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Isembard Opens London Factory Making Components for Rockets, Drones and Humanoid Robots

Isembard, an automated manufacturing startup, has opened a factory in Southwark, London, that it says is the largest in the UK capital since World War II. The plant makes components for rockets, satellites, drones and humanoid robots, and is staffed by veterans, Amazon alumni and a former VC.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-09 14:41

The factory houses a handful of machines that make components for rockets and satellites, drones and humanoid robots. Sifted reported that the startup is turning veterans, Amazon alumni and an ex-VC into factory owners.

The building's previous use was for last-mile logistics. It now contains manufacturing equipment for advanced components.

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Isembard, an automated manufacturing startup, has opened a factory in Southwark, London, that it claims is the largest in the UK capital since World War II. The plant produces components for rockets, satellites, drones and humanoid robots. The startup is led by a mix of veterans, former Amazon employees and a former venture capitalist.