Aerospace

Desktop Metal Launches 316L Stainless Steel for Manufacturing on the Shop System

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM), a leader in mass production additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, today announced it has qualified the use of 316L stainless steel for the Shop System, the worlds first metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops.

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  • Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM), a leader in mass production additive manufacturing (AM) solutions, today announced it has qualified the use of 316L stainless steel for the Shop System, the worlds first metal binder jetting system designed for machine shops.
  • The Desktop Metal materials science team has validated that 316L stainless steel printed and sintered using the Shop System meets MPIF 35 standards set by the Metal Powder Industries Federation.
  • Wall Colmonoy is excited to have 316L as a new option for the Desktop Metal Shop System, said Michael Shreeve, Business Development Manager, Precision Components, Wall Colmonoy Limited UK, a global powder and components manufacturer.
  • To learn more about the Shop System and applications for 316L stainless steel, visit https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/shop .

Arqit and Babcock Sign Collaboration Agreement for Government and Defence Market

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Arqit Limited (Arqit), a leader in quantum encryption technology has entered into a collaboration agreement with Babcock International Group , the Aerospace, Defence and security company (Babcock).

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  • Arqit Limited (Arqit), a leader in quantum encryption technology has entered into a collaboration agreement with Babcock International Group , the Aerospace, Defence and security company (Babcock).
  • David Williams, Founder of Arqit added, Partnering with Babcock to apply QuantumCloud in live defence use cases is a great opportunity to increase the momentum we have in this market.
  • We are certain that Arqit, uniquely amongst all other companies, has solved the security layer problem in the Joint All Domain Command and Control market.
  • This communication is being made in respect of the proposed transaction involving Arqit Limited (Arqit), Centricus Acquisition Corp. (Centricus) and Arqit Quantum Inc. (Pubco), a newly formed Cayman holding company.

Astra’s Apollo Fusion Thruster Ignites on First Attempt in Orbit with Spaceflight

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced the successful orbital ignition of its Apollo Fusion thruster on board the Spaceflight Sherpa-LTE1 orbital transfer vehicle (OTV).

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  • Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced the successful orbital ignition of its Apollo Fusion thruster on board the Spaceflight Sherpa-LTE1 orbital transfer vehicle (OTV).
  • After successfully deploying all rideshare payloads, Spaceflight commissioned the Apollo Fusion thruster, representing Astras first attempt at firing the thruster in orbit.
  • This represents the industrys first fully functional electric propulsion OTV, said Philip Bracken, VP of Engineering at Spaceflight.
  • Astra acquired Apollo Fusion in July 2021 to leverage Apollo Fusions shared focus on designing and manufacturing products at scale that can reach destinations beyond low Earth orbit.

Spaceflight Inc. Achieves 100% Mission Success for SXRS-5, Including Post Deployment Thruster Ignition of Its Electric Propulsion OTV

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210824005295/en/
    Spaceflights electric propulsion OTV, Sherpa-LTE1, successfully ignited thrusters on its first attempt on orbit.
  • Credit: Spaceflight Inc.
    For the primary mission, the avionics systems on the two OTVs were tasked with separating 35 payloads, including six microsatellites and 29 cubesats, with a hosted payload remaining on board.
  • Spaceflight successfully completed all of its identified mission goals over the past eight weeks.
  • Spaceflights free flyer OTV, Sherpa-FX2, successfully demonstrated payload hosting, similar to Sherpa-FX1 which launched on SpaceXs Transporter-1 mission in January.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $6.3 Million in Contracts for High-Power Ka-Band TWTAs

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

HTS systems offer the high speed of fiber with the reliability, global coverage and flexibility of a satellite architecture.

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  • HTS systems offer the high speed of fiber with the reliability, global coverage and flexibility of a satellite architecture.
  • Comtechs 500W family of Ka-band TWTAs provide the power needed for these high-capacity connections, said Fred Kornberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
  • Working with Ka-band HTS system integrators and satellite operators, Comtech provides the power amplifier solutions they need.
  • Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global provider of next-generation 911 emergency systems and secure wireless communications technologies to commercial and government customers around the world.

