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Government-sanctioned test site opens up airspace for MIT researchers

2014-03-24

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Low-loss RF coax cable assemblies

2014-04-03

Crystek’s 50-GHz low-loss RF cable assemblies feature corrosion-resistant 2.4-mm 303 stainless steel connectors and three levels of shielding for low attenuation (loss) over distance (1.44 dB/ft at 50 GHz).

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Supercritical fluid extractor

2014-05-30

Supercritical Fluid Technologies’ SFT-250 supercritical fluid extractor is designed to perform extractions in supercritical fluid and meets the rigors of the research lab.

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Unmanned aircraft must rise above barriers for commercial applications

2014-05-09

For years, the most sophisticated UASs have employed “autonomous” algorithms that allow them to operate for hours without human intervention or control. This autonomy can be perceived as true intelligence but also as dangerous—raising concerns about accidents and moral and legal accountability.

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3-D manufacturing of titanium components takes off

2014-06-12

MRO providers are discovering ways to innovate their procedures while remaining viable and profitable through the current downturn in government spending.

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Sikorsky, NREC partner for Matrix application to demonstrate U.S. Army autonomous UGV delivery

2014-05-28

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Tools reduce cycle time

2014-06-25

BENZ Inc. has four new tooling systems: the LinA and LinS broaching tools, C-axis Angle Head, and Mini Flex-Angle Head.

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NASA plans to go beyond batteries for space exploration

2014-05-08

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Airbus Helicopters launches Japan’s first helicopter full flight simulator

2014-04-24

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Embry-Riddle, Powering Imagination partner on electric aircraft project

2014-04-24

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Aerojet Rocketdyne to develop propulsion technology for CubeSats

2014-04-24

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Northrop Grumman and Green Hills Software part of H-1 upgrades

2015-07-28

The lightweight, open-architecture FlightPro Gen III mission computer integrates advanced mission, weapons, and video-processing capabilities into a conduction-cooled, high-performance airborne computer capable of driving four independent, multi-function displays.

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Aerojet Rocketdyne gets a boost from additive manufactured components

2015-03-24

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a series of hot-fire tests of additive manufactured components for its AR1 booster engine at its Sacramento test facility.

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Automatic collision avoidance added to inspection software

2015-02-25

Delcam’s 2015 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection system includes automatic collision avoidance, faster import of large CAD files, quicker preparation of longer inspection reports, and improved display of results from point-cloud data, plus many other customer-requested enhancements.

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AFRL, ThermAvant collaborate on technologies to help electronics stay cool

2015-01-08

The Air Force Research Laboratory and ThermAvant Technologies are developing technologies that they expect will enable successful use of high-power processors that operate on satellites.

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QinetiQ develops new baffle for dark matter observation by Euclid space telescope

2014-12-31

Engineers designed a unique aluminum round structure capable of resisting temperatures as low as -200˚C and weighing less than 60 kg.

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Smaller lidars could allow UAVs to conduct underwater scans

2015-01-30

Bathymetric lidars—devices that employ powerful lasers to scan beneath the water's surface—are used today primarily to map coastal waters. At nearly 600 lb, the systems are large and heavy, and require piloted aircraft to carry them.

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Single-channel detectors

2015-01-21

The SCD-B line of CalSensors single-channel detectors from Opto Diode features anti-reflective-coated silicon windows.

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NASA selects commercial space partners for collaborative partnerships

2014-12-31

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EOS and MTU advance quality measures for metal-based additive manufacturing

2015-02-10

EOS and MTU Aero Engines are cooperating to apply new quality-assurance technology to direct metal laser sintering. The strategic partnership is expected to help advance EOS’ existing control and monitoring processes and further promote product quality in AM series production.