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Investor / Board Member
Mar 2023
Productive Machines enables machining companies to reach to the best part, faster and first time.
By applying scientific methods such as simulations in machining processes, time it takes to produce parts can be reduced considerably, i.e. by 50% as published in an AMRC case study (https://bit.ly/3fxAbDQ ). However, many manufacturers don’t have access to such simulation techniques and use an experimental trial and error approach instead. This cannot guarantee utilization of the full potential of the machine tools, results in in waste, inefficient use of resources and low OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Moreover, invaluable process data is wasted in the machining industry every second because most businesses don’t have the capability to turn this data into value.
Our product is a digital twin based learning platform. It is composed of three modules, namely, learning system, process planning and process monitoring and control tool. The learning system includes key information such as tool, work piece and process knowledge. The process planning tool is integrated into existing CAM software, i.e. Siemens NX. It hosts an offline digital twin of the machining process. Process planners can use it to identify potential problems in advance and can take counter measures to avoid them while optimizing the process. The process monitoring and control tool includes an online digital twin. It monitors anomalies such as tool wear and chatter and adapts key parameters to control them to optimize productivity and avoid waste. All 3 modules are linked to each other. One unique capability of the software is that machine tools will be able to learn from each other to optimize machining processes.
Productive Machines is a spin out company from AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Sheffield). Boeing HorizonX is the first investor of Productive Machines.
Investor / Board Member
Apr 2022
Hardware-agnostic, enterprise-grade automation, data-driven analysis and the Aibuild AM intelligence in one flexible platform.
Aibuild is cloud connected for collaboration or deployable on desktop for off-grid security. Combining additive manufacturing with tailor-made CNC strategies, all accessed through one UI. Whether you’re working offline, online, or somewhere in between, Aibuild is a solution built to meet your needs.
With centralised control of machine fleets to reduce lead times, cuts costs, and eliminate inefficiencies, Aibuild drives precision, speed, and quality at every production stage.
Investor / Board Member
Dec 2017
Skysens Agile Predictive Monitoring Platform enables industrial facilities to plug and play wireless edge devices anywhere in the facility securely without any cabling with up to 10 years service life. It enables world known LoRaWAN technology for industrial facilities thanks to its unique network technology and industrial data stack. With easy to use visualization and data analytics interfaces users can easily track energy efficiency and asset performance status for any type of the equipment in the facility with record breaking Return of Investment (ROI) period.
With its flexible approach to industrial facilities, brown-field industrial facilities with wide areas can easily improve their sustainability, cut energy costs, cut operational costs and improve their operational performance without big investments.
Skysens works with airports, seaports, manufacturing plants, logistics companies, utilities, city councils, federal and state governments.
Skysens started in 2015 and backed by multiple VCs in Turkey and EU. It is Austin-Texas based technology company and have offices in Texas and Turkey.
Investor / Board Observer
Dec 2017
Eatron is a fast-growing technology company dedicated to unlocking the full potential of batteries with intelligent software for all vehicle and battery manufacturers worldwide. We develop AI-powered edge-to-cloud connected software platform for better, safer, durable and greener batteries in automotive, mobility and beyond.
Each Eatron software function at the edge (i.e. in the BMS), such as advanced SoX or RUL, is designed to have a cloud counterpart with integrated connectivity and analytics. These enable OTA updates to unlock regular software improvements to achieve superior performance, safety and reliability over the lifetime of the batteries and EVs.
Investor / Board Observer
Feb 2016
We offer platforms for large-scale IoT services & deep device management.
ARDIC’s IoT-Ignite is an end-to-end, reliable, scalable and secure IoT platform with edge-processing capabilities for large-scale deployment of IoT services.
ARDIC’s Modiverse is a contextual mobile device management platform that enables your mobile devices to become completely different devices in home, office or any context you define.
ARDIC’s PilarOS is an enhanced, manageable and secure mobile OS with over 1800 new API’s built on Android Open Source.
