Best Manufacturing Tech Companies in Massachusetts, United States
The 112 best Manufacturing Tech companies in Massachusetts, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Vulcan Forms.
Our analysis of 50 Manufacturing Tech companies
$5.6b in tracked funding; 95% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best Manufacturing Tech companies in Massachusetts
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vulcan 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 | $356M | 4 mo ago | 182 182 → 265 (+46%) | John Hart Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | — | 1 award |
| 2 | Onshape Cloud-native CAD & PDM platform accelerating product development and team collaboration | $349M | 84 mo ago | 98 | — | SentryAtlassian StatuspageJava+30 | 45 patents Collaborative cloud-based parametric 3D CAD modeling and feature management | 2 launchs |
| 3 | Tulip 🦄 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 | $171M | 5 mo ago | 113 | Rony Kubat Co-Founder & CIO & CISO | Craft CMSSentryApple iCloud Mail+41 | 8 patents Manufacturing cold‑formed battery terminals with undercut rings and acid sealing | 1 partnership |
| 4 | rethink robotics Rethink Robotics is a developer of industrial robots used to bring automation in the manufacturing process. | $150M | 106 mo ago | 30 | — | WordPressPleskApple iCloud Mail+24 | 76 patents Modular, safe collaborative robots with quick‑swap tools, flexure actuators, vision training, and integrated power distribution. | — |
| 5 | Aras Low code platform offering software to build applications and a PLM software | $139M | 62 mo ago | 167 | Roque Martin CEO | WordPressSentryMySQL+32 | 24 patents Enterprise PLM data model automation, query, and calculation engines for self-describing systems | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 6 | aPriori Product cost management solutions for discrete manufacturing | $109M | 22 mo ago | 152 152 → 281 (+85%) | Michael Philpott Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+27 | 20 patents PLM-driven analytics for bulk component analysis and manufacturing design optimization. | 1 launch |
| 7 | AspenTech Provider of enterprise asset performance management, asset performance monitoring, and asset optimization… | $100M | 154 mo ago | 786 | Antonio Pietri President and Chief Executive Officer | SitecoreApple iCloud MailMicrosoft ASP.NET+23 | 57 patents Advanced computational optimization for industrial processes, power grids, and sustainable feedstock modeling. | — |
| 8 | Lumafield 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 | $68M | 7 mo ago | 98 | Jonathan Aharon Co-founder & Head of Strategy & Finance | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+28 | 51 patents Advanced X-ray CT imaging hardware, shielding, and AI-driven reconstruction algorithms | — |
| 9 | Paperless Parts Provider of cost estimation and quoting software for the manufacturing industry | $46M | 30 mo ago | 115 115 → 139 (+21%) | Scott Sawyer Co-Founder & CTO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+34 | 10 patents Automated generation of manufacturing instructions, process selection, and geometric search tools. | — |
| 10 | Neurala Developer of vision artificial intelligence software for industrial quality inspections | $33M | 59 mo ago | 30 | Anatoli Gorchet Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer | HubSpot CMS HubYouTubeHubSpot+19 | 74 patents Edge AI continual learning and on-device anomaly detection using adaptive deep neural networks | — |
| 11 | Bluespec Provider of electronic design synthesis tools for integrated circuits & FPGAs | $27M | 40 mo ago | 33 | — | EmotionReactGatsby+12 | 5 patents Multi-clock domain hardware design, synthesis, and verification tools | — |
| 12 | Datanomix Data visualization and productivity tool for manufacturing industries | $21M | 37 mo ago | 41 | Greg McHale Founder & CTO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+41 | 2 patents Real-time cloud-based data management and processing platform | — |
| 13 | ThingWorx Platform to build and run applications for connected devices | $18M | 160 mo ago | 2,559 | — | — | 3 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 14 | Formation Systems Online product lifecycle management software for process manufacturing sectors | $16M | 299 mo ago | 70 | Trentx Landreth CEO | — | — | — |
| 15 | Canvas GFX Cloud-based document viewing and collaboration suite solutions | $16M | 42 mo ago | 13 13 → 28 (+115%) | Patricia Hume CEO | WebflowZohoVimeo+25 | — | 2 launchs |
| 16 | Cumulus Digital Systems Cloud-based operations and maintenance management platform | $15M | 65 mo ago | 22 | Mark Litke Co-Founder | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Amazon ELB+3 | — | — |
| 17 | BlueShift Technologies Compact, configurable wafer handling systems and software | $14M | 208 mo ago | 11 | — | — | 45 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 18 | Laminar Developer of spectral sensor technology and AI models for factory optimization | $12M | 11 mo ago | — | David Lu Co-Founder & CTO | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+14 | 61 patents Cardiac interventional devices for left atrial appendage occlusion and transseptal access | — |
