Glassdome

Glassdome operates as an industrial software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, targeting the manufacturing sector with solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and manage environmental impact. Founded in 2019 by Simon D Kim and Joshua Charnin Aker, the company leverages its dual roots in Silicon Valley and South Korea to combine technology with industrial expertise. The impetus for Glassdome came from CEO Simon Kim's experience at the IoT company Awair, where he recognized the untapped potential of real-time data in foundational industries. His conviction grew after observing firsthand how inaccessible and non-standardized data created significant operational bottlenecks for manufacturers in Korea.

The company's business model is centered on providing subscription-based access to its integrated software platform. This platform features two primary solutions: Production Monitoring and Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) management. The Production Monitoring tool is engineered to give manufacturers real-time visibility into their factory operations. It connects to various machines, using IoT sensors and existing data to track live metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and downtime, helping operations teams pinpoint and resolve inefficiencies. This solution is designed for rapid deployment without requiring new IT infrastructure.

The second core offering, the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) solution, enables manufacturers to track and report greenhouse gas emissions throughout a product's lifecycle. This service is particularly aimed at helping clients meet increasing regulatory demands and corporate customer requirements for sustainability data, such as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Battery Regulation. Glassdome's PCF tool integrates real-time factory data to automate calculations and reporting, moving beyond static estimates to provide dynamic and auditable environmental data. The company has achieved certification from Catena-X, an industrial data consortium led by European automakers, validating its solution for the automotive supply chain. To support its growth and product development, Glassdome has secured a total of $8.6M in a Series A funding round in May 2023, with lead investor Atinum Investment.

Keywords: industrial software, product carbon footprint, production monitoring, manufacturing analytics, smart factory, SaaS, real-time data, OEE, machine monitoring, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, CBAM compliance, EU Battery Regulation, Catena-X, IoT for manufacturing, operational efficiency, factory data integration, supply chain transparency, emissions tracking, lifecycle assessment