ACE Issue 36 2024 | Page 14

MANUFACTURE THE IMPOSSIBLE

SAEKI RAISES $ 6.7M TO TRANSFORM LARGE-SCALE MANUFACTURING
As AI accelerates design capabilities , SAEKI is bridging the widening gap between what engineers can design and what can actually be manufactured , end to end . SAEKI ’ s autonomous factories will supercharge industrial productivity in Europe and heavy industry globally .
With global supply chains facing mounting pressures and costs continuing to rise , manufacturing is at a critical juncture . Industries like aerospace , automotive , and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components , relying heavily on fragmented supply chains and laborintensive processes . Today , manufacturing automation business SAEKI announced a $ 6.7M funding round to address these challenges through its innovative approach to digital manufacturing .
The seed round was led by Lightbird with participation from Founderful , 2100VC , Danobat , and multiple high-profile business angels . Unlike
14 AUTOMATION , CONTROL & ENGINEERING traditional manufacturers who rely on manual processes , SAEKI combines large-scale additive manufacturing with precision CNC machining in a unified production system . This hybrid approach enables the company to deliver precision-engineered components in days rather than weeks , while maintaining the highest quality standards through automated inspection processes .
By incorporating automated quality assurance , the company ensures every part meets stringent industry standards , enabling faster delivery times and improved cost efficiency for large-format components . SAEKI is also announcing the launch of its breakthrough instant quoting platform , enabling customers to upload designs , configure requirements , and receive immediate pricing for precisionengineered parts . By eliminating traditional quoting bottlenecks , SAEKI has reduced the procurement cycle from days to minutes .