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Editors Corner

Dear Readers,

Wow - how quickly time has flown since we took over the publication. It feels like we were just getting our feet under us, and now we’re already building a rhythm. A big thank you to Linda and Kim, who have been incredible throughout the transition. Their support has made all the difference, and we are excited to keep the momentum going. Not just for the next issue, but for years to come.

We ventured into this business because we believe in precision manufacturing. We have seen first hand that machin shops, whether they are small, family-run operations or larger, highly specialized facilities, are the backbone of our industrial economy. They solve real problems, make the parts that keep everything moving, and do it with a level of grit, creativity, and craftsmanship that does not always get the spotlight it deserves. That is where we come in.

Going forward, our goal is simple: tell great stories. The stories of shops that are pushing the limits of quality and capability. The stories of suppliers who make the work possible. The stories behind the people, processes, and decisions that turn raw material into something mission-critical. If you are reading this, you are apart of that ecosystem, and we are grateful to have you with us.

You have probably hear the opinion that print magazines are “on the way out.” But a study produced by the Baxter Research Center paints a different picture, especially for niche publications like ours. A few insights we found especially interesting from this study are:

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Announcements & News

Reiter’s Custom Welding Achieves Major Milestone

Reiter’s Custom Welding Inc., a growing Arizona-based provider of steel fabrication, processing, and contract manufacturing services, has announced a significant expansion with the development of a new 40,000-squarefoot facility in Glendale, Arizona. The investment represents a major milestone in the company’s long-term growth strategy, aimed at scaling production capacity, improving operational efficiency, and meeting rising demand for advanced metal fabrication services across the region.

According to Vice President Donald Reiter, the new facility will fundamentally transform how the company operates. Reiter’s Custom Welding is making substantial investments in automation, advanced fabrication technologies, and streamlined workflows designed to reduce setup times and create cleaner, more efficient production processes. The expansion also strengthens integration between engineering, manufacturing, and quality control, allowing the company to deliver higher consistency and improved throughput.

Ross Reiter, director of operations and business development, noted that the facility’s modern layout is

specifically designed to support larger and more complex fabrication projects. The added space and updated infrastructure will enable the company to significantly increase output while preserving its reputation for fast turnaround times. He emphasized that the expansion will allow Reiter’s Custom Welding to better meet evolving customer expectations while positioning the company for sustained growth in Arizona’s competitive manufacturing landscape.

The Glendale facility will house a comprehensive range of advanced equipment, including automated laser cutting, waterjet cutting, press brake forming, robotic and manual welding systems, and dedicated fabrication zones. Additional space will be allocated to expanded engineering functions, enhanced quality assurance workflows, and improved logistics management to support higher production volumes.

Reiter’s Custom Welding expects the new facility to be fully operational by mid-Q1 2026. Existing operations will continue without disruption during the transition, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers. Overall, the expansion underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, efficiency, and high-quality fabrication, reinforcing its role as a key manufacturing partner within Arizona’s growing industrial sector. ◊

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Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) Update

Last week, we wrapped up an incredible Employer Open House and celebrated the graduation of our latest Uniquely Abled Academy cohort!

Below is a class photo taken at graduation. This group has worked incredibly hard and deserves every bit of recognition.

UAA is designed specifically for neurodiverse individuals, providing a pathway into meaningful careers in precision manufacturing. Our graduates completed over 300 hours of hands-on training in:

• Quality control

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• And most importantly setup and operation of CNC mills and CNC lathes

By the end of this week, their resumes will be available for employer review.

If your company is looking for dedicated, skilled, and highly trainable entry-level talent, I would love to connect with you.

Interested in hiring one of our UAA graduates? Please contact Maribeth All at: executivedirector@ skillupaz.org ◊

Southwest Waterjet & Laser Achieves

AS9100D Certification, Strengthening Its Position in Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

November 2025 – Phoenix, Arizona

Southwest Waterjet & Laser (SWWJ), a leading provider of precision waterjet cutting, laser cutting, and advanced fabrication services, is proud to announce that the company has officially achieved AS9100D certification as of November 2025. This significant milestone reflects SWWJ’s ongoing commitment to world-class quality management and its growing role as a trusted supplier to aerospace, defense, and hightechnology industries.

AS9100D, the internationally recognized quality system standard for aviation, space, and defense manufacturing, builds upon ISO 9001:2015 requirements and adds rigorous controls for risk management, configuration management, product safety, operational consistency, and regulatory compliance. Certification to this

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standard demonstrates SWWJ’s ability to deliver precise, reliable, and compliant components that meet the industry’s most demanding specifications.

“This certification represents years of disciplined improvement and the dedication of our entire team,” said Mike Gudin, President of Southwest Waterjet & Laser. “AS9100D raises the bar, and achieving it shows our commitment not only to manufacturing excellence but to our customers’ missioncritical needs.”

SWWJ’s comprehensive scope of services includes waterjet cutting, flat-sheet fiber laser cutting, tube laser cutting, precision forming, and value-added fabrication. The company’s investment in quality systems, advanced equipment, ITAR compliance, and digital manufacturing platforms continues to position SWWJ as a high-performing, competitive partner for complex manufacturing programs.

With AS9100D certification, SWWJ expands its ability to support new aerospace and defense customers while deepening relationships with existing clients who require the highest levels of quality, traceability, and process control.

For more information, please contact: Southwest Waterjet & Laser info@swwj-laser.com | (480) 306-7748 www.swwj-laser.com ◊

Davis Waste Services

Davis Industries is a proud third-generation, familyowned business, led by Andrew Barker, President & CEO and brother Shane Barker, COO, grandsons of the company’s original founder. Together, they uphold the family’s long-standing values of integrity, service, and hard work while guiding the organization into a new era of growth and innovation.

Over the years, Davis Industries has expanded into a diverse group of companies that support the full metal-life cycle. Their businesses include:

• Davis Metals (www.davismetals.com) – A cornerstone of the Davis Industries portfolio, Davis Metals provides comprehensive industrial scrap-metal recycling services. From steel and aluminum to copper and specialty alloys, they help businesses process materials efficiently and responsibly using advanced equipment and decades of expertise.

• Arizona Iron Supply (www.azironsupply.com) – Acquired in 2022, this division specializes in supplying high-quality structural and ornamental metals. With CNC plasma cutting, custom fabrication options, and delivery services, Arizona Iron Supply serves contractors, fabricators, and

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• Davis Waste Services (www.daviswasteservices.com) – The newest addition to the Davis Industries family, Davis Waste strengthens the company’s ability to support Manufacturing and Industrial clients with end-to-end waste and recycling solutions. Offering roll-off containers, bins, balers, and compaction systems, Davis Waste enables industrial and commercial customers to streamline operations with reliable, centralized waste-management support.

By adding Davis Waste to its established operations, Davis Industries now delivers an even more complete suite of services — from metal supply and recycling to comprehensive waste solutions. Under the leadership of Andrew and Shane Barker, the company continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its strong family heritage and commitment to quality. ◊

Foresight Finishing Sells to Valence

FORESIGHT FINISHING, LLC in Tempe, AZ, has been acquired by Valence Surface Technologies, giving the company its 12th finishing operation. Valence Chairman David Camilleri says acquiring the 110-employee company gives them a new regional presence in the aerospace and defense electronics segment of its business. “The acquisition of Foresight is Valence’s second in just three months and enhances our position as the leading provider of complex surface treatment to the aerospace and defense supply chain,” Davis says. Former owners

Casey Weizel and Joe Weizel say they were impressed with the Valence team and organization, and are convinced that this partnership will best support Foresight’s continued growth and development as a true industry leader. “Valence’s commitment to its stakeholders — including both customers and employees — aligns with everything we’ve built at Foresight,” says Casey, who will stay on with Foresight. Judas Alfredo Graff Haro, the current Operations Manager at Foresight, will advance to the role of General Manager of the operation. KAL Capital Markets LLC served as the financial advisor for Foresight. ◊

Phoenix Heat Treating Achieves Second Consecutive Zero-Finding Nadcap Audit

Phoenix Heat Treating announced it has achieved its second consecutive zero-finding Nadcap audit, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to robust systems, process control, and a culture of continuous improvement.

The Nadcap auditor praised Phoenix Heat Treating’s electronic quality and production systems, stating:

“In my 20+ years of auditing across the world, this electronic system, the transparency and visibility is one of the best I have ever seen.”

This successful audit result confirms not only the strength of Phoenix Heat Treating’s procedures and controls, but also the dedication and professionalism of its people.

“Our systems matter, but they only work because of the culture and team behind them,” said Joe “Rico” Osequera (Quality Manager). “This zero-finding result is a direct reflection of the pride, ownership, and attention to detail our people bring every day.”

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Celebrating Manufacturing Month 202 5

The Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership , the Arizona Department of Education and Arizona State University (West Campus and Polytechnic Campus) would like to extend a special Thank You to the manufacturing companies who took time from their schedules p articipate in our first MFG Month Tradeshow. Your involvement in MFG Month activities is very much appreciated!

Thank you for all you do to guide our youth towards a solid career in manufacturing and for your continued support of our future manufacturing workforce!!

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As a result of the strong audit performance, Phoenix Heat Treating will gain 24-month Nadcap Merit status, providing continued assurance to customers that their critical components are processed to the highest aerospace and industrial standards.

About Phoenix Heat Treating

Phoenix Heat Treating is a leading provider of thermal processing services based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving aerospace, defense, semiconductor, energy, industrial, and commercial customers. Operating 50+ furnaces 27/4 with the capability of performing 20+ different heat treating processing Phoenix Heat Treating is committed to being the most customer-centric heat treater in the country. ◊

Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Visit Nammo Defense

Nammo Defense Systems hosted Arizona Chapter of Women in Manufacturing for an in depth tour of their Arizona facility. It was a great opportunity for WIM members to see the operations and learn how Nammo is making efforts to shape the defense manufacturing space.

WIM is the only national trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. WiM encompasses manufacturers of all types and welcomes individuals from every job function – from production to the C-Suite. Membership is available to women and men working within the manufacturing sector. ◊

Legacy Brazing is gearing up for an incredible 2026!

It’s been a bit quiet on our end lately, but that’s because the team has been putting in the work—and the results speak for themselves.

Over the past two weeks, we successfully completed:

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Initial NADCAP Audit –

These achievements are huge milestones for our team and position Legacy Brazing to expand further into the aerospace sector while continuing to deliver the highest level of quality and reliability. ◊

Announcements & News

AZ CNC Hosts Open House

Arizona CNC Equipment recently hosted a highly successful Demo Day, welcoming a strong turnout of attendees. A significant portion of the visitors were new to Arizona CNC Equipment, providing an excellent opportunity to showcase our capabilities and solutions. The event generated several new opportunities, making it a productive and exciting day for both our team and our customers. We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success. ◊

Able Electropolishing Launches New AIPowered Assistant to Deliver Fast, Accurate Answers on Metal Finishing

Chicago, IL — Able Electropolishing, the world leader in electropolishing, has announced the launch of its new AIpowered assistant designed to provide instant, expert-level responses to customer questions about electropolishing, passivation, and vacuum vapor degreasing.

Built on cutting-edge AI agent architecture, the assistant draws exclusively from Able’s own technical library — including process pages, case studies, FAQs, and standards references — ensuring that users receive responses grounded in verified, domain-specific expertise rather than generic internet data.

“In today’s landscape, a huge percentage of AI content comes from Reddit and other unreliable sources,” said Brian Glass,

CEO of Able Electropolishing. “We wanted to create something different — a tool customers can trust for accurate, validated information about their metal finishing needs.”

Unlike traditional chatbots, Able’s system uses a multistep agent framework that includes query refinement, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and response validation. This ensures every answer is supported by Able’s published content and checked for technical accuracy, reducing the risk of misinformation or oversimplification.

The assistant allows users to quickly access guidance on topics such as troubleshooting, process selection, and compliance requirements. As Able publishes new expert insights or updates to industry standards, the AI assistant’s knowledge base expands in real time.

Designed for manufacturers, engineers, quality teams, and R&D professionals, the new tool offers a faster, more reliable alternative to combing through technical documentation or searching online.

“Able has always been committed to delivering clarity, precision, and reliability,” Glass added. “Our new AI assistant continues that mission by making our expertise instantly accessible.”

The AI assistant is available now on Able Electropolishing’s website. For more information on Able’s electropolishing, passivation and degreasing services, visit www.AbleElectropolishing.com ◊

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First Light F-35 Helmet Test A Success

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Landmark Solutions Adds New Omax Maxiem 1530X Series WaterJet to

[Anaheim, CA] — Landmark Solutions is excited to announce delivery of a new OMAX® MAXIEM® 1530X Series JetMachining Center to its showroom, bringing the next generation of waterjet cutting technology directly to regional fabricators. The Maxiem X Series combines enhanced performance, versatility, and productivity with intuitive operation — engineered for shops that demand smarter, more intuitive cutting solutions.

The fir st test of a new, lightweight F-35 helmet was successful, according to the prog ram office, a promising sign that the Pentagon can qualify and implement all three fixes to the jet’s escape system by the end of the year

Built around the latest IntelliMAX® premium software suite, the MAXIEM X Series helps simplify complex part cutting across metal, composites, stone, plastics and more — often producing surface finishes that eliminate the need for secondary machining. Remote monitoring and real-time cut alerts via the IntelliVISOR® Mobile app make it easier than ever for operators to stay connected.

The recent sled test, conducted with a 103-pound mannequin, is the latest sign that the JPO can make good on its promise to finish the three design fixes by November, allowing the military ser vices to lift restrictions on lightweight pilots flying the F-35 Last year, Defense News first repor ted that pilots under 136 pounds were bar red from flying the fifth-generation aircraft after tester s discovered an increased r isk of nec k damage to lightweight pilots ejecting from the plane. The US Air Force has also ac knowledged an “elevated level of r isk” for pilots between 136 and 165 pounds.

means local fabricators can see the machine in action — with their own parts and materials — before making a buying decision,” said Chad Mooneyham, Vice President at Landmark Solutions. “We’re thrilled to offer hands-on demos that highlight how waterjet cutting can improve precision, flexibility, and throughput in real shop environments.”

The prototype helmet tested weighs about 4 63 pounds, approximately 6 ounces lighter than the or ig inal Gen III helmet, and is designed to ease some strain on smaller pilots’ nec ks dur ing ejection

Live demonstrations are now available by appointment, with applications specialists available to walk through cutting strategies, software features, and workflow integration. Fabricators are encouraged to bring sample material or part drawings to experience the system’s capability firsthand.

For demo scheduling and more information, email Info@ LandmarkSolutionsCorp.com or call (714) 393-3783.

Although the test was the fir st test of the new helmet, the JPO, Loc kheed Mar tin and seat-maker Mar tin Baker have conducted at least seven other tests with the latest ver sion of the seat, whic h is equipped with two modifications designed to reduce r isk to pilots The fixes to the ejection seat itself include a switch for lightweight pilots that will delay deployment of the main parachute, and a “head suppor t panel,” a fabr ic panel sewn between the parac hute r iser s that will protect the pilot’s head from moving bac kward dur ing the parac hute opening.

