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Best Industrial Goods and Manufacturing Companies in Massachusetts, United States

The 321 best Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Vulcan Forms.

321companies tracked
$2.4Bdisclosed funding
2unicorns
72have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · INDUSTRIAL GOODS AND MANUFACTURING × MASSACHUSETTS

Our analysis of 81 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies

$7.0b in tracked funding; 85% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

81companies analysed
85%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
8unicorns
2019median founding year
311kcombined LinkedIn audience
42%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Vulcan Forms 🦄
Provider of industrial metal additive manufacturing system
67Funding top 14%Growth top 24%Moat top 26%News top 41%
All 8 signals ▾
Fundingtop 14%
Growthtop 24%
Moattop 26%
Newstop 41%
Markettop 42%
Talentbottom 49%
Techbottom 44%
Globalbottom 37%
Funding: Raised $356M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr)
Growth: Headcount 50 → 182 (+264%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100
$356M4 mo ago182
182 → 265 (+46%)
2015John Hart
Co-Founder
WordPressMySQLPHP+16—1 award
2Onshape
Cloud-native CAD & PDM platform accelerating product development and team collaboration
$349M84 mo ago982012—SentryAtlassian StatuspageJava+3045 patents
Collaborative cloud-based parametric 3D CAD modeling and feature management
2 launchs
3Tulip 🦄
Digitalized Manufacturing System
74Funding top 16%Tech top 20%Moat top 28%Product top 37%
All 11 signals ▾
Fundingtop 16%
Techtop 20%
Moattop 28%
Producttop 37%
Talenttop 38%
Growthtop 40%
Markettop 41%
Newstop 42%
Innovationtop 45%
Patentsbottom 46%
Globalbottom 43%
Funding: Raised $171M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 10 yrs (0.5/yr)
Tech: 68 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100
$171M5 mo ago1132014Rony Kubat
Co-Founder & CIO & CISO
Craft CMSSentryApple iCloud Mail+418 patents
Manufacturing cold‑formed battery terminals with undercut rings and acid sealing
1 partnership
4rethink robotics
Rethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process.
$150M106 mo ago302008—WordPressPleskApple iCloud Mail+2476 patents
Modular, safe collaborative robots with quick‑swap tools, flexure actuators, vision training, and integrated power distribution.
—
5Re:Build
Provider of industrial manufacturing services
76Funding top 20%Innovation top 23%Patents top 23%Tech top 34%
All 9 signals ▾
Fundingtop 20%
Innovationtop 23%
Patentstop 23%
Techtop 34%
Growthtop 35%
Markettop 45%
Moattop 45%
Globalbottom 33%
Newsbottom 21%
Funding: Raised $148M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr)
Innovation: 70 patents (top 20% of patent-holders) · 60 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 76/100
$148M21 mo ago481
481 → 1,170 (+143%)
2020—WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+4070 patents
Modular, foldable prefabricated building and transportable enclosure systems with integrated utility channels.
2 partnerships
6Aras
Low code platform offering software to build applications and a PLM software
$139M62 mo ago1672000Roque Martin
CEO
WordPressSentryMySQL+3224 patents
Enterprise PLM data model automation, query, and calculation engines for self-describing systems
1 launch · 1 award
7aPriori
Product cost management solutions for discrete manufacturing
$109M22 mo ago152
152 → 281 (+85%)
2003Michael Philpott
Co-Founder
WordPressMySQLPHP+2720 patents
PLM-driven analytics for bulk component analysis and manufacturing design optimization.
1 launch
8Koura
Developer, manufacturer, and supplier of fluoroproducts
$100M44 mo ago7582019—WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+21——
9AspenTech
Provider of enterprise asset performance management, asset performance monitoring, and asset optimization…
$100M154 mo ago7861981Antonio Pietri
President and Chief Executive Officer
SitecoreApple iCloud MailMicrosoft ASP.NET+2357 patents
Advanced computational optimization for industrial processes, power grids, and sustainable feedstock modeling.
—
10Lucidity Lights
Contract based manufacturer of lights
$95M52 mo ago312012John Goscha
Founder
Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+1468 patents
Advanced circadian lighting and RF induction lamp technologies for energy-efficient illumination
—
11Arcaea
Contract manufacturer of beauty products
$78M55 mo ago362021Jasmina Aganovic
Founder & CEO
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+198 patents
