The investment will also help Aldebaran streamline its production operations and increase its research and development capabilities.

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However, the same article also has a capitalistic notion: how do we improve the capabilities of the Research, Development and Innovation arms of a company?

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The good news is that the NAS outlines a number of solutions to address and mitigate these vulnerabilities, including stockpiling of strategic inventories, development of meaningful policies, building institutional capabilities, and critical research.

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This pilot institute will bridge the gap between basic research and product development for additive manufacturing, provide shared assets to help companies, particularly small manufacturers, access cutting-edge capabilities and equipment, and create an environment to educate and train workers in advanced additive manufacturing skills.

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