Best Manufacturing Tech Companies in Michigan, United States
The 78 best Manufacturing Tech companies in Michigan, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Plex Systems.
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 Michigan
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plex Systems Cloud-based manufacturing execution software solution | $86M | 144 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1995 | DrupalMariaDBPHP+34 | — | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 2 | Fast Radius Manufacturer of injection mold tooling, specialty manufacturing, and part validation | $64M | 86 mo ago | Public | Byron Paul CEO | 2015 | — | 7 patents Digital manufacturing platform enabling rapid prototyping and automated production workflows | — |
| 3 | Altair Provider of enterprise software for simulation, data analytics, AI, and HPC | $35M | 35 mo ago | Acquired | Robert Drag Co-Founder | 1985 | DrupalPHPSalesforce+33 | 17 patents Industrial liquid filtration systems and mounting mechanisms for filter elements | — |
| 4 | Aatmunn Provider of workplace safety and inspection management | $20M | 65 mo ago | Series B | Saikat Dey Co-Founder & Chairman | 2014 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowcore-js+16 | — | — |
| 5 | Light Guide Systems Provider of an augmented reality tool for assembly and manufacturing processes | $15M | 58 mo ago | Series B | Paul Ryznar CEO and Founder | 2009 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — | — |
| 6 | Coherix Provider of 3D machine vision solutions for precision manufacturing | $12M | 129 mo ago | Series A | Dwight Carlson Chairman CEO | 2003 | WordPressMySQLPHP+10 | 46 patents Precision material dispensing control and advanced holographic imaging analysis systems | — |
| 7 | Steelhead Technologies Developer of manufacturing process management software for job shops 48Tech top 18%Funding top 32%News top 34%Moat top 42% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 18% Fundingtop 32% Newstop 34% Moattop 42% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 31% Tech: 47 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare Funding: Raised $10.3M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 4 yrs (1.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100 | $10M | 6 mo ago | Series C | — | 2021 | DrupalApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+25 | — | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Fusion Coolant Systems Carbon Dioxide dry coolant and lubrication system | $10M | 92 mo ago | Series C | — | 2010 | HubSpot CMS HubYouTubeMicrosoft Clarity+17 | — | — |
| 9 | MatterHackers Online retailer of 3D printers, materials, and digital fabrication supplies | $7M | 74 mo ago | Series A | — | 2012 | Cart FunctionalityGoogle Cloudcore-js+16 | — | — |
| 10 | Trumble Provider of production data collection and analysis solution for manufacturing industry | $2M | 79 mo ago | Series A | — | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 11 | MakerOS The operating system for your maker business. | $2M | 89 mo ago | Series A | — | 2010 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Manufacturing Tech companies in Michigan
#1
Series C · Houghton, Michigan · founded 2021 · 18 employees$10.3Mraised▾
Developer of manufacturing process management software for job shops. The software provides tools for office administration, shop floor management, and accounting. It offers features such as contract review, customer portals, reporting, invoicing, purchasing, and quality management systems. The software also includes functionalities for quoting, scheduling, timesheets, BOMs, specifications, compliance, inventory, job costing, maintenance, production, and shipping.
- Dec 2025Series C$84M
- Nov 2024Series B$12.5M
- Sep 2023Series A$8M
- Jun 2022Seed$2.3M
#2
Acquired · Troy, Michigan · founded 1985 · 3200 employees$35.1Mraised▾
Provider of enterprise software for simulation, data analytics, AI, and HPC. Delivers cloud-accessible platforms that converge modeling, simulation, high-performance computing, and analytics to support digital engineering and product development. Offers a unified cloud gateway for accessing design tools, AI workflows, and scalable compute resources. Includes dedicated platforms for low- and no-code data analytics, AI model development, and AI-assisted design and simulation across industries.
- Jul 2023Post IPO$3.4M
- Sep 2021Post IPO$200M
- Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$172.2K
- Jan 2018Grant (prize money)$464.7K
#3
Acquired · Troy, Michigan · founded 1995 · 510 employees$86.5Mraised▾
Plex is a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution software solutions. The product offerings include Smart Manufacturing Platform, a cloud-based production automation software solution with modules as MES, ERP, analytics & industrial IoT, and supply chain management. The product is used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial manufacturing, food & beverages, etc. The clientele includes Ralco, Horizon Technology, AVON Machining, A & K Finishing, Accuride Corporation, etc.
- Jun 2014Series C$50M
- Dec 2012Series B$30M
- Dec 2010Series A$500K
- Oct 2009Series A$6M
#4
Public · Southfield, Michigan · founded 2015 · 326 employees$63.5Mraised▾
Manufacturer of injection mold tooling, specialty manufacturing, and part validation. They provide tooling design, pre-production tooling, and production tooling. The company offers maintenance, repair, and refurbishment services. They also provide services that help move from concept to production.
