Laminar, a provider of physical AI solutions for process manufacturing, has been awarded the Gold prize at the 2026 Edison Awards in the Manufacturing & Logistics category. The recognition highlights the company’s role in enabling manufacturers to enhance productivity and sustainability through advanced automation technologies.
Laminar’s platform is designed to help consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers transition from conventional, manually managed operations to intelligent, self-driving systems. By leveraging patented spectral sensing technology and a comprehensive library of machine learning models, the company enables real-time, closed-loop automation across production environments.
The solution supports faster production cycles while reducing resource consumption, including water and chemicals, and minimizing operational downtime. This dual focus on efficiency and sustainability has positioned Laminar as a key technology partner for global manufacturers seeking to modernize their operations.
Annie Lu, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Laminar, stated that the award reflects the company’s commitment to redefining industrial processes through innovation. She noted that the platform introduces a new approach to factory automation, allowing manufacturers to move beyond traditional methods and adopt intelligent, self-regulating systems.
Laminar’s technology has been deployed across manufacturing facilities on six continents, supporting leading global brands such as Coca-Cola, AB InBev, Danone, and Unilever. These implementations have demonstrated measurable improvements in operational performance and environmental outcomes.
The company’s self-driving solutions cover a range of critical manufacturing processes, including automated cleaning systems, product changeovers, batch optimization, and quality control. By integrating data-driven decision-making into these processes, Laminar enables continuous optimization and improved consistency in production.
Established in 1987 and named after inventor Thomas Edison, the Edison Awards recognize breakthrough innovations that shape the future across industries. The program brings together participants from more than 60 countries, celebrating technologies that drive meaningful progress.
Headquartered at Greentown Labs in Somerville, Laminar is a woman-founded startup supported by investors including Greycroft, Construct Capital, 2048 Ventures, and Flybridge Capital. The company has also received industry recognition, including AB InBev’s Cheers Award and Unilever’s Supplier Startup of the Year.
