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Elementary is a company specializing in advanced machine vision inspection, utilizing AI and automation to enhance manufacturing processes. Founded in mid-2017 by experienced professionals from various sectors, the company aims to develop a new generation of manufacturing products that rely on computer vision and AI. Their platform automates traceability scans and integrates AI, machine vision, and automation into production lines. This approach focuses on improving quality, traceability, and root cause analyses, making manufacturing processes more efficient. Elementary emphasizes a human-in-the-loop strategy, enhancing collaboration between humans and machines to optimize working conditions and outcomes. Based in Los Angeles, California, Elementarys team includes roboticists, computer scientists, designers, and engineers. The company has attracted significant funding, including a $30 million Series B round led by Tiger Global, to support its innovative solutions in manufacturing. Their technology is utilized by notable clients across various industries, including Toyota in the automotive sector.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.
Starr Insurance is a prominent part of Starr Companies, a global insurance and investment organization founded in 1919 by Cornelius Vander Starr. Initially established as the first American-owned insurance agency in Shanghai, the company has grown to operate across six continents, becoming a significant player in the insurance industry. Starr Insurance offers a diverse range of products and services, including commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as specialty coverages such as aviation, marine, energy, and excess casualty insurance. The company serves a wide array of clients, including leading businesses in sectors like construction, maritime, energy, and aerospace. With its extensive global presence, Starr Insurance is well-equipped to provide comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the needs of businesses worldwide.
GKN Powder Metallurgy is the global leader in powder metal solutions, shaping the future with sustainable metal technologies that drive innovation and performance in the automotive and other industries. With a global manufacturing network comprised of 28 manufacturing facilities and 2 innovation centers across 9 countries, we produce 10 million high precision powder metal components daily and 250,000 tons of atomized metal powder per year. Our portfolio of advanced process technologies includes conventional PM for cost-effective, high-volume production; MIM (Metal Injection Molding) for complex, lightweight parts; powder forging for enhanced durability; aluminum PM for lightweight components; and metal additive manufacturing for innovative designs and scalable production. We provide solutions that enable electrification, including manufacturing custom parts for e-motors, e-drivetrains, magnets, batteries, drive-by-wire, and thermal management systems. Our collaborative approach allows us to develop tailor-made solutions that perfectly match your application and deliver superior performance, efficiency, and reduced weight. Sustainability is at the core of who we are. All our metal powders are made from 100% recyclable scrap metal and are designed with the circular economy in mind. Our dedication to combating climate change, minimizing waste, and upholding the highest social responsibility standards has earned us the EcoVadis Platinum medal - an award for excellence in ESG performance given only to the top 1% of companies globally. At GKN Powder Metallurgy, we are not just about manufacturing; we are about technology that impacts the world. Join us as we continue to lead, innovate, and shape the future of manufacturing.