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The prog ram office has about another 10 tests planned, whic h will use a mix of low-, middle- and high-weight mannequins

“Having the MAXIEM X right here in our showroom

Recently, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Loc kheed Mar tin’s F-35 conducted the fir st test combining all three solutions designed to reduce the r isk of nec k injury to F-35 pilots dur ing ejection, according to spokesman Joe DellaVedova. Once the full gamut of testing is completed, hopefully by the end of the summer, the JPO can beg in implementing the two modifications to the ejection seat and issuing the new Generation III “light” helmet to the fleet, he said

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“This initial test had promising results and the F-35 enter pr ise is on a path to qualify the helmet by the end of this summer, ” DellaVedova told Defense News. “The lighter helmet expected to be fielded by the end of the year is in line with the seat timeframe as well.”

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Wrico Stamping of Arizona

Les Humbert (“um-bear”) is replacing John Beutler after 40 years at the helm of Wrico-AZ.

Les moved to the Valley in the fall of 1982 from Tucson, where he was working for IBM, to work for a plastic injection molding company in Tempe / Gilbert, where he stayed for 20 years in quality roles. He stayed in the field for another five years as both Engineering and Quality Managers and then moved into machining and welding shops, mostly for the aerospace and military industries.

Currently, he has been with Wrico as a compliance quality officer, and with the retirement of John Beutler, Les is the new General Manager as of June 1, 2025. Wrico is part of the Griffiths Corporation and has six facilities around the country serving many industries including aerospace, commercial home products, agriculture, transportation, and recreational vehicles. Les will maintain a smooth transition of leadership; however, it will not be for 40 years.

On August 26, 1983, John Beutler began working for Wrico Minnesota. Harold Griffiths, Owner, and Allyn Dickie, General Manager, offered him employment in the Press Room running 10A tools. During his first year he transferred to the office to work on Customer Service and Order Entry. Being the

early ’80s, there was no internet or fax machines, and only landline phones and US mail. All shop orders were handwritten on inventory forms, and John was surprised anyone could read his handwriting.

In 1984, John transferred to Wrico Texas in Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas, where he worked as a Sales Estimator and Purchasing Agent. In 1985, a new building for Wrico was built in Grapevine. Mel Roberts, General Manager, Jody Harper in the office, and David Wall, Plant Manager, all transferred from Wrico Carolina. John worked in Texas for the next four years.

In 1989, he moved to Tempe, Arizona as General Manager, replacing Jim Kruse. John took over with only 12 employees, and Clarence Dobias as the Tool Room / Plant Manager. In 1996, a new building was constructed for Wrico Arizona in Gilbert along with a 1,000-watt laser, increasing wrico’s sheet metal capabilities. Additions to the building in 2010 were twin 4,000-watt lasers, CNC machining capabilities, and air-conditioning.

John celebrated his 40th year of employment this past August. We congratulate him on achieving this fantastic professional milestone. It’s difficult and very

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rare to work for the same company for such a long time. Congratulations!

Best wishes to an incredible leader who has gone above and beyond to lead our team. Have an amazing work anniversary! ◊

AerSale Leans on Arizona MRO Strength

Florida-based AerSale Corp. reported a decline in revenue during the third quarter of 2025, but company leaders pointed to its Arizona operations—particularly its Goodyear maintenance facility—as a key bright spot helping to offset broader weakness in aircraft and engine sales. The aviation services firm posted third-quarter revenue of $71.2 million, down from $82.7 million during the same period in 2024. The drop was largely attributed to the fact that AerSale sold no aircraft or engines during the quarter, compared with five engine sales in the prior year’s third quarter.

Despite the sales slowdown, AerSale’s leadership emphasized strength in other parts of the business. CEO Nicolas Finazzo said the company experienced strong

demand for used aircraft parts, increased leasing activity, and growing momentum at its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. In particular, AerSale’s Goodyear, Arizona facility is seeing what Finazzo described as “demand momentum,” supported by a solid pipeline of aircraft recommissioning and service work. The Goodyear site is located near Phoenix Goodyear Airport and sits within a busy industrial corridor that includes several major aviation and aerospace employers.

The article highlights broader industry trends that are benefiting AerSale’s MRO business. Demand for aviation maintenance services is increasing globally as fleets age and aircraft become more complex, requiring more specialized and frequent maintenance. These conditions have helped AerSale expand margins even during a quarter without major asset sales. Finazzo noted that margins improved as the company continued to strategically grow its aircraft leasing pool over the past 18 months, allowing AerSale to balance revenue from sales, leases, and services more effectively and create greater quarter-to-quarter stability.

Operationally, AerSale also reported progress in its

Honeywell

Aerospace Names CEO ahead of

Split

Honeywell International is moving forward with plans to spin off its aerospace business into a standalone public company by mid-2026 and has selected long-time insider Jim Currier to serve as the new company’s chief executive officer. The decision underscores Honeywell’s strategy to position the aerospace unit for accelerated growth, sharper strategic focus, and greater operational independence as it prepares to operate as a pureplay aerospace supplier.

Jim Currier, who has led Honeywell Aerospace Technologies since 2023, will continue in a leadership role as CEO following the spinoff. Currier brings nearly two decades of executive experience within Honeywell, including prior leadership roles in the company’s electronics solutions business and its global aftermarket organization across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Honeywell leadership emphasized that Currier’s deep institutional knowledge of aerospace, defense, global customers, and supply chains uniquely qualifies him to guide the aerospace business through its next phase.

leasing business, including the leasing of a Boeing 757 freighter during the quarter and continued strong customer interest in additional converted 757 aircraft. This leasing demand has helped smooth earnings volatility tied to large, episodic aircraft and engine transactions.

Founded in 2008, AerSale moved its corporate headquarters last year from Coral Gables to a larger office in Doral, Florida. The company remains one of South Florida’s largest publicly traded firms, reporting $345.07 million in revenue in 2025. While near-term revenue pressures remain, AerSale’s leadership framed the quarter as evidence that its diversified aftermarket strategy—anchored by MRO services and leasing—positions the company to remain resilient amid cyclical swings in aircraft and engine sales. ◊

Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur highlighted Currier’s ability to drive growth while improving scale and efficiency as the business transitions into a standalone entity.

The aerospace spinoff is part of a broader restructuring announced earlier in 2025, in which Honeywell said it would separate its aerospace, automation, and advanced materials businesses into three independent companies by mid-2026. This move followed pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, Announcements & News Continued

which argued that separating the businesses would unlock shareholder value and improve performance relative to industry peers.

Elliott described Honeywell’s aerospace division as a “crown jewel,” citing its strong aftermarket revenues and continued investment in future technologies.

The article also notes that Honeywell has already taken steps in this direction, having completed a separate spinoff of its advanced materials business in October. That unit now operates as Solstice Advanced Materials and trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “SOLS,” serving as an early example of how the company plans to execute its broader breakup strategy.

From a regional and economic standpoint, Honeywell Aerospace plays a major role in Arizona’s industrial landscape. The business is the state’s second-largest defense contractor, with nearly 2,000 contracts in fiscal year 2024 valued at approximately $657.6 million. With more than 7,100 employees in Arizona as of 2023, Honeywell Aerospace ranked as the state’s 23rd-largest employer. The company’s headquarters is expected to remain in Phoenix after the spinoff, and no workforce reductions are currently planned.

In addition to naming Currier as CEO, Honeywell announced that Craig Arnold will become board chair of the new aerospace company once it is officially spun off. Arnold, who previously served as CEO of Eaton Corp. and held senior leadership roles at General Electric, brings more than two decades of experience in industrial and technology businesses. He will also serve on Honeywell International’s board of directors during the transition period.

Together, Honeywell leadership believes Currier and Arnold form a complementary leadership team capable of guiding the aerospace business as a focused, independent company. According to Kapur, the spinoff will give Honeywell Aerospace greater flexibility to innovate, refine its strategic priorities, and optimize capital allocation while continuing to shape the future of aviation. ◊

Boeing Wins Big

The Mesa, Arizona operation of The Boeing Co. closed out 2025 with a major milestone, securing a new $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Army on the final day of the year. The agreement marks Boeing’s second multibillion-dollar

company’s global helicopter operations. Under the contract, Boeing will provide long-term post-production support services for the Army’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, which is manufactured at Boeing’s Mesa facility near Falcon Field Airport. The work is expected to continue through May 3032.

The Pentagon stated that the contract is designed to ensure the long-term readiness and sustainment of the Army’s Apache fleet, one of its most critical combat aviation assets. Boeing was the sole bidder for the work, reflecting its unique position as the original manufacturer and long-standing steward of the Apache platform.

This award follows a separate $4.685 billion contract Boeing received in late November for continued Apache helicopter production, which included orders from the Polish military and other international customers. Together, the deals underscore strong and sustained demand for the Apache program across both U.S. and allied defense forces.

Boeing has produced Apache helicopters in Mesa since 1975, and the program recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Nearly 3,000 aircraft have been built at the site, with more than 1,300 currently operating worldwide. Boeing employs nearly 5,000 workers in Arizona, making it one of the state’s largest private employers.

The contracts further contribute to Arizona’s rapidly expanding aerospace and defense sector, which has seen multiple multibillion-dollar awards in 2025, including several major missile manufacturing contracts secured by Raytheon’s Tucson operations..◊

Lockheed Martin Announces Strategic Investment

Lockheed Martin announced a $50 million strategic investment in Saildrone aimed at rapidly advancing unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capabilities for the U.S. Navy, pairing Saildrone’s operationally proven autonomous platforms with Lockheed Martin’s combat-tested defense payloads. The collaboration is positioned as a commercial path to fielding “readynow” capability, with both companies targeting system integrations and on-water live-fire demonstrations in 2026.

The press release frames the partnership as a way to accelerate the Navy’s broader USV vision across

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missions such as fleet defense, undersea surveillance, reconnaissance, and attack. Work is planned to begin immediately using an open-architecture approach and secure command-and-control integration. The first major integration named is Lockheed Martin’s JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL) mounted onto the Saildrone Surveyor platform. Beyond the Surveyor, Saildrone says larger vehicles are already in development to carry substantially larger payloads, including potential integrations like the Lockheed Martin Mk70 vertical launching system (VLS) launcher and thin line towed arrays, signaling an intent to support more complex and higher-end naval missions.

Leaders from both companies emphasize speed and scale. Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems president describes the effort as combining leading commercial autonomy with trusted defense systems to deliver a lethal naval solution quickly, aligning the initiative with national defense urgency.

Saildrone’s CEO highlights that the company has spent the last decade improving platform reliability, endurance, and autonomy, noting Saildrone vehicles

have completed over 2 million nautical miles of customer missions—positioning the platform as mature enough to incorporate advanced military payloads. He also points to an expanded mission set that could include electronic warfare, anti-submarine warfare, sophisticated ISR, and kinetic effects, integrated with Lockheed Martin command, control, and fire-control systems.

Operationally and industrially, Saildrone will retain shipbuilding responsibilities, while Lockheed Martin will act as lead mission integrator. The release also highlights potential domestic economic impact, noting that larger Saildrone systems are produced at Austal USA and that scaling production could broaden benefits across the U.S. maritime and defense industrial base. ◊

Raytheon Closes 2025 Strong

RTX announced a $53 million expansion at its Andover, Massachusetts site—an investment aimed at increasing throughput for radar and sensor production tied to the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) program. From a manufacturing lens, this is

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a clear “rate-ready” move: more floor space, more production equipment, and more test/inspection capability to support higher delivery tempo and reduce cycle-time risk. These expansions tend to reflect multi-year demand signals and are usually paired with supplier development efforts, because complex defense electronics and phased-array radar builds rely on specialized components and skilled labor.

In parallel, industry coverage during this period emphasized the U.S. push to increase missile and interceptor availability through repeatable, higher-rate production—not just one-time surges. This has practical shop-floor implications: tighter material planning, qualification of alternate sources for constrained components, and investment in acceptance testing to prevent test throughput from becoming the bottleneck as output rises. For companies like Raytheon, the challenge is often less “can we build it” and more “can we build it reliably at scale,” while meeting stringent defense quality and traceability requirements.

Taken together, Raytheon’s posture in late 2025 reads as a shift from episodic production to sustained industrial

cadence. For suppliers, that typically means longerhorizon demand planning, heavier emphasis on documented process control, and increased scrutiny on nonconformance and rework. It can also mean new opportunities for qualified subcontractors in fixtures, tooling, special processes, and test support, because expansions frequently expose second-order constraints (like metrology capacity or burn-in test availability). If you’re evaluating Raytheon/RTX as a manufacturing ecosystem partner, the key signal is clear: capital is being put into physical capacity, indicating intent to execute at higher rates rather than simply manage backlog. ◊

Milestones Achieved for SpaceX Starship Heavy

SpaceX’s most manufacturing-adjacent news in this period was the regulatory decision that enables major new Starship ground infrastructure work in Florida— an industrial expansion that drives fabrication, construction, and long-term operations support. On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Air Force issued a signed Record of Decision (ROD) for

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the Starship–Super Heavy Environmental Impact Statement at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-37). While the ROD is not a “vehicle production” announcement, it is a gating milestone that unlocks redevelopment of a launch complex, propellant systems, and related facilities that collectively act as a manufacturing and operations multiplier.

From a manufacturing perspective, a second Starshipcapable coast means more than another pad. It implies additional demand for cryogenic tank farms, high-flow piping, structural steel, integration hardware, transport/ handling systems, and acceptance-test infrastructure. It also supports higher cadence potential by creating geographic redundancy and more scheduling flexibility—important for a program that uses an “industrial repetition” model: build, test, fly, recover, refurbish. That model shifts constraints between vehicle/engine output, ground systems readiness, and licensing timelines; adding Florida capability changes that constraint map by expanding the physical base that can support frequent operations.

Independent reporting following the ROD emphasized that environmental approval cleared a key path for

SLC-37 redevelopment and described the kind of infrastructure elements that translate into real industrial work packages. Even if the execution timeline depends on leases, construction sequencing, and vehicle readiness, the manufacturing signal is that SpaceX is positioning Starship as a multisite, high-tempo system—not a single-location experimental effort.

For suppliers and manufacturing services firms, the practical takeaway is that regulatory “go” decisions precede multi-year procurement and fabrication demand. In space programs, ground infrastructure is often the less glamorous but highly tangible part of industrial scaling—requiring robust quality controls, tight safety standards, and frequent engineering changes as the operational concept evolves. ◊

Boeing Closes Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition

On December 8, 2025, Boeing officially closed its acquisition of major portions of Spirit AeroSystems,

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one company” outcome. Because Spirit also builds major aerostructures for Airbus programs, the closing arrived alongside planned Airbusrelated divestitures intended to align each airframer with the portions of Spirit most tied to its own aircraft families. Reuters reported Airbus acquired Spirit operations across several locations, including sites in North Carolina, Northern Ireland, Scotland, France, and Morocco, as part of the broader realignment.

Regulatory review shaped the final path to closing. In early December, FlightGlobal reported the U.S. Federal Trade Commission approved Boeing’s acquisition while requiring divestitures consistent with the Airbus carve-out plan already embedded in the transaction structure.

bringing back in-house the commercial aerostructures work that Spirit has performed since Boeing spun the business off in 2005.

The transaction is designed to tighten Boeing’s operational control over some of the most safety- and schedule-critical structures in its commercial portfolio— especially as the company continues working to stabilize production quality and delivery cadence across key programs.

