Innovation
1,625 patent families (746 granted) — focus: Chemistry & metallurgy, Operations & transport, Human necessities, Electricity & electronics; filing pace steady. Cited 35,762 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 268 |
| 2016 | 270 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2018 | 327 |
| 2019 | 389 |
| 2020 | 405 |
| 2021 | 379 |
| 2022 | 347 |
| 2023 | 359 |
| 2024 | 375 |
| 2025 | 375 |
| 2026 | 128 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 2.3K social following, 8 posts in the last 12 months — above the industry median.
Recent activity
28 May 2026
Product launch
Wearable Airbags
30 Jan 2026
Event
MD&M West 2026
