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TPI Composites Partners with University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Leverage One of the World’s Largest Polymer 3D Printers for Wind Turbine Tooling

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024
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The goal of this project is to understand how new technologies can provide faster, lower-cost precision manufacturing of large modular wind blade tooling.

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  • The goal of this project is to understand how new technologies can provide faster, lower-cost precision manufacturing of large modular wind blade tooling.
  • ASCC’s Composite Center’s Ingersoll MasterPrint®, the world’s largest polymer 3D printer can print modular wind blade tooling at 500lb/hour, with segments up to 18.3m long x 6.7m wide x 3.0m high.
  • "TPI Composites has a long-standing commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions for the wind energy industry," said Bill Siwek, President and CEO of TPI Composites.
  • The partnership with the ASCC and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrates the possibilities of manufacturing next-generation wind turbine blades with improved performance and affordability, ultimately contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

IonQ Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • For the full year 2024, IonQ expects revenue to be between $37 million and $41 million, with between $7.6 million and $9.2 million for the second quarter.
  • IonQ will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to review the Company’s financial results for the first quarter March 31, 2024 and to provide a business update.
  • To supplement IonQ’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, IonQ uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance.

BPGbio Brings Late Clinical Stage Rare Disease and Oncology Assets to US and EU Pharma Partnering Summits

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星期二, 五月 7, 2024
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BPGbio’s executives, including Daniel Elliott , Board Member and Chief Commercial Advisor, plan to share details of the company’s commercial ready assets.

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  • BPGbio’s executives, including Daniel Elliott , Board Member and Chief Commercial Advisor, plan to share details of the company’s commercial ready assets.
  • BPM31510 acts by targeting the mitochondrial machinery and tumor microenvironment (TME) to create a metabolic shift in cancer cells, leading to cancer cell death.
  • BPGbio is also exploring a late stage trial with BPM31510-IV/oral for primary coenzyme Q10 deficiency , an ultra-rare, potentially life threatening disease that affects the brain, muscles, and kidneys in afflicted patients.
  • This platform identifies targets, biomarkers, and drugs and assists the development team through both the development and clinical trial stages.

Michelman Fiber Sizing Line Added to IACMI Collaboration Facility

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星期三, 五月 8, 2024
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IACMI – The Composites Institute in partnership with Michelman, a global manufacturer of advanced materials, is pleased to announce the addition of a state-of-the-art fiber sizing line to the IACMI Collaboration Facility in Knoxville, Tenn. The 70-foot, modular system is designed to apply a variety of "fiber sizings," a very thin chemical coating that serves multiple benefits in manufacturing. This process is an essential step in making composites lighter, stronger, and more versatile.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IACMI – The Composites Institute in partnership with Michelman , a global manufacturer of advanced materials, is pleased to announce the addition of a state-of-the-art fiber sizing line to the IACMI Collaboration Facility in Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Michelman's equipment enables hands-on training for next-generation engineers and is the culmination of many years of collaboration with IACMI.
  • "As a leading global supplier of sizing and surface treatments, Michelman is proud to support this collaboration between industry, government, and academia," said Steve Bassetti, a Director of Global Marketing at Michelman.
  • A fiber sizing is a thin coating of a custom chemical formulation applied to the fiber to serve several functions.

Peking University Emerges Victorious in 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge Finals

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.

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  • On April 13, 2024, the 2024 ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge (ASC24) Finals drew to a close at Shanghai University after five days of intense competition.
  • Peking University emerged as the undisputed overall champion, securing their place in ASC Student Supercomputer Challenge history.
  • As a result, the absolute best 25 teams ascended to the finals hosted at Shanghai University from April 9 to 13, 2024.
  • A collaborative effort led by Shanghai University, in partnership with the Southern University of Science and Technology, Qilu University of Technology, Southwest Petroleum University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, achieved remarkable optimization of ParaSeis.

