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Orbisk is a developer of fully automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability within the food service industry. The company's innovative solution includes a smart camera equipped with an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that identifies food ingredients from images. By integrating this technology into waste bins, Orbisk enables hospitality organizations to gain comprehensive insights into their food waste, quantifying large volumes of discarded food. This data-driven approach allows restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, facilitating significant reductions in food waste and contributing to improved sustainability and profitability.

SeaO2 is an ocean carbon removal company that develops scalable technology to remove carbon dioxide from seawater at gigaton scale, with the goal of reducing CO2 concentrations in the ocean and, indirectly, in the atmosphere. The approach enables cost-efficient atmospheric carbon removal by leveraging partnerships to turn captured CO2 from seawater into a viable business, allowing clients to support climate goals by lowering oceanic carbon levels and, in turn, atmospheric CO2.

NEFFA develops fully automated production technology for sustainable, vegan textiles and on-demand, custom-fit apparel. The company combines a digital design interface and 3D-based workflows to generate textures and patterns, which are turned into affordable, recyclable molds using low-heat, low-pressure processes. This enables seamless production with minimal waste and on-demand manufacturing, creating cost-efficient opportunities for fashion brands to offer eco-friendly products. NEFFA's biomaterial approach centers on mycelium-derived materials, such as MycoTEX, produced in fermentation tanks, and the system is adaptable to other liquid-fermentable biomaterials like algae or collagen. By shortening design-to-product cycles and enabling precise, customized fits, NEFFA aims to reduce resource use and environmental impact in textile production.

Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.

Oscar Circulair is focused on revolutionizing the commercial waste material industry by promoting the preservation of valuable raw materials. The company operates a waste market collection platform designed to facilitate waste management for various organizations and companies. By enabling clients to effectively manage their raw material and waste streams, Oscar Circulair helps reduce residual waste and encourages the bundling of high-quality materials for reuse. This approach not only supports sustainable practices but also aims to enhance the quality of urban life by minimizing transport movements associated with waste management. Through its innovative platform, Oscar Circulair is committed to creating waste-free cities and fostering a circular economy.

Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

Triple Solar designs and manufactures photovoltaic-thermal systems that supply electricity, heating, hot water, and cooling for homes and other buildings in a sustainable manner, reducing or eliminating natural gas use. The system pairs PVT panels with a PVT heat pump, with the back of the panel serving as a thermal exchanger that extracts heat from ambient air, enabling integrated solar heating, hot water, cooling, and electricity generation for the residence, often without an outdoor unit.

Orbisk is a developer of fully automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability within the food service industry. The company's innovative solution includes a smart camera equipped with an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that identifies food ingredients from images. By integrating this technology into waste bins, Orbisk enables hospitality organizations to gain comprehensive insights into their food waste, quantifying large volumes of discarded food. This data-driven approach allows restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, facilitating significant reductions in food waste and contributing to improved sustainability and profitability.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Zonnepanelendelen is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to facilitating funding for small-scale solar energy projects. The company supports initiatives and building owners by providing accessible financing options through project financing, financial leasing, and bond issuance. By digitizing the financing process and standardizing documentation, Zonnepanelendelen enables smaller projects to secure attractive funding. The platform also offers comprehensive administrative support, including document management and online monitoring tools, to streamline project management. Through its services, Zonnepanelendelen empowers clients to invest in local solar energy initiatives, promoting sustainability while providing low-risk investment opportunities.

swap-studio is an exclusive online community where reuse is a lifestyle choice. It is changing the face of the resale industry with a resurgence of the barter system, but without the need to give-and-take from the same person. Members swap things they no longer want using a community currency called ‘kudos’. Current collections include fashion, living and kids products. All products are curated in-house for quality and individuality. Via a Zero Waste Partnership Program, swap-studio also partners with selected retail brands to to offer a sustainable liquidation strategy for overstock and showcase their commitment to a circular economy. Membership to swap-studio via a monthly subscription which allows members to accumulate kudos and swap an unlimited number of items. There is no money exchanged between parties to a swap, only Kudos. Currently only available in the Netherlands with a staged global rollout planned for 2022.

