Advanced Manufacturing Startups

KC8 Capture Technologies develops carbon dioxide capture technology using potassium carbonate-based systems, targeting hard-to-abate industries such as cement and steel production. The company offers retrofittable solutions for large-scale emissions sources and operates research and demonstration facilities in Australia and the United States.

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KDV Label manufactures custom labels for retail brands, with a focus on quality materials and expert assembly. The company serves brands seeking tailored label and packaging solutions delivered on time and within budget.

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Kee Safety designs, manufactures, and supplies fall protection and working-at-height safety systems, including guardrails, rigid rail systems, and related equipment, along with consulting and assessment services. Founded in 1934, it serves businesses managing workplace safety and OSHA compliance across international markets.

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Keel provides precision machining, fabrication, and integration services for defense and commercial industries, including the U.S. Navy, Army, and aerospace sectors. The company was formed through a merger of Pegasus Steel, Metal Trades, Inc, and MERRILL Technologies Group and holds certifications including AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and NAVSEA.

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Keit is a technology hardware company founded in 2013 as a spin-out from the Science and Technology Facilities Council and European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre, developing new technology for established industries.

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KEMARO manufactures autonomous cleaning robots for industrial facilities and logistics companies. The company produces the K900, a robotic floor cleaning solution designed to improve health protection, sustainability, and operational cost efficiency.

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Kemper manufactures and installs material handling and mineral processing equipment including crushers, screens, and conveyors for aggregates and mining operations. The company designs complete processing systems and provides manufacturing, installation, parts, and 24-hour service support.

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Kencoa Aerospace is a total solution provider spanning aviation raw material supply, parts manufacturing, structural assembly, military aircraft depot maintenance, and drone R&D. It serves the global aerospace and defense industry, including work such as Airbus cargo plane conversion programs.

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Kensing is a global manufacturer of plant-based ingredient solutions for human and animal nutrition, personal care, home care, and industrial applications. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States, Argentina, and Spain, and has positioned itself as a leading supplier of natural vitamin E through strategic acquisitions.

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Ketjen manufactures catalysts and chemical products for refineries, petrochemical, and specialty chemicals customers globally, operating four strategic manufacturing sites worldwide.

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Key Container Corporation manufactures corrugated boxes, custom shipping containers, foam packaging, and protective materials for businesses across New England and nationwide. The company provides integrated services including design, die-cutting, printing, and on-site production with just-in-time inventory management.

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Keyes Packaging Group produces molded fiber trays and specialty-tissue protective wrap used to store and ship food and beverage products such as apples, pears, avocados, eggs, citrus fruit, and wine bottles. It serves the food and beverage industry and operates the largest molded fiber plant on the West Coast, based in Washington state.

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Keyprocess provides lighting, security, and control solutions for mining and industrial operations.

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KeyShot is a 3D rendering and visualization platform that enables product design teams to create high-quality visual representations and prototypes for product design-to-market workflows. The software serves designers, engineers, and product teams globally with real-time ray tracing technology to accelerate product development and reduce physical prototyping needs.

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KeyState operates an advanced manufacturing facility in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic that produces ammonia, urea, and diesel emission reduction products by integrating natural gas extraction with methane reforming and power generation. The company aims to displace imported, higher-emission fertilizers and chemicals with domestically produced, lower-emission alternatives through its integrated "blue ammonia" production process.

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Khenda offers an AI-powered continuous improvement platform for the manufacturing industry, using smartphone-recorded process videos to automatically analyze production activities such as time studies, VA/NVA analysis, work instructions, and line-balancing. The platform aims to help manufacturers reduce waste and improve operational efficiency through automated AI analysis and improvement suggestions.

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KHMDL designs and manufactures high-reliability hybrid microcircuits, voltage regulators, avionics assemblies, and control systems for aerospace, automotive, defense, and smart agriculture applications. The company provides electronics manufacturing services including wire bonding, laser trimming, and reliability screening for mission-critical environments.

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Khorium offers an AI-driven simulation platform that automates the engineering design loop, taking CAD geometry (STEP, IGES, STL) through automated mesh generation, agent-driven simulation setup, KPI-based evaluation, and autonomous design iteration. It targets engineering and design teams running computational simulations such as CFD, aiming to remove manual handoffs between steps.

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KICTEAM develops and markets cleaning products and technologies for electronic devices such as currency handling machines, printers, and card readers. Its offerings include patented cleaning cards, tools, and solvent formulations used to maintain equipment surfaces.

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Kidou Systems builds ARGUS, a real-time AI system embedded into industrial buildings that creates a digital twin of a site, connects sensors, machines, robots, and software into one interface, and orchestrates robot actions and operator tasks to maximize throughput. It targets factories and industrial sites, using an approach it calls Physical Orchestrated Intelligence.

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KIG manufactures traffic signage and safety infrastructure products, including mobility solutions for cycling infrastructure, using durable materials and automated production. It serves as a supplier of road safety and traffic signalization products with full product lifecycle traceability.

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Killick Aerospace supplies commercial and business aircraft parts, jet engines, and airframe components, operating trading, distribution, leasing, and aircraft/engine acquisition businesses for the global aviation aftermarket. It serves airlines and aviation customers worldwide as a distributor for manufacturers including Bombardier and Honeywell, with 24/7 AOG support across Europe, Asia/Pacific, and the Americas.

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KVTC is a forest management and timber processing company in Tanzania that sustainably harvests teak from managed plantations and protects native forests, producing high-quality teak lumber, flooring, and decking products. The company combines environmental stewardship with long-term employment and economic development for the region.

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Kimia Farma is an Indonesian pharmaceutical company operating across the value chain, including raw material and drug manufacturing (ethical, generic, OTC, and herbal medicines and medical devices), national pharmaceutical distribution, retail pharmacy, and health clinics and laboratories. It runs over 1,300 retail outlets, around 400 health clinics, and a distribution network reaching more than 30,000 channels in Indonesia.

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