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How Antron Engineering is developing local manufacturing talent BELLINGHAM, Mass.—For many manufacturers, workforce development has become one of the industry’s biggest challenges. At Antron Engineering & Machine in Bellingham, Massachusetts, one solution has been...

The company’s new offering combines fastener installation, automatic feeding, application-specific tooling, and robotic part handling in a coordinated, turnkey system. SAN CARLOS, Calif.—Manufacturers looking to automate fastener installation often need more than an...

The 20-year direct loan commitment from the Office of Strategic Capital reflects strategic support for domestic production of advanced permanent magnets, the company said. MINNEAPOLIS—Permanent magnets are essential components in defense systems, data centers,...

MCLEAN, Va.— New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $672.7 million in June 2026. The new orders represent a 15.6 percent...

MCLEAN, Va.—On the heels of setting a half-year record at the end of June, new orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $605.8 million in July...

CHICAGO—MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), an institute of Manufacturing USA, announced in August that it was awarded a total of $67 million from the U.S. Department of War to support nine new projects that build on the institute’s ongoing work to modernize the Organic...

BERLIN, Conn.—Construction and refurbishment are moving forward as the future home of Solar Atmospheres Connecticut continues to take shape. Several vacuum furnaces have been set in place, the office areas are nearing completion, and work is actively progressing on...

According to HII, its partnership with Bayou Metals is essential to delivering capability at speed and scale. SLIDELL, La.—Military shipbuilder HII reported in July that Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing (Bayou Metals), a strategic partner in the serial...

The growth projection is supported by demand for aerospace applications, lightweighting trends, and digital foundry transformation, according to a report by Future Market Insights. NEWARK, Del.—The global investment casting market is projected to grow from USD 19.1...

One of the company’s key strengths is its ability to develop proprietary processes that address common heat-treating challenges and improve overall product performance. By Mark Shortt HIGH POINT, N.C.—American Metal Treating Inc. (AMT) is an ISO9001:2015 certified,...

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C.—Last December, Torque Capital Group announced its acquisition of Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions (JGMS) from Joe Gibbs Racing. Following the transaction, Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions rebranded as JGA Space & Defense (JGA), reflecting its...

The expansion will offer roughly 270,000 square feet of manufacturing space, built to support more than 40 large-format metal additive manufacturing systems initially, with capacity to scale beyond 100 systems as demand grows. FREMONT, Calif.—Metal additive...

Incodema3D has developed a strong reputation within the defense and aerospace ecosystems for its ability to produce complex, high-performance metal components that cannot be replicated efficiently by traditional manufacturing processes. INDIANAPOLIS—Private investment...

The project is said to demonstrate SAFE Structure Designs’ capabilities in engineering, manufacturing, marine construction, and field installation services that support critical infrastructure, maritime operations, and government customers throughout the U.S. NEW PORT...

Energetics Technology Center (ETC) and Applied Research Associates (ARA) will serve as the inaugural tenants and partners at ACMI’s Maryland Energetics Innovation Hub. INDIAN HEAD, Md.—The American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) broke ground in May...