Additive Manufacturing Spotlight: Oqton won the ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase for distortion prediction and compensation in laser powder bed fusion, with major software and engineering firms (Ansys, Siemens, Dassault, Autodesk, Cadence) backing the challenge and Florida State University’s InSPIRE partnering with ASTRO America. Industrial Growth in Florida: IFUS says it installed and commissioned a retrofitted Selco/Mosley Badger double ram press to produce SGP+ and SAG for validation, aiming to expand capacity for its proprietary formulations. Food & Pharma Oversight: Miami-Dade-area cities saw 13 FDA inspections in July across food and cosmetics firms; results ranged from “No Action Indicated” to “Voluntary Action Indicated.” Supply Chain Leadership: The 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Awards highlighted rising talent and mentorship across logistics, transportation, warehousing, and tech. Trade & Manufacturing Pressure: A drone tariff push is hitting the supply chain—Wall Street may like the onshoring story, but key motor magnets and battery cells still rely heavily on China. Local Manufacturing Workforce Angle: Florida’s housing affordability debate continues to ripple into construction planning, with experts dissecting the new federal ROAD to Housing Act’s practical impact.