Los Angeles, CA — January 21, 2025 — Hadrian, the company redefining advanced manufacturing, is expanding its focus to support early-stage hardware companies and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Leveraging insights from its mass production facilities, Hadrian has begun a limited release of its new Atlas program, now available through an invite-only beta, targeting at startups who are iterating rapidly and need DFM and Supply Chain support as they move from prototyping to production.
The Atlas program combines a curated selection of vetted suppliers with industry-leading supply chain and DFM engineering software. Designed to help startups navigate the complexities of scaling from prototype to production, Atlas ensures agility, quality, and transparency throughout the manufacturing process, and allows startups to have a core partner from first idea to scaled production across their whole supply chain and manufacturing lifecycle.
The current fragmented supply chain forces startups to choose between speed, quality, and cost, hindering their ability to innovate effectively. This misalignment between the needs of hardware startups and the capabilities of traditional manufacturing suppliers stymies innovation, as it prevents rapid iteration and scaling. Hadrian's Atlas network addresses this issue by bridging the gap between innovators and experienced suppliers, enabling them to accelerate product development while maintaining control and reliability. Atlas suppliers and customers benefit from Hadrian's technology and manufacturing expertise as customers mature from prototyping to production.
The hardware ecosystem is experiencing a surge of new aerospace and defense startups, fueled by fresh investment and renewed energy across the sector. These companies are innovating at a rapid pace but often face significant hurdles when transitioning from prototype to production. At the same time, shifts in government priorities toward reshoring advanced manufacturing and strengthening defense capabilities are creating opportunities for manufacturers that can adapt quickly and deliver reliably. Hadrian's expansion into startups and NPI is a direct response to these trends. By applying its expertise in mass production to the unique demands of early-stage hardware development, Hadrian is positioned to transform how startups innovate.
“As the pace of innovation accelerates, startups need a partner that can move as fast as they do while maintaining the highest quality standards. By expanding our manufacturing capabilities with Atlas, we’re creating a tailored solution for startups to seamlessly transition from NPI to production without the need to rebuild their supply chains.”
— Chris Power, Founder of Hadrian
Atlas leverages Hadrian’s expertise to provide startups with unparalleled manufacturing support:
Hadrian's mission is to modernize advanced manufacturing, creating an industrial base that is resilient, scalable, and optimized for the needs of today's innovators. With Atlas, Hadrian is extending its proven approach to mass production into NPI, removing barriers and enabling startups to iterate faster and innovate freely.
Hadrian builds advanced manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, combining cutting-edge technology, rigorous quality systems, and real-time transparency to help companies scale from NPI to production.
Startups ready to transform their manufacturing experience can request an invitation to the exclusive Atlas beta program and join the waitlist here.
