Advanced Manufacturing Startups

Zeda is a technology solutions company providing an end-to-end powder-to-finished-part manufacturing platform that combines additive manufacturing, nanotech, and precision machining for highly regulated industries. It operates across two arms, Zeda Technologies and Zeda Health.

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zai designs and handcrafts high-end skis in Switzerland using materials such as green slate, natural rubber, and its own zai'ra carbon fibre composite, and also produces complementary ski apparel. The company combines product development with scientific research and works with luxury brands like Saint Laurent and Moncler.

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ZAMA is a full-service component supplier for OEMs in the outdoor power equipment and recreational vehicles industries, with expertise in fuel management systems and electromechanical solutions. Its product range includes diaphragm carburetors, electronic and electromechanical modules, precision machined parts, and engineered textile products.

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Zamil Architectural Industries (ZAI) manufactures and supplies architectural building products and related services for clients with architectural and engineering requirements.

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Zamil Ladders manufactures aluminium climbing products and ladders for domestic and industrial use. Operating since 1978, it serves customers across the Gulf and Middle East with a focus on product safety and quality.

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SENAAT (formerly Zamil Industrial Investment Company) is a publicly listed Saudi industrial group offering construction, engineering, manufacturing, and industrial services. Established in 1998, it operates manufacturing facilities across four countries with global distribution reach.

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Zamil Offshore, part of Zamil Group Holding, provides offshore support services in Saudi Arabia, operating a fleet of 75 offshore support vessels and three shipyards and offering services such as vessel operations, hook-up, and diving. It serves the offshore oil and gas industry, including Saudi Aramco, and is one of the largest offshore support services companies in the Middle East.

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Zamil Plastic, founded in 1980 as part of Saudi Arabia's Zamil Group, manufactures injection-molded plastic products including heavy-duty packaging, containers, crates, engineering parts, and food thin-wall packaging (IML). It serves automotive, construction, food, chemicals, oil & gas, and other industrial markets across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, MENA, Europe, and the Far East.

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Zemecs supplies passive network infrastructure products, including copper and fiber optic cabling, 19" racks, power distribution units, and aluminum cable trunking for structured cabling projects. It sells to distributors, system integrators, contractors, telecom operators, ISPs and specifiers, with products deployed across more than 25 countries in Europe, Africa, the Gulf and Central Asia.

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Zentox manufactures air purification units that use proprietary Photocatalytic Oxidation technology to remove viruses, allergens, bacteria, mold, and VOCs from indoor air. The company serves residential, commercial, and institutional customers including hospitals, offices, schools, and homes.

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Zeopore develops enhanced zeolite catalysts to improve efficiency and sustainability in chemical industry processes including refining, plastics recycling, and fuel production. The company operates from Belgium and licenses its patented mesoporization technology to energy and chemical players.

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Zep manufactures industrial and commercial cleaning products, degreasers, hand cleaners, lubricants, and specialty solvents for automotive, manufacturing, and facility maintenance applications.

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Zero Industrial develops, finances, and operates clean energy systems to replace fossil-fuel-based heat and power at industrial facilities across North America. The company provides fully financed industrial electrification solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.

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Zerodrag manufactures electronic speed controllers and drone components for hobbyist and professional drone builders, based in India. The company produces hardware including ESCs, flight controllers, and related racing drone electronics.

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Zexus Chain (ゼクサスチェン) is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial chains, including roller chains and various conveyor chains used in steel, paper, chemical, food processing, sewage treatment, parking facilities, escalators, and amusement rides. Tracing its origins to cast-iron chain production in 1910, the company designs and produces made-to-order chains, and holds the top market share for chains used in sewage treatment plants.

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Žima d.d. manufactures and sells painting tools and related products, including paintbrushes, paint rollers and accessories, brushes, and products for chimneys and pipes. The company provides product guides and painting advice for its customers.

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ZippiAI builds an AI co-pilot and predictive maintenance software for industrial maintenance teams.

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Zixel offers a 3D collaboration platform for industrial and product design workflows, handling large multi-CAD model loading, cross-team design review, change and version tracking, digitized process/work instructions, 3D printing prototyping, and assembly delivery with after-sales training. It targets manufacturing and engineering teams working on product design and production.

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ZModal builds infrastructure and software for real-time, model-driven biomanufacturing processes. The company serves biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking to optimize regulated production of biologics and living tissues.

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Zodiac Milpro manufactures customized rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and inflatable boats for military and professional uses such as rescue, patrol, boarding, and expedition operations, and also provides operator training. Originating from the Zodiac company (founded 1896), it serves military, coastguard, and professional maritime customers worldwide.

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Zolnoi analyzes electric current data from factory equipment to surface insights on production performance, energy consumption, and equipment health for manufacturers. It uses AI to identify savings opportunities, reduce energy waste, and enable predictive maintenance on the shop floor.

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ROBIN is an industrial logistics traceability management application designed for production operators, supervisors, and process engineers to track work-in-progress in real time and optimize just-in-time production planning. The platform enables manufacturing companies to reduce overproduction, waste, and operational inefficiencies through data-driven insights and live visibility into production operations.

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ZPUE develops products and solutions for the electrical power industry, supplying equipment used in power distribution and energy infrastructure. The company operates globally, with its products present in Poland, Europe, and other markets worldwide.

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Zumen is a cloud-based procurement platform designed for discrete manufacturers to manage their end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and purchasing processes, with particular focus on product development and strategic sourcing programs. The platform provides part-level granularity for bill of materials management, supplier relationship management, and real-time spend tracking.

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