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How IQSat Enables Space-Based AI and Machine Learning
Pratish Shah, U.S. General Manager, Aitech, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to discuss their new IQSat picosatellite constellation platform.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Pushing the Boundaries of Rapid Production of Spacecraft: Flight Results from NearSpace Launch’s TROOP and ThinSat Platforms
NearSpace Launch is actively redefining the boundaries of responsive spaceflight through its development and deployment of the Train Rapid on Orbit Payload (TROOP) and ThinSat platforms. Read on to learn more.
Articles Power
Sealing the Future of in-wheel Motors: Low Friction and Maximum Protection
In-wheel motors represent a major innovation in the automotive industry, especially in the context of EVs. In-wheel motors integrate the motor directly into the wheel hub, eliminating the requirement for standard drive components that include cardan shafts, gearboxes and differentials. Read on to learn more about them.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
Transforming Satellite Antenna Technology for the Next Era of Aerospace and Defense
The global satellite communications sector is undergoing profound transformation. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Design
Legacy in Action: The Enduring Role of MIL-STD-1553B
In an industry where failure is not an option, the enduring strength of MIL-STD-1553B — and the innovations keeping it relevant — serve as a powerful reminder that sometimes, the best way forward is to build on the foundations that have already proven their worth. Read on to learn more.
Articles Communications
Are Defense Satellites Ready for Space-Based Laser Communications?
The Department of Defense is developing technology for satellites to communicate via lasers. Laser communications could transmit data faster and more securely than traditional radio frequency communications. Read on to learn more.
Articles Photonics/Optics
Microcomb Chips Could Improve Accuracy of GPS Systems
The optical atomic clocks that exist today are bulky and require complex laboratories with specific laser settings and optical components, making it difficult to use them outside lab environments, such as in satellites, remote research stations, or drones. Now, a research team has developed a technology that makes optical atomic clocks significantly smaller and accessible for more widespread use in society. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Energy
Thermoelectric Generators Could Convert Waste Heat to Clean Energy in Jet Engines and Spacecraft
Thermoelectric generators that can convert waste heat to clean energy could soon be as efficient as other renewable energy sources, like solar, according to a team led by Penn State scientists. Using high-entropy materials, the researchers created more efficient thermoelectric materials than previously possible, an advancement that they said could even help make long-distance space exploration possible. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Aerospace
Improving Electric Propulsion Thrusters for Future Spacecraft Missions
Go faster, farther, more efficiently. That’s the goal driving spacecraft propulsion engineers like Chen Cui, a new assistant professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. Cui is exploring ways to improve electric propulsion thrusters — a key technology for future space missions. Read on to learn more.
Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
A Satellite to Detect Short Gamma-Ray Burst Emissions
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in partnership with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), has developed StarBurst, a small satellite (SmallSat) instrument for NASA’s StarBurst Multimessenger Pioneer mission, which will detect the emission of short gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), a key electromagnetic (EM) signature that will contribute to the understanding of neutron star (NS) mergers. Read on to learn more.
Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
In-Orbit Testing of Autonomous ‘Swarm’ Satellites
Someday, instead of large, expensive individual space satellites, teams of smaller satellites – known by scientists as a “swarm” – will work in collaboration, enabling greater accuracy, agility, and autonomy. Among the scientists working to make these teams a reality are researchers at Stanford University’s Space Rendezvous Lab, who recently completed the first-ever in-orbit test of a prototype system. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Aerospace
NanoAvionics Satellite Suffers Space Debris Impact, Selfie Image Shows Damage
The MP42 satellite, which launched into low Earth orbit two and a half years ago aboard the SpaceX Transporter-4 mission, recently took an unexpected hit from a small piece of space debris or micrometeoroid. The impact created a 6 mm hole, roughly the size of a chickpea, in one of its solar panels. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites for UK Defense
Airbus has been awarded the U.K. Ministry of Defense’s Oberon contract to design and build two Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites with day-and-night, all-weather, space-based ‘Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance’ (ISR) capability. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Photonics/Optics
Breakthrough in Long-Haul Laser Communication Capabilities
BlueHalo announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system. The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Electronically Steered Array Antennas for E2 Jets
Embraer has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on their E-Jet E2s during aircraft production. The system, with transmission speeds up to 275 Mbps, gives passengers a similar in-flight streaming and surfing experience to their home networks. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Aerospace
In-Orbit Commercial Spacecraft Undocking
A Mission Extension Vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman’s Space Logistics LLC has successfully undocked with Intelsat’s IS-901 satellite, completing its life extension service. This marks the first undocking between two commercial spacecraft in the geosynchronous earth orbit graveyard. Read on to learn more.
