First Resonance – a leader in digital manufacturing solutions – announced the closing of its latest funding round, led by Third Prime, with support from Craft Ventures, Blue Bear Capital, and E12. This round, which brings the total funding raised to $32 million, marks a significant step in advancing First Resonance’s ION Factory OS platform, introducing new levels of efficiency, responsiveness, and sustainability to manufacturing. This funding enables First Resonance to deepen customer support and enhance platform reliability while fueling continued product innovation.
This funding will advance product development, expand customer support, and launch the ION Marketplace. ION Marketplace is a dynamic ecosystem for application developers and integration partners to build digital solutions on ION Factory OS.
First Resonance’s ION Factory OS platform has seen rapid adoption across various industries as manufacturers turn to the platform to meet modern production demands with precision and agility. And the platform is an enabler for leading companies building advanced aircraft, advancing towards FAA certification of electric aircraft: Saronic (innovating autonomous modular boats to support America’s evolving maritime needs) and Radiant Nuclear (designing and certifying micro-nuclear reactors to address defense and civilian energy requirements). First Resonance also partnered with established firms like Blue Canyon Technologies (RTX Corporation) and several other Fortune 500 companies seeking to elevate their manufacturing capabilities through digital solutions.
First Resonance is also further expanding its network of integration partners to bring digital solutions to a broader set of manufacturers, connecting the industrial base with the transformative capabilities of ION Factory OS.
With the ION Marketplace, First Resonance is establishing a hub for developers, systems integrators, and software partners to create tailored applications that enhance manufacturing operations. And the marketplace will empower manufacturers to customize their digital capabilities, aligning them with specific industry needs and operational goals. Launch partners like Silkline, Hadrian, and Duro already offer innovative solutions on the ION Factory platform, and the ION Marketplace ecosystem is open to additional developers.
First Resonance also accelerates its development of AI-driven manufacturing workflows, providing customers with proactive, integrated AI capabilities that streamline operations and reduce redundant tasks. And unlike standalone AI models, First Resonance’s approach embeds intelligent automation into daily workflows, enhancing productivity and responsiveness.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are proud to partner with pioneering manufacturers to help drive the future of digital manufacturing. ION Factory OS is enabling our partners to tackle complex challenges with agility and digital intelligence. Our platform isn’t just technology; it’s a tool for industry resilience, leadership, and transformation to address today’s most critical societal challenges.”
“When we founded First Resonance in 2019, we anticipated the demand for more responsive, tech-enabled manufacturing. This vision is now a reality, validated by market trends and increasing customer demand across sectors.”
“AI for manufacturing goes beyond isolated models—it’s about embedding intelligence into workflows that advance operations seamlessly. With secure, proactive AI workflows, First Resonance is leading the transformation of the manufacturing industry.”
– Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance
“First Resonance’s track record of rapid customer adoption and their forward-thinking approach in launching the ION Marketplace position them as a leader at the forefront of the digital manufacturing revolution. We believe in their vision to bridge traditional manufacturing with cutting-edge technology and their unique market approach in helping companies tackle national security and the energy transition.”
– Third Prime General Partner Mike Kim
“Our initial launch partners and the success our customers are experiencing with their solutions validate our approach in opening up the ION Marketplace to more integration partners, as well as developers who want to build solutions for manufacturers using the data on the ION platform, providing a streamlined UX for the end-customer.”
– First Resonance’s Head of Product, Manav Sanghvi
