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Novarc Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of collaborative robots for industrial applications, particularly in pipe welding. Founded in 2013, Novarc has established itself as a pioneer in this field, offering innovative solutions such as the Spool Welding Robot, which is uniquely tailored for high-mix low-volume production in pipe welding. The company also provides welding head-up display glasses and custom robotic solutions applicable in various sectors, including food and beverage, as well as pick and place and palletizing tasks. With a dedicated team of engineers and scientists, Novarc Technologies focuses on addressing complex industrial automation challenges through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence systems.

Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company specializing in the innovative production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate. The company has developed a modular and scalable refining technology that efficiently converts lithium chloride and lithium sulfate from various feedstocks. This versatile platform can be tailored to meet different production capacities and can be situated alongside upstream lithium producers or manufacturers of cathodes and cells. Additionally, Mangrove Lithium's technology is being commercialized for the conversion of waste brines into valuable chemicals and desalinated water, positioning the company as a key player in the sustainable lithium production landscape.

Sanctuary AI, founded in January 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, is focused on developing synthetic humans, referred to as "synths." The company's mission is to create robots that are indistinguishable from humans in physical appearance, cognitive abilities, and emotional responses. In addition to advancing cutting-edge technology, Sanctuary AI is committed to addressing the ethical implications associated with the creation of human-like machines.