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Variable Machines
Variable Machines is developing a reconfigurable manufacturing tool combining a closed-loop force-sensing linear actuator array with hybrid additive 3D printing to produce lightweight composite mold tools faster and at lower cost than conventional methods. The actuator array enables dynamic work holding and large-format additive and subtractive manufacturing operations. NSF SBIR Phase I award supports development of embedded and front-end control software for the actuator array.
HeadquartersBoston, US
Founded2024
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
TeamNot listed
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Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageGrant
FoundersDavid Preiss (Co-Founder), August Rabe (Co-Founder)
Regions servedUS
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-28
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Variable Machines Reconfigurable Actuator Array
- Closed-loop force-sensing linear actuator array enabling dynamic work holding and large-format additive/subtractive composite manufacturing
Reconfigurable machine tool combining actuator array with hybrid additive manufacturing for composite mold tooling
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2024-01-01Company founded; selected for MassRobotics Accelerator and received NSF SBIR Phase I award for reconfigurable actuator-array manufacturing toolMassRobotics
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