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The AM Lab

Digital Manufacturing Platform

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Industry
Technology
Stage
Seed
Revenue generating
No
Closed funding rounds
Yes
Value proposition

The AM Lab digitizes and accelerates custom manufacturing by connecting design directly to production through an AI-powered, on-demand platform. It enables engineers and businesses to upload CAD files, instantly receive pricing and manufacturability feedback, and access a vetted network of manufacturers for 3D printing, CNC machining, and sheet metal production. In essence, it removes friction from the traditional manufacturing supply chain by making sourcing faster, more transparent, and locally optimized, while improving efficiency, scalability, and production speed across the entire workflow.

The problem

Traditional manufacturing sourcing is often fragmented and inefficient, with businesses facing long lead times, lack of transparency in pricing and capabilities, and difficulty finding reliable, vetted manufacturers for processes like CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication. This results in slow prototyping, production delays, and limited access to a coordinated local manufacturing network.

The solution

A digital, AI-powered platform that delivers an end-to-end production experience. It allows users to upload 3D models and receive instant quotes from a trusted network of manufacturers, along with manufacturability feedback and lead-time estimates, digitizing the entire procurement cycle.

Traction
3
PILOT PROJECTS
EGA
EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM PILOT
Khalifa Fund
LIGHT MANUFACTURING ACCELERATOR
Business model
01Hybrid model: a two-sided marketplace connecting customers with manufacturers, SaaS-based workflow monetization through paid access to digital tools, and an ERP-integrated platform ecosystem that increases stickiness and long-term value
02Pre-revenue, with 3 pilot projects secured, including a Tier 1 supplier, Emirates Global Aluminium and Golden Loaf Est.
03Supported by Khalifa Fund through its Light Manufacturing Accelerator with workshops and platform access
Team
Abdallah AlawadiCo-Founder & CEOLinkedIn ↗
Mohammad Al MalikCo-Founder & CCOLinkedIn ↗
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