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Additive manufacturing makes objects by systematically adding material via a CAD program

Additive Manufacturing

Carbon sells 3D printers along with related software and material for additive manufacturing to allow mass customization and on-demand inventory management. With a range of patented engineering and dental resins, Carbon targets automotive, consumer goods, dental (healthcare), and other industrial use cases. Carbon’s product portfolio includes several types of 3D printers named M1, M2, and M3 (an advanced end-to-end idea-to-production platform introduced in January 2022) as well as L1 and a parts washer. Carbon’s materials portfolio includes rigid, elastomeric, and dental materials. Carbon’s design software platform was launched targeting product designers globally in 2022. It offers regular software updates to its printers to continuously improve the processes and the outcome. With the acquisition of design software company <a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/12722">ParaMatters </a>in August 2022, Carbon expanded its software capabilities to include topology optimization capabilities, allowing users to speed up the design iteration process and create complex, high-performance part designs.The company also offers print analytics solutions, allowing real-time review of production data and part traceability from design to print stage. Adding to its proprietary pool of materials, in February 2022, Carbon introduced a flame retardant photopolymer resin that ensures durability and the long-term stability of printed parts.Carbon uses patented Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology that uses digital light projection and engineering-grade materials to develop parts with mechanical properties and a surface finish. DLS is driven by Carbon’s Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) technology, which uses ultraviolet (UV) light to cure liquid plastic resin into solid parts. Unlike traditional resin-based 3D printing (which reportedly makes weak parts), Carbon’s printed parts are baked in an oven, exposing the parts to a second heat-activated programmable procedure for improved strength.&nbsp;In November 2024, the company&nbsp;<a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/36173">launched the EPU Pro platform</a>, a single-part, dual-cure elastomer resin. EPU Pro offers a range of stiffness options with durometers from 50A to 90A. It incorporates foaming agents for suede-like textures and features enhanced printability for complex geometries.Key customers and partnershipsCarbon had a presence in 17 countries as of January 2024, with plans to expand to other international markets in the future. The company also operates through a network of design firms and contract manufacturers that specialize in Carbon’s technologies. Carbon connects customers with these partners if they have a prototype that needs to be made.Carbon has entered several partnerships with other AM companies including Desktop Metal to bring its Flexcera resins to the Carbon Digital Manufacturing Platform (July 2023), Henkel to combine materials and printing expertise (October 2020), and Shapeways to offer access to Carbon’s 3D printing technology and materials (March 2019).Funding and financialsIn June 2019, Carbon raised USD 260 million co-led by Madrone Capital Partners and Baillie Gifford, bringing the company’s total funding to USD 683.4 million. Carbon planned to use this capital to expand R&amp;D, establish its first advanced development facility (ADF), and support international growth in Europe and Asia.&nbsp;

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FindMine offers solutions to enhance the shopping experience across multiple channels for brands and retailers. The company’s flagship product, Brand Copilot, provides solutions for creating shoppable content across ecommerce websites, in-store displays, and marketing materials. FindMine's ecommerce tool automatically creates visual content for PDPs and builds dynamic landing pages and its email solution enables personalized and inspirational style guides for post-purchase follow-ups. Additionally, its Merchant Intelligence solution provides analytical capabilities.Key customers and partnershipsAs of September 2024, the company’s notable customers include Adidas, BCBG, DXL Group, Perry Ellis International, John Varvatos, Laundry by Shelli Segal, and Original Penguin.&nbsp;Furthermore, FindMine has established tech partnerships with SAP, Endear, Bluecore, Salesforce, Movable Ink, and Looklet, as well as agency partnerships with Netconomy, Capgemini, Accenture, PointB, The Current Global, and Iterate Studio.

