{"id":80923,"date":"2026-02-08T07:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/890455959"},"modified":"2026-02-08T07:13:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T10:13:52","slug":"pandemic-fosters-high-tech-startup-in-hudson-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/pandemic-fosters-high-tech-startup-in-hudson-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Pandemic fosters high-tech startup in Hudson Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE \u2013 While in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean and James Cerven were busy tinkering in their garage with a $7,000 milling machine. So, what was originally a pandemic project eventually evolved into Cerven Solutions<\/a>, a contract manufacturer specializing in high-complexity and small-scale components serving high-stakes industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we got the machine, we were kind of like, oh, this is, like, really expensive because we need all these other sort of tools to actually make things work. So we kind of just decided, like, we should turn this into a business and see if we can make money doing this.\u201d James said, explaining how they had the idea to turn their hobby into a business. The leap turned out to be work for the brothers because in just over five years, they have gone from a residential garage to professional facility in Poughkeepsie, all while in their 20s. The Cervens believe their youth is also an advantage when it comes to their business. \u201cWe\u2019re both in our 20s. We really have nothing to lose. Go forward, take the jump, and, like, try and make it work,\u201d James remarked.<\/span><\/p>\n

A distinct aspect of Cerven Solutions is a lack of traditional machining background in such a long-standing industry, though Sean Cerven sees it as another advantage. \u201cBy coming at it with a totally fresh set of eyes, we have no preconceived notions and not knowing what\u2019s good or bad. So, a lot of that naivety has been helpful.\u201d Cerven Solutions defines itself as a digital-first shop, a rarity in an industry they describe as behind the times, where they could run machines nearly ten times faster than veterans suggested was possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rather than attempting to be a general-purpose shop for every client, the two invested in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to digitally simulate every cut before it is made, 5-axis Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to execute the CAM\u2019s program, and robotics to produce a high volume of intricate parts. They also win clients by going where other shops won\u2019t, such as using notoriously difficult metals such as titanium while also sticking to basic materials like aluminum.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the high-tech facility, the brothers are candid about the reality of building an industrial startup from scratch. They\u2019ve learned that as business owners, work never truly stops. \u201cYou\u2019re in Iceland on vacation, looking at a waterfall, but all you\u2019re thinking about is why a machine back in Poughkeepsie is misbehaving,\u201d Sean said, recalling his own experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reflecting on the process of scaling up Cerven Solutions, James explained \u201cWe just thought it\u2019d be a good idea and we were horribly mistaken. If I knew how painful it would be, I would never have done this, but we were too dumb to not.\u201d Though there have been struggles, the two always saw the challenges as learning experiences. \u201cI would say the entirety of everything we did was trial and error\u2026 the biggest lessons were from blunders but the only thing you can do is learn from them,\u201d James added.<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking towards the future, the brothers plan to go with the flow as they chase high-end certifications to earn more opportunities to work for premier clients. \u201cI\u2019m not really looking at anything too specific, like, oh, I want this building in five years,\u201d James said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to hold our standards and I have no doubts that if we hold those standards and we work hard, whatever it looks like in five to ten years will be more than I ever dreamed it would,\u201d he continued. For Sean and James, the future of Cerven Solutions isn\u2019t about the size of the shop, but the height of the bar they\u2019ve set for themselves and a relentless commitment to quality are the ultimate tools for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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