Arlington Capital Partners Announces the Acquisition of MCR

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington Capital or Arlington), a Washington, DC-area private equity firm, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MCR, LLC (MCR or the Company).

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  • Arlington Capital Partners (Arlington Capital or Arlington), a Washington, DC-area private equity firm, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MCR, LLC (MCR or the Company).
  • This has resulted in MCRs consistent growth and positioned us to help meet future challenges, said Bill Parker, CEO of MCR.
  • Arlington Capital Partners is a Washington, DC-based private equity firm that is currently investing out of Arlington Capital Partners V, L.P., a $1.7 billion fund.
  • A global company based in McLean, Virginia, MCR has developed an integrated approach to service delivery that combines visualization, analytics, and high-performance talent acquisition.

Kim Bredahl Joins Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises as Senior Vice President, B&W Renewable

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that Kim Bredahl will join the company as Senior Vice President, B&W Renewable, effective Sept. 1, 2021.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that Kim Bredahl will join the company as Senior Vice President, B&W Renewable, effective Sept. 1, 2021.
  • Bredahl has more than 30 years of experience in engineering, project management, sales, and marketing in the energy industry.
  • Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide.
  • Babcock & Wilcox Renewable offers cost-effective technologies for efficient and environmentally sustainable power and heat generation, including waste-to-energy, biomass energy and black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry.

Ontic Signs License Agreement With Honeywell for Industrial Flame Sensor Product Lines

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Ontic, the aerospace industrys leading provider of Extended Life Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy products has signed an exclusive license agreement with Honeywell for UV Flame Monitor System product lines currently manufactured at Honeywells facilities in Plymouth, MN and Clearwater, Florida.

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  • Ontic, the aerospace industrys leading provider of Extended Life Solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy products has signed an exclusive license agreement with Honeywell for UV Flame Monitor System product lines currently manufactured at Honeywells facilities in Plymouth, MN and Clearwater, Florida.
  • The UV Flame Monitor Systems are safety critical parts supporting GE power generation gas turbine engines for ground industrial and marine power derived from the CF-6 engine.
  • This is the 39th agreement between the two companies adding products under exclusive license.
  • Ontic has supported Honeywell through license agreements like this since the 1980s, and our exclusive license of the industrial flame sensor product line to Ontic extends this valued partnership, said Matt Picchetti, Honeywell Aerospace VP/GM of the Navigation and Sensor Product Line.

Sion Power Introduces a Full-Scale Rechargeable Battery Targeting the Electric Vehicle Industry, Over 400 Wh/kg and 810 Wh/L

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The 17 Ah Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell boasts over 400 Wh/kg and 810 Wh/L in a large-format pouch cell.

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  • The 17 Ah Licerion Electric Vehicle (EV) cell boasts over 400 Wh/kg and 810 Wh/L in a large-format pouch cell.
  • Unlike many start-up companies, Sion Power is backing Licerion technology with decades of research and development in rechargeable lithium-metal battery technology.
  • This is a watershed moment for Sion Powers push toward next-generation electrified vehicles, says Mr. Tracy Kelley, CEO of Sion Power.
  • Backed by industry-leading experience in battery development, Sion Power advances the rechargeable battery industry with its Licerion technology.

Global Metal Powders Markets Report 2021: Market Stares at $640 Million in Losses - Forecast Analysis & Recovery to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

The "Metal Powders - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Metal Powders - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Metal Powders Market Stares at $640 Million in Losses
    The global market for Metal Powders is expected to slump by -18.4% in the year 2020 highlighting a US$640.3 Million erosion in market value.
  • Thereafter the market is expected to recover and reach US$4 billion by the year 2027 trailing a post-COVID-19 CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027.
  • COVID-19 outbreak has impacted demand for powder metallurgy parts in applications such as transportation, construction and mechanical engineering sectors.