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Space Force Selects GURU, Georgia Tech, UCF to Accelerate On-Orbit Operations

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MSBAI, an Air Force Techstars 2020 company, and partners Georgia Tech and the University of Central Florida, have been awarded a SpaceWERX Orbital Prime Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase 1 contract to adapt the GURU ‘Universal Interface for Simulation’ to revolutionize In-space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) missions.

 

SpaceWERX, the space-focused arm of the Air Force technology incubator AFWERX, launched the Orbital Prime program in November 2021 to explore a broad range of innovative defense-related dual-purpose technologies for on-orbit approach, on-orbit object acquisition and on-orbit object servicing. Example applications include repair and refueling of existing satellites, removing and recycling orbital debris, and manufacturing products in space. Rather than create a program of record to conduct ISAM missions, SpaceWERX director Lt. Col. Walter McMillan said he hopes to “commercialize an entire mission area,” growing the Space Force’s industrial base, and fostering collaboration between small businesses and university researchers.

Gabe Mounce, deputy director of SpaceWERX, said Orbital Prime is intended to help “prime the pump, if you will, on a nascent market in national security space and signal to the industry what direction the government wants to go in.”

The government as a market driver in the ISAM sector is “something that’s been talked about for a long time in this industry,” said Meagan Crawford, co-founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm SpaceFund. With Orbital Prime, the Space Force is “finally planting a flag” and putting in real money.

GURU enables you to set up simulations in minutes, not hours so that you can get the answers you need fast enough to act on. In partnership with Professors Karen Feigh of Georgia Tech and Tarek Elgohary of the University of Central Florida, MSBAI will adapt GURU to hyper-enable operators, mission teams, and analysts to radically scale up their use of sophisticated trajectory design and mission planning software like NASA’s General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT) — which presently require a significant amount of time, labor, and expertise to use.

Prof. Feigh is a cognitive engineer with expertise in space situational awareness. She will focus on leveraging GURU to bring high-level decision-making down to actionable plans. Prof. Elgohary has expertise in astrodynamics, optimal control, robotics, and space situational awareness. He will research highly efficient and adaptable trajectory design and mission planning algorithms. The team will explore a novel optimal trajectory design approach that integrates constrained dynamics and optimal control theory with a data-driven scheme.

Headquartered at the Los Angeles AFWERX hub, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space.

MSBAI is a privately held small business located in Los Angeles, CA, developing GURU, so you can set up simulations in minutes.

Contact:
Allan Grosvenor, CEO
allan@msb.ai
310-954-2049

Sources:
https://www.airforcemag.com/how-the-space-force-is-fast-tracking-new-tech-to-clean-up-orbital-debris/

https://www.airforcemag.com/u-s-officials-russian-anti-satellite-test-created-extensive-new-orbital-debris-field/

https://spacenews.com/space-force-launches-orbital-prime-program-to-spur-market-for-on-orbit-services/

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INTAMSYS Named Exclusive FFF 3D Printing Sponsor of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

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SHANGHAI, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following its successful collaboration with WorldSkills Lyon 2024, INTAMSYS has once again been named the exclusive FFF 3D printing sponsor of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, scheduled to take place in Shanghai in 2026.

As part of the preparations for the event, INTAMSYS recently supported the centralized assessment and mock competition for training. The company provided equipment deployment, material supply, and full-cycle technical support across four skill areas: 05 Mechanical Engineering CAD, 57 Additive Manufacturing, 59 Industrial Design Technology, and 64 Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Throughout the competition, INTAMSYS worked closely with organizers and technical teams to ensure stable equipment operation, consistent printing performance, and timely on-site support. Following the event, the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau issued a letter of appreciation, recognizing the company’s contributions to event organization, technical services, operational stability, and communications.

The renewed partnership reflects the demanding technical standards of the WorldSkills Competition. In areas such as additive manufacturing, industrial design, mechanical engineering, and unmanned aerial systems, 3D printing serves as a key link between digital design, engineering validation, functional manufacturing, and real-world applications.

Competition equipment must therefore do more than simply produce parts. It must operate reliably under intensive conditions, maintain consistent results across different users and tasks, and support engineering requirements comparable to those in industrial environments. These expectations align with the core value of industrial-grade FFF technology: stable, repeatable, and verifiable manufacturing performance.

By supporting multiple WorldSkills competitions, INTAMSYS has demonstrated its strengths in industrial-grade FFF technology, event support, technical coordination, and global service delivery.

Looking ahead, INTAMSYS will continue connecting vocational skills education with advanced manufacturing by bringing industrial standards, process expertise, and real-world application experience to the WorldSkills stage, helping more young professionals develop the capabilities required for the future of manufacturing.

