Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Tesla's ascent in the automotive world is a story of innovation, not only because of ...

Swissto12 CEO Emile de Rijk speaking at World Space Business Week Sept. 17. The company's move into user terminals adds a downstream layer of vertical integration to its small GEO strategy. Credit: ...

Joby has developed most of the key components for its S4 air taxi in-house. Credit: Joby Aviation In many ways, Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are highly similar startups. The two front-runners in ...

Vertical integration is one of those concepts taught about in business school, an essential step in the development of industrial capitalism, along with the assembly line and interlocking parts. Its ...