Hadrian celebrates Factory 3 in Mesa with ribbon cutting

Hadrian, a manufacturing company building AI-powered factories, on Jan. 29 celebrated the opening of Factory 3, a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa.

Hadrian has invested $200 million in the 290,000-square-foot facility, which will bring over 350 new jobs to the community in early 2026, according to a release.

Hadrian executives were joined by state, federal and local elected officials, federal delegation staff, and industry partners to celebrate the project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the impact it will have on the local and state economy, it states in the release.

The facility will make precision components and mission-critical systems for aerospace and defense, it states.

“Factory 3 is not just a facility, it’s a platform for AI-enhanced production that strengthens America’s industrial base and brings high-quality jobs to Mesa and the broader region.,” Chris Power, founder and CEO of Hadrian, said in the release.

Factory 3 features state-of-the-art manufacturing systems, autonomous production workflows, and deep integration of AI and robotics to accelerate throughput and enhance quality. The facility’s software hub supports the coordination of advanced manufacturing processes and extends Hadrian’s ability to deliver precision systems with speed and reliability.