Nick Hegeman 🤖🏗️🧱🛢️⚓

Happy to share this article by @lorakolodny in @CNBC about PaintJet's journey and approach to solving the labor shortage in the construction and maintenance industry. We've been working to revolutionize the way buildings and ships are painted, and with the power of AI and our fleet of robotic painters, we've already covered over 1.5M square feet in less than three years. We are immensely grateful for the hard work, vision, and commitment of our dedicated team and the support of our partners and investors. Read the full article here: cnbc.com/2023/10/18/paintjet…

Been absent from social for a bit, but it's been for a good reason: we’ve raised a $10M Series A round to bring critical automation to industrial painting. With the fresh funding, we’re gearing up to increase our headcount (we’re hiring!) and relocate our headquarters to VA to support our entry into the marine business. Thank you to our partners @OutsidersFund, @ThisIsDynamo, @PathbreakerVC, @MetaPropNYC, @VSCVentures, and @53Stations for backing our vision. And thanks to @bheater of @TechCrunch for sharing our story: bit.ly/476dakI

I hate golf. But if you replace the word “golf” with just about anything, you’d probably end up being a pretty decent parent with some pretty decent kids who are generally happy and successful in their lives.

Got some piled up Audible credits. Any recs heading into the new year? Looking to get a bit more granular into AI

Last trip home from our Nashville office. End of an era…start of a new chapter.

Awesome to see @geckorobotics partnering with the @USNavy to modernize the Columbia-class nuclear submarine program. Partnerships that value speed and reliability are what we need to focus on building faster robotics today. buff.ly/46CaevZ

This is the way

I still have yet to see a single article saying why Sam was fired?? Plz help

Investing in next-generation vessels is great, but you can’t forget about the maintenance infrastructure needed to accommodate these advancements. Robotics can come into play here, performing maintenance operations faster, safer, and more accurate. buff.ly/3SOl7r3

Confirmation bias, but encouraging just the same

Another amazing innovation in the field of construction! Terran Robotics is addressing the affordable housing crisis with a creative solution: 3D-printed homes made from mud and other earthen materials. buff.ly/40FMZ2o

Congrats to @PromiseRobotics on securing $15M in its Series A funding round! The AI company, focused on robotic systems for construction automation, plans to advance the commercialization of its robotic factory platform & support its expansion initiatives. buff.ly/3SGVtEH

Great news for the winter season: Insulative paint was created by @Stanford scientists to cut down energy usage for heating by 36% and cooling by 21%. Can’t wait to see it in action! buff.ly/3QBDzRf

Just recently, scientists have created an eco-friendly paint that changes color in response to light. This synthetic innovation draws inspiration from xanthommatin, the rapid and reversible color-changing pigment from squids and octopuses. buff.ly/3Qv5iTB

Starting in January 2024, @SONNigeria will enforce new paint production standards adhering to the global 90 parts-per-million requirement for lead-free paints. This measure aims to create a safer environment especially for children and pregnant women. buff.ly/49igETp

Global efforts to decrease lead in products, notably paint, are increasing due to the health risks. Implementing legal controls on lead paint in more countries is vital for safeguarding public health & preventing the environmental impact of lead pollution. buff.ly/46YhuD6

Love that fall back Sunday morning…hate the 4pm sunset moving forward

The @USNavy is utilizing @googlecloud's AI technology to accelerate rust inspection processes, enhancing speed & efficiency. This approach, previously used for wind turbines & road potholes, aims to reduce labor & material costs for inspections & repairs. buff.ly/3QaOkJV