Innovation
361 patent families (226 granted) — focus: Operations & transport, Physics & computing, Mechanical engineering, Human necessities; filing pace accelerating. Cited 11,095 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 50 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2025 | 92 |
| 2026 | 38 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 254.6K social following, 10 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
2 investors on record.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Private equity | 1 | 50% |
| Other / undisclosed | 1 | 50% |
Hiring activity
Hires frequently
85 roles tracked across 8 of the last 12 months
10 Jun 2026 · Vice President, NA Solution Development · Grand Rapids
10 Jun 2026 · Senior Director, Flexible Automation · Grand Rapids
10 Jun 2026 · Project Manager · Grand Rapids
31 May 2026 · HR & Office Administrator · Grand Rapids
10 May 2026 · Senior HR Operations Partner - Customer Background Checks & Badging (Amazon) · Grand Rapids
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.