Inside the Mind of a Modern Manufacturer: Ray Whitehead on Talk About It
In this exclusive podcast interview, Jupiter Machine Tool and Pegasus Manufacturing CEO Ray Whitehead discusses his journey from the Air Force to high-tech machining, the future of American manufacturing, and how advanced technologies like CNC and 3D metal printing are shaping industries right here in Galesburg, IL.
Pegasus: Reviving America’s CNC Legacy
Let’s Bring It Back: Reviving America’s CNC Legacy
Jupiter Machine Tool isn’t just building machines—we’re rebuilding a legacy. Born in the same state where the CNC machine was invented, we’ve returned to Illinois with a mission: to reignite American manufacturing at its roots. As part of the reshoring movement, we believe the power to create belongs in every home, school, and workshop.
This is more than business—it’s a call to rebuild our industrial birthright.
Watch the video. Share the mission. Let’s bring it back.
Pegasus manufacturing Awarded Manufacturer of the Year
On June 5th, 2025, Pegasus Manufacturing was honored as the 2025 Illinois Manufacturer of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration during the “Meet The Makers” Open House. The event showcased Pegasus’s innovation in aerospace, defense, and 3D metal printing, with live demonstrations, guided tours, and remarks from SBA District Director Willette LeGrant, who praised Pegasus as “the best of the best.” Co-founders Ray and Ruth Whitehead emphasized the company’s vision for advanced automation and future-ready manufacturing systems.
Monmouth Lands first 3D Metal Printer in partnership with JUPITER
Monmouth Lands first 3D Metal Printer in partnership with JUPITER Pegasus Manufacturing proudly marks a major milestone in regional innovation by introducing Monmouth Land’s very first 3D metal printer, in collaboration with JUPITER. Based in Galesburg, Illinois, this partnership represents a leap forward in advanced manufacturing capabilities, enabling local industries to benefit from cutting-edge metal […]
GAVC High School Lands first 3D Metal Printer in partnership with JUPITER MACHINE TOOL
GAVC High School Lands first 3D Metal Printer in partnership with JUPITER MACHINE TOOL In a groundbreaking step for technical education, Galesburg Area Vocational Center (GAVC) has become the first high school in the region to install a 3D metal printer, thanks to a strategic partnership with Jupiter Machine Tool Inc. This collaboration brings industrial-grade […]
IMTS Unveiling – JMT launches Fully Integrated / Hybrid 3D Metal
IMTS Unveiling – JMT launches Fully Integrated / Hybrid 3D Metal At IMTS 2024 in Chicago, Pegasus Manufacturing debuted its revolutionary fully integrated hybrid 3D metal system, combining precision CNC milling with Meltio wire-laser metal-deposition technology. This innovative platform empowers users to seamlessly deposit metal layers, mill, and repeat, enabling creation of complex internal features […]
GAVC High School STEM Summer internship Initiative at Pegasus
GAVC High School STEM Summer internship Initiative at Pegasus Pegasus Manufacturing is proud to partner with the Galesburg Area Vocational Center (GAVC) to launch the STEM Summer Internship Initiative, providing local high school students with hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technology. Through this immersive program, students gain exposure to real-world CNC machining, 3D […]
Pegasus Mfg. is Growing: Skilled specialists needed for our new production line
Pegasus Mfg. is Growing: Skilled specialists needed for our new production line We’re expanding our capabilities and launching a new production line—and we’re looking for skilled specialists to join our team! If you have experience in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, quality control, or assembly, this is your chance to be part of a company driving […]