Top Hardware Startups in 2026

dSPACE is a provider of hardware and software tools for developing and testing sophisticated electronic control systems. dSPACE develops and distributes integrated hardware and software tools for developing and testing electronic control units and mechatronic controls. The application areas for dSPACE systems are primarily in the automotiveindustry, but also in drives technology, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. The company's customer base includes virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

Velo3D is a digital manufacturing company using a Sapphire 3D production printer and flow print preparation software to print 3D metals. Bringing together an integrated solution of software, hardware, and process-control innovation, Velo3D introduced the first SupportFree capability for 3D metal printing. This enables unlimited design innovation by reducing the need for support structures in metal additive manufacturing. The company’s Sapphire system is built with a semiconductor mindset on quality assurance, ensuring repeatability and dependability throughout serial manufacturing.

Our vision is to scale America's restricted labor force output 100x through modular, software-defined manufacturing, powered by foundational robotics AI models. We're creating systems where humans focus on problem-solving and quality control, while AI and collaborative robots handle order scheduling, 24/7 operation, and quality assurance.

Novanta designs, develops, manufactures, and sells precision photonic and motion control components.

Robot fleets that scale to your industrial needs overnight.

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We specializes in Web, Mobile, Embedded, IoT, Robotics, Drone and Automotive Solutions. We have in-house expertise to guide you through your entire development journey - from consult, design, development, deployment and to manufacturing process.

PROBLEM Traditional sports, entertainment, and amusement experiences are losing young audiences (and their parents) to high prices, gaming, and social media. SOLUTION The Certamen Platform blends athletic movement, spatial computing, and adaptive AI to transform any 20'x20'x15' space into a living, interactive arena that creates experiences and tells shareable stories. PvP and PvE modes. No VR headsets!