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Machina Labs

Corporate marketmanufacturingCurated record

Software-defined metal-forming platform. The RoboCraftsman robot uses AI-driven RoboForming; a dieless process where two robotic arms and laser sensors iteratively shape sheet metal into complex 3D structures without dedicated moulds or tooling. AI continuously adapts the forming path based on sensor feedback, achieving automotive-grade precision in low-to-medium volume runs. First production-scale intelligent factory (200,000 sq ft, ~50 RoboCraftsman cells) underway in Los Angeles. Primary markets: defense (aircraft, missiles, hypersonics) and automotive body panels/accessories.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, US

Founded2019

Corporate funding$209M

Team51-200

Deployments3

Open roles0

Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker

Market segmentCorporate

StageSeries C

FoundersEdward Mehr (CEO)

Regions servedNorth America

Countries deployedUS

Service footprintHQ and manufacturing in Los Angeles, CA; first large-scale 200,000 sq ft intelligent factory under build-out in LA

Last reviewed2026-07-05

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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinemanufacturing

RoboCraftsman

Dieless sheet-metal forming; no dedicated moulds required
vendor-stated process capability for rapid tooling-free metal forming
Claim source

Deployment log

Announced and cited only

Announced	Customer	Site	Country	Count	Evidence
2026-02-04	U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory	defense manufacturing/sheet metal forming	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2026-02-04	U.S. Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office	defense/maintenance manufacturing	US	Not disclosed	Announcement
2025-09-30	Toyota Motor North America	automotive body panel / accessories manufacturing pilot	US	Not disclosed	Announcement

Funding history

Publicly announced rounds

2026-02-04$124M

Series C

Balerion Space Ventures, Innovation Endeavors, Lockheed Martin Ventures, NVentures, Strategic Development Fund, Strategic Development Fund (SDF), Woven Capital, Woven Capital (Toyota)

Round source

2025-06-27$39M

Form D

Investors undisclosed

Round source

2023-10-05$32M

Series B

General Motors Ventures, Honda Innovations, Innovation Endeavors, NVentures, Porsche Automobil Holding

Round source

2023-01-26Not disclosed

Venture

Lockheed Martin Ventures

Round source

2021-11-17$14M

Series A

Congruent Ventures, Embark Ventures, Innovation Endeavors

Round source

Investors on recordWoven Capital (Toyota)Lockheed Martin VenturesBalerion Space VenturesStrategic Development Fund (SDF)NVentures (NVIDIA)Innovation Endeavors

Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-02-04Raised $124M Series C led by Woven Capital (Toyota), Lockheed Martin Ventures, Balerion Space Ventures, and SDF; announced 200,000 sq ft intelligent factory in Los Angeles with up to 50 RoboCraftsman cellsMachina Labs

2026-02-04Machina Labs Raises $124 Million to Scale Manufacturing Infrastructure for Defense and Advanced Mobility ↗Business Wire

2026-01-28Among first advanced manufacturers to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification following third-party C3PAO assessment; validates secure handling of Controlled Unclassified Information for defense programsBusiness Wire

2026-01-28Machina Labs Among First Advanced Manufacturers to Achieve CMMC Level 2 Certification ↗Business Wire

2025-09-30Machina Labs Advances Custom Automotive Manufacturing with AI and Robotics ↗Business Wire

2023-01-01Raised $32M Series B led by NVentures (NVIDIA) and Innovation Endeavors; total $45MThe Robot Report

2023-01-01Machina Labs brings in $32M for robotic sheet metal forming ↗The Robot Report

2022-01-01Exited stealth with Series A funding for software-defined metal formingRobotics 24/7