The American industrial base has been hollowed out by long procurement cycles, fragile supply chains, and legacy manufacturing systems that can’t keep pace with modern demands. Divergent’s Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) offers a radical alternative: an AI-driven, software-defined manufacturing platform that compresses development timelines from years to months. By eliminating fixed tooling, integrating generative design, parallelizing 3D printing, and automating robotic assembly, DAPS™ enables on-demand production of mission-critical systems—from autonomous drones to next-gen vehicles—while slashing part counts and costs. This isn’t just about efficiency — it’s about preserving and amplifying the industrial expertise that built this country, ensuring it not only doesn’t die out but also rapidly evolves. And at the helm of it all is Divergent’s powerhouse father-son duo, Kevin Czinger (Executive Chairman & Founder) and Lukas Czinger (CEO & Founder, featured above).