Hadrian has announced plans to build a large-scale manufacturing and software hub, known as Factory 3 (F3), in Mesa, Arizona. The company, which develops AI-powered factories for the aerospace and defense sectors, invested $200 million into the project, which will create 350 new jobs. The 270,000-square-foot facility will support manufacturing operations that convert raw materials into components and mission-critical systems. Powered by Opus, Hadrian’s proprietary software stack for production autonomy, the factory is expected to be fully operational by early 2026. The software enables rapid factory deployment in under six months and supports scalable, precision production that strengthens aerospace and defense supply chains. The new facility will be located in Building A at The Cubes Mesa Gateway, a two-building Class A industrial project developed by CRG Integrated Real Estate Solutions. Hadrian was represented in the lease by Greg Matter, Kyle Westfall, Eric Turner, Meredith O’Connor and Ada Wong of JLL. Hadrian also announced a broader $260 million capital investment that includes expanded operations in both California and Arizona. The funding, secured through Series C financing led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital along with a factory expansion loan facility arranged by Morgan Stanley, will allow the company to scale its production and research footprint.

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