North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Op-ed: The future of U.S. manufacturing will be decided by its workforce

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, MISUMI Americas’ Dave Evans examines why record levels of investment and a resurgent PMI are masking a more complex reality for U.S. manufacturing, arguing that the industry’s biggest challenge is no longer capital or demand, but whether it can build the skilled workforce needed to sustain long-term growth. Read more via The Manufacturer

Park Aerospace invests $65m in new Oklahoma composites manufacturing facility

Park Aerospace has announced plans to invest $65m in a new advanced composite materials manufacturing facility at Tulsa International Airport, further strengthening Oklahoma’s position as a growing hub for aerospace manufacturing. Read more via The Manufacturer

Lyten and Modovolo partner to advance aerospace-grade 3D printing

Lyten and Modovolo have announced a partnership to combine advanced graphene-enhanced materials with modular additive manufacturing technology, aiming to expand the production of aerospace-grade components closer to the point of use. Read more via The Manufacturer

Babcock Canada awarded six-year VISSC extension

Babcock Canada has been awarded a six-year extension to continue leading and delivering the nation’s only industry-led submarine in-service support solution for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class fleet. Read more via The Manufacturer