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Advanced Optronics designs and manufactures implantable sensors for intraoperative monitoring. These sensors provide real-time feedback during surgeries, helping reduce trauma and preserve residual hearing, particularly in cochlear implant procedures.

Humotech develops the Caplex system, a modular platform that enables real-time emulation and data capture for prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons. This reduces development cycles and enhances clinical decision-making, allowing researchers and clinicians to optimize assistive device performance with evidence-based insights.

HeadStrait Labs is a medical equipment manufacturing company focused on developing innovative devices for head and neck immobilization in pre-hospital care. The firm aims to enhance patient outcomes during ambulance transportation by providing healthcare professionals with effective solutions to stabilize patients’ head and neck during critical situations. Through its specialized products, HeadStrait Labs addresses the urgent need for reliable immobilization techniques, thereby contributing to improved safety and care in emergency medical settings.

EKTO VR is a Pittsburgh-based developer of wearable locomotion technology for virtual reality, including a motorized device called Traverse and wearable robotic boots. The devices use rotating plates and wheels to simulate walking in VR, enabling users to move in a defined space while remaining in place, which helps reduce motion sickness. The technology aims to enhance the realism of training simulations and immersive VR experiences for users around the world.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

Advanced Optronics designs and manufactures implantable sensors for intraoperative monitoring. These sensors provide real-time feedback during surgeries, helping reduce trauma and preserve residual hearing, particularly in cochlear implant procedures.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

Enkris Semiconductors is a developer of high-quality gallium nitride (GaN) epitaxial wafers tailored for power electronics and micro-display applications. The company specializes in various GaN material solutions, including GaN-on-Si, GaN-on-SiC, GaN-on-Sapphire, and GaN-on-GaN, leveraging its proprietary technology to provide reliable and cost-effective materials. Enkris Semiconductors aims to support the advancement of next-generation RF devices, micro-LED technology, and other electronic applications by delivering superior GaN materials that are compatible with CMOS technology. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to meet the growing demand for high-performance electronics in these rapidly evolving fields.

Hava Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in the United States that specializes in developing innovative solutions for nicotine addiction. The company manufactures a smoking cessation device, which includes a connected vape pen that integrates with a smartphone application called Hale. This digital drug therapy device aims to support individuals in their efforts to quit smoking by providing a modern approach to nicotine de-addiction. Through its technology, Hava Health seeks to enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation efforts and improve health outcomes for users.

ESTAT Actuation is a company founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches. These innovative clutches are designed to enhance the performance of robots and machinery by reducing the size and cost of actuators. By providing engineers with lightweight and low-power actuation hardware, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the capabilities and affordability of their robotic systems and machines.

Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

ESTAT Actuation is a company founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches. These innovative clutches are designed to enhance the performance of robots and machinery by reducing the size and cost of actuators. By providing engineers with lightweight and low-power actuation hardware, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the capabilities and affordability of their robotic systems and machines.

Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

SwifTAG Systems concepts and products were conceived by active researchers in the medical field who recognized the dramatic inefficiencies of existing small animal management systems and processes. Their mission is to bring high technology and medical research together to drive down costs and increase the time researchers spend doing actual research. They envision laboratories where animal management systems are functional, low maintenance, efficient, and as easy to use as a well-designed smartphone app. They want to see researchers focusing on medical breakthroughs, not on mindless small animal logistics. Their product lines include small animal tags, handheld and tabletop readers, cage and rack readers, whole laboratory management systems, and support software.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

EKTO VR is a Pittsburgh-based developer of wearable locomotion technology for virtual reality, including a motorized device called Traverse and wearable robotic boots. The devices use rotating plates and wheels to simulate walking in VR, enabling users to move in a defined space while remaining in place, which helps reduce motion sickness. The technology aims to enhance the realism of training simulations and immersive VR experiences for users around the world.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

ARIN Technologies designs and delivers high-accuracy indoor positioning systems that enable real-time location tracking within buildings. Based in Pittsburgh and founded around 2015, the company uses ultra-wideband technology to provide precise positioning for indoor work environments, supporting situational awareness around material handling equipment such as forklifts. Its offerings combine hardware and software to improve safety, reduce collisions, and monitor productivity, contributing to safer workflows and efficient operations for industrial customers.

