
MFG Austin Ep. 21: Reinventing U S Defense Manufacturing (Feat. Florian Aigrain)
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from Wish List failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
-
Narrated by:
-
By:
About this listen
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.