May 20: U.S. Nickel Supply, Space Balloons, and Electric Trucks — What You Need to Know

The News You May Have Missed This Week: The Pros and Cons of Heating Electrification; Robot Sourcing Increases; Supply Chain to Space May 20, 2023 [View this email in a browser]( [Subscribe]( Did you always dream of going to space? As we all know, being an astronaut is no longer a requirement. Companies are investing in space tourism, such as [Zephalto's space balloon]( which will allow customers to travel 15.5 miles above the Earth’s surface for a cool $132,000. These space travel investments have led to a new [industrial base and supply chain]( for space. In other flight news, Natilus is focused on its [autonomous cargo aircraft fleet]( including the 85-foot-long Kona prototype, a full-sized drone that can carry up to 90,000 pounds of freight. Closer to the ground, agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial has announced the industry’s first [all-electric light utility tractor]( with autonomous capabilities, continuing the trend of autonomous agricultural equipment such as [flying robots that pick fruit]( and John Deere's [autonomous tractor.]( Read on for more of the industry news you may have missed this week. Most-Read Articles This Week - [Robots Enter the Operating Room, Scour Rubble as Robot Sourcing Increases]( - [The Pros and Cons of Heating Electrification]( - [Lawmakers: We Need to Protect the U.S. Nickel Supply]( - [Daimler Launches New EV Truck Brand for U.S. Market]( - [Why This Umbrella Manufacturer’s All-in-One Approach to Production Is the Future of Small Business Manufacturing]( Xometry | Advertisement [The Ultimate Guide to the Use of AI for Supply Chain Optimization]( This guide will help you understand how types of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, natural language processing, big data, and advanced analytics, can benefit industry. We’ll also explore how seven industrial sectors are applying AI today. [Learn More]( News from Around the Web - [Why Siemens, Eli Lilly Opted to Use DHL’s New Cold Chain Service]( (Supply Chain Dive) - [The New EV Gold-Rush: Automakers Scramble to Get into Mining]( (The Wall Street Journal) - [Electric Vans, Delayed by Production Problems, Find Eager Buyers]( (The New York Times) - [How One Employer Tried a 4-Day Workweek for Factory Workers — and Why It Didn’t Stick]( (Manufacturing Dive) - [5 Considerations When Deciding Between Metal 3D Printing and CNC Machining]( (Engineering.com) Xometry [From Design to Manufacturing in Weeks: Building the Autodesk University Smart Badge]( [[ratio]  ]( Tools of the Trade - [The Best Step Ladder and Stool]( - [The Best Needle Nose Pliers]( - [The Best Pegboards]( - [The Best Titanium Hammer]( - [The Best Jackhammer]( [What did you think about today’s insights?]( [Thomas(TM), A Xometry Company]( [Advertise in the Newsletter]( | [List Your Business on Thomasnet.com]( | [Get Instant Quotes]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Contribute to Thomas Insights]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. You received this email because of your recent interaction with Thomas. [Modify Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( © May 20, 2023 Thomas, A Xometry Company 6116 Executive Blvd, Ste. 800, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA, 240-252-1138