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Anton Paar GmbH, founded in 1922 as a one-man locksmith‘s workshop, today is a globally active high-tech company headquartered in Graz, Austria with 40 sales and service subsidiaries worldwide. The company currently counts 4,500 employees. Anton Paar develops and produces high-precision laboratory instruments as well as process measurement technology and provides custom-tailored automation and robotics solutions. A love of research and high quality standards have made Anton Paar a world market leader in the fields of density measurement, the determination of dissolved CO2, rheometry, material characterization and the production of complex high-precision parts, e.g. for medicinal prostheses. Innovation is essential: About 14.5 % of the company’s annual turnover is invested in Research & Development. Anton Paar provides solutions to industries in over 110 countries. Customers include, among others, the world’s largest soft drink producers, all major breweries, Formula 1, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and food producers, including chocolate manufacturers. Anton Paar GmbH is owned by the Santner Foundation, which is exclusively and directly aimed at charitable causes. Legal notice: https://www.anton-paar.com/corp-en/legal-notice/

Optics11, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, develops advanced fiber-optic sensing systems for the world’s harshest environments. With a diverse team of ~100 experts and a strong patent portfolio, the company delivers ultra-sensitive, reliable, and low-power solutions that give operators earlier warnings and more time to act.

JC Automation is a global management and technology consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the world’s leading organizations, governmental, and private institutions. Depending on your goals, our consulting services can focus on IT, Automation and/or Regulatory Compliance from the manufacturing shop floor (ISA 95 level 1) up to the MES level (ISA 95 level 3). Once the system is implemented, dedicated JCA associates provide ongoing management and support through your choice of on-site or remote service desk team. JC Automation offers you expertise in five key areas: 1. IT/Systems Integration 2. Automation/Control Systems Integration 3. Regulatory Compliance 4. Instrumentation & Control

MOVA Technologies, Inc. is a privately funded AgTech and industrial filtration company pioneering scalable air quality solutions for agriculture and industry, starting in the poultry sector. MOVA’s patented selective filtration technology is designed to cost-effectively extract airborne contaminants—purifying the air while creating opportunities for their reuse or resale as valuable commodities. Built on advanced material science and precision engineering, the system is being developed to optimize farm efficiency and enhance the security and resilience of U.S. food production. While agriculture is a primary focus, MOVA’s filtration technology can be adapted to any industry prioritizing air quality performance.

About Postnova Analytics Postnova is the inventor and leader in field-flow fractionation and an innovator in light scattering technology, offering instruments, software, and services used in laboratories of universities, institutions, and corporations worldwide. Its solutions are used to separate and to subsequently characterize nanoparticles and microparticles as well as macromolecules by multiple physico-chemical properties including particle size, molecular weight, concentration, density and surface charge in a single fractionation run. Fields of application are growing constantly, including life science such as biopharmaceuticals, nanomedicine, nutrition, or personal care, as well as material science such as synthetic polymers, advanced materials, nanomaterials, or sustainable materials, and environmental science such as nanoplastics and microplastics, soil and water contamination, or particle migration. Postnova's portfolio and expertise help its customers to develop and optimize products and production processes, to ensure product quality, to contribute to a safer and more sustainable environment, as well as to fight and cure diseases. Information about Postnova is available on www.postnova.com. Imprint: https://www.postnova.com/imprint.html Privacy Statement: https://www.postnova.com/privacy-statement-en-de.html

The company InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik was founded in 1991 and has its headquarters in Dresden, Germany. The privately held company employs more than 240 employees and has its own design, manufacturing and distribution capabilities. With its infrared measurement business unit, InfraTec is one of the leading suppliers of commercial thermal imaging technology. In addition to the high-end camera series ImageIR® and the VarioCAM® High Definition series, InfraTec offers turnkey thermographic automation solutions e. g. for industry processes, non-destructive testing and fire detection and prevention. The infrared sensor division produces custom-made components on more than 1.600 m² of clean room space – especially pyroelectrical infrared detectors – for clients worldwide. The product range includes analogue single and multi-channel detectors as well as digital multi-channel detectors (PyrIQ). The detectors are used, for example, in gas analysis, fire and flame sensors and spectroscopy.