UV-protective cosmetics using gadusol and microbiome-modulating ingredient blends
2 launchs
12Lumafield
Provider of industrial X-ray CT scanners and cloud-based analysis software
82AI top 15%Funding top 18%Patents top 23%Innovation top 24%
All 12 signals ▾
AItop 15%
Fundingtop 18%
Patentstop 23%
Innovationtop 24%
Techtop 29%
Talenttop 38%
Moattop 43%
Growthtop 45%
Newstop 45%
Producttop 45%
Markettop 47%
Globalbottom 37%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Funding: Raised $67.5M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100
$68M6 mo ago982019Jonathan Aharon
Co-founder & Head of Strategy & Finance
WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+2851 patents
Advanced X-ray CT imaging hardware, shielding, and AI-driven reconstruction algorithms
—
13SciAps
Manufacturer of durable handheld LIBS analyzers, XRF analyzers, & raman analyzers
$54M34 mo ago832012—Webflow EcommerceCart FunctionalityFoxy.io+2267 patents
Portable handheld spectroscopic instruments for field elemental analysis (XRF, LIBS)
—
14Paperless Parts
Provider of cost estimation and quoting software for the manufacturing industry
$46M30 mo ago115
115 → 139 (+21%)
2017Scott Sawyer
Co-Founder & CTO
WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+3410 patents
Automated generation of manufacturing instructions, process selection, and geometric search tools.
—
15Boston Materials
Manufacturer of advanced energy transfer materials
27Funding top 23%Talent top 38%Moat top 39%Partners top 45%
All 8 signals ▾
Fundingtop 23%
Talenttop 38%
Moattop 39%
Partnerstop 45%
Techbottom 39%
Globalbottom 37%
Marketbottom 27%
Newsbottom 18%
Funding: Raised $40.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100
$40M6 mo ago192016Anvesh Gurijala
Co-Founder & CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+14——
16Neurala
Developer of vision artificial intelligence software for industrial quality inspections
$33M59 mo ago302006Anatoli Gorchet
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
HubSpot CMS HubYouTubeHubSpot+1974 patents
Edge AI continual learning and on-device anomaly detection using adaptive deep neural networks
—
17Tiaxllc
Developer of functional wearables and functional coatings for various applications
$32M64 mo ago752002————
18Bluespec
Provider of electronic design synthesis tools for integrated circuits & FPGAs
$27M40 mo ago332003—EmotionReactGatsby+125 patents
Multi-clock domain hardware design, synthesis, and verification tools
—
19OATSystems
Creator of awareness campaigns on Indian history and culture
$24M241 mo ago582001Sridhar Ramachandran
Co-Founder & ex-VP
———
20Capesym
Provider of online casino games and sports betting services
65Funding top 26%Patents top 37%Innovation top 38%Global bottom 35%
All 4 signals ▾
Fundingtop 26%
Patentstop 37%
Innovationtop 38%
Globalbottom 35%
Funding: Raised $22.6M across 18 rounds · 18 rounds over 18 yrs (1.0/yr)
Patents: 12 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 65/100
$23M8 mo ago51992——12 patents
High-performance microstructured crystal and halide‑semiconductor radiation detection technologies
—
21Datanomix
Data visualization and productivity tool for manufacturing industries
$21M37 mo ago412015Greg McHale
Founder & CTO
WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+412 patents
Real-time cloud-based data management and processing platform
—
22ThingWorx
Platform to build and run applications for connected devices
$18M160 mo ago2,5592009——3 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
—
23Formation Systems
Online product lifecycle management software for process manufacturing sectors
$16M299 mo ago701995Trentx Landreth
CEO
———
24Canvas GFX
Cloud-based document viewing and collaboration suite solutions
$16M42 mo ago13
13 → 28 (+115%)
2003Patricia Hume
CEO
WebflowZohoVimeo+25—2 launchs
25Cumulus Digital Systems
Cloud-based operations and maintenance management platform
$15M65 mo ago222018Mark Litke
Co-Founder
Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Amazon ELB+3——
26CPS
Leader in developing advanced materials solutions for transportation, energy, aviation, defense, and oil &…
53Funding top 32%Growth top 39%Fin. health top 42%Tech top 43%
All 11 signals ▾
Fundingtop 32%
Growthtop 39%
Fin. healthtop 42%
Techtop 43%
Newstop 45%
Moatbottom 49%
Marketbottom 44%
Patentsbottom 44%
Innovationbottom 37%
Partnersbottom 35%
Globalbottom 33%
Funding: Raised $14.7M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 18 yrs (0.2/yr)
Growth: Revenue +54% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100
$15M8 mo ago861984—WordPress Block EditorwpBakeryWordPress+2910 patents
Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering
—
27BlueShift Technologies
Compact, configurable wafer handling systems and software
$14M208 mo ago112004——45 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
—
28Laminar
Developer of spectral sensor technology and AI models for factory optimization
$12M11 mo ago—2020David Lu
Co-Founder & CTO
WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+1461 patents
Cardiac interventional devices for left atrial appendage occlusion and transseptal access
—
29Ennoventure
AI-based cryptographic signature solutions provider for tracking packaging products
$10M20 mo ago742018Shalini Nair
Co-Founder & CTO
WordPressMySQLPHP+282 patents
Digital anti-counterfeit labeling and product authenticity verification systems
—
30Amplified Industries
AI-driven platform offering solutions for the optimization of oilfield assets
$10M15 mo ago212019Charles Clerget
Co-Founder
Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+21——
31Leo AI
AI platform specifically for mechanical engineers and engineering firms
$10M9 mo ago—2023Maor Farid
Co-Founder & CEO
Framer SitesYouTubeReact+15——
32Rlp Rapid Liquid Print
Developer of gravity-free manufacturing technology for silicone and elastomer products
$9M27 mo ago102018———1 job opening · 2 launchs · 1 award
33CLK Design Automation
Provider of semiconductor design solutions
$6M200 mo ago182004Isadore Katz
CEO & President
———
34Fabri
Manufacturer of casting additives
$5M18 mo ago—2022Steven Davis
CEO
———
35PCB Stator Technology
Provider of cloud-based computer-aided designing software for PCBs
$5M75 mo ago132019Brian Casey
CEO & President
WordPressMySQLPHP+29——
36IIOT-OXYS
Offers development services of industrial hardware and software systems and AI services
5Funding top 31%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 30%Growth bottom 27%
All 8 signals ▾
Fundingtop 31%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 30%
Growthbottom 27%
Newsbottom 27%
Fin. healthbottom 14%
Moatbottom 12%
Marketbottom 4%
Funding: Raised $4.5M across 21 rounds · 21 rounds over 8 yrs (2.6/yr)
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 5/100
$4M3 mo ago22003Cliff Emmons
CEO
———
37Mizar Imaging
Manufacturer of tilt light sheet imaging systems
$4M28 mo ago—2017Joel Smith
CEO
———
38CIRCADIAN
Workforce performance and safety solutions
$4M84 mo ago161983—JoomlaPleskZoho+302 patents
Circadian rhythm monitoring and light‑based therapeutic environment sensing/alteration devices
—
39Industrial ML
Machine learning-based system to optimize factory productivity
$3M67 mo ago82018Arjun Chandar
Founder & CEO
—8 patents
Design of heavy‑equipment screw rotors, idler mounts, and dipper handles for excavators
—
40MuCell Extrusion
Manufacturer of custom made equipment and installation services
$3M214 mo ago162008David Stirling
CEO
—104 patents
Lightweight multilayer polymer foam films for aseptic and packaging applications
—
41CF TECH
Provider of CO2 extraction fractionation, separation, and chromatography services
$3M35 mo ago101989————
42Kenesto Corp.
Provider of cloud-based document management and collaboration solutions for engineers
$3M112 mo ago112011Michael Payne
CEO
——1 launch
43TechPrecision
Manufacturer of precision fabricated and machined metal products, components and systems
$2M23 mo ago1552006—PHPApache HTTP ServerjQuery+2——
44iQ3Connect
VR-based training and collaboration solution for enterprises
$2M31 mo ago142017Ali Merchant
Founder & CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+6—1 launch
45BioSens8
Provider of piezoelectric layer manufacturing services for RF filter
24Growth top 35%Funding top 44%Tech top 48%Global bottom 29%
All 5 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 44%
Techtop 48%
Globalbottom 29%
Marketbottom 9%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $1.5M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100
$1M9 mo ago22020—Wix eCommerceWixSDL Tridion+15——
46Gencores
Manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions
$750K45 mo ago42019————
47Preddio Technologies
Provider of IoT-based solutions for condition based maintenance
$723K41 mo ago112020Aaron Ganick
Co-Founder & CEO
———
48Parallel Pipes
Cloud-based software for product design and development
$275K21 mo ago52018————
49Belt Technologies
Manufacturer of stainless steel conveyor belts and motion control solutions
$246K13 mo ago302019Denis Gagnon
CEO
WordPressMySQLPHP+28——
50Poly Cel
Provider of specialized rigid foam fabrication company providing custom parts, panels, and solutions
$150K24 mo ago—2024Frank Granara
CEO
———

