Fast Radius has partnered with Simbe Robotics to manufacture components critical to the function and aesthetics of their advanced inventory robot, Tally 3. Simbe has reimagined the possibilities of automation to create new efficiencies in retail stores and selected Fast Radius' Cloud Manufacturing Platform™ because of its ability to bypass current supply chain disruptions through flexible production. This results in faster time to market versus traditional manufacturing processes and helps the business scale. Tally 3, Simbe's flagship robot, is an autonomous retail intelligence robot that drives productivity and customer satisfaction by collecting and analyzing inventory data in retail environments, such as the shelf-stocking needs of grocery stores.

Deterred by the heavy startup costs of injection molding parts, Simbe needed to achieve precise results from less expensive manufacturing methods – namely urethane casting – in order to quickly expand their fleet of robots and meet growing demand from retailers. Through their partnership with Fast Radius, Simbe has saved more than $30,000 in engineering costs and maintained the flexibility to refine and change designs as needed to accommodate evolving product requirements and new sensor technology. This nimble working relationship has enabled Simbe to retain a lean manufacturing strategy to adapt and grow with changing business needs.