HUNTSVILLE, Ala. —
Hexagon AB has spun off its industrial intelligence and AI software business into a standalone company, Octave Intelligence plc, signaling the growing importance of connected operational data, digital infrastructure and AI-driven industrial analytics across manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations.
Despite tariffs, EV disruption and supply chain pressure, supplier relationships improved across all six major North American OEMs for the first time in 26 years. Dr. Angela Johnson explains what changed — and why communication and trust are becoming critical competitive advantages.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Robotics technologies are expanding across manufacturing, logistics and autonomous driving applications as advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and automation continue accelerating development, according to research firm IDTechEx.
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.
Manufacturers need skilled workers now—but traditional training pathways often fall short. In this episode, Justin Brooks explains how short-duration programs are helping people enter manufacturing faster, build confidence on the shop floor and connect directly with employers.
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.
Electric vehicles were supposed to be the future, but the reality has been more complicated. Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec Automation, explains why shifting demand and infrastructure challenges highlight the need for manufacturers to focus on long-term strategy and adaptability.
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.
