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  1. NASA’s Valkyrie Robot to Be Tested in Australia

    Aug
    29
    2023
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    NASA’s humanoid robot Valkyrie will be tested at offshore energy facilities in Perth, Western Australia, far away from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The collaboration is part of the Space Act Agreement with the global Australian energy company Woodside Energy. The NASA team traveled to Woodside’s headquarters in Perth, provided training to […]

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  2. New Light Land Composite to Slash Plane Emissions

    Aug
    17
    2023
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    Aviation is on the path to sustainability, with TISICS at the forefront of this vision. The pioneering materials technology company has unveiled a groundbreaking lightweight metal composite landing gear that promises to revolutionize the aerospace industry. UK-based aircraft components company TISICS has developed a new type of metal composite made from a combination of titanium […]

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  3. Blue Origin to Develop Solar Systems from Moon’s Regolith with NASA

    Aug
    08
    2023
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    The Moon is a key destination in NASA’s long-term plan to explore the solar system. In efforts to advance this space exploration, NASA has partnered with Blue Origin to develop solar systems from the Moon’s regolith. Blue Origin, the private aerospace manufacturer founded by billionaire entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, has become NASA’S key partner in its […]

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  4. A Tiny Yet Mighty Mach 5 Ramjet Engine Poised to Catapult Drones into Supersonic Domination

    Aug
    01
    2023
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    Air-breathing hypersonic power plants, also known as scramjet engines, are designed to operate at extremely high speeds, typically in the hypersonic regime i.e; Mach 5 and above. These air-breathing scramjet engines are generally fighter-jet engine-seized. Engineers and researchers have been working on innovative designs to reduce the size of scramjet engines. The goal is to […]

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  5. Meet X-66A, Boeing’s Next-Gen X-Plane

    Jul
    18
    2023
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    Under NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, NASA and Boeing have together developed the U.S. Air Force-designated X-66A, an experimental aircraft whose purpose is to introduce the design of more durable single-aisle aircraft, which are common in passenger airlines all over the world. To make the project a reality, NASA will invest $425 million over seven […]

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  6. From Shipbuilding to Skyscrapers: The Role of Steel in Construction

    Jul
    04
    2023
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    Steel utilization in today’s accelerated urbanization is huge and steel is the most widely used metal. The modern construction sector owns the largest share of the steel demand. Additionally, the material is known for centuries, while mass production of steel and steel constructions have been present for over 150 years. This is a result of […]

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  7. Fascinating Facts About Stainless Steel and Its Diverse Applications

    Jun
    15
    2023
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    Steel, an invaluable material that forms the foundation of countless utensils, buildings, and essential items, holds a significant place in our world. Often hailed as one of the most crucial materials in human evolution, steel remains shrouded in lesser-known facts. With a history spanning over a millennium, steel’s earliest known product dates back a remarkable […]

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  8. Game-Changing Rolls-Royce Ultrafan, The World’s Most Efficient Aero-Engine, Passes the Initial Test

    Jun
    12
    2023
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    The Trent XWB by Rolls-Royce currently holds the title of the world’s most efficient large aero engine in active service. Rolls-Royce recently achieved a significant milestone by completing the initial tests on its ‘game-changing’ UltraFan engine technology. The tests were conducted exclusively utilizing 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is a significant milestone for Rolls-Royce as the […]

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  9. FAA: Commercial Use of eVTOL Approved

    May
    23
    2023
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    The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized the commercial use of the Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Guardian SC1, from the U.S.-based developer Guardian Agriculture. According to the company, this is the first such approval of an eVTOL in the U.S. The Guardian SC1 is fully autonomous, and fully electric, and presents a crop […]

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  10. Rescue Robots and Nuclear Emergencies: Avoiding the Risk to Human Life

    May
    18
    2023
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    The UK-based engineering company Forth successfully tested robots that are able to withstand hazardous environments caused by nuclear emergency situations. This way, the harm and danger to workers at nuclear sites will be eliminated, and costs will be decreased. The Rescue Robot is remotely operated by a control center from a safe distance (up to […]

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  11. Avolon Secures Massive $4B Deal For 40 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

    May
    02
    2023
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    Avolon’s new deal to purchase Boeing 737 MAX jets is set to fuel aircraft demand. A new opportunity for Boeing to cement its position as a dominant player in the industry after a series of delivery setbacks. Avolon, a Dubai-headquartered aircraft leasing firm, has secured a massive $4 billion deal for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, […]

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  12. Toyota: $49M Solar Project in Alabama Announced

    Apr
    13
    2023
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    Toyota Group will begin the construction of a 168-acre, 30 MW solar power plant around the company’s engine manufacturing facility in North Huntsville Industrial Park in Alabama. The project is worth $49M, and after it goes online, it will provide the engine facility with 70% of its power demand by expected electricity production of 62,000 […]

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  13. Boeing: Production Start of MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter

    Apr
    06
    2023
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    After Boeing was awarded a $285M contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the company started the production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. The contract includes aircraft, sustainment, and support services. As said by the program director of Boeing’s MH-139A, Azeem Khan, “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major […]

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  14. California: Project Plan for a High-Speed Rail

    Mar
    28
    2023
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    California will construct a high-speed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a project worth $10 billion. The high-speed rail system will be constructed by the private railway company Brightline and will have a total length of 218 miles (351 km) with the availability to carry 1,200 passengers at speeds reaching 200 mph (322 km/h). […]

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  15. US To Deliver Armored Vehicle Launched Bridges To Ukraine

    Mar
    21
    2023
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    The United States has demonstrated its commitment to global partnerships with a new plan announcement to deliver mobile bridges to Ukraine. This development marks the first time the US provided support gear to assist tanks and other armored vehicles in crossing gap-type obstacles. On March 3, the United States army announced a support package worth […]

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  16. HONDA: Latest Autonomous Work Vehicle Revealed

    Mar
    18
    2023
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    Honda recently revealed its latest generation of the prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV). The vehicle was presented at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 held in Las Vegas from 14-18 March 2023. The main target is to increase efficiency and improve the construction industry. This is the third generation of the Honda AWV. The main advantage is the […]

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  17. Ford to Build a Battery Factory in Michigan

    Mar
    06
    2023
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    Ford Motor Company, in a partnership with the Chinese CATL, announced that it will invest $3.5 billion in a battery plant for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Michigan. The plant will be located near Marshall, Michigan, and will have the goal of offering lower-cost Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, that are capable of faster recharging – a […]

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  18. Nickel: Powerful Driver of Electric Vehicle Batteries

    Feb
    28
    2023
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    Manufacturers have used nickel to produce s batteries for over a century. In fact, Nickel was the key driver of the battery revolution in the 20th Century. From Nickel-cadmium (NiCAD) batteries to longer-lasting metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, these batteries changed how we worked and lived. The 1990s saw the first major use of nickel-containing […]

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  19. H2FLY & Stuttgart Airport: Developing an H2 Aviation Center

    Feb
    16
    2023
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    The German company H2FLY, which specializes in creating hydrogen-electric aviation by developing hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry, will begin a project for constructing a hydrogen aviation center, called the Center of Excellence for Hydrogen in Aviation. The project shall be finished by the end of 2024 and is solely built for the purpose […]

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