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AutoPallet Robotics specializes in warehouse automation, offering a unique solution for case picking. The company manufactures agile, mobile robots designed to move boxes within existing warehouse infrastructure. These small, efficient robots provide a low-cost, robust automation service, enabling businesses to reduce operational costs, enhance flexibility, and improve technological proficiency in case picking and mixed-SKU palletization.

Poka Labs specializes in AI-driven production scheduling solutions for the chemical manufacturing industry. Its platform generates optimal production schedules, monitors progress, and manages unexpected changes, enhancing efficiency and adaptability in chemical plants.

XTraffic is a technology company specializing in embedded software solutions for traffic management. It focuses on enhancing traffic light systems, aiming to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion. The company's core product is a sensor technology that enables autonomous control and coordination of traffic signals, transforming existing infrastructure into a self-optimizing network. This innovation helps commuters, including working professionals and daily travelers, save time and avoid traffic.

Ultra.tech is creating AI robots automate e-commerce tasks like packaging, boosting efficiency and reducing labor.

Distro develops an AI-powered sales platform tailored for counter staff and inside sales teams at industrial wholesale distributors. Its platform enhances efficiency through features like chatbots and automated quoting workflows, improving customer experience while boosting sales and profit margins.

Bucket Robotics specializes in the development of automated defect detection systems aimed at improving quality control in manufacturing processes. The company offers a platform that transforms CAD models into real-time defect detection systems, allowing for pre-manufacturing deployment and automated model refinement. This technology is complemented by robust analytics that monitor production performance, enabling manufacturers to optimize their operations, minimize waste, and enhance product quality through accurate defect identification and classification. Bucket Robotics focuses on providing solutions that streamline manufacturing workflows and ensure higher standards of quality assurance.

Pivot Robots is a company that specializes in developing AI vision control software to enhance industrial robotic systems. By integrating off-the-shelf robots and advanced vision sensors, Pivot Robots enables these machines to adapt more effectively within manufacturing environments. The company's innovative software is specifically designed to facilitate the integration of robotic arms in tasks such as metal grinding, which are often hazardous and labor-intensive. By leveraging the latest advancements in core vision models, Pivot Robots aims to streamline automation processes, allowing manufacturers to improve efficiency and safety in their operations.

OpenShelf specializes in automated inventory management solutions. Founded in 2023, the company operates modular robotics systems designed to handle and track a wide variety of items efficiently. OpenShelf's open-source hardware and software platforms offer businesses simplified inventory management while maintaining transparency.

Validere Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing critical information about liquids through innovative measurement, reporting, and verification solutions. Founded in 2015, Validere develops portable devices, including the Validere Identifier, which assesses the hazardous nature of liquids by referencing a comprehensive library. Additionally, the company offers EDGE Connect, a platform that facilitates secure connections between buyers and sellers, enabling the discovery of arbitrage opportunities. Validere's main focus is on liquid fingerprinting, industrial process monitoring, and optimizing logistics within the energy sector. By delivering accessible and verifiable testing data, Validere aids organizations in making informed business decisions and enhances the accuracy of crude oil testing, ensuring accountability and quality across operations. The company's expertise in emissions management and tracking further positions it as a valuable partner for energy companies seeking to improve their financial and environmental performance.

WorkClout, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers across various industries, including commercial printing, packaging, and automotive. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, WorkClout's software provides comprehensive solutions for business intelligence, job scheduling, order management, and quality control. It enables manufacturers to track activities on the factory floor, facilitating the logging of idle time and downtime, as well as streamlining processes such as document control and visual inspections. By leveraging data analytics, WorkClout offers actionable insights aimed at improving productivity and accelerating product-to-market timelines for its clients.

WorkClout, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that focuses on enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers across various industries, including commercial printing, packaging, and automotive. Incorporated in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, WorkClout's software provides comprehensive solutions for business intelligence, job scheduling, order management, and quality control. It enables manufacturers to track activities on the factory floor, facilitating the logging of idle time and downtime, as well as streamlining processes such as document control and visual inspections. By leveraging data analytics, WorkClout offers actionable insights aimed at improving productivity and accelerating product-to-market timelines for its clients.