Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
NCA launches ‘Sweet Land of Liberty’ campaign to mark 250th independence anniversary
The National Confectioners Association (NCA) has launched “Sweet Land of Liberty,” a year-long campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Read more via The Manufacturer
Vermeer to build 300,000 sq ft Iowa facility, creating 300+ jobs
Vermeer Corporation has announced its acquisition of 186 acres of land and the intent to build an all-new 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant, that will be home to initially 300+ jobs related to the manufacture and support of Vermeer industrial parts and equipment. Read more via The Manufacturer
New partnership aims to replace plastics in electronic components
In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic created each year by the electronic component industry, connector manufacturers Harwin and Nicomatic, have partnered with biomaterial innovation specialist The New Materialist. Read more via The Manufacturer
Hermeus’ hypersonic ambitions move closer to flight
US aerospace manufacturer Hermeus has received regulatory approval to begin flight testing its latest unmanned aircraft, marking a key milestone in the company’s push to advance high-speed aviation. Read more via The Manufacturer
Seasats completes eight-day sea trial of Quickfish unmanned vessel
San Diego-based manufacturer and designer of autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs), Seasats, has completed an eight-day continuous sea trial of its high-speed “Quickfish” unmanned surface vessel (USV), marking a significant step forward in persistent autonomous operations. Read more via The Manufacturer
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