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IperionX to produce 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium components for Ford Performance

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Ford Performance is the high-performance and racing division of the Ford Motor Company, known for a leading range of performance cars such as the F150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, Mustang Mach 1 and the Shelby GT500. The titanium components are set to undergo a comprehensive finishing study to assess a range of potential surface finish of parts.

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ORNL, Strangpresse sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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affiliate, may make, use, or sell the lab’s patented developments of materials, processes and controls that enable the manufacture of parts much larger than current standards. Under the agreement, Strangpresse, a Hapco Inc.

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Ford’s first mass-produced carbon fiber wheels

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To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Some formulations may have this characteristic, but carbon fiber’s durability is a feature of the type of resin and design intent of the part.

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Shelby GT350R Mustang. Weight reduction in pursuit of performance.

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ORNL, Cincinnati Incorporated sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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Under the agreement, Cincinnati Incorporated may make, use or sell the lab’s patented developments of enhanced additive manufacturing with a reciprocating platen that enables the manufacture of parts much larger and with higher quality than current standards.

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ORNL, Strangpresse sign additive manufacturing patent license agreement

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affiliate, may make, use, or sell the lab’s patented developments of materials, processes and controls that enable the manufacture of parts much larger than current standards. Under the agreement, Strangpresse, a Hapco Inc. The Cobra debuted at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in January.

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Ford CEO: Ford to focus on 5 key areas of innovation: mobility, autonomy, connectivity, customer experience and performance

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Ford is also uniting regional performance engineering and racing teams as one global team under “Ford Performance”, delivering more new vehicles and parts, more quickly. Our new global Ford Performance team ties together racing, performance vehicles and parts. Ford remains committed to innovation through performance.

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