- Apr 2019Series B$48M
- Sep 2018Series A—
- Nov 2017Series A$13M
- May 2016Seed$2.5M
#5
Series B · Farmington, Michigan · founded 2014 · 10 employees$20Mraised▾
Provider of workplace safety and inspection management. It offer a connected worker platform that provides tools for safety, connectivity, and efficiency management across various sectors. The solutions include real time oversight, proactive risk management, hazardous gas monitoring, health tracking, and field analytics for work environment management. It is a platform that integrates artificial intelligence to manage frontline safety in industrial settings.
- Jan 2021Series B—
- Sep 2018Series A$20M
#6
Series B · Wixom, Michigan · founded 2009 · 68 employees$15Mraised▾
Light Guide Systems, by OPS Solutions, provides an augmented reality tool for assembly and manufacturing processes. It uses a patented projection system which can be installed on workstations or assembly lines to project color-coded, animated light beams and visual prompts in the form of text, symbols, graphics, blueprints or video on a workstation or off-line training area.
- Aug 2021Series B$15M
- Apr 2017Series A—
#7
Series C · Detroit, Michigan · founded 2010 · 15 employees$9.8Mraised▾
Fusion coolant systems provides an advanced patented Carbon Dioxide dry coolant and lubrication system called CHip Lube for use in manufacturing, psecifically for the machining and forming of metal or plastic parts. Currently, Fusion Coolant Systems offers two products. Their patented process uses supercritical carbon dioxide as s machining coolant and vehicle to deliver dry and enhanced lubrication to a cutting zone for applications demanding high lubrication and high cooling. The company spin out from University of Michigan and headquartered at Detroit.
- Oct 2018Series C$8M
- Aug 2016Series B$1.2M
- Dec 2012Series A$600K
- Jan 2011Grant (prize money)$734.3K
#8
Series A · Lake, Michigan · founded 2012 · 51 employees$7.1Mraised▾
Online retailer of 3D printers, materials, and digital fabrication supplies. The company sells desktop and professional 3D printers, filaments, resins, print surfaces, and accessories from multiple brands, along with its own lines of filament, printers, and toolkits. It also offers related hardware such as 3D scanners, CNC machines, and laser cutters plus software, support, training, and educational resources for customers ranging from hobbyists to industrial users.
- Apr 2020Series A$3M
- Jan 2018Series A$46.9K
- Jun 2017Series A$4M
#9
Series A · Ann Arbor, Michigan · founded 2003 · 30 employees$12Mraised▾
Provider of 3D machine vision solutions for precision manufacturing. Its product Predator3D is used for monitoring and controlling the dispensing of structural adhesives used in automotive and aircraft body structures. Another product, Robust3D is used for assembly verification in high-speed manufacturing processes.
- Sep 2015Series A$12M
- Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$460K
- Jun 2010Grant (prize money)$90K
#10
Series A · Farmington Hills, Michigan · founded 2010 · 2 employees$2.5Mraised▾
Trumble is a provider of production data collection and analysis solutions for the manufacturing industry. The product offering includes Plant Floor Intelligence, an AI-based production controlling solution, and Reveal, an AI-based solution to monitor manufacturing.
- Nov 2019Series A$750K
- Sep 2017Seed$1.7M
#11
Series A · Detroit, Michigan · founded 2010 · 8 employees$2Mraised▾
MakerOS is the operating system for your maker business as a standalone web application. It increases the profitability, efficiency, and, scalability of 3D printing service providers by managing front and back end business activities in the cloud. MakerOS saves time and money by streamlining the quoting process, consolidating project management, and managing payments. It is used by maker businesses such as 3D printing service providers, small manufacturers, design firms, product developers, inventors, and more. MakerOS is free to install and use on website. OPEN BETA COMING IN EARLY 2015
- Jan 2019Series A$2M
#12
Late Stage · Rochester Hills, Michigan—raised▾
Provider of automation solutions for various manufacturing and industrial sectors. The company supports life sciences, cosmetics, automotive, and food and beverage industries with complex automation. It delivers manufacturing innovation, handling, and assembly solutions. The company offers embedded partnerships to deliver value and results for its clients.
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Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
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Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Additive Manufacturing in Michigan is moving
A read on the academic research around Additive Manufacturing in Michigan — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 211 papers.
- Michigan State University61
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor51
- University of Michigan39
- Michigan Technological University36
- Michigan United17
- 3D printing12→16
- 3d printed3→7
- Microfluidics2→3
- 3D printing12→24
- Fabrication3→10
- Mechanical engineering1→8
- Fused deposition modeling1→5
- Fused filament fabrication1→5
- 3D printing3→7
- 3d printed1→3
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