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Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable to Tackle Workforce, Automation, and Supply Chain Resilience- Discussion topics: Workforce development, supply chain resilience, automation, smart factory technology, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiative...
Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable Set for October 28- Core topics: Workforce development, supply chain resilience, automation, smart factory technology, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives. - P...
Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable Set for October 28, With BIG DAISHOWA's Michael Herman Among Speakers- Discussion topics: The webinar will cover workforce development, supply chain resilience, automation, smart factory technology, operational efficiency, and su...
Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable Set for October 28, Featuring BIG DAISHOWA's Michael Herman- Core topics: Workforce development, supply chain resilience, automation, smart factory technology, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiatives. - F...
Leaders in Manufacturing Roundtable to Tackle Workforce, Supply Chain, and Smart Factory Challenges on October 28- Discussion topics: Workforce development, supply chain resilience, automation, smart factory technology, operational efficiency, and sustainability initiative...
EMUGE-FRANKEN USA Opens Its Doors for Manufacturing Day 2026- Hands-on exposure: Attendees toured the facility, watched a live CNC machining demonstration transforming raw material into finished components, and saw the u...
NASA backs Embry-Riddle push for AI-ready aerospace engineers- Funding path: NASA selected an Arizona initiative for $300,000 in AI aerospace workforce funding, within a $600,000 grant administered by the University of Ar...
NASA Backs Embry-Riddle's Push to Build an AI-Ready Aerospace Workforce- Funding structure: NASA selected an Arizona initiative for $300,000 in AI-driven aerospace education funding to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, part of ...
NASA-Funded Initiative Puts Embry-Riddle at the Front of AI Workforce Development- Funding structure: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University receives $300,000 as part of a $600,000 NASA grant to the Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium, funding...
Aerospace Outlook Event to Tackle Backlogs, Labor Strain, and Defense Pressure- Commercial backlog strain: A combined backlog exceeding 17,000 aircraft has created a 12-year delivery queue for Airbus and Boeing. - Business aviation resili...
Aerospace Outlook: Record Demand Meets a 12-Year Delivery Queue- Commercial backlog: A backlog exceeding 17,000 aircraft gives Airbus and Boeing a 12-year delivery queue, worsened by engine durability issues and tier-suppli...
High Demand, Tight Resources: Aerospace Outlook Event Set for October 14, 2026- Commercial backlog strain: A combined backlog exceeding 17,000 aircraft leaves Airbus and Boeing with a 12-year delivery queue. - Business aviation strength: ...
GE Aerospace Commits $225M to Modernize Niskayuna Research Center- Major capital commitment: GE Aerospace is investing $225M to modernize its Research Center in Niskayuna, New York, a technology development hub with over 75 y...
Great Lakes Science Center Draws 500+ Students for Manufacturing Day in Cleveland- Event scale: More than 500 students from 22 area schools attended Manufacturing Day at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 2. - Indu...
EAA Aviation Foundation Opens 2026-2027 Scholarship Applications- Applications open: The EAA Aviation Foundation scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are now open via the EAA website. - Key dates: The application...
Aerospace Industry Outlook – Fall 2026: Aboulafia to Break Down OEM Production Rates and Tier Supplier Expectations- Core topics: How aerospace OEMs will keep up with production rate plans, what tier suppliers should expect, and the economy's impact on forecasts. - Speaker c...
Collins Aerospace Wins ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year Award at IMTS 2026- Award winner: Collins Aerospace won the ZOLLER Toolroom of the Year Award at IMTS 2026 in Chicago, recognized for efficiency, precision, and digitalization in...
AirMaster's Young Engineers Return to IMTS, Still Building on a Passion for Manufacturing- Garage-built aircraft: Haimer's twin children and two neighbor boys spent a summer building the Optima 621 under the company name AirMaster. - Magazines as ma...
America Makes Brings '3D Printing for Drones' to High School Students in 5 States- Program scope: America Makes is launching "3D Printing for Drones" experiences for high school students in five states — Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alabama, a...
America Makes Brings "3D Printing for Drones" to High School Students in 5 States for National Manufacturing Day- Nationwide rollout: America Makes is launching "3D Printing for Drones" experiences for high school students in 5 states — Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Alabama,...
GKN Aerospace Unveils UAV Demonstrator Less Than a Year After Program Launch- Rapid milestone: GKN Aerospace unveiled its UAV demonstrator less than a year after launching the program with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FM...
GKN Aerospace Goes From Concept to UAV Demonstrator in Under a Year- Rapid reveal: GKN Aerospace unveiled its UAV demonstrator less than a year after launching a collaborative program with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administr...
