Vention operates a cloud-based manufacturing automation platform that combines engineering software with modular hardware components. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Canada, the company enables manufacturers to design, specify, order, and deploy custom industrial equipment through a web browser interface. The platform integrates plug-and-play automation components with collaborative robotics - Vention holds Universal Robots certification - allowing engineers to configure systems without traditional CAD workflows or lengthy procurement cycles.
The platform architecture separates design from deployment: engineers model equipment in the cloud environment, selecting from a library of standardized mechanical and automation components, then order the physical system for on-site assembly. This approach compresses typical project timelines, with the company reporting deployment speeds 3–8 times faster than conventional integration methods and idea-to-production cycles measured in days rather than months. The system serves over 4,000 customers worldwide across manufacturing verticals, with reported ROI timelines averaging under one year.
Technical domains span factory-floor automation, including material handling, assembly stations, and quality inspection cells. The platform handles motion control, sensor integration, and robot programming within its browser-based environment. Vention positions its offering as addressing the engineering resource constraints that typically limit automation adoption in mid-market manufacturing, where custom integration projects often require external systems integrators and extended lead times. The company describes its technology stack as AI-powered, though specific implementation details of machine learning components are not publicly detailed.