Articles Design
IQSat: Aitech’s AI-Enabled Picosatellite for Earth Observation and Imaging Applications
Aitech introduced its new AI-enabled picosatellite constellation platform, IQSat, at the 40th annual Space Symposium in April. The platform is designed to bring ready to use COTS embedded computing to data heavy earth imaging and pattern recognition applications. Read on to learn more.
Products Software
New Products
See the new products, including Microchip's BR235 and BR235D series of 25A QPL hermetically sealed electromechanical power relays; PIC Wire & Cable’s new Single Pair Ethernet; Galleon Embedded Computing's high performance recorder (HPR); Pixus Technologies' new SOSA aligned ATR enclosures utilizing the 3U OpenVPX form factor; and more.
News Power
Next Reman Up: The Role of Engine Remanufacturing
Sustainability has been among the hottest topics for the commercial vehicle industry over the past decade. OEMs, suppliers and various governmental agencies across the globe are touting new...
News Energy
Tech – and Tariffs – Top of Mind at Tradeshows
April saw two major tradeshows take place, playing host to numerous advanced vehicle and technology reveals from global OEMs and suppliers – some of which are detailed on this site....
News Power
Challenges and Opportunities of Electrifying Off-Highway Machines
The off-highway machine industry is embracing new technologies to optimize operations, specifically regarding electric and hybrid off-highway equipment. The electric...
Technology Report Unmanned Systems
New York Auto Show 2025: News from the Floor
The 2025 edition of the New York International Auto Show proved some automakers still value the attention that comes with debuting a vehicle on a flashy convention center stage. Hyundai, Kia and...
Technical Innovation Manned Systems
Clarios Brings AI to Idle Management for Heavy Trucks
The predominant low-voltage battery maker Clarios today announced that IdleLess, a sensor-and-AI-driven system for heavy-duty trucks that it says can save up to $3,300 per year per...
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
Taiwan Suppliers Look Around the World for Solutions
Speaking at the 360 Mobility shows in Taipei in late April, the chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, James Huang, put a positive spin on the chaos that new tariffs – which at the time of writing were 25% for automobiles and auto parts – are putting on the many auto parts suppliers. Read on to learn more about it.
News Energy
ACT Expo 2025: Battery Experts Fret Tariffs, Encourage Specific Designs
There’s a chaotic elephant in almost every room of the 2025 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo: Tariffs and the Trump administration’s seemingly hostile approach to environmentally friendly technology like EVs and alternative energy sources. Read on to learn more about it.
News Energy
ACT Expo 2025: Heavy-Duty EVs, H2 Trucks and Tariff Talk Dominate Day One
Opening day of the ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California, was a flood of product announcements and clean-fuel initiative updates. While the trucks and the technology...
News Energy
Off We Go
Even in some truly novel times, the automotive industry has kept the SAE Media team on the go in recent months. We went out to drive the new Lucid Gravity in California and the new Ford Expedition in Kentucky. We also spent some...
Articles Energy
Testing Times: Understanding the Impact of Climatic Conditions on EV Charging Times
Charging times have become a hot topic among automotive OEMs and consumers. Premium cars, in particular, are increasingly defined by their technology. A slick charging experience is one of the ways that premium manufacturers can distance their high-value luxury offerings from more mundane machinery. Read on to learn more.
Articles Power
48V Electrical Systems: A Key to Meeting Evolving Industry Demands
The commercial vehicle industry is at a turning point, facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet changing global standards. As vehicle electrification advances and power demands rise, manufacturers are exploring innovative solutions to enhance performance while optimizing fuel consumption. One promising technology trend leading this transition is the adoption of 48V electrical systems. Read on to learn more about them.
