission is to support educators interested in introducing or furthering computer science, engineering, and making in and out of the classroom. Our products are good tools in support of this mission, but they are worthless without the work of thousands of teaching professionals and volunteers. Let us know how they can support you and your students, through product improvements, curricular materials, new tutorials, professional development, or any other way. Together, they can bring more creativity, computational thinking, and fun to kids around the world!

Harvest CROO, LLC is a technology company specializing in the development of robotic harvesters for the agricultural industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Plant City, Florida, the company aims to address the labor shortage in agriculture through automation. Its innovative solutions include a live harvester pick monitoring system, real-time performance tracking, and data analytics tools, which provide growers with valuable insights for informed decision-making. By fully automating the harvesting process, Harvest CROO Robotics supports farmers in enhancing efficiency and productivity throughout their operations.

Innovas Technologies provides automatic condenser and chiller tube cleaning systems that improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance. The company's system provides condenser tube cleaning systems for on-load cleaning of surface condensers in steam or combined cycle plants, cleans heat exchangers naturally and sustainably without costly process shutdowns or chemicals, and enables its clients to improve the energy efficiency of water-cooled chillers and central chilled water plants in a cost-effective manner.

Ampere Scientific focuses on enhancing the production and processing of specialty alloys through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing monitoring and control systems for the vacuum arc remelting process, utilizing a combination of sensor and control systems along with a comprehensive software suite. Their technology is designed to identify safety-critical events, such as side arcs, and to improve arc distribution. By offering advanced capabilities in process monitoring and multi-physics computational modeling, Ampere Scientific enables clients to implement integrated measurement systems effectively, fostering continuous improvements in alloy production.

Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of an automated landfill gas collection system. The company offers Loci WellWatcher, a system featuring wellhead-mounted hardware and cloud-based monitoring and analytics that optimize methane extraction from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to enhance gas collection efficiency by over 20%, while also improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers in the United States. The company combines innovative sensor technology, continuous monitoring, advanced algorithms, and field service support to increase profitability and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks. Founded in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is committed to advancing technology for the effective management of landfill gas resources.

RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.

Active Layer Parametrics (ALP Inc.) has developed a system to rapidly and accurately measure mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. These profiles detail the depth of electrical activation due to implant-anneal recipes. We're the only system in the world that is capable of doing these measurements on a routine basis. The goal of the company is: Improve Yield by Quick Feedback: Instead having to wait for weeks to get devices made, we could do that in a matter of minutes. Improve Device performance: By tracking process changes to electronic impact - we currently do this 'matrix-analysis'.

Otherlab is a technology company founded in 2009 by Saul Griffith and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a research innovation lab focused on developing solutions in renewable energy and robotics. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, adaptive textiles, and robotic manufacturing tools. Otherlab nurtures projects through the initial research and development phase, facilitating the creation of innovative technologies and enabling enterprises to raise capital and transition into independent operations. Its expertise also includes computational geometry and design tools, contributing to advancements in automation and engineered textiles.

Olis Robotics specializes in developing advanced software solutions for industrial telerobotic systems, enabling clients to simplify and enhance robotic operations in real-time. The company's flagship product, Olis Connect, features a unique visual interface and patent-pending force feedback technology, which allows operators to remotely monitor, diagnose, and control robotic systems with unprecedented precision. Olis Robotics employs a two-dimensional and three-dimensional video fusion platform that integrates haptic guidance control, machine learning, and data fusion. This innovative approach empowers users to manage complex robotic tasks intuitively, promoting efficiency and success across various industries.

VinSense, an Indiana-based LLC established in March 2015, specializes in developing a decision support software system aimed at enhancing agricultural crop production, particularly within the wine grape growing and winemaking sectors. The software equips producers, field managers, and winemakers with tools to make informed crop management decisions that improve production volume, uniformity, and quality while also promoting long-term sustainability and profitability. By leveraging advanced scientific models and real-time data, VinSense enables timely interventions in critical areas such as cover crop decisions, irrigation practices, and nutrient management. The platform integrates insights from soil physics, hydrology, viticulture, and enology, transforming complex data into actionable information through a user-friendly visual interface. This innovative approach not only conserves water and reduces irrigation costs but also supports better environmental protection practices, ultimately leading to optimized quality yields in vineyards.

