Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Magentic builds an AI agent platform for procurement and supply chain, offering AI "teammates" (called Mages) that use a company's existing software and ERP systems to handle manual workflows such as supplier follow-up, invoice updates, and price negotiation prep. It is aimed at global manufacturers, with a no-cure-no-pay pricing model tied to measured savings.

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MAGIC FX manufactures biodegradable flame-retardant confetti consumables for professional use in events, festivals, and live productions. The confetti products are TÜV-certified for biodegradability and sold in bulk bags for use with confetti cannons and machines.

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Magma Global manufactures m-pipe, a composite subsea pipeline system made from PEEK and carbon fibre for oil and gas exploration and production. The product replaces traditional steel and flexible pipes in deep-water applications, delivering cost savings up to 65% while reducing corrosion, temperature, and pressure challenges.

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MagneDesign develops magnetic sensor and attachment technologies, with a focus on motor drive applications and specialized magnetic materials engineering for industrial use.

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Magnetic is a software development and design firm that helps businesses modernize legacy systems, build custom applications, and deploy advanced technical solutions. The company serves clients across various industries through research, design, and full-stack development services.

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Magnetic MRO provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including heavy maintenance, painting, engine repair, and component services for airlines and asset owners. Headquartered in Estonia, the company operates as part of Magnetic Group, a global aviation services provider with multiple international locations.

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Industrial Magnetics manufactures and supplies magnetic separation equipment and industrial magnet systems for powder and bulk solids processing, material handling, and pneumatic conveying applications across manufacturing and processing industries.

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MagPlasma develops plasma-based technologies that replace conventional heat and chemical processes in applications including air purification, sterilization, and material processing. The company targets industries seeking cleaner and more energy-efficient alternatives to traditional methods.

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Tekton Dynamics builds AI and robotics for manufacturers, focused on automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks so that intelligent machines handle hazardous and mundane work. The company targets industrial and advanced manufacturing customers.

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Tekton Dynamics builds AI and robotics systems for manufacturers, focusing on automating dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks to address labor shortages in advanced manufacturing. The company aims to make AI-driven manufacturing tools accessible to manufacturers competing globally.

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Mailhot Industries manufactures hydraulic cylinders designed for demanding and extreme operating conditions, serving industries such as waste management, mining, and trucking. A North American leader since 1956, it operates production and distribution sites across Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

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The Maillis Group provides industrial packaging solutions that combine machines, consumables, and services for a range of packaging applications. It relies on production equipment, raw materials, and technical know-how to serve various end-of-line and secondary packaging needs.

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Main Street Gourmet is a custom bakery products manufacturer that develops and produces muffins, granola, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods for food operators and retail/foodservice clients. It offers product development and manufacturing services, including thaw-and-serve muffins and pre-packaged granola clusters.

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Portland, Maine farm-to-flask distillery making small-batch spirits and canned ready-to-drink cocktails such as Blueshine Lemonade.

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Maingen builds datasets and benchmarks from enterprise data to improve frontier AI models on industrial tasks, such as running industrial operations. Its SolarBench project measures whether models can operate an industrial operations desk.

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Maintmaster provides manufacturing intelligence software that transforms operator notes and downtime data into structured issue categories and financial analysis to support investment decisions for maintenance upgrades and reliability improvements.

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Makini provides a single integration layer and Unified API that connects AI agents and software to industrial systems such as ERP, CMMS, and WMS, spanning modern cloud products and legacy on-prem plant systems. It also exposes an MCP endpoint so agents from clients like Claude, ChatGPT, n8n, or LangChain can read and act across connected systems with credential-based access controls and logging.

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Manifest develops volumetric additive manufacturing technology (P-VAM) for production-scale manufacturing of complex parts at high speed and precision. The company serves industrial manufacturers seeking to replace traditional layer-by-layer 3D printing with single-step fabrication of customized components.

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Manifold builds autonomous warehouse robots that perform case picking, palletizing, and trailer loading/unloading, combined with orchestration software that connects to existing ERP, WMS, and WES systems. It offers robotic labor to warehouse operators on a per-pick pricing model without upfront costs or major infrastructure retrofits.

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Mantel Digital AG offers an inkjet printing system that enables high-precision, multicolor digital printing directly onto anodized aluminum surfaces. The DataPrint system accommodates varying substrate thicknesses and produces durable prints suitable for outdoor applications.

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Mantex develops X-ray and software-based measuring systems for analyzing moisture and ash content in wood-based raw materials and biomass used by paper, pulp, and bioenergy companies. The technology helps customers reduce costs and environmental impact while supporting the green energy transition.

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Mantis Robotics develops robotic safety infrastructure, centered on its embedded Mantis SafetyCore sensor system that gives industrial and humanoid robots 3D spatial awareness to detect moving objects and avoid collisions in real time. It offers robot models MR-1 and MR-X that operate at high speeds alongside people, enabling human-robot collaboration without safety cages.

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Manitowoc Tool and Machining provides precision CNC machining services and custom-manufactured components for food production and processing operations. The company specializes in meeting strict FDA and USDA regulatory requirements with ultra-precise tolerances for stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty material parts used in food manufacturing equipment and assembly.

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A regional organization in Western Wisconsin that provides information, resources, and connections for the manufacturing industry, serving students, educators, job seekers, and manufacturers. The alliance promotes manufacturing careers that combine skilled trades with advanced technology and supports workforce development across the region.

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