Innovation
14 patent families (9 granted) — focus: Mechanical engineering, Operations & transport; filing pace steady. Cited 2,544 times.
| Year | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Social engagement
Social engagement: 8.3K social following, 10 posts in the last 12 months — below the industry typical range.
Investor mix
8 investors on record; lead investors include Adams Capital Management, Northwater Capital Management.
| Investor type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venture capital | 5 | 63% |
| Accelerator & incubator | 2 | 25% |
| Other / undisclosed | 1 | 13% |
Hiring activity
Hires frequently
24 roles tracked across 7 of the last 12 months
10 Jun 2026 · Vice President of Operations · Bloomfield
24 Apr 2026 · Senior Simulation Engineer · Suffield
24 Apr 2026 · Senior Design Engineer · Suffield
24 Apr 2026 · Chief Engineer · Suffield
21 Apr 2026 · Procurement Manager · Bloomfield
Based on job postings tracked across public sources.
Recent activity
10 Jun 2026
Leadership hire
Board of Directors
12 May 2026
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