Hadrian raises $260M to build out automated factories for space and defense parts | TechCrunch
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Hadrian is attracting significant investment to reindustrialize American manufacturing with a $260 million fund aimed at scaling its automated production capabilities. The startup seeks to modernize the industry by utilizing advanced automation to produce high-precision machine parts faster for aerospace and defense sectors. Initially focused on CNC machining, Hadrian plans to diversify into welding, casting, and additive manufacturing. Funding will also support a new facility in Arizona, set to start operations by December 2025, which will greatly enhance production throughput.
Investors are continuing to rally behind the call to reindustrialize American industry, building out a $260 million war chest for automated manufacturing startup Hadrian to scale its factory footprint and produce machine parts.
Hadrian's aim is to modernize American manufacturing with advanced automation, delivering mass-produced parts for aerospace and defense companies in much shorter times compared to traditional methods.
Hadrian's initial focus on high-precision CNC machining is expanding into welding, casting, and additive processes to streamline and diversify its manufacturing capabilities.
The new Arizona facility, named 'Factory 3', will be operational by Christmas 2025 and will increase machining throughput by four times compared to Hadrian's second factory.
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