BotFactory
BotFactory develops and manufactures an all-in-one desktop machine for automated fabrication and assembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs), enabling rapid in-house prototyping.
- CEO / Founder
- Carlos Ospina Tarazona
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Defunct
- Total Funding
- $3.175M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- ff Venture Capital, NY Angels, SeaChange Fund, New York State
Technology & Products
Key Products
SV2 PCB printer/assembler line discontinued; online shop closed, with existing consumable customers directed to ChemCubed. CEO Carlos Ospina Tarazona subsequently announced that BotFactory was officially sunset; continued government R&D operations should not be assumed.
Technological Advantage
The primary advantage is the significant reduction in time and cost for electronics prototyping. By enabling on-site, same-day fabrication, BotFactory eliminates the long lead times, high costs, and IP risks associated with third-party manufacturing services, thereby accelerating the R&D and product development cycle.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
BotFactory's technology reduces the PCB prototyping lifecycle from weeks to a single day, providing users with greater control over their intellectual property, cost savings, and increased iteration speed, all from a compact desktop machine.
How They Differentiate
BotFactory differentiates itself by offering a more affordable and accessible all-in-one desktop solution compared to larger, more expensive industrial systems from competitors like Nano Dimension and Optomec. Its focus on a compact footprint and ease of use makes it suitable for a broader audience, including smaller R&D labs and educational institutions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Electrical engineers, R&D labs, educational institutions, and technology companies requiring rapid and secure PCB prototyping.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense, Education, Industrial Automation, Consumer Electronics, Research
Competitors
Nano Dimension; Voltera; Optomec
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
The company has secured multiple government contracts, including a significant SBIR Phase II contract, which validates its technology for high-stakes applications. Its printers are used in over 750 research facilities and companies.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013 and launched from the NYU Tandon Future Labs incubator., Secured a $1.25M SBIR Phase II contract with the U.S. Department of Air Force (DAF) in 2023., Successfully raised over $3.1M in total funding through a combination of equity, grants, and contracts., Expanded its product line from the initial 'Squink' model to the more advanced SV2 printer.
Notable Customers
Won a top innovation award at Defense TechConnect 2023 for the SV2 Printer.
Official records
Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.
- [F] SBIR/STTR · 3 AM awards · latest 2023
- [F] System for UltraFast Additive Manufacturing of Electronics with correction and validation · 2023 · USD 1,249,995
- [F] Additive Manufacturing of PCBs in Space · 2022 · USD 249,999
- [F] Open Call for Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need · 2019 · USD 49,910
AM patents
AM-relevant patents linked to this company.
- Patents
- 1
- Granted
- 1
- Families
- 1
Leading domains: application (1), equipment (1), process (1)
Filings by year: 2013: 1
- Method for producing a printed wiring board11871520 · US
Funding rounds
- Grant$75K2025-01-14Lead: U.S. Air Force
- Grant$1.3M2023-01-01Lead: U.S. Air Force
- Seed$1.3M2016-09-06Lead: New York Angels