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9T Labs recognized as a Swiss Top 100 Startup company
9T Labs has been awarded third place in the 2021 Swiss Top 100 Startups competition for its hybrid 3D printing technology, which combines 3D printing with compression molding in matched metal dies.
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GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, Voxeljet to develop the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications
The partnership will streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine with the advance casting cell (ACC) sand binder jetting 3D printer.
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IVECO and Nikola open manufacturing facility for electric heavy-duty trucks
The production line in Ulm, Germany is anticipated to be capable of manufacturing approximately 1,000 Nikola Tre trucks per shift per year.
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NASA selects five companies to develop Artemis lander
Selected companies will develop Artemis lander design concepts, evaluating their performance, design, construction standards, mission assurance requirements, interfaces, safety, crew health accommodations and medical capabilities.
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GE Renewable Energy receives planning approval for wind blade manufacturing plant
Plant construction is set to begin later this year upon the finalization of all contractual documents and will be completed in 2026, making the Dogger Bank the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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Boeing releases annual long-term forecast
The 2021 Boeing Market Outlook states that commercial airplanes and services are showing signs of recovery, while the global defense, space and government services markets have remained stable.
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Covestro and ParaMatters develop anisotropic optimization software for composites
Designers and engineers can use the new optimization tool to obtain the most optimal part design based on material deposition and fiber orientation.
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Solvay completes South Carolina facility installation, adds to U.S. thermoplastic composite capacity
Facility development is fueled by increasing energy, aerospace and automotive demand, and will manufacture UD PVDF, PPS and PEEK tapes.
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Saudi Aramco inaugurates first GFRP rebar production facility
A joint venture between Pultron and IKK now has a dedicated facility, IKK Mateenbar, to manufacture and supply corrosion-free fiberglass rebar for infrastructure projects in Saudia Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa.
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Impossible Object offers high-performance, PEEK 3D-printed products at PA12 prices
Combination of the company’s proprietary CBAM process and lower cost source saves customers up to 80% and offers stronger, better performing products.
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