Founded by Rocco Tuccio after he left Brookhaven National Laboratory in 2014, Zippy Robotics makes Prometheus, a desktop PCB milling machine that turns copper-clad boards into circuit boards in minutes. Designed in New York and assembled in the United States, the company pairs the machine with its ProCAM software so hardware engineers can mill, drill, and shape prototype boards at their desks.
WAZER IncBorn from a 2012 Penn Engineering thesis project, WAZER makes compact CNC waterjet cutters that bring precise industrial cutting into ordinary shops, labs, studios, and classrooms. The company developed the first desktop waterjet and now builds its machines in its own factory, with each unit hand-assembled and put through 120 quality tests before shipment. WAZER machines are used in more than 60 countries, supported by engineers in New York and a dedicated manufacturing team in Shenzhen.YONKERS, NY
Sweet RoboBorn in Brooklyn, Sweet Robo designs and builds patented robotic vending machines that make treats and personalized products live, turning a standard vending footprint into a small retail show. The U.S.-based robotics company says its machines are engineered, designed and supported in the USA, with real-time monitoring through an operator app and installations at venues including IKEA, Universal Studios and Marriott. Its systems are built for unattended operation, while Sweet Robo provides U.S.-based technical support and worldwide deployment.BROOKLYN, NY
Pensa LabsBorn from Brooklyn design and innovation firm Pensa, Pensa Labs makes configurable CNC wire-forming machines that automate precise 2D and 3D bending for prototypes, small batches, and specialized production. Its first machine, the D.I.Wire Pro, began as an internal prototyping tool before its Kickstarter campaign funded in 24 hours. Today, the company pairs benchtop hardware with intuitive WireWare software, including an orthodontic system that designs patient-specific appliances from scans.BROOKLYN, NY
MakerGear, LLCFrom its Cleveland-area factory, MakerGear makes desktop and industrial 3D printers engineered for precision prototyping and production. The company’s machines are manufactured in the USA, with the M2—launched in 2012 and described as its original workhorse—bringing industrial-level performance to a compact footprint. MakerGear also earned a gold medal in the inaugural US Air Force Advanced Manufacturing Olympics, a fitting distinction for printers designed to run reliably over the long haul.BEACHWOOD, OH