coatingAI is a Switzerland based startup that offers AI-based automation for the coating industry, utilizing advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies. With a focus on leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to automate coating processes, the company aims to enhance efficiency, quality, and reduce environmental impact. Their solution is an automation algorithm for coating lines, incorporating long-standing Multiphysics research and utilizing 3D computer vision and machine learning technologies to derive process optimizations.
The incorporation of 3D computer vision and machine learning brings several benefits, including improved process stability, cost savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. Operating on a B2B SAAS model, coatingAI aims to quickly expand its customer base within the powder-coating market while selling directly to coating line manufacturers and integrating the AI into their production lines. The company also involves 3rd party coating thickness measurement devices to validate predictions and models.
Founded in 2021, coatingAI has recently secured a $610.00K Seed Round investment on 01 May 2022 from Serpentine VC, Aare Ventures, and SICTIC. The founders, Marlon Boldrini (CEO) and Malcolm Werchota (CMO), bring a combined 16 years of experience in research in areas of multiphysics simulation, machine learning, and industry experience in the oil & gas sector in marketing, sales, and business development, positioning the startup for success in the manufacturing industry.