Machina Secures Contract with Lockheed Martin for JASSM Missile Parts Production
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Machina Labs has received a qualification contract from Lockheed Martin to support the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) program. This contract marks a significant milestone as it is the first instance of a component produced using Machina's robotic 'RoboForming' technology qualifying for a U.S. defense missile system.
The importance of this contract lies in addressing the production constraints faced by missile programs, as highlighted by Machina's CEO Edward Mehr. The company's advanced manufacturing capabilities allow for the rapid formation and assembly of complex metal structures, which is crucial for meeting the demands of defense readiness and enhancing production speed.
Looking ahead, Machina is set to open its new facility, Factory 3, dedicated to producing defense systems. This 200,000-square-foot facility will house up to 50 RoboCraftsman cells, enabling high-rate production of mission-critical components for the JASSM program and potentially other defense initiatives. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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Lockheed Martin taps Machina’s robots for mission-critical missile parts
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