Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Boeing and U.S. Navy complete first operational MQ-25A Stingray flight
Boeing and the United States Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray, marking a major step forward in the development of carrier-based autonomous aviation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Skydio commits $3.5bn to expand U.S. drone manufacturing and supply chain
Skydio has announced plans to invest $3.5bn in the United States over the next five years, as it looks to scale domestic manufacturing, accelerate research and development, and reinforce American supply chains for unmanned aerial systems. Read more via The Manufacturer
The shift from repair to resilience: manufacturing’s biggest advantage
Reliabilityweb’s Terrence O’Hanlon argues that true manufacturing reliability is driven by leadership, culture and system-wide thinking, not just maintenance or technology, making it a critical and hard-to-replicate competitive advantage. Read more via The Manufacturer
DEWALT study highlights AI skills gap in construction workforce
A new study from DEWALT has revealed a growing disconnect between enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) and the availability of practical training across the construction sector. Read more via The Manufacturer
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