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MFG Austin Ep. 21: Reinventing U S Defense Manufacturing (Feat. Florian Aigrain)

MFG Austin Ep. 21: Reinventing U S Defense Manufacturing (Feat. Florian Aigrain)

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On this episode of the Manufacturing Austin Podcast, Kevin Fincher chats with Accutronic CEO Florian Aigrain about the company’s bold move into Central Texas and their groundbreaking work on micro jet engines, actuators, and aerospace components.

They cover everything from Paris Air Show takeaways to reshoring supply chains, and why investing in Bastrop’s apprenticeship program is critical for the next generation of manufacturing talent.

Episode highlights:

Accutronic’s background & growth into aerospace

Texas’ first jet engine factory in Bastrop

Supply chain resilience & rare earth minerals

Defense + commercial applications for micro turbines

Why apprenticeships matter for future workforce

Big thanks to Texas Mutual for sponsoring and to Milan Media for producing.

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