Per reporting in High Times and Cannabis Equipment News, the Neatleaf "Spyder" is a cable-mounted, autonomous scanner operating in an **86,000-square-foot** PURPLEFARM cultivation site in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The device scans canopy-level plants continuously and feeds millions of plant-level measurements into an AI system that highlights height, chlorosis, early mildew signs and temperature differentials, according to High Times. Cannabis Equipment News and company statements quoted by vendor coverage report that PURPLEFARM saw a **20%** yield increase after deploying the Spyder, and the rollout at the Fredericton site began in March 2024, per Cannabis Equipment News. Editorial analysis: this is an example of closed-loop automation moving from pilots into commercial indoor agriculture, with immediate implications for operational monitoring, predictive interventions and labor allocation.

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Mark is senior vice president of marketing at Mfused, where he focuses on brand growth, strategic partnerships, product positioning, and cultural marketing initiatives as the company continues expanding across regulated cannabis markets. With more than 20 years of experience spanning cannabis, consumer electronics, sportswear, gaming, and lifestyle brands, Mark has built and supported global marketing, partnership, and brand development initiatives across a range of industries. Prior to joining Mfused, he held marketing and partnership roles at companies including PAX Labs, ASTRO Gaming, adidas, Belkin, Monster, and New Era Cap.

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