Top 12 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts

#1
Series D · Newburyport, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 182 employees
$355.6Mraised
▾

Provider of industrial metal additive manufacturing system

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%
Growth
top 24%
Moat
top 26%
News
top 41%
Market
top 42%
Talent
bottom 49%
Funding: Raised $356M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series D (Feb 2026)
Growth: Headcount 50 → 182 (+264%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Audience (LinkedIn): 11k LinkedIn followers — 3.6% of this cohort's audience · 158 engagements/post (6.4× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Feb 2026Series D$220M
  • Jul 2022Series D$355.6M
Founders & team
John HartCo-Founder
Investors
Fontinalis Partners, Simkins, Standard Industries, Industry Ventures, Boston Seed Capital, Atlas Innovate
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementFlickityGodaddyGoogle Tag ManagerGsap
#2
Tulip 🦄
Series D · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 113 employees
$171.1Mraised
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Tulip provides IoT-based software solutions for manufacturing enterprises to improve efficiency, share practices, reduce downtime, and increase the consistency and safety of manual processes. It enables enterprises to integrate any sensor with existing equipment on the shop floor to collect data and provide insights into each step of the manufacturing process. It can also be integrated with the existing manufacturing legacy systems for reporting and intelligence.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 16%
Tech
top 20%
Moat
top 28%
Product
top 37%
Talent
top 38%
Growth
top 40%
Funding: Raised $171M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 10 yrs (0.5/yr) · Last round Series D (Jan 2026)
Tech: 68 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Devops: Nginx
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · IP moat: 8 patents · Unicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 32k LinkedIn followers — 10.2% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. Blue Water Autonomy Inc.) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2026Series D$120M
  • Aug 2021Series C$100M
  • Sep 2019Series B$39.5M
  • Feb 2019Series B$18.4M
Founders & team
Rony KubatCo-Founder & CIO & CISONatan LinderCofounder & CEO
Investors
New Enterprise Associates, Pitango, Vertex Holdings, C4 Ventures, Vertex Ventures, Dmgmori
Tech stack
AlgoliaAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAngular
#3
Series C · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2019 · 98 employees
$67.5Mraised
▾

