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