Tulip
Tulip helps manufacturers digitize shop floors without coding.
Tulip Interfaces is a cloud-based frontline operations platform that enables manufacturers to digitize and automate shop floor processes through no-code and low-code applications. The platform connects people, machines, devices, and enterprise systems to streamline workflows, capture real-time data, and provide AI-assisted operator guidance. Companies like Jabil, New Balance, and Stanley Black & Decker use Tulip to reduce defects by up to 70%, improve labor efficiency by 15%, and achieve a 448% ROI over three years. Unlike traditional MES solutions, Tulip charges per active interface rather than per user, making it more flexible for distributed manufacturing operations.
Problem solved
Manufacturing organizations struggle to digitize production workflows, connect disparate machines and systems, and maintain real-time visibility into shop floor operations without expensive, custom software development.
Target customer
Large-scale manufacturers and industrial operations with complex production environments seeking to modernize legacy processes and improve operational efficiency.
Founders
N
Natan Linder
CEO & Co-Founder
Ph.D. from MIT Media Lab, 20+ years in computer science and product design; previously at Samsung, Sun Microsystems, and Rethink Robotics; also co-founder and Chairman of Formlabs.
R
Rony Kubat
Co-Founder, CIO & CISO
MIT Media Lab alum with expertise in security and infrastructure.
P
Pattie Maes
Co-Founder
Professor at MIT Media Lab specializing in human-computer interaction and AI.
Funding history
Series A
Unknown
Unknown
Led by NEA (Dayna Grayson)
· Unknown
Series B
$18.4M
December 2019
Led by Vertex Ventures US
· NEA, Pitango Ventures
Series C
Unknown
Unknown
Led by Unknown
· Unknown
Series D
$120M
January 15, 2026
Led by Mitsubishi Electric
· Unknown
Total raised:
$291M
Pricing
SaaS model with per-interface pricing based on Monthly Active Interfaces (MAI). Professional plan starts at $2,500/month ($250 per interface with 10 interface minimum). Includes advanced edge connectivity, on-premise connector host, and API access. Pricing plans start at $1,200/month.
Notable customers
Jabil, Dentsply, Kohler, New Balance, Nautique, Stanley Black & Decker, DMG Mori, Johnson & Johnson, Pratt Miller Engineering, TICO Tractors, Sharp Packaging
Integrations
REST APIs, sensor integrations, enterprise system connectors, edge computing support, AI-assisted tools, prebuilt template library
Tech stack
Yii (Web frameworks)
Wistia (Video players)
Algolia (Search engines)
Qualified (Live chat)
Craft CMS (CMS)
reCAPTCHA (Security)
HSTS (Security)
Apache HTTP Server (Web servers)
PHP (Programming languages)
Debian (Operating systems)
Apple iCloud Mail (Webmail)
Google Workspace (Email)
Amazon S3 (CDN)
Amazon Cloudfront (CDN)
Linkedin Ads (Advertising)
SEOmatic (SEO)
Amazon Web Services (PaaS)
Ketch (Cooke compliance)
AWS Certificate Manager (SSL/TLS certificate authorities)
Intellimize (A/B Testing)
Amazon SES (Email)
Weglot (Translation)
Wootric (Customer data platform)
Website
Competitors
Zaptic
Field service and mobile-first operations platform; less integrated with manufacturing equipment and legacy systems.
Sight Machine
Manufacturing analytics and computer vision focused; lacks the low-code app-building capabilities of Tulip.
Glartek
Augmented reality and wearable-focused platform; narrower use case scope than Tulip's broader operations platform.
Honeywell MES
Traditional, enterprise-grade MES with higher implementation costs and longer deployment cycles than Tulip's cloud-native approach.
SAP Digital Manufacturing
Integrated within SAP ecosystem; requires more IT involvement and lacks Tulip's no-code interface builder.
Why this matters: Tulip represents a paradigm shift in manufacturing software: a $1.3B unicorn backed by industrial giants like Mitsubishi Electric that's successfully replacing 30-year-old enterprise MES systems with modern, AI-powered no-code platforms. The company's 448% 3-year ROI and customer wins (New Balance, Stanley Black & Decker) demonstrate that modernization of shop floors is not theoretical—it's generating measurable value and attracting strategic industrial investors.
Best for: Large manufacturers seeking to rapidly digitize shop floor operations, improve traceability, and enable continuous process improvement without lengthy custom development cycles or per-user licensing constraints.
Use cases
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Replacement
Organizations replace legacy MES systems with Tulip to achieve faster deployment (6 months vs. 18-24 months), reduce defects by 70%, and gain real-time shop floor visibility. A Forrester study showed 15% gains in direct labor efficiency and 50% reductions in administrative labor.
Quality and Traceability Management
Companies digitize quality control workflows and create comprehensive digital records of production (eDHR). Pratt Miller Engineering used Tulip to embed quality checks and traceability directly into workflows, helping them win new defense contracts through improved compliance documentation.
Production Process Digitization
Manufacturers convert paper-based SOPs and process documentation into interactive digital applications. TICO Tractors achieved 2x production increase and 60% reduction in inspection time after deploying composable MES solutions built with Tulip.
Regulatory Compliance Automation
Regulated manufacturers (aerospace, pharma, medical devices) use Tulip to streamline FAA/FDA compliance requirements. An autonomous electric aircraft manufacturer uses Tulip to digitize production and automate compliance documentation needed for certification.
Alternatives
Honeywell MES
Traditional enterprise MES with deeper legacy system integration but higher implementation costs and longer time-to-value; better for highly complex, multi-site operations requiring deep customization.
Sight Machine
Analytics-first approach using computer vision for quality insights; better if your primary need is production analytics rather than end-to-end process automation and digitization.
Zaptic
Mobile and field service-optimized platform; better for service technicians and distributed field operations rather than centralized manufacturing floor environments.
FAQ
What does Tulip do? +
Tulip Interfaces is a cloud-based platform that enables manufacturers to digitize shop floor operations through no-code and low-code applications. It connects machines, people, devices, and enterprise systems to automate workflows, capture real-time data, and guide operators, replacing manual processes and traditional MES systems with flexible, rapidly deployed digital solutions.
How much does Tulip cost? +
Tulip uses a per-interface pricing model based on Monthly Active Interfaces (MAI). Plans start at $1,200/month, with the Professional plan at $2,500/month ($250 per interface with a 10 interface minimum). Enterprise custom pricing is available. No per-user licensing, making it more cost-effective for distributed operations.
What are alternatives to Tulip? +
Key alternatives include Honeywell MES (traditional, enterprise-focused MES), Sight Machine (analytics and computer vision), Zaptic (field service mobile platform), Glartek (AR-focused), and legacy systems like TrakSYS or SAP Digital Manufacturing. Tulip differentiates with faster deployment, no-code app building, and per-interface pricing.
Who uses Tulip? +
Large-scale manufacturers across industries including automotive (Jabil, New Balance), medical devices (Dentsply), machinery (DMG Mori), consumer goods (Kohler), and defense contractors (Pratt Miller Engineering). Target customers are manufacturers with complex production environments seeking to modernize legacy processes and improve operational efficiency.
How does Tulip compare to traditional MES systems? +
Tulip deploys in 6 months vs. 18-24 months for traditional MES, requires no custom coding through its no-code interface builder, charges per interface instead of per user (better for large workforces), and includes modern AI-assisted features and pre-built templates. Traditional MES offers deeper legacy system integration and is better suited for highly customized, multi-site operations.
Tags
manufacturing
operations
no-code
MES
digitization
shop floor
industrial IoT
process automation
compliance
AI-assisted