Titanium

Joby Acquires Facility in Ohio, Begins Hiring to Support Initial Manufacturing Operations

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has acquired an existing facility at Dayton International Airport and begun hiring in support of the Company’s initial manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has acquired an existing facility at Dayton International Airport and begun hiring in support of the Company’s initial manufacturing operations in Dayton, Ohio.
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    The facility acquired by Joby will be fitted out to support initial manufacturing operations in Dayton, which are expected to begin later this year.
  • The facility will be used for the manufacturing of aircraft parts in support of Joby’s Pilot Production Line in Marina, California.
  • “We’re pleased to be able to acquire an underutilized facility at Dayton International Airport and repurpose it as a modern, high-tech manufacturing center to serve as our initial manufacturing footprint in the region.

Mister Car Wash Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: MCW), the nation’s largest car wash brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Mister Car Wash, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: MCW), the nation’s largest car wash brand, today announced its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Unlimited Wash Club® (“UWC”) sales represented 73.8% of total wash sales compared to 70.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The Company added six thousand net new UWC members in the fourth quarter and had approximately 2.1 million members as of December 31, 2023.
  • The Company opened 14 new greenfield locations in the fourth quarter of 2023, a quarterly record, bringing the total number of car wash locations operated to 476 as of December 31, 2023, compared to 436 car wash locations as of December 31, 2022, an increase of 9.2%.

Rock West Composites Delivers to Purdue University the Barrel Timing Layer Tracker Support Tube for CERN's Large Hadron Collider

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock West Composites (RWC) announces the delivery of the Barrel Timing Layer (BTL) Tracker Support Tube to Purdue University this month. This large carbon fiber sandwich structure destined for CERN was designed by a joint team from Purdue University, led by Dr. Andy Jung and Dr. Ben Denos, and RWC, led by John Marks. The collaborative effort met key performance parameters using the most cost-effective design. The hardware RWC delivered will be integrated with instrumentation from Purdue prior to delivery to CERN.

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  • This month Rock West Composites delivered a large, high-precision, carbon fiber and honeycomb core tube to Purdue University.
  • The structure is the Barrel Timing Layer Tracker Support Tube that is part of an upgrade to CERN's Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS), which is a general-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider.
  • SAN DIEGO, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rock West Composites (RWC) announces the delivery of the Barrel Timing Layer (BTL) Tracker Support Tube to Purdue University this month.
  • Low coefficients of thermal expansion are maintained in all 3 directions: radially, circumferentially, and along the length of the tube.

3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Market to Reach $520.0 Million by 2028: BCC Research

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Friday, March 8, 2024

BOSTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for Global 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Market is estimated to increase from $163.6 million in 2022 to reach $520.0 million by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4% from 2022 through 2028."

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  • BOSTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "According to the latest BCC Research study, the demand for Global 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics Market is estimated to increase from $163.6 million in 2022 to reach $520.0 million by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4% from 2022 through 2028."
  • This comprehensive report focuses specifically on high-performance plastics within the expansive 3D printing industry, highlighting key materials such as polyamide, polyetherimide, polyetheretherketone, polyetherketoneketone, polyvinylidene difluoride, and polyphenylsulfone.
  • The forecasted revenue projections from 2022 to 2028 encompass each type, technology, end-user, and regional segment, offering a comprehensive outlook on the evolving landscape of the 3D printing high-performance plastics market.
  • The intersection of digitalization, robotics, and the growing demand for personalized, point-of-care medical solutions is fueling a surge in high-performance plastics (HPP) adoption in 3D printing.

Minister Wilkinson Advances Global Cooperation, Resource Security and Sustainable Mining at World's Premier Mining Convention, PDAC 2024

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.

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  • TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is a mining nation, and critical minerals are essential for the global energy transition.
  • Canada is a global leader in sustainable mineral development and mining innovation.
  • "I look forward to continuing to work with partners, both nationally and globally, in the development of sustainable minerals and green mining.
  • Also announced $5.4 million in funding to the International Institute of Sustainable Development to support their ongoing role as the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development.

