Award recognizes Glīd’s potential to improve how materials move across manufacturing networks and the defense and munitions industrial base
BLOOMINGTON, IN, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Glīd Technologies Corporation (Glīd), a pioneer in dual-mode road-to-rail freight technology, today announced it has been named one of five winners of the inaugural Horizon Manufacturing Cup, hosted by the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI). The award recognizes the potential of Glīd’s road-to-rail technology and freight orchestration capabilities to improve material movement across manufacturing and distribution networks, including support for the defense industrial base.
“The future of logistics requires smarter, more adaptable systems that connect manufacturing, transportation and supply chains without the limitations of traditional infrastructure. Through ACMI, we have an opportunity to bring that vision closer to reality, expand our manufacturing capabilities and advance solutions that strengthen both commercial logistics and national defense readiness,” said Kevin A. Damoa, founder and CEO of Glīd Technologies.
Glīd is developing an integrated road-to-rail logistics ecosystem designed to move freight more efficiently between transportation networks, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers. Its portfolio includes Rāden, an autonomous hybrid-electric road-to-rail platform; Stōrm, a mission-configurable heavy-duty road-to-rail platform; and EZRA-1SIX, an AI-powered logistics orchestration system. Together, these technologies are designed to address longstanding inefficiencies in freight transportation by improving access to existing rail infrastructure, reducing costly transfers and enabling more flexible movement of goods across industrial and logistics environments.
Glīd’s Role in Manufacturing and Defense Logistics
As a Horizon Manufacturing Cup winner, Glīd will receive access to ACMI’s manufacturing infrastructure, technical resources and industry networks to support further technology development and future manufacturing activities.
The National Security Industrial Hub and Munitions Campus also provide Glīd access to advanced prototyping equipment, industrial infrastructure, technical resources, manufacturing space, supply chain networks and specialized talent to support its transition from technology development toward scalable production.
The award also marks an important step in the company’s advancement into the defense sector while advancing its broader mission to transform freight mobility. By connecting road and rail transportation through adaptable, technology-driven platforms, the company aims to strengthen supply chain resilience, improve operational efficiency and support the movement of critical materials and equipment.
“Glīd Technologies represents the kind of bold innovation industrial America needs to bring existing logistics infrastructure into a new era,” said Ken Rothaermel, CEO of ACMI Federal. “Their approach to connecting road and rail addresses critical challenges in how materials and goods move across manufacturing and defense supply chains, making it exactly the kind of out-of-the-box solution that ACMI looks to partner with. Through our National Security Industrial Hub and Munitions Campus, we’re helping companies like Glīd accelerate production, strengthen domestic manufacturing and build the next generation of American industrial capabilities.”
Glīd is the only transportation and logistics company recognized among over 70 applicants delivering next-generation technologies for advancing America’s industrial base. The competition was held October 20 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, awarding a combined $3 million in non-dilutive funding to the five winners.
About Glīd Technologies
Glīd Technologies Corporation is redefining freight mobility through an integrated ecosystem of dual-mode road-to-rail platforms and intelligent logistics technology. Founded by Kevin A. Damoa, a former SpaceX engineer and U.S. military logistics veteran, Glīd is developing innovative solutions designed to connect road and rail infrastructure, reduce freight transportation inefficiencies and improve supply chain resilience. Its portfolio includes the Rāden autonomous road-to-rail platform, the Stōrm heavy-duty road-to-rail platform and EZRA-1SIX AI-powered logistics orchestration technology. Glīd is advancing a future in which freight moves more intelligently, efficiently and seamlessly across commercial, industrial and defense networks. For more information, visit www.glidtech.us.
About the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation (ACMI)
The American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) is an industrial group focused on revitalizing the United States’ manufacturing base by building essential infrastructure and providing the strategic investment and support modern manufacturers need to scale. Operating through affiliates ACMI Federal, ACMI Capital, and ACMI Properties, ACMI aligns public and private capital, specialized resources, and technical expertise to bridge critical gaps in domestic production. By partnering with emerging and established companies across vital industrial sectors, ACMI is expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity, strengthening supply chains, accelerating innovation, and increasing economic resilience across the American industrial base.
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