Inside the Mind of a Modern Manufacturer: Ray Whitehead on Talk About It – Galesburg Podcast
Join Jupiter Machine Tool CEO Ray Whitehead as he shares his personal journey from the U.S. Air Force to leading innovation in CNC technology and advanced manufacturing. In this in-depth conversation, Ray discusses the origins of Jupiter and Pegasus MFG, Midwest workforce development, 3D metal printing, AI in machining, and his vision for the future of American manufacturing—all from right here in Galesburg, Illinois.
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
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
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