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Unexpected! Elon Musk May Close Innovative Partnership With WEG of Santa Catarina for SpaceX Equipment Production

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 16/07/2023 at 19:00
Updated on 16/07/2023 at 19:03
Elon Musk, WEG, Santa Catarina e SpaceX
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Federal Deputy Confirms Alliance With Leaders From Santa Catarina For WEG To Manufacture Oxygen Motors For The SpaceX Program Of The American Philanthropist

Santa Catarina takes flight in a literal way! WEG, a prestigious company located in the region, known for producing electro-electronic equipment, recently made public its involvement with SpaceX, the renowned aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. This collaboration agreement aims to take the engineering capabilities of Santa Catarina to new heights.

Motors For Oxygen Self-Production At SpaceX

According to WEG, SpaceX is undertaking the creation of its own Air Separation Unit. This initiative arises from the need for a significant amount of oxygen, a crucial ingredient for rocket fuel. To avoid exorbitant costs associated with third-party procurement, self-production of oxygen has emerged as a viable and economical solution.

Atlas Copco Gas and Process, globally recognized as one of the leading providers of air compressors, has been tasked with supplying the main compressor set for the air separation units. As an integral part of this project, WEG was chosen by Elon Musk and SpaceX to supply the motors that will power these air separation units.

Success Through Collaboration Between WEG, Atlas Copco and SpaceX

A meticulous joint effort between the teams at WEG and Atlas Copco Gas and Process resulted in customized technical solutions for SpaceX. This collaborative effort, company sources assert, was the key factor in the success of the project.

This is an important milestone for WEG and Santa Catarina, as it illustrates the region’s potential in the global aerospace market. The partnership with Elon Musk and SpaceX certainly opens doors for future opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Information via Bruno Souza, State Deputy – Santa Catarina

Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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