Saman Farid

Formic Technologies, Inc. provides flexible MIG/MAG robotic welding solutions for small and medium parts, ensuring consistent and quality welds every time. Formic Technologies is based in San Pablo, CA and was founded by Saman Farid and Misa Ilkhechi, with Saman Farid serving as the CEO since incorporation. The company has deep expertise across robotics and asset rentals, helping manufacturers get started with automation and overcome the high time and capital requirements. The company's robot-as-a-service model offers robotic systems for machine tending, material handling, inspection, welding, and more, saving money from day one.

Plotlogic Pty Ltd. develops technology for mining industry. Its products include OreSense, OreBlocks and OreCheck. The company was founded by Andrew Job in 2016 and is headquartered in Bowen Hills, Australia.

CubeWorks, Inc. specializes in mm-scale sensing platform. The Cubisens systems are able to sense and process environment, wirelessly transmit the results or store it for later usage. The company was founded by Prabal Dutta, Yoonmyung Lee, David Blaauw, Dennis Sylvester, ZhiYoong Foo and David Wentzloff in 2013 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.