Huntsville company’s 3D-printed defense drone completes flight tests
Hellbound, a turbo-jet-powered, 3D-printed kamikaze drone developed by Huntsville’s Cummings Aerospace for the U.S. Army, has successfully completed three test flights in Oregon. The drone, which can fly at more than 350 mph, will move on to more testing. – PR Newswire
Catalyze Birmingham awards grants to nonprofits
Catalyze Birmingham has given more than $700,000 to four nonprofits for the second round of its Catalyze Birmingham Challenge, which supports organizations that create opportunities for young people to explore new careers. Grants went to Black Women’s Mental Health Institute, Blount County Education Foundation, Jefferson State Community College Foundation and YMCA of Greater Birmingham. – Bham Now
Montgomery extends business license renewal deadline
Because of delays associated with a new software system, the city of Montgomery has extended the deadline for business license renewals until Feb. 21 without penalty. All city tax accounts must be current and paid in full before a renewal will be issued. – City of Montgomery
Motion purchasing Hawaii distributor
Birmingham-based Motion Industries has signed an agreement to purchase Maguire Bearing Company, based in Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close at the end of February. – Motion Industries