Former SpaceX engineers have founded 1872, a startup using AI-driven software and robots to automate steel part manufacturing. The company opened its first facility in Cincinnati on July 22, initially focusing on steel skids for AI data centers and small modular nuclear reactors.
Its goal is to complete a prototype factory automating most of the steel fabrication process for critical infrastructure by 2027. CEO Dan Summers says the firm aims for about 80% autonomy, acknowledging that full automation may not be worth the extra effort.
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