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2023
Investor / Board Member
Mar 2023
Productive Machines enables machining companies to reach to the best part, faster and first time.
By applying scientific methods such as simulations in machining processes, time it takes to produce parts can be reduced considerably, i.e. by 50% as published in an AMRC case study (https://bit.ly/3fxAbDQ ). However, many manufacturers don’t have access to such simulation techniques and use an experimental trial and error approach instead. This cannot guarantee utilization of the full potential of the machine tools, results in in waste, inefficient use of resources and low OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Moreover, invaluable process data is wasted in the machining industry every second because most businesses don’t have the capability to turn this data into value.
Our product is a digital twin based learning platform. It is composed of three modules, namely, learning system, process planning and process monitoring and control tool. The learning system includes key information such as tool, work piece and process knowledge. The process planning tool is integrated into existing CAM software, i.e. Siemens NX. It hosts an offline digital twin of the machining process. Process planners can use it to identify potential problems in advance and can take counter measures to avoid them while optimizing the process. The process monitoring and control tool includes an online digital twin. It monitors anomalies such as tool wear and chatter and adapts key parameters to control them to optimize productivity and avoid waste. All 3 modules are linked to each other. One unique capability of the software is that machine tools will be able to learn from each other to optimize machining processes.
Productive Machines is a spin out company from AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre at the University of Sheffield). Boeing HorizonX is the first investor of Productive Machines.
2022
Investor / Board Member
Apr 2022
Hardware-agnostic, enterprise-grade automation, data-driven analysis and the Aibuild AM intelligence in one flexible platform.
Aibuild is cloud connected for collaboration or deployable on desktop for off-grid security. Combining additive manufacturing with tailor-made CNC strategies, all accessed through one UI. Whether you’re working offline, online, or somewhere in between, Aibuild is a solution built to meet your needs.
With centralised control of machine fleets to reduce lead times, cuts costs, and eliminate inefficiencies, Aibuild drives precision, speed, and quality at every production stage.
2017
Investor / Board Member
Dec 2017
Skysens Agile Predictive Monitoring Platform enables industrial facilities to plug and play wireless edge devices anywhere in the facility securely without any cabling with up to 10 years service life. It enables world known LoRaWAN technology for industrial facilities thanks to its unique network technology and industrial data stack. With easy to use visualization and data analytics interfaces users can easily track energy efficiency and asset performance status for any type of the equipment in the facility with record breaking Return of Investment (ROI) period.
With its flexible approach to industrial facilities, brown-field industrial facilities with wide areas can easily improve their sustainability, cut energy costs, cut operational costs and improve their operational performance without big investments.
Skysens works with airports, seaports, manufacturing plants, logistics companies, utilities, city councils, federal and state governments.
Skysens started in 2015 and backed by multiple VCs in Turkey and EU. It is Austin-Texas based technology company and have offices in Texas and Turkey.
Investor / Board Observer
Dec 2017
Eatron is a fast-growing technology company dedicated to unlocking the full potential of batteries with intelligent software for all vehicle and battery manufacturers worldwide. We develop AI-powered edge-to-cloud connected software platform for better, safer, durable and greener batteries in automotive, mobility and beyond.
Each Eatron software function at the edge (i.e. in the BMS), such as advanced SoX or RUL, is designed to have a cloud counterpart with integrated connectivity and analytics. These enable OTA updates to unlock regular software improvements to achieve superior performance, safety and reliability over the lifetime of the batteries and EVs.
2016
Investor / Board Observer
Feb 2016
We offer platforms for large-scale IoT services & deep device management.
ARDIC’s IoT-Ignite is an end-to-end, reliable, scalable and secure IoT platform with edge-processing capabilities for large-scale deployment of IoT services.
ARDIC’s Modiverse is a contextual mobile device management platform that enables your mobile devices to become completely different devices in home, office or any context you define.
ARDIC’s PilarOS is an enhanced, manageable and secure mobile OS with over 1800 new API’s built on Android Open Source.
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