Manufacturing is entering a new phase of digital transformation as factories seek smarter ways to improve productivity, reduce waste, and address growing labour shortages. While automation has transformed many production processes over the past decade, operational decision making on the factory floor often still relies on manual observations, disconnected software systems, and limited visibility into day to day performance. As manufacturers face increasing pressure from rising costs and global competition, the ability to access real time operational intelligence has become a strategic priority. Berlin based manufacturing intelligence company Almetra is developing technology to address this challenge, and the company has now secured significant new funding to accelerate its growth.
Almetra has raised €16.3 million in a Series A funding round led by blisce/, with participation from NAP, Merantix Capital, Robin Capital, Underline, Critical Ventures, and a group of business angels.
The investment will support continued product development, international expansion, and the evolution of the company’s manufacturing intelligence platform.
Turning Factory Data Into Actionable Intelligence
Formerly known as Deltia, Almetra develops technology that helps manufacturers gain a comprehensive understanding of production operations.
Many factories already generate large volumes of operational information through machinery, enterprise software, and production systems.
However, much of this information remains fragmented across multiple sources, making it difficult for production teams to identify inefficiencies or optimise workflows.
Almetra addresses this challenge by bringing together video, machine generated information, operational systems, and employee expertise into a unified intelligence platform.
The company’s goal is to transform disconnected production data into practical insights that support better operational decisions.
AI Powered Visibility Across Production Lines
At the centre of the platform are artificial intelligence enabled cameras installed above manufacturing lines.
Rather than functioning as traditional surveillance systems, these cameras analyse production activities locally and convert visual observations into structured operational data.
The system automatically measures indicators such as production cycle times, equipment utilisation, throughput, and output performance.
Importantly, this information is generated without requiring complex integration into existing factory information technology infrastructure.
This enables manufacturers to deploy the platform more rapidly while gaining immediate visibility into production performance.
By identifying operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies, the platform allows production teams to implement improvements based on measurable evidence rather than assumptions.
Privacy Designed for Industrial Environments
Worker privacy has been incorporated into the platform’s design from the beginning.
Video footage is anonymised before analysis, and the majority of production data remains stored locally within customer facilities.
Only short and randomly selected video segments are retained when required to investigate the underlying causes of operational issues.
This approach enables manufacturers to benefit from artificial intelligence driven analysis while maintaining appropriate privacy protections for employees.
The company has also developed proprietary AI models trained specifically for industrial production environments.
These models adapt to each customer’s manufacturing processes, allowing the system to deliver increasingly accurate operational insights over time.
Supporting Smarter Factory Operations
Almetra believes manufacturers often recognise that production capacity is being lost but lack the information needed to understand precisely where those losses occur.
Its platform provides operational teams with continuous visibility into manufacturing performance, enabling faster identification of optimisation opportunities.
Instead of relying solely on periodic reviews or manual observations, production managers gain access to objective data that supports continuous improvement initiatives.
The company aims to help factories increase efficiency, improve equipment utilisation, reduce downtime, and strengthen overall production performance.
Expanding the Future of Industrial Intelligence
The newly secured funding will support Almetra’s next phase of growth.
The company plans to strengthen its engineering capabilities, expand into the United States market, and continue developing its manufacturing intelligence platform.
Looking ahead, Almetra also intends to extend its technology beyond operational visibility by introducing additional automation capabilities, including selected robotics applications for manufacturing environments.
As factories continue embracing artificial intelligence and data driven operations, demand for intelligent production platforms is expected to accelerate. With fresh funding, advanced AI technology, and a growing customer base, Almetra is positioning itself as a key player in the future of smart manufacturing. By transforming production data into actionable intelligence, the company aims to help manufacturers build more efficient, resilient, and competitive industrial operations.
