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Electronics & Computers

Control Platform Toolkit

Charles River AnalyticsCambridge, MA(617) 491-3474www.cra.com Charles River Analytics Inc., a developer of intelligent systems solutions, recently partnered with Sensics, Inc., creators of the OSVR software stack;...

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

First Air-Worthy Metal-Printed RF Filter Ready for Takeoff

Within the aerospace industry, 2016 and onwards could be looked upon as the tipping point for direct metal printing (DMP), as the technology increasingly made the jump beyond...

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Photonics/Optics

Laser Detecting Systems

Whether engaged in an asymmetric fight with an insurgent or a conventional battle with a “near-peer” adversary, today's battlefield presents combatants with significant challenges. Rapidly advancing technology and...

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Aerospace

XPONENTIAL 2018 – An AUVSI Experience

The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is bringing this year's XPONENTIAL 2018 to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The event, which runs from April 30 – May 3,...

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Application Briefs
Photonics/Optics

Customizable Rocket Launchers

Arnold DefenseArnold, MO(636) 296-5417www.arnolddefense.com Arnold Defense, an international manufacturer and supplier of 2.75-inch rocket launchers, has been generating considerable interest in its new,...

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Products
Electronics & Computers

New Products

RF Cable PIC Wire & Cable® (Sussex, WI), a Division of The Angelus Corporation, recently announced the launch of its new RFMATES ® ULTRALITE UH25107 cable. UH25107 is a 50 ohm RF aerospace cable that is highly shielded,...

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Briefs
Sensors/Data Acquisition

Designing for Compressive Sensing: Compressive Art, Camouflage, Fonts, and Quick Response Codes

Compressive sensing (CS) is a relatively new field that has caused a lot of excitement in the signal processing community. It has superseded...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Calculation of Weapon Platform Attitude and Cant Using Available Sensor Feedback

When firing artillery, there is typically a maximum angle that the platform cannot exceed relative to the Earth plane. This is due to the large recoil forces...

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Aerospace

Designing With Plastics for Military Equipment

U.S. soldiers carry loads of equipment and protective gear that can weigh anywhere from 45 to 130 pounds. This is more than enough to quickly tire even the most well-conditioned personnel,...

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Aerospace

Engine Air-Brakes

Airplanes, one of humanity's greatest inventions, evoke feelings of awe and amazement for most people, unless you live uncomfortably close to a major airport, in which case the feeling may become annoyance and irritation....

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Application Briefs
Defense

Radar Sensor Systems

Kelvin HughesLondon, UK+44 19 9280 5200www.kelvinhughes.com Kelvin Hughes recently announced a number of new coastal surveillance / Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) radar sensor sales references in Australia including...

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Photonics/Optics

Communications in Space: A Deep Subject

Transmitting and receiving radio signals between spacecraft in deep space is a snap compared with getting those signals back to Earth, especially when the spacecraft is 120 billion miles away.

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Validation of Automated Prediction of Blood Product Needs Algorithm Processing Continuous Non-Invasive Vital Signs Streams (ONPOINT4)

Hemorrhagic shock occurs frequently in natural and man-made disaster scenarios. To control bleeding and to...

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Sensors/Data Acquisition

Phonon Confinement Effect in TiO₂ Nanoparticles as Thermosensor Materials

TiO2 or ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) have a very strong finite-size dependency in their Raman spectra or photoluminescence (PL) spectra due to the phonon confinement effect...

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Application Briefs
RF & Microwave Electronics

Counter UAV System

SteekRock UAVLondon, UK+44 (0) 20 7491 8186www.sruav.co.uk The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is one of the most significant technological developments in the last decade. However, where once such equipment was unique...

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Materials

Nett Warrior

Nett Warrior is the US Army's next generation US integrated soldier system that replaces Land Warrior. It is designed to be an integrated dismounted situational awareness and mission command system for use during combat operations...

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Original Equipment
Manned Systems

Medium, Light Duty Truck Markets Heat Up

A host of new light- and medium-duty truck rollouts are increasing competition and giving vocational truck customers a broader range of options. OEMs are focused on improving customer comfort and...

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News
Automotive

Uber, Toyota Suspend AV Testing After Arizona Fatality

In the immediate aftermath of what is believed to be the first fatal collision between an autonomous vehicle (AV) and a pedestrian, Uber suspended public-road testing of its...

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Editorial
Manned Systems

‘Heavy’ Topics on Tap for WCX18

Another April, another SAE World Congress Experience—the organization’s flagship event (wcx18.org). A time when global mobility experts descend on Cobo Hall in Detroit to share insights and...

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Green Design & Manufacturing

Waste Heat Recovery Issues, Challenges to Be Discussed at SAE Symposium

The challenges of climate change and energy security require a continuous effort toward reduction of global environmental pollution and fossil oil consumption. To meet...

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Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Cultivating the Next Generation of Engineers

To say that Ramesh K. Agarwal, Ph.D., is prolific is an understatement. Over a distinguished career spanning 40 years, he has worked in various areas of computational science and engineering,...

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Original Equipment
Manned Systems

JCB Reveals New Crawler Excavators, Fully Electric Mini Excavator

Global construction, agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer JCB is meeting the current upturn in demand for machinery with the launch of a host of new and updated...

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Transportation

Engineering the Motivo Way

“When we hire new engineers, I’m usually the last guy to talk with the candidate during the interview process," said Praveen Penmetsa, CEO and founder of Motivo Engineering. “And that’s when I to try to...

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Articles
Propulsion

FPT Reveals Stage V Engine on Genset Frame Concept

Whether an engine is on the move powering mobile equipment in a multitude of challenging environments, or staying put generating electricity in off-the-grid locations or emergency...

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RF & Microwave Electronics

Defense Agencies Focus on Electronic System Compatibility

The three largest U.S. defense agencies are beginning to work more closely together to create and use open standards, aiming to simplify procurement while helping to build a stable...

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Power

TARDEC Pursues Advanced Power Generation

In the middle of a desert or other remote military zone, advanced power generation can keep the U.S. Army’s ground vehicles and combat support equipment ready for the demands of duty.

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