SUNT Food is an Amsterdam-based startup that produces food products using discarded bananas. Their product range includes banana-based items for retail and food service channels, with offerings free from added sugar and gluten.

Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Leiden, Netherlands, LeydenJar Technologies specializes in enhancing lithium-ion battery performance by replacing traditional graphite anodes with nanoporous, pure silicon anodes. This innovation results in batteries that are cheaper (-20%), greener (-85% CO2 footprint), and have higher energy density (+70%).

Orbisk is a developer of fully automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability within the food service industry. The company's innovative solution includes a smart camera equipped with an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that identifies food ingredients from images. By integrating this technology into waste bins, Orbisk enables hospitality organizations to gain comprehensive insights into their food waste, quantifying large volumes of discarded food. This data-driven approach allows restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, facilitating significant reductions in food waste and contributing to improved sustainability and profitability.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Triple Solar designs and manufactures photovoltaic-thermal systems that supply electricity, heating, hot water, and cooling for homes and other buildings in a sustainable manner, reducing or eliminating natural gas use. The system pairs PVT panels with a PVT heat pump, with the back of the panel serving as a thermal exchanger that extracts heat from ambient air, enabling integrated solar heating, hot water, cooling, and electricity generation for the residence, often without an outdoor unit.

MX3D specializes in developing and licensing large-scale robotic 3D printing technology for metals. They offer a turnkey solution that integrates sensors, software, robots, and welding equipment. Their end-to-end software stack, MetalXL, supports WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) and enables users to print large metal parts on-demand.

Nuventura GmbH, founded in 2017 and based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in the design and development of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. The company has innovated a solution that replaces sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) with dry air, maintaining the advantages of traditional SF6 switchgear while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Nuventura's technology is compatible with existing IEC standards, allowing industries to effectively control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment while monitoring the health of the switchgear. This advancement positions Nuventura as a key player in promoting sustainable practices within the global energy sector.

The Renewal Workshop Inc. is a company based in Cascade Locks, Oregon, that specializes in manufacturing renewed apparel and upcycled materials from discarded textiles. Founded in 2014, it partners with well-known brands and retailers to transform unsellable returns and excess inventory into a range of products, including jackets, sweatshirts, pants, and swimwear, as well as accessories like luggage packs and gift cards. By integrating resale and renewal services, the company aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry and promote sustainable practices. Through its initiatives, The Renewal Workshop enables clothing brands to enhance their revenue while minimizing their environmental footprint. Its products are available for purchase both online and in physical stores.

ReNature helps farmers to change the production method into a sustainable agroforestry system. It teaches farmers on how to grow different types of crops together that support and each other and improve the condition of the soil. ReNature provides information, guidance and support to local authorities, cooperatives and farmers in making a sustainable agriculture in the form of agroforestry. ReNature was founded in January 5, 2018.

Land Life Company is a technology-driven reforestation firm that provides scalable tree-planting services in the European Union and the United States. It uses data-driven methods and technologies—including drones, artificial intelligence, and monitoring applications—alongside its Cocoon planting technology and a biodegradable growth product to establish trees in arid and degraded soils with reduced irrigation and maintenance. Its projects support nature restoration, urban and highway landscaping, and productive tree plantations, while aiming to restore degraded landscapes, improve biodiversity, and generate social and economic benefits for local communities. By partnering with corporations, Land Life Company offers transparent climate action and carbon-offset solutions based on scalable, verifiable restoration efforts worldwide.

