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A New Approach to Satellite Communications
In the Heinrich Hertz satellite mission, which will be launched in 2020, the DLR Space Administration (German Aerospace Center) plans to develop and operate a German communications satellite. The chief...
Articles Test & Measurement
Using Ruggedized Test Equipment to Solve Jet Engine Problems
A jet engine is the very definition of “mission-critical.” A critical failure could cause a serious accident that endangers hundreds of lives. To prevent this from happening,...
Application Briefs Imaging
Naval Surveillance System
CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd.Hod Hasharon, Israel+972-9-744-0661www.controp.com CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd., a company that specializies in electro-optics (EO) and infrared (IR) defense and homeland security solutions, has provided the Latvian Navy with the iSea-30HD system to enhance their maritime...
Application Briefs Automotive
Vehicle Protection System
Leonardo DRS, Inc.Arlington, VA703-416-8000www.drs.com Leonardo DRS, Inc. and partner Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel have successfully completed a lengthy live-fire qualification process for key...
Application Briefs Data Acquisition
Video Encoders
Delta Digital VideoHorsham, PA215-657-5270www.deltadigitalvideo.com Delta Digital Video, a division of Delta Information Systems Inc., was selected by L3 Technologies to deliver multiple Model 6880R Multi-Channel HD / SD Video...
Application Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
Ballistic Helmets
3MSt. Paul, MN888-364-3577www.3M.com/Defense Military and police forces across the world require cutting-edge protection to match an ever-evolving range of operational environments. Ceradyne, Inc., a 3M company, designed the...
Application Briefs Defense
Small Arms Trainers
Meggitt Training SystemsSuwanee, GA678-288-1090www.meggitttrainingsystems.com Meggitt Training Systems, a provider of integrated live-fire and virtual weapons training products and services for armed forces and law...
Articles AR/AI
Transforming ZF
ZF’s expertise in the hardware and software sides, and in systems integration, "should enable it to keep a competitive advantage."
Articles Manufacturing & Prototyping
2019 Vehicle Technology Review
With massive shifts looming in the automotive engineering space, it’s easy to forget that the pace of innovation continues unaltered in the here and now. Here's a review of the latest technologies on the newest OEM models and how they point to current trends in the automotive landscape.
News Electronics & Computers
Advancing Aftertreatment
Regulations in North America and Europe may have settled for the moment, but the pressure is still on for development in aftertreatment.
Articles Connectivity
Developing for Defense
Engineering drivetrain and propulsion solutions for military vehicles can require a different approach and unique considerations compared with developing for the commercial vehicle (CV) sector.
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
Going Digital & Electric @ Bauma 2019
Digitalization, efficiency and sustainability are three megatrends that off-highway OEMs and suppliers touted this month at the triennial bauma trade fair in Munich, when they revealed their...
Articles Electronics & Computers
Connections Dig Deeper
Equipment suppliers aren’t waiting until the advent of 5G cellular links to improve their offerings. Existing cellular systems are being used to improve operations by using data collected from vehicle networks.
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Deep Installation Method for Three-Component Seismic Sensors
Successful sensor installation is important, as it directly affects how the sensor will perform. If conducted incorrectly, it could seriously degrade the data received and collective...
Briefs Data Acquisition
Simulation of Active Imaging Systems
Active imaging systems offer the promise of significantly improved tactical performance compared to passive military systems operating in adverse ground, air, and underwater/ maritime environments. These...
Briefs Test & Measurement
Characterization of Bore Temperatures and Stresses in Small Caliber Gun Barrels
Currently in the small arms community, with the push for lighter, stronger barrels with improved life, a more complete understanding of the bore's thermal and...
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Modular Biosensor Patch
Researchers are identifying new biomarkers to help monitor cognition and stress in the human body and enhance human performance. Traditional biomarkers like heart rate, temperature, oxygen partial pressure, blood...
Q&A Unmanned Systems
Engineering Volvo’s Next Big Leap
Henrik Green, SVP of research & development, Volvo, is pleased with his company’s progress in both the electrification and automated-driving areas. He spoke with Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Brooke on Volvo’s technology trajectory.
Editorial Power
Bigger Barrier to CBEVs: Batteries or Infrastructure?
Batteries have long been considered the main barrier to deployment of commercial battery-electric vehicles (CBEVs), but many industry insiders now believe charging infrastructure is a...
Technical Innovation Imaging
Streamlined HMIs Do More with Less
The phrase “less is more” has been a major part of human-machine interface (HMI) designs for several years as developers traded multiple knobs and buttons for cleaner input techniques. However, the...
Technical Innovation Motion Control
MELD Exploits Plastic Deformation of Metals with Non-Melt Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing has been a catalyst in improving speed and efficiency during the product development process. However, the technology has been limited...
Original Equipment Power
Ford Debuts F-600 Chassis Truck at Work Truck Show
Ford Motor Co.’s newest commercial truck, the F-600 Super Duty chassis cab, slots between the Ford F-550 and F-650. The new nameplate, which hits a “sweet spot” in the market,...
Technology Report Motion Control
Porsche Wet Mode Integrates Tech Under One Umbrella
Porsche has provided detail on its new Wet Mode technology for its latest, eighth-generation (aka 992) 911 coupe. The assistance system, which “listens” for potential wet road danger...
News Propulsion
GKN Demos ETwinster, World’s-First 2-Speed Torque-Vectoring BEV Transmission
GKN Automotive has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first 2-speed, torque-vectoring transmission for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Featured on...
Technology Report Manufacturing & Prototyping
VW's MEB Platform: A Modularity Enabler
Volkswagen’s MEB, an in-development chassis designed strictly for electric propulsion, enables a modular battery layout that can provide a Volkswagen Group electric vehicle (EV) with an estimated...
Technical Innovation Manufacturing & Prototyping
AI, Standards Are Transforming Military Boards and Modules
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to impact defense-industry surveillance and analysis systems, prompting a transformation in board and module designs. Suppliers of these...
News Test & Measurement
2019 Ram Chassis Cab: More Capability, More Driver-Assist Tech
The 2019 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab commercial trucks herald class-leading capability in towing, payload, and Gross Combined Weight Ratings (GCWR). “We drove our...
Q&A Energy
Freudenberg to Deliver Batteries, Fuel-Cell Stacks
Seals, gaskets, and O-rings are the unsung heroes of the industrial world, especially in commercial vehicles or mobile machinery. In a world dominated by news of autonomous vehicles powered...
Technical Innovation Power
Gasoline Fuels Growing Number of Commercial Vehicles
Biodiesel may be the top alternative fuel for work truck fleets, according to the 2019 Fleet Purchasing Outlook Survey conducted by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), but...
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