Adafruit Industries is an open-source hardware company based in New York City. Founded in 2005 by Limor Fried, it designs and manufactures a wide range of electronics products, educational resources, and tools for makers, engineers, and students. Adafruit is known for its commitment to open-source principles, providing detailed tutorials, schematics, and code to foster learning and innovation in the DIY electronics community. The company also runs a popular YouTube channel and blog, offering project ideas and technical support.