Defond is an electro-mechanical component manufacturer (over 40 years); and Original Design Manufacturer (ODM). Our main sectors include Home appliances, Automotive, Power tools, and Sensors for industrial applications, e.g., Robots and Automation. Defond serves some top global brands for each sector.
The 2025 MIT Japan Conference will explore future research trends at MIT, highlighting breakthroughs in key areas such as Soft Materials and Mechanics, Biomedical Innovation, and the impact of Generative AI (GAI) on the Work of the Future. Additional sessions will focus on Quantum and Silicon Photonics, Nanotechnology in materials and additive manufacturing, and the latest Machine Learning and AI tools for chemical discovery. Advances in semiconductor technology, hydrogen innovation, and electrochemistry, as well as thermofluidic interfaces, will also be featured.
Please visit the MIT ILP site for the full agenda.
Emilio Frazzoli, MIT Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics, nuTonomy CTO
Ingersoll Rand is seeking early stage technology to commercialize, with the aim of yielding more data connectivity and performance for productivity, efficiency, and sustainability improvements.
Royal Dutch Shell, a global energy company, seeks startups for automating management of their offshore assets. They are looking to develop digital tools to reduce the cost and improve the safety of inspection, maintenance, and repair of these offshore assets.
MIT Startup Exchange is seeking several startups to participate in the ILP Webinar Series Manufacturing 4.0 (selection is on a rolling basis for Fall dates, so apply ASAP).
In the coming months, the MIT Industrial Liaison Program (ILP) is pleased to present a special webinar series for China and Southeast Asia featuring leading researchers, field experts, and startups to share insights in energy, nanomaterials, novel photonics, robotics, city planning, healthcare, and more.
P&G is looking for startups to partner with in cleaning solutions.
Recently, Elbit Systems of America has decided to make a new push into the small and medium sized UAV market. Elbit’s Director of Research and Development and several of our Chief Engineers & Scientists will be in Cambridge the afternoon of October 7th for in-person meetings.