Applied Particle Technology, founded in 2014 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in air filtration technologies aimed at removing microscopic particles from the air. The company develops efficient air purification products that utilize a unique charge, capture, and inactivation technology, making them suitable for critical environments such as hospitals and clean rooms. In addition to air filtration, Applied Particle Technology creates environmental sensors capable of measuring key parameters, including both fixed and wearable devices that detect aerosols—liquid or solid particles suspended in the air. This innovative technology enables clients to monitor dust emissions, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard workers in potentially hazardous environments.

PAX Scientific, Inc. is an engineering research and product design company based in San Rafael, California, specializing in fluid dynamics. Founded in 1997, the company develops solutions for various fluid-related industrial challenges, focusing on air-handling technologies such as fans and blowers, as well as marine hull designs. PAX Scientific also addresses water and wastewater management and industrial mixing technologies. Its innovative equipment is designed to minimize turbulence, reduce friction and noise, and enhance heat transfer, ultimately providing energy-efficient alternatives that improve performance. The company markets its fan designs through licensing agreements across various sectors, including industrial, domestic, computer, and automotive markets.

Autonomic Materials, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and marketing of self-healing solutions for the coatings industry. The company produces microencapsulated additives that include both dual and single capsule systems, which utilize various chemical processes to repair coating damage at the micron level. These products provide corrosion protection and are applicable to a wide range of substrates, including metals, wood, concrete, plastics, and composites. Autonomic Materials' solutions are utilized in diverse sectors such as alternative energy, industrial maintenance, military equipment, infrastructure, and consumer paints. Founded in 2005 and based in Champaign, Illinois, the company focuses on enhancing the performance and longevity of materials by enabling them to respond to damage autonomously, thus reducing the need for manual detection and intervention.

SolePower creates a connected work boot that helps industrial workers become safer and more efficient. Industrial worksites are dangerous and dynamic; the costs of small inefficiencies add up quickly, and big mistakes can result in serious incidents or loss of life. SmartBoots aim to lower incident rates, increase work site visibility, and establish metrics from which workflow and safety improvements can be made. At the core of the system is an Army-tested, patented kinetic charger which uses walking motion to sustainably charge sensors embedded inside the boot. (Pilot unit includes GPS, Ultra Wideband, RFID, IMU, Sub-GHz RF, thermocouple, Wifi, altimeter). SolePower's mission is to take the functionality of a variety of standalone wearables and combine them into a single, compact, self-charged platform. The team is partnered with SR Max (a leading safety footwear provider) and the US Army.

Beet provides diagnostic and analytical tools to accelerate problem-solving for complex assembly and automation challenges. It is a smart manufacturing solution provider founded in June 2011 and provides Process Visibility System (PVS) built upon ENVISION, the software created by BEET. PVS is a new way to manage the manufacturing shop floor. It helps to transform the shop floor culture from reactive to proactive and enables predictive maintenance. The solution implemented through PVS will maximize the capacity of existing assets by reducing the unplanned downtime and increasing the production throughput, helping sustain higher throughput by providing pinpoint and accurate information to the right people at the right time. ENVISION takes advantage of its proprietary technology to collect, process, and present data down to the motion of each device of a production line. ENVISION plays a vital role for manufacturers pursuing Industrial IoT, which, in turn, leads to Industry 4.0.

Active Layer Parametrics (ALP Inc.) has developed a system to rapidly and accurately measure mobility and activated carrier concentration profiles with Angstrom-level resolution for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. These profiles detail the depth of electrical activation due to implant-anneal recipes. We're the only system in the world that is capable of doing these measurements on a routine basis. The goal of the company is: Improve Yield by Quick Feedback: Instead having to wait for weeks to get devices made, we could do that in a matter of minutes. Improve Device performance: By tracking process changes to electronic impact - we currently do this 'matrix-analysis'.

Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of an automated landfill gas collection system. The company offers Loci WellWatcher, a system featuring wellhead-mounted hardware and cloud-based monitoring and analytics that optimize methane extraction from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to enhance gas collection efficiency by over 20%, while also improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utility customers in the United States. The company combines innovative sensor technology, continuous monitoring, advanced algorithms, and field service support to increase profitability and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks. Founded in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is committed to advancing technology for the effective management of landfill gas resources.

