Welding Smarter, Not Harder: Meet Jeevy, the AI Fabrication Contractor
In highly specialized fields like aerospace, fusion energy, or advanced manufacturing, sourcing precision-welded assemblies is a daunting challenge. Projects depend on timely delivery, impeccable quality, and full traceability—yet many contractors still rely on outdated workflows and manual processes. Smaller weld shops, while more cost-effective, often lack the infrastructure to meet rigorous technical and quality standards. The result? Delays, rework, quality issues, and massive inefficiencies.
Jeevy Fabrication was born out of this frustration. Founder Jeevesh Konuru, a former engineer at SpaceX, faced firsthand the challenge of getting critical hardware built correctly and on time. Whether it was water contamination in cryogenic systems or poorly documented parts, the recurring issues pointed to a systemic problem: lack of intelligent coordination and quality assurance in outsourced fabrication. Jeevy Fabrication exists to bridge that gap by combining AI-powered software with a vetted network of fabrication shops, delivering enterprise-level project control at the price of outsourcing.
How Does Jeevy Fabrication Use AI to Streamline Weld Fabrication?
At the heart of Jeevy Fabrication is a sophisticated AI-driven platform that radically simplifies and accelerates the fabrication process. Traditional welding contractors spend around 9 hours processing a single drawing, with only a 10% chance of winning the bid. This inefficiency is unsustainable, especially for small shops with limited engineering bandwidth.
Jeevy’s platform slashes bid and scheduling time by over 80%. It automatically reads manufacturing drawings, converts them into a detailed bill of materials (BOM), and creates a resource-loaded, high-fidelity schedule tailored to the project’s requirements. This eliminates the risk of human error and ensures the work is broken down into manageable, accurate tasks, ready for execution.
Beyond just preparation, Jeevy’s system maintains quality control throughout the lifecycle of the project. From material traceability to real-time updates and photo documentation, every stage is visible and accountable. In effect, the company acts as both a digital general contractor and a technology partner, ensuring precision and predictability from start to finish.
What Makes Jeevy Different from Traditional EPC Contractors?
EPC—short for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction—has traditionally been a manual, paper-heavy domain. Jeevy turns this on its head by digitizing and automating the core workflows that underpin weld fabrication.
Unlike traditional contractors, Jeevy is not just a matchmaker between clients and shops. It owns the entire job from procurement to delivery. This end-to-end accountability ensures that timelines are met, quality standards are upheld, and clients are never in the dark. Clients interact with a single, unified interface where they can submit purchase requests, view schedules, track milestones, access essential documents, and even receive photo updates in real time.
Meanwhile, fabrication shops in Jeevy’s network gain a competitive advantage. Freed from the administrative burden of quoting and scheduling, they can focus on high-quality execution. The steady inflow of work and intelligent scheduling tools help optimize shop capacity and profitability, creating a win-win environment for both clients and suppliers.
Who Are the Founders Behind Jeevy Fabrication?
Jeevy Fabrication is the brainchild of brothers Jeevesh and Vinay Konuru—engineers, innovators, and lifelong collaborators. The idea of building a business together has been brewing since childhood, fueled by dinner-table conversations with their entrepreneurial father.
Jeevesh Konuru (Jeevs) cut his teeth at SpaceX, where he led a team of engineers building complex cryogenic systems for the Starship launch site in South Texas. At the peak of intense project surges, he managed both engineers and large welding teams. His firsthand experience dealing with outsourced fabricators—and the catastrophic risks of errors—was the catalyst for Jeevy.
Vinay Konuru brings deep technical expertise in energy systems and software development. A Princeton alum with experience in electrical engineering and computer science, Vinay worked at Rondo Energy on energy grid optimization and helped close multi-million dollar project deals. His academic accolades include winning the top prize at Princeton Research Day for a desktop direct air carbon capture system.
Together, the Konuru brothers blend hardware expertise, software innovation, and operational grit into a unified vision: revolutionize the way complex welded components are sourced, built, and delivered.
How Does Jeevy Support Its Fabrication Network?
Jeevy doesn’t just serve its customers—it empowers its network of weld shops. These small to mid-size fabricators are often skilled but under-leveraged, losing countless hours on unfruitful bids or falling short on project execution due to a lack of tools and data.
By using Jeevy’s software, shops get access to:
- Automated bid generation
- Intelligent scheduling
- Pre-processed work packages
- Real-time communication and updates
- Consistent workflow from a trusted source
This allows them to increase their win rate, reduce downtime, and confidently take on more sophisticated jobs without growing overhead. Jeevy essentially provides the digital infrastructure these shops need to compete in high-stakes, precision-critical industries.
What Kind of Clients Does Jeevy Serve?
Jeevy is purpose-built for high-performance engineering organizations working in cutting-edge industries. Whether it’s rockets to Mars, fusion reactors, or industrial-scale batteries, these companies depend on precision weld fabrication to function—and they can’t afford delays or defects.
Clients who work with Jeevy benefit from:
- Single-point purchasing and vendor management
- Predictable schedules with fewer surprises
- Complete documentation and material traceability
- Real-time transparency with visual updates
- High QA standards at cost-effective pricing
In essence, Jeevy delivers the peace of mind of in-house fabrication, without the overhead.
What’s Next for Jeevy Fabrication?
Jeevy Fabrication is just getting started. With backing from Y Combinator and a growing roster of clients and fabrication partners, the company is scaling fast. The founders are investing in expanding their network of shops, enhancing their AI capabilities, and integrating additional features for project management and quality assurance.
As the demand for high-quality, on-time manufacturing grows—especially in climate tech, space, and defense—Jeevy is uniquely positioned to become the go-to platform for AI-powered fabrication.
Their goal is not only to fix a broken system but to create an entirely new standard—one where even the smallest shop can compete at the highest level, and even the most complex assemblies can be delivered with simplicity and confidence.
Why Does Jeevy Matter?
Jeevy Fabrication is more than a tech-enabled contractor—it’s a blueprint for the future of manufacturing. At a time when supply chains are under stress and precision matters more than ever, Jeevy brings discipline, automation, and transparency to a domain long overdue for transformation.
By blending real-world experience with cutting-edge technology, Jeevy is closing the gap between quality and affordability, proving that AI isn’t just for white-collar tasks or digital products, but a game-changer for the metal, welds, and assemblies that make the physical world move forward.