Teradyne invests in Bright Machines to advance AI infrastructure manufacturing

Teradyne, Inc. has announced a strategic investment and collaboration with Bright Machines, Inc. to advance the manufacturing of AI infrastructure. The partnership aims to integrate Teradyne’s robotics and automated test technologies with Bright Machines’ software-defined manufacturing platform.

The collaboration is designed to address the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure by providing manufacturers with more flexible, reconfigurable production lines. Bright Machines utilizes a platform that covers design, robotics, automation, and production intelligence, having already completed over 130 microfactory deployments across more than 10 countries.

While the specific financial terms of the investment were not disclosed, the move follows previous strategic stakes by Teradyne in manufacturing-software groups. Bright Machines previously secured significant funding from investors including Nvidia, Microsoft, and BlackRock.