Boeing said the deal folds in Spirit’s Boeing-related commercial and aftermarket operations, including 737 fuselages and major structures for the 767, 777, and 787, along with significant spare-parts and aftermarket capabilities.

A central feature of the closing is that it wasn’t a simple “one buyer,

The human and industrial footprint is significant. Reuters reported roughly 15,000 Spirit employees transition into Boeing, and noted potential labor ripple effects as teams and bargaining units are integrated.

Ultimately, the closing marks a decisive shift toward vertical integration in large commercial aerospace—an acknowledgement by Boeing (and Airbus, in parallel) that the parts most central to certification, safety, and delivery performance are increasingly viewed as too important to leave at arm’s length. ◊

Bell’s FLRAA Updates

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during this window noted that Bell’s revenue dynamics increasingly reflected MV-75 work as the program advances, even as commercial helicopter deliveries were softer. From a manufacturing standpoint, that is a strong signal that resources—engineering effort, tooling attention, supplier bandwidth, and production planning— are being pulled toward the new platform’s build readiness.

Textron’s corporate reporting also pointed to backlog strength at Bell and to ongoing efforts to improve operations as production ramps. Investor-language can be high level, but the underlying factory reality for FLRAA is demanding: drivetrain and rotor system build discipline, high-criticality structural parts, and tightly controlled final assembly flows. Programs like MV-75 also tend to drive earlier commitments to long-lead equipment and tooling, especially if the customer explores accelerated schedules. Coverage in this timeframe referenced the Army’s interest in reducing risk and potentially moving faster—conditions that often “pull left” manufacturing investment decisions and intensify supplier qualification efforts.

Taken together, Bell’s late-2025 manufacturing theme is preparation for cadence. Even if the biggest brick-andmortar announcements fall outside this specific window,

the news still indicates that Bell is shaping its production environment through program-driven workshare changes, backlog mix, and readiness narratives emphasizing supply chain and production risk. In practice, industrializing a new aircraft requires stabilizing the bill of process, locking down specialprocess capability, and ensuring suppliers can maintain traceability and consistent quality at higher volumes.

For manufacturing partners—especially those providing machining, heat treat, and other special processes—the key takeaway is that MV-75 is transitioning from program concept to industrial reality. That shift typically increases demand for repeatable, auditable process control, because in accelerated defense programs, quality escapes are catastrophic and rework schedules are unforgiving. ◊

Anduril Scales Production of Autonomous Platforms.

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scale autonomy to repeatable production—signaled most clearly by Reuters coverage of Anduril opening an Australian factory to build “Ghost Shark” undersea drones. For a company known for rapid iteration, establishing a dedicated production footprint is a meaningful step: it indicates that customer demand is moving beyond limited demonstrations toward sustained builds, spares, and lifecycle support.

That transition is where “defense technology” becomes “defense manufacturing,” with all the accompanying requirements for documentation, configuration control, and acceptance testing.

The factory narrative also reflects growing defense emphasis on supply-chain localization and sovereign capability. Allied customers increasingly care about where systems are built, how quickly they can be replenished, and whether supply chains are resilient under geopolitical stress.

Building in Australia aligns with those priorities and positions Anduril to deliver regionally while meeting partner-nation expectations for local industrial participation.

Manufacturing-wise, undersea drones create a demanding integration problem: structural housings and pressure-tolerant components, propulsion and power systems, electronics, and software integration must all be assembled repeatably and tested rigorously.

Scaling production means converting tacit prototype practices into stable work instructions, tightening sealing/ waterproofing processes, standardizing acceptance-test

methods, and ensuring that vendor networks can produce consistent quality with traceability. Undersea systems also face harsh environments, so reliability and testing discipline are central to the manufacturing system—not optional “later” steps.

In late 2025, the practical takeaway is that Anduril is investing in physical industrial footprint, not just product concepts. Such moves often precede further industrial announcements: workforce growth, supplier qualification drives, and follow-on orders that demand improved cadence. For suppliers, these ramps can be attractive because they frequently require tight tolerance work, specialty materials, and flexible capacity—though volatility can remain high as designs mature and requirements evolve. Still, the factory opening is a clear marker that Anduril is positioning to manufacture autonomy at meaningful scale. ◊

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orbit and then completed a controlled return and landing of its first-stage booster on a drone barge in the Atlantic Ocean. This marked the first time the massive booster had been recovered after orbit insertion, overcoming technical challenges that prevented landing on its maiden January flight.

Vertical recovery of a rocket’s first stage is crucial to reusability because it allows engineers to inspect, refurbish, and refly major rocket hardware — drastically reducing launch costs over time. This technique, pioneered at scale by rival SpaceX, has now been demonstrated by Blue Origin with New Glenn, positioning the company as one of the few in the world capable of such feats.

Blue Origin Achieves Significant Breakthrough

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, has steadily advanced its vision of reusable spaceflight—a concept once relegated to science fiction that is now becoming reality. Built on the principle that rockets shouldn’t be single-use, Blue Origin’s program focuses on lowering the cost of access to space by flying rockets that can successfully return to Earth and fly again.

One of the most compelling demonstrations of this ambition comes from the company’s New Glenn rocket, a heavy-lift orbital vehicle engineered to carry large payloads — including NASA science missions — into space. In November 2025, Blue Origin achieved a significant milestone when the New Glenn successfully launched a pair of NASA’s **ESCAPADE spacecraft destined for Mars

New Glenn’s success has important implications beyond business. By proving reusability works for heavy-lift orbital missions, Blue Origin paves the way for more sustainable launch operations and broader participation in space exploration — from scientific missions studying Mars to future human ventures to the Moon and beyond.

Long before New Glenn, Blue Origin’s smaller New Shepard suborbital rockets were routinely landing back at their Texas launch site after carrying passengers to the edge of space — demonstrating the company’s core reusable technology in action for years and helping normalize commercial human spaceflight.

As Blue Origin continues refining its reusable systems, each successful landing marks not just a return to Earth, but another step toward a future where space travel is routine,

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L3 Harris Makes Significant Investment into Manufacturing Facility

L3Harris Technologies is moving to significantly scale U.S. rocket propulsion capacity with a $400 million investment to expand solid rocket motor manufacturing in Camden, Arkansas—a project the company and state officials are framing as a major step toward strengthening the domestic missile industrial base.

According to reporting on the announcement, the expansion centers on a new 110-acre production campus that will include more than 20 buildings and is expected to increase large solid rocket motor output by roughly sixfold. That kind of step-change matters because large motors are key inputs for modern air and missile defense architectures and are increasingly used in missiles, interceptors, and hypersonic systems.

The investment comes as demand for rocket motors has surged amid continuing global tensions and the push by the U.S. and allies to rebuild and expand inventories of precision weapons and defensive interceptors. Reuters

noted that L3Harris’ move aligns with broader efforts to accelerate missile-defense capacity and respond to higher consumption rates of munitions seen in recent conflicts.

Camden is already a long-standing propulsion hub. L3Harris—through its Aerojet Rocketdyne business— has operated in the area since 1979, and the site currently produces over 115,000 rocket motors annually across multiple sizes and applications. The new campus is intended to add capacity for medium and large motors, complementing earlier facility buildouts geared more toward smaller tactical systems.

Company statements also place the Arkansas build within a broader, multi-site propulsion investment strategy. In prior announcements, L3Harris described plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars across major rocket motor locations (including Arkansas) to support expanded solid rocket motor output, emphasizing workforce development and state-local partnerships as key enablers.

With construction and capacity additions underway, the Arkansas expansion positions L3Harris to compete

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for—and deliver on—an intensifying pipeline of U.S. and allied missile, interceptor, and hypersonic programs where propulsion is often the pacing constraint. ◊

TransDigm/Stellant Systems Acquisition

TransDigm Group Incorporated, a major U.S. aerospace components manufacturer, announced on December 31, 2025 that it has agreed to acquire Stellant Systems, Inc. in an all-cash deal worth approximately $960 million (including certain tax benefits). The transaction, expected to close in 2026 pending customary regulatory approvals, represents another strategic move by TransDigm to deepen its presence in the aerospace, defense, and space markets by expanding its portfolio of high-margin, proprietary products.

Stellant, headquartered in Torrance, California, is a designer and manufacturer of high-power electronic components and subsystems that serve critical aerospace and defense platforms, including commercial aircraft, satellites, and military systems. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States — in California, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts — and employs roughly 950 people. It is projected to

generate around $300 million in revenue for 2025, with about 50 % of that coming from aftermarket sales of proprietary products — a segment known for recurring demand and pricing power.

TransDigm’s CEO highlighted that Stellant’s engineered, proprietary technologies and strong aftermarket presence align well with TransDigm’s long-standing strategy of acquiring niche suppliers whose products are embedded in long-lived aerospace and defense platforms. Aftermarketrich businesses tend to provide more stable and predictable revenue streams, an important factor in TransDigm’s acquisition playbook.

Industry analysts view the purchase as consistent with TransDigm’s broader growth objectives, even as some caution that the deal could be margin dilutive in the near term due to acquisition costs. However, the long-term rationale rests on expanding market share across mission-critical applications and bolstering TransDigm’s position in electronics for defense, space, and satellite systems — areas with rising demand for sophisticated electronic components.

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This acquisition underscores ongoing consolidation in aerospace and defense manufacturing, as major suppliers look to broaden capabilities and secure recurring aftermarket revenues amid robust global demand for advanced aerospace and defense technologies. ◊

Space Forge In-Space Semiconductor Manufacturing

In December 2025, UK aerospace startup Space Forge achieved a major milestone in the emerging field of inspace manufacturing by successfully activating a hightemperature furnace aboard its ForgeStar-1 satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The microwave-sized orbital factory reached temperatures of approximately 1,000 °C (1,832 °F) and generated visible plasma, demonstrating a core capability needed to fabricate semiconductor materials in space — something that has never before been done on a free-flying commercial platform.

Space Forge’s mission stems from the idea that microgravity and the near-perfect vacuum of space offer unique advantages for materials manufacturing that are difficult

or impossible to achieve on Earth. In a weightless environment, atoms can align into highly ordered three-dimensional crystal structures with far fewer defects. The absence of atmospheric contaminants also reduces imperfections during growth processes. According to the company, semiconductors produced in orbit could be up to 4,000 times purer than those made on Earth — a step change that could significantly improve performance in applications like 5G infrastructure, electric vehicle charging systems, advanced aerospace electronics, and computing platforms.

The ForgeStar-1 mission, launched earlier in 2025 aboard a SpaceX rideshare flight, served as a technology demonstrator designed to validate the fundamental systems required for orbital manufacturing. Space Forge engineers monitored operations from mission control in Cardiff, Wales, and confirmed that the satellite’s furnace could create and maintain the extreme thermal environment needed to support semiconductor fabrication research.

While ForgeStar-1 itself is not designed to return materials to Earth, Space Forge plans future

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satellites capable of producing semiconductor materials at scale — potentially enough content for 10,000 chips per mission — and safely delivering them back to the surface using a reentry heat shield system called Pridwen. These developments signal a shift in how the semiconductor supply chain might evolve, with orbital factories complementing terrestrial fabs and opening up a new manufacturing frontier beyond Earth’s surface.

This achievement places Space Forge at the forefront of commercial space manufacturing, illustrating a tangible step toward turning long-held aspirations of off-world production into reality. ◊

General Dynamics Electric Boat $642 million submarine contract modification

In late December 2025, General Dynamics Electric Boat publicly highlighted a significant $642 million contract modification awarded by the U.S. Navy to support ongoing work on the Virginia-class attack submarine program — one of the most critical elements of the U.S. undersea fleet. The modification is a cost-plus-fixed-fee adjustment to a previously awarded contract (N0002420-C-2120) and is focused on Lead Yard Support, development studies, and design efforts for the Navy’s Virginia-class boats.

Under the terms of the award, General Dynamics Electric Boat — the prime contractor responsible for the design, construction, modernization, and sustainment of the Virginia-class submarines — will continue essential

engineering and support activities across multiple locations, including its primary shipyard in Groton, Connecticut, as well as partner and subcontractor sites around the U.S. The work is part of the Navy’s broader effort to maintain a sustainable and resilient industrial base for nuclear-powered submarine production at a time when global undersea competition and strategic demand remain high.

Virginia-class submarines — nuclear-powered fast attack vessels — are central to U.S. naval operations. These submarines conduct a wide range of missions including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence gathering, strike operations, special operations support, and mine warfare. The program is continuously evolving, with advanced configurations like the Block V and upcoming Block VI incorporating enhanced payload modules for expanded strike and deterrence capabilities.

General Dynamics leadership emphasized that this contract adjustment will help sustain momentum on design improvements and development efforts, ensuring that Electric Boat can meet delivery schedules and maintain operational readiness for the Navy fleet. The modification also reflects continued strong support from the Department of Defense and Congressional funding for undersea force modernization.

Employing more than 24,000 people, Electric Boat is a major industrial anchor in submarine construction, while its parent, General Dynamics, remains a leading global aerospace and defense company with a diverse

Precision, Partnership, and Peace of Mind: The LV Swiss Story

On a quiet street in La Verkin, Utah, the sound of CNC Swiss machines fills the air. Step inside LV Swiss and you’ll find more than just rows of precision equipment — you’ll see a team of craftspeople, engineers, and problem-solvers who treat every part as if it’s bound for a mission-critical application. In many cases, it is. From aerospace components that must withstand extreme temperatures to medical devices that require micron-level accuracy, LV Swiss has built a reputation for producing parts where failure is not an option.

But what makes the story of LV Swiss compelling is not only their mastery of precision machining — it’s the trust they’ve earned by manufacturing 100% in the United States, in an era where tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty are the new normal.

A Company Rooted in Precision

Founded with the goal of combining Swiss machining expertise with American innovation, LV Swiss has grown steadily while holding firm to its core values: quality, reliability, and customer partnership. Each machine on the floor represents an investment not just in technology, but in customer confidence. State-of-the-art CNC Swiss lathes, high-speed milling centers, and CNC lathe stand ready to handle complex geometries and tight tolerances.

Yet LV Swiss doesn’t tell its story through machines alone. The real narrative lies in how customers experience the company: as a dependable partner that delivers what others can’t.

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uncertainty. By manufacturing entirely in the U.S., LV Swiss shields customers from tariffs and unpredictable global supply chain issues. What’s quoted is what’s invoiced. Deliveries arrive when promised, without port delays or international logistics.

As one longtime customer explained, “With LV Swiss, I don’t worry about surprises. I know the parts will be right, and I know they’ll be here on time.”

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The tariff advantage is more than a side benefit — it’s a strategic edge for LV Swiss customers. In industries where margins are tight and timing is critical, avoiding international friction can mean the difference between profit and loss. By sourcing domestically, customers eliminate entire categories of risk: no last-minute duty charges, no currency fluctuations, no cross-border paperwork.

The benefits extend beyond cost. When engineering changes arise — and they always do — working with LV Swiss means changes can be implemented quickly. Design engineers can pick up the phone, speak directly with the LV Swiss team, and see revisions hit production in real time. That speed and clarity is impossible when working across time zones and language barriers.