Knick – The Art of Measuring We have been developing, producing and selling high-quality products and services, with a focus on interface technology and process analytic for more than 80 years. As a family-owned and run company with nearly 250 employees, the city of Berlin has been the center of our economic activities since our inception in 1945. Our innovations are based on an intensive exchange of knowledge and expertise between us and our suppliers, customers and sales partners. Our “Knick transducer”, for example, has been a synonym for high-precision transmitters for decades, and in modern liquid analysis, Memosens technology has been established as process standard. Disclaimer: https://www.knick-international.com/en/footer/disclaimer/ Privacy Statement: https://www.knick-international.com/en/privacy-policy/privacy-statement/

For 50 years, we have been your specialist for products that measure, record and transmit heat, cold and water quantities and volume. In plain language: We produce heat meters, cooling meters, water meters, heat cost allocators and smoke alarms as well as the gateway that records all these devices. We also offer all kinds of software and other products, because our customers love solutions that make their job easier. But making your job easier is anything but easy. Because you are confronted with laws, directives and adjustments in the energy sector that make your job exciting every day. We keep up with the times and support you with our products. And behind this is a high standard that we meet every day. We are the only company in the industry with a sophisticated recycling solution for old devices. This ensures a sustainable future for you, your customers and ourselves. We are proud to be at the forefront of quality, precision, service and sustainability - giving you the assurance that you can rely on our products and us. You can find our imprint here: https://www.engelmann.de/en/imprint/

Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner and its unique sensor technology, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Some 2,000 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe offer individual application-specific support at the local level. In 2024, the Kistler Group posted sales of mCHF 448, and about 9 percent of this figure is reinvested in research and technology.

With more than 70 years of experience, HORIBA develops unique measurement and analysis technologies to meet customers’ evolving needs worldwide. Through group companies and local sites across 29 countries and regions*, we support a wide range of industries and applications that address global societal challenges. Guided by our corporate vision, “Joy and Fun for All,” HORIBA contributes to a safe, secure, and sustainable society where all life can thrive. We deliver comprehensive solutions that extend beyond measurement and analysis across three megatrend-driven business fields: Energy & Environment, Bio & Healthcare, and Materials & Semiconductor. For more information on HORIBA, visit https://www.horiba.com/ *As of December 31, 2025.

Micro Precision Calibration is a global leader offering customers around the world an easy path to instrument calibration services, standards compliance testing, equipment repair & sales solutions, asset management, and more. Partnering with Micro Precision, customers have the confidence that their equipment is performing as designed thus reducing costly quality or productivity issues. Micro Precision currently serves more than 3,000 customers annually across a broad spectrum of industries. Our areas of expertise include calibration of mechanical, electronic, and dimensional instruments that perform measurements such as pressure, flow, power, humidity, balance, and much more. We have calibration labs throughout North America, Europe, and Asia and our Headquarter is based in California. Leverage more than 50 years of knowledge and experience and tap into a global network of ISO 17025 accredited NIST traceable calibration labs and support offices. Simplify your calibration workflow with industry leading calibration services and solutions.

AKRIBIS is a company specialized in technology-driven solutions for measurement, control, and quality assurance in critical industrial applications. We act as representatives of leading global manufacturers, delivering not only high-precision instrumentation but also applied engineering, specialized technical support, and services throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our solutions are designed for highly regulated and demanding industries, including biopharmaceutical, food, energy, environmental, and advanced manufacturing sectors. We rely on a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists who work closely with our clients to develop tailored solutions, integrating sensors, systems, and digital platforms. In addition, through our network and associated companies, we provide: Calibration services (aligned with ISO 17025) Qualification and validation of systems Engineering and system integration Local and regional technical support With a strong presence in Latin America and partnerships with global brands, AKRIBIS positions itself as a strategic partner for organizations seeking precision, reliability, and operational excellence.