Zack Eakin, former Anduril engineer, has raised $42M for Layup Parts, a startup aiming to become the 'Amazon of composite parts' by making composite manufacturing faster, cheaper, and more efficient. Drawing from his experience at Anduril, SpaceX, and motorsports, Eakin's venture targets the aerospace and defense sectors with improved composite production methods.
Background
Composite materials are increasingly important in aerospace, automotive, and defense industries due to their strength-to-weight ratio, but traditional manufacturing methods can be slow and expensive. Startups in this space aim to disrupt traditional supply chains with digital platforms and advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Jun 3, 2026 at 02:00 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10