GrayMatter Scores $45M for Robots that Speed-Up Manufacturing with ‘Physics-Informed AI’

Funding Secured: GrayMatter, a Los Angeles-based startup, raises $45 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding to $70 million.
Physics-Informed AI: The company’s proprietary AI, GMR-AI, enables robots to self-program and handle high-mix, high-variability manufacturing environments efficiently.
Significant Impact: GrayMatter’s AI-powered robotic cells perform tasks like sanding, polishing, and inspection, increasing speed and consistency while reducing labor shortages.

Increased Efficiency: GrayMatter’s robotic cells perform tasks 2-4 times faster than manual operators, significantly reducing production time.
Reduced Waste: The AI-driven technology cuts down consumable waste by 30% or more, enhancing resource efficiency.
Industry Adoption: Deployed in sectors like aerospace, defense, and sports equipment, these robots have processed over 7.5 million square feet of product surface area.
Labor Shortage Solution: Addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the $2.5 trillion American manufacturing industry, GrayMatter’s robots help companies meet delivery deadlines and maintain quality.
Future Expansion: With new funding, GrayMatter plans to scale its team in LA and develop next-generation AI robotic cells for more applications.

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