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Robotics, Automation & Control

Swarm Robotics: A Requiem for the Assembly Line

Aircraft manufacturing is on the cusp of its most profound transformation since the dawn of powered flight. The assembly line — a staple of industrial production for over a century — is about to be replaced by a far more efficient and cost-effective alternative: Swarm Robotics. Read on to learn more about it.

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Products
Sensors/Data Acquisition

New Products

See the new products, including L3Harris Technologies' AMORPHOUS™, its new software that features a single user interface to operate thousands of autonomous assets simultaneously; Rohde & Schwarz's new R&S NRP140TWG(N) thermal power sensor; SBG Systems' expansion of its high-performance inertial navigation systems, Ekinox, Apogee, and Navsight, with new GNSS receiver options; Supermicro, Inc.'s wide range of new systems which are fully optimized for edge and embedded workloads; and much more.

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Energy

Accelerate Battery Simulations with Surrogate Models

Battery modeling can be greatly sped up by building simulation apps that contain surrogate models. Whereas the detailed Newman model provides accuracy at a significant computational cost,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Technology Report
Sensors/Data Acquisition

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.

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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.

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Products
Electronics & Computers

New Products

See the new products, including SemiNex's narrow-linewidth high-power External Cavity Laser with single frequency; Rohde & Schwarz's extended R&S®BBA300 portfolio with two innovative amplifier series, the R&S®BBA300-F and the R&S®BBA300-FG; Teledyne FLIR's Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem; STMicroelectronics' first product of its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to simplify development of next-generation wireless solutions for industrial and consumer IoT applications; and much more.

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Application Briefs
AR/AI

Thailand Army Vehicle Computer System Upgrades

Leonardo DRS received a new contract to provide and integrate the latest Battle Management Systems C4I hardware and software into new Royal Thailand Army combat vehicles. The total value of the award is more than $7 million. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army through the U.S. Government Grant Assistance program. Read on to learn more.

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Software

Leveraging Simulation for Net Zero Emissions in Conventional and e-Fueled Combustion Systems

The transportation sector faces unprecedented challenges in achieving net zero emissions targets due to continuously rising environmental concerns....

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Manufacturing & Prototyping

Building Resilient SDVs: Secure by Design in the Automotive Industry

Modern vehicles contain upward of 100 million lines of code and growing. The emergence of autonomous vehicles and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) means cars often run...

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Aerospace

Department of Defense Contracts Denied: New Cybersecurity Rules in 2025

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) became effective on December 16, 2024. Once the 48 CFR rule is completed, Department of Defense contracts will...

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Articles
AR/AI

Undeterred, WCX Strides Toward Future

The national and global economy may face turbulent times for the near future, but the show goes on in automotive manufacturing. In addition to being a great place for engineers to upgrade their...

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Technical Innovation
Manufacturing & Prototyping

FPT’s Battery Pack Dives into Marine Market

FPT Industrial formed its ePowertrain department in 2018 and since has developed a range of electric drivelines, battery packs and battery management systems (BMS) targeting on-road commercial...

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Technology Report
Software

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...

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Articles
Software

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.

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Podcasts
Software

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...

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Podcasts
Software

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.

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Defense

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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On-Demand Webinars
Software

Navigating Security in Automotive SoCs: How to Build Resilient Solutions

In today's rapidly evolving automotive industry, ensuring the security of vehicles has become more critical than ever. Vehicles have become increasingly connected and...

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News
Manned Systems

Not Quite Your Father’s Cab

When New Holland developed its model year 2025 FR Forage Cruiser self-propelled forage harvester, the operator environment was top of mind, evidenced by the “more informative cab” leading the list of...

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Q&A
Sensors/Data Acquisition

Mercedes CEO Talks SDVs and 30 Years in Silicon Valley

Nestled in a commercial park in Sunnyvale, California, sits the Mercedes-Benz research and development North America Office. A spinning star sits in the front of the building. It is...

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Q&A
Power

Elektrobit Sees the Future in SMH Afeela Software

At CES 2025, we sat down with Moritz Neukirchner, senior director of strategic product management for software-defined vehicles for Elektrobit, to talk about his excitement for SDVs and why...

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News
Unmanned Systems

Closing Gap to Leverage Enhanced Computational Power for SDV Advancement

Developing a standardized approach to harness the power of modern hardware accelerators in a safe and efficient way is essential in furthering the advancement of...

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Software

The Future of Aerospace: Embracing Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies

As we look toward 2025 and beyond, the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry stands at the cusp of a significant transformation. Many programs in the...

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News
Power

Honda and Nissan Merger Plans Could Accelerate EV R&D

After reports of a potential merger between the two automakers surfaced in recent weeks, Honda and Nissan have officially announced that both parties have signed a memorandum of...

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News
Transportation

Company Says Tiny Motions Can Predict Big Problem: Impaired Driving

A five-year-old Israeli company says it has a software-only, AI-driven solution that can detect impaired drivers more quickly and with less intrusion than interlock devices, passive breath detection or other methods that rely on physical hardware. Read on to learn more.

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