IDTechEx: Linking Car Electrification, Battery Chemistries, and Copper Demand

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

However, the additional copper required for the ever-growing wire harness is dwarfed by the new copper demand generated through electrification.

Key Points: 
  • However, the additional copper required for the ever-growing wire harness is dwarfed by the new copper demand generated through electrification.
  • IDTechEx's research finds that the average 64kWh battery in a fully electric car requires 25.4kg of copper.
  • This will cause a corresponding increase in copper demand for electric vehicles, as coupled with LFP's higher copper intensity, IDTechEx also expects average battery sizes per vehicle to increase.
  • Electrification and battery chemistry are a significant factor in determining future copper demand from the automotive industry.

IDTechEx: Linking Car Electrification, Battery Chemistries, and Copper Demand

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

However, the additional copper required for the ever-growing wire harness is dwarfed by the new copper demand generated through electrification.

Key Points: 
  • However, the additional copper required for the ever-growing wire harness is dwarfed by the new copper demand generated through electrification.
  • IDTechEx's research finds that the average 64kWh battery in a fully electric car requires 25.4kg of copper.
  • This will cause a corresponding increase in copper demand for electric vehicles, as coupled with LFP's higher copper intensity, IDTechEx also expects average battery sizes per vehicle to increase.
  • Electrification and battery chemistry are a significant factor in determining future copper demand from the automotive industry.

Chamlion and 3DRPD Forge Collaboration for Dental 3D Production Center

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LAB DAY® Chicago 2024 witnessed a new collaboration announcement between Chamlion, a global leader in integrated dental 3D printing solutions, and 3DRPD, a renowned pioneer of 3D printed RPDs.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LAB DAY® Chicago 2024 witnessed a new collaboration announcement between Chamlion, a global leader in integrated dental 3D printing solutions, and 3DRPD, a renowned pioneer of 3D printed RPDs.
  • The highlight is to make the announcement of their collaboration in establishing a cutting-edge production center in Las Vegas NV in 2024.
  • This facility will be dedicated to the local manufacturing of revolutionary dental products, featuring 3D printed Titanium partial frameworks and hybrid 3D printed ALL-ON-X bridges.
  • Their collaboration aims to support dental laboratories by leveraging the combined expertise and resources of Chamlion and 3DRPD.

Ultimation Industries Adds New Vision, Laser Marking and Electrical Solutions to Quick-Ship Online Store

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Friday, February 23, 2024

ROSEVILLE, Mich., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ultimation Industries has expanded its quick-ship online store to include dozens of vision, laser marking and electrical solutions for industrial applications. This new range of products includes scanners, light curtains, sensors and more that can improve quality control for manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers and others.

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  • New offerings can help companies across many industries improve productivity, quality control and throughput
    ROSEVILLE, Mich., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ultimation Industries has expanded its quick-ship online store to include dozens of vision, laser marking and electrical solutions for industrial applications.
  • Ultimation is the leading direct-to-consumer conveyor manufacturer, specializing in solving productivity challenges with fast-to-deploy solutions for a broad range of end-markets.
  • "Our on-line store makes it easy for customers to find these new products and get them shipped quickly to their locations."
  • "These versatile solutions are ideal for a huge range of industries and applications, from automotive and aerospace to food and beverage," said Wahrman.

IperionX Drives Towards Commercial Scale Titanium Metal Production

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

This large-scale titanium furnace is expected to be installed within the Titanium Production Facility during the second quarter, paving the way for the production of titanium metal in mid-2024.

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  • This large-scale titanium furnace is expected to be installed within the Titanium Production Facility during the second quarter, paving the way for the production of titanium metal in mid-2024.
  • A critical IperionX production asset, this large-scale, industrial titanium furnace leverages patented company technologies, such as HAMR1 and HSPT2, to produce sustainable, high-quality and high-strength titanium metal products at commercial scale.
  • In 2023, the IperionX technical team successfully completed two full-scale titanium production test runs that surpassed the core target production parameters for the Titanium Production Facility.
  • Construction Progress - Titanium Production Facility, Virginia
    Construction of the Titanium Production Facility is advancing to schedule, with the HAMR titanium furnace expected to be commissioned and to produce first titanium metal in mid-2024.