Komatsu closes its manufacturing plant in Bluefield, Virginia
Construction and mining equipment manufacturer Komatsu has announced the closure of its manufacturing plant in Bluefield, Virginia, US, ‘to adjust its manufacturing operations to...
MIT researchers 3D-print miniature vacuum pump ideal for Mars
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have utilised additive manufacturing to 3D-print a miniature version of a type of vacuum pump, known as a peristaltic pump, which could be a key component of a portable mass spectrometer that could help monitor pollutants or test Martian soil.
University of Michigan researchers pioneer new 3D printing process for helical nanostructures
Researchers at the University of Michigan have pioneered a novel fabrication process for helical metal nanoparticles using 3D printing technology, aiming for a simpler, more cost-effective method for the rapid production of materials crucial for biomedical and optical devices.
General Motors, the largest U.S. car manufacturer, vows carbon neutrality by 2040
General Motors announced today its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040, and drop gas and diesel light-duty vehicles in its product catalogue by 2035.
Alongside...
Stratasys joins lunar mission to assess 3D-printed materials
Additive manufacturing giant Stratasys announced its participation in an upcoming lunar mission aimed at evaluating the performance of 3D-printed materials on the surface of the moon.
3D Systems adds new materials to its SLA, Figure 4 portfolios
Additive manufacturer 3D Systems has introduced three new materials – Accura AMX Tough FR V0 Black, Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black, and Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 20 – to improve its stereolithography (SLA) and Figure 4 portfolios.
NASA announces funding for space sustainability research
NASA is backing research proposals from three university-based teams to analyse the economic, social, and policy issues surrounding space sustainability.
The investment is part of...
General Motors cuts production at 3 assembly plants amid chip shortage
American automotive manufacturer General Motors (GM) is extending production cuts at three assembly plants as the company continues to face semiconductor supply issues, GM...
M. Holland launches e-commerce website for 3D printing materials
M. Holland, an international distributor of thermoplastic resins and 3D printing materials, has announced the launch of a new e-commerce website for additive manufacturing...
Loan of up to US$700 million offered for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Project
Ioneer Ltd has announced the completion of a term sheet and the offer of a Conditional Commitment for a potential loan from the U.S...
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