Quickparts Commits Nearly $6 Million to Aerospace and Defense Additive Capacity- Capacity investment: Quickparts announced its second major capacity investment in 18 months, totaling nearly $6 million for its Seattle Aerospace & Defense Ce...
Quickparts Commits Nearly $6 Million to Scale Space and Defense Additive Manufacturing- Capital commitment: Quickparts announced its second major capacity investment in 18 months, totaling nearly $6 million for its Seattle Aerospace & Defense Cen...
Manufacturing Wellness Report: Industry Scores 49 out of 100 as Tools Outpace Habits- Data gaps persist: Nearly one in four organizations have no access to manufacturing or process-related data, and almost half lack a clear understanding of tea...
Sandvik Coromant's First Manufacturing Wellness Report: Strong Foundations, Uneven Execution- Industry benchmark: Sandvik Coromant's first Manufacturing Wellness Report scored nearly 1,000 manufacturers at 49 out of 100 overall, reflecting strong found...
Manufacturing Wellness Score of 49: Industry Has the Tools, Not Yet the Habits- Data visibility gap: Nearly one in four organizations have no access to manufacturing or process-related data, and almost half lack clear understanding of tea...
Manufacturers Score 49 Out of 100 on Wellness — Tools Are There, Habits Are Not- Industry benchmark: Sandvik Coromant's first Manufacturing Wellness Report scores nearly 1,000 global manufacturers at 49 out of 100 overall, measured against...
NOEMI Aerospace Taps Syensqo Composites for All-Electric Amphibious Seaplane- Materials partnership: Syensqo has been selected by NOEMI Aerospace as materials partner for an all-electric amphibious aircraft targeting the world's first c...
IMTS 2026 Conference to Tackle Conversational AI on the Shop Floor- Conference session: The IMTS 2026 Conference session on connecting manufacturing equipment to AI chat agents is set for September 17 at 9:00 A.M. in IMTS52 Ro...
IMTS 2026 Conference: Bringing Conversational AI to the Manufacturing Floor- Conference focus: The IMTS 2026 Conference session covers connecting manufacturing equipment to AI chat agents, scheduled for September 17 at 9:00 A.M. in IMT...
IMTS 2026: Scanology to Present Integrated 3D Scanning for Metrology-Grade Inspection and Reverse Engineering- Session on the calendar: "Precision Redefined: Integrated 3D Scanning Solutions for Metrology-Grade Inspection and Reverse Engineering" takes place Thursday, ...
Muratec USA brings ‘Automation for All’ to IMTS 2026With live, integrated automation Muratec’s Job Shop gives visitors a hands-on experience of manufacturing automation in action.
Muratec USA Bets Big on Hands-On Automation at IMTS 2026- Interactive demo: Muratec's Job Shop will run interconnected machines producing custom flashlights and screwdrivers, with visitors able to load parts and oper...
Microscreen Opens Oxford, Connecticut Facility with 24-Hour SMT Stencil Turnaround- Fast turnaround: The facility manufactures SMT stencils with a 24-hour turnaround, with one day ground shipping available to customers from Maine to Philadelp...
Mitsubishi Electric US Industrial Automation to Demonstrate Connected Automation Ecosystem at IMTS 2026- Event details: Mitsubishi Electric US Industrial Automation exhibits at IMTS 2026, September 14-19 in Chicago, at Booth #338136 in the South Hall. - Connected...
LimitlessCNC’s David Priev to present AI Machinist on September 14- Fragmented workflows: CNC programming, inspection, and manufacturability analysis remain manual and dependent on scarce expertise, while CAM, CMM, and DFM ope...
IMTS 2026: LimitlessCNC to Present "AI Machinist" for End-to-End CNC, CMM, and DFM Automation- Session details: David Priev, CEO of LimitlessCNC, presents "The First AI Machinist" at IMTS 2026 on Monday, September 14, at 1:15 P.M. in IMTS08 Room W192-B....
Binder Jet Metal Printing: A Maturing Technology for High-Volume Production- Maturing Technology: Binder Jet Metal Printing (BJT) is gaining prominence as a leading sinter-based additive manufacturing process for mass production. - Pro...
Cirrus Aircraft Expands Grand Forks Facility to Boost Production and Innovation- Expanded Facility: Cirrus Aircraft has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota, adding more than 30,000 square feet. - Optimize...
Greno Industries Renews AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 Certifications- Recertification completed: Greno Industries has renewed its AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, with the process completed by DQS Inc. - Certificati...
Firefly Aerospace to fly Zeno Power's radioisotope heater through the lunar night- Commercial agreement: Firefly Aerospace announced a commercial payload agreement with Zeno Power Systems to fly the Survive-the-Night Package on a Blue Ghost ...
