Cartilage is a resilient, smooth connective tissue covered by perichondrium. Contains chondrocytes producing collagenous extracellular matrix. Matrix consists of glycosaminoglycans, proteoglycans, collagen and sometimes elastin. Cartilage grows faster than bone and lacks blood vessels
NASA developed TRL methodology in 1974 by Stan Sadin. Scale was initially seven levels, later expanded to nine. NASA formally defined TRLs in 1989
Japan is the fourth-largest economy globally by nominal GDP. Per capita GDP reached $53,059 in 2024. Services sector accounts for 71.4% of GDP. Manufacturing sector is second largest globally
Nitrite ion (NO−2) has symmetrical structure with equal N–O bonds. Nitrite is Lewis base and conjugate base of weak acid nitrous acid. Nitrite can be oxidized to +4 and +5 or reduced to −3
Factories construct buildings and generate income in the economy. GDP measures total value of goods and services produced within a country. GDP per capita affects population growth, construction speed, and research
GWM has R&D centers in China, US, Germany, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Austria and India. China-based model integrates Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta regions. Global R&D layout covers Europe, Asia and North America with Chinese headquarters