Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Dragonfly Energy designs and assembles LiFePO4 lithium battery packs and develops a domestic dry electrode cell manufacturing process, selling through its Battle Born Batteries brand and as custom OEM energy storage systems. It serves markets including RVs, heavy-duty trucking, marine, solar, and off-grid residential across North America.

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Draslovka is a chemical technologies and products company producing specialty chemicals including sodium cyanide and proprietary metal leaching technologies for mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. The company also provides chemical application services and AI-enabled support to the mining and pest control industries.

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A metal and plastic weaving mill established in 1931 that manufactures belts, screens, and filters from materials including bronze, copper, stainless steel, and plastics for industrial customers worldwide.

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Drew Marine provides marine and energy solutions including cargo hold systems, fuel management, water treatment, maintenance, refrigeration, and recreational products for maritime and energy sector customers.

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DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE is a manufacturer of uncoated wood-free specialty papers, producing security papers (PROSECURA), technical papers for industrial finishing (PROTECH), and printing and packaging papers (PROFINO). Since 2019 it has also offered "paper instead of plastic" solutions through its SUSTAINABLE PAPER SOLUTIONS group, operating from its production site in Lachendorf, Germany.

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Drexel Metals manufactures metal roof systems and panels for residential and commercial applications, offering multiple profiles designed for different slope requirements and architectural styles.

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Drillcon provides mining and construction drilling services, including core drilling for long-term mine contracts and raise boring for shorter-term shaft drilling projects. The company operates specialized drilling rigs deployed on-site near customer operations.

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Drobot builds mobile robots and uses real-time location systems (RTLS) to track parts and tools and automate material movement inside manufacturing plants. It targets manufacturers ranging from large operations to mid-sized job shops, aiming to address labor shortages and reduce waste through automation.

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Dryft builds AI that mimics, optimizes, and automates complex human decisions in manufacturing operations, combining agent-based intelligence with mathematical optimization. Its systems connect to ERP and inventory data to act autonomously across manufacturing workflows, positioned as a successor to traditional ERP software.

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Dryft builds software for manufacturing operations that combines agent-based intelligence with mathematical optimization to autonomously manage tasks traditionally handled by ERP systems. It targets industrial and manufacturing companies as a next-generation alternative to legacy ERP software.

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DRYOUT develops moisture-removal material that wicks, absorbs, and traps moisture to protect electronics and hard goods from rust, corrosion, and water damage. The company partners with brands, OEMs, government agencies, and defense suppliers to design and produce storage and carry products such as cases, bags, and packs engineered with its technology.

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Dscaff is a scaffolding rental and manufacturing company serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Malaysia and Southeast Asia. The company supplies engineered scaffolding systems, including modular systems and heavy-duty alloy truss structures, to contractors and major project developers.

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A chemicals manufacturer serving customers for over 100 years with economical solutions and local service under principles established by its founder.

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Duoplast provides stretch films and stretch hoods, packaging machines, and packaging optimization services for securing pallet loads, offering a full system for transport packaging. It focuses on industries with sensitive goods such as the dairy sector, helping customers reduce material use while ensuring load stability and regulatory compliance.

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Duranium develops reactor technology that modernizes carbochlorination metallurgy to produce titanium, magnesium, aluminum, zirconium, and hafnium with reduced emissions and lower costs while securing critical minerals for U.S. manufacturing independence.

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Southern Dock Products designs, installs, and services loading dock and overhead door equipment for commercial locations across the southern and eastern United States. The company serves local businesses seeking safe working environments and equipment upgrades.

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Duravant is a global engineering and equipment company that provides end-to-end automation solutions and full lifecycle services across food processing, packaging, and material handling markets. It operates a family of brands serving industrial and food automation industries worldwide.

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Duroc is a Swedish investment company that acquires and develops industrial and trading companies across Europe and the USA with a focus on long-term ownership and value creation. The company operates a decentralized management model, targeting 100% ownership stakes while prioritizing sound finances, low leverage, and conservative valuations.

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Duroflex manufactures and sells mattresses, bed linen, and sleep-related furniture designed to improve sleep quality. The company operates through manufacturing facilities across 8 locations in India and sells via experience centers and online channels.

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Duro offers a cloud- and AI-native product lifecycle management (PLM) platform for hardware engineering teams, centralizing part data, bills of materials, and change orders while connecting to CAD, ERP, MES, and requirements management tools. It provides GitHub-inspired change management, low-code/YAML configuration, sourcing data, and integrations, with SOC 2 and ITAR-compliant hosting options for hardware and aerospace organizations.

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Daewoo Compressor (대우컴프레셔) manufactures compressors, focusing on precision machining and assembly. The company is a manufacturer serving industrial compressor markets.

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DYMAG manufactures advanced lightweight wheels using forged aluminum, magnesium, and carbon hybrid technologies for high-performance automobiles and motorcycles. The company serves prestigious automotive and motorcycle manufacturers globally, with a heritage spanning since 1974.

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Dynacast manufactures precision metal components for electric vehicles, e-mobility, renewable energy systems, and solar panels. The company is committed to sustainability across its supply chain and operations, serving customers in the clean energy and electric transportation sectors.

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Dyna Crane Services manufactures custom overhead cranes, below-the-hook lifting devices, and engineered lifting solutions for heavy-duty material handling in industrial applications. The company also provides automated crane systems with custom controls for hazardous environments.

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