Manufacturo helps Divergent Technologies achieve visibility across manufacturing operations through a platform that drives data-based continuous improvements.
BREA, Calif.— Divergent Technologies, Inc. is seeking to reinvent data-driven manufacturing in high-complexity environments. Divergent is driven by its mission to “develop and provide adaptive, high-performance, and scalable hardware” for the automotive industry and for the aerospace and defense industries, according to a release.
Divergent created what is reportedly the first end-to-end software-hardware production system for industrial digital manufacturing—the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™). The system allows customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures.
“DAPS transforms the economics and environmental impact of manufacturing complex structures for vehicles of all types by optimizing designs, dematerializing structures, and eliminating upfront capex,” the release stated. “By combining software and hardware into a fully integrated digital framework, DAPS ensures a continuous digital link from design through production.”
To realize its vision at scale, Divergent needed to extend the end-to-end data flow across the increasingly complex production landscape. The company required a solution capable of integrating large and intricate systems, such as entire vehicles with extensive bills of materials (BOMs). Beyond automated processes, Divergent sought visibility across all manufacturing operations to drive data-based continuous improvements and maximize efficiency across departments, according to the release.
Divergent selected software developer Manufacturo for its ability to seamlessly integrate into Divergent’s digital ecosystem, meeting the need for a comprehensive digital thread across complex production systems.
Manufacturo’s clean, intuitive UI and dedicated engineering support were said to be pivotal in Divergent’s decision. Both teams share a collaborative history and are united in their mission for innovative, efficient manufacturing. Their partnership offers a range of significant benefits, including an extended digital thread, enhanced data management, and enforced continuous improvement, Manufacturo said in the release.
Manufacturo integrates directly with Divergent’s DAPS. All operations—from automated systems to general assembly—are connected through a unified data chain, enabling complete digital visibility.
The flexible data architecture in Manufacturo enables Divergent to create custom APIs, seamlessly linking key data back to its Factory Operating System. These custom APIs are said to improve data flow across all functions, further supporting Divergent’s continuous improvement strategy.
With Manufacturo’s real-time data visibility, Divergent can more effectively pursue and achieve continuous improvement goals. “Quick access to data across departments allows for proactive issue resolution, driving efficiencies and aligning with Divergent’s objective of a more sustainable, adaptive manufacturing process,” the release stated.
Manufacturo’s platform complements Divergent’s vision of a fully digital, adaptive production environment that minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency. “As a result of their collaboration, Divergent and Manufacturo have achieved impactful outcomes that propel change and advance manufacturing innovation,” the release stated.
One outcome is mission alignment. The Manufacturo platform is said to support Divergent’s vision for a fully digital, unified adaptive data framework that optimizes designs, reduces material use, and eliminates the need for upfront expenses. Another is system evolution: Manufacturo’s engineering team has empowered Divergent by evolving platform capabilities to ensure they support Divergent’s mission and vision.
A third achievement is innovation reinforcement. Together, the two partners are reported to have “successfully reinforced their shared goal of redefining industrial sustainability in high-tech, high-complexity manufacturing.”
“Collaborating with Divergent has been an inspiring journey, partnering with a true pioneer in industrial digital manufacturing,” said Manufacturo Chief Experience Officer Zane Shewalter, in the release. “Their groundbreaking DAPS™ system is reshaping the future, seamlessly merging software and hardware into a cohesive, next-generation solution.
At Manufacturo, we’re proud to amplify DAPS’s potential and effectiveness by enabling a fully integrated, holistic data flow and digital thread that connects every facet of the manufacturing process, delivering a unified, intuitive user experience. Together, we’re driving transformative change—revolutionizing manufacturing economics and championing sustainability for a smarter, greener future.”
The relationship forged by Divergent and Manufacturo is said to exemplify how the manufacturing platform can evolve to advance digital transformation in complex industries.
“By combining Divergent’s pioneering DAPS with Manufacturo’s robust data integration capabilities, the two partners are setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and manufacturing innovation,” the release stated.