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3D-printing company expands footprint in Pflugerville

EOS North America, an industrial 3D-printing company, is expanding its reach in Central Texas with plans to grow its Pflugerville campus as well as construct a new warehouse in Belton, according to a news release.

The overview: The company is investing $3 million into its facilities, meant to help increase the production of its metal additive manufacturing systems and speed up its delivery times.

The expansion includes a dedicated powder handling area and an in-house machine shop, as well as the creation of 10 new jobs at its Pflugerville production site. These jobs include engineering, quality assurance and machine commissioning roles. EOS’s metal 3D-printing systems provide support to a variety of industries, including the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors.

 
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Perspire Sauna Studio to open Hutto location

Perspire Sauna Studio plans to open a new location in Hutto this year.

The gist: The company offers infrared sauna, red-light therapy, contrast therapy and halotherapy. The sauna’s services are meant to help customers relax, release toxins, burn calories, boost the immune system and more.

The California-based company has locations throughout the country, including multiple within the Austin metro. In December, the Perspire opened its first Houston-area location within The Woodlands. Perspire plans to open its new Hutto location sometime within the second quarter of this year, according to a company representative.

 
On The Transportation Beat
Austin-Bergstrom expands direct flights to include Cayman Islands

Austin travelers will soon have access to nonstop flights to the Cayman Islands.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is partnering with Cayman Airways to offer a seasonal summer service.

What you need to know: Flights will depart weekly on Sundays, May 24 through Aug. 9.

  • Austin to Grand Cayman: departs at 12:45 p.m. and arrives in Grand Cayman at 3:45 p.m.
  • Grand Cayman to Austin: departs at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Austin at 11:45 a.m.

Cayman Airways flights will contain 160 seats and an exclusive business-class cabin. The company will provide a variety of free offerings, including in-flight entertainment, standard seat selection, charging ports, a complimentary meal and Seven Fathoms Rum punch for passengers 18 and older. 

What they’re saying: “By launching nonstop service to the Grand Cayman Islands, we are answering the call from our passengers for more diverse international travel options and easier access to top leisure destinations,” ABIA CEO Ghizlane Badawi said in a news release.

 
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Casita on the Main now open in downtown Round Rock

A new restaurant serving up tacos, quesadilla and other Mexican cuisine is now open in downtown Round Rock.

The gist: Casita on the Main recently opened its doors on Main Street in Round Rock. The restaurant serves street tacos, menudo, enchiladas, tortas, burgers and more. Customers can choose from pork, chicken, beef or carnitas. For dessert, Casita on the Main offers tres leches, empandas with cream and cookies.

Patrons can also stop in for breakfast with a menu featuring huevos rancheros, huevos con chorizo, micas, pancakes and breakfast tacos.

 
transportation tuesday
Toll roads, new lanes: 6 Austin metro transportation project updates

Check out six upcoming, ongoing or completed transportation projects across the Austin metro, including toll roads in North Austin and Cedar Park, various lane expansions and improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

Upcoming: New Hope Drive expansion
The traffic changes come as the city is working to expand New Hope Drive from four to six lanes and open an innovative intersection design at New Hope Drive and 183A Toll.
Update: The project is in the design phase.

  • Timeline: expected completion summer 2027
  • Cost: $1.8 million
  • Funding source: 2022 transportation bond

Completed: 183 North Mobility Project northbound connector
The project includes the construction of two express lanes in each direction on US 183.
Update: The northbound direct connector opened Jan. 31 following the opening of the express lanes Jan. 2. The southbound express lanes and direct connector are slated to open in the coming months.
  • Timeline: total project completion expected in 2026
  • Cost: $612 million
  • Funding source: federal funding, sale of roll revenue bonds, Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act funds

 

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