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Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

Automated Architecture provides the technological infrastructure for a distributed robotic micro-factory network producing sustainable timber housing.

Sprint Electric specializes in the design and manufacture of digital motor control solutions, focusing on variable-speed drives for both light and heavy industrial motors. The company’s product lineup includes the pl/x series, jl/x series, pl/xd series, as well as enclosed and open chassis-mount direct current drives. In addition to its diverse range of motor control products, Sprint Electric provides customer support through email and phone to assist clients with their needs.

Industrial Robotic Solutions creates a robotic selecting and placement solution that automatically deposits fresh ingredients into industrially manufactured sandwiches.

Q5D automates the manufacture and assembly of wiring looms using advanced robotics, additive manufacturing, and intelligent software. It serves automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, helping Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers accelerate electrification, enhance reliability, and streamline supply chains.

A3La is a Sheffield-based company that provides automation solutions to manufacturing companies.

OctaiPipe specializes in Federated Learning Operations (FL-Ops) for Edge AIoT devices. It streamlines the entire lifecycle of developing distributed IoT solutions, enabling data scientists to create scalable, adaptable systems while minimizing monitoring and maintenance costs.

Crover is a company focused on the commercialization of innovative technology for locomotion in bulk solids, including sand, grains, and powders. Its flagship product is a small robotic device designed to navigate through bulk stored grains, such as cereals, without leaving any grain unchecked. This device continuously monitors the condition of the stored grains, allowing grain storage operators to identify critical conditions early and ensure the quality of their stock. By enabling real-time condition visualization, Crover's technology not only helps maintain product quality but also enhances health and safety practices within the storage environment.

Archipelago Technology is a consulting firm specializing in precision measurement and control solutions. It serves industries such as printing, manufacturing, medicine, energy, and instrumentation, aiming to enhance clients' business growth.

Loop Technology specializes in industrial automation solutions for manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, defense, and renewable energy. Their offerings include machine vision systems, motion control, robotics, precision machining, laser cleaning, and software to enhance production rates, component quality, and operational efficiency.

Intellegens is a company that specializes in applying machine learning to enhance innovation across various industries, including materials, chemicals, and manufacturing. Its flagship product, Alchemite™, was initially developed at the University of Cambridge and is designed to train deep neural networks using sparse and noisy data, where conventional machine learning methods often struggle. This platform allows scientists, engineers, and analysts to optimize formulations, products, and processes while significantly reducing the number of experiments required, often by up to 90%. Alchemite™ features a user-friendly web interface and powerful graphical analysis tools, and it can be seamlessly integrated into existing data science workflows. The technology has been successfully applied in multiple fields, including drug discovery, materials development, and additive manufacturing, thereby enabling clients to extract greater value from their data and accelerate their development timelines.

Specialising in the design, development, and production of fail-operational steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems for L4 and L5 autonomous vehicles.

RoboK develops innovative computer vision technology to enhance safety and efficiency in industrial workplaces. Founded in 2017, the company transforms on-site visual data from CCTV cameras into valuable actionable insights for critical infrastructure operators.

Productive Machines enhances metal cutting efficiency by employing digital twins of machining processes. This enables rapid simulation of millions of parameters, improving CAM and G-code for increased productivity and part quality.

Dynex Power Inc., through its subsidiary Dynex Semiconductor Limited, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of industrial power equipment globally. The company offers a range of products, including high power bipolar discrete semiconductors, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules, and high power electronic assemblies. These products serve various sectors such as railway propulsion, industrial electric power transmission, renewable energy, heavy industries, factory automation, marine propulsion, aerospace systems, and electric vehicles. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Kanata, Canada, Dynex operates a facility in Lincoln, England, which houses integrated operations for silicon fabrication, assembly, testing, and product development. The company is primarily owned by Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd.

Specialising in the design, development, and production of fail-operational steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems for L4 and L5 autonomous vehicles.

OctaiPipe specializes in Federated Learning Operations (FL-Ops) for Edge AIoT devices. It streamlines the entire lifecycle of developing distributed IoT solutions, enabling data scientists to create scalable, adaptable systems while minimizing monitoring and maintenance costs.

FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics provides a machine-agnostic data analytics platform that aims to maximize machining productivity through data-driven manufacturing. The platform offers real-time visibility of the shop floor, enabling users to monitor each machine's status, identify unplanned downtime, and respond quickly, with cloud-based monitoring and analytics designed for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

DeGould Ltd is a leading provider of automated vehicle inspection solutions, specializing in the development of imaging and machine learning software for quality assurance in the automotive industry. The company is dedicated to enhancing customer value by delivering cutting-edge automated vehicle inspections and high-resolution imaging technology. DeGould's innovative product, Auto-compact, captures a multitude of images in seconds using advanced lighting techniques, allowing for the accurate detection of defects such as scratches, dents, and wheel scuffs. By replacing traditional manual inspections with AI-driven solutions, DeGould enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chain partners to improve quality control while reducing operational costs. With a commitment to continuous technological advancement, DeGould serves a growing and satisfied global customer base.

Dynex Power Inc., through its subsidiary Dynex Semiconductor Limited, specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of industrial power equipment globally. The company offers a range of products, including high power bipolar discrete semiconductors, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules, and high power electronic assemblies. These products serve various sectors such as railway propulsion, industrial electric power transmission, renewable energy, heavy industries, factory automation, marine propulsion, aerospace systems, and electric vehicles. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Kanata, Canada, Dynex operates a facility in Lincoln, England, which houses integrated operations for silicon fabrication, assembly, testing, and product development. The company is primarily owned by Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd.

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Configured Things specializes in cross-domain configuration management solutions aimed at safely managing systems across trust boundaries. The company develops a configuration management tool that allows for decentralized control over various types of equipment. This tool is designed to configure dynamic systems and environments, with particular emphasis on applications such as physical and virtualized control rooms, as well as multi-use digital spaces. By enabling clients to effectively manage complex collections of devices and services, Configured Things addresses the challenges associated with managing intricate systems across diverse operational contexts.

Intellegens is a company that specializes in applying machine learning to enhance innovation across various industries, including materials, chemicals, and manufacturing. Its flagship product, Alchemite™, was initially developed at the University of Cambridge and is designed to train deep neural networks using sparse and noisy data, where conventional machine learning methods often struggle. This platform allows scientists, engineers, and analysts to optimize formulations, products, and processes while significantly reducing the number of experiments required, often by up to 90%. Alchemite™ features a user-friendly web interface and powerful graphical analysis tools, and it can be seamlessly integrated into existing data science workflows. The technology has been successfully applied in multiple fields, including drug discovery, materials development, and additive manufacturing, thereby enabling clients to extract greater value from their data and accelerate their development timelines.

Dexory is a company focused on revolutionizing warehouse operations through the use of autonomous robots and Artificial Intelligence. By offering fully autonomous, mobile, and modular robots, Dexory enables efficient data collection and management within logistics environments. These robots measure, track, and locate goods without disrupting existing workflows, delivering real-time insights at each stage of receiving, storing, and dispatching products. The information gathered is integrated into digital twin technology, which allows warehouses to quickly adapt to operational challenges. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also helps clients reduce costs and conserve resources by minimizing the time spent locating missing goods.

Actuation Lab specializes in manufacturing advanced machine components designed for industries operating in harsh environments such as marine, mining, and offshore sectors. Their innovative products, including the Callimorph technology, offer durability, power efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs.

CloudNC is a London-based software company that develops autonomous manufacturing software to automate the programming of computer numerical control milling machines. It provides software and cloud-based services to design tooling paths and streamline CNC programming, enabling factories to produce precision metal components with minimal human intervention. The company also offers an end-to-end manufacturing service intended to replace skilled human roles in metal part production, aiming to improve lead times, machine utilization, and scalability. Incorporated in 2015, CloudNC seeks to modernize manufacturing by making milling processes more efficient and predictable, supporting industries that rely on precision parts.

CorrosionRADAR is a company that develops corrosion monitoring systems using distributed sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture in critical assets. Its remote sensing solutions are designed for oil and gas facilities including refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, pipelines, as well as power plants, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. The technology combines IIoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics to quantify corrosion severity, locate corrosion in inaccessible environments, and enable online monitoring and predictive maintenance. Applications span industrial manufacturing, utility pipelines, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, tunnels, and civil infrastructure, helping clients improve safety, reliability, and maintenance costs.

CorrosionRADAR is a company that develops corrosion monitoring systems using distributed sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture in critical assets. Its remote sensing solutions are designed for oil and gas facilities including refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, pipelines, as well as power plants, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. The technology combines IIoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics to quantify corrosion severity, locate corrosion in inaccessible environments, and enable online monitoring and predictive maintenance. Applications span industrial manufacturing, utility pipelines, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, tunnels, and civil infrastructure, helping clients improve safety, reliability, and maintenance costs.