| 19 | Amplified Industries AI-driven platform offering solutions for the optimization of oilfield assets | $10M | 15 mo ago | 21 | Charles Clerget Co-Founder | Node.jsRadix UITailwind CSS+21 | — | — |
| 20 | Leo AI AI platform specifically for mechanical engineers and engineering firms | $10M | 9 mo ago | — | Maor Farid Co-Founder & CEO | Framer SitesYouTubeReact+15 | — | — |
| 21 | Rlp Rapid Liquid Print Developer of gravity-free manufacturing technology for silicone and elastomer products | $9M | 27 mo ago | 10 | — | — | — | 1 job opening · 2 launchs |
| 22 | CLK Design Automation Provider of semiconductor design solutions | $6M | 200 mo ago | 18 | Isadore Katz CEO & President | — | — | — |
| 23 | PCB Stator Technology Provider of cloud-based computer-aided designing software for PCBs | $5M | 75 mo ago | 13 | Brian Casey CEO & President | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — | — |
| 24 | CIRCADIAN Workforce performance and safety solutions | $4M | 84 mo ago | 16 | — | JoomlaPleskZoho+30 | 2 patents Circadian rhythm monitoring and light‑based therapeutic environment sensing/alteration devices | — |
| 25 | Industrial ML Machine learning-based system to optimize factory productivity | $3M | 67 mo ago | 8 | Arjun Chandar Founder & CEO | — | 8 patents Design of heavy‑equipment screw rotors, idler mounts, and dipper handles for excavators | — |
| 26 | Kenesto Corp. Provider of cloud-based document management and collaboration solutions for engineers | $3M | 112 mo ago | 11 | Michael Payne CEO | — | — | 1 launch |
| 27 | Perillon Cloud-based environmental health & safety software | $2M | 145 mo ago | 20 | Bardwell Salmon Chair/CEO | — | — | — |
| 28 | SofTech Software manufacturer of PLM solutions, CAD/CAM products and Product Data Management | $2M | 143 mo ago | 3 | — | — | 5 patents Dental practice management software and consumer life‑info/event payment coordination platforms. | — |
| 29 | iQ3Connect VR-based training and collaboration solution for enterprises | $2M | 31 mo ago | 14 | Ali Merchant Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+6 | — | 1 launch |
| 30 | Gencores Manufacturer of industrial robotic solutions | $750K | 45 mo ago | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | Preddio Technologies Provider of IoT-based solutions for condition based maintenance | $723K | 42 mo ago | 11 | Aaron Ganick Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 32 | Empire Robotics Online platform offering slot games and diverse e-commerce products | $676K | 138 mo ago | — | John Amend Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — |
| 33 | Energid Developer of advanced motion control software integrated with robot controllers | $500K | 137 mo ago | 24 | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Open Source Instruments Manufacturer of scientific instruments, implantable devices, and data acquisition software | $492K | 47 mo ago | 6 | — | Apache HTTP ServerHostinger | — | — |
| 35 | Idencia Production monitoring software | $410K | 136 mo ago | 7 | Tom Tilson Founder | — | — | — |
| 36 | OtoSense Provider of an ML-based sound recognition solution for industrial predictive maintenance | $370K | 136 mo ago | 4,814 | — | — | 12 patents AI-driven acoustic event detection and real-time neuro-compatible signal imaging | — |
| 37 | Parallel Pipes Cloud-based software for product design and development | $275K | 21 mo ago | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Ubiros Developer of robotic grippers | $256K | 65 mo ago | 2 | Cagdas Onal Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 39 | Headwall Photonics Provider of hyperspectral imaging systems and sensors based industrial solutions | $213K | 123 mo ago | 71 71 → 86 (+21%) | — | WordPressTypeScriptPHP+27 | 14 patents Hyperspectral spectrometer hardware with multi-point detection for remote sensing and medical diagnostics | — |
| 40 | Lambda Research Corporation Design and analysis software provider for optical industry | $200K | 203 mo ago | 16 | — | HubSpot CMS HubEnvoyHubSpot+20 | — | — |
| 41 | Black-I Robotics Developer of heavy lift robotic arms | $168K | 171 mo ago | 4 | Brian Hart Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 42 | Nextera Workforce Provider of robotics for multi utility | $150K | 72 mo ago | — | Alex S Rand Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 43 | Omnify Soft PLM Software SMB | $150K | 110 mo ago | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Manufacturing Tech companies in Massachusetts
#1
Series D · Newburyport, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 182 employees$355.6Mraised▾
Provider of industrial metal additive manufacturing system
- Feb 2026Series D$220M
- Jul 2022Series D$355.6M
#2
Tulip 🦄Series D · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2014 · 113 employees$171.1Mraised▾
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.