X-energy Awarded $148.5 Million Investment Tax Credit for First-of-a-Kind TRISO-X Fuel Fabrication Facility

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024
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X Energy, LLC (“X-energy”) has been awarded a $148.5 million tax credit for the construction by its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRISO-X LLC (“TRISO-X”), of a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility (“TX-1”) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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  • X Energy, LLC (“X-energy”) has been awarded a $148.5 million tax credit for the construction by its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRISO-X LLC (“TRISO-X”), of a first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear fuel fabrication facility (“TX-1”) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
  • The 215,000-square-foot TX-1 fuel fabrication facility is designed to produce up to 714,000 pebbles per year along with other nuclear fuel products.
  • TRISO-X has operated a pilot nuclear fuel fabrication facility at ORNL since 2016, serving as a demonstration facility of the company’s patented TRISO fabrication processes.
  • ARDP is also providing support for the development of TX-1, and the initial TRISO-X nuclear fuel produced in Oak Ridge will be used for the project.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Invests in IonQ’s Quantum Technologies to Drive Critical U.S. Infrastructure Improvements

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024
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IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, announced today a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to explore how quantum technology can be used to modernize the power grid.

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  • IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, announced today a collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to explore how quantum technology can be used to modernize the power grid.
  • This research initiative, funded by the United States Department of Energy, underscores IonQ’s continued commitment to solving the world’s most complex and impactful problems using quantum computers.
  • The collaboration between IonQ and ORNL will help businesses develop practical quantum hybrid applications that leverage both classical and quantum resources.
  • “We believe that quantum technologies will ultimately enhance the resilience, reliability, and security of the US power grid.

Pioneering Nuclear Technology Firm, Curio, Closes $14 Million Seed Round to Drive Clean Energy Innovation

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星期五, 四月 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio Legacy Ventures, Inc., a Washington DC-based company dedicated to advancing a closed fuel cycle through innovative technologies like NuCycle®, a revolutionary nuclear waste recycling technology, proudly announces the successful closure of its seed round with a total haul of $14 million. This achievement signifies a significant step forward in the company's mission to establish clean nuclear power as a catalyst for global prosperity and sustainability.

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  • This achievement signifies a significant step forward in the company's mission to establish clean nuclear power as a catalyst for global prosperity and sustainability.
  • Our commitment to developing pivotal and transformational nuclear technologies for a closed and sustainable nuclear cycle underscores our belief in seizing the future of energy.
  • Clean nuclear power serves as the cornerstone of our mission, envisioning a world where the United States leads as the leading nuclear energy exporter and supplier of nuclear fuel, energy, and next-generation radioisotopes and nuclides."
  • Looking ahead, Curio plans to leverage the success of its seed round to bridge towards further development, expanding its portfolio of technology advancements.

Auburn's McCrary Institute and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Partner on First Regional Cybersecurity Center to Protect the Nation's Electricity Grid

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024
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AUBURN, Ala., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auburn University's McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security was awarded a $10 million Department of Energy grant in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to create a pilot regional cybersecurity research and operations center to protect the electric power grid against cyberattacks. 

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  • "The center will conduct critical research and provide real operational solutions to protect all of us as we address these challenges.
  • Research labs will be established at Auburn University, housed at the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, and at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
  • "We are excited to work with Auburn on this important national mission," said Oak Ridge National Laboratory Director Stephen Streiffer.
  • "I applaud Auburn University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's collaborative effort to advance grid cybersecurity," Kumar said.

Battery Council International to Launch Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Battery Council International (BCI) has been awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so that it can establish the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES). The just-announced award is part of DOE's Storage Innovations 2030: Technology Liftoff funding opportunity.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Battery Council International (BCI) has been awarded $5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) so that it can establish the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES).
  • This consortium will help unleash the full potential of lead batteries to support the nation's storage needs.
  • The soon-to-launch Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in LDES will bring together Battery Council International, CBI, eight U.S. lead battery manufacturers, and three national laboratories to conduct pre-competitive research aimed at improving lead battery performance.
  • Through collaboration and innovation, the Consortium for Lead Battery Leadership in LDES aims to realize the full potential of this essential technology by achieving performance improvements.