Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Northern Waves is a Swedish company that uses additive manufacturing (3D printing) to design and produce RF and microwave components such as waveguides, horn antennas, radomes, and antenna arrays. It serves industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, telecommunications/5G-6G, and academia.

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Northstar provides managed waste and recycling programs for furniture and home product manufacturers, handling diverse material streams and vendor coordination to improve landfill diversion and cost control. The company offers centralized reporting, hazardous material management, and performance optimization across multiple facilities.

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Northwest Pump is a distributor of petroleum and industrial equipment, operating through sales and service divisions. The company has served the petroleum and industrial sectors for 65 years.

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Norwesco manufactures above-ground and below-ground storage tanks for water and wastewater management, serving residential and commercial customers in the water and waste management industry.

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Novacel manufactures protective films, technical tapes, papers, and machinery for industrial surface protection and material preservation across multiple market segments. The company serves manufacturing, logistics, and industrial customers worldwide with high-performance protective solutions backed by technical support.

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Novel Bio is a US-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that produces R&D, High-Quality, and GMP-grade plasmid DNA using optimized E. coli platforms. It serves biotech and pharmaceutical developers working on nucleic acid vaccines, RNA therapeutics, and cell and gene therapies, offering domestic plasmid supply aligned with BIOSECURE Act requirements.

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Novelis produces rolled aluminum and recycled aluminum solutions for industries including beverage and food packaging, automotive, aerospace, building and construction, and other industrial applications. It operates a circular business model focused on recycled aluminum content and reduced carbon emissions across its value chain.

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Novem develops and manufactures premium decorative trim parts and functional decorative elements for the automotive industry, combining surface finishing and engineering for vehicle interiors. The company serves automakers as a global supplier of high-end interior trim components.

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Noviqu builds digital training and safety solutions for manufacturers, focusing on digital problem-solving, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning to reduce risk and close skills gaps.

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Novity provides predictive maintenance AI technology for industrial manufacturers to prevent unplanned downtime and improve production reliability. The company combines physics models with machine learning to forecast the health of manufacturing assets.

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Novus Silicon manufactures synthetic graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, power tools, and consumer electronics. The company offers petroleum coke-based products in multiple formulations optimized for different battery chemistry and performance requirements.

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Novvia Group is a packaging distributor and manufacturer that supplies stock and custom packaging—including glass, metal, plastic, and corrugated containers—along with design, labeling, and decoration services. Operating through 17 brands, 65+ warehouses, and a nationwide network of manufacturing partners, it acts as a single-source supplier offering flexible stocking agreements and consolidated volume pricing to businesses across the United States.

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NP Aerospace manufactures ultra-lightweight personal protection equipment including body armour plates, helmets, ballistic shields, and EOD suits for military, law enforcement, and security personnel. The company specializes in advanced soldier systems designed to optimize weight, performance, and operational effectiveness against ballistic and fragmentation threats.

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NRP Jones is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings, offering both custom and industry-standard solutions in the fluid power industry. It serves a range of industries including agriculture, construction, transportation, marine, and military.

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NS Materials develops and manufactures medical devices and precision equipment including semiconductor-related devices and ICT solutions. The company also provides maintenance and technical consulting services for its products.

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NSK Steering & Control Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures automotive steering products, including mechanical components, electronic products (ECUs, motors, sensors), software, and electric power assist steering (EPAS) systems for vehicles. Established in 2023 by taking over NSK Ltd.'s steering business, the company serves automakers in the automotive and mobility sector.

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NTD specializes in toolmaking and injection moulding services, serving industrial clients who require precision manufacturing expertise. The company emphasizes staff development through apprenticeship programs and has operated for over 40 years.

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NTWIST develops AI-powered software and agentic AI systems that help mining and manufacturing teams optimize industrial operations, connecting to SCADA, MES, ERP, and PLC systems to support decisions from the pit and shop floor to the boardroom. Its products cover predictive modeling, real-time optimization, and intelligent automation for industrial operators, planners, and executives.

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Nu-Tek BioSciences manufactures plant- and yeast-based cell culture nutrients and fermentation supplements for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company supplies ingredients for mammalian cell culture, industrial fermentation, and clinical nutrition applications.

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NUBURU develops high-power industrial blue lasers for welding copper, aluminum, and other metals, as well as additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Its BL and BL-F product lines target manufacturers in energy storage, e-mobility, aerospace, healthcare, and electronics packaging.

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NuCera Solutions develops and manufactures specialty waxes and olefin-based, low-molecular-weight functional polymers used to improve customers' formulations across markets including adhesives, candles, coatings, imaging, masterbatches, personal care, and plastics. The company offers more than 120 products and produces from its manufacturing facilities in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, USA.

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Nucleus builds a humanoid robot workforce that European factories can hire by the hour for intralogistics and material-handling tasks, paired with an AI model that learns from real-world work. It also offers a fleet-management operating system for coordinating robots, operators and daily factory operations.

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Nucleus RadioPharma develops and manufactures radiopharmaceutical products, with production facilities capable of scaling to hundreds of thousands of doses per year. It operates sites including a Minnesota location and Springhouse Innovation Park in Pennsylvania.

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