US unveils national standards proposal to reduce vehicle carbon emissions
The US government has set out to accelerate its efforts to transition towards a clean vehicle future and address the climate crisis with a new proposal for federal vehicle emissions standards.Â
ABB E-mobility increases majority stake in Chinese EV charging company
ABB has increased its shareholding in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology (Chargedot), a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging provider, to 80 %.Â
ABB, which had purchased...
NASA invests in 3D printing, quantum tech to advance climate research
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it is eyeing two new institutes to advance technology critical to engineering and climate research as the space agency plans to develop multidisciplinary research and technology programs to support long-term exploration goals.
Global fabric manufacturer Camira launches AI image search tool in the UK
International textile designer and manufacturer Camira has unveiled the textile industry’s first AI-powered reverse image search tool in the UK, aimed at simplifying the specification process for architects and design professionals.
Volkswagen reaches 4.3bn settlements with US Government
Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with the US Government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating...
Austal secures multimillion contract for additional LCS design services
Austal USA, the American branch of operations for Australian shipbuilder Austal, has been awarded US$16,303,195 by the US Department of Defense for a cost-plus-fixed fee to a...
GE Aviation breaks ground on new engine component manufacturing facility in the US
Construction has commenced on GE Aviation’s new lean engine component manufacturing facility in the US for both civil, military aviation and aero derivative applications.
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Norsk Titanium to supply the world’s first FAA-certified, 3D printed structural titanium parts to...
Norsk Titanium AS has received an order from aerospace giant Boeing for the supply of 3D printed structural titanium components for the Boeing 787...
Alcoa and US Army to develop single-piece aluminum hull for better defence against explosive...
Aluminum producer Alcoa and the US Army Research Laboratory have launched a single-piece aluminum hull for ground combat vehicles, delivering even greater strength and...
Additive Manufacturing Research: 3D printing markets hit $3.52B in Q2 2023 amid economic challenges
Additive Manufacturing Research, previously SmarTech Analysis, has reported that the global additive manufacturing (AM) market experienced modest sequential growth of less than one per cent in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, with the total market estimated at $3.52 billion.Â
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.Â
