Bloomberg
How LA Is Becoming America's New Industrial Tech Hub
Monday, September 21, 2026
Companies including Impulse Space and Hadrian are establishing manufacturing operations in the Los Angeles area. Impulse Space, founded by Tom Mueller, produces in-space transport vehicles, while Hadrian, founded by Chris Power, manufactures precision metal parts and jet engines using autonomous factory technology. Mueller previously served as the first employee at SpaceX. The companies are among manufacturers expanding production capacity in Southern California.
