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Japan's H3 rocket self-destructs after failed launch

E&T

Powered by a new simpler and lower-cost engine that was partly 3D-printed, the H3 rocket had been hailed as a possible competitor to SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Although countries including Russia have expressed their intentions to leave the ISS, Japan recently extended its collaboration until 2030.

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Nature-inspired tech to move transport towards net-zero

E&T

By 2030, electric vehicles (EVs) will account for almost one-third (32 per cent) of the total market share for new car sales, according to one report. million by 2030. Their PEM fuel cell can be 3D-printed or assembled from cheap printed circuit boards, which would enable manufacturing to be scaled up easily.

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Space Beach: Tan Lines, Titanium, and 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing

It all starts at sun-soaked Space Beach in Long Beach, California, where 3D printing, materials development, innovation and curiosity collide. The facility was responsible for manufacturing cargo planes and bombers. billion by 2030. Strap in and enjoy. History of Aviation Excellence. Where do we go from here?