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NASA Funds Hypersonic Flight-Test Studies With Two New Awards
NASA has awarded contracts worth a combined $1.7 million to two companies to study how their existing vehicles could support reusable hypersonic flight testing. The work sits under NASA’s Hypersonic Technology Project, part of the agency’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program. SpaceWorks Enterprises of Atlanta, Georgia, received $500,000 to examine its X-60 platform. Stratolaunch of Mojave, […]
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Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 MSE Production Ramp Signals Rising Demand for Specialty Metals and Precision Fabrication
Lockheed Martin’s recent announcement that it will significantly increase production of its PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors is more than a defense headline — it’s a strong indicator of where U.S. advanced manufacturing demand is heading. Recently, Lockheed Martin confirmed plans to scale annual PAC-3 MSE production from approximately 600 units to 2,000 interceptors […]
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Metals Most Commonly Used in Nuclear & Power Generation Applications
Modern power generation depends on materials that can withstand extreme heat, pressure, radiation, and corrosive environments for decades at a time. From nuclear reactors to steam turbines and heat exchangers, the metals used in nuclear and power generation play a critical role in safety, efficiency, and long-term reliability. Understanding which metals are used—and why—helps engineers, […]
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Caterpillar Highlights Industrial AI and Autonomy Strategy at CES 2026
Caterpillar has recently outlined a significant shift in how heavy industry is adopting advanced technology, using CES 2026 as a platform to highlight its evolving industrial AI and autonomy strategy. The announcement signals how artificial intelligence, automation, and connected systems are moving from experimental tools to core operational assets across construction, mining, and large-scale indu
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China Moves Closer to Opening Deep Geological Nuclear Waste Lab Nearly 1,837 Feet Below Surface
A Critical Step for Long-Term Nuclear Safety China is nearing a major milestone in its nuclear energy program as engineers push forward with a deep geological research laboratory designed to study the safe disposal of radioactive waste. Known as the Beishan Underground Research Laboratory, the facility is taking shape in the remote Gobi Desert in […]
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A Guide to Purchasing Inconel: Tips and Considerations
Inconel® is a family of nickel-chromium superalloys known for high strength, corrosion resistance, and oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures. Well-suited to demanding applications, Inconel alloys typically comprise 50–70% nickel, 15–25% chromium, and other elements such as iron, cobalt, molybdenum, and tungsten. The specific composition of an Inconel alloy depends on its intended applicati