Reshape Automation has hit the floor at PackExpo! 📍 It’s Josh Horton's first week as Head of Business Operations (welcome, Josh!), and he’s already diving in, walking the show to talk automation. While we’re booth-free this year, you can catch the work of our partners at their booths (KUKA: N-5414, North Building; FANUC America Corporation: N-5332, North Building; Kawasaki Robotics: N-5723, North Building; Impaqt Robotics: Booth N-5575, North Building; Jacobi Robotics: Booth N-5476, North Building; Yaskawa Motoman ft. NOVA Automation: Booth N-5414, North Building; Elite Automation: Booth LL-9538, Lakeside Lower.. and more) or explore from your sofa at our online marketplace https://lnkd.in/gXVijpD9 . Curious about what Reshape can do for you—or why Josh joined us? Use the link in the comments 👇 to book a time to chat!
Reshape Automation
Manufacturing
The one-stop-shop for your end-to-end industrial automation journey
About us
Reshape Automation is a end-to-end partner for manufacturing and supply chain companies looking to break free from the hurdles of labor shortages. We partner with the companies that need automation the most, offering services for the entire lifecycle of an automation project, from diagnose, to discovery, to design, deployment and support.
- Website
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www.reshapeautomation.com
External link for Reshape Automation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- robotic system integration, artificial intelligence, automation system design, robotics, industrial automation, manufacturing process consulting, plastic part manufacturing automation, food production automation , AMRs, cobots, and industrial robots
Locations
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Primary
San Francisco, US
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Detroit, US
Employees at Reshape Automation
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Carlos Vanegas
Founder & CTO Reshape Automation | Helping manufacturers automate their way out of labor shortages
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Juan L. Aparicio Ojea
Founder & CEO Reshape Automation | Robotics & AI Thought Leadership | Accelerating America's transition to automated labor
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Ty Findley
Co-founder and General Partner at Ironspring Ventures I Kauffman Fellow
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Josh Horton
I help manufacturers eliminate inefficiencies and overcome operational challenges through an all-in-one automation platform
Updates
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🎃 Halloween is here! 👻 Did you know? The candy industry produces over 300 million pounds of candy for Halloween alone, and automation is a big part of getting it all out there. From sorting to packaging, automation keeps the treats coming—fast and efficient, no tricks needed! This robot arm is ready to work some Halloween magic, making automation as smooth as it is spooky. Happy Halloween from the Reshape team! Hope your day’s all treats, no tricks! 🍬
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Streamline Your Quality Inspection with Automation 📸 Choosing the right automation for quality inspection shouldn’t be a headache. At Reshape, we’ve simplified the process. With AI agents like Alice and Charlie guiding you through each step, we offer solutions from robotics to cameras and advanced AI-based inspection tools—all in one place. Why Quality Inspection Matters: ✅ Prevent Defects Early: Catch issues before they become problems, ensuring your products meet top standards right from the start. ✅ Cut Waste & Rework: Minimize the time and resources spent on fixing mistakes, reducing product waste and costly recalls. ✅ Build Customer Trust: Deliver consistent quality to keep your customers coming back and build long-term loyalty. Watch our video to see how Reshape Automation helps manufacturers and warehouses quickly find the right tools for quality inspection. #Automation #QualityInspection #Manufacturing #VisualInspection
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New partnership announcement! 🔊 As a vendor-agnostic platform, Reshape is all about accelerating the automation journey of our customers, and that also includes deploying new robotic solutions faster. That is why we are happy to welcome Impaqt Robotics to the Reshape Market! 🤝 Their products excel at reducing the time needed to deploy machine tending, material handling and palletizing applications. Curious to learn more? Explore all Impaqt Robotics catalog and the Reshape Platform! Link in the comments ⬇️ #ReshapeIndustrialAutomationHub #Automation #Manufacturing #Robotics #machinetending #palletizing Impaqt Robotics #PartnershipsMatter
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Happy National Manufacturing Day! 🏭 Today, manufacturers across the U.S. are opening their doors to show how things really get made. With over 2,600 events happening nationwide, it’s a great chance to see firsthand how technology is changing the industry. At Reshape Automation, we’re working alongside manufacturers to solve everyday problems with automation—whether it’s using robotics, cameras, or improving workflows to cut costs and boost efficiency. To everyone driving progress in manufacturing, thank you for your hard work. 👏 #ManufacturingDay #Automation #ReshapeAutomation #MFGDay #ManufacturingInnovation