Touchwood Labs, Inc. is an innovative company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing technology for office and home furniture, focusing on creating interactive and screenless interfaces. Its proprietary invisible displays can be embedded beneath the surface of various materials, such as wood or plastic, allowing them to remain hidden until activated. This technology enables users to interact with multiple IoT-connected devices through seamless visual experiences, enhancing the way individuals engage with their environment. Touchwood Labs aims to revolutionize technology interactions by combining mindful design with advanced hardware, thereby fostering healthier relationships with technology in everyday settings.

Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

Hebi Robotics designs and supplies robotic technology to accelerate development and customization of robotic systems. The company develops intelligent, connected building blocks and robot kits, including arms, mobile bases, and walking robots, as well as modular sensors that use elastic actuators to control torque, position, and velocity. Its offerings combine hardware and software tools that enable engineers, researchers, and industrial integrators to control actuators at the joint level or as a synchronized system, delivering flexible, reconfigurable solutions that reduce development time and costs.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

AbiliLife is a Pittsburgh-based company focused on improving the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures biomedical solutions, including Calibrace, a brace that aids Parkinson’s disease patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This system enhances posture, positioning, and balance, providing postural stability and comfort for individuals with these conditions.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

SwifTAG Systems concepts and products were conceived by active researchers in the medical field who recognized the dramatic inefficiencies of existing small animal management systems and processes. Their mission is to bring high technology and medical research together to drive down costs and increase the time researchers spend doing actual research. They envision laboratories where animal management systems are functional, low maintenance, efficient, and as easy to use as a well-designed smartphone app. They want to see researchers focusing on medical breakthroughs, not on mindless small animal logistics. Their product lines include small animal tags, handheld and tabletop readers, cage and rack readers, whole laboratory management systems, and support software.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

ESTAT Actuation is a company founded in 2019 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in the development of electroadhesive clutches. These innovative clutches are designed to enhance the performance of robots and machinery by reducing the size and cost of actuators. By providing engineers with lightweight and low-power actuation hardware, ESTAT Actuation enables clients to improve the capabilities and affordability of their robotic systems and machines.

EKTO VR is a Pittsburgh-based developer of wearable locomotion technology for virtual reality, including a motorized device called Traverse and wearable robotic boots. The devices use rotating plates and wheels to simulate walking in VR, enabling users to move in a defined space while remaining in place, which helps reduce motion sickness. The technology aims to enhance the realism of training simulations and immersive VR experiences for users around the world.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Arieca LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development and distribution of Thubber, a thermally conductive rubber composite. This innovative material merges the compliance and elasticity of soft silicone rubber with the thermal conductivity of metal, making it suitable for various applications such as circuit wiring, sensors, and passive heat exchangers. Arieca's product addresses heat management challenges in the electronics industry, enhancing performance while ensuring safe interactions between devices and users. By providing an alternative to traditional rubber, Arieca aims to improve the efficiency of electronic components across multiple sectors.

EXGwear is a developer of wearable devices and artificial intelligence technology aimed at improving mental health and facilitating human-machine interactions. The company specializes in creating compact, brain-computer-interface-enabled wearable Internet of Things (IoT) devices that enable users to engage with assistive robotic systems. By utilizing brain wave signals, EXGwear's technology allows individuals to monitor their mental states, enhancing productivity and convenience in various applications.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

AbiliLife is a Pittsburgh-based company focused on improving the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures biomedical solutions, including Calibrace, a brace that aids Parkinson’s disease patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This system enhances posture, positioning, and balance, providing postural stability and comfort for individuals with these conditions.

