Re:Build Manufacturing
Massachusetts contract manufacturer founded in 2020 that launched an NDAA-compliant lithium-ion drone battery line for UAV customers in 2026.
Re:Build Manufacturing is a Framingham, Massachusetts-based company that provides integrated design, engineering, and contract manufacturing services, founded in 2020 by CEO Miles Arnone alongside co-chairmen Jeff Wilke, formerly Amazon's worldwide consumer CEO, and Will Barker. The company was created to acquire and combine specialized US manufacturing and engineering firms into a single platform aimed at helping customers move products from concept to full-scale production domestically. Its leadership team includes Chad Clawson as Chief Operating Officer, Wei Gao as Chief Digital and Product Officer, Kris McBride as Chief Financial Officer, and Rue Toland as General Counsel.
Re:Build organizes its work around five industry verticals: Aerospace and Defense, Electrification, Energy and Environment, Medical, and Robotics and Automation. According to the company's published figures, Re:Build employs more than 1,200 people, including more than 400 engineers, operating across 14-plus locations in the United States totaling roughly one million square feet of industrial floor space, and states it has launched more than 800 specialized products for its customers.
In July 2026, Re:Build announced an NDAA-compliant drone battery product line for commercial and defense unmanned aerial vehicle applications, marking the company's entry into battery manufacturing for the drone market. The lithium-ion battery packs are sold directly through the company's online store and are designed to meet National Defense Authorization Act sourcing requirements that restrict certain foreign-manufactured battery cells and components in US government and defense-adjacent supply chains. This product line sits within Re:Build's Electrification and Aerospace and Defense business groups, which also support electric vehicle, industrial automation, and defense hardware programs for outside customers.
Re:Build's headquarters is located at 161 Worcester Road, Suite 606, Framingham, MA 01701. The company describes its operating philosophy as "The Re:Build Way," a lean-manufacturing-influenced approach to running its portfolio of manufacturing businesses, reflected in a dedicated Chief Lean Officer role on its executive team. Re:Build has not published detailed financial or founding-round information on its public website.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Core Series UAV Battery Packs
- Launch Year: 2026
NDAA-compliant lithium-ion battery packs engineered for cost-effective, scalable UAV production for commercial and defense drones.
Power Series UAV Battery Packs
- Launch Year: 2026
High-discharge lithium-ion battery packs built for UAVs carrying heavy payloads and requiring rapid acceleration on demanding missions.
Performance Series UAV Battery Packs
- Launch Year: 2026
Lightweight, high-energy lithium-ion battery packs balancing power, endurance and efficiency for long-endurance UAV missions.
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https://www.rebuildmanufacturing.com/HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2020
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 1000-2000
Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Re:Build Manufacturing has initiated direct commercial sales of its new lithium-ion battery packs designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This product line includes the Core, Power, and Performance series, which cater to various energy configuration needs. The launch is part of a broader manufacturing expansion at the company's Pennsylvania facility, aimed at producing Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The introduction of these battery packs is significant as it addresses supply chain vulnerabilities in domestic aerospace hardware. UAV developers, particularly in dual-use, public safety, and military sectors, face stringent procurement regulations regarding component origins. Re:Build's assembly protocol utilizes non-FEOC battery cells to ensure compliance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) procurement frameworks, thus enhancing the reliability of UAV operations. Looking ahead, Re:Build Manufacturing is set to provide dedicated engineering support for custom energy storage solutions, including Battery Management System (BMS) development. The company's advanced manufacturing facility in New Kensington, spanning 175,000 square feet, is designed to facilitate the transition from UAV prototyping to mass production, addressing common scaling challenges in the industry. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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