Founded by 25-year-old engineer Eyan Emanuel, Philadelphia-based Exodus Industries grew out of his effort to build an ultra-compact automotive engine that conventional development tools could not adequately design. The company now helps automakers and other industrial businesses develop physical systems through its TPL software, using the XDS-E1 powertrain as the original proof of its approach.
MWW1, LLCLifelong engineer Matthew W. Wright founded MWW1 in 2013 while developing patented engine technology, giving the Shaker Heights company a distinctly hands-on character. MWW1 turns difficult ideas into working hardware, staying with projects from early design through physical testing for clients in industrial equipment, manufacturing, and performance vehicles.SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH
Combined Technology SolutionsFounded by Joseph E. Anderson II, Combined Technology Solutions is a small, innovation-driven engine technology company shaped by its founder’s “Skunk Works” approach and extensive race-engine experience. Based in Ridgely, Maryland, CTS develops combustion systems for customers seeking cleaner, more efficient operation in automotive and industrial engines. Its Dynamic Spark Ignition technology is also applied to specialized projects, including a 100-mpg Cadillac CTS vehicle.RIDGELY, MD
Simplex Systems IncSimplex Systems Inc. grew from one person’s garage-based contract work in 2012 into a Twinsburg, Ohio, company focused on solving difficult industrial automation challenges. Its team designs and integrates custom machinery for organizations seeking to modernize how they work, often turning one-off solutions into repeat products.TWINSBURG, OH
Tessy AutomationFounded in a rented Meadville basement in 1983, Tessy Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom electro-mechanical automation systems for manufacturers of complex components. The company grew from NuTec Tooling Systems into a 65-person operation with roots in zipper-making equipment and experience serving demanding automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, and consumer applications. Its Solution Center supports rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept work, while its ISO 9001:2015 certification formalizes the quality practices behind its equipment.MEADVILLE, PA