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Founder of @Fictiv #manufacturing. Forbes 30 under 30. On a mission to make hardware dev easier!

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@makrdave
Dave Evans
7 months
We're calling today launch day—as Fictiv enters into an agreement to be acquired by MISUMI, to move faster and bring more advanced solutions to our customers with a partner who shares our vision for the future of manufacturing. Read more about it here. https://t.co/6jg7EAp3sX
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Dave Evans
8 months
Can't believe we've been doing the State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for 10 years! Take a look at the video and tell me what you think. Get the full report here: https://t.co/YtrZlIfnQJ
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Dave Evans
2 years
Reflections on my recent China trip to see our Asia supply chain in action. TL;DR: No amount of tech can replace the power of deep relationships in supply chain. https://t.co/dRwC6TP1O7 #supplychain #manufacturing
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linkedin.com
No amount of tech can replace the power of deep relationships in a well-functioning supply chain.
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Dave Evans
2 years
Looking forward to speaking on this panel next week at #Manifest2024! Feb 6 @ 2pm, Track 4, Room 224-227 If you're going to be in town be sure to DM me so we can meet up! #ManifestVegas #supplychain
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Dave Evans
3 years
Today’s an evolutionary moment in history for many cutting-edge industries in the US. The #CHIPSAct will unlock new possibilities with semiconductor development and drive innovation across sectors — and @fictiv will be a part of it!
forbes.com
The CHIPS Act marks a huge shift in US policy that will benefit the global supply chain — with the help of digital manufacturers.
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Dave Evans
3 years
I only dreamed of having the #CNC capabilities that Fictiv provides when I was an #engineer in Silicon Valley -- and now we’ve added 16 new auto-quotable materials to the list! I love making life easier for my MechE peeps. 🦾 https://t.co/GTBkk9pnUL
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fictiv.com
Fictiv adds 16 new quality metal and plastic computerized numerical control (CNC) machining materials to its auto-quoting platform.
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Dave Evans
5 years
Love this!
@fictiv
Fictiv
5 years
We recently zoomed in with the Sr. #Mechatronics Engineer at @DustyRobotics to uncover his approach to increase robustness for field #robots and the single habit that’s made a huge difference in his engineering career. https://t.co/DQxyi881qn #robotics
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Dave Evans
5 years
So proud of the @fictiv team and grateful for our amazing customers and partners who helped make this possible!
@fictiv
Fictiv
5 years
We're proud to announce a new fundraise of $35M, led by @40northventures with participation from @Honeywell! Here's to building the future of manufacturing. 🚀 #FictivSeriesD #digitaltransformation Read the press release:
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Dave Evans
5 years
President Biden wants us to "Buy American" but I can tell you this isn't going to happen until we rethink how we "Build American." https://t.co/aM9sbxX5YX #digitaltransformation #manufacturing40
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Dave Evans
5 years
Good piece by @AaronHand on @automationworld - There's no doubt that #COVID19 has escalated the need for companies to look further into their #automation efforts in order to increase manufacturing agility and efficiency. https://t.co/djwtPuuavI #digitalmanufacturing
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Dave Evans
5 years
With an estimated 6.9% annual increase in revenue projected for the next year, 2021 already seems to be off to a great start for the #manufacturing sector! @ism https://t.co/lEbO2YZsnw #robotics #digitalmanufacturing
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Dave Evans
5 years
Despite all the chatter and grandiose ideas, Industry 4.0 hasn't really taken off. Here's why not + the new digital manufacturing model taking its place: https://t.co/8SUZIV2F0S @DesignWorld #industry40 #manufacturing
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designworldonline.com
By Dave Evans, CEO, Fictiv Many claim that manufacturing is undergoing a transformation to a digital model. For digital transformation to work, though, it
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Dave Evans
7 years
Hosting a panel in Boston (May 8) with Scott Miller of @dragoninnovate and Leanne Cushing, founder of Domovi and captain of Team Valkyrie on @BattleBots! Join us as we discuss tariff engineering, supply chain design, accelerating design cycles! https://t.co/zmgeCc8DJd
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@makrdave
Dave Evans
7 years
One of the biggest pitfalls for hardware startups is cash flow management. I wrote a piece about how to avoid the most common mistakes for @forbes. Appreciate the input from Scott @ @dragoninnovate https://t.co/TlIgqfPHLt
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@intelcapital
Intel Capital
8 years
Partnering with some of Silicon Valley’s brightest design teams in IoT, robotics and auto, @Fictiv’s virtual manufacturing platform brings high-quality products to market faster https://t.co/MKPUFGLA2c #ICAPSummit
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Dave Evans
8 years
Spending today thinking about computational geometry and automated part analysis. We recently launched a suite of new 3D viewer features to better visualize and discuss DFM feedback - check it out!
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@StartX
StartX
8 years
Huge congratulations to 2018 FORBES 30 Under 30 #StartXfounders: Dave Evans from @fictiv , Siddarth Satish (@gauss_ceo) from @gausssurgical, Han Jin (@jinhan8) from @Lucid_Cam and Mark Pavlyukovskyy from Piper! https://t.co/gAEztFHKz2 #30Under30
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@mmartiniere
Madelynn Martiniere
9 years
Wow, can't believe I've been with @Fictiv for a year now. I'm so grateful to work with such an incredible team and community!
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@makrdave
Dave Evans
9 years
We just published our first executive teardown comparing 3 of the hottest wearables on the market. Check on the excl… https://t.co/BnYla7dIJJ
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