Evenplatforms
Austin, US · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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Even Platforms builds modular, automated 5-axis machine shops that combine CNC machining, robotics, and its EvenOS software layer to run lights-out precision manufacturing, with CMM-verified quality. It serves aerospace and defense customers and offers a Factory-as-a-Service model, operating its first facility in Austin, Texas.</parameter> <parameter name="founders">[]
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Even Platforms is a precision manufacturing company that builds modular, automated machine shops intended to run with minimal human material handling. Its facility combines Hermle C400 machining centers with full simultaneous 5-axis capability, pallet loaders, robot-on-rails material handling, and automated back-office software, with the stated goal of lights-out production 24 hours a day. Work envelope on the milling centers is listed as 400 mm cubed (about 15 inches cubed), across materials from aluminum to stainless and aerospace alloys including titanium and Inconel.
Quality verification is performed in house on a Hexagon GLOBAL S Scan+ coordinate measuring machine with a HP-S-X1H continuous-contact scanning probe and a 900 x 1200 x 800 mm measuring range, with full profile and GD&T verification programmed directly from CAD; the company states every part is measured before shipment. Even Platforms describes itself as ITAR registered, with AS9100 and CMMC Level 2 certification "on track." Its software layer, EvenOS, is described as spanning quote, scheduling, CNC, robotics and CMM metrology.
The company frames its mission as rebuilding the American industrial base, citing the decline of US machine shops and an aging skilled workforce against rising demand from defense, reshoring and hardware companies. It targets a distributed industrial base of small-footprint, low-capital-requirement automated shops that can scale on demand, with a stated aim of 100x US manufacturing capacity at a tenth of the cost.
Business model
Even Platforms sells precision CNC machining work on a quote basis, inviting customers to submit projects with a stated 24-hour response commitment. It also offers a Factory-as-a-Service option in which it designs, equips and delivers a turnkey custom modular automation cell sited at a location the customer specifies.
Traction
The company states it operates a fully automated 5-axis machining center serving aerospace and defense customers, and is hiring across software, CAM programming, machining and quality, including a founding-team-level Director of Quality role. Several roles are described as ground-floor positions and the quality function is being built from scratch.
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Market position
An early-stage entrant in US precision CNC machining and automated manufacturing capacity for aerospace and defense, framing itself against a shrinking base of domestic machine shops."}</parameter>
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Positions automation — robotics, pallet loading and an in-house software intelligence layer — as the means to remove the skilled-labor bottleneck in precision machining, enabling unmanned production, while retaining defense-grade quality systems and 100% CMM verification. The modular cell design is presented as small-footprint and low-capital compared with conventional machine shops.
Technology
Full simultaneous 5-axis milling on Hermle C400 machining centers with pallet loaders and robot-on-rails material handling; in-house metrology on a Hexagon GLOBAL S Scan+ CMM using PC-DMIS and continuous-contact scanning. Programming uses high-end CAM packages such as Hypermill, Mastercam or NX, with probing routines, tool management and in-process gauging per GD&T and AS9100 standards. EvenOS is the internal software layer connecting quoting, scheduling, CNC operation, robotics and metrology, working with sensor and 3D/CAD/CAM data.
Go-to-market
Direct inbound quoting through the company website, with a turnkey Factory-as-a-Service offering for customers wanting a dedicated on-site automated machine shop. Defense-oriented credentials (ITAR registration, AS9100 and CMMC Level 2 in progress) are used as qualification for regulated work.
Aerospace and defense manufacturers requiring tight-tolerance 5-axis components, plus reshoring and hardware companies needing precision manufacturing capacity.
Geography
United States; operations and all advertised roles are on-site in Austin, Texas.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Evenplatforms do?
- Even Platforms operates modular, automated 5-axis CNC machine shops for US aerospace and defense customers.
- Who founded Evenplatforms?
- Evenplatforms was founded by Rhodes Fotopulos.
- Who are Evenplatforms's investors?
- Evenplatforms's investors include Link Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Quiet Capital.
- Where is Evenplatforms headquartered?
- Evenplatforms is headquartered in Austin, US.