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AI-Powered Radar Warning Receiver for Fourth Generation Aircraft
Raytheon has completed flight testing on its first-ever artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)-powered Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) system for a fourth-generation...
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Case Study: Accuracy Is Key in AHP Hydraulics’s New Ball Joint Tester
Belgian solutions integrator AHP Hydraulics faced a certified stumper of a challenge from client SIDEM NV, which develops and produces automotive suspension and...
Articles Defense
The Unusual Machines Approach to Low-Cost Drones and Drone Components
Headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Unusual Machines describes itself as a “classic American technology company born from garage tinkerers and hobbyists, focused on serving the emerging drone industry with unique and innovative products.” Read on to learn more about Unusual Machines' drone dealings.
Articles Electronics & Computers
A Supercomputer for Aerospace and Defense Systems Modeling and Simulation
In February 2024, Cadence launched a new generation of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with the introduction of the Millennium M1 CFD Supercomputer. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Electronics & Computers
How Will TSN Ethernet Impact the Future of Embedded Computing?
Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet is a real-time networking capability that is being developed by a growing number of embedded computing companies for the earliest stages of adoption by aerospace and defense manufacturers and their suppliers. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles AR/AI
5 Startups Developing AI for Defense Application
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being adopted and deployed across the global aerospace and defense industry in a wide variety of software and hardware-defined applications right now. Read on to learn about five startups developing new and novel AI and ML technologies for aerospace and defense applications.
Articles Aerospace
Affordable Mass: Embracing a New Strategy for Advancing Defense Capabilities
Affordable mass refers to the ability to rapidly produce large quantities of effective, cost-efficient munitions and systems. It’s not about cutting corners but about optimizing every facet of the production process, from design to deployment. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Fully Rugged Mobile PCs Provide an Edge on the Battlefield and Beyond
DARPA pioneered satellites, the internet, drones, and human-computer interfaces. Now that work is enabling the next round of revolutionary technologies, including AI, edge and cloud computing, and the Internet of Military Things for a wide variety of C4ISR applications. Read on to learn more.
Articles Defense
Next Level Rugged Fiber Optic Interconnects: A New Era of High-Speed Data Transmission in Defense
In addition to the high level of complexity, the upcoming generation change from fifth- to sixth-generation fighter jets poses major challenges for component suppliers and accelerates the pace of technological competition. Read on to learn more.
Articles Defense
Centralized Computing in Next-Generation Army Vehicles
As we move toward an era of autonomous vehicle warfare, technology will need to remain a top priority to ensure mission success and the safety and security of military personnel and civilians alike. Read on to learn what this means.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Advancing Embedded Systems with VITA 93: A New Era in Modular I/O for Aerospace and Defense
In this article, system architects and design engineers will learn how evolving embedded system requirements are driving the need for flexible mezzanine solutions. Additionally, the challenges of traditional mezzanine standards and their impact on system design are outlined.
Editorial Manufacturing & Prototyping
Wrecking Ball
It seems the chaos is just starting as the industry tries to stay on track despite chaotic moves by a new United States presidential administration. Read on to learn more.
Technology Report Materials
Lighter, Recyclable Body Seal from Cooper Standard Wins SAA Award
A lighter, colorable and fully recyclable thermoplastic body seal from Cooper Standard won the annual Innovations in Lightweighting Award given by the Society for Automotive...
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Enhancing E-Motor Design and Thermal Efficiency with Advanced Cooling
The acceleration of 800V permanent magnet radial flux e-motors marks a significant leap in the automotive industry. This motor architecture offers increased power...
Technology Report Power
Mercedes Proposes “In-Drive Brakes” for Better EVs
From humble Chevy Bolts to six-figure Lucid Airs, every EV can reverse its electric motors to slow the vehicle while harvesting energy for the battery, the efficient tag-team process...
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Hydrogen Won't Accept 'No' for an Answer
Most outsiders to the transportation industry don’t know much about rapid developments in hydrogen fuel-cell and hydrogen internal-combustion. There just aren’t the large-scale commercial and...
Podcasts Unmanned Systems
What Changes Are Needed for Counter UAS Regulations in Civilian Airspace?
Lisa Ellman, Executive Director, Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
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New Siemens Simcenter Updates Elevate Automotive and Aerospace Simulation
Siemens Digital Industries Software recently introduced the latest update to its Simcenter portfolio, delivering advancements in aerostructure analysis, electric...
INSIDER Imaging
Blue Ghost Arrives in Lunar Orbit, Prepares for Landing
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lunar lander has entered an elliptical orbit around the Moon and captured new images as it prepares for a scheduled landing.
INSIDER Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New Commercial Drones and Components Added to Blue UAS Framework
After three days of flight demonstrations at the Blue UAS Challenge at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, Service evaluators selected 23 platforms and 14 unique...
Tech Talks Automotive
AI-Powered Quality Control for Sustainable Automotive Production
Did you know that AI-powered quality control can enhance sustainability in automotive manufacturing? Today’s most advanced vision sensors are transforming quality control in...
News Energy
Battery Safety for a Zero-Incident Future
A fire on January 17 gutted what was reportedly the world’s largest battery storage plant in Moss Landing near Monterey, California. The blaze and concerns over air quality damaged by the toxic...
News Materials
Hydrogen Storage Tank Options: Not Everything Need Look like a Sausage
Since the 1860 Hippomoblie, hydrogen has been a part of powered mobility. Today, most hydrogen storage applications use cylindrical tanks, but other solutions are...
Podcasts Defense
How a Cloud-Based Remote ID System Helps Monitor Random Drone Sightings
Taylor Sinatra, Chief Operating Officer of AeroDefense, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.
On-Demand Webinars Propulsion
Is Hydrogen Propulsion Production-Ready?
Hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) and hydrogen fuel cells still have challenges to meet to bring production of commercial and off-highway vehicles to fruition. More than a high-level...
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
In Tariff Talks, Cooler Heads Should Prevail
For my nearly 60-year lifetime, I have had the benefit of being part of a North American Automotive Industry that was, from a production perspective, completely rationalized and optimized. Given...
INSIDER AR/AI
New Developers for the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System
Microsoft Corp. and Anduril Industries have expanded their partnership to drive the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program....
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