NISKAYUNA, NY— GE Aerospace researchers have developed a generative AI-powered design tool capable of producing preliminary hypersonic ramjet engine layouts in seconds, significantly reducing early-stage aerospace engineering design cycles.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in May at its fastest pace in four years as companies increased inventories ahead of potential supply disruptions and rising costs tied to the war with Iran, according to S&P Global data.
MACON, Ga.— Unified Legacy plans to invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, Ga., expanding domestic production capacity for the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors while creating 500 jobs over the next several years.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — FANUC Corp. is collaborating with Google to advance “physical AI” capabilities in industrial robots, combining FANUC’s automation systems with Google’s artificial intelligence technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing applications.
LARGO, Fla. — Collins Aerospace is investing $26.5 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Largo to increase production capacity for commercial aviation radar systems and defense-related security technologies.
BOCA RATON, FL—Engineers at Florida Atlantic University have developed a remote manufacturing system that allows people to perform tasks and operate production equipment from anywhere.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Artec 3D and Pelf Infotech have introduced the Artec Jet mobile SLAM LiDAR platform in India, targeting industrial mapping, plant digitization and digital twin applications across manufacturing and engineering environments.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Supplier relations improved for all six major North American automakers in 2026 despite tariff pressures and electric vehicle cost challenges, according to Plante Moran’s annual Working Relations Index study.