Singular Machines, a UK engineering automation company spun out of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, has completed a strategic investment round led by the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund, managed by Future Planet Capital, and Oxford Science Enterprises, according to a UKAEA announcement published on 17 August 2026. Global engineering firm Arup and Japan's Miraisozo Investments also joined the round, alongside a new contract for Arup to use the company's coEngen platform.

Singular Machines is developing coEngen, described as an agentic AI platform intended to maintain traceability, assurance and professional judgement in engineering work. UKAEA said the spinout aligns with its 2026-2030 strategy to translate fusion research into commercial opportunities. Arup was reported to be providing technical, commercial and strategic support and helping shape and test the platform using real-world engineering workflows.

Founder and CEO Adrian van Arkel credited UKAEA's innovation team with helping launch the company. Heather Lewtas, UKAEA's Interim Chief Development Officer, said the authority was pleased to support the spinout and its industrial partnerships.