SpaceX Builds Turbine Blade Foundry for AI Power Demand
· Source: rediff.com
In short
SpaceX is constructing a specialised in-house foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to manufacture high-spec gas turbine blades and vanes, as confirmed by CEO Elon Musk. The move aims to address a severe supply chain bottleneck in power generation needed for AI data centres, potentially accelerating natural gas turbine availability by up to 18 months. The facility will serve both aerospace and AI power needs by casting single-crystal nickel-superalloy components capable of withstanding extreme heat.
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Tags: supply chain, power generation, AI data centers, turbine manufacturing, energy, bottleneck