Mark Smith
This article showcases our top picks for the best Ohio based Hardware companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Hardware industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Ohio Hardware Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
READY Robotics
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READY Robotics seeks to empower manufacturers to be more competitive through industrial robots.
BoxCast
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BoxCast is an end-to-end video-streaming solutions for organizations.
Park Place Technologies
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Park Place Technologies is an IT company that provided organizations around the globe with post-warranty maintenance and support solutions.
SPR Therapeutics
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SPR Therapeutics develops peripheral nerve stimulation products for pain management clinicians.
Parker Hannifin
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Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion.
Folio Photonics
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Folio Photonics reinvents archival storage with optical storage technology.
Veelo Technologies
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Veelo Technologies is a manufacturer of lightweight, conductive carbon nanotube (CNTs) composites used in the aerospace/defense markets.
Vadxx Energy
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Vadxx is a high tech, recycling company that converts recyclable and non-recyclable plastic into higher value energy products.
Great Lakes Power
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Great Lakes Power is a full-line distributor, manufacturer, rebuilder of power transmission products / accessories.
Trailhead Biosystems
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Trailhead Biosystems is a developer of cell therapy using hardware and software services.
Movable
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Movable offers a wrist-worn activity monitor that measures all movement.
HeyHerbie
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HeyHerbie is a TV-based platform that connects older adults with their loved ones and helps them stay active and vibrant in their own homes.
Industrial Origami
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Industrial Origami offers patented metal folding designs and technologies through licenses and sub-licenses.
Applied Industrial Technologies
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Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (Applied) is an industrial distributor in North America,
Turning
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Instructional, assessment delivery, and data collection solutions.
TinyCircuits
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TinyCircuits is an open source hardware company specializing in designing and manufacturing very small electronics.
ORION Electronics Company
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Developing the world’s most unique, affordable and Eco-Friendly consumer Hardware and IOT products for underrpresented markets.
SolitonReach
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SolitonReach is a medical rehabilitation motion capture system with lightweight, wireless sensors that can be worn on the body.
Fundable
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Fundable is a business crowdfunding platform dedicated exclusively to helping companies raise capital.
Rekovo
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Rekovo offers Agile Arts, a tool that helps therapists treat patients with balance and movement difficulties.
Zuga Medical
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Zuga Medical designs, manufactures, and markets innovative dental implant systems.
Kapture
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Kapture Audio is a consumer goods company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Regional Brands
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Regional Brands is a publicly traded holding company.
IDA USA LLC
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IDA is focused on creation of innovative and ergonomic products that are aimed at making people’s life more efficient and comfortable.
TREWGrip LLC
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TREWGrip LLC was established in 2013 to research, develop and commercialize a “grippable computer” for a growing mobile workforce.
Startech.Com
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StarTech.com operates as a manufacturer of hard-to-find connectivity parts.
Visual Edge Technology
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Visual Edge Technology is a Holding Company whose charter is to acquire Print Technology and Managed IT Service companies.
Anderson Aerospace
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Anderson Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced technology satellite antenna systems for aircrafts.
Pinnacle sports
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Pinnacle was established in 1998, and since that time has been offering bettors a unique alternative to other bookmakers.
CyberSwarm
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CyberSwarm is developing a CPU specialized for cybersecurity which empowers every device to defend itself in case of a cyberattack.
Setco
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Setco is a manufacturing company that produces precision spindles, milling heads, slides, precision machining and patented products.
Erico Global
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Erico, makes electrical and fastening products
Bird Technologies
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Bird Technologies has been the industry’s standard in radio frequency product reliability for 70 years.
Horizon Network Partners
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Horizon Network Partners provides Ethernet-based, fiber-optic solutions to businesses, hospitals, K-12 schools, universities, and more.
Nanotek Instruments
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Nanotek’s Si-Anode technology is a patent-protected innovative technology for high-capacity, high rate anodes for Li-ion batteries.
Contact CI
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Personal hands-on interaction with the virtual world is achievable with our next generation VR user input, Maestro controller.
Kirby Company
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Kirby Company has manufactured quality, reliable home care systems.
Codonics
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Codonics has been a company focused on the development and sales of peripheral devices used in diagnostic imaging.
Will-Burt
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The Will-Burt Company is the world’s premier manufacturer of mobile telescoping mast and tower solutions.
Endoscopy Group, Inc.
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US Endoscopy, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies endoscopy devices to customers in the United States.
Betco
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Betco is committed to being the industry’s leading manufacturer of cleaning innovations that matter, not only to us, but to you.
Abrasive Technology
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Abrasive Technology is recognized as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of superabrasive tools.
Champion ONE
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Champion ONE is a preferred optical solutions provider of global network operators.
einstruction
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einstruction is an education technology company that provides interactive teaching and learning technology and services.
Teraphysics
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Teraphysics offers investors an opportunity to participate in the commercialization of the (1) Terahertz (THz) frequency.
LifeSafer Interlock Holdings
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LifeSafer Interlock was an originator of the ignition interlock industry in 1991, and has contributed significantly to the advancement of
Best Lighting Products
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A Pataskala, Ohio-based maker of private label emergency and exit lighting products
OIO
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OIO has launched Amp, a portable home theater experience created around iPads and other tablets and smartphones.
Kinetics Noise Control
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Kinetics Noise Control is a building materials company that offers noise and vibration control products.
Total Cable Solutions
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TCS specializes in private labeled and custom network connectivity products including: fiber patch cords, pre-terminated multi-fiber trunk
GhostWave
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GhostWave is providing ADAS radars mutual interference & ADAS radars that prioritize objects while fitting behind the fascia of a bumper.
