Industry Other Neutral

Dassault Systèmes Launches 16th AAKRUTI Global Student Design Competition with Four Themes: Robotics, Healthcare, and Mobility

2026-07-03 · Impact score: 35

Dassault Systèmes has launched the 16th edition of the AAKRUTI International Student Design and Innovation Competition for the 2026-2027 season, featuring four thematic areas: robotics, local community issues, healthcare innovation, and mobility. Participants are required to propose measurable solutions using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and SOLIDWORKS software. The prize pool is $20,000, with winners receiving SOLIDWORKS licenses and all participants eligible to earn industry certifications such as CSWA or CSWP. The company invests nearly $1 million annually in this program, which has engaged over 75,000 students from more than 1,000 institutions across 37 countries, with approximately 500 alumni now working at leading global companies. The global finals will be held at the 3DEXPERIENCE World conference in Nashville in 2027. This competition is a key talent strategy for Dassault Systèmes to bridge the gap between academic education and industry skills.

📰 News Source

This article was translated from a Chinese source.

Source URL not available

Show Chinese original

达索系统启动第16届AAKRUTI全球学生设计竞赛，四大主题聚焦机器人、医疗与出行

法国达索系统公司已启动第16届AAKRUTI国际学生设计与创新竞赛。2026-27赛季设置四大主题方向：机器人技术、本地社区问题、医疗保健创新、出行。参赛者需使用3DEXPERIENCE平台和SOLIDWORKS软件提出可衡量成果的解决方案。奖金池2万美元，优胜者获SOLIDWORKS授权，所有参与者可考取CSWA/CSWP等行业认证。公司每年向该项目投入近100万美元。竞赛已吸引37国超1,000所院校、75,000余名学生参与，约500名往届选手现任职于全球领先企业。全球总决赛将于2027年在纳什维尔3DEXPERIENCE World大会举行。该赛事是达索系统弥合学术教育与产业技能差距的关键人才战略。

Related News

UK's Metalysis Achieves Commercial-Spec Production of C-103 Niobium-Hafnium-Titanium Alloy Powder with Oxygen Content Below 500 ppm

On August 18, 2026, UK-based Metalysis announced that it has achieved commercial-spec production of C-103 (niobium-hafnium-titanium) alloy powder for aerospace, defense, and hypersonic applications. Its FFC electrolysis process is a solid-state "powder-in, powder-out" method scalable to tens of tonnes per year, with powder oxygen content below 500 ppm. C-103 is a critical refractory alloy for aerospace and hypersonic thermal protection structures; the current market is valued at approximately $46 million, projected to reach $200 million by 2032 (a CAGR of ~32%). Metalysis's FFC process directly reduces metal oxides, bypassing the hafnium metal shortage bottleneck caused by semiconductor capacity expansion, and opens up a path for large-scale supply of niobium-based high-temperature alloy powders. Value for powder buyers: ① Domestic supply of refractory alloy powders such as C-103 is scarce, and Metalysis's commercialization may drive domestic R&D and procurement interest in comparable niobium- and hafnium-based superalloy powders; ② amid the hafnium shortage, the direct oxide reduction route highlights raw material self-sufficiency, which is a long-term positive for supply stability of refractory alloy powders; ③ watch the impact of hypersonic and aerospace thermal protection demand on refractory powder pricing and delivery lead times.

2026-08-19

Zhuque-3 Achieves China's First Land-Based Recovery of an Orbital-Class Rocket; Over 60% of Tianque Engine Parts Are 3D Printed

At 07:35 on August 19, 2026, LandSpace's independently developed Zhuque-3 (Yao-2) launch vehicle lifted off from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Test Zone. The first stage successfully landed at the designated recovery site, while the second stage delivered the Honghu-03 satellite into its intended orbit—marking China's first vertical land recovery of a rocket first stage and the first use of landing legs for recovery. This milestone transitions the Zhuque-3 from recovery technology validation to engineering-level reuse testing. Zhuque-3 is LandSpace's next-generation reusable liquid oxygen-methane rocket. Over 60% of its Tianque-series engine components are manufactured using metal 3D printing, with critical parts such as the gas generator, combustion chamber, turbopump housing, and injector printed by BLT using primarily superalloys, titanium alloys, and stainless steel. The demand for lightweight, integrated, and rapidly iterated engine designs in reusable rockets is accelerating the large-scale adoption of metal additive manufacturing in commercial aerospace. Value for powder buyers: ① As reusable rockets enter engineering validation, higher launch frequency and engine reuse rates will drive continuous procurement and batch qualification of aerospace-grade superalloy and titanium powders; ② Private rocket firms like LandSpace, following a 'low-cost + rapid iteration' approach, are increasing 3D printing usage, ensuring robust demand for superalloy, titanium alloy, and copper alloy powders (for thrust chambers); ③ Watch for derivative powder demand from hot-section component repair and remanufacturing enabled by rocket reuse.

2026-08-19

Jiangsu Zenshi Special Alloy Submits for Review of 12,000-Ton Annual Nickel-, Titanium-, and Cobalt-Based Superalloy Project

On August 18, 2026, Jiangsu Zenshi Special Alloy Co., Ltd. submitted its "12,000-ton annual nickel-, titanium-, and cobalt-based superalloy materials and products project" for construction drawing review. These superalloys are critical materials for hot-section components in aero engines, gas turbines, and rocket engines, and also serve as the primary feedstocks for superalloy powder atomization. The new 12,000-ton capacity will strengthen domestic supply of upstream master alloys for superalloy powders, helping to alleviate the current bottleneck caused by limited domestic feedstock availability. Key implications for powder buyers: (1) Expanded master alloy capacity will lower raw material costs and supply risks for powder producers, improving price stability and delivery reliability for nickel-based superalloy powders such as GH4169 and GH3625; (2) Accelerated domestic production of master alloys signals further progress in substituting imported high-end powders with locally produced alternatives; (3) Monitor the project's commissioning timeline to assess how superalloy powder supply dynamics may shift in East China.

2026-08-19

📡 Get Daily Industry Updates

Follow on X Join Telegram

View all news