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Imagine being a purchasing manager at an aerospace OEM, tasked with sourcing parts during a period of rising tariffs on imported goods. Offshore suppliers suddenly tack on new surcharges. Lead times stretch as parts languish at ports awaiting customs clearance. Budgets shrink, timelines slip, and your production schedule is at risk.

For many customers, LV Swiss has been the antidote to that

Of course, tariff protection and logistics advantages mean little if the parts don’t meet the highest standards. That’s where LV Swiss excels. Certified to industryleading quality standards and registered with ITAR for defenserelated manufacturing, the company brings accountability and traceability to every part it produces.

Aerospace and defense customers, in particular, rely on LV Swiss for parts that must pass stringent inspections. Medical device companies turn to them for components where a single flaw could impact patient safety. Across

industries, LV Swiss’s dedication to zero-defect manufacturing translates into confidence that every order will perform as expected.

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Much of LV Swiss’s competitive edge comes from the way it has designed its operations for efficiency. The company maintains a dedicated tool crib, ensuring that when machinists set up a job, the necessary tools are already delivered to the machine. This saves hours of downtime, eliminates wasted motion, and keeps production flowing smoothly.

Weekly — and as needed — developmental meetings bring the entire team together to allocate responsibility for new jobs. Instead of one person carrying the weight of setup and planning, tasks are distributed across machinists, engineers, and quality staff. That shared accountability dramatically reduces setup time, speeds problem-solving, and ensures that every new part gets off the ground quickly.

A full-time toolmaker and an in-house machine repair specialist ensure that both tooling and equipment stay in peak condition. If a machine needs attention, it’s back up and running quickly, minimizing lost production time. In addition, LV Swiss offers inhouse heat treating and passivation, critical processes that many shops must outsource. By keeping these capabilities under one roof, the company reduces lead times and gives customers faster turnaround without compromising quality.

On top of that, LV Swiss maximizes throughput by running its machines 18 hours a day. This blend of human expertise and lights-out machining means customers get their parts faster, without sacrificing precision or oversight.

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Technology alone doesn’t deliver excellence — people do. LV Swiss is proud of the expertise and tenure of its team, many of whom have decades of experience in precision machining. That accumulated knowledge translates directly into better outcomes for customers: smoother setups, sharper problem-solving, and an instinctive understanding of how to produce difficult parts consistently.

For clients, the expertise of the LV Swiss team means fewer surprises, faster resolutions, and confidence that even complex or unusual challenges will be met with skill.

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Another way LV Swiss supports customers is by offering Kanban systems and inventory management for blanket purchase orders. The company will stock finished components for up to a year, releasing them on schedule or as needed. This arrangement allows customers to lock in pricing, reduce on-hand inventory, and ensure parts are always available without long lead times. It’s a level of flexibility and foresight that strengthens the supply

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What stands out in customer stories is not just the precision of the parts, but the partnership LV Swiss provides. When a customer faced an unexpected spike in demand, LV Swiss adjusted schedules and added shifts to ensure critical parts were delivered. When another client encountered design challenges, LV Swiss engineers collaborated directly, offering manufacturability insights that saved time and reduced costs.

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Customers also find value in the efficiency and innovation LV Swiss brings. By leveraging advanced tooling, lean processes, and in-house capabilities, the company reduces scrap, shortens lead times, and provides scalability from prototype through full production.

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From an OEM’s perspective, this combination of quality, agility, and cost-efficiency means more than just lower risk — it means competitive advantage.

As global markets remain unpredictable, the value of a trusted U.S.-based partner has never been clearer. Customers choose LV Swiss not only for precision machining, but for the peace of mind that comes with knowing their supplier is stable, dependable, and tariff-proof.

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On January 6, 2026, Arxis, a growing engineered components platform backed by Arcline Investment Management, announced the acquisition of MicroTronics, Inc., a precision manufacturing company based in Tempe, Arizona that specializes in mission-critical elastomeric and metallic components for aerospace and defense applications. Arxis

Founded in 1968, Micro-Tronics brings more than five decades of engineering and manufacturing expertise to the Arxis portfolio. The company is recognized for producing highly engineered elastomeric diaphragm seals, mechanical assemblies, and precision electrical discharge machined parts that are essential in demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial uses where reliability and performance are paramount. Arxis

Under the terms of the acquisition, Micro-Tronics will become part of the Arxis Mechanical Components Segment, broadening Arxis’s product capabilities in engineered components. Arxis’s President of Mechanical Components, Ross Sealfon, noted that Micro-Tronics’s deep technical knowledge and complementary engineering strengths will enhance the combined company’s ability to deliver integrated, high-performance solutions to customers in regulated and mission-critical end markets. Arxis

Micro-Tronics co-CEOs Charlie and Johnny Marusiak emphasized the alignment between the two organizations, highlighting shared commitments to engineering excellence, quality, and long-term partnership with customers. They said joining Arxis will provide greater scale and resources to invest in people, capabilities, and customer support. Arxis

The acquisition further strengthens Arxis’s position as a designer and manufacturer of proprietary, missioncritical components across aerospace, defense, medical technology, and specialized industrial markets. It also reflects broader industry consolidation trends in precision manufacturing, where strategic acquisitions help expand technical capabilities and market reach within complex supply chains. ◊

SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer: A Deep Dive

The Space Development Agency’s (SDA) Tranche 3 Tracking Layer represents a significant advancement

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in the U.S. military’s space-based missile defense capabilities, part of the broader Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Announced on December 19, 2025, this tranche involves the procurement of 72 lowEarth orbit (LEO) satellites designed for global indications, warning, tracking, and targeting of advanced missile threats, including hypersonic systems.

Building on Tranches 1 and 2, which focused on initial missile warning and tracking, Tranche 3 enhances these functions with improved fire control data for missile defense, enabling near-continuous global coverage and resilient operations in contested environments.

The SDA awarded approximately $3.5 billion across four contracts to diversify suppliers and mitigate risks, aligning with its spiral development approach that delivers capabilities every two years.

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• Lockheed Martin: Up to $1.1 billion for 18 satellites equipped with advanced infrared payloads for hypersonic detection. Lockheed selected Terran Orbital

to provide satellite buses, leveraging modular designs for rapid production.

• L3Harris Technologies: $843 million for 18 satellites, emphasizing integrated sensors for tracking and data relay.

• Northrop Grumman: Approximately $800 million for 18 satellites, focusing on resilient architectures.Rocket Lab USA: Up to $816 million ($806 million base plus options) for 18 satellites built on its Lightning platform, incorporating Phoenix infrared sensors and Starlite technology for precision threat custody. Rocket Lab’s vertical integration, including solar arrays and reaction wheels, positions it as a key prime contractor.

These satellites will operate in LEO, providing lowlatency data to warfighters via optical crosslinks, enhancing the PWSA’s transport layer for secure communications.

The program addresses evolving threats like hypersonics, which evade traditional ground-based radars, by offering persistent overhead infrared sensing. It integrates with initiatives like the

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“Golden Dome” missile shield, serving as the “retina” for continuous tracking and targeting. Production is slated for 2026-2028, with launches beginning around 2029, ensuring incremental capability deployment. Subcontractors like Redwire (supplying antennas and RF hardware) and SolAero (solar cells) underscore the ecosystem’s interconnectedness, potentially channeling additional revenue flows.

This tranche not only bolsters U.S. deterrence but also signals a shift toward proliferated, affordable space assets, reducing reliance on vulnerable large satellites. As geopolitical tensions rise, Tranche 3 exemplifies the SDA’s agile acquisition strategy, with future tranches poised to incorporate AI-driven analytics and expanded constellations. Overall, it marks a $3.5 billion investment in space superiority, with ripple effects across the defense industrial base. ◊

Novartis — Flagship Manufacturing Hub in North Carolina

In a major boost to U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing, Novartis unveiled plans in November–December 2025

to build a flagship end-to-end manufacturing hub in North Carolina. This campus will integrate new and expanded facilities across Durham and Morrisville, covering more than 700,000 square feet and combining biologics production, sterile packaging, solid dosage (tablets and capsules) manufacturing, and expanded filling capabilities in a single location.

The project is part of Novartis’ strategic $23 billion investment in U.S. infrastructure over five years with the goal of producing all of the company’s key medicines domestically and strengthening supply chain resilience. Once completed—anticipated in 2027–2028—the site is expected to employ about 700 direct workers and support over 3,000 indirect jobs in the broader supply chain.

By consolidating assets within close proximity, the hub is designed to streamline manufacturing—from active ingredient processing through final packaging—while helping reduce dependency on overseas production and improving responsiveness to U.S. patient needs.

Groundbreaking ceremonies in December 2025 were

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attended by company leadership, state officials and FDA representatives, underscoring the project’s importance to both local economic growth and national priorities in pharmaceutical self-sufficiency. ◊

Boom Supersonic Make Major Strategic Pivot

The most significant development for Boom Supersonic during this period was a major strategic pivot announced on December 9, 2025. The company unveiled Superpower, a 42MW natural gas turbine derived from its Symphony supersonic engine core, targeted at powering AI data centers amid surging demand for electricity in the sector.

Boom secured a launch customer in Crusoe (an AI infrastructure company), with an initial order for 29 units worth 1.21 gigawatts and a total backlog exceeding $1.25 billion.

Simultaneously, Boom raised $300 million in new funding, led by Darsana Capital Partners, with participation from

investors including Altimeter Capital, ARK Invest, Bessemer Venture Partners, Robinhood Ventures, and Y Combinator.

CEO Blake Scholl described this as a “capitalefficient” move: revenues and operational data from Superpower turbines will accelerate development and certification of the Symphony engine for the Overture supersonic airliner, while addressing funding challenges in aerospace

The company emphasized that Superpower shares ~80% of parts with Symphony, allowing real-world endurance testing to de-risk the aviation program. Production ramp-up aims for over 4 gigawatts annually by 2030, with first integrated turbine tests in late 2026 and deliveries in 2027.

Additionally some progress updates on the Symphony engine. Approximately 95% of parts have been released to manufacturing. This is good news considering on December 18th a house panel unanimously voted to repeal the overland supersonic ban. This is one small step towards accessible supersonic flight! ◊

Cancoil USA — $28 M Heat-Transfer Plant in Jacksonville, Texas

In late November 2025, Cancoil USA, a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial heat transfer products, announced plans to establish a $28 million manufacturing plant in Jacksonville, Texas, marking its first dedicated U.S. manufacturing operations center.

This new facility will create approximately 120 jobs and enhance the company’s capacity to produce heat-transfer solutions for sectors including food processing, refrigeration, healthcare, and industrial applications.

The project is supported by state incentives, including a $648,000 Texas Enterprise Fund grant and additional veteran job bonuses, reflecting Texas’ efforts to attract industrial manufacturers and grow supply chain capabilities.

Company officials highlighted the region’s strong workforce and favorable business climate as key reasons for selecting Jacksonville, with local leaders emphasizing the facility’s potential to drive long-term economic vitality.

The plant is expected to serve as a cornerstone of Cancoil’s U.S. operations, improving manufacturing efficiency and strengthening its footprint in the domestic market for engineered heat-transfer systems. ◊ Announcements & News Continued

The Mystery of Metal

By Peter Hushek

My career has been centered around metals processing (heat treating) which for the most part, involve standard cycles and the ability to control part movement while providing uniform properties. In essence this is the easy part of the job but as many of you have learned metals have a mind of their own. I am here to tell you that they indeed do have a mind of their own! BUT they can also be persuaded or tricked into behaving better.

In nearly all cases, the appearance of a problem occurs with the starting stock of the material. One of the often missed opportunities for high quality parts is the metal distributor selection and material lot options. Most purchasing agents do not realize that the very specifications that are used to control material chemistry and mechanical properties create internal stresses through mill operations that can come back to haunt machinists.

The following is an actual case study that relates to the movement of aluminum sheet purchased in Condition T-6. A customer came to us asking to straighten the bow of an approximately 0.100” in a 4” x 3” x 0.090” thick part. The parts were unusable in distorted condition and attempts at mechanical straightening were fruitless as well as frustrating. The problem arose from the relief of rolling stresses, induced at the mill. For the mill to generate the T-6 Condition it must be processed through a solution treat, quench and artificial age. Distortion was induced at the quench step but to meet the procurement specs for flatness the material required a “cold finishing” operation immediately after the quench.

This cold finishing operation in essence is a cold reduction step that induces compressive stresses to the thin sheet stock. The material is not flat and is artificially aged to meet the Condition T-6 mechanical property requirements. The mill met the procurement specifications by performing the cold finishing but set up the opportunity for the material to move when any nonsymmetrical material removal occurred. In this case, the difference between stock removal from front to back was 0.027” and only in eight small bosses.

A simple boss that looked easy from a material removal point of view resulted in over 0.100” dimensional movement. Since the material was now in T-6 it did not respond to mechanical straightening. The

difference between the yield strength and the ultimate tensile was too small and as soon as the yield point was reached the movement was too great. They were truly between a rock and a hard place. No one could have predicted the problem at the time of material purchase.

The solution was developed through an understanding of the material properties at temperature combined with the restraint of the metal in the opposite direction to the bow. After two to three different optional “stress relief” cycles and differing restraint, the parts were “made flat”.

This process added cost and time to production, which is never ideal for a machinist. But the parts were salvaged. During discussions with the customer, we learned that this bow did not occur when they made the First Article parts and they wanted to know why it happened this time. If the stock material was from different material lots, it can happen. Every mill has different equipment, standard operating procedures and the billet, original starting material, can cause the difference.

The big take-away here is to keep a scorecard, not on the distributers, but rather on the mills that make the material. The products everyone purchases are products of many different factors. The material meets the procurement specifications from chemical and physical properties but must be in a state of dynamic balance.

Any material removal will upset this balance and movement can happen. It adds extra work to monitor a mill’s output quality but in the long run this extra homework will ensure you have a high quality machined part. ◊

Peter Hushek Chief Metallurgical Engineer Thermal Innovation Technologies Pete.Hushek@pm.me

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FormFactor — Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility in Farmers Branch, Texas

In November 2025, FormFactor, Inc., a major supplier of semiconductor test and measurement technologies, announced it had begun site work on a new advanced manufacturing facility in Farmers Branch, Texas.

This project marks one of the city’s most significant recent economic development wins, bringing hundreds of highly skilled jobs and enhancing Texas’s role in the domestic semiconductor supply chain. FormFactor’s products, such as probe cards critical for ch ip testing across logic and memory markets, are central to ensuring chip performance and yield—especially as advanced packaging and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) technologies grow in importance.

The company’s planned investment includes substantial capital outlays—expected to exceed $140 million in 2026—to equip the facility with the infrastructure needed to support cleanroom production and advanced

manufacturing. Local officials and company leaders emphasized the project’s transformative impact on the region’s high-tech employment base and its strategic role in strengthening U.S. semiconductor production capabilities amid global supply chain shifts. ◊

Eaton — $6.8 M Fluid Distribution Expansion in Middlesex, North Carolina

In November 2025, Eaton, a global power management and aerospace components manufacturer, announced a $6.8 million expansion of its existing facility in Middlesex, North Carolina, aimed at enhancing its fluid conveyance and distribution operations.