Provider of industrial X-ray CT scanners and cloud-based analysis software. It offers industrial CT scanning solutions for engineering and manufacturing applications. The company provides X-ray CT scanners for inspecting internal and external structures of objects in three dimensions. It also offers cloud-based software for part inspection, automated analysis, and collaboration.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 82how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 15%
Funding
top 18%
Patents
top 23%
Innovation
top 24%
Tech
top 29%
Talent
top 38%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Funding: Raised $67.5M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Conventional Debt (Nov 2025)
Patents: 51 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 51 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Audience (LinkedIn): 35k LinkedIn followers — 11.2% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2025Conventional Debt$50M
  • Mar 2025Series C$75M
  • Sep 2022Series B$35M
  • Apr 2022Series B$32.5M
Founders & team
Jonathan AharonCo-founder & Head of Strategy & FinanceAndreas BastianCo-founder
Investors
Spark Capital, Lux Capital, Kleiner Perkins, DCVC, Future Shape, IVP
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailClickceaseCloudflare
#4
Series B · Billerica, Massachusetts · founded 2016 · 19 employees
$40.1Mraised
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Manufacturer of advanced energy transfer materials for various applications. These materials address performance and reliability issues in semiconductors, improve durability and manufacturing of composite materials for lightweight vehicles, and enhance the reliability, weight, and cost-effectiveness of hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicles. The company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber™ technology for optimal energy transfer properties, including thermal, electrical, and mechanical. Manufacturing is scaled with automated processes and quality control.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 27how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 23%
Talent
top 38%
Moat
top 39%
Partners
top 45%
Tech
bottom 39%
Global
bottom 37%
Funding: Raised $40.1M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 8 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series B (Dec 2025)
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · 9 curated direct competitors tracked
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2025Series B—
  • Sep 2024Series B$28.3M
  • Nov 2022Series A$12M
  • May 2021Series A$10.5M
Founders & team
Anvesh GurijalaCo-Founder & CEOMichael SegalCo-Founder
Investors
Accelr8 Technology Corporation, Diamond Edge Ventures, Valo Ventures, Gatemore, Collab Fund, Woori Ventures Partners
#5
Public · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2003 · 2 employees
$4.5Mraised
▾

Offers development services of industrial hardware and software systems and AI services

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 5how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 31%
Talent
bottom 49%
Global
bottom 30%
Growth
bottom 27%
News
bottom 27%
Fin. health
bottom 14%
Funding: Raised $4.5M across 21 rounds · 21 rounds over 8 yrs (2.6/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Mar 2026)
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Global: Single-market focus (United States)
Audience (LinkedIn): 797 LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 partnerships (incl. IIoT-Oxys, Inc. and Aingura IIoT, S.L.) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Post IPO$47K
  • Nov 2025Post IPO—
  • Oct 2024Post IPO$43K
  • Dec 2022Post IPO$61K
Founders & team
Cliff EmmonsCEO
#6
Funding Raised · Natick, Massachusetts · founded 1992 · 5 employees
$22.6Mraised
▾

Provider of online casino games and sports betting services. It offers a variety of casino games, including slots, table games, and live dealer options. A sportsbook is also available, allowing users to place bets on various sporting events. The platform features mobile applications for Android and iOS devices. It includes a customer support system. The platform prioritizes secure transactions and data protection.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 65how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 26%
Patents
top 37%
Innovation
top 38%
Global
bottom 35%
Funding: Raised $22.6M across 18 rounds · 18 rounds over 18 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Sep 2025)
Patents: 12 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Innovation: 12 patents (top 58% of patent-holders) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 3 in 2017-21
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$925.4K
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.3M
  • Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$1.4M
  • Feb 2023Grant (prize money)$1.3M
Investors
OSTI, HHS
#7
Public · Norton, Massachusetts · founded 1984 · 86 employees
$14.7Mraised
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CPS Technologies is a world leader in developing advanced materials solutions for industries such as transportation, energy, aviation, defense, and oil & gas. They specialize in metal matrix composites and thermal management solutions for power electronics and military armor. CPS Technologies reported revenue of $6.3 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 53how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 32%
Growth
top 39%
Fin. health
top 42%
Tech
top 43%
News
top 45%
Moat
bottom 49%
Funding: Raised $14.7M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 18 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Sep 2025)
Growth: Revenue +54% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Fin. health: Revenue ~$32.6M (FY2025) · Net margin -4.2% · Revenue +54% YoY
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$123.5K
  • Jul 2023Grant (prize money)$1.3M
  • Jul 2011Grant (prize money)$6.6M
  • Sep 2008Grant (prize money)$6.6M
Investors
OSTI, Military Health
Tech stack
Anime.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7CookieyesCore-Js
#8
Series C · Framingham, Massachusetts · founded 2020 · 481 employees
$147.6Mraised
▾

