Vention

Modular automation, cloud CAD, AI controller, MachineAgent

CAprivateest. 2016vention.com (opens vention.com)Checked 10 Oct

The brief

Analyst view
  • Full-stack: MachineBuilder (CAD), MachineLogic (programming), MachineFrame (3,000+ parts), MachineMotion AI (Jetson).
  • Series D $110M (Jan 2026) at $500M+ valuation: Investissement Québec, Desjardins, Fidelity, NVIDIA.
  • MachineAgent (IMTS 2026) generates automation layouts and programs from natural language prompts.

Technical approach

As reported
Modular hardware

MachineFrame

Library of 3,000+ pre-engineered components (actuators, sensors, grippers, rails) that snap together.

Cloud design

MachineBuilder CAD

Browser CAD for automation: assemble components visually, set parameters, get BOM and cost estimate.

Control & AI

MachineMotion AI

Industrial controller with NVIDIA Jetson Orin. Unifies motion, sensing, vision and AI. 30 motors via EtherCAT, onboard GPU.

Programming

MachineLogic

Low-code/no-code motion programming with visual blocks, templates, and Python for advanced users.

Primer