Navitas Semiconductor hosted a meeting of the Torrance Tech Committee at its headquarters to bring local technology companies together to network, share capabilities and explore partnerships, organizers said.

The committee, created by the City of Torrance Office of Economic Development about two years ago, provides a forum for hardware, software, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing and life-sciences firms to present projects and discuss collaborations, a City of Torrance staff member said. "Please contact the Office of Economic Development for more information. I'm Alexandria Katsuridis with the City of Torrance," Alexandria Katsuridis said.

An EPRIS representative described that company as "a high power microwave company founded in 2018" that has been in Torrance about four years and employs roughly 180 people, of whom about 150 work in Torrance. The representative said EPRIS builds high-power microwave systems focused on counter‑UAS and counter‑electronics capabilities and also is developing commercial electronic technologies.

Several participants said the committee helps firms find local suppliers and customers and learn what neighbors are doing. A committee member said the group discusses prototypes, proof‑of‑concepts and pilot runs that cross over automotive and smart‑city applications, and that those connections help the city understand how it can support business growth.

Organizers and attendees emphasized economic and cultural benefits for Torrance from concentrating skilled workers and companies in the same area. "The big benefit is the greater city impact, the economic impact for the city," an attendee said, adding that the committee helps companies "get to know our neighbors" and sometimes reveal unexpected local business matches.

The city invites other technology firms to join the Torrance Tech Committee through the Office of Economic Development. No formal motions, votes or policy actions were recorded during the meeting; the session focused on company presentations and networking.