StartProto is proud to partner with Hawk Ridge Systems, the leading provider of engineering and manufacturing tools, technology, services and training in the U.S. and Canada. This collaboration pairs Hawk Ridge Systems’ deep engineering and manufacturing distribution network with our cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities to deliver unprecedented efficiency, accuracy, and insight to North American manufacturers. 

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“StartProto’s AI cloud platform gives our customers the real-time insights they need to make smarter decisions on the shop floor,” said Dale Ford, CEO of Hawk Ridge Systems. “This tool gives customers the power of AI manufacturing today, so they can scale production with confidence as demand grows.” 

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StartProto brings powerful insights and automation unlocked through AI capabilities tailored specifically for the manufacturing domain, including optimized production schedules, purchase recommendations, inventory tracking, and shop floor data capture—providing a closed-loop view of performance across the business. By integrating these capabilities with Hawk Ridge Systems’ comprehensive portfolio of software, additive manufacturing technologies, and engineering services, manufacturers can strengthen operational alignment, improve decision quality across the product lifecycle, and drive greater consistency between design intent and production execution.

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"We're excited to partner with Hawk Ridge Systems because both our organizations share a commitment to helping manufacturers simplify complex processes and adopt new technology that delivers measurable results,” said Tim Felbinger, Founder and CEO of StartProto. “Together, we can help engineering and manufacturing teams leverage manufacturing AI to respond faster and build more resilient operations.” 

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This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to advancing digital manufacturing innovation and supporting U.S. and Canadian manufacturers in accelerating growth through strategic technology adoption. With StartProto, Hawk Ridge Systems extends the digital thread with additional AI tools to help customers connect more of the product lifecycle, from concept through production, with a single trusted partner. 

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For more information about the partnership or StartProto's AI-powered cloud manufacturing software, visit https://hawkridgesys.com/startproto/.

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About Hawk Ridge Systems

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Hawk Ridge Systems is the leading provider of engineering and manufacturing tools, technology, services and training in the U.S. and Canada. Its solutions include the complete portfolio of Dassault Systèmes offerings, including SOLIDWORKS; CAMWorks manufacturing software; Stratasys, Markforged and Formlabs 3D printing technologies and Artec 3D and SCANOLOGY 3D scanners. 

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Based in Silicon Valley, it has offices across the U.S. and Canada. Hawk Ridge Systems is one of the largest, award-winning providers of design-to-manufacturing solutions and has been consistently honored with top SOLIDWORKS reseller awards since its inception in 1996. The company also offers on-demand and live training through its web store. 

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