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1. Corn-Fed Smartphone
The Liberty Phone, made by Purism, is a rare “Made in the USA” smartphone – and it costs $2,000. While not every component is American-made, Purism assembles and manufactures much of it in California, sourcing parts from U.S. or Western suppliers when possible. Building it required years of effort, deep supply chain transparency, and navigating complex global sourcing challenges.
2. Robot Arms — in Space!
PIAP's TITAN is like the Swiss Army knife of space bots: It fixes, inspects, and upgrades satellites without creating more space junk. With a 2-meter reach and submillimeter precision, TITAN is precise, modular, scalable, ESA-funded, prepped for orbital duty and future missions, and will support the IOSHEX orbital servicing platform.
3. Sandvik Acquires Verisurf
This highlights a push toward digital manufacturing, greater support for SMEs, and the rising importance of metrology. It reflects ongoing industry consolidation and a deeper investment in North America to boost precision, efficiency, and accessibility for manufacturers of all sizes. And this is just the tip of the iceberg!
4. The Harmony of Art and Technology
The new IMTS+ series “Passion Project” follows Martin Guitar’s collaboration with Mazak and Renishaw in their efforts to automate a delicate, manual process in guitar fabrication. The result: a safer, more precise method that enhances quality and preserves craftsmanship – and it’s even used in Martin Guitar’s 3 millionth guitar. It’s a perfect harmony of music, art, and manufacturing.
5. Fox 3… D
CoAspire test launched its 3D printed RAACM cruise missile from a fighter jet. Designed to fit GBU-38 mounts, it’s low-cost, exportable, and modular, with a range of over 300 kilometers. Compatible with F-15E, F-16, F/A-18, and F-35 aircraft, the RAACM features swappable payloads, a turbojet engine, and precise guidance. It’s funded by the U.S. defense budget and built with parts from 26 states and two EU nations.
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