- Jan 2026Series D$120M
- Aug 2021Series C$100M
- Sep 2019Series B$39.5M
- Feb 2019Series B$18.4M
#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.
- Nov 2025Conventional Debt$50M
- Mar 2025Series C$75M
- Sep 2022Series B$35M
- Apr 2022Series B$32.5M
#4
Seed · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2023$9.7Mraised▾
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.
- Sep 2025Seed$9.7M
#5
Series D · Concord, Massachusetts · founded 2003 · 152 employees$108.6Mraised▾
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.
- Jul 2024Series D—
- Oct 2023Series D—
- Sep 2021Series D$30M
- Apr 2021Series C$5M
#6
Series A · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2020$12.4Mraised▾
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.
- Jul 2025Series A$12.4M
#7
Series B · Somerville, Massachusetts · founded 2019 · 21 employees$10Mraised▾
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.
- Mar 2025Series B$11.1M
- Aug 2023Series A$10M
- 2020Seed—
#8
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2017 · 115 employees$45.5Mraised▾
Provider of cost estimation and quoting software for the manufacturing industry. The cloud-based estimation and quoting software is used to manage and streamline operations, improve customer service and grow the business. Features include CRM, an intelligent configure price quote system, secure file sharing, integrated quote performance analytics, and comprehensive reporting
- Dec 2023Series B$5M
- Sep 2021Series B$30M
- Jan 2021Series A$7.1M
- Oct 2019Seed$1M
#9
Acquired · Cambridge, Massachusetts · founded 2012 · 98 employees$348.7Mraised▾
Cloud-native CAD & PDM platform accelerating product development and team collaboration. This platform delivers agile design processes with professional-grade CAD capabilities and next-generation product data management. It fosters real-time collaboration, enabling teams to work simultaneously on designs from any device. The solution eliminates traditional file-based CAD limitations, offering features like branching and merging, release management, and built-in PDM. It provides modern CAD tools, simulation, rendering, and customization options. Ideal for professionals, enterprises, students, and hobbyists, it supports various industries with cloud security, access control, and analytics. The platform offers courses, training, and resources to help users become experts in CAD and data management. It is a SaaS solution that offers subscription plans and supports integrations.
- Jun 2019Series D$50M
- Apr 2017Series D$64M
- Sep 2015Series D$105M
- Mar 2015Series C$30M
#10
Series E · Andover, Massachusetts · founded 2000 · 167 employees$138.8Mraised▾
Low code platform offering software to build applications and a PLM. The platform enables members to create digital industrial applications with open, low code technology. The software supports collaboration and allows teams across the enterprise to follow the product's digital history and all of its related digital assets. It also offers solutions such as configuration management, change management, visual collaboration, etc.
- Apr 2021Series E—
- Nov 2018Series D$70M
- Sep 2018Series D$1.5M
- Sep 2017Series D$40M
#11
Series C · Framingham, Massachusetts · founded 2003 · 33 employees$26.8Mraised▾
Provider of electronic design synthesis tools for integrated circuits & FPGAs. It develops tools for speed integration, debugging and verification of embedded systems. It enables the synthesis of models and test benches along with legacy IP to employ emulation for modelling, verification, and early software development. It also offers open-source hardware, which simulates factory cores.
- Feb 2023Series C$5M
- Jan 2012Series C$1.5M
- Feb 2011Series C$1M
- Jun 2009Series C$2M
#12
Series B · Boston, Massachusetts · founded 2015 · 41 employees$21.1Mraised▾
Datanomix provides data visualization and productivity tool for manufacturing industries. Its analytical platform provides integrated solution form collecting data from the shop floor to processing data and providing insights. It enables operators, engineers and business leaders to visualize machine status, calculate productivity metrics such as OEE, and others. Features include communication with machines and controllers supporting protocols such as MTConnect and OPC UA, or CNC Machine controllers like FANUC, Haas, Heidenhain, Siemens or Mitsubishi.
- May 2023Series B$12M
- May 2021Series A$6M
- Oct 2019Series A$2M
- Apr 2018Seed$1M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of Manufacturing Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
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 campuses optimistically research 3D printing breakthroughs in biomedical and advanced materials applications, with accelerating output and a predominantly breakthrough-oriented stance.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology180
- University of Massachusetts Lowell26
- University of Massachusetts Amherst24
- Massachusetts General Hospital15
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth3
- 3D printing21→37
- 3d printer1→9
- Fabrication9→15
- Extrusion2→6
- Photopolymer1→5
- 3D printing9→34
- 3d printed1→8
- Mechanical engineering1→7
- Extrusion1→5
- Fused deposition modeling2→6
- 3D printing2→5
Common questions
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