The Factory That Comes to You

Traditional manufacturing requires massive factories, long lead times, and high minimum orders. For industries like construction, aerospace, and marine that need large, custom components, this means months of waiting and eye-watering costs. SAEKI is building a different model: decentralized robotic microfactories that bring production closer to where parts are needed.

Spun out of ETH Zurich and founded by Oliver Harley, Matthias Leschok, and Andrea Perissinotto, SAEKI has developed automated manufacturing hubs that combine large-scale 3D printing, robotic milling, and quality inspection into a single integrated system. The result is a robots-as-a-service model where custom components can be produced on demand, anywhere.

How It Works

Each SAEKI microfactory operates autonomously, handling the full production workflow from 3D printing to CNC finishing to automated quality inspection. The robotic systems can produce large-scale components — think architectural facades, boat hulls, or aerospace tooling — without human intervention, dramatically reducing lead times and labor costs.

Why It Matters

The $2.3 million seed round positions SAEKI to scale its network of microfactories across multiple industries. As supply chains remain fragile and reshoring gains momentum, decentralized manufacturing becomes a strategic advantage. SAEKI's model offers the flexibility of custom production with the efficiency of automation.