About Anton Wohlgemuth

I’m Anton Wohlgemuth - Co-Founder and CTO of Silana, a deep tech robotics company developing the world’s first robotic sewing systems for soft material handling and apparel production.

At Silana, we’re tackling one of the most complex, underexplored challenges in automation: giving robots the ability to grip, manipulate, and stitch flexible fabrics with precision, repeatability, and speed.

My work sits at the intersection of robotic control, computer vision, and systems engineering - focused on turning early-stage research into industrial-grade automation that performs reliably in the chaos of the real world.

From gripping unpredictable fabrics to integrating multi-modal sensor feedback and fine-tuning real-time motion control, I design systems that align hardware, perception, and logic - all the way from lab prototype to factory deployment.

My Background

• Systems Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Data Science – Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien)

• Business & Economics – Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien)

• Formerly at Siemens, TDK, Deutsche Bank, and UniCredit

• Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, TechCrunch, and other international media

• Based in New York City, originally from Austria

I’ve been building robotic systems since my teenage years - starting with an automated clay-cutting robot at 17 - and have since led multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and machine intelligence.

What I Write About

This blog is where I share insights from building deep tech systems and leading a robotics company from the ground up.

Topics I explore include:

• Engineering real-world robotic systems

• Computer vision for soft material manipulation

• Lessons learned at the intersection of hardware and AI

• Turning R&D into deployable industrial products

• My personal journey building Silana

Whether you’re building in robotics, deep tech, or working on something that hasn’t been done before — I hope this blog gives you something useful, or at least something to think about.

Media & Recognition

• 🏆 Forbes 30 Under 30 (DACH)
  Recognized in 2023 for innovation in sustainable automation.

• 🎙️ Inside Icons – Podcast
  Talking about sustainability in the fashion industry and Silana’s mission.

• 📖 Innovation Origins – “Sewing Robot to Bring Fashion Industry Back to Europe”
  Deep dive into Silana’s technology and its impact on manufacturing.

• 📰 Hausb.io – From Fast Fashion to Smart Manufacturing
  An in-depth interview on the evolution of robotic automation in apparel.

• 📺 Tech Jobs Fair Vienna – Interview Highlights
  Sharing thoughts on AI, automation, and the future of sustainable manufacturing.

• 📰 World Textile Information Network – “Building the First Sewing Robot”
  Feature story on our product development at Silana.

• 📰 EU-Startups – “Silana Raises €1.5M to Automate Apparel Production”
  Coverage of our funding and growth.

• 🎙️ On My Way – Podcast Episode #3
  Talking startup life, deep tech, and building something hard.

• 📰 Trending Topics – “Silana holt 1,5 Mio. Euro für Näh-Roboter”
  Reporting on our mission and market traction.

• 📺 icons.at – Founders Interview
  Behind-the-scenes look at the founding journey.

• 📰 AIN.UA – “Silana Raises €1.5M to Bring Robotics to Fashion”
  Global coverage of our mission to automate apparel manufacturing.

Quick Facts

Full Name: Anton Wohlgemuth
Role: Co-Founder & CTO
Company: Silana
Based in: New York City, USA
Nationality: Austrian
Education:

• Systems Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Data Science – Vienna University of Technology

• Business & Economics – Vienna University of Economics and Business

Known For: Leading the development of robotic sewing systems for the apparel industry

Website: antonwohlgemuth.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anton-wohlgemuth

If you’re interested in robotics, industrial automation, or deep tech startups — stick around. Or connect with me on LinkedIn.