Artificial intelligence in robotics can seem too good to be true. Can that software really write that code, identify those objects, or control those movements? Will what works perfectly in the demo stay reliable in real-world conditions at the worksite or in a consumer’s home? Behind every robotics breakthrough lies a complex set of engineering…
Jun. 10, 2026 – A new building, demos of exciting physical products, and a discussion of some of the most important decisions innovators must make on the journey from prototype to scale – what could be more inspiring? This year, we brought the FORGE Spring Startup Showcase to 10 Prospect, a new life-sciences-focused building from…
TechScale Solutions, a Friends of FORGE partner, is a leading engineering consulting firm providing guidance to clients to scale up prototypes into commercially viable products. TechScale Solutions specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, and electrochemical equipment for the renewable energy and climate technology industries. Early-stage hardware companies often default to overseas…
Nov. 6, 2025 – Fall is one of our favorite seasons at FORGE because it means it’s time for another annual Fall Startup Showcase. This year, as always, we got to show off the most amazing physical products made by regional startups and innovative companies. More than 150 innovators, local suppliers and manufacturers, investors, and…
Apr. 22, 2025 – FORGE’s Spring Startup Showcase celebrated some of the leading hardtech startups in our local innovation ecosystem, as well as 10 years of the FORGE Manufacturing Initiative. Tickets for the Showcase sold out early, so the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, MA was packed with enthusiastic attendees. Local…
