Hardware Startups

RUCKUS (now part of Belden) builds Wi-Fi, switching, and network management products for enterprises and campuses operating in high-density, high-interference environments. Its offerings use AI-driven technology to deliver reliable connectivity across industries such as education, hospitality, healthcare, smart cities, and warehousing.

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Ruhrpumpen manufactures heavy-duty horizontal centrifugal pumps built to industry standards for high-flow and high-pressure applications. The pumps serve oil & gas, power generation, and water & wastewater industries requiring reliable continuous-duty operation.

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FYBRO manufactures stick-on hairline stencils designed to help users apply hair fibers and spray for a barbershop-quality hairline without clippers or razors. The product targets men who want quick at-home hairline enhancements between barber visits or for regular touch-ups.

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Maker of Ruune, a hardware voice recorder with array and contact microphones that captures phone calls and whole-room ambient audio, then provides transcription and summaries. The device offers multilingual transcription with speaker diarization, end-to-end encryption, and cloud storage for personal productivity use.

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Rx Bandz develops auto-injector devices and injectable formulations for treatment conditions including anaphylaxis, diabetes, opioid overdose, and other medical emergencies for patients, first responders, and military personnel.

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Rymel (Rymel Ingeniería Eléctrica S.A.S.) designs and manufactures electrical transformers and related equipment, and provides technical services such as maintenance, electrical testing, transformer repair, oil analysis, and thermography. It serves industrial and electrical infrastructure projects, with a research and innovation unit (Rynova) focused on materials, processes, and product technologies.

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S-Connect (Esconnec, KOSDAQ 096630) is a South Korean manufacturer operating in secondary (rechargeable) battery components and anti-drone system development, with additional environmental technology work. It runs domestic R&D facilities and production plants in Vietnam and Dongguan, China.

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Sabre Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures mission-critical infrastructure for power, utility, telecom, and data center sectors across the United States. The company serves utility companies, telecommunications providers, and data center operators with engineered structures, transmission towers, enclosures, and related infrastructure solutions.

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Saccade offers a 15-minute VR-based assessment that uses a patent-pending headset attachment and a machine learning model to analyze eye movement patterns and estimate a patient's risk of Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear. The test is offered to patients through longevity clinics, with those flagged referred to drug treatments and neurology or longevity practices.

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SAFE Boats International designs and manufactures high-performance aluminum vessels for defense, security, law enforcement, fire and rescue, military, and emergency medical operations. The company offers configurable boat platforms tailored to specific mission requirements and operates as an employee-owned business based in the U.S.

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SafeArbor develops IoT-connected smart lockers for cannabis dispensaries to automate pre-order pickup and package distribution in a secure, contactless process. The company is women-owned and operates from Las Vegas with domestically manufactured hardware.

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SafeBVM develops flow-limiting devices and monitoring systems for manual bag-valve-mask ventilation used in emergency and critical care settings. The company's products help healthcare providers deliver consistent, patient-safe ventilation in cardiac arrest, overdose, and brain injury scenarios.

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Safedesign makes roof-edge safety systems (taksikring) certified to NS-EN 13374 and SINTEF-approved for securing work on roofs with pitches from 0 to 60 degrees, offered as an alternative to scaffolding. It sells and rents these fall-protection products to roofing and construction customers across Norway.

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SafeGauge builds wireless, Bluetooth-connected testing tools—such as pressure transducers, dial indicators, tachometers, and inspection cameras—that let technicians measure pressure, RPM, and movement from up to 100 metres away and log digital test records. Its kits are used by technicians, diesel mechanics, and fitters for safer, documented machinery maintenance and diagnostics.

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Safeguard Equipment makes the Compass, a wearable safety device that detects energized electrical hazards such as downed conductors to protect utility and line workers in the field.

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SafePAS develops analytical testing technologies that bring measurable data to the point of decision, serving public safety and agriculture. Its tools help law enforcement improve roadside drug screening reliability and help farmers make soil and fertilization decisions.

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SoundThinking (Nasdaq: SSTI) is a public safety technology company offering AI- and data-driven tools for law enforcement, civic leaders, and security professionals through its SafetySmart platform, which includes ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection, CrimeTracer, CaseBuilder, ResourceRouter, SafePointe weapons detection, and PlateRanger ALPR. Formerly known as ShotSpotter, the company serves over 300 customers and roughly 2,100 agencies, primarily in U.S. cities.

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Safera develops stove and kitchen safety and ventilation control products for both commercial and domestic kitchens. Its systems manage ventilation efficiency and demand-based control for kitchen hoods.

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SafeSense Technologies is an engineering consulting firm that develops and produces sensor technology using flexible hybrid electronics, offering technical services from concept to production. It works with client organizations either independently or collaboratively.

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Safetop manufactures and sells personal protective equipment (PPE) for workplace safety, distributing internationally through distributors based in the European Union. The company develops and improves PPE to meet professional protection, comfort, and regulatory requirements.

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Fabenco by Tractel manufactures adjustable, self-closing industrial safety gates and fall protection equipment used for OSHA compliance, access control, and machine guarding at ladders, platforms, stairs, catwalks, and mezzanines. It offers standard carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum gates for openings from 16 to 60 inches, including custom builds, serving industrial customers.

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SAFI-Tech develops supercooled solder pastes for electronics manufacturing and assembly. The company serves electronics manufacturers and assembly operations requiring advanced materials for soldering applications.

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Safim designs and manufactures engineering-driven components, with a focus on hydraulic braking and fluid technologies for vehicles. Following its rebranding, the company operates as part of the DexKo Global group, coordinated by AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group, alongside the former Fluid-Press and Cerma brands.

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SageRAN Technology develops mobile communications hardware and software, including full-stack 4G/5G/5G-A protocol stacks, base stations, core networks, satellite communication equipment, and edge AI communication products. It serves telecom operators, enterprises, vertical industries, special communications users, and satellite internet projects across domestic and international markets.

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