127th SF Hardware Meetup @ Lumafield | Robotics + Manufacturing #SFTechWeek
Join us at Lumafield for SF Tech Week! We'll be discussing all things industrial robotics for verticalized applications.
We'll have food and drink and there will be a chance for an open mic.
🤖 Bring demos for the community open mic.
Thank you to our venue partner!
Lumafield is a leading provider of accessible CT, offering an integrated quality platform that brings together scanning hardware and software. The company is dedicated to making non-destructive analysis available to engineers everywhere, enabling them to quickly diagnose and solve complex engineering issues.
We have a great group of guest speakers
Andreas is the Co-founder and Head of Product at Lumafield, where he’s helping pioneer accessible CT imaging for engineering and manufacturing. With a background spanning hardware, design, and product innovation, he builds tools that empower teams to see and solve problems in entirely new ways.
Rich is General Partner at Canaan and advisor, Board member and helper to entrepreneurs building great businesses. Previously, he has been a successful entrepreneur as Chairman and CEO of LoopNet.com, and prior to that SVP Products and Technology at Risk Management Solutions.
Rishabh is CTO at Raise Robotics, leading the development of AI-enabled robots transforming safety and efficiency in the construction industry through advanced automation and intelligent systems. He drives the integration of robotics, computer vision, and machine learning to tackle critical challenges and modernize building workflows.
Lesley built Bird’s supply chain for e-mobility and the China team, scaling hardware from ideation to mass production across global markets. She's currently a Root of Progress Fellow writing at Shear Force. At this event, she will share insights on manufacturing strategies and operations spanning both the U.S. and China.
Agenda
6:30-7:00 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
7:00-7:05 - Welcome and introduction
7:05-8:00 - Guest talks and audience Q+A
8:00-8:30p - Community open mic
Anyone will have the chance for a 2min pitch to demo a prototype or talk about what they are working on.
8:30-9:30p - Mix + mingle
Thank you to our partners!
We are Canaan, an early-stage venture capital firm with a 33-year history backing entrepreneurs across technology and healthcare. We’re proud to back deep-tech pioneers like Hermeus, Field AI, Diligent Robotics, Tomorrow.io, and Aeva. If you are building at pre-seed to series B in deep tech, AI, or enterprise software, reach out to the team at [email protected].
Genimex. With over 50 years of experience, Genimex is a trusted leader in end-to-end manufacturing. We help global brands bring products to market with speed, efficiency, and scale, ensuring quality at every stage—from concept through production.
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.
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See you soon!