Provider of industrial manufacturing services

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 76how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 20%
Innovation
top 23%
Patents
top 23%
Tech
top 34%
Growth
top 35%
Market
top 45%
Funding: Raised $148M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr) · Last round Series C (Aug 2024)
Innovation: 70 patents (top 20% of patent-holders) · 60 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21
Patents: 70 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 60 filings since 2022 vs 10 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Audience (LinkedIn): 50k LinkedIn followers — 16.1% of this cohort's audience · 62 engagements/post (2.5× cohort median)
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 partnerships (incl. American Battery Leadership Coalition) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2024Series C$120M
  • Dec 2020Series B$27.6M
Investors
General Catalyst, 75 & Sunny, View Different
Tech stack
AlgoliaAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebot
#9
Series D · Concord, Massachusetts · founded 2003 · 152 employees
$108.6Mraised
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aPriori provides an enterprise cost management platform for discrete manufacturers and their suppliers. Provides solutions for design cost analysis, should cost negotiation and business development for aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery and tech industries. Their modular solution includes cost models and an engine that can extract information from 3D solid CAD models to evaluate part and product cost and to quantify the impact of product design changes, manufacturing process, materials, and volumes. Has a strategic partnership with Quest Global to deploy PCM solution that can simulate costs in real-time. Customers include Whirlpool, ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Honeywell Aerospace, and Nacco Material Handling.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 13k LinkedIn followers — 4.1% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2024Series D—
  • Oct 2023Series D—
  • Sep 2021Series D$30M
  • Apr 2021Series C$5M
Founders & team
Michael PhilpottCo-Founder
Investors
Gutbrain Ventures, Autodesk, NewSpring, Sigma Partners, Sigma Prime Ventures, PBJ Capital
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementDocusignGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Tag Manager
#10
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2023
$9.7Mraised
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AI platform specifically for mechanical engineers and engineering firms. It allow engineers to assist with technical queries, design concept generation, part selection, and CAD-related workflows using advanced AI models. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the design process, providing technical answers and access to library of resources.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 8k LinkedIn followers — 2.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Seed$9.7M
Founders & team
Maor FaridCo-Founder & CEOMoti MoraviaCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Flint Capital, TechAviv, Two Lanterns Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFramer SitesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Cloud
#11
Series A · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2020
$12.4Mraised
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Developer of spectral sensor technology and AI models for factory optimization. The company’s sensors detect liquids and capture spectral fingerprints. Tailored machine learning models drive decisions for closed-loop automation. The technology optimizes clean-in-place and changeover cycles, reduces product loss, and cuts waste.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Series A$12.4M
Founders & team
David LuCo-Founder & CTOAnnie L.Co-Founder & CEO
Investors
Greycroft, 2048 Ventures, Construct Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#12
Series B · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2019 · 21 employees
$10Mraised
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AI-driven platform offering solutions for the optimization of oilfield assets. It automatically detects & diagnoses both surface and downhole anomalies, provides remote control, boosts production, and slashes downtime, and more.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Series B$11.1M
  • Aug 2023Series A$10M
  • 2020Seed—
Founders & team
Charles ClergetCo-FounderSebastien MannaiFounder & CEO
Investors
Schooner Capital, CEAS Investments
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFathomGoogle Analytics

Funding & investor landscape

$2.4Btotal disclosed funding
70companies funded
275disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
OSTI9 rounds
MassChallenge8 rounds
National Science Foundation6 rounds
America’s Seed Fund5 rounds
Europa4 rounds
Greentown Labs4 rounds
North Bridge Venture Partners4 rounds
Accomplice3 rounds
Atlas Venture3 rounds
Bantam Group3 rounds

