R&D Machine

R&D Machine builds flight-critical parts on multi-axis platforms for aerospace, defense, and space programs. Founded in 1992, the company has spent more than three decades building parts where accuracy, documentation, and process control matter from the first setup to final inspection. Justin Kovscek serves as Vice President and General Manager.

The facility is especially strong in aluminum aerospace components, complex geometries, and parts that require careful machining strategy, including flight system housings, structural components, and space-related parts that need repeatable accuracy across demanding production requirements. One of R&D Machine’s components is currently operating on NASA’s InSight Mars lander, a level of application that reflects the facility’s focus on precision, process control, and reliability.

Since joining the Compass Precision platform in April 2022, R&D Machine has continued to expand its capabilities. The addition of the Okuma Multus w/Robot gave the shop multi-tasking mill-turn capability with automated loading, reducing setups, limiting part handling, and supporting longer production runs with consistent output. As part of the Compass Precision platform, R&D Machine gives customers the aerospace focus of a dedicated specialist backed by the broader capacity, shared systems, and coordinated support of a multi-site manufacturing platform.