More recently, he formed the holding company True North, which is composed of businesses ranging from advanced composites to venture capital investments.

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Examples include: high accuracy machine tools, deep underground tunneling machines, telecommunications equipment, underwater surveillance gear, sophisticated computers, manufacturing equipment associated with microelectronics, advanced composites and super-alloys.

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The latest model has newly designed, four-blade propellers made of advanced composites that save on weight (60 fewer pounds), reduce noise (inside and out) and lower maintenance costs.

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Key technologies transferred by or through Germany to the Soviet Union include: high accuracy machine tools, deep underground tunneling machines, telecommunications equipment, underwater sensors, sophisticated computers and manufacturing equipment associated with microelectronics, advanced composites and superalloys.

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