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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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The winning coalition, headquartered in Los Angeles, California brings together a consortium of nearly 200 partners from across academia, industry, and non-profits to spur advances in smart sensors and digital process controls that can significantly improve the efficiency of US advanced manufacturing. Missouri U.

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ARPA-E announces $36M for high-temperature materials projects

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Durable and affordable higher-temperature heat exchangers could make energy conversion much more efficient, which in turn could reduce fuel consumption, system footprint, capital and operational cost, and emissions. Missouri University of Science and Technology. University of California-Los Angeles.

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Hyperloop: An Engineering Marvel or An Elite Day Dream

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The organisation is now working on projects in Missouri, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, the Midwest, India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. It employs 800 engineers and is headquartered in Los Angeles. ” Now the real question. It was formed in June 2014 and now employs over 300 people.

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