This 20-minute video shows how rockets are 3D printed. This process saves on up-front tooling, enables rapid iteration, decreases part count and facilitates radically new designs.

Sintavia LLC developed proprietary printing technology for GRCop-42, the preferred copper alloy used by NASA and private space-flight companies for rocket thrust chamber assemblies.

In an effort to reduce dependence on imported materials and technology, especially from China, India is investing in a battery technology that uses aluminum rather than lithium as the key ingredient.

Rio Tinto began construction on the first commercial-scale prototype cells of ELYSIS’ inert-anode technology at its Alma smelter in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.

Shell’s in-house 3D-printing capability started 10 years ago in 2011 with a metal laser-printing machine to fabricate testing equipment for lab experiments at the Shell Technology Centre Amsterdam (STCA). Today, the company has about 15 metal, polymer and ceramic 3D printers at its technology centers in Amsterdam and Bangalore.

Mining company BHP will supply electric-vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc. with nickel from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. Nickel is a key metal used to manufacture Tesla’s battery technology. BHP will also collaborate with Tesla on energy storage solutions to identify opportunities to lower carbon emissions in their respective operations through increased use of renewable energy paired with battery storage. 

Evraz North America broke ground and began site preparations for its $500 million rail mill in Pueblo, Colo. According to the company, the facility will be powered by 1,800 solar farms being constructed at the site.

More than 850,000 vehicles are being recalled by Ford for three separate problems. The largest recall involves 2013-2017 Ford Explorer SUVs for a steering-related issue. In this case, a cross-axle ball joint can seize and cause the rear suspension to break.

We are always interested in these reports of the most-American cars you can buy. What would your guess be as to the most-American? For 2021 models, the winner is the Tesla Model 3.

The Space Force is pursuing a new generation of satellites and associated ground systems to better detect enemy missiles and provide a deterrent against counter-space weapons. The Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared platform will replace the legacy Space-Based Infrared System.