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New Additive Manufacturing Center Coming to Maryland (Updated)

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based cross-industry development consortium, plans to build a new manufacturing center in Harford County, Maryland, to develop “next-generation industrial additive manufacturing, materials and processes,” the organization announced.

Pentagon Supporting Manufacturing Needs to Build Critical Capabilities (UPDATED)

A small office within the office of the secretary of defense is looking to support the manufacturing required to build the Pentagon’s biggest capability needs, including directed energy tools, hypersonics and fuse technologies, while promoting and encouraging U.S.-based manufacturing.

Industry Advocates Use of Electronic Brakes

A consortium representing brake manufacturers is working to inform military truck-buying agencies on the benefits of electronic braking systems.

New Products Make It Easier to Maintain Equipment in Field

At the 4th Annual Defense Department Maintenance Symposium and Exhibition in Charleston, S.C., several manufacturers marketed products aimed at making it easier for the military services to keep their equipment in good operating order even while on deployment.