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2020 Aerospace & Defense Yearbook
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Yearbook 2020
The 2020 edition of the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Yearbook is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Yearbook
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year
October 7, 2020
The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
By
John Kenkel
VP of Strategy,
Cyient
Aerospace & Defense
Manufacturing Management
Smart Manufacturing
Outlook
VIEWPOINTS
What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Angela Wordell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Graco
July 17, 2026
America’s manufacturing history is a story of practical innovation—ideas born from how we can work or live better, often sparked by frustration or ongoing challenges.
MEDICAL
LightForce Appoints Erica Rogers CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Lightforce Orthodontics
July 17, 2026
LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Erica Rogers as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE
New U.S.-Canada Bridge to Open July 27
Michael McConnell
July 17, 2026
After almost eight years of construction, Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will soon open a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
Techview
VIEWPOINTS
What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Angela Wordell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Graco
July 17, 2026
America’s manufacturing history is a story of practical innovation—ideas born from how we can work or live better, often sparked by frustration or ongoing challenges.
MEDICAL
LightForce Appoints Erica Rogers CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Lightforce Orthodontics
July 17, 2026
LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Erica Rogers as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE
New U.S.-Canada Bridge to Open July 27
Michael McConnell
July 17, 2026
After almost eight years of construction, Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will soon open a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
A&D Manufacturing
VIEWPOINTS
What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Angela Wordell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Graco
July 17, 2026
America’s manufacturing history is a story of practical innovation—ideas born from how we can work or live better, often sparked by frustration or ongoing challenges.
MEDICAL
LightForce Appoints Erica Rogers CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Lightforce Orthodontics
July 17, 2026
LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Erica Rogers as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE
New U.S.-Canada Bridge to Open July 27
Michael McConnell
July 17, 2026
After almost eight years of construction, Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will soon open a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
Machines & Automation
VIEWPOINTS
What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Angela Wordell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Graco
July 17, 2026
America’s manufacturing history is a story of practical innovation—ideas born from how we can work or live better, often sparked by frustration or ongoing challenges.
MEDICAL
LightForce Appoints Erica Rogers CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Lightforce Orthodontics
July 17, 2026
LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Erica Rogers as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE
New U.S.-Canada Bridge to Open July 27
Michael McConnell
July 17, 2026
After almost eight years of construction, Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will soon open a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
Smart Manufacturing
VIEWPOINTS
What 100 Years of Manufacturing Teaches Us About Navigating Disruption Today
Angela Wordell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Graco
July 17, 2026
America’s manufacturing history is a story of practical innovation—ideas born from how we can work or live better, often sparked by frustration or ongoing challenges.
MEDICAL
LightForce Appoints Erica Rogers CEO
PRESS RELEASE: Lightforce Orthodontics
July 17, 2026
LightForce Orthodontics has appointed Erica Rogers as chief executive officer as the company enters its next phase of commercial growth.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE
New U.S.-Canada Bridge to Open July 27
Michael McConnell
July 17, 2026
After almost eight years of construction, Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, will soon open a new bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada.
