Ex-Anduril engineer raises $42M for parts startup

Layup Parts, a startup founded by former Anduril engineer Zack Eakin, has secured $42 million in Series A funding. The company aims to simplify the ordering process for custom composite parts, making it as easy as shopping on Amazon. Eakin identified a gap in the market where composite part manufacturing lagged behind other industrial fabrication sectors in terms of speed and cost-efficiency. The new funding will be used to expand the team and facilities, enabling Layup Parts to further develop its software and streamline production. The company has already demonstrated success in reducing lead times from weeks to hours for clients in aerospace, defense, and motorsports.