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Plato, a Stanford University spinout backed by NEA and deployed at numerous global manufacturing companies, stands at the forefront of manufacturing innovation with its Spatial Intelligence platform. Plato’s Operations Digital Twin tool empowers multinational electronics manufacturers, semiconductor fabs, and EMS providers to drive productivity and efficiency without adding capex costs or labor. Here’s a breakdown of how Plato transforms manufacturing operations: ▪ Plato’s unique system digitizes factory behavior and operator activity with Zero-Touch fusion sensors. ▪ The Data Fusion engine seamlessly merges operator activity data with machine and production data, creating a comprehensive Operations Digital Twin for a contextualized view of the manufacturing process. ▪ Leveraging an advanced AI engine (Athena), Plato continuously analyzes the fusion data to set performance baselines, identify inefficiency patterns, and pinpoint root causes. ▪ Key insights and relevant contextual data are displayed on a unified dashboard, allowing teams to efficiently review trends, flagged events, and relevant contextual data. ▪ Plato's technology enables 20%+ improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), setting a new standard in operational efficiency. To learn more, visit plato.systems PUBLICATIONS: ▪ Using AI to Redefine Productivity: iconnect007 May 2024 iconnect007.uberflip.com/i/1520213-smt007-may2024/9?

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High-precision brand engagement for a digital-smart world. We speak up against bland, broad-brush generalizations. We fight for solutions that adapt to the individual's needs, beliefs, behaviors and aspirations. We commit to doing this in every aspect of our work, for our clients and our clients’ consumers. We empower our employees to have no fear in expressing their own individuality.

We're a stealth team building space hardware at the edge of what's currently possible — high-stakes, flight-grade systems where the engineering bar is unforgiving and the upside is enormous. While we can’t share full details yet, our founding and early engineering team includes talent from SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Impulse Space, the group includes people who've pulled off feats almost no one else on Earth has.

Meridian Blue Apparel is a global team of design, development, engineering, sourcing and production experts with one shared purpose: to create products customers love. We believe great apparel should combine exciting design, reliable performance, lasting comfort and exceptional value. That belief guides how we work every day, from the first concept and fabric selection through development, production and delivery. You may not know the Meridian Blue name, but you have likely seen or worn products we have helped create. We work behind the scenes with recognized brands and retailers to bring apparel and headwear ideas to life. Our team combines global manufacturing experience with a practical, hands-on approach to quality, service and problem-solving. Today, we are building the next chapter of Meridian Blue by bringing that same expertise to the blanks market. Our goal is to raise the standard for essential products such as T-shirts, hoodies, polos, headwear and outerwear. We are focused on creating better-fitting, better-performing products that decorators, brands and businesses can rely on. We are a growing company, which means our team members have the opportunity to help shape how we operate and where we go next. We value people who take ownership, communicate clearly, solve problems and care about doing good work. If you enjoy building, improving and working with a global team, you may be a great fit for Meridian Blue Apparel.

Welcome to Droppz, your trusted partner in cannabis technology for shopping and delivery solutions. Founded with a vision to redefine the cannabis shopping experience, Droppz aims to make quality cannabis products accessible, safe, and convenient for everyone. We blend cutting-edge technology with an in-depth understanding of the cannabis market to offer an innovative, customer-focused delivery service tailored to meet the diverse needs of the cannabis market. Droppz app is an eCommerce platform designed specifically for the cannabis market, providing a comprehensive online ecosystem for cannabis businesses and consumers. It connects dispensaries, licensed brands, hemp merchants, accessory shops, and seed vendors with in store cashless payments, online ordering, online ordering for pick up, and options for shipping and delivery services direct to customers. This allows for a seamless shopping experience tailored to the cannabis industry’s unique needs. Through the Droppz app, you can browse a wide selection of cannabis products, make purchases, and schedule deliveries from local dispensaries and retailers, all within a compliant and secure framework. With a focus on compliance, transparency, and a seamless user experience, we work diligently to maintain a secure and reliable platform that simplifies access to top-tier products. At Droppz, we believe that cannabis should be accessible to everyone, from the curious first-time user to the seasoned connoisseur. Our mission is to create a safe, convenient, and enjoyable cannabis shopping and delivery experience by prioritizing product quality, user privacy, and strict compliance with state regulations.

The Content Fabric is an open high-performance software network for managing and distributing large form content, like video, in ways never before possible.

R-Zero Arc Hospital-grade surface and air disinfection thanks to the proven power of UV-C. Creates safer everyday spaces from up to 5,000 ft2 Lightweight, nimble and intuitive design makes it ideal for any business, including coffee shops, restaurants, schools and hotels.

Our product is the first ever commercial, iOS-integrated, ventless, electric, zero-emissions roaster with the tools to customize and maximize every stage of roasting coffee. Our customers are anyone who wants to take charge of their coffee program from purchasing green coffee through packaging and or serving to their customers.