Their motivation is to find solutions to problems that people face everyday, from household consumer applications to medical devices, packaging, assembly, and defense. They want to make materials that work so well they seem like magic and want to make the world a better place for it.

RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of robotic order-picking systems designed to enhance supply chain logistics and order fulfillment across various industries, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Frankfurt, Germany. RightHand Robotics offers innovative solutions like the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with advanced servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that aids in gentle object handling. Their technology enables robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases without the need for extensive data entry or parameter tuning, making their systems cost-effective and adaptable to changing business needs.

AMP is an AI technology company that modernizes recycling infrastructure through smart sortation solutions. The company focuses on maximizing resource recovery while minimizing labor costs for waste management operations. With numerous deployments globally, AMP aims to transform the economics of recycling.

SenSigma develops sensing and feedback systems for robotic welding and additive manufacturing using cutting-edge technology. They focus on metal additive manufacturing, quality control, and sensor technology.

Otherlab is a technology company founded in 2009 by Saul Griffith and based in San Francisco, California. It operates as a research innovation lab focused on developing solutions in renewable energy and robotics. The company specializes in advanced manufacturing, digital fabrication, adaptive textiles, and robotic manufacturing tools. Otherlab nurtures projects through the initial research and development phase, facilitating the creation of innovative technologies and enabling enterprises to raise capital and transition into independent operations. Its expertise also includes computational geometry and design tools, contributing to advancements in automation and engineered textiles.

PaneraTech provides a platform for data-driven technology, revolutionized an industry with data, and uses radar technology for refractory monitoring. PaneraTech enables data-driven decision-making (DDDM) for manufacturers by leveraging data and the power of AI. PaneraTech increases asset availability through the use of sensor data such as radar and lidar, process data, software, and scientific analysis.

Olis Robotics specializes in developing advanced software solutions for industrial telerobotic systems, enabling clients to simplify and enhance robotic operations in real-time. The company's flagship product, Olis Connect, features a unique visual interface and patent-pending force feedback technology, which allows operators to remotely monitor, diagnose, and control robotic systems with unprecedented precision. Olis Robotics employs a two-dimensional and three-dimensional video fusion platform that integrates haptic guidance control, machine learning, and data fusion. This innovative approach empowers users to manage complex robotic tasks intuitively, promoting efficiency and success across various industries.

EGW Technologies offers technology development and product design in industries including medical devices, laboratory equipment, avionics, defense, robotics, consumer electronics, sports equipment, transportation, industrial controls, and lighting.

N5 Sensors, Inc. is a company based in Rockville, Maryland, that specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced chemical sensor technology for multi-room and personal monitoring applications. Founded in 2012, N5 Sensors creates sensors capable of detecting harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, as well as other hazardous substances in the air. Their innovative technology utilizes fabrication processes similar to those used in silicon computer chips, resulting in sensors that are compact and highly accurate. These sensors can simultaneously detect multiple gases, providing real-time tracking that supports industrial workers, first responders, and military personnel in assessing environmental hazards effectively through smartphone connectivity.

AndrosRobotics specializes in developing robotic technology products tailored for light payload pick-and-place applications in logistics. The company manufactures intelligent robotic devices that focus on intensive gait training and enhancing human mobility services. Their offerings include human-safe robots that are both powerful and gentle, designed to operate effectively in public spaces. Additionally, AndrosRobotics provides low-cost, force-controlled, plug-and-play actuators, enabling clients to integrate these advanced technologies seamlessly into their operations.

AndrosRobotics specializes in developing robotic technology products tailored for light payload pick-and-place applications in logistics. The company manufactures intelligent robotic devices that focus on intensive gait training and enhancing human mobility services. Their offerings include human-safe robots that are both powerful and gentle, designed to operate effectively in public spaces. Additionally, AndrosRobotics provides low-cost, force-controlled, plug-and-play actuators, enabling clients to integrate these advanced technologies seamlessly into their operations.

VorCat specializes in fluid flow prediction software, focusing on the simulation, design, and analysis of complex fluid flow applications. The company has developed advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools that utilize grid-free methods to predict turbulent flow. This innovative approach addresses the shortcomings of existing fluid prediction methods, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, green energy, maritime, electronics, and biomedical applications. By enhancing the accuracy of turbulent flow predictions, VorCat enables these sectors to improve their design processes and overcome engineering challenges related to fluid dynamics.