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Tubular Network

Autonomous shuttles traverse horizontally and vertically in a network of tubes to deliver parts.

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OffWorld

Souring materials on Earth and in space using swarms of intelligent robots.

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TerraFerno

Advancing geothermal downhole completions and production tools (potential ISR applications).

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WestFill Group

Innovative business focused on underground mining & backfill concepts, novel mine design presented.

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