The project will add approximately 40,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space to Eaton’s aerospace components plant, enabling the addition of a distribution center for hose products and other components that serve commercial and defense markets. This expansion will result in about 30 new jobs in Nash County, with average wages higher than local norms, and is expected to contribute over $1.7 million annually in regional payroll. The initiative received

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support through a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund, reflecting collaboration between Eaton, economic development partners, and state agencies. Company leaders described the move as a reaffirmation of their longstanding commitment to the community and a strategic investment in improving responsiveness and manufacturing efficiency for global customers. ◊

Major Milestone achieved by Rockwell Automation

In late October–November 2025, Rockwell Automation, Inc.—the U.S.’s leading industrial automation provider—announced a major milestone in its robotics manufacturing strategy by rolling out the first autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) off the production line at its Milwaukee, Wisconsin, headquarters campus.

This event represents the company’s first U.S.-based manufacturing of AMRs, marking a significant step toward strengthening domestic robotics production capacity and meeting growing demand for automation solutions in manufacturing, logistics, and material handling.

The new 25,000-squarefoot OTTO production space at Rockwell’s global headquarters is now assembling two flagship models—the OTTO 600 and OTTO 1200 autonomous mobile robots.

These units are designed to transport heavy materials safely and efficiently across busy factory floors and in confined spaces, reducing reliance on traditional manual forklifts and enabling manufacturers to improve workplace safety, speed up internal logistics, and minimize product damage.

Each AMR is engineered with advanced navigation sensors including laser scanners that map their surroundings more than 30 times per second, and communication systems that allow fleets of robots to coordinate movement without collisions.

Before shipment, every AMR completes over 15 miles of autonomous driving tests to ensure reliability in real-world industrial environments.

This milestone stems from Rockwell’s 2023 acquisition of Clearpath Robotics’ OTTO Motors division, which brought specialized autonomous robot platforms into Rockwell’s portfolio.

The Milwaukee production adds U.S. manufacturing capacity to existing production at Clearpath’s facilities in Ontario, Canada, offering closer proximity to U.S. customers and reinforcing supply-chain resilience amid growing domestic demand for automation. Rockwell’s broader industrial strategy includes a $2 billion investment in manufacturing

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The Year Ahead with A2Z Magazine

By Charlie & Alex Hushek

As the new owners, we are honored to carry forward a publication that has served the manufacturing community for more than 20 years.

Our commitment is simple: preserve what makes A2Z trusted — and strengthen the areas that help our advertisers succeed.

In just our first month, we launched a completely redesigned website at www.A2Zmanufacturing.com.

This update reflects the direction we are heading: modern, easy to navigate, and built to increase visibility for our advertisers while delivering even stronger content to our readers. Much like the manufacturing world, A2Z is evolving — not away from its roots, but forward in a way that supports today’s needs.

Over the next few months, we will continue rolling out new digital tools and community features that will expand industry engagement and help ensure your message reaches the right audience across multiple platforms.

Honoring the Legacy of A2Z

We want to express our sincere gratitude to Kim and Linda, whose passion and hard work shaped this publication for more than two decades. Their foundation is what allows us to

build the next chapter, and we are committed to upholding the mission they established.

2026 Email Marketing Expansion

Starting in 2026, A2Z will be greatly expanding its email marketing capabilities. Every issue will now be emailed directly to our full subscriber list, giving your advertisements both print and digital visibility with each publication.

We have also brought inhouse email marketing specialists to help optimize performance and ensure your ad dollars go further in the digital space.

In the new year, we will introduce several new email-based advertising opportunities, including:

• Dedicated email features

• Featured stories

• Content blocks

• Logo or business-highlight placements

These additions are designed to give advertisers more ways to expand reach and strengthen brand visibility. More details will be shared in early 2026.

Convenient New Billing and Planning Tools

As part of our modernization, we will be shifting from physical invoices to digital QuickBooks invoices, where you can conveniently pay by ACH or credit card.

We are also introducing more streamlined internal processes for advertisers. Soon, all advertisers will use an insertion form system, which will help clarify run schedules, improve communication, and ensure every advertisement receives consistent, high-quality placement.

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• 75% keep an issue for at least a month, increasing ad visibility far beyond a single read

• Print readers are 37% more likely to pay attention to advertisements than online audiences

For manufacturing professionals—who value trust, credibility, and clarity—print remains one of the most powerful ways to reach decision-makers.

Looking Ahead

We are thrilled to welcome a professional graphic designer to the A2Z team. If your ad could use a refresh— or if you need help building new creative from scratch—we’re here to support you. Clean, compelling design helps improve visibility and response, and this service is now available to all advertisers. Contact us as advertising@ a2zmanufacturing.com to learn more.

New LinkedIn Support for Advertisers

To expand your reach beyond the magazine, we will be offering LinkedIn posting services to highlight our advertisers and increase your digital presence starting in the new year. This is a simple way to complement your print and digital advertising with additional online exposure.

We also invite you to follow our LinkedIn page and share it with your network. Every new follower helps amplify the reach of your message across the manufacturing community.

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To thank you for helping grow the A2Z community, we are offering a one-time 10% discount on any cover story or advertisement for each referral who signs on.

Print Advertising Remains One of the Most Effective Ways to Reach Manufacturers

Recent research from the Baxter Research Center continues to show the strength of niche print publications:

• 75% of readers spend 30+ minutes with each issue

• 80% revisit the same issue multiple times — often 3 or more

Our vision is to honor A2Z’s longstanding mission while elevating the value of every ad dollar you invest. We are excited for the road ahead, and we are committed to ensuring that your partnership with A2Z continues to yield strong, reliable results.

If you have any questions about upcoming changes, expanded opportunities, or ways we can better support your marketing plans, please reach out anytime. We are here for you.

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plants, digital infrastructure, and workforce development over multiple years to expand capacity and modernize production capabilities.

Industry recognition for this technology also underscores its impact; for example, the OTTO line has been honored with the 2025 IERA Award (Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation), highlighting pioneering achievements in material-handling autonomy at scale

By bringing AMR production to the U.S., Rockwell is not only advancing its own manufacturing footprint but also contributing to a broader national trend of reshoring robotics manufacturing and supporting the next generation of automated material-handling solutions for industrial enterprises across North America.

Texas Instruments Sees Production of 300MM Chips.

In December 2025, Texas Instruments (TI) reached a major milestone in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing with the start of production at its state-of-the-art 300 mm wafer fabrication facility—SM1—in Sherman, Texas. This event marks the first phase of what TI describes as a strategic semiconductor manufacturing expansion in the United States, part of a recordsetting investment exceeding $60 billion across seven semiconductor fabrication plants in Texas and Utah— the largest such investment in U.S. foundational semiconductor manufacturing history.

The SM1 facility—completed approximately three and a half years after construction began—will begin to ramp output in line with customer demand, ultimately producing tens of millions of chips per day once fully operational.

These semiconductors are foundational analog and embedded processing chips used in a wide range of applications—from smartphones and life-saving medical devices, to automotive electronics, industrial systems, smart appliances, and data centers.

TI’s expansion reflects its long-standing role as one of the largest foundational semiconductor manufacturers in the U.S., with deep expertise in analog and embedded processing devices that are crucial to virtually all modern electronic systems.

Control over domestic fabs like SM1 strengthens TI’s supply-chain resilience and ensures dependable

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capacity for customers amid global semiconductor demand.

The Sherman mega-site is planned to eventually include up to four connected wafer fabs (SM1 through SM4), and at full build-out is expected to support thousands of direct jobs, along with significant indirect support for supply-chain employment in North Texas.

Beyond production capacity, TI’s broader U.S. investment supports national competitiveness and technological independence in semiconductors—an increasingly strategic industry for economic and defense priorities. ◊

AstraZeneca — $2 B Biologics Manufacturing Expansion in Maryland

In November 2025, AstraZeneca announced a $2 billion investment to significantly expand its biologics manufacturing footprint in Maryland, reinforcing domestic production of complex medicines and strengthening U.S. supply chains. The company’s flagship biologics facility in Frederick will see nearly

double the commercial manufacturing capacity, enabling increased production of treatments for cancer, respiratory disease, autoimmune conditions and, for the first time, rare disease therapies.

This expansion is expected to create approximately 200 highly skilled jobs and support another 900 construction positions as the facility upgrades with advanced automation, data analytics and AI-enabled systems.

In parallel, AstraZeneca plans a new state-of-the-art clinical manufacturing facility in Gaithersburg, dedicated to producing clinical-stage molecules for trials; this site will create an additional 100 skilled jobs, retain roughly 400 roles, and support about 1,000 construction jobs by its expected operational start in 2029.

Overall, the combined expansion across both locations will support roughly 2,600 total jobs once complete. Maryland officials hailed the investment as the largest private capital investment in the state in a decade, highlighting its role in expanding the local biotech ecosystem and enhancing national medicine production capacity. The project is part of AstraZeneca’s broader $50 billion U.S. investment commitment spanning manufacturing and R&D. ◊

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Get to Know the New Owners of A2Z

By Charlie Hushek

First and foremost, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Linda and Kim for their many years of tireless work championing American manufacturing. Their leadership, commitment, and relationships built within our community have laid the foundation for the magazine’s success, and we are honored to continue their legacy.

The first thing we want to assure you of in this transition is our commitment to maintaining and building on the mission and vision that Kim and Linda have cultivated these last 20 years. The A2Z Manufacturing mission stands strong: “A2Z Manufacturing Magazine informs, connects, and champions American manufacturers, by delivering impactful content, showcasing success stories, and promoting technological advancement in precision manufacturing.” We remain focused on the same vision “To be the leading voice and connector for precision manufacturing in the Western United States.” And we will continue these core values that have made this brand successful, such as Championing American Manufacturing, Inform & Inspire, Community & Connection, Innovation & Adaptability. We will keep all these values in mind while we shape the brand for the next 20+ years!

In practice, this looks like celebrating and elevating U.S. manufacturers, innovators, and workforce contributors. It is fostering a strong, collaborative network across the regional manufacturing landscape while evolving with our industry, embracing new media and technologies. It is our goal to continually better serve our audience, while providing timely, relevant, and actionable insights to educate and energize our readers.

We’re excited to bring fresh ideas to each publication, including new columns and recurring features designed to drive deeper reader engagement. One such feature will be a standard column on leadership and culture—this new columnist had a 9-digit manufacturing exit. Check him out on page 66 of this issue!

We are also excited to announce that in 2026 we will have our first 40 under 40 issue highlighting some of the best and brightest in the industry. We look forward to our communities’ submissions.

I will take this opportunity to introduce ourselves.

Alexandra Hushek (Managing Partner & Editor-in-Chief) has spent the last 8 years in marketing, and the most recent 2 years working in the marketing and branding space supporting a custom home builder. Having worked closely with design she helped bring their ideas to life through digital media campaigns, web development, and overall digital integration across their brands. As Editor and Chief, she will play an integral role in formatting the magazine, leading the digital strategy, and working hand in hand with our advertisers.

For myself, I have spent the last 8 years working in manufacturing, however I grew up in and around Phoenix Heat Treating.

Today I serve as the President of Phoenix Heat Treating and Mesa Custom Machining, both of which are family owned and operated manufacturers in Arizona. Preserving and enhancing legacy is important to me, which is why maintaining the magic of a company even during transition is my focus. As Executive Publisher of A2Z Manufacturing Magazine, I will spend my time exploring ways to provide more value to the readers as well as our advertising partners.

Lastly, we also invite you to follow and share our official LinkedIn page with your network. This step will help amplify the exposure of our valued sponsors and connect our print presence to a vibrant digital community.

We are thankful and energized to take the baton from Kim and Linda, and we are excited for what lies ahead.

Sincerely,

Charlie Hushek

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“Retail sales are up, and sectors such as transportation, logistics, warehousing, and construction are performing extremely well,” Arora added. “Right now, business owners are confident in the future of their firms. August is typically a slow month for loan volume, but that wasn’t the case this year.”

Colorado Space Defense Company Raises $100 Million, Plans To Hire Dozens

A company building spaceflight training technology for U.S. Space Force warfighters raised $100 million in venture capital that will fund significant hiring in the coming months.

Business loan approval rates rose at regional and community banks as well. Small banks granted 49.8 percent of the funding requests they received in August, up one-tenth from July. It represents the highest figure for small banks since November 2014.

True Anomaly, based in Centennial, revealed the Series B funding round, saying it will help the 18-monthold business expand, hiring dozens of hardware and software employees over the next year.

Institutional lenders — pension funds and insurance companies — remained unchanged at an Index record 64.9 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from July’s figure.

As the U.S. semiconductor buildout accelerates, one of the industry’s least visible constraints is no longer silicon, capital, or construction — it is people. In Arizona, ASML’s expanded training footprint is quietly becoming one of the most critical enablers of fab success.

Training the Tools That Enable the Fabs

Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.

“It’s an awesome external validation of our thesis and the traction we’ve been able to accumulate to date,” said Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of the company.

True Anomaly has grown from about 50 employees to 107 over the past year. It expects to expand to over 190 by the end of 2024, Rogers said.

True Anomaly formed in early 2022 to help the U.S. military, especially Space Force, respond to the growing militarization of space and the need to have space ﬁghters learn and practice the art of ﬂying satellites and spacecraft in orbit in potentially hostile situations.

While public attention remains focused on headline fabrication investments, a parallel infrastructure effort is unfolding just outside the spotlight. ASML, the world’s dominant supplier of advanced lithography systems, has fully activated a major technical training center in Phoenix designed to prepare engineers and technicians for the complex demands of modern semiconductor manufacturing.

Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).

Credit unions approved 40.2 percent of loan applications in August, a slight drop of one-tenth of a percent from July and a large drop from their all-time high of 57.9 percent in March 2012. By Anthony Noto – Reporter, New York Business Journal

The company built a pair of small satellites, called Jackal, that will be used for training after they’re launched to low Earth orbit about 350 miles above the planet.

How Millennials’ Technology Expectations Can Help Save Manufacturing

Lithography systems are not interchangeable industrial machines. They are among the most complex tools ever deployed at scale, requiring precise installation, constant calibration, and a deep understanding of optics, materials science, software, and mechanical systems. Without a trained workforce capable of maintaining and supporting these systems, fab ramps slow — regardless of how much capital is invested upstream.

Millennials’ technology expectations have been shaped by smartphones, Facebook and digital media – in other words, by easy and ubiquitous connectivity. It’s not surprising, then, that traditional manufacturing systems can seem as retro as waiting for dial-up internet to connect. And that’s bad for the manufacturing sector, because its skills gap is looming large.

The satellites are scheduled to blast off aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission carrying many companies‘ small satellites to orbit in March.

The Phoenix training center directly addresses that constraint.

Workforce Capacity as a Production Bottleneck

True Anomaly has ofﬁces in Colorado Springs, where its training center for U.S. military space fighters, many of them U.S. Space Force Guardians, will be. Its Centennial headquarters, just south of Denver, is where the business designs, builds and operates satellites and develops software for satellite operations.

A joint study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting projects a surge of nearly 3.5 million open manufacturing jobs created over the next decade. Some of the empty slots will come by way of retiring baby boomers, while others are related to new positions created as a result of natural business growth, the report found.What the report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.

For manufacturers across Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem, the implication is straightforward: workforce readiness is now a gating factor for throughput. Advanced fabs do not operate on generic labor pools. They depend on specialized technicians capable of supporting uptime targets measured in fractions of a percent.

