Equipment World: Pella-based Vermeer has partnered with Seattle-based Interlune to build a machine capable of processing 100 metric tons of lunar soil per hour to extract helium-3—a rare isotope used in quantum computing and nuclear fusion.
Interlune CEO Rob Meyerson said the company sought out Vermeer, stating: “Vermeer has a legacy of innovation and excellence that started more than 75 years ago, which makes them the ideal partner for Interlune.”
HBR: Hear from Paul Hlivko, EVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, as he explores six ways we’re misjudging AI’s potential—and the timeline to real enterprise value.
Big Bang Foundation To Open AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
CBJ: The Big Bang Foundation is launching the AI Micro Park— a solar-powered educational space opening August 2025 in Cedar Rapids’ Wellington Heights neighborhood.
The free, youth-focused park will offer hands-on learning in AI, coding, digital media, and green tech, expanding access to emerging technologies.
