Space-based interceptors. Hypersonic threats. Materials that don't forgive mistakes. As defense shifts to higher speeds and higher altitudes, precision and repeatability in manufacturing become non-negotiable. Our VP of Aerospace & Defense, John Borrego, spoke with Anne W. for Via Satellite's cover story on how AI and robotics are helping Machina Labs form heat-resistant aerostructures that can survive Mach 15, extreme heat, and zero margin for error. We're not just forming metal. We're building the structures that make overmatch possible.
Machina Labs uses AI and robotics for heat-resistant aerostructures.
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👉 Go here to read the full cover story, with quotes from John's interview with Via Satellite: https://interactive.satellitetoday.com/via/october-november-2025/golden-dome-a-golden-opportunity-for-the-space-industry