MassChallenge

Potencia is a machinery service company that offers advisory, rental, transport, installation, and maintenance service for customers.

FluxWorks specializes in the development and manufacturing of magnetic gears and integrated motors. Their products offer superior powertrain solutions, characterized by low weight, reliability, lubrication-free operation, and minimal maintenance costs.

3D Architech specializes in innovative metal manufacturing solutions using proprietary low-cost 3D printing technology. This enables enhanced design flexibility, improved sustainability, and increased versatility in metal component production.

Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

DRB is a technology company that provides autonomous drone inspection services for critical infrastructure and energy assets. Its offerings include drone-based surveys of electrical transmission and distribution lines, wind turbines and other renewable energy sites, and industrial plants and machinery, with cloud-based reporting and data analytics. The company enables rapid analysis through AI-powered platforms to extract actionable insights from imagery captured by drones, supporting asset monitoring, maintenance planning, and safety assurance. By combining autonomous flight, high-resolution imaging, and cloud reporting, DRB helps utilities, industrial operators, and asset owners improve asset integrity, reduce downtime, and optimize inspection workflows.

Analatom is an engineering company that offers hardware or software corrosion sensing and monitoring solutions for condition-based maintenance that includes aircraft, bridges, vehicles, heavy equipment, helicopters, pipelines, ships, and wind turbines. The company's contact modes are mail, phone, and physical address.

Advanced Microfluidics, based in Ecublens, Switzerland, is a machinery manufacturing company that specializes in developing and producing high-end lab equipment components. Their primary focus is on automated liquid handling systems, which are designed to minimize cross-contamination and reduce internal volume, ensuring precise and efficient fluidic performance. The company's products cater to both laboratory and industrial sectors, providing solutions with no dead volumes.

Puntopartes is streamlining the spare partsprocurement through a time savvy marketplace where clients meet trusted dealers. Self-Serviced, with expert customer service on demand. 100% online / 7x Faster / up to 50% Cheaper.

Founded in 2018, M Aerospace RTC is an aerospace company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in large-scale metal 3D printing technology and services, offering a wide range of metal materials and the capacity to produce large pieces.

Cybrik is dedicated to transforming the engineering and construction industry, which faces challenges such as poor project outcomes and rising costs. By offering digital transformation services, the company focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through data strategy, process optimization, and artificial intelligence implementation. Cybrik develops innovative tools and methodologies that empower project teams with timely and relevant information, enabling them to make faster, more informed decisions. This approach not only improves cost and schedule performance but also helps organizations eliminate rework and stay competitive in a $13.5 trillion industry that struggles with flat productivity.

FLITE Material Sciences is a surface engineering company that specializes in the protection of industrial surfaces from rust, ice, and fouling through innovative patented laser techniques. By replacing toxic and temporary chemical coatings with environmentally friendly methods, FLITE enhances the safety and resilience of products. Its advanced techniques not only prevent corrosion and ice buildup but also improve the adhesion of lubricants and other treatments. This approach significantly reduces or eliminates the need for millions of liters of chemicals traditionally used in priming, painting, and cleaning processes, allowing clients to create durable surfaces without environmental impact or adhesion issues.

Spiral Technology is a developer of an augmented reality platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of factory workers during quality inspections. By leveraging Augmented Reality and Machine Learning, the company provides software solutions that facilitate the creation of accurate inspection records, thereby reducing error rates. The platform is designed to power mixed reality headsets, delivering essential intelligence directly to the workforce. This technology empowers field workers by integrating machine intelligence and computer vision, enabling them to concentrate on and identify issues that arise at the intersection of various systems. Through its innovative approach, Spiral Technology seeks to improve operational accuracy and efficiency in industrial settings.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Southie Autonomy develops robot software that enables industrial robots to be repurposed and redeployed by users without specialized skills. Its system aims to reduce time, cost, and skill barriers for applications like kitting, palletizing, and simple assembly.

TrashCon is an internationally recognized company specializing in sustainable waste management solutions. It offers innovative technologies for automating waste segregation into biodegradable and non-biodegradable components, facilitating efficient recycling processes.

ValueMyBrain is a smart safety helmet to prevent accidents for helmet-wearing workers (construction, oil & gas, building maintenance etc.). Value My Brain captures EEG raw data, processes them in real time in the cloud, and identifies loss of attention leading to risky conditions. Workers (and/or their organization) at risk are alerted, allowing a reduction in accidents. Our product is based on a proprietary algorithm that we are bringing from clinical to industrial level. We are developing ValueMyBrain in close cooperation with some universities and with a San Jose based leading manufacturer of physiological sensors technology.

