Manufacturing

For founders using machine intelligence, IoT, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, new materials, and novel approaches to workforce augmentation to solve problems in manufacturing.


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DeepSight Réalité Augmentée

DeepSight is an all-in-one learning management platform that enables training managers and consultants to create and document self-contained augmented reality training and troubleshooting modules using DS Studio. Rather than bringing in expensive specialists and interrupting production, DeepSight gives manufacturers and their customers the training and knowledge they need to solve problems in-house.

deepsight.ca

AlphaOne Robotics

AlphaOne Robotics is a robotics company building the Sigma Unloader – a fully integrated hardware and software solution designed to improve container and truck unloading operations in the parcel, retail, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries. Their vertical solution incorporates a mobile chassis with an industrial robot manipulator, a multi-axis compliant gripper, and an articulating conveyor controlled by custom control and perception software that implements a comprehensive robotic unloading line designed to increase throughput, reduce cost, and handle a wide variety of product and challenging real-world conditions.

alpha1robotics.com

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Tim and the AlphaOne team are deeply experienced logistics veterans. They have taken a creative new approach to solving a major pain point in logistics receiving – automating the unloading of variable free loads from trailers and containers in the parcel, retail and CPG industries. The Sigma Unloader has the potential to solve a major logistics pain point, transforming the quality of life and workplace safety for humans who are the solution in most cases today, while dramatically improving the economics and industry profitability." - Matt Bancroft, Founder, BlueLines Consulting

Easemble

Easemble is a digital manual platform-as-a-service that creates interactive 3D assembly guides for manufacturers to help end customers assemble their products, collect pictures, host reviews, and improve the end-customer experience.

easemble.com

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"I admire Mirna Dalal's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to building and growing Easemble. As a solo founder, Mirna has had to wear many hats, from product and technical development to customer outreach and support. Her journey reflects the kind of perseverance, resilience, and adaptability that an entrepreneur must possess to navigate the challenges of starting a business. As a fellow entrepreneur, I can relate to the pressures and responsibilities that come with being a founder. Although Mirna has many challenges ahead of her, I believe her creativity and strong work ethic will allow her to overcome them. The product Mirna is developing is very clever and relatable to the average consumer. Anyone who has ever struggled to put together a piece of Ikea furniture can relate to the problem Easemble is solving. Frustratingly terse instructions, confusing diagrams, and  trial and error needed to build a pre-assembled product are common experiences for most of us. These frustrations and challenges cause purchase friction, customer service issues, and costs. Eaemble helps both the consumer and the manufacturer by providing a more intuitive, interactive, and efficient way to assemble products, making the process far less stressful. In addition to relieving customer service issues, the product can also provide manufacturers with valuable analytics on how their products are being assembled, which can help them improve their designs and manufacturing processes. Bringing value to not just a single customer but to an ecosystem of manufacturers and consumers is what makes me think Mirna will find success in one or more of the areas of this ecosystem. " - Jay Bartot, Technical Partner, Madrona Venture Labs

Maneva

Maneva is an AI SaaS company creating a solution for autonomous factory operation and optimization in manufacturing. Their solution uses off-the-shelf hardware or existing vision systems to monitor production, identify improvements, and implement optimizations to bring manufacturers real-time alerts and actions that improves operational efficiency.

maneva.ai

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"This is an experienced founding team with high NPS, solid technology, and a deep sales pipeline that is primarily gated by their ability to scale g2m. Enviable problem for an early stage startup whose technology can be used in multiple market segments." - Eric Klein, Partner, Lemnos Labs Inc.

Syenta

Syenta transforms semiconductor manufacturing with its Localized Electrochemical Modeling (LEM) technology. LEM speeds up advanced packaging production up to 100 times, reducing steps by 60% and lowering emissions and costs. Targeting legacy fabs and emerging packaging houses, Syenta aims to be a key supplier in the advanced packaging market.

