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Mobix Labs Receives New Gulfstream Aircraft Component Orders

Production of high-reliability components for Gulfstream aircraft continues

Automation Pioneer Doubles Workforce for Air Force Drone Contract

Trust Automation secures $490 million deal for drone detection and mitigation systems, fueling rapid growth.

Applied Materials Sees 'Super Cycle' Demand, Races to Scale for On-Time Tool Delivery

Semiconductor Products Group President Dr. Prabu Raja says customer forecasts are coming much earlier as they seek assurance of tool availability and trained personnel.

San Jose Sheet Metal Company Fined After Worker Loses Finger

Cal/OSHA cites company for safety violations after repeat incident involving unguarded press brake machine.

Cleanroom Film & Bags Expands Production with High-Speed Converting Line

New bags-on-rolls line supports growing demand for cleanroom packaging in medical, life sciences and advanced manufacturing

Gallo Closes Sites, Cuts Napa, Sonoma County Jobs

Napa Valley workers hit as Gallo shuts down the Ranch Winery in St. Helena and trims staff at Louis M. Martini and the Orin Swift tasting room.

Arconic Breaks Ground on $175M Expansion in Riverdale

Expansion expected to add 40 new jobs to the area.

SPADA Launches to Power Southern California's Aerospace and Defense Industry

New regional alliance unites industry, government, academia, and community partners

Rocket Lab Expands Manufacturing Footprint with Precision Components Acquisition

New Auckland Machine Complex to Boost Rocket Lab's High-Volume, High-Precision Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Printastic Unveils Redesigned Website with Real-Time Quotes and Mobile Design Tools

New platform delivers faster, simpler custom signage creation with interactive design, instant pricing, and mobile-friendly ordering.

Norman Noble to Open New Prototype Manufacturing Plant in California

The Ohio-based medical implant contract manufacturer is expanding its footprint to better serve West Coast customers.

True Movement Tech Appoints Stephen Cook as Managing Director of Mancino Mats

Cook brings decades of sports business leadership experience to guide Mancino Mats' strategic expansion.

Nokia-owned Infinera Buys San Jose Tech Site

Purchase solidifies presence of tech companies in Silicon Valley

Cheer Pack North America Showcases EPR-Aligned Packaging at Expo West 2026

Leading North American spouted pouch manufacturer highlights sustainable solutions to support brands navigating new EPR regulations.

Northrop Grumman Accelerating B-21 Raider Production

The B-21 program showcases Northrop Grumman's proven performance and commitment to fielding advanced technologies and capabilities at the speed of need.

Northrop Grumman Accelerates B-21 Raider Production

First B-21 aircraft on track to arrive at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027 as company invests over $5 billion in digital engineering and manufacturing.

Gallo to Close Large Napa Winery, Cut Nearly 100 North Coast Jobs

E. & J. Gallo Winery plans to shutter The Ranch Winery in St. Helena and lay off workers at four other California North Coast locations.

Kuumba Made Selects BatchMaster Web ERP to Replace Generic Solution and Secure Compliance

The reliability, scale integration, and deep lot tracing will help the company achieve full organic certification and drive operational excellence.

Heath Ceramics Celebrates 78 Years of Timeless Design in Sausalito

The iconic ceramics company founded by Edith and Brian Heath continues to thrive under new ownership.

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