What Artaic does

Artaic is a Boston-based manufacturer that designs and fabricates custom and catalog mosaic tile installations for commercial, institutional, and residential end markets. Its core technology combines proprietary robotic assembly systems (including the 2025 Apollo model) with Print-to-Fit precision fabrication, which prints mosaics to exact surface dimensions to minimize material waste and installation complexity. Front-end design work is enabled by Tylist, a proprietary software platform available as web and desktop applications that translates source imagery into mosaic specifications.

The company sells across multiple revenue streams: custom mosaic fabrication on a bid basis, catalog design collections (Foundation, Flourish, Splash!, Lasting Rugs, Verge, Naturally Refined, ReSalvage, Guy Harvey) with Foundation priced at $49/sq ft and a 60 sq ft minimum order, tile materials (Vitreous Glass, Sintered Glass from 100% post-consumer recycled windshields, Natural Stone, Glazed Porcelain), and a Tylist software subscription. Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales targeting architects, interior designers, and trade professionals through free design consultations, sample requests, and project bids, supplemented by an e-commerce/lookbook platform for self-service browsing. Named customers span healthcare (Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Carilion Clinic, Advocate Illinois Masonic, Mercyhealth), hospitality (White Elephant Nantucket), transportation (Toronto Bay Station), education, retail, and public art, with operations headquartered in Charlestown, Boston, shipping globally.

Artaic operates as a privately held LLC under founder and CEO Ted Acworth, with a leadership team including CTO Mike Trachtman, President Martha Acworth, and Director of Sales and Design Ariel Schuster. The company has been primarily funded through non-dilutive grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, NIH, and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, supplemented by a 2017 $2.1M round from China Lesso Group and InTeahouse and the 2017 acquisition of Terraferma. Foundation Collection products are Build America, Buy America certified, providing a procurement credential in federally funded commercial and infrastructure projects.

Name

Artaic

Legal name

Artaic, LLC

Website

https://artaic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Artaic is a Boston-based manufacturer that uses proprietary robotic technology and its Tylist design software to mass-customize mosaic tile installations for architects, designers, and commercial clients across healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and public-art verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural mosaic tile design and fabrication

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpet Tile Manufacturing (Modular) (IMAOAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tile & Stone Specialty Retail (CRAIAGAA), Ceramic & Glass 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAC)

Keywords

• Custom mosaic tiles
• Robotic tile fabrication
• Architectural mosaic design
• Mosaic design software
• Vitreous glass tile

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Mosaic Product Sales: Artaic generates revenue primarily through the sale of custom and catalog mosaic tile products. Custom projects are designed and fabricated to client specifications, while the Foundation collection offers pre-designed patterns at $49/sq ft with 60 sq ft minimum. Tile materials include vitreous glass, sintered glass, stone, and glazed porcelain.
2. Design Services: Design consultation services are offered to help customers integrate mosaic designs with their spaces. Custom renderings and design work are included at no additional cost to adjust tile material, colors, and scale.
3. Software Licensing: The Tylist software is available via subscription model for single-user internal use, with both installed product and internet-accessed versions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Artaic designs and fabricates custom and catalog mosaic tile installations using proprietary robotic manufacturing technology and the Tylist design software platform. Customers can either commission bespoke mosaics from source imagery (logos, photographs, drawings, or concepts) or select from a portfolio of named design collections such as Foundation, Flourish, Splash!, Lasting Rugs, Verge, Naturally Refined, ReSalvage, and Guy Harvey, executed in vitreous glass, sintered glass, natural stone, or glazed porcelain materials.

