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Find out how Ranfac’s proven four-step process unleashes startup potential and enhances scalability, flexibility, and reliability with: Custom and collaborative product design Single-source manufacturing Streamlined in-house regulatory filing Lower level planning to start Download the infographic here: https://hubs.ly/Q02nn__K0 #startup #medicalmanufacturing #deviceproduction #ranfac #medicaldeviceproduction #medicaldevices

🎙️ NEW Episode: Local manufacturing meets startup innovation🎙️ On the latest episode of TXI's "The Modern Industrialist" our guest, Adam Rodrigues of FORGE shares his insights on bridging the gap between startups and manufacturing. Learn about: • Adam's transformative journey from machinist to VP at FORGE. • Lessons Adam has learned and shared in both the manufacturing and start-up communities. • FORGE's mission and Adam's role in catalyzing startup success from prototype to commercialization. • Misconceptions about domestic manufacturing, common startup challenges, and FORGE's solutions. • What sets Connecticut and Massachusetts apart in the U.S. manufacturing landscape. FORGE stands as a critical partner, offering startups valuable guidance for informed decision-making. Tune in to learn about the collaborative efforts propelling innovation and manufacturing success. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3A_C_hZ #ModernIndustrialistPodcast #SmartManufacturing #Innovation #Manufacturing #StartupJourney With Matt Reich and Patrick Turley

Have a product idea but not sure how to bring it to life? We support startups and innovators throughout the critical early stages of turning concepts into reality. Our structured three-stage approach ensures your idea is explored and validated before implementation with trusted partners: #1 Ideate – We dive deep into the creative process to uncover opportunities for innovation within your value chain. From sketching low-fidelity prototypes to exploring ideas, we help you generate and refine the right concepts. #2 Validate – With rapid prototyping, market research, and data-driven analysis, we test your idea to ensure it’s both technically and economically viable. This minimizes risk and prevents costly misinvestments early on. #3 Implement – While we focus on ideation and validation, we connect you with our trusted network of partners for seamless execution, from automation and production planning to manufacturing. No matter where you are in the innovation process, alstrio is here to guide you every step of the way. Follow & connect with Jannick Schulte & Torben Harms to know more about our process. Stay tuned to read about each stage in our innovation journey. #innovation #prototyping #hardwaredevelopment #startups #productdesign #productdevelopment #hardwareinnovation #manufacturing

We are a Hamburg-based hardware prototyping and innovation specialists. Our mission is clear: to enhance the international competitiveness of European tech companies through accelerated hardware innovation. 🚀 How do we do it? We support tech companies by reducing innovation risks through fast, systematic, and pragmatic hardware validation. By focusing on early user validation and fostering close collaboration, we help turn ideas into impactful innovations. 💡 While our expertise lies in the initial concept and validation stages, we partner with a network of trusted companies to support the later stages of development, ensuring a smooth journey from prototype to production. Let’s accelerate your hardware innovation. Together, we can turn your ideas into reality. Follow & connect with Jannick Schulte & Torben Harms to learn more about our process. #HardwareInnovation #RiskReduction #UserValidation #Startups #InnovationJourney #alstrio #innovation #hardwareprototyping #techcompanies #collaboration #productdevelopment #userfeedback #hardwareinnovation #Hamburg

🔬🚀 Are you ready to witness groundbreaking innovations and cutting-edge technologies in #manufacturing? Mark your calendars and secure your spot because the Illinois Science and Technology Coalition's Manufacturing Startup Showcase is just around the corner on February 29! 🏭 ISTC's #VentureEngine will be hosting a startup showcase featuring six manufacturing-focused founders. Join us for a pitch-format event to learn about emerging trends impacting the industry and connect with the innovators leading the way. Special thank you to our sponsor/host at the ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CENTER at the College of DuPage. Our featured Startup's include: OrdrSmart (Techstars Farm to Fork'23) OrdrSmart is digitizing the most traditional and widely used operation for B2B manufacturers: product sampling. MARKT-PILOT- whose mission is to provide complete market intelligence for your entire spare parts offering. Climastry- they lead in the commercialization of groundbreaking technology that retools manufacturing for the 22nd century and provides the digital infrastructure to turn externality abatement into sustainable revenue. Cohesive Manufacturing - a technical company comprised of passionate engineers looking to harness 3D technology, mathematical modeling, combinatorial optimization, and AI algorithms to tackle some of the most challenging problems of today's society with technology impacting the areas of manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and social entrepreneurship. T-Sale Metals - a company committed to making metal trading in the domestic and international market easier and more accessible for our customers and users, assisting in all stages of buying and selling metals. Volexion- Drop-in graphene encapsulation technology for commercial Li-ion cathode materials. Volexion boosts battery performance 10x and enables battery cost reduction >30% nutrād- nutrād is smart infrastructure that links commerce and removes friction. We build smart, self-correcting connections between brands, distributors, and retailers.

Recently, Munters participated in the Combient Foundry Industrial Future Summit, where our CEO, Klas Forsström, and Pia Brantgärde Linder, President of FoodTech, shared our transformative digital journey.   Klas highlighted how we’ve evolved to align with global trends such as digitalization and sustainability, with a strong focus on innovation, customer centricity, and agility.   Building on this, Pia explained that successfully transitioning into a digital business requires fresh approaches to business models, company culture, and processes. At Munters, we’ve embraced a “freedom to act” framework that fosters agility and entrepreneurial thinking, while closely collaborating with our customers from the early stages of solution development.   They emphasized that innovation, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships with startups have been crucial to our success, allowing us to stay ahead of trends like AI, sustainability, and digitalization. Over the past three years, we’ve made more than 10 strategic acquisitions, expanding our access to cutting-edge technologies and unlocking new markets.   We extend a huge thank you to our partners and participants in driving innovation forward with us. Together, we are shaping the future of technology and sustainability. #Munters #Innovation #Sustainability #Technology #AI #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Startups #Tech

Inspiring and so relevant with Munters contribution to transformation towards more sustainable solutions in so many industries, food and agriculture not the least.

I recently had the pleasure of representing Munters alongside our CEO Klas Forsström, at the Combient Foundry Industrial Future Summit, where we shared our digital transformation journey - a journey powered by innovation, customer centricity, and a strong commitment to sustainability. During my session, I explored what it truly takes to excel as a digital business today. Success means reimagining business models, cultivating a future-ready company culture, and optimizing processes for agility and growth. At Munters, we embrace a "freedom to act" framework that empowers our teams to think entreprenuerially and make agile, impactful decisions - always keeping our customers' needs at the forefront from day one of development. This combined with targeted aquisitions and collaborative partnerships with startups, has driven our progress, positioning us at the leading edge of AI, sustainability and digital solutions. A Big thank you to my team, all our partners, collaborators, and collegues - together we're shaping the future of sustainable technology. #Digitalization #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodSecurity #Traceability

What better way to celebrate my anniversary with FORGE as an Innovation Advisor than to get together in person at Greentown Labs! In less than a month I get to talk about my favorite topic and help out the incredible #cleantech #entrepreneurs working on some of the most difficult problems. We'll dive into what to avoid when setting up your #manufacturing and #supplychain from early stages to scale! Come one, come all!

We support innovation from the very idea to its realization! We help start-ups find the perfect suppliers and build an efficient supply chain that enables a smooth transition from prototype to mass production. Our mission is to simplify processes, allowing you to focus on innovation and the growth of your business. Together, we will create a future full of possibilities. 🚀 #StartUp #SupplyChain #Prototyping #Production #Innovation