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Supplier Eye Automotive
Feast, Then Famine
As re-regionalization continues, there could be a limited bright spot ahead.
Road Ready Energy
2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Fun and More Efficient
By law, you have to mention that at one time, the Nissan Leaf (actually, LEAF, which stands for Leading Environmentally-friendly Affordable Family car) was the number one selling EV in the...
Q&A Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Hydraulics Remain Relevant in Software-defined Future
Bosch Rexroth engineering manager says hydraulics will remain relevant in software-defined future.
Original Equipment Transportation
Trebro’s Automated Sod Harvester Deploys Motion Control on Multiple Levels
Trebro’s AutoStack 3 harvester is an automated combine for turf that steers itself while an operator monitors and performs quality control actions when needed. The harvesting process combines several automated control processes. Read on to learn more.
Technical Innovation Transportation
Stoneridge Innovation Truck Envisions a Digital-vision Future
Stoneridge displayed its vision for the future of commercial vehicle technology on the SAE COMVEC 2025 exhibit floor. The Innovation Truck showcases the Tier 1 supplier’s next-generation vision and driver-assistance technologies designed to enhance driver safety and fleet optimization. Read on to learn more.
News Power
AI Influence on ICE Design
Experts offer their outlook on the future of heavy-duty internal combustion engines, and of course AI will play a role.
Original Equipment Design
CONEXPO 2026: Volvo CE to Reveal New Articulated Hauler and Short-swing, Compact and Wheeled Excavators
Volvo CE set to reveal new articulated hauler and short-swing, compact and wheeled excavators.
Articles Automotive
Rewriting the Engineer’s Playbook: What OEMs Must Do to Spin the AI Flywheel
The automotive industry’s future hinges on a new AI-native engineering workflow.
Articles Robotics, Automation & Control
Etching for a Greener Future
Chemical etching doesn’t make headlines like a new EV launch or hydrogen refueling station, but it’s a quiet enabler.
Articles Energy
Safety by Design: A Next-gen Blueprint for EV Batteries
By abandoning outdated thinking and building a new foundation for energy storage, we can deliver safer, more scalable, and more flexible batteries than ever before. This new approach is necessary to enable a full transition to EVs with the implementation of new battery architectures. Read on to learn more.
Articles Transportation
Engineering EV, Charger Safety and Security
Most of the news surrounding EV technological development in the past year has been around batteries and charging capacity. But engineers have also been busy working on security and safety issues, from charging stations to finding ways for firefighters to better douse fires. Read on for a few of the most notable and novel efforts.
Articles Power
Unlocking the Clean Potential of ICE
As the world navigates the economics and geopolitics of hydrogen and low-carbon fuels, the most effective approach is not only to embrace new technologies, but also to make smarter use of existing resources. Read on to learn more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
NASA Demonstrates a First-of-Its-Kind Space Communications
NASA's Space Communications and Navigation Program and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have successfully tested wideband technology that allows spacecraft to communicate with both government and commercial networks for the first time. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Preparing Germany’s New Surveillance Aircraft for Service
Hensoldt, Lufthansa Technik Defense, and Bombardier Defense have reached another key milestone in the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System program: the first aircraft has arrived in Germany. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs Defense
Factory-as-a-Service for Missile Production
Lockheed Martin and Hadrian signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the pace and value of advanced manufacturing at Lockheed. Read on to learn more about it.
Application Briefs Power
The New Evio Hybrid Electric Regional Aircraft
Evio Inc. made its public debut in December with the launch of its Evio 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft, having secured conditional purchase agreements and options for 450 aircraft, targeted to enter into service by the early 2030s. Read on to learn more.
Application Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
The B-52’s New Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar System
Boeing delivered the first B-52 Radar Modernization Program flight test aircraft to the U.S. Air Force for testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The test aircraft is equipped with an APQ-188 active electronically scanned array radar system that is akin to those on fighter aircraft. Read on to learn more.
Articles RF & Microwave Electronics
How RF-over-Fiber is Providing the Backbone of Next Generation Mil/Aero Networks
RF and fiber have long co-existed within modern military and aerospace systems, with each medium dedicated to separate, mission-critical roles. Increasingly, however, system designers are turning to RF-over-fiber (RFoF) architectures to bridge the gap between over-the-air RF interfaces and the long, interference-resistant transport advantages of fiber. Read on to learn more.
Articles Design
Model-Based Design Is Shaping the Next Phase of eVTOL Systems Development
During a recent interview with Aerospace & Defense Technology, Paul Barnard, Application Engineering Manager, MathWorks, provided insights on how the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector is tackling the complexities of eVTOL systems design, with a focus on batteries, avionics and other critical systems. Read on to learn more.
Articles Materials
Aerospace Aluminum Laser Welding: Advancing Material Performance for the Future of Flight
Together, microsecond pulsing, alloy-specific pulse shaping, core-and-ring beam modulation, and controlled oscillation provide far greater precision than CW welding. Read on to learn how.
Articles Weapons Systems
Smarter Pyrovalve Alternatives for Modern Missile and Munition Launcher Applications
If you’re exploring alternatives to your current pyrovalve, this article shares best practices to help guide your design: what to use instead, how to make the switch, and who can help you navigate the transition to ensure mission success.
Articles Materials
Plasma Surface Activation for Stronger, More Durable CFRP Bonds in Aerospace
Achieving reliable adhesive bonds on CFRP surfaces remains a persistent engineering challenge. Plasma surface treatment has emerged as a pivotal solution, offering a fast, controllable, and non-destructive way to increase surface energy, improve wettability, and enhance adhesion across complex geometries. Read on to learn more.
Road Ready Transportation
2026 Nissan Sentra Review: Putting the Pieces Together
The Nissan Sentra has provided straightforward behavior and performance for sedan shoppers in the U.S. for over forty years. For 2026, Nissan took the solid 2025 model and made enough mechanical tweaks and visual changes to call it an all-new vehicle. Read on to learn more about it.
Articles Transportation
CES 2026: Qualcomm Expands Partnerships For More Snapdragons
Qualcomm used CES 2026 to announce new or expanded partnerships with companies including Google, VW, and Hyundai Mobis.
Articles Manned Systems
Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy
Commercial success of the autonomous truck may be closer than we think.
Supplier Eye Government
A Re-regionalized Industry
Any supply issues upstream will reverberate exponentially.
Articles Transportation
CES 2026: Bosch is Ready to Bring AI to Your (Likely ICE-powered) Vehicle
Bosch’s efforts to connect the digital and physical worlds can be seen in a meaningful update to its Vehicle Motion Management system.
Technical Innovation Mechanical & Fluid Systems
A Proactive Approach to Hydraulic Health in Class 8 Trucks
Doubling the life of hydraulic oil and components is an achievable outcome of a well-executed program.
Q&A Lighting
DarkSky One Wants to Make the World a Darker Place
A Q&A with the CEO and executive director of DarkSky International, Ruskin Hartley, about the DarkSky One concept car.
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