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Aug 4, 2026

The Navy is Buying Faster Than They Can Build

The Navy just placed the largest shipbuilding order in modern history. Groton has four years of drawings and a hiring problem.

Jul 21, 2026

Why The Digital Thread Could Decide Who Wins the Shipbuilding Race

Everyone in shipbuilding wants more capacity. The biggest bets are on AI infrastructure, model-based approval, and the digital thread.

Jul 7, 2026

Before America Could Win, It Had to Learn How to Build

America’s manufacturing story began with a wartime supply problem. At 250, the same question is back on the table, and the answer still starts with knowing how to build.

Jun 23, 2026

Everyone's Watching the Wrong Part of the AI Boom. The Real Money Is in the Hardware.

The AI gold rush is minting unexpected winners, and they're not the companies you've been reading about.

Jun 9, 2026

Software Ate the World. Now It's Building It.

Money and AI are flooding back into hardware. The manufacturers who pull ahead will be the ones whose engineering data is ready to move.

May 27, 2026

The CAD Security Problem No One is Talking About

As manufacturers push for domestic production and AI-driven workflows, the focus is shifting toward unifying 3D data into a more secure and accessible environment.