Briefs Energy
A Path to Safer, High-Energy Electric Vehicle Batteries
This research has far-reaching implications, offering a path to safer, more efficient batteries that can support the growing demand for electric vehicles. As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, these advancements are crucial for making EVs more viable and attractive for consumers. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Materials
Researchers Develop Efficient Lithium Extraction Method, Setting Stage for Sustainable EV Battery Supply Chains
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium, a team of researchers from Rice University’s Elimelech lab has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction method that could reshape the industry. Read on to learn more about it.
Briefs Materials
Leading the Charge to Better Batteries
A team led by Kelsey Hatzell, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, has uncovered insights that could help power a new type of battery, called an anode-free solid-state battery, past lithium-ion’s limitations.
Briefs Energy
A Successful Catalyst Design for Advanced Zinc-Iodine Batteries
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have attracted extensive attention due to their high safety, abundant reserves, and environmental friendliness. However, the low electrical conductivity of iodine hinders the redox conversion for an efficient energy storage process with zinc. Read on to learn how a research team addressed the existing issues in Zn-I2 batteries.
Briefs Design
Better Texture for Better Batteries
To create the new batteries needed for EVs, mobile devices, and renewable energy storage, researchers have explored new materials, new designs, new configurations, and new chemistry. But one aspect — the texture of the metals used — has been historically overlooked. Read on to learn more.
Products Power
New Products
See the new products, including Intellias' “Smart Charging Portable Kit,” a comprehensive solution accelerator designed to address the most pressing challenges in the EV charging sector; Marposs' solutions for testing prismatic battery cells; a new Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by Integrals Power; and more.
Articles Power
Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation Enhances BESS Design
Electrical grids and data centers around the world use battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a power source, and the adoption of BESS is only continuing to grow. Read on to learn more about we can enhance BESS.
Articles Materials
Wire Feed Laser Welding for Battery Pack Aluminum Enclosure Manufacture in EVs
Lightweight aluminum is a top choice for designing and manufacturing battery pack enclosures due to its durability and ability to enhance vehicle performance. While welding 6000-series aluminum alloys can be challenging, advanced methods like laser welding with filler wire effectively create strong, airtight joints while addressing issues like porosity and cracking. Read on to learn more.
INSIDER Defense
Quarterhorse Hypersonic Test Aircraft Completes First Flight
Hermeus, an Atlanta, Georgia-based startup, completed the first flight of its Quarterhorse MK1 test aircraft. The first flight is the latest milestone achieved by Hermeus in its...
INSIDER Government
How Aerospace Manufacturers are Adjusting to Ongoing Tariff Changes
Aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers are monitoring ongoing changes to tariff policies by the U.S. and other nations with plans in place for the worst...
INSIDER Defense
Regulation and Technology Changes Needed for Drone Detection, Mitigation in US Airspace
Drone operators, public safety organizations and government agencies need better regulatory coordination and an updated technological for detecting,...
INSIDER Manned Systems
A New Type of Fuel Cell for Electric Aircraft
Batteries are nearing their limits in terms of how much power they can store for a given weight. That’s a serious obstacle for energy innovation and the search for new ways to power airplanes,...
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Future-Proofing Automotive Software: Modularity, Reuse, and Safety with Model-Based Design
Model-Based Design (MBD) is a development approach that uses models to design, simulate, and validate automotive systems and software. This 30-minute...
On-Demand Webinars Manufacturing & Prototyping
Technological Advancements in Aluminum Brazing: Resolving 5 Common Manufacturing Challenges
Aluminum heat exchangers play a critical role across a range of applications—from EVs and charging stations to wind turbines and ADAS...
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Selecting RF Coaxial Cables for Space Flight
By evaluating key criteria, engineers can make informed decisions to enhance space mission success and the longevity of space systems. This 30-minute webinar will explore the key considerations for...
Podcasts Aerospace
Simulating Space: Designing Satellites for Mission Success
Patrick North, Principal R&D Engineer, Ansys, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how simulation software optimizes the design of military satellites.
INSIDER Materials
New Copper Alloy Could Provide Breakthrough in Durability for Military Systems
U.S. Army researchers, in collaboration with academic partners, invented a stronger copper that could help redefine the use of high-temperature materials in...
INSIDER Software
AI Fight Club: New Environment Simulates How AI Will Perform at Air, Land and Sea
Lockheed Martin has developed a new synthetic environment designed to accelerate the testing and operational deployment of artificial intelligence to support...
