GaussML finds ideal parameters with €390,000 angel funding for AI in manufacturing

GaussML, the AI company behind Optimyzer, announced today that it has received €390,000 in an angel funding round from strategic investors with deep expertise in manufacturing and artificial intelligence. At a time when manufacturing companies worldwide are struggling with growing skills shortages and volatile market conditions, this investment is crucial to accelerate GaussML's growth.

The funding round attracted notable investors including Oliver Kranz (founder in the aerospace industry), Lutz Klinkner (director of metal and PCM manufacturing companies), and Ben Schrauwen (founder of Oqton and former Senior Director at Autodesk). Their combined expertise in manufacturing operations, AI solutions, and scaling startups provides GaussML with strategic support beyond capital investment.

“As an investor, I support companies that optimize the world, not just profits”

GaussML's Optimyzer stands out in the industrial AI landscape through its innovative 'Small-Data' approach, which requires only a few experiments to determine optimal machine parameters. While conventional AI solutions require months of data collection and complex implementation, Optimyzer can identify optimal settings after just 6-9 attempts and often complete in a single afternoon what traditionally takes weeks.

Impressive Results Across Manufacturing Processes

• •Laser Cutting: Steinhart Metalware Factory achieved a 20% productivity increase while reducing rework and energy consumption
• •Robot Welding: Dramatic speed improvements with enhanced weld quality and reduced spatter
• •Plastic Injection Molding: Reduced cycle times and significantly lower scrap rates

“This funding marks a significant milestone for GaussML and gives us the budget to intensify our efforts to transform manufacturing efficiency in Europe and beyond”

This investment comes at a crucial time for GaussML, following the company's strategic partnership with Würth Italia and growing interest from multinational manufacturers. The company has already proven its technology across processes from laser cutting and robot welding to plastic injection molding and machining, with customers reporting significant productivity improvements with minimal implementation effort.

“I invested in GaussML because of the founder's strong technical mindset, their competitive advantage of the Small-Data approach, and their validated business model”

Martin Büchs, CEO of JOPP, automotive supplier and one of GaussML's largest customers: 'We have achieved significant cycle time reductions of 10%-40% with Optimyzer. We look forward to continued collaboration with GaussML and welcome the company's additional funding.'

“We have achieved significant cycle time reductions of 10%-40% with Optimyzer”

With this funding, GaussML will continue to pursue its vision of making manufacturing know-how available to all companies on demand. The capital will be used to expand the team with key hires in sales and development, accelerate product development, and support the company's European expansion through strategic partnerships.

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