Its Mosaic software is being designed to use artificial intelligence and automation to help space warfighters fly dozens of small satellites in coordination with each other to a degree that hasn’t been readily available to the military, Rogers said.

Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.

The Space Force in September awarded the company $17 million in a small business innovation research grant to further work on Mosaic. With its new VC funding, the company also plans to build dozens of satellites in 2024 and 2025 it will launch to add to its training portfolio.By Greg Avery – Denver Business Journal

ASML’s facility is structured to train large volumes of personnel annually, supporting not only new fab ramps but long-term operational stability. This matters because the lifecycle of a lithography tool does not end at installation. Continuous optimization, maintenance, and process tuning extend for years — sometimes decades.

Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers and related organizations are already addressing.

By locating training capacity in-region, Arizona reduces reliance on overseas instruction, shortens onboarding timelines, and strengthens resilience against global

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Implications for the Supplier Ecosystem

While ASML sits at the top of the lithography hierarchy, the ripple effects extend well beyond one company. Every trained engineer represents downstream demand across multiple supplier categories:

• Precision machining and component refurbishment

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• Thermal processing and heat treatment

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• Specialty coatings and surface engineering

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• Cleanroom services and contamination control

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• Calibration, metrology, and inspection support

For Arizona-based manufacturers, the training center signals not just employment growth, but a longterm commitment to localizing high-value technical expertise.

Why This Matters Beyond Semiconductors

The training model emerging in Phoenix reflects a broader shift in advanced manufacturing. As industrial systems grow more complex, workforce development is moving upstream — becoming a prerequisite for production rather than a downstream HR function.

This is especially relevant for aerospace, defense, and energy manufacturers watching the semiconductor sector as a bellwether. The lesson is clear: capital investment without workforce infrastructure is incomplete.

Arizona’s strategy is increasingly holistic — pairing facilities, suppliers, energy, and talent into an integrated manufacturing environment.

A Quiet but Foundational Investment

Unlike factory openings or ribbon-cutting ceremonies, training centers rarely dominate headlines. Yet their impact is cumulative and durable. By expanding its Phoenix training footprint, ASML is not merely supporting current fab activity — it is underwriting the operational viability of the region’s semiconductor ecosystem for years to come.

For manufacturers across the Southwest, this represents a subtle but powerful signal: Arizona is no longer just attracting advanced manufacturing — it is building the institutional capability to sustain it.

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TSMC Arizona: From Construction Milestone to Production Reality

Arizona’s largest manufacturing project is transitioning from a construction narrative to an operational one. For suppliers, service providers, and adjacent manufacturers, that shift changes everything.

Moving Beyond the Build Phase

The presence of TSMC in Arizona has long been framed in terms of capital expenditure and construction progress. But the more consequential phase is now underway: tool installation, process qualification, and early operational readiness.

This transition marks a fundamental change in the project’s economic footprint. During construction, value concentrates around concrete, steel, and trades. During operations, it shifts toward equipment support, materials, logistics, specialty services, and precision manufacturing.

For the regional supply chain, this is where sustained opportunity begins.

What “Schedule Acceleration” Really Means

Recent indications that portions of the Arizona project may move more quickly than initially projected have sparked renewed interest across supplier networks. While timelines are always fluid in semiconductor manufacturing, even modest schedule pull-ins carry material implications.

Earlier tool installs compress supplier qualification windows. Maintenance contracts begin sooner. Consumables demand ramps faster. Training cycles tighten. Manufacturers accustomed to long lead times must now operate with greater responsiveness.

For capable regional suppliers, this favors those already prepared — companies with cleanroom readiness, documented quality systems, and the ability to scale without compromising consistency.

The Supplier Stack Takes Shape

As fabs transition toward production, the supplier ecosystem becomes more stratified. Demand clusters around several key categories:

• Equipment installation and refurbishment

• Ultra-clean fabrication and finishing services

• Gas, chemical, and materials handling infrastructure

• Thermal processing, coatings, and surface treatments

• Metrology, inspection, and failure analysis

Importantly, not all value is captured at the top tier. Tier-2 and Tier-3 suppliers — often overlooked during early project phases — become essential as redundancy and uptime become priorities.

Arizona’s Competitive Advantage

Arizona’s manufacturing environment offers a combination increasingly rare in large-scale projects: proximity, policy alignment, and infrastructure maturity. Energy availability, land use planning, and workforce initiatives are converging in ways that reduce friction for advanced manufacturing operations.

For TSMC, this supports long-term operational confidence. For suppliers, it creates a more predictable demand environment — critical when making capital investments of their own.

Beyond One Company

While TSMC is the anchor, its presence elevates the entire manufacturing landscape. Semiconductor fabs operate as gravitational centers, pulling in adjacent industries and raising standards across the board.

Manufacturers that successfully integrate into this ecosystem often find those capabilities transferable — opening doors in aerospace, defense electronics, and advanced energy.

A Long-Term Industrial Asset

TSMC Arizona should be understood less as a single project and more as a permanent industrial asset. Once operational, fabs rarely exit regions lightly. They create durable demand cycles measured in decades, not years.

For Arizona manufacturers willing to meet the technical bar, this represents one of the most consequential industrial opportunities in a generation — not because of the headlines, but because of the operational reality now taking shape behind the scenes. ◊

speed, redundancy, and domestic production at the forefront.

At the core of the project is solid rocket motor manufacturing capability, a segment historically constrained by limited capacity and aging infrastructure. New facilities like Project Ranger are designed to close those gaps.

Why New Mexico Fits the Mission

New Mexico’s role in defense manufacturing has long been anchored in research, testing, and national laboratory work. Project Ranger adds a critical production dimension, turning intellectual capital into physical manufacturing output.

The state offers several strategic advantages: available industrial land, favorable permitting environments, proximity to testing infrastructure, and a workforce already familiar with defense-grade requirements.

For manufacturers evaluating expansion or diversification into defense, this environment lowers barriers to entry.

Supply Chain Implications

Large defense manufacturing campuses rarely operate in isolation. They generate sustained demand across a wide supplier spectrum:

Castelion’s Project Ranger: New Mexico’s Defense Manufacturing Moment

Defense manufacturing is entering a new cycle — faster timelines, domestic capacity, and advanced production requirements. In New Mexico, Castelion’s Project Ranger signals a decisive move toward scaled hypersonic manufacturing.

A Strategic Manufacturing Investment

Castelion’s announcement of Project Ranger, a hypersonic manufacturing campus in Rio Rancho, represents more than a regional jobs story. It reflects a broader shift in how the defense industrial base is being rebuilt — with

• Precision machining and fabrication

• Heat treatment and specialty materials processing

• Non-destructive testing and quality assurance

• Tooling, fixturing, and automation

• Industrial services and facility support

As production scales, redundancy becomes essential — creating

opportunity for multiple qualified suppliers rather than a single source.

A Signal to the Defense Industrial Base

Project Ranger arrives amid growing urgency to restore domestic production capacity for critical defense systems. Hypersonic technologies, in particular, demand manufacturing approaches that blend aerospace rigor with scalable production methods.

Facilities purpose-built for this mission reflect lessons learned from earlier supply chain disruptions. They emphasize speed to production, modularity, and workforce readiness from day one.

Regional Impact Beyond Jobs

While job creation headlines often dominate, the deeper impact lies in capability development. Local manufacturers that qualify into defense programs frequently elevate their entire operation — adopting tighter quality systems, more robust documentation, and higher technical standards.

Those upgrades often unlock opportunities well beyond defense, strengthening the region’s overall manufacturing competitiveness.

A Durable Manufacturing Footprint

Defense manufacturing investments tend to be sticky. Once established, facilities evolve, expand, and adapt rather than relocate. For New Mexico, Project Ranger represents a long-term industrial commitment — one that positions the state not just as a research hub, but as a production center in the next era of defense manufacturing. ◊

Pacific Fusion in Los Lunas: Manufacturing the Path to Fusion Energy

Fusion energy is often discussed in terms of theory and physics. Pacific Fusion’s presence in New Mexico reframes the conversation around manufacturing — where complex systems become buildable, repeatable, and scalable.

From Concept to Components

Pacific Fusion has established a build center in Los Lunas focused on manufacturing components required for fusion energy systems. While full-scale fusion remains a long-term goal, the manufacturing

work happening today is tangible and immediate.

This phase emphasizes hardware: precision components, advanced materials, and complex assemblies that must perform under extreme conditions. In other words, it is a manufacturing challenge as much as a scientific one.

Why Manufacturing Comes First

Fusion systems cannot be scaled without a reliable production base. Prototypes give way to repeatable components only when manufacturing processes are established early.

Pacific Fusion’s approach recognizes that reality. By anchoring manufacturing capability upfront, the company reduces downstream risk and accelerates iteration cycles.

For suppliers, this creates early entry points — often before demand peaks.

Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturers

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From 1993 to 2016, I had one job as CEO of Able Aerospace: grow the value of the business. Everything else was secondary.

I started Able with three people in a 5,000-square-foot facility, focusing on a single electroplating process. When we sold to Textron Aviation 23 years later for nine figures, we had over 500 team members operating out of 300,000 square feet of space. We’d gone from 7 repairs for helicopter drivetrain components to over 10,000.

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I learned that you could start from anywhere and go everywhere if you stay focused on creating value. Looking back ten years later, keeping the business would have been just as good a decision as selling it. We’d have more than doubled it by now.

I’ve started eight companies from scratch and sold three of them. I love working with teams to grow value in any industry. These days, I also lead CEO mastermind groups with leaders running everything from startups to large established businesses.

Why am I writing this column? Because I want to help organizations create value faster.

Effective leadership should be measured by the value it creates. I focus on three areas: profit, culture, and customer experience. Get these right, and the business grows. Get them wrong, and nothing else matters.

My definition of leadership is straightforward: creating value with and through others.

By that definition, everyone is a leader. The real question is whether you want to elevate your game.

For leaders within an organization, the standard is higher: get results while fostering an environment where every team member is intrinsically motivated and empowered to create more value over time. As leaders, we create the environment. Our teams do the work. All of that work should be aimed at increasing the business’s value.

This isn’t theoretical. At Able Aerospace, we lived it. Every person understood how their work created value. Our platers knew they weren’t just coating parts, they were enabling helicopter operators to keep aircraft flying safely. Our engineers weren’t just writing repair procedures; they were solving problems that kept customers’ operations running. That connection between daily work and value creation made the difference.

The manufacturing sector needs this mindset now more than ever. You’re competing globally. Margins are tight. Labor is expensive and hard to find. Technology is changing fast. The companies that win are obsessed with creating value, not just for shareholders, but for customers, team members, and communities.

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Fusion-related manufacturing draws from many established disciplines:

• Precision machining and ultra-tight tolerances

• Advanced alloys and composite materials

• Thermal management and surface treatments

• High-voltage and high-energy system components

• Quality systems capable of validating novel designs

Manufacturers experienced in aerospace, defense, or semiconductor support will find many familiar requirements — albeit applied in new contexts.

New Mexico’s Growing Energy Manufacturing Role

Los Lunas continues to attract industrial projects that blend advanced technology

with manufacturability. The region’s access to land, energy infrastructure, and workforce pipelines makes it wellsuited for experimental yet production-oriented facilities.

Pacific Fusion’s build center adds to a growing portfolio of energy-related manufacturing activity that extends beyond traditional renewables.

A Long View on Industrial Development

Fusion energy timelines are measured in decades, not quarters.

But the manufacturing ecosystems that support them begin forming much earlier.

Suppliers that engage now — even at modest volumes — position themselves for future growth as systems mature.

For New Mexico, this represents another step toward a diversified advanced manufacturing economy — one capable of supporting next-generation energy technologies alongside defense and aerospace.

Manufacturing as the Bridge to the Future

Innovation ultimately succeeds or fails on its ability to be manufactured.

By investing in production capability early, Pacific Fusion is grounding ambitious energy goals in industrial reality.

For manufacturers watching the evolution of advanced energy, the message is clear: the future is not waiting to be built — it is already being machined, assembled, and tested in facilities like Los Lunas. ◊

Modern manufacturing demands more than extraction. Processing, refinement, and downstream integration determine whether materials actually serve domestic industry.

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Nevada Lithium and the Rise of Domestic Critical

Manufacturing

Minerals

As manufacturing supply chains recalibrate, critical minerals are moving from abstract policy discussions to concrete industrial priorities. In Nevada, lithium and boron projects are reshaping how domestic material supply is viewed.

From

Extraction to Industrial Strategy

Lithium and boron are no longer niche inputs. They are foundational to batteries, electronics, aerospace materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Nevada’s growing role in domestic critical minerals production reflects a broader shift toward securing upstream materials as a strategic manufacturing concern.

Beyond Raw Materials

Projects advancing in Nevada increasingly emphasize the full value chain — from resource to usable industrial input.

Manufacturing Implications

Critical minerals development creates manufacturing demand well beyond mining:

• Heavy equipment fabrication and maintenance

• Materials processing and thermal treatment

• Environmental controls and monitoring systems

• Automation, controls, and industrial services

These projects anchor longterm industrial activity rather than one-time construction bursts.

Why Nevada Matters

Nevada offers a combination of geological resources, land availability, and regulatory familiarity that supports sustained industrial development. Proximity to Western manufacturing centers further enhances its strategic value.

As federal policy continues to prioritize domestic sourcing, Nevada’s role is likely to expand.

A Stable Demand Signal

Unlike consumer-driven cycles, critical minerals demand is tied to long-term industrial and infrastructure planning. This creates more predictable demand patterns for manufacturers supporting these projects.

For manufacturers, the critical minerals story is not about extraction alone. It is about processing, equipment, and industrial services that translate resources into usable inputs.

Nevada’s evolution in this space positions it as more than a resource state — it is becoming an industrial materials hub. ◊

Arizona Manufacturing in Review: From Announcements to Execution

Arizona entered the past year with momentum. It exits with something more valuable: execution. While announcements still matter, 2025 marked a shift toward operational follow-through across the state’s manufacturing economy.

A Year Defined by Conversion

For several years, Arizona’s manufacturing narrative centered on attraction — landing large projects, securing capital commitments, and assembling incentives. Over the past year, that narrative matured. Projects advanced from planning to buildout, from construction to commissioning, and from workforce projections to actual hiring.

This transition matters because it separates speculative growth from durable industrial capacity. Facilities under construction generate activity. Facilities coming online generate ecosystems.

Semiconductors Remain the Anchor

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continues to define Arizona’s manufacturing profile, but the story has broadened beyond a single flagship project. Equipment suppliers, materials handlers, specialty service providers, and training organizations have all expanded in parallel.

Rather than a narrow cluster, Arizona is developing a layered semiconductor economy — one that includes fabs, tool support, materials logistics, and process services. This depth is what allows a region to absorb shocks, adapt to demand cycles, and retain manufacturing long-term.

Aerospace and Defense: A Steady Counterbalance

While semiconductors capture headlines, aerospace and defense manufacturing quietly maintained steady growth. Arizona’s long-standing presence in propulsion, avionics, systems integration, and sustainment continues to provide balance during semiconductor cycles.

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Defense manufacturing offers predictable demand, multi-year program timelines, and high barriers to entry — characteristics that stabilize regional manufacturing employment even during broader economic shifts.