CADEL DEINKING is a technological development company created with the aim of implementing plastic recyclers and converting companies in an innovative plastic recycling process, through which it is possible to eliminate printed ink on plastic surfaces. The technology, developed by CADEL DEINKING , allows for the first time to eliminate the ink from the plastic before its recycling to obtain a product with a quality very similar to virgin plastic. This allows to use it in the same applications as a new material. It is a unique technology in the world, whose patent has been extended to more than 20 countries. CADEL DEINKING has a demonstration plant in San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante) that allows to carry out all the steps of the process on an industrial scale. CADEL DEINKING demonstrates in its facilities the feasibility of the process technique before the companies interested in arranging the technology, mainly large film printers and recyclers. The tests carried out at the CADEL DEINKING deinking plant with the client material are a key step before licensing the technology and developing the engineering at the client's facilities. The companies that choose to install a de-inking plant in their facilities will increase their competitiveness, since they will offer their customers a recycled material of very high quality. CADEL DEINKING shares the efforts of industries to improve the quality of products with increasingly sustainable processes and methods.

Visense is a technology company focused on enhancing industrial production through a remote error monitoring and diagnosis solution. By utilizing sensor and camera equipment coupled with advanced data analytics and machine learning, Visense delivers real-time insights into production errors. This innovative approach enables users to identify and resolve incidents with remarkable speed and accuracy, cutting the time required for error diagnosis and resolution by 50%. Additionally, Visense's system supports improved machine planning and promotes error prevention, ultimately leading to enhanced production quality and increased machine availability.

Sayetech designs, manufactures, and services smart agricultural machinery tailored for African conditions. Their products enhance productivity and mechanization in smallholder farming, featuring durable equipment, embedded IoT devices, mobile app integration, and affordable access to modern tools.

Presso specializes in automated hardware for ultra-fast, on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning services. Utilizing robotics and vending machines, Presso's solution enables efficient fabric treatment while preserving garment quality.

Founded in 2018, IndustrialML is a Boston-based startup that empowers industrial customers by making factories smarter. The company develops enterprise software designed to maximize uptime and reduce scrap. Its platform collects, cleans, and curates factory sensor and enterprise IT data, combining process monitoring and real-time analytics to keep production lines running smoothly. This enables clients to gain actionable insights for operators and engineers in real time.

NALA Membranes develops reverse osmosis membranes that are chlorine-stable and chlorine-resistant, designed to enhance water purification efficiency while reducing waste, energy use, and operating costs. The membranes are durable and resistant to fouling and biofouling, enabling longer service life even in challenging industrial wastewater applications and allowing operation at lower pressures. By lowering energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, the technology supports more sustainable and cost-effective water treatment across industries.

Founded in 2016, Asystom specializes in predictive maintenance solutions for industrial equipment. Their stand-alone system combines sensors and embedded intelligence to monitor all components, regardless of age or design, preventing breakdowns and minimizing downtime.

Quempin SpA specializes in providing innovative combustion technology aimed at facilitating the transition from polluting fuel sources to cleaner alternatives in the heat sector. The company offers efficient gas burners designed to significantly reduce gas fuel consumption by at least 20%, making it easier for businesses to adopt cleaner energy solutions. Quempin’s services include the design, installation, and repair of gas equipment, as well as engineering support for industrial process conversions and remodeling. The company focuses on porous media burners and gas installations, emphasizing clean combustion and the reduction of gas emissions. By offering cost-effective solutions that require no upfront investment for companies currently using coal or firewood, Quempin helps businesses manage the transition to sustainable energy sources while ensuring ongoing maintenance and technical support through authorized technicians.

HVACIntel's patent-pending hardware and method monitors equipment and proactively alerts contractors and homeowners so they can take steps to diagnose the problem before it causes a major inconvenience in terms of a health hazard or a major expense to replace the equipment. The platform provides peace of mind to small business owners, who, per contract are required to maintain the HVAC equipment for their rented space and avoid losing customers and business due to loss of air conditioning.