Cubbit is more than a cloud provider; it’s the 1st geo-distributed cloud Enabler. With just a few clicks, you can customize a hyper-resilient cloud object storage under your own sovereignty. Cubbit’s DS3 (Distributed S3) software runs anywhere - on your existing resources, in the cloud or at the edge - creating a seamless single data domain for you. No upfront investment is required, and you can reduce storage costs by up to 80% as well as minimizing your cloud carbon footprint. Ideal for traditional use cases like backup and unique to address new needs driven by Edge, Multi-cloud, and Data Sovereignty requirements. As a company or a Service Provider, with Cubbit you can get back full control on data, infrastructure, and costs. In minutes. In one claim: Your Cloud. Your Rules. Anywhere.

FindMine is the world's leading company helping iconic brands scale their editorial point of view. FindMine's Content Engine saves retailers and brands 90% of their time while dynamically generating exponentially more high-quality, ''on-brand'' content. FindMine enhances sell-through, and boosts gross margins and customer lifetime value (by over 150%!) for customers such as Rent the Runway, Revolve, Land's End, Vineyard Vines, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and many more. FindMine's solutions power best-in-class customer experiences across ecommerce, email, chat, marketing channels, and stores. FindMine is a Gartner Cool Vendor, and LVMH Maison des Startups member, winner of VIP Award's Best SaaS/Cloud provider and is an Inc. Magazine Top 200 Most Dynamic Women Entrepreneurs company.

Tourmaline Bio is a clinical biotechnology company developing transformative medicines to dramatically improve the lives of patients and prevent immune diseases.

Carbon provides printing solutions for products that outperform. The company helps businesses develop better products and bring them to market in less time. Carbon is a venture-backed company. They serve industries including automotive, consumer, industrial, life sciences, and dental.

Stuffstr is a public benefit corporation (B Corp) dedicated to reducing waste by dramatically increasing the reuse of unused stuff.  Stuffstr aims to fundamentally change the way we purchase and even think about the things we buy, resulting in a dramatically more sustainable world.

Keyto improves and simplifies the tracking of ketones - changing a messy, intrusive, and painful experience into one you'll be excited about. They break down the science, so your body can break down the fat.

Mio creates strapless EKG accurate heart rate monitor watches and activity fitness trackers to help you improve your performance and health.

360fly creates products and software for interactive 360º video experiences. The company has delivered a line of unique panoramic video cameras to market which include the 360fly HD and the 360fly 4K cameras. From the extreme sports enthusiast to parents shooting their children's birthday party. Their users see and share videos in a way that captivates and engages audiences like never before.

CRAiLAR Flax is the first sustainable natural fiber with the potential to revolutionize the textile industry.  From the farms where the flax is grown to the mills where it’s spun into yarn, CRAiLAR Flax Fiber drastically reduces chemical and water usage. In fact, CRAiLAR was designated as a 100% BioPreferred® product by the USDA in April 2012. That clean record from dirt to shirt concludes with fabrics that are indistinguishable from cotton, while helping to prevent a cycle of environmental harm.  Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1998 by Jason Finnis and Larisa Harrison, the company was originally a provider of environmentally friendly, ethically produced clothing called Naturally Advanced Technologies. The company quickly grew through strategic partnerships with Canada’s National Research Council and Alberta Innovates-Technologies Futures to become a leading developer of renewable and environmentally sustainable biomass resources using flax, hemp, and other bast fibers.  CRAiLAR uses a cutting-edge, all-natural enzymatic process to unlock the potential of flax fiber, resulting in a garment that is as soft and durable as cotton, while minimizing the environmental risks associated with its cultivation. This breakthrough has attracted some of the world’s biggest textile and apparel brands. But the versatility of CRAiLAR Flax means its potential uses extend far beyond fiber applications, standing to impact industrial, energy, medical, and composite material industries as well.

Hydra is the corporate venture arm of Adidas AG and is based in Amsterdam in Netherlands. It seeks to invest in companies that develop new consumer brands and trends in the apparel, footwear, mobile and internet applications related to sports. It began operation in 2011.

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