“I'd rather have half of my idea change the world than my whole idea be a few papers in a journal.”
– Rodney Brooks, Australian roboticist
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1. They Put a GPU in Body Armor
Anduril’s EagleEye helmet-native system bundles together mission command, AI vision, HUD overlays, rear/flank sensors, spatial audio, and Lattice mesh networking. It enables soldiers to task drones, share live feeds, and maintain situational awareness. Compute is redistributed (there’s literally a GPU in one of the ballistic SAPI plates) for low-latency edge AI. Modular, lightweight, and software-first, it aims to reduce cognitive load while being field-ready and upgradeable. They just made wallhacks a thing IRL!
2. Okuma Expands Strategic Leadership
Okuma America has added a new executive seat to fuel its 2030 growth targets, naming Dominick Patriarca as senior vice president of corporate strategy. The former executive from Gleason and Lincoln Electric brings deep manufacturing and operations chops to the Charlotte-based machine tool maker. The move follows Okuma’s investments in automation technology and a new repair facility, both aimed at keeping the company sharp as the manufacturing sector picks up speed.
3. Hexagon Extends Its Reach (and Its Ruler)
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division is teaming up with Prosper Machine Tool to tighten up metrology coverage across the Southwest and Central regions of the United States. The new Prosper Metrology Group will combine Hexagon’s precision tools and software – like Simufact Welding and Volume Graphics – with Prosper’s local support network. The goal? Help manufacturers measure twice, cut once, and still meet deadlines across aerospace, auto, and semiconductor sectors.
4. Parker Plugs In
Parker-Hannifin just wrapped its $1 billion acquisition of Curtis Instruments, adding motor controllers, power converters, and input devices to its electrification toolbox. The move boosts Parker’s motion and control lineup for electric and hybrid machinery, aiming for synergy, not just more buzzwords. Curtis, projected to hit $320 million in 2025 sales, joins Parker’s Motion Systems Group as the company targets growth across EV and mobile equipment markets.
5. From Startup to Supply Chain Staple
SendCutSend just scored a three-peat on the Inc. 5000 list, landing at No. 511 thanks to surging adoption of its business tools. The company’s platform now supports thousands of teams, including over half the Fortune 500, with multiuser accounts, design for manufacturability checks, and lightning-fast custom part production. With facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, and Texas, and 50 million parts shipped, SendCutSend isn’t just cutting metal; it’s cutting lead times, too.
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