Enzymit is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing global manufacturing through sustainable and efficient bio-production methods. It specializes in developing cell-free bio-production technology that aims to eliminate the inefficiencies and complexities associated with traditional bio-production. Enzymit employs artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms to design novel enzymes, which serve as molecular machines capable of transforming abundant feedstocks into valuable products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials. The company’s small, modular bio-reactors facilitate this process, promoting resource independence while minimizing environmental impact. By moving away from conventional whole-cell methods to utilizing nature's elemental building blocks, Enzymit enhances cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in bio-production, while also providing greater flexibility in product customization for various industries.

Elemental Coatings specializes in advanced anti-icing coatings designed to prevent ice buildup on various surfaces. Utilizing proprietary technology and unique materials properties, their coatings significantly reduce ice adhesion strength while maintaining durability and stability against chemicals and UV rays. Highly customizable, these coatings have applications across aerospace, automotive, trucking, power transmission, and consumer sectors where ice accumulation is a concern.

Preinvel is an innovative startup dedicated to improving environmental health. It specializes in developing a patented air purification system designed to eliminate airborne pollutants, including ultrafine dust and industrial particulates, without relying on traditional filters.

Exomys is engaged in the development of passive and modular exoskeletons tailored for industrial applications, specifically designed to assist employees during prolonged periods of standing. The exoskeleton functions as a supportive mechanism, akin to a mobile chair, which alleviates the load on the legs by redistributing it to a mechanical structure, allowing users to shift between standing, sitting, and squatting positions seamlessly. This innovative design aims to prevent debilitating postures, thereby enabling workers to operate more efficiently and for extended durations without health complications. The mechanical components of Exomys' exoskeleton are discreetly integrated beneath work attire, enhancing user safety and comfort compared to traditional systems that are often cumbersome and intrusive. Overall, Exomys' technology seeks to improve workplace productivity while prioritizing employee well-being.

Integricote is a manufacturer of nanocoating materials that create a strong, penetrative coating covalently bonded to substrates. Its hydrophobic coatings repel water and stains, helping surfaces maintain appearance and durability. The company offers cleaners and sealers designed to renew, protect, and refresh areas affected by water damage, flooding, or heavy rains, and to form finishes that resist mold and mildew.

Rapid Liquid Print is working on 3D printers that create stretchy products for industrial materials. Their services include medical devices, footwear, home goods, furniture, aviation, and automotive components.

re:3D reduces production complexity by providing affordable, industrial 3D printers that transform big ideas into tangible realities. With a build volume of eight cubic feet and robust construction, Gigabot can print objects 30x larger than competing desktop models. Up until now, personal 3D printing has been limited to toys and trinkets, while the Gigabot will bring your biggest dreams to life. re:3D's customer base comprises an esteemed group of designers, small business owners, manufacturers, educators, prototypists, and hobbyists in over 30 countries around the globe. Currently, re:3D is scaling manufacturing operations, and exploring alternate materials and feedstocks with global leaders in material and life sciences.

Enzymit is a biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing global manufacturing through sustainable and efficient bio-production methods. It specializes in developing cell-free bio-production technology that aims to eliminate the inefficiencies and complexities associated with traditional bio-production. Enzymit employs artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms to design novel enzymes, which serve as molecular machines capable of transforming abundant feedstocks into valuable products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and materials. The company’s small, modular bio-reactors facilitate this process, promoting resource independence while minimizing environmental impact. By moving away from conventional whole-cell methods to utilizing nature's elemental building blocks, Enzymit enhances cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability in bio-production, while also providing greater flexibility in product customization for various industries.

Multiscale Systems produces industrial innovations through technical engineering services and a robust in-house R&D program. The company specializes in metamaterial composites and focuses on advanced manufacturing.

SpinDrive specializes in the development of advanced levitation technology focused on enhancing energy efficiency and promoting oil-free solutions. The company manufactures magnetic bearing systems that are designed to minimize energy losses in machinery. These systems include a magnetic bearing sensor that accurately monitors the position of the shaft and relays this information to a magnetic bearing controller. This innovative approach allows clients to significantly improve the efficiency of their systems, reduce material consumption, and lower maintenance costs. SpinDrive’s commitment to creating customized solutions positions it as a leader in the pursuit of sustainable and efficient technology.

Founded in 2017, Infinite Cooling specializes in wastewater management and recycling. It uses high-voltage electric fields to capture and recycle vast amounts of water that would otherwise be lost at industrial facilities like power plants, data centers, and factories.

