1、Building Smarter:Exploring Advanced Materials&Automation in ManufacturingTable of Content13Clusters&Trends Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Advanced Materials Human Enhancement Robotics&Automation Smart FactoriesOur Investment&Innovation ActivitySummary&Takeaways4Trend Highlights2Clusters&TrendsAdv

2、anced manufacturing represents a vast landscape of technological innovation4Advanced Manufacturing TechniquesAdvanced MaterialsSmart FactoriesRobotics&AutomationHuman EnhancementThe manufacturing sector is undergoing a rapid and fundamental evolution driven by breakthrough technologies,shifting supp

3、ly chain dynamics,and the urgent need for greater efficiency and resilience.In this report,we share our in-depth analysis of 465 startups operating across five core clusters that define the future of manufacturing:Within each cluster,weve explored key sub-clusters to surface the most relevant techno

4、logies and emerging solutions.Weve assessed each startup based on their age,stage of development,amount of capital raised,and geographical footprint,with a particular focus on how these factors vary across different clusters and sub-clusters.This allows us to not only highlight where the most promis

5、ing startup activity is happening globally but also to identify areas of strategic interest for corporate engagement whether through pilot projects,partnerships,or investments.The innovation landscape covers a wide range of technology fieldsAdvanced Manufacturing TechniquesAdvanced MaterialsSmart Fa

6、ctoriesRobotics&AutomationHuman EnhancementNew Materials R&D PlatformsBiodegradable&Sustainable MaterialsNanomaterialsConductive&Semiconductor MaterialsLightweight MaterialsSmart MaterialsNew Manufacturing TechniquesAdditive ManufacturingAI-Driven Work OptimizationBrain-Computer InterfacesWearablesI