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Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

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Deep tech startup Itera has emerged from stealth with a prototype of the world’s first fluid circuit board – a technology that allows engineers to rewire and retest physical electronic circuits in less than a minute.

The company also announced $12 million in seed funding from Upfront Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Colle Capital to launch their first product and bring it to market.

Traditional printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping cycles force engineers to wait two to six weeks per design iteration, costing hundreds of thousands to millions in burn for a single hardware team and contributing to an estimated $50 billion of direct spending on electronics development annually. [Read more…] about Itera raises $12 million for fluid circuit board that rewires itself in under a minute

Reducing Time-to-Market in Robotics with Digital Manufacturing Platforms

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The growing pressure on robotics teams to move faster

Robotics companies are under more pressure than ever to accelerate development timelines. Whether building industrial automation systems, autonomous platforms, or next-generation robotic hardware, teams are expected to move from concept to production faster – without compromising reliability or performance.

At the same time, hardware development is becoming more complex. Mechanical systems, electronics, and software must all come together seamlessly, and each iteration requires physical validation. That’s where many teams run into trouble.

According to Fictiv’s 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, nearly half of manufacturing leaders say they are struggling to do more with fewer resources, while still navigating supply chain disruptions and rising costs. For robotics teams, those pressures show up most clearly in one place: prototyping. [Read more…] about Reducing Time-to-Market in Robotics with Digital Manufacturing Platforms

What Robotics Teams Really Need From a 3D Printing Partner

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Robotics teams rarely struggle because a part cannot be printed at all. More often, they lose time because a part arrives with the wrong material, the wrong orientation, a missed drawing note, or small inconsistencies that only become obvious during assembly or testing.

That is why speed alone is not enough. For robotics teams, a useful 3D printing partner combines fast turnaround with reliability, technical judgment, quality control, and repeatability. The real value is not just getting one part made quickly. It is keeping development moving when designs change, deadlines tighten, and each new build reveals the next problem to solve. [Read more…] about What Robotics Teams Really Need From a 3D Printing Partner

Clean Cuts, Smarter Builds: How Laser Cutting Enhances Robotics and Automation

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Robotics and automation are only as precise as the tools that support them. As factories become smarter and systems more integrated, the need for ultra-accurate components continues to grow.

That’s where laser cutting steps in – not just as a tool, but as a foundational part of modern fabrication. Whether it’s shaping the housing of a robotic arm or customizing parts for industrial machines, laser cutting delivers speed, precision, and adaptability in ways that traditional methods often can’t match. [Read more…] about Clean Cuts, Smarter Builds: How Laser Cutting Enhances Robotics and Automation

Wayken rapid prototyping adds 3D printing to injection moulding and CNC machining

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Whether you are an independent inventor designing a new product or a multinational company with a global operation, Wayken’s rapid prototyping and manufacturing services can help you reach your goals

Although Wayken specialises in injection moulding and CNC machining, it also offers 3D printing services. 

Most manufacturing professionals will probably tell you that if you’re serious about high-quality prototyping and mass manufacturing, you’re probably going to have to involve yourself with injection moulding and CNC machining sooner or later, although 3D printing can be useful in many areas.

Wayken can guide you through the process of using all the current manufacturing technologies.  [Read more…] about Wayken rapid prototyping adds 3D printing to injection moulding and CNC machining