GenLots SA, founded in 2017 and based in Chexbres, Switzerland, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for industrial companies that process raw materials into final products. The company's core technology, known as the Artificial Supply Chain Brain, leverages machine learning to enhance supply chain operations. By integrating real-world data from enterprise resource planning systems, the platform provides on-demand recommendations to optimize purchasing strategies for industrial firms that procure raw materials in large quantities. These recommendations aim to decrease the frequency of order transactions, lower inventory levels, and capitalize on pricing advantages such as quantity discounts. Implementations of GenLots' technology have demonstrated significant cost savings, with major industrial clients experiencing reductions in total purchasing costs by up to 10%.

Iterate Labs is a developer of a smart wearable device used to track relevant hand and wrist actions for workplace safety. Its device is a smart glove that collects and analyzes biomechanics data to alert workers and managers of injury risk and fatigue that enable health and safety officers to monitor and prevent workplace injuries through sensors and data analytics.

Clidrotech is a company that specializes in innovative weight monitoring systems for vehicles, aimed at enhancing fleet efficiency and safety. Its technology allows for real-time monitoring and optimization of a vehicle's weight without the necessity of external scales. By utilizing a passive sensor, Clidrotech's system can determine a vehicle's self-weight with a precision of 100 grams per ton. This capability not only reduces costs for fleet managers but also helps prevent road accidents by ensuring that vehicles are within safe weight limits. With its disruptive approach, Clidrotech provides significant value in the growing onboard scale market, addressing a critical need in the transportation industry.

Clevot develops cleaning technologies to optimize industrial equipment sanitization, focusing on water savings, sustainability, and continuous cleaning, leveraging methods such as dry steam, automated processes, and non-toxic disposables to reduce water usage, minimize downtime, and improve productivity in food processing plants while ensuring food safety compliance and lowering environmental impact.

Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.

Founded in 2018, Komp-ACT specializes in manufacturing electric motion technologies for the automation industry. Its flagship product, Modula, is an innovative electric actuator solution designed to reduce weight and maintenance costs while minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.

Gaszen is a developer of an innovative gas management platform focused on enhancing the consumption experience for users of propane, a primary energy source for approximately 3 billion people globally. The company offers a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solution that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring and management. Its platform includes a wireless sensor that replaces traditional analog meters, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns and tank levels over days and weeks. This transparency empowers both residential users and small to medium-sized businesses to optimize their propane usage, ultimately enabling them to save money and avoid running out of fuel. Gaszen's strategic focus on the Mexican market, where propane consumption per capita is the highest in the Americas, aligns with its goal of serving a significant number of users and streamlining interactions among consumers, gas suppliers, and dispatchers through dedicated applications and dashboards.

Gaszen is a developer of an innovative gas management platform focused on enhancing the consumption experience for users of propane, a primary energy source for approximately 3 billion people globally. The company offers a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) solution that connects stationary propane tanks to the internet, allowing for real-time monitoring and management. Its platform includes a wireless sensor that replaces traditional analog meters, providing users with insights into their consumption patterns and tank levels over days and weeks. This transparency empowers both residential users and small to medium-sized businesses to optimize their propane usage, ultimately enabling them to save money and avoid running out of fuel. Gaszen's strategic focus on the Mexican market, where propane consumption per capita is the highest in the Americas, aligns with its goal of serving a significant number of users and streamlining interactions among consumers, gas suppliers, and dispatchers through dedicated applications and dashboards.

Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.

PrintCB specializes in developing copper inks for printed electronics manufacturing. Its innovative materials replace silver, significantly reducing production costs in a $70B market. Based in Ness Ziona, Israel.

Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on digital composite manufacturing for 3D-printed parts with optimized material properties. The company uses magnetically aligned reinforcing fibers and high-resolution microstructure control enabled by magnetics and digital light processing to produce carbon fiber reinforced composites with tailored mechanical and electromagnetic performance. Its technology enables engineers to manufacture durable, functional parts with customized material properties for applications such as injection mold tooling and high-performance end-use components.

Trisol is a recycling firm focused on repurposing end-of-life tires and rubber products. The company addresses environmental challenges by transforming these materials into useful products, particularly sports surfaces. Trisol specializes in creating safe and sustainable flooring solutions for industrial and recreational use, including decorative and functional surfaces for athletic activities. By converting tires into visually appealing sports surfaces, Trisol enhances the quality of play areas, contributing to improved safety and functionality for children and athletes alike.

