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Industrial metal 3D printers, force testers, machining centers, and more.
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Turbine Rotor Assembly Systems
RPI UK has installed two integrated rotor measurement and assembly platforms (iMAPs) at Atlanta-based Delta Airlines;
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Aiding Automotive Workers Displaced by Coronavirus
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Assn., in partnership with APA Search, has initiated a free platform to match automotive- and transportation-sector employers with industry employees who...
News Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Tesla Casts a New Strategy for Lightweight Structures
Aluminum is synonymous with “weight-saving” in most contemporary automotive-engineering reference points. But apart from a few applications – most notably Ford’s F-Series...
Articles Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Connectors Lighten the SWaP Burden in UAV/MUMT Aircraft Electronics
Combat is being transformed by Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technologies that improve a warrior’s situational awareness.
Application Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
Rebar Tying Robot
SkyMul founders believe that their SkyTy solution can help speed up the construction of the more than 22,000 bridges that will need to be replaced in the next 10 years.
Application Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Underwater Connectors
Northrop Grumman Corporation has signed its first non-exclusive agreement to manufacture niobium-based connectors (NiobiCon™) specifically designed for harsh environments.
Briefs Sensors/Data Acquisition
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Combat UGV Swarm in Urban Operations
Recent technological advancements could enable the military to employ robotic platforms in swarms to help overcome operational challenges in an urban environment.
Articles Mechanical & Fluid Systems
How to Install Coiled Spring Pins
See why coiled spring pins are being used extensively throughout the aerospace industry.
Articles Test & Measurement
Ruggedizing Coaxial and Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies from Mechanical Strain
Learn how to protect critical conductors, dielectric, and optical fibers from deforming, cracking, or unraveling
Articles Energy
Bringing Turbine Power to Small Aircraft
A regenerative, high-temperature heat exchanger doubles the efficiency of low-power turbines.
Articles Propulsion
Limiting Creep in Aerospace Materials
Creep is an especially important consideration for engineers designing jet engine turbines.
Articles Test & Measurement
Advances in Millimeter-Wave Isolator Design Launch Manufacturers into Stratospheric Operating Frequencies
The sky’s the limit for utilizing the higher ends of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum.
Products Aerospace
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Aircraft simulation systems, server boards, rugged computers, and more.
Briefs Data Acquisition
Deformation Sensing in Soft Bio-Surrogate Materials
Accurate measurement of deformations occurring within or on soft materials will advance the next class of soft robotics and wearable biomedical sensors.
News Test & Measurement
Aptiv’s Autonomous-Vehicle ‘Air-Traffic Control’
It’s well known that the safe operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) relies on robust sensing, path planning and compute capability. What’s often overlooked is the role of a...
News Manufacturing & Prototyping
ALLEGRO Project Seeks to Boost Lightweight-Materials Durability
First define the lightweight material that best complements electric vehicle (EV) and automated-vehicle (AV) range efficiency – then optimize it for increased durability via...
Articles Materials
Outsourcing Plasma Treatments for Surface Modification
For many manufacturers, plasma-applied coatings and surface treatments can play a significant role in new product development.
Products Electronics & Computers
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Flexible testing systems; mission-defense tech; high-speed comparators; and more.
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Implementing an Aerospace Factory of the Future
Companies are introducing "Industry 4.0" technology at a rapid pace, turning the next-generation vision of manufacturing into reality.
Application Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
Precision 3D Bioprinter
nScrypt is now launching the nRugged 3D Bioprinter.
Briefs RF & Microwave Electronics
Heterogeneous Integration Technology
Integrating different types of devices and materials could increase their functional density, improving the performance of electro-optic systems for sensor applications.
Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Calculating Electrical Requirements for Direct Current Electric Actuators
When designing electro-mechanically actuated systems, there are several electrical design requirements that must be determined.
INSIDER Materials
Making Airplane Parts Without the Massive Infrastructure
A modern airplane’s fuselage is made from multiple sheets of different composite materials that must be wheeled into warehouse-sized ovens where the layers fuse together to form a...
Articles Materials
The Three Rs of Analog Position Sensor-Based Mechanical Measurements
Learn about Repeatability, Resolution, and Response.
Articles Electronics & Computers
Engineered Solutions for Enclosure Sealing and Insulation
Custom enclosure gaskets can meet a variety of mechanical shock and thermal requirements.
Articles Materials
Reducing the High Cost Of Titanium
With such great abundance, why is titanium so expensive?
Products Electronics & Computers
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Metal 3D Printers, Dispensing Robots, Resistance Spot Welding, and More
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New Manufacturing Process for Monocoque Components
A new process enables large monocoque components to more accurately retain their shape after cooling.
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New Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Agreements Expand Missile Defense Production
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Ford Announces 48-Volt Architecture for Future Electric Truck
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Active Strake System Cuts Cruise Drag, Boosts Flight Efficiency
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Accelerating Down the Road to Autonomy
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How Airbus is Using w-DED to 3D Print Larger Titanium Airplane Parts
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Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure
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Quiet, Please: NVH Improvement Opportunities in the Early Design Cycle
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Advantages of Smart Power Distribution Unit Design for Automotive &...
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Sesame Solar's Nanogrid Tech Promises Major Gains in Drone Endurance