Firefly Aerospace, Zeno Power Systems to Demonstrate Radioisotope Heating Through the Lunar Night- Commercial agreement: Firefly Aerospace and Zeno Power Systems signed a commercial payload agreement to fly the Survive-the-Night Package on a Blue Ghost luna...
Metalworking machinery orders set a record first half in 2026- Record value: First-half 2026 metalworking machinery orders were the strongest since USMTO data began in 1998. - June surge: Orders totaled 672.7 million in J...
US Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Half-Year Record in 2026- June momentum: Orders hit $672.7 million in June 2026, up 15.6% from May and 56.8% from June 2025. - Value over volume: The number of machines ordered fell 2....
IMTS 2026 Conference to Tackle Femto-Second Laser Micromachining on the Shop Floor- Session details: The IMTS 2026 Conference presentation on femto-second laser micromachining runs Tuesday, September 15 at 3:15 P.M. in IMTS32 Room W193-B. - P...
Heart Aerospace's X1 Takes Flight: Largest Battery-Electric Aircraft Yet Logs 27-Minute Sortie- Flight details: Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator flew on August 12, 2026, at Plattsburgh International Airport, lasting 27 minutes and reaching 1,100ft above...
Lights-Out Manufacturing Without the Robot: IMTS 2026 Session Makes the Case for In-Spindle Automation- Session details: "Lights-Out Manufacturing Without the Robot" runs Monday, September 14 at 2:15 P.M. in IMTS10 Room W193-A at the IMTS 2026 Conference. - Core...
IMTS 2026 Conference: Lights-Out Manufacturing Without the Robot: Practical Engineering Lessons from In-Spindle AutomationLearn about in-spindle automation as a simple, lower-cost alternative to full robotic automation.
Lights-Out Manufacturing Without the Robot: In-Spindle Automation Takes the Stage at IMTS 2026- Session details: The IMTS 2026 Conference session on in-spindle automation runs Monday, September 14 at 2:15 P.M. in IMTS10 Room W193-A. - Middle-ground optio...
Archer's Strategic Acquisition of Boeing's Subsidiaries to Shape Future of Aerospace and Defense- Strategic Acquisition: Archer acquires Boeing's Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu to enhance its aerospace and defense capabilities. - Combined Expertise: The ac...
IMTS 2026 Conference to Tackle Shop Floor Bottlenecks with MES-Driven Visibility- Session details: IMTS 2026 presentation on MES-driven shop floor performance runs Thursday, September 17, 9:00 A.M. in IMTS53 Room W192-B. - Core premise: An ...
In Aerospace's AI Race, Control of Data Matters More Than Deployment Speed- AI's aerospace footprint: AI is transforming design, building, inspection, maintenance, and support, with early adopters gaining shorter development timelines...
The Aerospace AI Race Is Really About Data Control- AI's growing footprint: AI is changing how aerospace companies design, build, inspect, maintain, and support products, with early adopters gaining shorter dev...
Dover Precision Components Opens Innovation Lab Services to OEMs and End Users- Service launch: Dover Precision Components is offering advanced product and material testing capabilities to OEMs and end users. - Core services: Offerings in...
Asperion Aerospace Launches as Aerospace & Defense Growth PlatformAsperion Aerospace LLC has announced its launch as an aerospace and defense growth platform, designed to support the expansion of specialized businesses through...
IMTS 2026: Automated Calibration Moves Precision Off the Critical Path in Additive Manufacturing- Session details: The IMTS 2026 Conference talk on automated calibration and feature-level correction takes place September 16 at 11:00 A.M. in Room W192-B (IM...
SMW Autoblok’s Larry Robbins to headline August 20 Manufacturing Lunch + Learn- Core topics: The event will cover the future of workholding and rapidly advancing automation technology. - Host role: The event is hosted by SMW Autoblok’s La...
GKN Aerospace Commits $16 Million to Triple North Charlestown Facility, Adds Compressor Blade and Vane Production Cell- Capital commitment: GKN Aerospace is investing $16 million in its North Charlestown, New Hampshire facility. - Physical growth: The expansion adds approximate...
GKN Aerospace Invests $16 Million to Triple New Hampshire Engine Component Facility- Capital commitment: GKN Aerospace is investing $16 million in its North Charlestown, New Hampshire facility. - Physical expansion: The project adds approximat...
GKN Aerospace Delivers Flight-Ready Structures for UK's First CCA Prototype- Full prototype integration: GKN Aerospace completed engineering, manufacture, and integration of flight-ready components for Brontanax, the UK's first CCA pro...