Velocity Robotics, Inc. is a construction technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company develops and manufactures advanced construction workflow tools and automated positioning systems that leverage robotics and Internet of Things technology. Their products are designed to enhance precision and efficiency in various construction tasks, including on-site and prefabricated metal stud framing, decorative panel installation, and finish carpentry. By integrating automation and measurement capabilities, such as Bluetooth tape measures and smart miter saw fences, Velocity Robotics aims to eliminate human error, improve productivity, and reduce material waste in the commercial construction sector. Their innovative solutions enable project managers to track team performance and material utilization effectively, thereby streamlining workflows across the organization.

Farm Jenny LLC is an agricultural technology company based in Mars, Pennsylvania, specializing in wearable technology and sensor-based equipment for farm animals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on enhancing animal health and productivity, as well as ensuring handler safety and operator satisfaction, particularly for small to mid-sized farms. Farm Jenny's innovative products enable users to monitor the behavior and health of their animals through behavior-tracking wearables and strategically placed sensors across the farm. The company also offers a subscription service that uses machine learning and predictive analytics to provide real-time alerts and recommendations to farmers' smartphones, ultimately helping them to improve productivity and safeguard their livestock.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

ARIN Technologies designs and delivers high-accuracy indoor positioning systems that enable real-time location tracking within buildings. Based in Pittsburgh and founded around 2015, the company uses ultra-wideband technology to provide precise positioning for indoor work environments, supporting situational awareness around material handling equipment such as forklifts. Its offerings combine hardware and software to improve safety, reduce collisions, and monitor productivity, contributing to safer workflows and efficient operations for industrial customers.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

Anglr is a company that operates within the sportfishing industry, leveraging technology to enhance the fishing experience. It offers a comprehensive fishing application that serves as a digital logbook, allowing anglers to track and record vital details of their fishing adventures, such as cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and the number of catches. Alongside this application, Anglr provides a suite of connected Internet of Things devices that complement the app, creating a seamless ecosystem for users. This platform not only enables anglers to document their fishing stats and memories but also fosters a social network where they can share experiences, compare results, and prepare for future outings. Overall, Anglr aims to enrich the enjoyment of fishing by combining technology with the tradition of the sport.

Diversamé creates tools with natural/afro textured, coiled and curly hair textures at the center of design. Hair tools have traditionally been designed with straight hair used as the default. Everyone without that hair type is forced to “make it work.” With Diversamé, those with textured hair can take the “work” out of styling and simply have fabulous hair.

Onward Robotics specializes in innovative automation technology that integrates humans and robots into a unified system, aimed at transforming fulfillment processes. The company offers a solution called Meet Me, which combines proprietary software with mobile robots designed for person-to-goods operations. This technology enhances efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce by enabling robots to navigate human-centric environments, accurately identify and pick items, and operate at speeds comparable to human workers. As a result, Onward Robotics provides organizations with increased productivity, flexibility, and speed, helping them maintain a competitive edge in the logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

ARIN Technologies designs and delivers high-accuracy indoor positioning systems that enable real-time location tracking within buildings. Based in Pittsburgh and founded around 2015, the company uses ultra-wideband technology to provide precise positioning for indoor work environments, supporting situational awareness around material handling equipment such as forklifts. Its offerings combine hardware and software to improve safety, reduce collisions, and monitor productivity, contributing to safer workflows and efficient operations for industrial customers.

