Kniterate is an affordable and compact digital knitting machine that transforms digital designs into knitted garments automatically. The company aims to democratize clothing manufacturing by enabling individuals to locally produce personalized knitwear for customers, loved ones, and themselves. Kniterate's digital knitting machines offer a sustainable alternative to traditional garment production methods, reducing waste and bringing garment manufacturing back to local neighborhoods. The company's journey began with the development of the OpenKnit prototype, leading to the creation of user-friendly, high-quality, and easy-to-use digital knitting machines for the market.