After decades of offshoring, Americans are returning to the factory floor, and our elected officials and business leaders are now investing in American manufacturing because it aids our economy and strengthens our national security. Whether it’s a data center powering the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) or an automated factory building a state-of-the-art drone, America’s manufacturing renaissance depends on microelectronics.

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From DuPont to the Navy’s top electronics programs, Defense Speak Interpreted columnist Dennis “Denny” Fritz has devoted his career to advancing defense technology and collaboration. In this interview, Denny reflects on decades of leadership, service, and innovation, offering timeless advice on staying technically active and leading with purpose.

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Tenets of the Department of Defense's (DoD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) 2.0 went into effect on Nov. 10. What are the primary differences between 1.0 and 2.0 compliance, and what exactly must be in place now? CMMC 2.0 is now being written into DoD contracts and enforced through DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), with a three-year phased rollout. For PCB and electronics manufacturers in the defense supply chain, this is now a real gate to doing business with the DoD, not a “nice to have.”

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