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VRC Metal Systems, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, specializes in the manufacture of advanced metal working equipment and automation systems. Its core product, the VRC Gen III, is a high-pressure cold spray system that accelerates metal powders to supersonic speeds for applications such as part repair, advanced coatings, and additive manufacturing. The company also offers automated additive and subtractive systems, portable dust collectors, spray coating systems, consumables, and related services like integrated installations and on-site support.

Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.