Hibersense is a developer of an innovative climate control system that enhances HVAC efficiency and comfort in residential and multi-family environments. The company's patent-pending technology incorporates wireless sensors and battery-operated vents to monitor and adjust temperature, motion, light, humidity, and sound in individual rooms. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, Hibersense optimizes heating and cooling, effectively eliminating energy waste in unoccupied spaces and achieving energy savings of up to 40%. The system not only empowers homeowners to customize their indoor climate effortlessly but also benefits multi-family operators by improving tenant comfort and satisfaction, which can lead to higher renewal rates. Additionally, Hibersense provides insights into building thermal dynamics and usage patterns, creating opportunities for increased profitability and value for stakeholders.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

Anglr is a company that operates within the sportfishing industry, leveraging technology to enhance the fishing experience. It offers a comprehensive fishing application that serves as a digital logbook, allowing anglers to track and record vital details of their fishing adventures, such as cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and the number of catches. Alongside this application, Anglr provides a suite of connected Internet of Things devices that complement the app, creating a seamless ecosystem for users. This platform not only enables anglers to document their fishing stats and memories but also fosters a social network where they can share experiences, compare results, and prepare for future outings. Overall, Anglr aims to enrich the enjoyment of fishing by combining technology with the tradition of the sport.

ARIN Technologies designs and delivers high-accuracy indoor positioning systems that enable real-time location tracking within buildings. Based in Pittsburgh and founded around 2015, the company uses ultra-wideband technology to provide precise positioning for indoor work environments, supporting situational awareness around material handling equipment such as forklifts. Its offerings combine hardware and software to improve safety, reduce collisions, and monitor productivity, contributing to safer workflows and efficient operations for industrial customers.

Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

AbiliLife is a Pittsburgh-based company focused on improving the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures biomedical solutions, including Calibrace, a brace that aids Parkinson’s disease patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This system enhances posture, positioning, and balance, providing postural stability and comfort for individuals with these conditions.

Diversamé creates tools with natural/afro textured, coiled and curly hair textures at the center of design. Hair tools have traditionally been designed with straight hair used as the default. Everyone without that hair type is forced to “make it work.” With Diversamé, those with textured hair can take the “work” out of styling and simply have fabulous hair.

Xogo develops a hardware and software platform that enables people with disabilities to control their technology experience. The platform connects a wide range of devices and inputs, including USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, and 3.5mm jack interfaces, allowing users to operate cable boxes, smart home devices, video game consoles, and more in ways that suit their abilities and preferences. By integrating diverse devices, Xogo helps users maximize the functions of their devices and use technology on their terms.

Adrich is a Pittsburgh-based company that develops a consumer insights platform consisting of smart packaging hardware and customized software. The platform autonomously collects and transmits product usage data via product labels, capturing day and time, geolocation, and volumetric usage in real time. This data helps brands and retailers understand trends, behaviors, and usage patterns, supporting post-purchase engagement, retention, and targeted service.

PieceMaker Technologies Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing and distributing 3D printing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including custom and replacement parts, software for digital content management, and maintenance services such as installation, calibration, and repair. Notably, PieceMaker has developed 3D printing kiosks for in-store use, allowing customers to create and print personalized toys or jewelry in under 30 minutes. These kiosks cater to non-technical users and small businesses, primarily in the northeastern United States.

Hebi Robotics designs and supplies robotic technology to accelerate development and customization of robotic systems. The company develops intelligent, connected building blocks and robot kits, including arms, mobile bases, and walking robots, as well as modular sensors that use elastic actuators to control torque, position, and velocity. Its offerings combine hardware and software tools that enable engineers, researchers, and industrial integrators to control actuators at the joint level or as a synchronized system, delivering flexible, reconfigurable solutions that reduce development time and costs.

AbiliLife is a Pittsburgh-based company focused on improving the lives of patients with Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Founded in 2014, AbiliLife designs and manufactures biomedical solutions, including Calibrace, a brace that aids Parkinson’s disease patients in restoring equilibrium through a back tensioning system. This system enhances posture, positioning, and balance, providing postural stability and comfort for individuals with these conditions.

Onward Robotics specializes in innovative automation technology that integrates humans and robots into a unified system, aimed at transforming fulfillment processes. The company offers a solution called Meet Me, which combines proprietary software with mobile robots designed for person-to-goods operations. This technology enhances efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce by enabling robots to navigate human-centric environments, accurately identify and pick items, and operate at speeds comparable to human workers. As a result, Onward Robotics provides organizations with increased productivity, flexibility, and speed, helping them maintain a competitive edge in the logistics and manufacturing sectors.

