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Global technology giant Bosch has begun the mass production of electric motors and inverters equipped with 800-volt technology, making recharging faster and providing a further boost for electromobility. 

3D post-processing technology provider AM Solutions announced that Sauber Technologies, a company known for its 3D print solutions for Formula 1 racing cars and other industries, is using its shot blast system for the manufacture of the HiPAC components of the latter's vehicles. 

Dimensionics Density announced that FKM Additive Manufacturing, Germany's largest full-service powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printing bureau, has invested in the company's technology and will use it to help its customers achieve the objective of a completely automated AM process chain.

The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased from 49.2 in July to 51.0 in August, beyond the neutral 50.0 level, indicating a further improvement in the sector's health, which had improved in three of the previous four months. 

The crew of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) has recently completed the first metal 3D part fabrication and replacement for a de-ballast air compressor (DBAC) in only five days utilising a permanently installed metal 3D printer, with the help of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

Global print and digital document corporation Xerox has sold its additive manufacturing business unit, Elem Additive Solutions, to US-based metal additive manufacturing company ADDiTEC.

Israeli company Nano Dimension announced the acquisition of the technology and intellectual property of Additive Flow, a UK-based firm that provides solutions for 3D design simulation and optimisation.

Global defence tech giant Northrop Grumman has opened its new Hypersonics Capability Centre (HCC) in Maryland, US, to manufacture advanced propulsion solutions that can power hypersonic missiles beyond Mach 5. 

Missouri S&T researchers are developing new 3D-printed hydrogel dressings to hasten and improve the healing process for patients with second-degree burns.

The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), a global advocacy organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable additive manufacturing (AM) industry practises, has commissioned a study to compare the manufacturing impact of binder jet 3D printing to traditional metal casting.