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MILWAUKEE—Cybersecurity has become a critical issue for all manufacturers today, according to a new report from Rockwell Automation Inc. 

CHICAGO—Astro Mechanica’s Duality™ engine uses a hybrid-electric design that adapts across flight profiles—functioning as a turbofan at low speeds, a turbojet at near-supersonic speeds, and a ramjet at Mach 3+. This flexibility addresses the biggest challenge of supersonic travel: fuel efficiency. The company’s design could enable transpacific supersonic flights, with early applications in defense, cargo, and orbital launch.

SCHENECTADY, NY—GE Verona is investing $41 million to expand its historic generator factory here.

PITTSBURGH—Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an AI-powered tool that uses text prompts to assemble objects faster and more efficiently. 

ARLINGTON, VA—According to a recent study conducted by the Manufacturers Alliance Foundation, successful companies have a well-designed IT-OT convergence strategy.

FRANKFURT, Germany—Human-sized machines equipped with two arms and two legs are slowly making their way into factories.

DETROIT—Michigan State University (MSU) today announced the opening of the Apple Manufacturing Academy. The academy will provide free training and consulting for small- and medium-sized manufacturers nationwide.

PLANO, TX—Toyota Motor Corp. is expanding an on-site childcare program at its U.S. factories.

CAMBRIDGE, MA—Philips plans to invest more than $150 million in U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Most of this spending, about 74% is directed toward battery plants, though investment in assembly plants abroad is also rising.