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is currently a division of Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON), but the parent company announced earlier this year that its aerospace business and its automation unit would be split off into separate publicly traded companies. That followed calls late last year from an activist investor to make the move.

Workforce as Infrastructure

One of the most notable developments this year was the elevation of workforce initiatives from support function to core infrastructure. Training centers, community college partnerships, and employer-led programs expanded in scale and sophistication.

Honeywell Aerospace — which said it will remain headquartered in Phoenix after the split, expected in the second half of 2026 — is Arizona's second-largest defense contractor, with just under 2,000 contracts in fiscal year 2024 valued at a total of $657.58 million, according to Business Journal research. With 7,124 employees in the state in 2023, Honeywell Aerospace ranked as Arizona's 23rd largest employer last year. By Jeff Gifford –Phoenix Business Journal

Robotics company to establish global HQ in Phoenix

Manufacturers increasingly recognize that workforce readiness is not a downstream concern — it is a prerequisite for production. Arizona’s investment in training capacity reflects that understanding.

Energy, Water, and Industrial Realism

Imagine a world where a team of robots could lend a helping hand to small businesses for repetitive tasks, or clean and prep a construction job site overnight, allowing human workers to get more done during the day.

Industrial growth in Arizona is increasingly shaped by practical constraints. Energy availability, water stewardship, and grid resilience now feature prominently in site selection and expansion decisions.

The Supplier Effect

Revobots aims to make that vision a reality with the company’s flagship AI-driven, 3D printed humanoid robot, Taskbot, which is equipped with dual arms, a dexterous “handlike” gripper, and an intelligent “face” packed with sensors.

Manufacturers operating in the state have responded with efficiency investments, closed-loop systems, and long-term planning that aligns production growth with resource realities.

Perhaps the most underappreciated outcome of the past year is the strengthening of Arizona’s supplier base. As anchor projects progress, local suppliers gain experience, certifications, and process maturity that elevate their competitiveness across industries.

This supplier effect compounds over time, enabling Arizona manufacturers to win work beyond state borders.

“The Taskbot can be controlled through AI. You tell it what you want it to do, it will figure it out and complete the job,” said Andre Christian, cofounder and chief marketing officer for Revobots. “Or you can say, ‘Hey, I don’t have a Phillips screwdriver.’ Taskbot will print one and do the job for you. That’s going to be a game changer, and that, to us, is where civilization starts to change because everybody now has the means of production at their hands.”

From Momentum to Permanence

The company plans to establish its global headquarters in the Valley.The Phoenix region has increasingly become a landing spot for high-tech companies.

Continued Next Page

Arizona’s manufacturing economy is no longer defined by what might happen. It is defined by what is already underway. The past year marked a transition from ambition to execution — a necessary step toward building a permanent, resilient industrial base. ◊

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480-968-5335

602-431-8300

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery________480-968-5335

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Chip Removal

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chuck Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chucks

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

BISON 714-931-1327

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Clamping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

CNC Collet Chucks

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Collet Fixtures

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Coolant Systems

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Ebbco Inc

800-809-3901

MP Systems 909-282-7463

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Coolant Systems: Chillers

MP Systems 909-282-7463

AUTOMATION COMPONENTS

Lockouts

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

New Linear Slides

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

Shot Pins

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

CUING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

ARNO USA ___________ 815-236-8118

Copper State Bolt & Nut 800-603-6887

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Haydale 530-598-8774

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

PH Horn ____________ 602-489-0096

S.L. Fusco 602-276-0077

Drillling/ Gear Cutting/ Reaming Tools

PH Horn ____________ 602-489-0096

Grooving Tools

ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Live Tool Holders

BISON 714-931-1327

SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535

Spindle Tooling

BISON 714-931-1327

Static Tool Holders

BISON 714-931-1327

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Swiss CuttingTools

Tooling Columns

ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Grippers

SCHUNK

919-452-4535

Guard & Vacuum Pedestals For Grinders

Midaco Corporation _____

Royal Products

Live Centers

847-593-8420

800-645-4174

Lubricants / Systems

Admiral Metalworking Fluids _ 844-263-5843

S.L. Fusco

Star Metal Fluids

602-276-0077

800-367-9966

New Way Covers & Repair

Hennig______________909-420-5796

Pallet Systems

Adams Machinery

Arizona CNC Equip

D & R Machinery

Ellison Machinery

480-968-3711

480-615-6353

480-775-6462

480-968-5335

Parts Washing Equipment

D & R Machinery

Qualichem, Inc

S.L. Fusco

480-775-6462

480-320-0308

602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-996

R8 Quick-Change Tool System

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Robot Accessories

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

Royal Products ________ 800-645-4174

S.L. Fusco

Sealants

Spindles

602-276-0077

GMN USA ___________ 800-686-1679

Vibratory Equipment

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Vises and Vise Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

Waterjet Abrasives

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Waterjet Accessories

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Waterjet Replacement Parts

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Wipers

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Work Holding

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Kurt Manufacturing ______ 763-574-8320

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

CONSUMMABLES

Cutting Fluids & Oils (Coolants)

Admiral Metalworking Fluids 844-263-5843

Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Pioneer Distributing Co. 602-278-2693

S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

EDM Materials & Supplies

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

EDM Network 480-836-1782

EDM Performance acc’s 800-336-2946

Qualichem Inc 480-320-0308

Single Source Technologies 602-686-0895

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Machine Tool Cool. Filtration

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966

Solvents & Degreasing Agents

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Qualichem, Inc 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

HARDWARE MATERIAL

Alloys: High Temperature

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Western States Metals 801-978-0562

Alloys: Specialty

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Sierra Alloys TSI ________ 800-423-1897

Aluminum

AZ Metals 602-688-8003

Basic Metals 262- 255-9034

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

HT Metals ___________ 520-807-6157

New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865 Aluminum Extrusions

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

480.320.0308

Samuel,

Cast Iron

Western States Metals

Castings

Ind. Metal Supply

_______

Chrome Rod

Western States Metals

Copper

AZ Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

Coast Aluminum

New Mexico Metals

Western States Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

Lead

Metals

AZ Metals

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

HT Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

_______

801-978-0562

602-454-1500

801-978-0562

602-688-8003

602-454-1500

877-977-6061

505-717-1900

801-978-0562

602-454-1500

602-688-8003

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

520-807-6157

602-454-1500

_______

New Mexico Metals

Samuel, Son & Co

Sierra Alloys TSI

Tube Service Company

Western States Metals

AZ Metals

Floor Plate Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

High-Strength Steels

Steel Warehouse ________ 800-348-2529

HRPO Steels

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Manufacturer Steel Grades

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Military Grade Steels

Steel Warehouse 800-348-2529

Stainless Steel

Basic Metals 262- 255-9034

HT Metals

Chucks & Collets

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Clamping & Gripping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Cutting Tools

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Tool Steel

Davis Salvage Co _______ 602-267-7208

Titanium & Hastelloy

HT Metals

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Tubing & Pipe

AZ Metals ___________

602-688-8003

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

B&T Tool & Engineering 602-267-1481

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Cutting Tools: Custom

B&T Tool & Engineering ____ 602-267-1481

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

505-717-1900

602-721-0176

800-423-1897

602-267-9865

801-978-0562

Metals-Bar & Plate

602-688-8003

New Mexico Metals 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Totten Tubes 602-278-7502

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Drills

Cutting Tools Consultants

602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

Ind. Metal Supply

Samuel, Son & Co

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

602-454-1500

602-721-0176

Plastics- Acrylic/PVC, Tubing, Titanium

Samuel, Son & Co

602-721-0176

Abrasion-Resistant Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

TUBING: Round, Square, Rectangular Totten Tubes 602-278-7502

INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE

Abrasives

Industrial Supply 928-258-2101

Boring Tools

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Carbide

Cutting Tools Consultants

602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

End Mills

Coast Aluminum Sales

480-797-5162

Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

Form Tools

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

PACKAGING

Cleanroom Packaging

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

Corrugated Paper & Plastic Boxes

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

Crating

Foam Packaging Specialties__480-966-6889

Foam Packaging

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889 Hard Cases

Foam Packaging Specialties 480-966-6889

PALLET SYSTEMS

Manual & Automatic

Pallet Systems

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

MECHANICAL

Seasonal Preventative Maintenance

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Process Piping: Compressed Air, Oxygen, Nitrogen

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Dust / Fume Collection

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Repairs / Breakdowns

Geiger Mechanical_______ 623-773-1787

Unit Replacements / Installs

Geiger Mechanical 623-773-1787

Evaporative Coolers

Geiger Mechanical_______ 623-773-1787

PRODUCTS

Safety Glasses

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103

Calibration Services

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Arizona CNC Equip _____ 480-615-6353

Arizona 85226

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103

Scott Krueger

(928)

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Calibration: Repair & Certify

Scott Krueger

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com

Call: (928) 258-2101

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com Call: (928) 258-2101

Part

Loading Systems

Midaco Corporation 847-593-8420

CAD/CAM

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Vero Software 602-359-2530

Software, Inv. Control

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) ____ 480-696-6056

Software, NC Programming

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Software, Servicing

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

SERVICES

AS9100 / ISO9001 Certification

AZ MEP ____________ 602-845-1200

KALOS Certifications 480-486-8007

Auctions/Appraisals

KD Machinery 800-922-1674

Perfection 847-545-6906

Automation & Controls

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Banks

Alerus Bank & Trust 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Consulting

AZ MEP 602-845-1200

America Global Standards 617-838-4648

BMSC 480-445-9400

Quality Training Consultants _ 928-284-0856

Consulting:Business Improvement

America Global Standards 617-838-4648

BMSC 480-445-9400

Contract Programming

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

CNC Training

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Gateway Commnity College 602-238-4383

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Crates/Pallets

Beau’s Crates 480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters ______ 480-966-9929

Crating Technology 602-528-3628

Crating Onsite

Beau’s Crates 480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Crating Technology ______ 602-528-3628

Design Services

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

Metalcraft Inc.________480-967-4889

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech 623-780-4137

Facility Safety

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Financial Services

Alerus Bank & Trust 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Western Banks 480-917-4243

HazMat Pachaging & Shipping

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Metals Eng & Testing Lab.

Rigging

C&M Rigging

Hunter Machine Moving

AZ MEP

Bank of Herrin

618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

RECYCLING

Consolidated Resources Inc. 623-931-5009

Davis Salvage Co 602-267-7208

REPAIR/DESIGN

602-272-4571

602-253-8200

602-246-8783 Safety Training

602-845-1200

Schools, Custom Training

Arizona MEP

602-845-1200

Gateway Commnity College 602-238-4383

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Craters & Freighters

C&M Rigging

Transportation:Air/Freight/Ground

C&M Rigging

Bar Feeder Repair

Edge Technologies _______ 951-440-1574

Machine Tool Rebuilding

Advanced Precision 602-525-0156

API Services 757-223-4157

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

DM Machine Repair 480-709-1450

EDM Network 480-836-1782

The Werks C&C, Inc 602-569-1809 Machine Retrofitting/CNC

Adams Machinery

Ellison Machinery

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. Maint/Repair Services Adams Machinery

Advanced Precision Arizona CNC Equip

602-569-1809 602-290-9402

Wayne Costello

3D Machine .. ................................82

AAE ...............................................91

Able Electropolishing ............ 56,84

Abrams Airborne Mfg..............................85

ACC Machinery .........................................73

Accu-traq .......................................................81

Active Solutions .........................................82

Adams Machinery .........................47,73,96

AdmiralMetalworking ...1,19,42-44,77

Advanced Precision .................................. 80

AEI Fabrication............................................91

Aero Spring & Mfg............................ ........84

AllFab Engineering ....................................85

Alpha Machine 91

Alpha Mfg Solutions (AMS) 87

American Global Standards 39,79

American Tools & Metals 74,75

Americhem Engineering 75

APS Machining ...........................................87

Arizona CNC .............................. 7,69,73-78

Arizona Iron Supply.................................. 70

Arizona MEP .............................14,28,51,81

Arizona Tool Steel 78

Arizona Wire & Tool ................... .............93

ARNO USA .................................................76

AT&D 83

Auer Precision 85

Avtek ............................................................... 88

Axian Technology ..................................... 82

Ayers Gear & Machining........................ 79

AZ Metals ............................................... 12,76

AZ Precision 80

AZMF Precision 91

AZQM 66-67,86

B&T Tool & Engineering 79

Bank of Herrin 41,81

Banterra Bank.................................2,80

Basic Metals ........................................... 22,78

Beau’s Crates................................................ 80

BEL Machining.......................................... 84

Big O Metals 84

BISON 77

Blaze Precision 83

BLM Group 74,75

Blue Streak Grinding 56,85

BMSC ..................................................... 83, 92

Bystronic ................................................ ,73,74

C&M Rigging .......................................... 6,81

Capital Metal Finishing............................91

Capital Stainless 62-63

Castrol Industrial 76

Challenger Aerospace 87

ChemResearch(CRC) 40,87

Chiron Group 73

CIS................................................................... 82

Cleveland Electric Labs............................91

Coast Aluminum..................................34,77

Coastal Metals...........................................8,78

Coating Tech................................. ..............93

Collins Metal Finishing............................83

Consolidated Resources.....................36,80

Continental Machining...................................88

Continental Precision..........................86,87

Crating Technology....................................80

Craters & Feighters.....................................80

Index of Advertisers

Creedbilt Inc.................................................91

D & R Machinery.............................9,73,79

Davis Metals ...................................71,91

Deras Precision....................................87

Desert Precision MF...........................84

K-2 Manufacturing 91

KALOS Certifications.........................81

KLK Inc 88

KTR Machine................................. 21,74

Kurt Manufacturing Co..................... 78

L&W Machine Co. 87

Landmark Solutions 15,75

Lang-Technik 74

Latitude Machinery ............................ 74

Layke Inc................................................ 83

LEI Machining 88

Liberty Precision Works 83 Lone Arrow 76

LRW Cutting Tools ............................. 79

LTM Plastics ......................................... 86

LV Swiss 90

Lynch Brothers 82,86,87

Magnum Prec. ..11,67.73-78,95

Makino ................................................... 73

MarZee ........................................ 20,85,91

MASIC Industries 48,91

Matrix Machine 82,83

Matsuura 73

Mesa Machinery .................................. 75

Metalcraft Inc. ...................................... 87

Metals Eng & Testing Labs 83

Methods Machine 37,74

Metzfab 23,90,91

Midaco Corp ........................................ 83

Milco ....................................................... 83

Mitutoyo 79

MLC CAD Systems 80

MPC Machines 88

Multi-Axis Machining ....................... 88

NAI Horizon......................................... 63

National Grinding & Mfg. 85

Nelson Engineering 45,84

New Mexico Metals 78

Newton Heat Treating Co............33,85

Nexus Manufacturing ...................49,86

NFP Property & Casualty 80

North-South .............................17,73-76

Northwest Machine LLC....................90

Osborn Products ............................83,85

P4 Swiss Lindel................................ 87,91

Paragon Machining & Design 89

Perfection Industrial Finishing 57,90

Perfection Industrial Sales 76

Performance Grinding & Mfg ..........91

PH Horn ................................................ 76

Phoenix Fab & Design 87

Phoenix Grinding 83

Phoenix Heat Treat 29,86

Pioneer Distributing Co. ................... 83

Platinum Registration ........................ 80

Powill Mfg 86

PPE Engineering 93

Praxis Precision.................................... 86

Precision Aerospace.............................91

Precision Die & Stamping........... 30,82

Productivity ...............25,73

PRO-TEK 83

Qualichem, Inc......................................77

Quality Improvement Consulting........81

Quality Measurement Services..............93

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

ADDITIVE MFG / 3 D PRINTING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Creedbilt 623-939-8119

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) _ 602-332-8069

ASSEMBLY

AAE 928-772-9887

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

Wrico 480-892-7800

VFT (Vacuum Furnace Thermocouple) Assemblies

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-397-0036

BAR CODING

Sensing Solutions

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Thermo Couples

Cleveland Electric Labs

Coating: Dry Film Lube

480-967-2501

Bending: CNC

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

BROACHING

Air Gear

602-275-7996

CASTINGS

AATC 602-268-1467

Dolphin ____________ 602-272-6747

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

Castings: Prototype

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts ______ 480-250-9764

Castings: Production

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

COATING

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Gold Tech Industries _____ _480-968-1930

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Sav-On Plating 602-252-4311

Coating: Black Oxide

Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Coating: Electroplate

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: Nickel/Teflon

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: NP3

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.

