Leumas offers a solution for brands that do not wish to invest in building their own factory by providing them access to modular robotic production lines as manufacturing capacity. This allows companies to produce small batches as needed, while avoiding limitations associated with contract manufacturing, such as adherence to schedules and minimum batch sizes.
The company's founders are CEO Nitesh Kumar and CTO Subhadjit Biswas. The company is based in Bengaluru. Leumas calls its platform 'cyber-physical' because the production lines are reconfigured programmatically, not manually. These lines integrate robotics, camera-based quality control, and autonomous operation.
The design principle is based on modularity. Unlike traditional lines built for a specific product, Leumas' lines can be reconfigured between different batch sizes, product mixes, and formats. This enables a brand to release one hundred units of a new product without halting the entire factory.
This approach has two direct advantages. Firstly, traceability is ensured because the software-controlled line records all its actions, which is critical for pharmaceuticals where it is required by regulators. Secondly, the lines can operate continuously with minimal human involvement, which the company calls unmanned operation.
The offering is implemented in two formats: on-demand manufacturing, where the brand acquires capacity as needed, and dedicated production complexes configured for a single client. Both options give the brand access to the line without the need to own it.
Leumas' services target the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors, which share common regulatory requirements and tend to launch many products in small batches. This is especially relevant for direct-to-consumer brands whose lines are retired faster than a traditional factory can reconfigure.
The company reports that over the past year, it has helped scale more than 120 products for wellness brands in the markets of India, the USA, and the Middle East and North Africa. Furthermore, agreements have been made with pharmaceutical and food industry research institutes to create specialized production capacity, which will provide access to both formula development expertise and production volume.
In June 2025, Leumas raised $2.2 million (approximately 19 crore rupees) in a seed round led by Capital 2B with participation from Capital-A and Anicut Capital. Previously, in 2023, the company raised 7 crore rupees in a pre-seed round from the same group of investors. These funds are intended for research and development, expansion of production infrastructure, and launching pilot plants for wellness and pharmaceutical brands.
Leumas is targeting the outsourced manufacturing market, which, according to the company and its investors, is projected to exceed $400 billion globally by 2030, although this forecast is not supported by independent sources. It should be noted that Leumas has not disclosed client names, financial figures, or the exact number of operating lines; the figure of 120 products reflects activity, not scale, and the pilot plants funded by the round are still in the planning stage.
Mascarello has carried out a complete renewal of its line of microbuses, presenting the S Family, composed of models S2, S3, and S4. This new collection fully updates the portfolio in the segment and will be exhibited for the first time on the market during Lat.Bus 2026, a sectorial passenger transport event that will take place from August 11 to 13 at São Paulo Expo, located in the capital of São Paulo.
The distinction between the three versions of the family is defined by the intended type of operation. The S2 model was designed to serve urban routes, corporate transport services, and chartering. The S3 is positioned in the intermediate category, seeking a balance between efficiency and comfort. Finally, the S4 is intended for the high-end segment, focusing on executive transport, tourism, and intermunicipal operations.
A less noticeable, but of great interest to fleet companies, change lies in the new structural platform. This platform incorporates what the manufacturer calls intelligent component commonization, characterized by the standardization of parts across the three models, which results in simplification of both assembly and repair processes.
In terms of materials, Mascarello used external components made of DCPD, an injection-molded polymer used in body panels, in addition to a hybrid roof with aluminum application. According to the company, this combination contributes to reducing the body weight and increases corrosion resistance, positively impacting consumption and decreasing vehicle downtime in the garage.
All vehicles in the line are factory-equipped with full LED lighting and have their own light signature. The optical units were designed with a symmetric and modular architecture, allowing only the faulty module to be replaced, which assists companies in managing their spare parts inventory. Additionally, the S Family includes the SmartBrake system, which, according to the manufacturer, makes the braking signal more visible to vehicles traveling behind.
The driver's cabin received a revamped dashboard, ergonomic improvements, and a new control layout. In the passenger saloon, the brand promises to offer more spacious seats, internal LED lighting, new upholstery, and greater baggage storage capacity.
The new visual identity follows the work line initiated in the Horizon project, which was Mascarello's first urban electric bus and was launched this February. Both projects carry the signature of designer João Paulo Cunha Melo, who also collaborated on the development of the Marcopolo G8. Mascarello, founded in 2003 and established in Cascavel (PR), was the first coachbuilder installed in the state. The company did not disclose information about prices nor specify which chassis will receive these new bodies.
Google announced on Thursday, the 6th, a new feature for Google Wallet, allowing parents to set up a digital wallet with funds designated for children under 18 years old. This addition aims to help children and adolescents develop healthy financial practices while providing guardians with means to monitor and manage spending.
With this update, parents gain the ability to stipulate daily spending limits, check the record of all transactions, and choose to receive alerts whenever a purchase is made. Additionally, it is possible to suspend or reactivate the account if the child's device is lost, as well as implement a temporary pause on payments to block new purchases at any moment.
This new feature puts Google Wallet in competition with other solutions aimed at families, such as Apple Cash Family, which allows parents to transfer funds to their children, track movements, and impose restrictions on spending.
Furthermore, Google now competes with services like FamZoo and Greenlight, which provide prepaid cards and educational resources to teach young people about finance. Children will be able to make contactless payments at locations that accept Google Pay using Android smartphones or smartwatches with Wear OS. The company states that the goal is to empower young people to manage their own money without the necessity of having a bank account.
Currently, this novelty is only available in the United States. Google has not yet communicated plans regarding the expansion of the feature to other countries or a timeline for such implementation.
For those planning to upgrade their home or office printer, this is an opportune time to take advantage of the offers. Three promotional options have been selected on Amazon that cater to different demands, from the need for practicality to the search for long-term savings through ink refills.
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