Manufacturing's AI Revolution: How Atomic is Automating Tool and Die Making with Aaron Slodov, CEO

In this episode, Will sits down with Aaron Slodov, CEO and Cofounder of Atomic, a company using AI to automate tool and die creation in manufacturing. They discuss the challenges of modern manufacturing in the tool and die making field, the current significant waste generated by inefficient processes, and how Aaron seeks to merge AI with automation to expedite product manufacturing.

LINKS:

Atomic Industries: https://www.atomic.industries/

Atomic in TechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2023/12/04/atomic-industries-closes-17m-seed-to-exascale-americas-industrial-base/

Autopilot Ventures: https://apv.vc/

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@WillSummerlinAI

@APhysicist (Aaron)

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Preview

(02:02) Aaron Slodov’s Background

(07:15) The birth and pivot of Remesh: From social platform to market research

(18:16) What does the industry look like for tool and die makers?

(19:01) Labour dynamics in tool industries

(20:01) How does the manufacturing industry use tech today outside of Atomic?

(21:48) Timeline for traditional tool and die maker to complete the design process

(22:39) Incentives of buyers of tool and die products

(25:13) What is a die cast?

(25:42) Die casting’s 30-50% scrap rate

(26:57) Atomic’s approach and how it differs from the traditional approach

(29:52) How has AI enabled die creation?

(35:52) Atomic’s physical factory in Michigan

(40:39) Reflecting on venture and the catalyst for deep tech investing

(45:00) Reflections on the founder journey

(48:21) Wrap