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MacroFab’s manufacturing-on-demand business sees ‘record growth’

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Houston-based tech startup MacroFab, which provides a manufacturing-on-demand platform, says it experienced “record growth” in 2018.

The company says it is “revolutionizing the electronics manufacturing industry” by building a marketplace that will benefit both its customers and contract manufacturers.

The company experienced a record-breaking year in 2018, marked by aggressive growth in bookings and revenue, an ever-increasing number of repeat customers, a new CEO and expanded management team entering 2019.  [Read more…] about MacroFab’s manufacturing-on-demand business sees ‘record growth’

Tempo raises $20 million to build new factory in San Francisco for electronics manufacturing

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Electronics manufacturer Tempo Automation has closed a $20 million Series B round to increase its manufacturing capacity and double its team in key roles in software engineering, sales, and manufacturing.

Tempo says the move is “driven by high demand”. The company plans to increase manufacturing capacity with a new connected factory and company headquarters in the heart of San Francisco.

Paired with its factory software, this increases its overall capacity by 10 times over the next couple years.  [Read more…] about Tempo raises $20 million to build new factory in San Francisco for electronics manufacturing

Manufacturing in Silicon Valley: ASteelFlash develops its smart factory vision

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When talking about Silicon Valley, most people usually think about Apple, Google, Facebook, startups and new technologies.

But Silicon Valley has also been the seedbed of innovation for the advanced electronic manufacturing industry.

That’s why electronics manufacturing company ASteelFlash says it is now implementing a pilot program at its Fremont, California facility targeted towards building the smart factory of the future.  [Read more…] about Manufacturing in Silicon Valley: ASteelFlash develops its smart factory vision

Norautron recruits ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot to help with Abax electronics manufacturing

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Norautron, an electronics manufacturer based in Norway, has invested in the ABB YuMi collaborative robot to help the company meet additional demands relating to a manufacturing agreement with Abax, a supplier of electronics for cars and other road vehicles. 

Norautron fully automatic robotic work cell is said to be able to manufacture, assemble, mark and pack four unique products.

With this new cell, hardware can be assembled in Norway at a competitive cost level, says the company.  [Read more…] about Norautron recruits ABB’s YuMi collaborative robot to help with Abax electronics manufacturing