AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRobotic Manufacturing in Florida: St. Petersburg’s Haddy says it produced the TF-179 drone boat for the U.S. military using large-format robotic additive manufacturing, building layer by layer with giant robotic arms. Space Tech & Testing: UCF’s Exolith Lab is running abrasive “moon soil” trials in a sealed, suit-protecting setup to help refine NASA’s lunar base plans. Autonomous Vehicles: Zoox received an NHTSA exemption to operate a commercial robotaxi fleet of up to 2,500 vehicles for two years, a regulatory milestone for driverless tech. Environmental Health Watch: Residents near a Florida phosphogypsum waste stack in In Progress Village are renewing concerns about radioactive materials and cancer risk. Local Industry Investment: Bauducco is expanding in Zephyrhills with a $200M, 160,000-square-foot plant to boost U.S. production capacity. Food Safety: Walmart-sold pistachio nut butter and related products are under recall scrutiny over salmonella risk, adding pressure to supply-chain controls. Defense Spending Signals: A new push for major defense budget increases could reshape where federal manufacturing dollars flow, with some states positioned to benefit most.
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