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Improve your Efficiency with Automated Machine Tending! In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, reducing downtime and increasing productivity are critical to staying ahead. Automated machine tending is a proven solution that can help you achieve those goals by automating repetitive tasks like loading and unloading machines. Here’s why it matters: 🔹 35% reduction in downtime: Companies that implement automated machine tending report significant reductions in machine idle time, allowing for more continuous production. 🔹 20-30% increase in throughput: Automated systems can handle tasks faster and more consistently than manual labor, translating directly into higher output. 🔹 Up to 30% savings on labor costs: With automation handling repetitive tasks, you can reallocate skilled workers to more value-added activities, leading to long-term cost savings. 🔹 Improved ROI: Studies show that the ROI for machine tending automation can be achieved in as little as 12-18 months, making it a sound investment for growth. At Reshape Automation, we help you select and implement the right machine tending solutions to fit your specific needs—whether you’re looking at CNC machine tending or more complex robotic systems. Check out our latest video on how to identify the best solutions for your operations and start boosting your production today! 🚀 #automation #machinetending #manufacturing #robotics #efficiency #roicalculator
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We’re finally catching up after a great time at IMTS 2024! 🦾 It was an event filled with valuable conversations and insights. We learned a lot from customers, partners, investors, students, media, and everyone else who stopped by our booth--from a machine shop in the Amish Country looking to introduce robots into their operations, to system integrators in need of better tools to manage proposals and quotes, to multi-billion dollar companies searching for a one-stop shop for automation solutions. So much learning in just a few days! IMTS was also the perfect stage for us to celebrate some major milestones: ✅ Announced our $5M seed round led by Irospring Ventures ✅ Launched the Reshape Industrial Hub ✅ Introduced our brand-new website. (Link in the comments) Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! #IMTS2024 #ReshapeAutomation #Automation #Manufacturing #SeedRound #AI #SupplyChain
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Check out our CEO, Juan L. Aparicio Ojea, in his guest article for Control Design where he explains how generative AI is helping manufacturers and warehouses automate in areas that you may not expect it (hint: it is not controlling robots) 🏭 With digital acceleration reshaping industries, many are struggling to keep pace. Juan shares how genAI can bridge this gap and help businesses "automating automation" and closing the digital divide. How has AI impacted your operations? We’d love to hear from you in the comments! Link to the full article in the comments ⬇️ #AI #Automation #Manufacturing #Warehousing #DigitalTransformation #ReshapeAutomation #ControlDesign
In a special guest article from Reshape Automation's Juan L. Aparicio Ojea, Control Design readers can learn how to #automate #automation with generative #artificialintelligence. The #digital acceleration of 2020 exacerbated the divide between #digitalforward companies and those lagging behind, Juan writes, leaving many #manufacturers struggling to keep pace. How has #AI affected YOUR business? Let us know in the comments! #dataacquisition #GenAI #technology #digitaltransformation #ReshapeAutomation #ControlDesign Read the full article here ⬇ https://lnkd.in/giWswKpb
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Reshape Automation reposted this
🎉 Welcome to the Ironspring Ventures portfolio Reshape Automation! Reshape is an AI-powered solution transforming industrial automation from discovery to deployment, and we are excited to lead the company’s $5M seed round with participation from a standout group of partners including Haystack, Supply Chain Ventures, REMUS Capital, Expansion Venture Capital, and existing investors Schematic Ventures and Bee Partners. Co-Founders CEO Juan L. Aparicio Ojea and CTO Carlos Vanegas bring deep domain expertise in robotics and automation and strong company building experience along with a palpable passion for creating technology that will help to deploy 10x more robotics and automation in the US by the end of this decade. They believe automation is crucial to addressing labor shortages in manufacturing and warehouse operations and that the Reshape Industrial Automation Hub will enable these businesses to meaningfully accelerate adoption of the equipment and services they need. 🤖 🤖 🤖 👉 Read more about Reshape and the funding news here: https://lnkd.in/gtVV5hn3
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Today we are excited to announce our $5M Seed round led by Ironspring Ventures! Participating investors also include new partners Haystack, Supply Chain Ventures, REMUS Capital, Expansion Venture Capital, and prominent angel investors including Amar Hanspal, alongside existing investors Schematic Ventures and Bee Partners. With this new capital, Reshape Automation will accelerate the development and deployment of our product suite, enabling manufacturers and warehouse operators to increase visibility into their operations, identify how to optimize their processes, and build real world ROI cases for automation. More news about our new product lineup tomorrow. A huge thank you to our unstoppable team, forward-thinking customers, and incredible partners who inspire us every day to push the limits of what's possible in industrial automation. We’re especially grateful to our investors for their belief in our vision and their shared commitment to accelerating the adoption of automation solutions across manufacturing and supply chain industries Work doesn't stop. At #IMTS2024? Come check us out at booth 133028 in the East Hall. We’re just getting started—what automation challenges do you see in the industry today? Let’s talk in the comments! #robots #automation #manufacturing #vc #seed #dreamteam #newpartners #cheers #joinus #wearehiring