Elon Musk starts a negotiation of equipment for SpaceX with a company from Santa Catarina. The billionaire chose the Brazilian WEG (WEGE3), specialized in electro-electronic items, to supply engines that will be used in the rockets.
According to the disclosed information, the SpaceX intends to build its own air separation unit to have access to a large amount of oxygen, which will be transformed into fuel for the vehicles. For this, they decided that it would be more viable to invest in their own units and equipment that would allow for self-production.
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Thus, selections were made of companies that could contribute to the project. Among those selected is Atlas Copco Gas and Process, which will supply the compressors for each air separation station.
The Brazilian company from Jaraguá do Sul (SC) was responsible for supplying the engines used in each air separation unit.
How will the partnership between SpaceX and the Brazilian company work?
To achieve success in the project, the two suppliers started a collaborative relationship to develop techniques specific to the needs of Musk's company.
WEG even highlighted that this partnership with Atlas Copco Gas and Process, which is one of the main suppliers of air compressors, was responsible for the good development of the project for the air separation units air.
In recent years, Elon Musk has become a reference in the world of technology and innovation. with your companies Tesla and SpaceX, it has revolutionized industries such as automotive, aerospace and neuroscience.
The new undertaking represents yet another way of pioneering the development of fuel for the company's rockets.
WEG will supply medium voltage NEMA motors from the MGP line, with 12.8 MW, 13.8 kV and four poles. All will be installed with compressors on two platforms.
Moreover, the production of it is being carried out in India. The choice of country for production was made with the aim of offering quality and faster delivery.
The collaboration between the companies for Musk's project is already being celebrated. This certainly highlights the technological importance of the company from Santa Catarina.