INSIDER Weapons Systems
Air Force Tests Low Cost, Lighter Variant of QUICKSINK Anti-Ship Weapon
In a demonstration of enhanced maritime lethality, the Air Force tested a new, more versatile variant of the QUICKSINK maritime weapon, increasing aircraft lethality by...
INSIDER Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Deploys New Drones, Highlights Increased Domestic Production
The Ukrainian military is deploying newly developed drones while expanding the way its soldiers and leaders purchase and give feedback to manufacturers about the use of...
Podcasts Manufacturing & Prototyping
Extreme Environments, Precise Solutions: Technologies Enabling Space Vehicles Advancement
John Mark, Space & Defense Business Manager, Omniseal Solutions, is the guest on this sponsored interview episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain the role that advanced materials and sealing technologies provide in space vehicles.
Supplier Eye Power
Supplier Eye: Investment Certainty Is Critical
Much has been written about the challenging operating environment within the North American automotive ecosystem. Suppliers and OEMs alike were never trained in business school or past...
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Soar to New Heights: Simulation-Driven Design for Safety in Electrified Aircraft Systems
In the evolving landscape of aircraft electrification and progress towards advanced air mobility, safety has never been more paramount in an industry that...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
UK Air Force Funds Production of Typhoon Jet's New Radar
The U.K. government has released £204.6 million in funding towards the production of an advanced new radar for the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Metamaterials Antenna Makes Generational Leap in Multi-Band Connectivity
Kymeta, the Redmond, Washington-based antenna maker, has achieved a major technological leap: simultaneously operating across both Ku and Ka satellite bands in a...
INSIDER Aerospace
Helsing AI Agent Completes Saab Gripen E Test Flight
Saab, in collaboration with German startup Helsing, has completed the first three flights integrating Helsing’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent ‘Centaur’ into a Gripen E fighter...
News Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Rotax Keeps EV Development In-House
I've ridden the Can-Am electric motorcycles twice. Once in Texas, where it was punishingly hot, and once in Austria, where it rained all day. In both instances, the motorcycles performed as predicted,...
Podcasts Defense
Kymeta Chief Scientist Explains Breakthrough in Multi-Band Antenna Connectivity
Kymeta Chief Scientist Ryan Stevenson is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain their multi-band antenna connectivity breakthrough.
News Electronics & Computers
Clarios to Build Supercapacitor Plant in U.S.
Clarios, the global leader in low-voltage vehicle batteries, said it is evaluating sites for a new factory to make supercapacitor systems that will pair with the company’s AGM batteries.
On-Demand Webinars Energy
Build Better Battery Energy Storage Systems Using Adhesive Technologies
Capturing renewable energy during sunny or windy periods is critical to supporting power grid stability and resiliency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Battery...
INSIDER Design
New Ukraine Agreement Links Battlefield Data to UK Defense Production Lines
The U.K. and Ukraine have signed a new agreement that will increase Ukraine's drone production, while bringing battlefield data and design expertise from the...
INSIDER Electronics & Computers
TEWS Introduces First VITA 93 QMC Modules
TEWS Technology, the Pinneberg, Germany-based embedded computing supplier, announced the release of its first QMC modules, and the TPCE210 dual-site carrier card, fully compliant with the emerging...
INSIDER Manned Systems
Developing Processing Technology for Aluminum and Composite Aircraft Structures
LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services is implementing a product innovation focused on eliminating the currently used chemical and mechanical technologies for...
INSIDER Aerospace
International Research Team to Test Quantum Satellite Communications on QUICK³
On June 23, 2025, the QUICK³ nanosatellite was launched into space from Vandenberg, California, on a carrier rocket. The satellite, which is part of a research...
INSIDER Manned Systems
Paris Air Show: New Aerospace Technologies, Updates and Research
Did you miss the product launches, partnership agreements and other updates at the 2025 Paris Air Show? Check out this recap of some of the technology highlights from the event.
On-Demand Webinars Software
Improving Signal and Power Integrity Performance in Automotive PCB Designs through Simulation
In recent years, electrification and the dramatic increase of electrical systems inside transportation vehicles has revolutionized the industry....
On-Demand Webinars Manufacturing & Prototyping
Transforming Quality Management with Data-Driven Analytics
In today's competitive aerospace and defense (A&D) landscape, mid to large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face the critical challenge of relying on extensive supply chains...
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