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INSIDER Manned Systems
3D-Printed C-17 Replacement Part Saves Thousands for Air Force
Innovation isn’t always pretty. Sometimes, it’s downright grimy — but worth its weight in gold. At the 911th Airlift Wing, a collaboration with Boeing has resulted in a...
INSIDER Energy
Amprius Eyes Mass Production for Next Generation Electric Aircraft Battery
Amprius announced the launch of its 450 Wh/kg SiCore™ lithium-ion battery. This is Amprius’ most energy-dense SiCore cell, offering 450 Wh/kg and 950 Wh/L, and...
INSIDER Aerospace
How Airbus is Leveraging Digital Twins for a Smarter Approach to Manufacturing
The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and Airbus is at the forefront, driving innovation from design and manufacturing to operations. A...
News Energy
Slate Unveils Bare-Bones EV Mini Truck
The American truck market is huge. The trucks, they're also quite large. Pickups went from workhorse machines to enormous luxury vehicles with equally large price tags. Even the Maverick, Ford’s...
On-Demand Webinars Software
A Fork in the Road: The Potential of Debian Linux for Mission-critical Solutions in A&D
Linux continues to gain traction for embedded systems in Aerospace and Defense. It's an open-source and customizable operating system that can be...
News Energy
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...
News Energy
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...
Supplier Eye Manufacturing & Prototyping
Sourcing Re-Evaluation Underway
The events of the last few months (re: tariff structures) underscore that the world is becoming more insular. Last month’s column (on re-regionalization) outlined that major markets like China, the U.S. and the EU already have or are increasingly building a moat around their markets. Read on for this month's column.
INSIDER Green Design & Manufacturing
German Researchers Claim 'World First' In-flight Measurement of Hydrogen Propulsion Contrails
Formed in the upper troposphere when the air is sufficiently cold and humid, condensation trails (known as contrails) may be one of the most...
INSIDER Software
Bombardier is Digitally Upgrading its Aircraft Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Process
Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier is expanding its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for aircraft...
INSIDER RF & Microwave Electronics
Aitech’s New Palm-Sized Satellite Enables Space-Based AI Processing
Aitech's new IQSat picosatellite constellation platform is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, and comes equipped with commercial off the shelf (COTS) computing...
News Power
Defining the Use Case for Future Military Electric Vehicles
Mark Findlay, CEO, Drive System Design, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
Articles Materials
Driving down the High Cost of Overspray in Automotive Paint Processes
When painting automotive exteriors, automotive paint robot arms quickly move around the body to deliver paint. As the arm constantly changes position, the angle of...
Technology Report Manned Systems
ICE and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Show Staying Power
The internal combustion engine. Hybrid-electric. Full-electric. Plug-in hybrid electric. Pick one, two, or more for the product portfolio.
Technology Report Energy
SAE J-3277 Covers Leak Testing for Every EV Battery
North American EV battery manufacturers currently do not test 100% of the cells they assemble into Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (RESS, or battery packs) for electrolyte leakage....
On-Demand Webinars Aerospace
Advancements in Pulsating Heat Pipes: Analysis and Applications in Space Thermal Control
As space missions push the boundaries of performance and efficiency, thermal control remains a critical challenge for satellite, payload, and instrument...
Articles Robotics, Automation & Control
All (Robot) Hands on Deck
For more than 100 years, BMW has been manufacturing vehicles in the heart of downtown Munich at a three-story plant that currently produces 1,000 cars a day. At the same time, the plant is in a state of being both...
Podcasts Power
A Donut-Shaped In-Wheel Motor for Military Electric Vehicles
Michael Waksman, CEO of Donut Defence, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
What is the Defense Innovation Unit’s New Blue Manufacturing Program?
For nearly a decade, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has identified, prototyped and scaled commercial technologies that deliver advantages to warfighters. To meet...
INSIDER Manufacturing & Prototyping
A New Additive Manufacturing Strategy for the UK Defense Industry
The U.K.'s Ministry of Defense (MoD) published a new 17-page strategy outlining their vision for the wider use of advanced manufacturing and specifically additive...
Technology Report Power
WCX 2025: Intel’s Weast Says China Leaping Ahead Due to Focus on Innovation
Jack Weast, vice president and general manager of Intel Automotive, told an audience at WCX 2025 that China’s automotive industry is advancing quickly due to...
Technology Report Energy
WXC 2025: GM’s Hydrotec-Based EV Charger Takes Center Stage
In 2022, General Motors announced that it was exploring commercial applications for its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel cells. Those efforts have culminated in a mobile hydrogen power...
Technology Report Automotive
WCX 2025: Nira Dynamics’ Sensor-Free Tire Pressure Tech Eyes New Opportunities
Putting a tariff on physical components gives software alternatives a potential boost. Read on to learn more.
Q&A Mechanical & Fluid Systems
WCX 2025: Stellantis Design Chief Gilles Asks - What's Wrong with Diversity?
“It’s not rocket science,” Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles said when asked about diversity at the leadoff keynote of WCX 2025 in Detroit.
Technology Report Regulations/Standards
WCX 2025: Dumarey Launches U.S. Subsidiary for Better ICEs
The Dumarey Group used WCX 2025 as the launching point for its new U.S. subsidiary, Dumarey USA. Dumarey, a Belgian family-owned company, announced the acquisition of Mahle...
Technology Report Power
WCX 2025: Study Shows Safety Top Priority of Potential Vehicle-To-Everything Consumers
A study released Tuesday afternoon at an SAE World Congress (WCX) Learning Lab indicated that when it comes to vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology,...
Technology Report Energy
WCX 2025: Vicor’s New Power Modules Arrive with 48V
As the automotive industry debates the merits of a 48V power network compared to keeping legacy 12V power networks, Vicor will present some of its newest high-power-density DC-DC...
Podcasts Electronics & Computers
How Will TSN Ethernet Impact the Future of Embedded Computing?
Nigel Forrester, Director of Product Strategy, Concurrent Technologies, discusses the future of TSN Ethernet for aerospace and defense applications on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
INSIDER Design
15 Companies to Build Quantum Computer Prototypes for DARPA's QBI Program
Nearly 20 quantum computing companies have been chosen to enter the initial stage of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI), in which they will characterize...
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Supersonic X-59 Completes Cruise Control Engine Speed Test Ahead of First Flight
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3D-Printed C-17 Replacement Part Saves Thousands for Air Force
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Aitech’s New Palm-Sized Satellite Enables Space-Based AI Processing
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Bombardier is Digitally Upgrading its Aircraft Design, Engineering and...
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Navy Proves Cold-Gas Approach in Hypersonic Launch Test
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Engineering the EL9: Electra's Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
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Optimizing Electric Powertrains: Advanced Materials for Performance, Safety,...
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Breakthrough in Infrared and Visible Imaging: One Dataset with...
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Improving Rocket and Flight Vehicle Testing Under Capital...
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Advancing Automotive Manufacturing with Digital Twins
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Powering NewSpace Missions: Navigating the Cost vs. Reliability...
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Solving Thermal Challenges in Defense: The Role of ECUs and...