laser automation

Obtaining Seed/Government Funding Your Custom Automation Project

The path to success for a manufacturing startup of complex, automated technology is never easy, no matter what the product. One of the earliest hurdles is obtaining the funding needed to realize your vision. While it may not sound as intimidating as the darkly named Valley of Death, failing to get the initial funding you […]

SEMICON West 2023

SEMICON West: Accelerate Your Custom Equipment Design & Engineering

Meet with the Owens Design engineering team to learn how to accelerate semiconductor equipment design and development With the semiconductor market expected to reach $1,380 billion by 2029, you can’t afford delays in time to market, as you navigate supply chain uncertainty, scaling obstacles, CHIPS and EPA funding opportunities, and the need to accelerate workforce […]

Join Our Seminar: The Valley of Death in Laser Manufacturing & Automation

As laser manufacturing continues to grow in popularity for its unique advantages of quality, reliability, and longevity, more manufacturers are exploring the possibilities for incorporating laser technology into their processes. Laser technology can be tricky, however, for manufacturers using it for the first time – stalling a project in the risk-strewn territory known as the […]

Valley of Death

How to Avoid the Valley of Death in Laser Technology

The valley of death is a common metaphor in funding circles for the risk-strewn phase of technology development where progress is in a three-way race against diminishing funds and a growing field of competitors swooping in. It’s especially perilous for manufacturers using lasers for the first time. Many think they can cross the valley quickly, […]