U.S. based contract manufacturer launches modular assembly and test capability to help drone companies scale production without building their own factories.

WIXOM, Mich. — May 11, 2026 — Kinetyc, a U.S.-based contract manufacturer purpose-built so customers never outgrow their production partner, today announced the formal introduction of FLEXembly™, its modular assembly and end-of-line testing platform designed to help unmanned & autonomous system innovators scale production quickly, compliantly, and without the capital burden of building dedicated manufacturing infrastructure.

The announcement coincides with Kinetyc's presence at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 (Booth #27031), where the company will demonstrate FLEXembly's capabilities to defense, commercial, agricultural and public-safety unmanned & autonomous system developers.

A Manufacturing Gap in the Unmanned Supply Chain
As demand for domestically produced unmanned systems accelerates — driven in part by Executive Order 14307 and growing national security imperatives to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base — many UAS companies face a critical bottleneck: scaling from prototype to production. Most lack the facilities, quality systems, and regulatory infrastructure to manufacture at volume while meeting defense and commercial compliance requirements.

FLEXembly was engineered to close that gap.
"The unmanned systems industry is at an inflection point. The innovation is there, the demand is there, and the policy tailwinds are there — but production capacity has not kept pace," said Scott Cieslak, President of Kinetyc. "FLEXembly gives drone companies a faster, smarter path to scale. We've built the manufacturing infrastructure, the quality systems, and the compliance framework so that our customers can focus on what they do best — building the mission. We're not asking innovators to wait. We're ready now."

Platform Overview
FLEXembly operates out of Kinetyc's 110,000-square-foot facility in Wixom, Michigan, and features:
• Flexible U.S. Assembly Cells — Currently configured at 2,500 SF with 7 stations, scalable to 10x or more to meet demand surges
• High-Mix Production Architecture — Line-balanced process flow with MES-based digital work instructions and full configuration control, enabling rapid model changeover across multiple UAS platforms
• Integrated End-of-Line Testing — In-process testing loops and a dedicated test flight cage ensure quality validation before pack-out
• Additive Manufacturing & Tooling — On-site Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), FDM, and extrusion capabilities, plus injection molding support (32 presses, 180T-2,500T) and Kern 800 laser cutting
• Automated Pack-Out — Streamlined kitting-to-shipment workflow designed for production-rate output
• Production Capacity — 20,000 to 60,000+ units per year, depending on bill-of-materials complexity and operating pattern
• Ready for deployment NOW

Compliance-First Manufacturing
Kinetyc has invested early and deliberately in the compliance architecture that defense and critical-infrastructure customers require:
• ISO 9001 Certified
• AS9100 Certification in progress (expected 2026)
• CMMC-Compliant IT Systems
• NDAA-Aligned U.S. Manufacturing
• ITAR Registration submitted, with approval anticipated Q2 2026
• Full Traceability via deployed PICO Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• In-House Supply Chain Team for component sourcing and vendor management

For more information, please visit www.kinetyc.com.

About Kinetyc
Part of the Voltava Family of companies, Kinetyc was Founded in 2024 and is headquartered in Wixom, Michigan. Kinetyc is a U.S.-based contract manufacturer built for the next generation of advanced products and systems. With execution experience spanning automotive, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), unmanned systems, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), industrial equipment and beyond, Kinetyc is product-agnostic by design — partnering with innovators across industries to bring complex hardware from prototype to production. The company's mission is simple: help innovators scale reliably, securely, and compliantly — when it matters most. Learn more at www.kinetyc.com.