Chemetall ___________ 714-739-2821

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Coating:Passivation

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Powder Coating

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Perfection Industrial Finishing_520-434-9090

DIE CASTING

TVT Die Casting

800-280-2278

Die Casting/Aluminum & Zinc

TVT Die Casting ________ 800-280-2278

Allied Tool & Die

Arizona Wire & Tool

DIES

Precision Die & Stamp’g

Wrico

AAE

602-429-2514

480-813-1002

480-967-2038

480-892-7800

EDM

EDM: Drilling Small Hole

EDM Tech

Tram-Tek

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Engineering

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Manufacturing Optimization

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

602-305-8100

EDM: Dialectric Systems /Filtration

Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901

EDM: Wire

3D Machine LLC 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision 480-834-4637

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

EDM Tech 602-278-6666

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Gilbert Metal Stamping 480-503-1283

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

Milco______________714-373-0098

928-772-9887

602-278-6666

LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654

Milco

Quality Mold

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold__________480-892-5480

Product Development

Turul Engineering

FAA REPAIR STATION

Sonic Aerospace

FABRICATION: SHEET METAL

Abrams Airborne Mfg

Active Solutions

AEI Fabrication

AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____

Allfab Engineering_______

AZMF Precision ________

BEL Machining_________

Big O Metals __________

Continental Machining ____

Creedbilt Inc

Dayton Lamina

Desert Precision Mfg

Diersen Welding & Fabrication

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication

Gilbert Metal Stamping

714-373-0098

480-892-5480

EDM: Ram-Type (Sinker)

AAE 928-772-9887

Blaze Precision

480-584-5227

EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666

Liberty Precision Works

Milco

Pro-Tek

Quality Mold

480-584-5227

714-373-0098

928-759-9494

480-892-5480

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Wrico 480-892-7800

ELECTRONICS

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

ENGINEERING/ PROGRAMMING

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

K-2 Manufacturing

LEI Machining

Lynch Brothers Mfg

Magnum Companies

Metzfab

Nelson Engineering

Precise Metal Products

Reiter’s Custom Welding

Scriven Precision

Stewart Precision Mfg

Wrico

Big O Metals

Metzfab

602- 539-9591

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575

Valley Machine Works

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

Stewart Precision Mfg

602-254-4173

480-306-7748

623-492-9400

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

High Production Precision Stamping

Allied Tool & Die ________

Precision Die & Stamping

Thompson Machine

602-429-2514

480-967-2038

505-823-1453

Industrial Repair & Fabrication:

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Metal Forming

Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497

AZMF Precision 602-476-747

Big O Metals

Desert Precision Mfg

K-2 Manufacturing

Punching

480-892-7800

480-477-9182

Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433

Fry Fabrications 602-454-0701

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Precision Metalworks 602-455-9575

Roll Forming

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Saw Cutting

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

FINISHING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Phoenix Heat Treating 602-258-7751

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

Abrasive Blasting

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Nitriding: Gaseous

Controlled Thermal Tech ___ 602-272-3714

Nitriding: Salt Bath

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Passivation

Coating Technologies _623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group________ 602-437-2426

Polishing

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Sand Blasting

A2Z Sandblasting 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Masic Industries 503-232-9109

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

480-477-9182

520-887-4433

602-455-9575

Reiter’s Custom Welding ___ 623-847-4028

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing

520-884-7473

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing

520-884-7473

Plasma Cutting

Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182

Marzee 602-269-5801

Precision Metal Forming

AEI Fabrication

480-733-6694

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Brazing: Aluminum Dip

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-172

Brazing: Induction

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Brazing: Vacuum

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Carburizing

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Chemfild

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Dry Film Lubrication

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Electro-Polishing

Able Electropolishing 888-868-2900

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Glass Bead Clean

A2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

Stripping

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

FIXTURES

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Blaze Precision _______ 480-584-5227

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

FOUNDRY

AATC ______________ 602-268-1467

GRINDING

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision 480-834-4637

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

GMN USA __________ 800-686-1679

Patrick H Stewart II President

Air Gear

Controlled Thermal Tech

602-272-3714

Dolphin 602-272-6747

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Heat Treating/NADCAP

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Grinding: ID

602-275-7996

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

Grindworks 623-582-5767

National Grinding & Mfg

602-588-2869

Nexus Manufacturing 480-239-9525

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Tram-Tek

602-305-8100

Grinding: Surface

Arizona Wire & Tool

Blue Streak Grinding

Grindworks

480-813-1002

602-353-8088

623-582-5767

National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding

602-437-8401

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Grinding: Tool & Cutter

CTE 800-783-2400

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Gun Drilling

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

HEAT TREATING

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Large Capacity Drop Bottom Oven/Aluminum Heat Treating

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

HONING/LAPPING

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

Grindworks 623-582-5767

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

National Grinding & Mfg 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100

HYDRO FORMING

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Tool / PartMarking (Laser)

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

TechMark 480-820--9444

Silk Screen

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

INJECTION MOLDING (PLASTIC)

LTM Plastics 303-592-9548

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

INSPECTION

Inspection, First Article

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Challenger Aerospace 480-894-0802

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-45710

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services, Welding

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Inspection Services, X-Ray Diffraction

Newton Heat Treating 626-964-6528

KITTING (Electronics)

United Performance Electronics760-438-2370

MACHINING

Machining: 5 Axis

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

ANEWCO 520-751-1222

ARCAS Machine 480-562-4203

AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

Industrial Tool Die & Eng 520-745-8771

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tech Five Machining 480-699-4856

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC ____ 480-968-2350

Machining: Aerospace

AATC______________602-268-1467

HK Machining 602-278-6704

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

KLK Ind. ___________ 602-267-1331

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

TVT Die Casting 800-280-2278

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Valley Machine Works ____ 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Machining: CNC

3D Machine LLC _______ 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

Osborn Products

623-587-0335

Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100

Precise Metal Products

602-272-2625

Pro Precision 602-353-0022

Service & Sales

480-968-9084

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Specialty Turn Products ____ 602-426-9340

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

Machining: Contract

Aero Design & Mfg

602-437-8080

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002

Avtek Industries ________ 602-485-4005

Axian Technology 623-580-0800

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro ____________ 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Gilbert Metal Stamping 480-503-1283

Group Mfg Serv. ________ 480-966-3952

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-172

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-25147

Alpha Machine ________ 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

APS Machining 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Axian Technology _______ 623-580-0800

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

AZQM 480-320-0938

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Challenger Aerospace___ _ 480-894-0802

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

RMSS 623-780-5904

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

T-N Machining _________ 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision _________ 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining ______ 480-699-4856

Tram-Tek ____________ 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Industrial & Repair

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com Justin Brannan

Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President Precision Machining

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

United Machining LLC

480-968-2350

Challenger Aerospace

480-894-0802

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Genesis Precision _______ 602-687-9600

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Genuine Machine Products 480-813-3816

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine

480-753-1166’

GrovTec 971-293-4249

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___

520-889-8325

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd.

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

Liberty Precision Works

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

602-992-9627

480-584-5227

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Justin Brannan

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Executive Vice President

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication

Machining: MultiSwiss

Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

GrovTec 971-293-4249

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Usher Precision 623-587-8444

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Mach’g 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

Genesis Precision 602-687-9600

Machining Plastic

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Justin Brannan

Executive Vice President

Machining Precision 3D Machine LLC ______480-239-8254

GrovTec 971-293-4249

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JB’s Precision 623-581-9088

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

RMSS 623-780-5904

Ron Grob ___________ 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Stewart Precision Mfg

623-492-9400

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

AAE 928-772-9887

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

AATC 602-268-1467

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Aero-Mach Precision 480-201-0251

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions _____ 602-332-3608

APS Machining ________ 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002

Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637

Avtek Industries _______ 602-485-4005

AZQM ____________ 480-320-0938

JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Lynch Brothers Mfg _____ 602-267-7575

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Matrix Machine 480-966-4451

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

ARIZONA

Metalcraft Inc.

480-967-4889

MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro Precision 602-353-00220

RMSS 623-780-5904

Specialty Turn Products

StarRex Precision

Usher Precision

Mach: Turning CNC

3D Machine LLC

AAE

Aero-Mach Precision

Northwest Machine

425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

StarRex Precision

480-834-6344

T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480699-4856

United Machining LLC

AAE

480-968-2350

Machining: Prototype

928-772-9887

AATC______________602-268-1467

Aero-Mach Precision 480-201-0251

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

APS Machining 480-773-1166

AZQM 480-320-0938

Continental Machining

800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

Evans Precision 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

G&G Prototype Machine 623-516-4948

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine ___ 480-753-1166

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

KLK Ind.

____________ 602-267-1331

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Stewart Precision Mfg 623-492-9400

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480699-4856

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Machining: Quick Turn

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Genesis Precision _______ 602-687-9600

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

RMSS____________ 623-780-5904

Machining: Semiconductor

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Swiss GrovTec 971-293-4249

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Pacific Swiss & Mfg ______ 503-557-9407

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Rhino Machine 480-250-3366

RMG Machining 623-582-6544

Allied Tool & Die

Alpha Machine

Alpha Mfg Solutions

APS Machining

Avtek Industries

AZMF Precision

BEL Machining

Cleveland Electric Labs

Continental Machining

Deras Precision

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication

East Valley Precision

Flex-Pro

Genesis Precision

GHT Services

GRPM

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng

JDB Ltd.

LV Swiss

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT)

Metzfab

Northwest Machine

Osborn Products

P4 Swiss/Lindel

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575

Rhino Machine 480-250-3366

RMSS 623-780-5904

Fry Fabrications ________ 602-454-0701

Magnum Companies _____

602.272.3600

Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591

Precise Metal Products

Precision Metalworks

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

Stewart Precision Mfg

602-272-2625

602-455-9575

480-306-7748

623-492-9400

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

Valley Machine Works

602-254-4173

Fabrication: Steel

Magnum Companies

AEI Fabrication

Allfab Engineering

Allied Tool & Die

AZMF Precision

Big O Metals

EDM Tech

K-2 Manufacturing

KLK Ind.

Marusiak LLC

P3 Built

Precise Metal Products

Precision Aerospace

Reiter’s Custom Welding

Southwest Waterjet-Laser

602.272.3600

480-733-6694

602-437-0497

602-429-2514

602-476-7477

480-477-9182

602-278-6666

602-455-9575

602-267-1331

480-318-8883

602-830-8300

602-272-2625

602-352-8658

623-847-4028

480-306-7748

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

Tube Service Company

Wrico

602-267-9865

480-892-7800

Laser Engraving & Etching

GRPM 480-423-3848

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Perfection Ind Finishing 520-434-9090

Performance Grinding & MFG

Whitley Machine

602-323-5550

Wrico_____________480-892-7800

Stamping: Aerospace

Dayton Lamina 248-489-9122

Wrico

480-892-7800

Stamping: Deep Draw

Thompson Machine _____ 505-823-1453

Stamping Design

SPRINGS WORKS Utah

801-298-0113

Stamping Flat Forming

SPRINGS WORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Stamping: Precision SPRINGS WORKS Utah 801-298-0113

TESTING

Testing: Non-Dest/ Pressure

Chemetall ___________

Phoenix Heat Treating

714-739-2821

602-258-7751

Semiray, A Div of Mistras 602-275-1917

Testing: Turbine Instrumentation

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

THERMAL SPRAY

Controlled Thermal Tech

602-272-3714

Empire Precision Mach. 480-633-4580

THREADING

Thread Grinding

Blue Streak Grinding

602-353-8088

Mark Underwood 425-870-0018 services@northwestmachinellc.biz

Pro-Tek _____________ 928-759-9494

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Wrico 480-892-7800

TOOLING

EDM Tech 602-278-6666

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163 Pro-Tek 928-759-9494 Western Sintering ______ 509-375-3096

TUBING

Assembly Formed Tubing Service & Sales _______ 480-968-9084

Formed Tubing AERO Spring

623-939-8119

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

602-278-6666

Flow International 800-446-3569

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883 602-269-5801

Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591

Milco______________714-373-0098

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

Rhino Board 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Waterjet, 5-Axis

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Waterjet, Multi head

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Waterjet, High Press. Cutting

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Marzee 602-269-5801

Rhino Board 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

WASHERS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

WIRE FORMS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

WELDING

Active Solutions 480-271-1967

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322 NorthWest Machine LLC CNC Machining Services

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

Valley Machine Works

Consultation

Precise Metal Products

Cutting Edge Mfg

602-254-4173

602-272-2625

Welding: Enclosures

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering

602-437-0497

Welding: Heli-Arc

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Welding: Laser

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

Welding: Mig

Allfab Engineering

602-437-0497

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

480-609-7233

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Quality Mold 480-892-5480 EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Welding: Spot

Lynch Brothers Mfg ______ 602-267-7575

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Welding: Tig

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Cutting Edge Mfg ______ 480-609-7233

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

K-2 Mfg 602-455-9575

Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480 EDM Tech 602-278-6666

Testing & Analysis

Electropolishing 888-868-2900

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Editors Corner

Table of Contents:

CONTRIBUTORS

Announcements & News

SELECTION IN AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

Announcements & News Continued

Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) Update

Southwest Waterjet & Laser Achieves

Announcements & News Continued

Davis Waste Services

Foresight Finishing Sells to Valence

Phoenix Heat Treating Achieves Second Consecutive Zero-Finding Nadcap Audit

Celebrating Manufacturing Month 202 5

Announcements & News

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Able Electropolishing Launches New AIPowered Assistant to Deliver Fast, Accurate Answers on Metal Finishing

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Raytheon Closes 2025 Strong

Milestones Achieved for SpaceX Starship Heavy

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Boeing Closes Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition

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TransDigm/Stellant Systems Acquisition

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Customers First, Always

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Efficiency Engineered Into Every Step

A Team You Can Count On

Inventory Solutions That Save Customers Time

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Delivering Value Beyond the Part

A Future Built on Trust

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Novartis — Flagship Manufacturing Hub in North Carolina

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