Squint
Squint is a technology company that enhances data entry and procedure management across various industries, including automotive and manufacturing, through its innovative platform.
Services
Squint provides a comprehensive platform that streamlines data entry, enables custom procedures, and makes every operator an expert. The platform captures and surfaces tribal knowledge, work instructions, and more with ease. It offers features for creating, managing, measuring, and accessing procedures. Squint’s platform addresses manufacturing challenges by standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and helps in engaging and retaining operators. The platform also aids manufacturing executives in collecting objective evidence for digital transformation initiatives.
Industries Served
Squint serves a variety of industries including automotive, food and beverage, oil & gas, heavy industrials, equipment, consumer packaged goods manufacturing, and energy. By providing tailored solutions that address the unique challenges within these sectors, Squint's platform effectively helps improve operational efficiency and accuracy across diverse manufacturing environments.
Funding and Investments
Squint has successfully raised significant funding to support its growth and development. The company raised $13 million in Series A financing, led by Sequoia Capital with participation from Menlo Ventures. This funding round was aimed at scaling up Sales, Marketing, Product, and Design organizations. Additionally, Squint raised $6 million in initial funding from the same investors to optimize operations on the factory floor.
Product Innovation
One of Squint's notable product innovations is Expert Eyes by Squint, exclusively designed for Apple Vision Pro. Expert Eyes provides step-by-step guidance through spatial videos for hands-on tasks, enhancing the way operators engage with procedures. This tool reflects Squint's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to improve manufacturing processes and operator expertise.
Community and Thought Leadership
Squint actively engages with the broader industry community and shares insights through its blog. Topics covered include new leadership announcements, product introductions, and in-depth discussions on manufacturing challenges. Squint attended the Connected Manufacturing Forum to explore key ways to address manufacturing issues and participated in the Augmented World Expo to discuss the integration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in manufacturing. These activities demonstrate Squint's role as a thought leader in the field.