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CPS Technologies Corp is a leading provider of advanced materials solutions, specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal matrix composites (MMCs), which combine metals and ceramics to enhance performance and reliability across various industries. Their MMC products offer superior properties, including improved thermal conductivity, thermal expansion matching, higher stiffness, and reduced weight compared to conventional materials. CPS's AlSiC products serve multiple applications, such as microprocessor lids, heat sinks, and power substrates, among others. The company caters to diverse end markets, including transportation, automotive, energy, computing, telecommunications, aerospace, defense, and oil and gas. Additionally, CPS produces baseplates and housings for radar, satellite, and avionics applications, as well as lids and heat spreaders for integrated circuits used in Internet switches and routers.

APT Metal Fabricators specializes in metal stamping, laser cutting machines, CNC turret punch press, and in-house tools and die design.

Kaemark is a manufacturer of specialized equipment for the beauty, salon, spa, medical, and veterinary industries. The company focuses on the design, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and preventative maintenance of its products, ensuring that clients can operate their businesses efficiently. By utilizing advanced design technology, Kaemark creates tailored furnishings and unique floor plans that align with each client's specific needs and brand image. With a comprehensive approach from conception to installation, Kaemark supports its clients in establishing functional and visually appealing environments for their services.

UHV3D automates the design of metal additive manufacturing components for extreme conditions.

Concepts NREC, Inc. is a specialized engineering firm based in White River Junction, Vermont, with additional facilities in Wilder, Vermont, and Chelmsford, Massachusetts, as well as an office in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1980, the company focuses on the design and development of turbomachinery, including a wide range of compressors, turbines, pumps, fans, blowers, and propulsors. Concepts NREC offers comprehensive engineering services that encompass the entire process from initial concept through design, manufacturing, testing, and installation. The company also provides in-house solutions and innovative design systems that integrate engineering processes with advanced computer-aided engineering and manufacturing tools. Serving a diverse clientele that includes manufacturers, users, government agencies, and the engineering community, Concepts NREC has built a reputation for delivering performance enhancements and manufacturing improvements in turbomachinery, collaborating closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) globally.

Simmetrix has many years of experience in assisting manufacturing companies get the most out of integrating simulation into their design process. They can assist at many levels, from helping determine an overall strategic direction to implementing simulation-based design processes for specific products.

Developer of advanced drilling systems that enhance mechanical machining processes by introducing controlled oscillation motion on cutting tools. Specializing in modulation-assisted machining technology for deep hole drilling, boring, and turning applications across various CNC machines, M4 Sciences helps clients improve drilling speed, process stability, and feed rates.

Applied Materials, Inc. is a leading provider of manufacturing equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor, display, and related industries. The company operates through three primary segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display and Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment focuses on the development and sale of equipment essential for fabricating semiconductor chips, utilizing advanced technologies such as epitaxy, ion implantation, and chemical vapor deposition. The Applied Global Services segment enhances equipment and fabrication performance through integrated solutions, including spare parts, upgrades, and automation software. The Display and Adjacent Markets segment offers manufacturing products for various display technologies, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes. Established in 1967 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials serves a global customer base that includes some of the largest chip manufacturers, operating across regions such as the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.