This article showcases our top picks for the best San Francisco based Manufacturing companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Manufacturing industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top San Francisco Manufacturing Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Bright Machines
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Bright Machines brings together flexible factory robots with intelligent software, production data and machine learning.
Fictiv
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Fictiv is a Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem that delivers precision parts on-demand through its digital platform and global partner network.
Ouster
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Ouster builds high-resolution lidar sensors for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and many other applications.
Tempo Automation
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Tempo Automation is the world’s first AI-driven Smart Factory designed for low volume, high complexity PBCA production.
Sight Machine
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Sight Machine provides analytics platform that helps address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise.
Smart Wires
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Smart Wires specializes in grid optimization solutions that leverage its patented modular power flow control technology.
Cora
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Cora is an organic tampons and elegant accessories company that produces and markets applicator tampons, sanitary pads, and necklaces.
Hint
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Hint is a beverage startup that produces natural flavored unsweetened essence water.
Sense Photonics
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Sense Photonics builds intelligent 3D vision systems that transform what’s possible for industrial and automotive use-cases.
Soko
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SOKO is a manufacturing platform built using mobile technology to connect independent, distributed artisans to the global marketplace.
Varda
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Varda is a space manufacturing startup that focuses on creating products in space for terrestrial applications.
Hadrian
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Hadrian manufactures precision components for cutting-edge technology companies.
Allbirds
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Allbirds is an apparel and fashion company that specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly wool shoes.
Multiply Labs
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Multiply Labs deploys advanced robotics technology to manufacture personalized pharmaceutical capsules.
Oqton
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Oqton is a software company that develops AI-driven software for the manufacturing industry.
Printify
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Printify is a marketplace, instantly connecting online merchants to major print on demand & dropshipping manufacturers worldwide.
AQUIS
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AQUIS is a beauty tool manufacturer that pioneers a science-based approach to restoring hair’s natural strength, vitality, and beauty.
Kinta AI
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Next-Generation Manufacturing Digitization Platform Powered by AI
Akash Systems
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Akash Systems is focused on developing and supplying the next generation of communications gear for space satellites.
Sunfolding
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Sunfolding develops new approaches to solar tracking for commercial and utility systems.
Moov
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Moov is a software platform for buying and selling preowned manufacturing equipment.
Omnitron Sensors
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Omnitron sensors is rewriting the script on building high-performance and low-cost sensors for the world of tomorrow.
Shaper
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Shaper is a human-involved robotics company focused on making precision cutting easy and accessible.
Mantle
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Mantle is metal 3D printing company that has developed technology for precision metal components such as tooling.
Lion Semiconductor
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Lion Semiconductor is an electronics company that specializes in electronic components such as capacitors, resistors, and transistors.
Sterblue
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Software for drones to inspect power lines, wind turbines and other industrial infrastructure
Auto
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Auto is a manufacturing tech startup, still in stealth mode
Xcell Biosciences
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Next generation development and manufacturing platform for enhanced cell therapy performance
SamaCare
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SamaCare works with manufacturer’s medically administered products to optimize prior authorization process while remaining in compliance.
Renewal Mill
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Renewal Mill is a next generation ingredients company that upcycles byproducts from food manufacturing into high-quality ingredients.
Ionetix
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Ionetix is a pioneering end-to-end radiopharmaceutical provider for cardiac PET imaging.
Pointcloud
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Pointcloud is a technology company that develops high performance 3D imaging solutions.
Modbot
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Modbot brings industrial precision and power to consumer assembled robots.
PAKIBLE
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PAKIBLE provides custom packaging services making it easy for businesses to create custom branded packaging.
Asseta
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Asseta is an online marketplace for used capital equipment and parts.
Replenish
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Replenish the first self-cleaning appliance that instantly and harmoniously prepares healthy smoothies and snacks.
Actify
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Actify provides Product Data Intelligence solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery industries.
Immi
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Immi is a food and beverage company that manufactures low net carb and high protein instant ramen.
Identify3D
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Identify3D provides intellectual property protection, quality assurance, and data security in all phases of digital manufacturing.
California Dreamin
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California Dreamin is a food and beverage start up that manufactures all natural cannabis infused sodas for a light social high.
Savion Aerospace
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Savion Aerospace is an aircraft manufacturer whose mission is to introduce cleaner energy into aviation.
sourceeasy
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Sourceasy is a web platform that enables designers and brands to get their apparel manufactured and delivered to them.
Orange Chef
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Orange Chef designs and manufactures hardware and software applications to answer questions regarding health and nutrition.
Miraisens
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Miraisens is a company to develop” 3D Haptics Technology”.
Lit Motors
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Lit Motors is designing and developing a self-balancing two-wheeled electric vehicle for urban transportation.
Wazer
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The developer of a desktop waterjet digital cutting device.
Open Packaging Network
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B2B Data-driven industrial platform, generates Circular Economy Solutions for brands & manufacturers across the globe.
Reelables
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Reelables is building ultra-thin flexible Bluetooth trackers that are built into labels that can be affixed to products.
CivicSolar
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CivicSolar is an innovative solar distributor that offers a full selection of modules and balance-of-systems from manufacturers.
Peek Kids
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Peek Aren’t You Curious, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells children’s apparel, gifts, and other products. It offers tops and shirts,
Faraday Bicycles
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Faraday Bicycles specializes in the fields of bicycles, electric bicycles, consumer products, electric vehicles, health and wellness.
Lingrove
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Making ‘Wood without trees’—natural fiber composite veneers and panels using plant-based fibers and resins.
Supply, Inc.
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Supply allows the user to wirelessly access power and charge their device through the air, automatically.
Nevados
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Nevados Engineering designs and manufactures solar ground installations.
oort Inc
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OORT designs and manufactures hardware and software solutions which enable customers to turn their home or office into a smart one.
Voga Coffee
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Voga Coffee develops a coffee brewing machine to provide an efficient way to batch brew specialty coffee.
Empower Microsystems
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Empower Microsystems offers a core low-voltage, series connected power inversion platform.
Construction Automation, Inc
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Construction Automation offers a range of 3D printing and robotics services for the construction industry.
Eclipse Foods
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Eclipse Foods is a plant-based dairy products that are indistinguishable from animal dairy products.
Kairos Watches Inc
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Smart watch maker with focus on creating unique hybrid (analog+digital) products
EOS Climate, Inc.
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EOS Climate is a producer of high-quality, verified emission reductions (VERs) generated from the destruction of ozone depleting substances.
Node Labs
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Node Labs is a plant tissue culture micropropagation nursery in Petaluma.
Rio Grande Neurosciences
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Rio Grande Neurosciences manufactures pulsed electromagnetic field therapy devices for the treatment of neuroinflammation.
Plox
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Plox is a designer and manufacturer of premium connected and interactive brand licensed electronics
SPINS
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SPINS LLC is a wellness-focused data company and advocate for the Natural Products Industry.
Propulsioneers
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Propulsioneers develops technology building blocks designed for autonomy and driven by software for maximum output and minimal footprint.
Taiwan BioInspira
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Advancing Air Chemical Sensing Solutions
VitroLabs
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We work with nature to create real leather from cells, that’s slaughter-free and better for the environment.