IMTS 2026 Conference Puts OT Security Basics at the Center of Manufacturing Risk- Conference timing: IMTS 2026 Conference session is set for September 17 at 10:00 A.M. in IMTS57 Room W194-A. - Core gap: AMDT’s US OT Security Landscape study...
Assembly Simulation Takes Center Stage at IMTS 2026 Conference- Conference focus: The IMTS 2026 Conference spotlights Assembly Simulation as a critical enabler of cost reduction, dimensional quality improvement, and launch...
Revitalizing Aging Machine Tools: A Repeatable Modernization Methodology at IMTS 2026- Session details: IMTS 2026 Conference presentation on modernizing essential manufacturing assets, September 14 at 3:15 P.M. in IMTS13 Room W192-A. - Core chal...
Pratt & Whitney Puts 3D-Printed TJ150 Engine Through Demonstration Testing- Demonstration milestone: Pratt & Whitney announced successful completion of demonstration testing for its additively manufactured TJ150 engine at the Farnboro...
Pratt & Whitney Tests 3D-Printed TJ150 Engine With Nearly 60% Additive Content- Demonstration milestone: Pratt & Whitney announced successful completion of testing for its additively manufactured TJ150 engine at the Farnborough Internatio...
Vertical Aerospace Sets First Public eVTOL Flights for Farnborough International Airshow- Show first: Vertical Aerospace plans the first public eVTOL demonstration flights at the Farnborough International Airshow, July 20-24, 2026. - Program progre...
Marotta Controls Unveils New Center of Excellence for Power and Actuation Systems- New Facility Opening: Marotta Controls has opened a new Center of Excellence in Parsippany, New Jersey, for its Power and Actuation Systems. - Consolidated Op...
Marotta Controls opens Parsippany Center of Excellence for Power and Actuation Systems- Consolidated operations: Marotta Controls now houses engineering, development, manufacturing, assembly, and testing in a single Parsippany, New Jersey facilit...
Marotta Controls Unveils New Power and Actuation Systems Center of Excellence in Parsippany- New Facility Opening: Marotta Controls has opened a new Center of Excellence for Power and Actuation Systems in Parsippany, New Jersey. - Consolidated Operati...
Domestic High-Purity Vanadium Production: A Crucial Pillar for Aerospace-Grade Titanium Alloys- **Situation:** The domestic aerospace industry relies on high-purity vanadium for manufacturing titanium alloys, with only one domestic producer. - **Action:*...
Havre de Grace Groundbreaking Signals Major Boost for Aerospace Composites Manufacturing- Problem: The aerospace industry faces a rising demand for advanced composites, challenging traditional manufacturing facilities to increase production while m...
Surface Energy Measurement and Digital Process Control: A New Era in Manufacturing Quality and Scalability- Problem: Traditional manufacturing methods struggle to maintain high quality while scaling production efficiently, particularly in industries where surface pr...
Blue Ghost Lunar Mission Receives $144 Million Boost for Accelerated Development- Problem: The need for accelerated lunar exploration and the challenges of developing a reliable lunar lander. - Solution: Firefly Aerospace receives $144 mill...
Implementing Bounded AI in Manufacturing: A Case Study in Real-World Applications- Problem: Traditional AI systems lack the precision and predictability required in manufacturing environments, leading to potential safety hazards and producti...
Electrostatic-Dissipative Polymers Revolutionize Additive Manufacturing- Problem: Static electricity build-up in additive manufacturing causes material clumping, inconsistent layer deposition, and machinery damage. - Solution: Impl...
Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Rising Insert Prices and Material Costs: A Case Study in Manufacturing Resilience- Problem: Rising insert prices (15%) and fluctuating material costs (20%) are squeezing profit margins and challenging competitiveness in manufacturing. - Solu...
Physical AI: Revolutionizing Automation in Manufacturing- Problem: Traditional automation systems are too rigid and struggle to adapt to dynamic manufacturing environments, leading to inefficiencies and higher costs....
Rocket Lab and Iridium Forge Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Space Applications- Problem: Disconnect between launch services and satellite operations in the space industry. - Solution: Strategic partnership between Rocket Lab and Iridium t...
AeroTech Innovations Soars to Global Leadership in Aerospace and Defense- Problem: AeroTech Innovations faced the challenge of balancing technological innovation with market consolidation in the competitive aerospace and defense sec...
GE Aerospace Unveils the GE9X, the World’s Largest and Most Powerful Jet Engine, on the National Mall- Problem: The aviation industry required a new jet engine that could balance power, efficiency, and environmental concerns. - Solution: GE Aerospace developed ...