Nigel E. Wenden

EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of Atlas Copco AB, Edwards Holdings Ltd. is a leading developer and manufacturer of vacuum products, abatement solutions, and related value-added services. The company is based in Crawley, UK. Edwards provides an integrated approach to vacuum and exhaust management needs, offering productivity, safety, and environmental reassurance to its customers. Its products are used in various industrial processes, including semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs, solar cells, power, glass, metallurgy, pharmaceutical, chemical, scientific instruments, and R&D applications. Edwards has been constantly innovating its vacuum pump technology and systems capability for over 90 years, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products and set new standards in the industry.

Part of Sartorius AG, Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource Ltd. is a British company that provides contract testing services of biologic drugs and vaccines. The company is based in Glasgow, UK. The company was founded in 2007. The CEO is Hugo de Wit. Sartorius Stedim BioOutsource was acquired by Sartorius Stedim Biotech SA on April 17, 2015.

Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA.

Massachusetts High Technology Council is an organization that advocates for public policies and programs that create and maintain a competitive business climate. The non-profit company is based in Waltham, MA. The company has been nurturing tech companies for over 70 years, despite its reputation as a high-tax expensive place to do business. The Massachusetts High Technology Council provides resources and hosts events for its members, and offers membership to organizations that want to join other thought leaders in the Commonwealth. Massachusetts High Technology Council Member Testimonials are available on their website. The company was founded by Raymond S. Stata.

BAE Systems Steel Products Division produces and develops track components for military vehicles and track solutions. Its products include flight bars, hubs, tread links, wing nuts, brake spiders, daggers, pivot shafts, and precision machinery. The company is located in Anniston, AL.

Part of The University of Manchester, The University of Manchester I3 Ltd. provides incubation services. The company is based in Manchester, UK. The CEO of the British company is Clive Rowland.

The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in basic and applied research. The Institute, with nearly 360 faculty, 4000 students, 1250 administrative and supporting staff, is a self-contained campus and is located in a beautiful, wooded land of about 250 hectares in South Madras

The University of Manchester Intellectual Property Ltd. (UMIP) manages intellectual property for the University of Manchester. Formed in 2004, UMIP is a limited company wholly-owned by the University and located in Manchester, UK. They operate independently of the University. The University traces their history back to 1851 and more recently to 2004 when the University formally combined with UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) to create a single university. UMIP acts as a technology transfer company in the UK. They have access to proof of concept funds to develop very early stage inventions to a phase where they become propositions capable of attracting investments. They also have investment funds to develop young start-up companies, along with the skills and network necessary to draw in the larger sums of external venture capital. UMIP works with researchers, entrepreneurs, business people, professional advisers and investors to achieve their goals.

Part of Atlas Copco AB, Hind High Vacuum Pumps Pvt Ltd. is an Indian company that manufactures and designs vacuum pumps and systems. The company is based in Bangalore, India. The company was founded in 2009. Hind High Vacuum Pumps was acquired by Atlas Copco AB from Hind High Vacuum Co. Pvt Ltd. on January 21, 2022.

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. provides research models and laboratory animal support services. It offers quality research models and support services to the biomedical community. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.

Part of Danaher Corp., AB Sciex LLC is a company that manufactures life science analytical technologies. The company is based in Framingham, MA.

Gelest, Inc. manufactures and supplies organo-silicon and metal-organic materials. Its products include silanes and silicon, geranium and tin compounds, biosafe antimicrobials, personal care, specialty polyethers and olefins, and special packaging. It offers technical development and application support for microelectronics, metallization and dielectrics, diagnostics and separation science, specialty polymeric materials, pharmaceutical synthesis, medical materials, and personal care. The company was founded by Barry Arkles and Kevin King in 1991 and is headquartered in Morrisville, PA.

Phenomenex, Inc. develops, manufactures, and distributes chromatography products for the separation, analysis and purification of pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Its customers include the life sciences, environmental, chemical, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Fasha Mahjoor in 1982 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Petri is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Andy Beck, Daphne Koller, Emily Leproust, Chris Voigt, Reshma Shetty, Alec Nielsen, Bernhard van Lengerich,Stan Lapidus, Pam Silver, JP Mangeolle and George Church. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

TeraPore Technologies, Inc. develops cutting-edge membrane technologies for high-permeability, high-resolution nanofiltration. The company was founded by Rachel Dorin in 2013 and is headquartered in

Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc. manufactures and provides silane. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

The BOC Group Ltd. manufactures industrial special gases, vacuum pumps, and components. It provides vacuum technologies, distribution services and solutions to the global electronics packaging industry. The company is headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom.

Foseco Plc supplies consumable products in the foundry and steel making industry. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Tamworth, the United Kingdom.

QED Technologies International, Inc. develops polishing and metrology technology for semiconductors. The company is based in Rochester, NY. The company was founded in 1996 by Lowell A. Mintz, Donald Golini. The CEO is Bertrand Loy. QED Technologies International was acquired by CMC Materials LLC, part of Entegris, Inc. from July 07, 2022 on July 10, 2006 for $23.50 million.

Hangzhou Anow Microfiltration Co. Ltd. engages in the operation of filtration business. It specializes in research and development of microporous membrane. Its products includes microporous membrane, membrane filter cartridges, depth filter, syringe filters & filter units, infusion filters, capsule filters, filter housings, small flow pleated filter elements, high flow pleated filter, and precision mold. Its products are applied to biopharmaceuticals, medical, food and beverage, laboratory, microelectronics, and chemical and water treatment. The company was founded on December 3, 2003 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

Ferrotec GmbH is a private company based in Stutensee, Germany that specializes in design-oriented sheet metal processing and demanding housing construction. The German company manufactures high-precision parts and housings from all iron and non-iron metals, aluminum, and stainless steel. The company offers a range of services from prototyping to small series to series production, including construction, laser cutting, bending, welding, assembly, and special finish. In May 2015, they expanded their production space to almost 5,000 square meters, creating optimal conditions for productivity and growth. Ferrotec is committed to using their know-how to help their clients succeed.