Company Research Report: MacroFab
Company Overview
Name
MacroFab, Inc.
Mission
A better way to build electronics through a redefined experience, innovative technology, scale, and agility.
Founded
MacroFab was founded in 2013.
Founders
No information is available
Key People
- Dave McLean: Chief Executive Officer
- James Rallo: Chief Financial Officer
- Chris Church: Founder & Chief Product Officer
- Chris Granberry: Chief Operating Officer
- Ron Burr: Chief Technology Officer
- Maggie Clarke: Vice President of People
- Luis Correa: Vice President of Operations
- Randall Merritt: Vice President of Finance and Operations
- Chris Mullins: Senior Vice President of Sales
- Mishaal Murawala: Vice President of Marketing
Board Members:
- Kelly Ford Buckley: Growth Equity Investor at Edison Partners
- John Hollister: CFO at Silicon Labs
- Seth Levine: Partner at Foundry
- Gordon Rapkin: Experienced CEO, Corporate Board Member, Business Growth Strategy Expert
Headquarters
- Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
No information is available
Revenue
No information is available
Known For
MacroFab is known for its software-driven approach to transforming the electronics manufacturing industry, making it faster and easier to bring new electronic products to the market.
Products
Overview
MacroFab offers a range of electronic manufacturing services, focusing on streamlining the process of PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing.
Product Offering
1. PCB Prototyping and Mass Production
- High-level Description: MacroFab provides an integrated platform for fast prototyping and smooth scaling to mass production.
- Key Features:
- Instant quotes
- No minimum order quantity
- Full visibility into production status
2. Box Build and Testing
- High-level Description: Comprehensive manufacturing for complete electronic products including assembly and functional testing.
- Key Features:
- Full box build assembly
- Custom testing solutions including AOI, X-ray, in-circuit, functional testing, and more.
3. Electronic Sourcing
- High-level Description: Services that assist with the sourcing of board components to streamline the design process.
- Key Features:
- Real-time data on component availability
- Alternative component sourcing
- Reduced lead times
4. Design Rules (DRC)
- High-level Description: Design guidelines ensuring manufacturability and quality of PCBs.
- Key Features:
- Comprehensive set of design rules
- Real-time feedback on design files
Recent Developments
Recent News
1. MacroFab Named to Inc.’s Second Annual Power Partner Awards
- Date: October 24, 2023
2. Funding and Capital Investments
- Up to $30 million in growth capital for accelerating MacroFab’s growth (August 15, 2023)
- $42 million in growth financing from Foundry, Edison Partners, and BMW i Ventures (January 18, 2023)
3. Platform Enhancements
- New suppliers and sourcing options added to the platform (April 11, 2023)
- ITAR compliance achieved (October 9, 2023)
- Customer Furnished Material (CFM) options introduced (October 4, 2023)
- Improved design file processing and expanded format support (July 18, 2023)
Partnership and Collaboration
1. Altium Partnership
- Launched an integrated PCB “Design WITH Manufacturing” application (January 27, 2022)
Product Updates
1. New Features
- Advanced mechanical Bill of Materials (MBOM) management (July 1, 2024)
- The introduction of a bare PCB service for early iterations (June 3, 2024)
- Enhanced support for KiCad version 8 (March 11, 2024)
- Improved PCB workflow interface (September 14, 2023)
- More intelligent overage logic for optimized inventory (April 18, 2023)
Achievements
1. Chris Church Recognition
- Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central South Award finalist (May 12, 2022)
Conclusion
MacroFab continues to pave the way in electronics manufacturing with its innovative, customer-centric approach. With significant investments and continuous platform enhancements, the company remains at the forefront of transforming the electronics manufacturing landscape.