Product overview

Artaic is a mosaic design and manufacturing company that offers a platform combining proprietary robotic technology with custom design software to produce architecturally significant custom mosaics. The core offering includes Custom Mosaic Design & Fabrication powered by the Tylist Software platform and 'Print-to-Fit' precision technology. The product portfolio spans multiple design collections (Foundation, Flourish, Splash!, Lasting Rugs, Verge, Naturally Refined, ReSalvage, Guy Harvey) that customers can customize with various materials (Vitreous Glass, Sintered Glass, Natural Stone, Glazed Porcelain). The company operates robotic manufacturing in Boston with offerings ranging from bespoke custom projects to pre-designed catalog patterns with rapid 2-4 week turnaround for certain collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Mosaic Design & Fabrication Made-to-order custom mosaic tile design and fabrication for commercial and residential clients, using Print-to-Fit precision technology to print mosaics to exact surface dimensions and Tylist software to translate drawings, photographs, logos, or concepts into tile designs.
• Tylist Design Software Proprietary Tylist design software (Tylist Web Pro, Tylist Mac, Tylist Windows) that enables creation of custom mosaics from source imagery of all mediums—drawings, photographs, logos, or ideas. Available via subscription for single-user internal use.
• Foundation Collection Catalog mosaic tile collection of timeless patterns with 21 designs including Ticking Stripes, Awning, Checks (Buffalo/Gingham), Keys (Roman/Greek), Glen Plaid, Houndstooth, Ikat, Coral, and Flamestitch, in Vitreous Glass with Saddle and Black Tie color palettes. Ships in 2–4 weeks with 60 sq ft minimum.
• Flourish Collection Design collection inspired by botanical shapes and colors, offering preconceived patterns that can be customized to fit projects of any scale.
• Splash! Collection Water-inspired glass tile mosaic collection featuring marbling and paint mix emulsion-style patterns.
• Lasting Rugs Collection Catalog of traditional, contemporary, and eclectic tile rug designs that mimic the look of woven rugs.
• Verge Collection Contemporary geometric mosaic tile patterns designed for modern spaces, particularly hotels and poolscapes.
• Naturally Refined Collection Design patterns inspired by nature featuring organic shapes and colors, suitable for creating natural artistic focal pieces.
• ReSalvage Collection Textural mosaic patterns mimicking natural materials like reclaimed wood and wood grain, with a modern aesthetic.
• Guy Harvey Collection Catalog mosaic tile collection celebrating marine life and the beauty of the sea, featuring Guy Harvey artwork.
• Vitreous Glass Tile Artaic's most popular tile material, available in 1/2" and 3/4" sizes, used across the Foundation Collection and other designs.
• Sintered Glass Tile Sustainable mosaic tile material crafted from 100% post-consumer recycled material (discarded car windshields); contains zero VOCs, is non-porous and antimicrobial, and available in matte, opalescent, and standard glossy finishes with tiles as small as 1/2" x 1/2".
• Natural Stone Tile Natural stone mosaic tile material offering organic beauty and durability for various architectural applications.
• Glazed Porcelain Tile Durable glazed porcelain mosaic tile material available in 1" size, suited for high-traffic commercial floors, walls, and other applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% price reduction on Sintered Glass Tile, making sustainable materials more accessible
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bisazza: Bisazza is an Italian luxury mosaic manufacturer producing decorative glass and ceramic mosaic tiles for architectural and interior-design projects worldwide. It is directly comparable to Artaic in product focus (decorative mosaic), material mix (glass and ceramic), and customer base (designers, architects, developers).
• New Ravenna: New Ravenna is a US-based manufacturer of hand-cut and waterjet-crafted custom mosaic installations for high-end residential and commercial projects. It is directly comparable to Artaic in target customer (architects, interior designers), product category (custom decorative mosaic), and bespoke project workflow.
• Fireclay Tile: Fireclay Tile is a US-based sustainable ceramic tile manufacturer offering made-to-order tile for residential and commercial projects, with a strong focus on recycled content and domestic production. Comparable to Artaic in made-in-USA positioning, custom/small-batch production, and sustainability storytelling around recycled materials.
• SICIS: SICIS is an Italian manufacturer of artistic mosaic, decorative tile, and Vetrite glass panels for luxury architectural applications. Comparable to Artaic in mosaic art tile, custom artistic installations, and design-driven specification for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects.
• Sonoma Tilemakers: Sonoma Tilemakers is a US-based manufacturer of hand-crafted ceramic tile and mosaics for residential and commercial architectural projects. Comparable to Artaic in artisanal tile manufacturing, custom design services, and target customer (architects, designers, builders).
• Oceanside Glasstile: Oceanside Glasstile is a US-based manufacturer of glass mosaic tile for pools, spas, kitchens, and architectural applications. Comparable to Artaic in primary material (glass mosaic tile), product format (mounted mosaic sheets), and shared use cases in hospitality and pool environments.
• Lunada Bay Tile: Lunada Bay Tile is a US-based manufacturer of artisan glass mosaic tile and stone collections for residential and commercial installations. Comparable to Artaic in glass mosaic manufacturing, design-driven collections, and shared specification channel into architects and designers.

Broad incumbents

• Daltile: Daltile is the largest US tile manufacturer offering ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone tile across residential and commercial segments. Comparable to Artaic in tile manufacturing footprint and shared channels with architects and contractors, though Daltile competes largely on volume and breadth rather than robotic custom mosaic.
• Heath Ceramics: Heath Ceramics is an established US ceramic maker producing tile along with tableware and home goods. Comparable to Artaic in domestic ceramic manufacturing, design-led brand, and made-in-California positioning, though broader in product portfolio and not specialized in custom mosaic.
• Crossville (Panariagroup): Crossville is a US-based commercial porcelain and ceramic tile manufacturer serving architecture and design specifications. Comparable to Artaic in commercial architectural tile and shared specification channels, though Crossville operates at much larger scale with a broader, less customized portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds40 records

Investors12 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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