Machina Labs, founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, develops AI-powered manufacturing systems that form complex metal parts without traditional tooling. The company's RoboCraftsman platform combines advanced robotics with AI-driven process controls to eliminate the need for dies and molds, reducing production timelines from months to days for precision-formed metal structures. The system enables rapid iteration and qualification of parts for demanding applications including aerospace airframes, hypersonic missile structures, and automotive components.
The core technical approach centers on software-defined manufacturing - replacing what would traditionally require 20-ton tooling with portable, intelligent factory systems. These elastic factories allow manufacturers to transform digital designs directly into production-grade metal parts, removing conventional constraints on design complexity and customization. The platform has been deployed in production environments serving defense, aerospace, and automotive OEMs, with strategic partnerships established with Lockheed Martin, NASA, and Toyota.
The technical domains span AI-driven process control, precision metal forming, manufacturing automation, and advanced robotics integration. Engineers at Machina Labs work on problems at the intersection of real-time control systems, material science constraints, and robotic manipulation of sheet metal - bridging software-defined manufacturing with the physical realities of metal forming. The company's systems are designed for both fixed installations and portable deployment scenarios, particularly for applications requiring rapid manufacturing readiness in defense contexts.