No. 276Venture thesisManufacturing and materialsIndustrial production will become more modular and programmable, and therefore cheaper.
Fixed production lines, slow inspection and long supply chains increase changeover costs, inventory risk and defects. The report discusses Reconfigurable robotic cells and cargo-handling systems compatible with existing facilities; Non-destructive industrial CT inspection paired with analysis software; Programmable textile production and modular power systems. Examples cited: Agility Robotics, Slip Robotics, Lumafield, Unspun, Mainspring Energy.