ROBOTICS

GrayMatter Robotics to Develop AI-powered Robotic Finishing System to Fix Defects on Transparent Materials The company was awarded an SBIR Direct-to-Phase II Contract by the Department of Air Force innovation arm to develop the system.  CARSON, Calif.—In aerospace...

Can We Hit Goals for Reshoring American Manufacturing?

“Even without a surge in reshoring, 2.1 million manufacturing jobs are forecast to go unfilled by 2030.” — June 2025 Reshoring Survey Report by Harry Moser and Kathy N. Anemogiannis By Miles Parker, Founder, Parker Group I have written about, listened to, and...

High Performance Coatings Bring Out the Best in Metal Parts

Orion Industries uses robotic equipment to hold tight tolerances on coatings that improve the performance of parts in extreme temperatures and environments. By Mark Langlois Orion Industries is a 60-year-old high-performance coating company that got its start in the...