PieceMaker Technologies Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing and distributing 3D printing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including custom and replacement parts, software for digital content management, and maintenance services such as installation, calibration, and repair. Notably, PieceMaker has developed 3D printing kiosks for in-store use, allowing customers to create and print personalized toys or jewelry in under 30 minutes. These kiosks cater to non-technical users and small businesses, primarily in the northeastern United States.

FreshTemp, LLC is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in temperature monitoring and alert systems for various sectors, including food service, transportation, healthcare, and industrial applications. The company provides a range of wireless temperature monitoring solutions, including Bluetooth food probes and data loggers, designed to automate the collection of temperature data during the production, transportation, and storage of temperature-sensitive products. FreshTemp's systems enable users to manage critical temperature measurements and adhere to food safety standards by accessing hazard analysis and critical control points. Additionally, the company offers a cloud-based monitoring and alert application that allows users to set temperature alerts for their sensors, ensuring compliance with food safety requirements. FreshTemp also operates an online store to further serve its customers. As of November 2016, FreshTemp operates as a subsidiary of Digi International Inc.

PieceMaker Technologies Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in manufacturing and distributing 3D printing solutions. The company offers a range of services, including custom and replacement parts, software for digital content management, and maintenance services such as installation, calibration, and repair. Notably, PieceMaker has developed 3D printing kiosks for in-store use, allowing customers to create and print personalized toys or jewelry in under 30 minutes. These kiosks cater to non-technical users and small businesses, primarily in the northeastern United States.

LifeShel is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in manufacturing innovative smartphone cases. The company's flagship product, the Whistl case, is designed to enhance personal safety by incorporating features that include an alarm system, audio and video recording capabilities, and alerts to law enforcement and designated contacts. This product aims to empower users by providing a reliable means of protection in potentially dangerous situations. In addition to their focus on personal safety, LifeShel also supplies satellite communication hardware for industrial applications, offering robust solutions that perform reliably in challenging environments. Overall, LifeShel is committed to enhancing safety and communication through its advanced technology offerings.

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4moms is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing innovative robotics technology-based products for children from prenatal to preschool age. The company focuses on addressing the real needs of parents by creating advanced juvenile products. Its diverse product line includes various baby and kids items, such as gear, toys, and clothing. With a dedicated team of over forty engineers, designers, and developers, 4moms has successfully established its presence in more than 500 retail locations across 24 countries. By leveraging robotics technology, 4moms aims to enhance the experience of parenting within the growing juvenile products industry, which is valued at approximately 8.9 billion dollars in the U.S.

4moms is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing innovative robotics technology-based products for children from prenatal to preschool age. The company focuses on addressing the real needs of parents by creating advanced juvenile products. Its diverse product line includes various baby and kids items, such as gear, toys, and clothing. With a dedicated team of over forty engineers, designers, and developers, 4moms has successfully established its presence in more than 500 retail locations across 24 countries. By leveraging robotics technology, 4moms aims to enhance the experience of parenting within the growing juvenile products industry, which is valued at approximately 8.9 billion dollars in the U.S.

XACTIX designs, develops and distributes equipment for manufacturing micro electromechanical systems (MEMS). XACTIX manufactures xenon difluoride etching systems for commercial and university customers, research and development applications; CVE etch modules for xenon difluoride gas; and xenon difluoride silicon etch systems. The company also offers etching services that support chambers while maintaining etch pressures and gas distribution, as well as for releasing MEMS devices. The company’s products are also used to manufacture devices for the removal of exposed sacrifical silicon which do not require uniformity etching across the wafer. XACTIX was founded in 1998 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of June 25, 2013, XACTIX operates as a subsidiary of SPTS Technologies Limited.