Taimba Limited is a Nairobi-based company founded in 2017 that operates a mobile-based platform connecting rural smallholder farmers with urban retailers. The platform aims to streamline the agriculture supply chain, ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their products while increasing market access and consistency. By organizing farmers into cooperative groups, Taimba assists them in enhancing their output and reducing wastage. This mobile platform enables retailers to source fresh produce at prices lower than the market rate, allowing them to sell to consumers affordably while maintaining the farmers' earnings. Taimba's innovative approach fosters a more efficient distribution of agricultural products, benefiting both farmers and retailers.

Oorja Development Solutions aims to provide clean energy access to 450 million un/underelectrified people in rural Indian communities. It deploy smart micro-grids powered by biomass gasification and solar PV systems to generate, store and transmit reliable and affordable electricity to SMEs as anchor load and low-income households. It uses a scalable community-owned business model to leverage energy provision as a catalyst for socio-economic development to alleviate poverty, empower women and tackle climate change.

Orbisk is a developer of fully automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability within the food service industry. The company's innovative solution includes a smart camera equipped with an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that identifies food ingredients from images. By integrating this technology into waste bins, Orbisk enables hospitality organizations to gain comprehensive insights into their food waste, quantifying large volumes of discarded food. This data-driven approach allows restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, facilitating significant reductions in food waste and contributing to improved sustainability and profitability.

Notpla develops sustainable packaging solutions derived from seaweed and plants. Its product range includes a coating for takeaway boxes, flexible films, paper made from seaweed pulp, and rigid plastic alternatives, all designed to be biodegradable and reduce plastic waste.

Taimba Limited is a Nairobi-based company founded in 2017 that operates a mobile-based platform connecting rural smallholder farmers with urban retailers. The platform aims to streamline the agriculture supply chain, ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their products while increasing market access and consistency. By organizing farmers into cooperative groups, Taimba assists them in enhancing their output and reducing wastage. This mobile platform enables retailers to source fresh produce at prices lower than the market rate, allowing them to sell to consumers affordably while maintaining the farmers' earnings. Taimba's innovative approach fosters a more efficient distribution of agricultural products, benefiting both farmers and retailers.

BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

Orbisk is a developer of fully automated food waste monitoring equipment aimed at enhancing sustainability within the food service industry. The company's innovative solution includes a smart camera equipped with an artificial intelligence image recognition algorithm that identifies food ingredients from images. By integrating this technology into waste bins, Orbisk enables hospitality organizations to gain comprehensive insights into their food waste, quantifying large volumes of discarded food. This data-driven approach allows restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their food-providing processes, facilitating significant reductions in food waste and contributing to improved sustainability and profitability.

Woon Duurzaam operates a cloud-based, one-stop platform that streamlines home renovation by connecting homeowners seeking a sustainable home with suppliers of energy-saving and generation equipment and high-quality installers. The company enables energy-efficient, gasless or energy-neutral renovations, delivering comfortable, aesthetically pleasing and financially attractive upgrades that simplify the process. By facilitating clear information and integrated solutions, Woon Duurzaam helps customers reduce energy use and costs while increasing sustainability.

Land Life Company is a technology-driven reforestation firm that provides scalable tree-planting services in the European Union and the United States. It uses data-driven methods and technologies—including drones, artificial intelligence, and monitoring applications—alongside its Cocoon planting technology and a biodegradable growth product to establish trees in arid and degraded soils with reduced irrigation and maintenance. Its projects support nature restoration, urban and highway landscaping, and productive tree plantations, while aiming to restore degraded landscapes, improve biodiversity, and generate social and economic benefits for local communities. By partnering with corporations, Land Life Company offers transparent climate action and carbon-offset solutions based on scalable, verifiable restoration efforts worldwide.

OffGridBox is a company that specializes in delivering renewable energy and clean water solutions to remote areas and developing countries through its innovative OffGridBox™ system. This modular unit, housed within a compact 6x6x6 feet shipping container, is equipped with the necessary technology to generate electricity and purify water. OffGridBox aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people who lack access to reliable energy and clean water. Each unit can serve approximately 300 families, potentially impacting around 1,500 individuals, and is often managed by local cooperatives, such as women-led organizations in Rwanda. The company has successfully deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, serving various sectors such as humanitarian efforts, household retail, and industrial services. To date, these units have accumulated over 400,000 working hours, demonstrating their effectiveness and sustainability.

Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

Black Bear Carbon BV specializes in the conversion of waste tires into carbon black and green energy, operating from its base in Nederweert, the Netherlands, since its founding in 2010. The company utilizes a circular economy model, transforming end-of-life tires into sustainable products that serve various industries. Its carbon black, derived from controlled pyrolysis and partial combustion of hydrocarbons, is utilized in applications such as tires, technical rubber products, plastics, paints, and inks. In addition to producing carbon black, Black Bear Carbon generates electricity from its operations, which powers its tire shredding processes and supplies energy to local industries and grids. Through these efforts, the company provides businesses with recyclable carbon compounds, contributing to reduced reliance on oil and lower carbon dioxide emissions.

Reverse Resources operates an online tracking and trading platform for textile waste. It connects garment factories, cloth mills, retailers, and recycling firms to facilitate transparent waste management and reduce sourcing costs.

ENVision mobile specializes in developing a shared data analytics platform aimed at empowering micro-retailers in emerging markets. Its innovative platform delivers digital, real-time insights into micro-retail analytics and consumer transactions, facilitating a deeper understanding of business operations for small merchants. By employing a software-as-a-service subscription model, ENVision mobile provides valuable data to microfinance institutions and suppliers who support these small businesses. This approach enables merchants to make informed, data-driven decisions, moving away from traditional manual data collection methods. Ultimately, ENVision mobile's services contribute to fostering inclusive economic growth in underserved markets.

Aectual is a company that specializes in interior furnishing services, leveraging advanced three-dimensional (3D) printing technology to create customizable and sustainable architectural structures. Their offerings include digital production, XL 3D printers, robotics, and 3D printed flooring systems. Aectual's innovative approach automates the entire production pipeline, from design to installation, allowing property owners to acquire tailored floor designs while minimizing waste by charging only for the materials utilized. The company is committed to extending the lifecycle of materials through a circular process that enhances the value of products, contributing to a regenerative economy that contrasts with traditional linear economic models. Through data-driven and digital manufacturing practices, Aectual aims to redefine the possibilities of interior design and construction.

Fairphone is a company based in Amsterdam, established in 2010 by Bas van Abel, that focuses on creating ethically sourced smartphones. These devices are designed for basic functionalities such as calling, texting, and internet browsing. Fairphone emphasizes a completely transparent supply chain, ensuring that the materials used in their smartphones are sourced responsibly. This approach allows consumers to contribute positively to social and environmental outcomes throughout the entire life cycle of the phone, from production to disposal.

InspiraFarms is a company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered modular technologies for food processing and cold storage. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Kenya, Southern Africa, and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, the company provides off-grid cold storage units, food processing plants, and dairy chilling machines. Its offerings include Good Agricultural Practice certified modules and renewable energy systems, designed to support the post-harvest value addition processes. InspiraFarms targets small to medium-sized enterprises within the fruit, vegetable, and dairy industries, ensuring that its solutions meet global food safety certification and quality standards. By collaborating with various actors in value chains across Central America and East Africa, InspiraFarms aims to facilitate access to healthy and nutritious food for both local and international markets.

Land Life Company is a technology-driven reforestation firm that provides scalable tree-planting services in the European Union and the United States. It uses data-driven methods and technologies—including drones, artificial intelligence, and monitoring applications—alongside its Cocoon planting technology and a biodegradable growth product to establish trees in arid and degraded soils with reduced irrigation and maintenance. Its projects support nature restoration, urban and highway landscaping, and productive tree plantations, while aiming to restore degraded landscapes, improve biodiversity, and generate social and economic benefits for local communities. By partnering with corporations, Land Life Company offers transparent climate action and carbon-offset solutions based on scalable, verifiable restoration efforts worldwide.

BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

Hubs, formerly known as 3D Hubs, is an online platform established in Amsterdam in 2013 that specializes in custom part manufacturing. The company connects users to a global network of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. Hubs aims to streamline the manufacturing process by allowing engineers and purchasers to upload their designs and receive instant quotes, thus facilitating efficient quote management and order tracking. Since its inception, Hubs has produced over 7 million parts and was acquired by Protolabs in January 2021.

Bleeve provides a social internet platform that connects people on the topic of saving and producing energy at home. The company is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Vigga is a provider of circular design apparel focused on maternity and children’s clothing. The company operates a subscription-based service that allows parents to access high-quality, organic garments designed to accommodate the growth of their children and the changing needs of pregnant women. Once a child outgrows the clothing, customers can easily return the items, promoting sustainable practices and significantly reducing waste. Vigga has facilitated the circulation of over 100,000 pieces of designer clothing, contributing to substantial environmental benefits, including savings of 7.5 million liters of water and a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 7 tonnes. Through its innovative approach to clothing use and reuse, Vigga presents a viable alternative to traditional consumption, showcasing a reduced climate impact, lower resource use, and significant water conservation.

SimuSolar is dedicated to enhancing rural prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa by providing and financing productive equipment for farmers and small businesses. The company specializes in energy-efficient, solar-powered solutions tailored for off-grid operations, including solar lights, irrigation systems, cold storage, and other tools that support agricultural and fishing activities. By offering innovative financing options, SimuSolar enables access to these essential technologies through flexible monthly payment plans, often facilitated by mobile money applications. This approach not only meets the specific needs of rural smallholders but also fosters sustainable economic growth in the region.

BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes plug-and-play solar power systems to expand access to electricity in Africa and other developing regions. The company offers solar home systems, lighting, radios, TVs, phone chargers, and related products, supported by installation and maintenance services and remote monitoring. It pursues innovative financing models and digital platforms to enable individuals, businesses, and governments to access reliable, affordable utilities, including off-grid energy experiences in rural areas. BBOXX serves customers through distributors in Africa, the United Kingdom, and international markets, with a focus on customer service and scalable solutions.

WeShareSolar is a crowdfunding platform that connects consumers seeking low-risk investments with local solar energy projects requiring funding. It enables users to track the production of their investments online.

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Hubs, formerly known as 3D Hubs, is an online platform established in Amsterdam in 2013 that specializes in custom part manufacturing. The company connects users to a global network of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. Hubs aims to streamline the manufacturing process by allowing engineers and purchasers to upload their designs and receive instant quotes, thus facilitating efficient quote management and order tracking. Since its inception, Hubs has produced over 7 million parts and was acquired by Protolabs in January 2021.

Ecovative Design LLC, established in 2007, is a biomaterials company based in Green Island, New York, with manufacturing facilities in Troy and Paradise, California. The company specializes in developing and producing sustainable materials derived from mushroom roots, known as mycelium. Ecovative's product portfolio includes Myco board, used for furniture components and work surfaces; Myco foam, employed in packaging, insulation, and acoustics; and Myco make, used in toys and other consumer goods. The company's innovative process, inspired by the natural bonding of wood chips by mycelium, aims to replace conventional plastics and foams with eco-friendly alternatives. Ecovative's products perform comparably to existing synthetics while offering a lower environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards and grants, including support from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and the Environmental Protection Agency, enabling its growth and continued innovation in sustainable materials.

Hubs, formerly known as 3D Hubs, is an online platform established in Amsterdam in 2013 that specializes in custom part manufacturing. The company connects users to a global network of manufacturing services, including CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. Hubs aims to streamline the manufacturing process by allowing engineers and purchasers to upload their designs and receive instant quotes, thus facilitating efficient quote management and order tracking. Since its inception, Hubs has produced over 7 million parts and was acquired by Protolabs in January 2021.