TOKYO—Researchers in Japan have developed a new additive manufacturing technology for making high-precision parts with lightweight magnesium alloys.

Having a larger, well-staffed U.S. manufacturing industry will provide a comprehensive framework to manage risk and support our national defense.

Torque, pressure and temperature sensors are playing a key role in designing new power trains for zero-emission airplanes.

During the 1950s, Ford Motor Co. operated two assembly plants in Chicago.

Developing lightweight, yet powerful air taxi batteries is a big challenge.

The highly-anticipated Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing and R&D Summit 2024, scheduled for 24th - 25th June 2024 at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California, is an exclusive, invitation-only summit that will bring together manufacturing and engineering executives and distinguished innovative suppliers and solution providers for profound discussions on key industry challenges and interests, relevant market developments, and practical and progressive ideas and strategies.

WAYNESBORO, VA—Northrop Grumman has begun construction of a new $200 million-plus assembly plant here. 

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT—Beta Technologies, a manufacturer of electric airplanes, has begun hiring personnel to ramp up production at its assembly plant here, which opened last October.

ATLANTA—Lockheed Martin has added a new epoxy from Magnolia Advanced Materials to its engineering materials and approved products (EMAP) list.

Rising demand for new commercial and defense aircraft is driving market growth.