TinyCircuits is an Akron, Ohio company known for turning open-source electronics into small, approachable projects for makers and STEAM learners. Its original TinyDuino platform began with a 2012 Kickstarter campaign that raised more than 1,000% of its goal, and the company now serves thousands of customers in over 60 countries.
TinyCircuitsAkron-based TinyCircuits designs and manufactures miniature, open-source electronics in the United States, from modular maker boards to programmable handhelds and tiny televisions. Its first product, the TinyDuino platform, launched through Kickstarter in 2012 and raised more than 1,000% of its goal. Today, the company’s solder-free platforms and miniature devices support maker projects, STEAM learning, and a global user community spanning more than 60 countries.AKRON, OH
Adafruit IndustriesFounded in 2005 by MIT engineer Limor “Ladyada” Fried, Adafruit Industries designs and manufactures electronics and learning tools for makers from its New York City factory. The 100% woman-owned company has grown to more than 100 employees and produces many of its own circuit boards in-house, from PCB design and assembly through testing, while also developing open-source projects such as CircuitPython and the Feather platform.BROOKLYN, NY
Henway TechnologiesFrom circuit diagram to tested board, Henway Technologies designs, develops firmware for, and manufactures custom electronics in Hudson, Ohio. Its U.S. team works under one roof, making it especially suited to projects that combine hardware, embedded software, and low- to mid-volume production—including compact motor-control products and legacy-board redesigns. Owner Roy Stevens often starts the conversation, helping customers turn incomplete files, old products, or production problems into buildable electronics.HUDSON, OH
Accelerated OrthoSolutionsAccelerated OrthoSolutions is an Akron-based product development company serving the medical device community. It helps clients move devices from concept toward market, providing support at the stages where development, testing, or regulatory work is needed.UNIONTOWN, OH