IOTech Systems Limited specializes in developing and deploying open and secure software edge platforms tailored for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The company addresses critical challenges in IoT deployments, such as latency, network bandwidth, reliability, and security, which traditional cloud-only models cannot effectively manage. IOTech offers a scalable, software-defined compute infrastructure that allows applications and services to be orchestrated locally across various domains. Central to its offerings is EdgeX Foundry, an open-source edge software platform that promotes interoperability among devices, applications, and services. Additionally, IOTech provides Edge Xpert, a commercial-grade platform designed for IIoT edge computing, which includes full support and maintenance subscriptions. Their services encompass onboarding partner software, operational technology integration, platform testing, and tailored training solutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, IOTech aims to enhance the deployment speed of IoT systems while minimizing integration costs for its partners across diverse market sectors.

Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016, specializes in designing and developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for inspection purposes, primarily focusing on wind turbines. Their flagship product, Dhalion, is an intelligent, autonomous UAV that enables existing inspection engineers to conduct thorough, efficient, and safe inspections at the press of a button. Dhalion captures high-quality images and data, identifying defects such as lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, and delamination on turbine towers and blades. The company, based in Bristol, UK, aims to increase inspection frequency, enhance data quality, and minimize health and safety risks, thereby supporting informed operational and maintenance decisions.

CorrosionRADAR is a company that develops corrosion monitoring systems using distributed sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture in critical assets. Its remote sensing solutions are designed for oil and gas facilities including refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, pipelines, as well as power plants, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. The technology combines IIoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics to quantify corrosion severity, locate corrosion in inaccessible environments, and enable online monitoring and predictive maintenance. Applications span industrial manufacturing, utility pipelines, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, tunnels, and civil infrastructure, helping clients improve safety, reliability, and maintenance costs.

CorrosionRADAR is a company that develops corrosion monitoring systems using distributed sensor technology to detect and predict hidden corrosion and moisture in critical assets. Its remote sensing solutions are designed for oil and gas facilities including refineries, offshore and onshore rigs, pipelines, as well as power plants, storage tanks, and industrial infrastructure. The technology combines IIoT-enabled sensors and advanced analytics to quantify corrosion severity, locate corrosion in inaccessible environments, and enable online monitoring and predictive maintenance. Applications span industrial manufacturing, utility pipelines, chemical plants, wind turbines, bridges, tunnels, and civil infrastructure, helping clients improve safety, reliability, and maintenance costs.

CloudNC is a London-based software company that develops autonomous manufacturing software to automate the programming of computer numerical control milling machines. It provides software and cloud-based services to design tooling paths and streamline CNC programming, enabling factories to produce precision metal components with minimal human intervention. The company also offers an end-to-end manufacturing service intended to replace skilled human roles in metal part production, aiming to improve lead times, machine utilization, and scalability. Incorporated in 2015, CloudNC seeks to modernize manufacturing by making milling processes more efficient and predictable, supporting industries that rely on precision parts.

Flexciton develops AI-based software for manufacturing optimization. Founded in 2016, it specializes in industrial planning and scheduling, aiming to enhance productivity and energy efficiency. Its platform optimizes machine operation schedules and maintenance, enabling manufacturers to improve operational efficiency.

Perceptual Robotics, founded in 2016, specializes in designing and developing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for inspection purposes, primarily focusing on wind turbines. Their flagship product, Dhalion, is an intelligent, autonomous UAV that enables existing inspection engineers to conduct thorough, efficient, and safe inspections at the press of a button. Dhalion captures high-quality images and data, identifying defects such as lightning strikes, cracks, erosion, and delamination on turbine towers and blades. The company, based in Bristol, UK, aims to increase inspection frequency, enhance data quality, and minimize health and safety risks, thereby supporting informed operational and maintenance decisions.

Smart Separations is a London-based company that has patented an innovative microfiltration technology. It produces ceramic filters with self-assembled controllable pores ranging between <1 and 50µm, offering uniform size and cost-effectiveness. The company aims to lead the market in microfiltration and particle separations.

CloudNC is a London-based software company that develops autonomous manufacturing software to automate the programming of computer numerical control milling machines. It provides software and cloud-based services to design tooling paths and streamline CNC programming, enabling factories to produce precision metal components with minimal human intervention. The company also offers an end-to-end manufacturing service intended to replace skilled human roles in metal part production, aiming to improve lead times, machine utilization, and scalability. Incorporated in 2015, CloudNC seeks to modernize manufacturing by making milling processes more efficient and predictable, supporting industries that rely on precision parts.

Founded in London in 2013, Sensing Feeling develops IoT-based products that use computer vision and machine learning to measure human behavior in real-time. Their solutions enhance safety, improve customer experiences, and help businesses manage risks effectively.