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CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Jeka, and the Syenta team are visionaries. They are applying advanced new additive fabrication innovation in unique ways to advanced semiconductor packaging and manufacturing – critical to manufacturing the chip components needed for AI and quantum computing. Syenta’s Achon tool has the potential to accelerate advanced packaging production up to 100x, reducing steps by 60%, while lowering emissions and costs." - Matt Bancroft, Founder, BlueLines Consulting

Saphira AI

Saphira aims to streamline safety certifications for complex hardware by automating safety consulting via standards understanding, data management, and certification preparation. Saphira makes it easier to build hardware by creating a simple tool that allows for requirements, testing, and reporting data for hardware compliance for companies to exist in one place, allowing engineers to develop products faster by eliminating compliance bottlenecks.

saphira.ai

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"As an entrepreneur, advisor, and investor in a SOC 2+ certification software business, I was intrigued by Saphira’s value proposition to certify and validate robotics safety. It is surely early days for the space and the company. Still, most would agree that the potential for growth and innovation is great as the robotics industry continues to evolve and expand. A near-term step-function in robotics capabilities, costs, and adoption will be a big catalyst for the company’s growth. Saphira will also be able to leverage near-term information technology AI to build a better, faster product than any competitors from legacy industries.   Oscar Avatare and Akshay Chalana are smart and passionate entrepreneurs. They are scrappy and learning quickly as they figure out both product and GTM strategies. I have also found them to be highly coachable and hungry for feedback and guidance. They have a low burn and plenty of runway, which makes me optimistic they will be able to secure a handful of customers this year. " - Jay Bartot, Technical Partner, Madrona Venture Labs

Quarter20

Quarter20 unifies siloed hardware teams through connected documentation. With Quarter20, documentation is automatically created from engineering inputs, like CAD (computer aided design), and connects previously siloed documents, such as assembly instructions, BOM, and test plans, powered by a single database. The first product auto-generates assembly instructions from a CAD file, enabling always up-to-date screenshots and data.

buildquarter20.com

Ocean

Ocean (formerly Eco-Shelter Inc.) connects the built world through simply smarter products and materials. They start with the needs of consumers in emerging markets (3 billion people) and develop these as desirable building products globally. Their flagship product is a structural bamboo-based panel with versatile building applications. From lifesaving “cool roofs” in India to prefabricated energy-efficient wall assemblies for US affordable housing. To date, the company has been awarded nearly $2M USD of non-dilutive capital, including $1.8M USD of federal awards from the National Science Foundation to develop its highly scalable technology and manufacturing process.

eco-shelter.org

Phantasma Labs

Phantasma Labs is a software computing company developing AI models for the creation of operating plans within the manufacturing sector. Their plans are generated up to 200 times faster than competing solutions, enabling factories to maintain their agility in the face of rapidly changing environments. Phantasma Labs helps keep production downtime to a minimum and makes manufacturers more resilient to regular and black swan events.

phantasma.global

CDL Mentor Endorsement
"Phantasma is an AI-driven shopfloor planning and scheduling solution focused on enabling agile, short-term (1-7 days) production planning in response to real-world variability. Their solution dynamically balances key levers—material availability, workforce capacity, equipment constraints, and the mix of fixed vs. flexible orders—to optimize shopfloor execution. This bridge between scheduling and execution is gaining traction amid growing supply chain uncertainty and demand volatility. Phantasma’s value lies in the thoughtful design: - Data-light implementation: Their approach minimizes the need for extensive historical data, making it highly accessible to manufacturers with nascent digital maturity. - Seamless ERP integration: The solution integrates with a wide range of ERP systems, accelerating deployment and time-to-value. - Modular architecture: Phantasma functions as a plug-in “problem solver” that enhances existing digital infrastructure, making it scalable across diverse manufacturing environments. This combination of flexibility, low implementation burden, and fast ROI positions Phantasma as a strategic enabler of operational resilience in modern manufacturing. The solution would be a strategic acquisition target for supply chain management solutions The CEO, Ramakrishna Nanjundaiah, has approached CDL mentor conversations with curiosity and a clear bias for action, translating insights into tangible progress after each session. The team has shown strong resourcefulness, continuously refining their lead generation and client engagement strategies. With each customer interaction, they iterate rapidly and articulate their value proposition with increasing clarity. The team's strategic focus on mid-sized manufacturers—particularly those grappling with supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages—positions them well for near-term revenue growth. Continued emphasis on usability and ease of integration will be critical to accelerating adoption and converting this momentum into sustained sales." - Arthi Sairaman, Global Operations Executive, MTAB Engineers Pvt. Ltd.