Notable founders

John Hart
Co-Founder · Vulcan Forms
Rony Kubat
Co-Founder & CIO & CISO · Tulip
Natan Linder
Cofounder & CEO · Tulip
Jonathan Aharon
Co-founder & Head of Strategy & Finance · Lumafield
Andreas Bastian
Co-founder · Lumafield
Anvesh Gurijala
Co-Founder & CEO · Boston Materials
Michael Segal
Co-Founder · Boston Materials
Cliff Emmons
CEO · IIOT-OXYS
Michael Philpott
Co-Founder · aPriori
Maor Farid
Co-Founder & CEO · Leo AI
Moti Moravia
Co-Founder & CTO · Leo AI
David Lu
Co-Founder & CTO · Laminar
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 3,362,276 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Industrial Goods and Manufacturing coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN MASSACHUSETTS · Materials

How research on Additive Manufacturing in Massachusetts is moving

A read on the academic research around Additive Manufacturing in Massachusetts — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 251 papers.

MIT and UMass institutions lead Massachusetts additive-manufacturing research, optimistically advancing 3D printing in biomedical and materials applications, with breakthroughs dominating and minimal concern.

251 papers · stance +0.66 · 59% breakthrough · 6% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology180
  • University of Massachusetts Lowell26
  • University of Massachusetts Amherst24
  • Massachusetts General Hospital15
  • University of Massachusetts Dartmouth3
leading researchers
Luis Fernando Velásquez‐García · A. John Hart · Daniela Rus · Markus J. Buehler · Nicholas X. Fang · Wojciech Matusik
prism intelligence · tone & topics
98% positive · 0% critical tone
DIY ProjectsElectronicsHealthcareRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceIndustrial Automation
▲ Breakthroughs135 · 54%
▼ 56%→47% share
▼0.8× share momentum15 median citations48% since 2021mostly methods-led
Throughput and MEMS research newly emerging, while 3D printing breakthroughs nearly doubled from 21 to 37 papers.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • 3D printing21→37
  • 3d printer1→9
  • Fabrication9→15
  • Photopolymer1→5
  • Extrusion2→6
Newly emergingThroughput 0→6 · Microelectromechanical systems 0→4 · Electrical conductor 0→3
Landmark Multimaterial 4D Printing with Tailorable Shape Memory Polymers · 1,085 cites
◆ Advancements82 · 33%
▲ 30%→38% share
▲1.3× share momentum5 median citations65% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements field-share rose 30%→38%; radiation and electromagnetic shielding newly emerging alongside fused deposition modeling tripling.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • 3D printing9→34
  • 3d printed1→8
  • Mechanical engineering1→7
  • Extrusion1→5
  • Fused deposition modeling2→6
Newly emergingRadiation shielding 0→4 · Electromagnetic shielding 0→4 · Selective laser melting 0→3
Landmark A Recipe for Soft Fluidic Elastomer Robots · 627 cites
▼ Concerns13 · 5%
6%→6% share
▲1.0× share momentum4 median citations69% since 2021mostly reviews
Concern research stagnant at 6% share despite 3D printing concern papers rising from 2 to 5.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • 3D printing2→5
Landmark Advancements in 3D food printing: a comprehensive overview of properties and opportunities · 170 cites

Common questions

How many Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies are there in Massachusetts, United States?
Radar tracks 321 indexable Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies headquartered in Massachusetts, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States?
The Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States on this list have raised a combined $2.4B in disclosed equity funding across 70 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Industrial Goods and Manufacturing company in Massachusetts, United States?
Vulcan Forms is the highest-funded Industrial Goods and Manufacturing company in Massachusetts, United States, with $355.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States are funded?
70 of the 321 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Industrial Goods and Manufacturing unicorns are there in Massachusetts, United States?
2 Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Massachusetts, United States Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies?
The most active investors in Massachusetts, United States Industrial Goods and Manufacturing companies on this list include OSTI, MassChallenge, National Science Foundation, America’s Seed Fund, Europa.
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