Professional Electric Products Company (PEPCO)
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Professional Electric Products Company is a wholesale company specializing in electrical products and services.
Grypmat
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Grypmat offers a variety of flexible non-slip tool mats that helps keep parts, pieces and tools in one place for the mechanics and tinkers.
ProStratus
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ProStratus is an IT services, IT support and managed IT services provider company.
Federal Equipment Company
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Federal Equipment Company is a machinery company that offers used industrial equipment.
CleveMed (Cleveland Medical Devices Inc.)
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CleveMed is a medical devices company specializing in wireless portable PSG and home sleep testing solutions.
Projects Unlimited
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Projects Unlimited is an aviation & aerospace firm manufacturing audio devices and components.
Mobile Instrument Service & Repair Inc.
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Mobile Instrument Service & Repair is a medical devices company that offers medical mobile Instruments.
Trumbull Industries
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Trumbull Industries is a consumer goods company specializing in cabinetry, plumbing, and waste water products.
Aginova
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Aginova develops and commercializes wireless sensor network solutions for commercial and industrial applications.
AtNetPlus
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AtNetPlus – They keep your technology connected, secure, and working.
Spotlight Solutions
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Spotlight Solutions, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, provides business optimization software for retailers and apparel manufacturers.
ALTEL
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A start-up mobile provider in Malaysia with focus on building LTE network.
Talen-X
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Talen-X is an innovative, fast paced organization with expertise in the field of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) performance.
Cranel Imaging
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Cranel Imaging is a business provides technology solutions.
Ft Precision
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FT Precision manufactures and supplies die casting, swing arms, tensioners, machining and engine assembly for automotive industry.
Dataq Instruments
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Dataq Instruments is an Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing firm manufacturing data acquisition and data logging hardwares and softwares.
GMS Live Expert
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GMS Live Expert helps you fill in service gaps by leveraging our team of IT experts to work as a direct extension of your support team.
Polycase
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Polycase is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic electronic enclosures for electronics and electrical applications.
Contour Design
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Contour Design is a manufacturer of ergonomic pointing devices as well as Apple Inc. accessories.
Jergens
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Jergens is a manufacturing firm that produces specialty fasteners, custom work-holding components and lifting solutions.
Intercomp
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Intercomp designs and manufactures weighing and measurement solutions.
Mid-City Electric/Technologies
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Mid-City Electric/Technologies is an Electrician in Columbus, Ohio.
Global Lighting Technologies
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Global Lighting Technologies, Inc., a backlighting company, produces molded light guides. Its products are used in various applications,
Dix & Eaton
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Dix & Eaton is an integrated communications firm that partners to drive results.
Seifert
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Seifert offers manufacturing, CAD, systems integration, 3D printing, fabrication, IT management, software development and staffing services.
Wagner-Smith Company
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Wagner-Smith Equipment Co. sells, rents, and maintains new, used, and reconditioned conductor-stringing equipment, plus related supplies.
Outlier Technologies
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Outlier Technologies develops software and hardware platforms.
Wireless Environment
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Wireless Environment develops LED technologies that optimizes the performance of lighting in off-grid lighting applications.
Mobilcomm
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Mobilcomm is a communication provider that offers radio coverage, wireless broadband, security cameras and applications software solutions.
Struers
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Struers develops, manufactures, and distributes equipment, consumables, and services for materialographic surface.
Everhard Products
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Everhard Products manufacture hand tools and equipment for the tire, roofing, screen, HVACR and metal fabricating industries.
Permco
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Permco designs and manufactures a broad range of replacement hydraulic parts and fluid power systems as per the client’s requirements.
Atlantic Water Gardens
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Atlantic Water Gardens is a manufacturer of premier water feature products.
Waxman Industries Inc
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Waxman designs, develops, and distributes innovative surface protection and floor care products, other home improvement & hardware products.
5. Super Systems Corporation, Hattiesbkurg, Mississippi
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Super Systems Inc. develops and manufactures products for the thermal processing industry.
The Wireless Center
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The Wireless Center is a wireless company that offers phones, accessories, and wireless services.
StorageReview
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StorageReview.com offers in-depth news coverage and detailed reviews for hard drives, SSDs, NAS units, storage hardware, and software.
Ecoverse Industries
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Ecoverse Industries supplies an extensive range of environmental processing solutions with a focus on quality and efficiency.
RF-Works
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RF-Works is a company that specializes in wireless networks, radio frequency services, cybersecurity, consulting & location-based services.
Software Solutions
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Software Solutions provides software & hardware solutions, and computerized systems services.
IAITAM
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IAITAM is an association for IT hardware and software asset management fields.
CD Solutions
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CD Solutions specializes in duplication and printing hardware.
McWane Ductile
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McWane Ductile is a supplier of ductile iron pipe including valves, hydrants, fittings and plumbing used for water infrastructure.
River Capital Finance
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River Capital Finance is an equipment financing company that specializes in AIDC, mobile computing and POS equipment.
Eaton Computer
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Eaton Computer offers IT consulting, networking, virtual cloud, Google application, hardware as a service, email & spam protection services.
Erlanger Hardware Consultants
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Erlanger Hardware Consultants is a supplier of commercial doors and hardware for new construction and replacement hardware needs.
Airport Wireless Holdings
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The second-largest airport-based retailer of consumer electronics and accessories in the United States
Inspiron Logistics Corporation
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Inspiron Logistics Corporation provides wireless emergency notification systems.
Compusense
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CompuSense provides on-site computer services in the greater Cleveland area.