 

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ITRI Europe Office Marks Its 30th Anniversary With Expanded Technology Cooperation

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BERLIN, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its ITRI Europe Office with a technology forum in Berlin on June 12, bringing together leading European R&D organizations, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations (EARTO), and Technische Universität Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig).

The ITRI Europe Office was established in Germany in 1996 to bolster Taiwan’s industrial innovation and transformation capabilities. Since then, the Office has served as a pivotal hub for Taiwan–Europe innovation collaboration. It has supported Taiwan’s participation in more than 20 Horizon Europe programs, forged cooperation agreements with partners in 14 European countries including Germany, the UK, France, and Spain, and facilitated nearly 100 joint R&D projects.

“The 30th anniversary of the ITRI Europe Office marks the deepening of Taiwan–Europe technology cooperation and reflects ITRI’s transformation from a technology scout to a strategic partner for the European innovation ecosystem,” said ITRI Chairman Tsung-Tsong Wu. He emphasized that technology collaboration depends not just on technical expertise but on mutual trust built over time. For instance, ITRI and Fraunhofer have collaborated since 1992. The renewal of another five-year MoU will build on existing joint efforts in healthcare, ICT, and green energy, and further open new avenues in AI and robotics.

“The long-standing partnership between Fraunhofer and ITRI is a strong example of how trust, continuity, and a shared commitment to the future create lasting impact,” said Johann Feckl, Director of Pre-Competitive Research and International Affairs, in his keynote address. “In applied research, international connectivity is essential to identifying technological developments early and turning them into impactful innovation.”

As part of ITRI’s broader engagement with Europe’s technology and industrial sectors, ITRI held ITRI UK Tech Day to mark the first anniversary of its UK Office. It also advanced its partnership with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), including but not limited to cooperation from semiconductor technology to AI and other related technology.

Aligned with the EU’s R&D priorities in net zero, biomedicine, digital innovation, and space, ITRI will continue to reinforce Taiwan–Europe technology ties through its offices in Berlin and London as it expands collaboration with partners in France, the Netherlands, and Central and Eastern Europe in emerging fields such as drones. With its network across industry, government, academia, research institutes, and startups, ITRI aims to accelerate technology exchange, policy dialogue, and cross-domain innovation, positioning Taiwan as a key force in global industrial transformation.

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Showcasing the Best in AC Installation: Midea Club Flash Installation ASEAN Tournament Returns Bigger Stakes and Up to $25,000 in Prizes

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FOSHAN, China, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament Season 2 (MCFIT S2), ASEAN’s largest air-conditioning installation competition, officially opens registration today across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Elite installers will compete in local qualifiers and national finals before advancing to the ASEAN Grand Finals to be held in Foshan, China.

Raising Industry Standards Together

Developed by Midea Club to elevate installation standards and professionalism across Southeast Asia, MCFIT recognizes the Midea installers who deliver comfort to millions of homes. With the theme,”Deserve to Be Seen” the tournament seeks precision standards that ultimately benefit our customers by ensuring safety and unmatched customer comfort experience. Hence, such unified benchmarks across all markets drive higher standards for the entire industry.  

Master Speed, More Profits: Bigger Rewards Than Ever

Guided by the core philosophy “Master Speed, More Profits”, MCFIT S2 adds outdoor unit installation to the timed contest for a complete practical assessment of professional skills, using the standardized Midea Celest Pro model across all markets. Faster, more efficient installation directly translates into improved service for customers and higher earnings for installers. New awards include the fan-voted “Most Popular Flash Star” and the $5,000 “Master of Speed” country team award. Individual prizes include $5,000 for the champion, $2,000 for second place, and $1,000 for third—bringing the total prize pool to over $25,000.

From Behind the Scenes to Spotlight

Beyond the competition floor, Season 2 launches a new online public voting track — MCFIT Most Popular Flash Star. The dedicated installers who bring comfort to millions of homes every day deserve recognition, not just for their speed, but for their unwavering commitment to craftsmanship and safety —— they deserve to be seen. This year, MCFIT is no longer just a race against the clock. It’s a real stage that brings installers out from behind the scenes and into the spotlight, letting the public see, appreciate, and celebrate the professionals who make comfort possible.

A Proven Platform for Installation Excellence

MCFIT’s inaugural season in 2025 reached over 13,000 installers across five nations, with more than 1,000 top installers competing over three months. Twenty-five elite finalists gathered in China for the Grand Final, where the Philippines won both the Master of Speed Championship and National Award for Master of Speed Country. The event generated over 12.84 million media impressions, establishing MCFIT as the definitive platform for installation excellence in the region. Season 2 builds on this momentum with broader participation, tougher standards, and greater recognition for the professionals who bring comfort into every home.

Registration is now open. Open the Midea Club APP now, sign up, and step into the spotlight — because you deserve to be seen!

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