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.