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...Hotline Continued From Page 88 Harley Davidson to Open R&D Facility in Silicon Valley Harley-Davidson Inc. said in late September that will open a new research and development facility in Silicon Valley later this year, initially hiring about 25 people from the lo- cal market. The Milwaukee-based motorcycle company in- tends to use the facility to support the de- velopment of its newest electric bike line, LiveWire, which will hit the market in roughly 12 months. A Harley-Davidson spokesperson told to the Silicon Valley Business Journal that the company is “looking to lease property in the Silicon Valley area,” but has “not selected a facility yet.” The company has already started hiring for the facility, though, which it says it plans to open in the fourth quarter of this year. Its careers website says it’s currently hiring for electrical, mechanical and software engi- neers, as well as people to work in advanced manufacturing, program management and supply chain, in Silicon Valley. The facility will “initially focus on elec- tric vehicle research and development, includ- ing battery, power electronics and e-machine design, development and advanced manufactur- ing,” Harley-Davidson said. As the facility grows, it may expand its focus to an “increased range of advanced tech- nologies,” it said. The company said it plans to hire from within the Bay Area, where it will have access to have a robust talent market. 3D Printing Plastics Market $1,965.3 Million by 2023 According to the new market research report “3D Printing Plastics Market by type (Photo polymer, ABS, Poly amide, PLA), Form (Fila- ment, Liquid/Ink, Powder), End-Use Industry (Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics), Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023”, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the 3D printing plas- tics market size is estimated to be USD 615.8 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 1,965.3 million by 2023. Factors such as in- creasing demand from the healthcare industry and growing demand in manufacturing activities influence the 3D printing plastics market. Aerospace & defense, automotive, and elec- trical & electronics are the other major end-use industries of 3D printing plastics. DuPont Opens Technology Center to Support Innovation in Silicon Valley DuPont recently celebrated the opening of its Silicon Valley Technology Center, welcoming customers, community partners, industry groups and other guests to learn about the company’s localized approach to innovation in the Bay Area. The site features DuPont’s newest Innovation Center, a dedi- cated showcase featuring new and exploratory projects, labs to support ideation with on- site prototyping, and flexible meeting spaces that can connect customers to the company’s global network of innovators and technical experts. “Whether it’s in consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace or other industries impacted by emerging technologies, innova- tion happens daily here in Silicon Valley,” said Dalen Keys, DuPont Silicon Valley Tech- nology Center site leader. “DuPont brings an enormous breadth of advanced materials and expertise to the table that can make the difference for today’s innovators.” The DuPont Silicon Valley Technology Cen- ter will serve as a hub for the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division businesses to tackle customer challenges with applications support, rapid prototyping, testing and it- erative design. On-site labs dedicated to fabrication, formulation, reliability and characterization are in daily operation to enable real-time collaboration. Through Du- Pont’s global network of Innovation Centers and supporting teams, partners gain access to solutions enabled by the complete suite of capabilities, product offerings and ex