Breadware, Inc. is a company that provides an online platform aimed at facilitating product development, particularly in the realm of the Internet of Things (IoT). Established in 2017 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, Breadware serves various sectors including sports, smart buildings, smart homes, transportation, medical, and industrial applications. The platform allows businesses to explore existing IoT products for inspiration, compare service providers based on various criteria, and receive support throughout the development process. By offering tools that unify hardware and firmware development, Breadware simplifies the creation of smart and connected products, helping organizations reduce costs and expedite their journey from concept to market. The company operates as a subsidiary of StoneAge Inc. as of March 2020.

AquaFresco is a company focused on transforming the cleaning market through its innovative wastewater recycling system, which addresses the substantial need for sustainable practices in laundry services. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the MIT MADMEC competition, AquaFresco has developed a patented technology that allows for the regeneration of laundry wastewater, significantly reducing water and detergent usage by up to 95%. The system is currently undergoing testing in three pilot hotels and three commercial laundry facilities, demonstrating its potential for widespread adoption. With full ownership of its intellectual property, AquaFresco has garnered recognition in the industry, including the MassChallenge Gold Award in 2015. The company is committed to completing product development and pilot testing within the next six months, further advancing its mission to bring this groundbreaking technology to market.

Mebotics is a technology company specializing in hybrid desktop manufacturing solutions that integrate 3D printing and CNC milling capabilities. Their innovative machines enable additive manufacturing using multiple plastics, as well as subtractive manufacturing with woods and metals. Designed with a rugged and self-cleaning chassis, these machines feature a fully networkable onboard computer and a range of safety features, making them suitable for diverse environments such as labs, offices, and outdoor settings. Mebotics aims to democratize access to advanced machine-shop technologies, providing prototypers and small-scale manufacturers with affordable and versatile manufacturing options.

Dynamo Micropower Corporation is a technology company focused on developing innovative fuel-flexible gas turbines tailored for small distributed generation in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced power solutions, including its PowerCore system, which provides reliable, grid-quality power while operating on local unrefined gas. This capability allows customers to significantly reduce energy costs, with savings of up to 80%, and enhances equipment performance by up to 25%. Dynamo also provides custom solutions and a flameless turboheater known as Infernocore, addressing the specific needs of oilfield applications. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and offers support services via service partners, having established a solid customer base that includes notable clients such as Kinder Morgan and Caterpillar.

Bounce Imaging, Inc. is a manufacturer of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for police and fire responders. The company specializes in developing omnidirectional cameras and sensor technology that allows first responders to safely monitor hazardous environments from a distance, enhancing their operational safety. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Bounce Imaging provides a variety of supportive accessories such as pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. In addition to its hardware offerings, the company also delivers cloud services, including technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting assistance for imaging and processing hardware. Bounce Imaging's innovative solutions enable users to capture real-time videos and sensor data consistently, even in challenging conditions, making it a valuable asset in the defense and first response sectors.

SmartSense delivers data-driven IoT solutions for food safety, facilities monitoring, and supply chain visibility. They founded SmartSense in 2005 to transform how organizations sense, monitor, and make decisions. It was based on an observation that something fundamental was changing with the way organizations thought about efficiency, quality, and agility. Internet connected sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) were enabling an operational paradigm where real-time information improved efficiency and decision-making. They set out to enable sensor-driven decisions and to focus on big challenges. They automate monitoring for food and medication safety and compliance, and they monitor critical equipment and tanks for product quality and preventative maintenance. Today thry have earned the trust of the most critical government, commercial, and non-profit institutions in the world. Their systems enable real-time sensor-driven decisions at over 2,000 organizations in 75 countries, including at Walmart, CVS Health, SpaceX, Apple, Coca Cola, McDonald’s, and the US Department of State.

PK Clean's vision is to end landfilled waste. It's fifth generation system allows its customers to utilize their plastic waste and lower their energy costs. By providing a low-cost, compact and automated solution, PK Clean's goal is to make its processors as widely available as possible.

Reach Production Solutions is a company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in advanced compression solutions that enhance the production of oil and gas wells. Founded in 2009, it provides innovative technologies for multiphase wells, offering a swift and effective alternative to traditional artificial lift methods. The company's services encompass the evaluation and simulation of well portfolios, as well as the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of its systems throughout the entire production journey. Reach Production Solutions focuses on delivering sustainable production enhancements while minimizing infrastructure complexity and costs. Its technology features fewer moving parts, resulting in lower noise and vibration levels, alongside improved efficiency in gas compression and recovery.