Novarc Technologies Appoints Donato Montanari as Chief Technology Officer

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2026--

Novarc Technologies Inc. (“Novarc”), a full-stack AI robotics company pioneering automated welding solutions, today announced the appointment of Donato Montanari as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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Donato Montanari is Novarc's new Chief Technology Officer

Mr. Montanari is a distinguished technology executive and serial entrepreneur with more than 30 years of extensive experience in artificial intelligence (AI), machine vision, and industrial automation. As Novarc’s CTO, he will spearhead the company’s technical vision, focusing on the advancement of the company’s technology solutions that bring full automation and cognitive power to welding solutions to meet the global demand for the growing needs of infrastructure.

“We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Donato to the Novarc team. His deep, hands-on experience in scaling complex machine vision and AI technology to solve real-world industrial problems brings the technological insight and experience crucial to our next phase of growth,” says Soroush Karimzadeh, CEO of Novarc Technologies. “Donato’s leadership will be pivotal in accelerating the advance of our suite of products including NovAI™ and NovAI™ solutions to transform the robotic welding industry.”

Prior to joining Novarc, Mr. Montanari served as the Vice President and General Manager of Machine Vision and Fixed Industrial Scanning at Zebra Technologies. During his tenure, he was instrumental in simplifying industrial imaging and leading the global strategy for image processing software and smart cameras, including the integration of major acquisitions like Matrox Imaging. A seasoned entrepreneur, he has contributed to five technology startups in the field of imaging and machine vision, successfully achieving exits for all of them, and holds multiple patents in semiconductor memory and imaging technology.

“I am excited to join Novarc at a crucial inflection point,” says Montanari. “I view this as an incredible opportunity to engage my engineering background with Novarc’s many developments in robotics, welding automation and AI. Integrating AI-based computer vision into heavy fabrication provides an accurate solution for the unpredictable variables of the shop floor, as well as reducing the physical burden of repetition and hazardous conditions that welders currently endure.”

Donato holds a Master of Engineering in electrical engineering from K.U.L in Belgium and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Universita' of Pavia, Italy.

About Novarc Technologies Inc.

As a proven pioneer in the field of welding automation, Novarc Technologies is a full-stack AI robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of automated welding solutions for challenging welding applications. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is recognized by customers globally for its impact in the fabrication industry. For more information, visit novarctech.com

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