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NIST awards nearly $4M to support metals-based additive manufacturing

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Additive manufacturing typically creates parts and components by building them layer by layer, based on a 3D computer model that is virtually sliced into many thin layers. Metals-based additive processes form parts by melting or sintering material in powder form. University of Texas at El Paso ($1 million).

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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If you want to lease, Chevy is offering $3,250 in lease cash for the Blazer EV in other parts of the US, and that’s open to everyone, regardless of what you or your household members drive. So if you want this deal and you don’t live in any of the above, then a road trip may be on the cards. Atlanta and Santa Fe folks, I’m looking at you.)

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of UPS’ ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel sources and reduce its environmental impact. CNG is part of a broad investment in a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; Columbia, S.C.;

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NIST awards $7.4M in grants for additive manufacturing research

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to develop tools for process control and qualifying parts made with layer-by-layer additive-manufacturing processes. The emphasis of the three-part research plan is on providing tools needed for additive manufacturing applications to progress from prototype to market-ready. NIST is also awarding $2.4 Concurrent Technologies Corp.