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Symmetry, a  partner to leading medical device manufacturers worldwide, said the acquisition expands its precision laser cutting and lean manufacturing capabilities. DAVIS, Calif.—Symmetry Laser, a provider of precision laser cutting services for the medical device...

OSHKOSH, Wis.—Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation company, recently announced a public-private partnership agreement with Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) in support of advanced manufacturing, materiel support, and the Digital Manufacturing Exchange (DMX),...

The certification signals the company’s readiness to securely support sensitive design data across mission-critical defense programs. LOS ANGELES—Machina Labs, developer of an agile, advanced manufacturing platform that leverages AI and robotics, recently received...

The acquisition is reported to include all of Spirit’s Boeing-related commercial operations, including fuselages for the 737 program and major structures for the 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner. ARLINGTON, Va.—Global aerospace company Boeing announced in December that it...

The startup’s focus is on building rapidly certifiable systems to redefine the economics of aerospace manufacturing. TORRANCE, Calif.—Aerospace and defense component supplier Salient Motion is an aerospace technology company focused on developing modular,...

The acquisition is reported to expand Ajax Defense’s manufacturing capabilities for the aerospace and defense industry. DAYTON, Ohio—Ajax Defense, Inc., a veteran-owned small business holding company focused on strengthening critical U.S. defense supply chains,...

The acquisition expands Threadlock’s U.S. aerospace and defense precision manufacturing network. ST. LOUIS—Threadlock Precision, a growing operator of U.S.-based precision manufacturing companies that serve the aerospace and defense industries, reported that it...

TEMPE, Ariz.—Arxis, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, recently acquired Micro-Tronics, Inc. (MTI), a provider of engineered, mission-critical elastomeric and metallic components for commercial aerospace and defense applications, according to a...

The company’s development of an industrial robotics platform can benefit from EV manufacturer Rivian’s electro-mechanical engineering expertise and substantial production data. PALO ALTO, Calif.—Mind Robotics was founded in 2025 to address a structural gap with...

PENCOM’s new system is reported to dramatically improve throughput and minimize changeover downtime. SAN CARLOS, Calif.—PENCOM, a manufacturer of precision fasteners and fastening systems,  recently introduced the latest innovation in its Fastener Insertion...

The acquisition expands Becklin Holdings’ portfolio to include an ISO-compliant company recognized for high-quality work across the defense, automotive, and marine industries. GRANTS PASS, Ore.—Becklin Holdings stated in a news release that it acquired Stubborn Mule...

A $1.25 billion-plus company investment is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs, dramatically expand domestic manufacturing capacity, and strengthen America’s supply chain independence. NORTHLAKE, Texas—MP Materials Corp. has selected a 120‑acre site in Northlake...

The developer of unmanned systems said the new site will strengthen collaboration across advanced technology ecosystems and support long-term growth. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Mach Industries, a defense manufacturing company that develops advanced unmanned systems,...

The company said it plans to expand steel frames manufacturing capacity in the Southeast U.S. FREMONT, Calif.—Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker), a provider of intelligent power generation technology and products for solar power plants, reported in February that it...

Power delivery is slated to begin in 2026, with 2 gigawatts (GW) online in 2027. IRVING, Texas—In late January, American Intelligence & Power Corporation (AIP Corp), Caterpillar Inc., and Boyd CAT announced a strategic alliance and execution of a purchase...