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Are drones posing a serious threat to aviation?
There are growing fears that the usage of UAVs, or drones, is increasing the chances of a security breach within the aviation industry. Although these threats are evolving, Tony Tyler, Head of aviation trade body, Iata, has called for regulations to be put in place now before a serious accident occurs.
Ultrathin semiconductor heterostructures for new technologies
Heterostructures formed by different three-dimensional semiconductors form the foundation for modern electronic and photonic devices. Now, University of Washington scientists have successfully combined two different ultrathin semiconductors - each just one layer of atoms thick and roughly 100,000 times thinner than a human hair - to make a new two-dimensional heterostructure with potential uses in clean energy and optically-active electronics.
Hydrogen fuel cells extend drone flight time
Intelligent Energy has announced it has developed a prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell powered range extender for drones. The range extender offers longer flight time and fast re-fuel capabilities, addressing two of the biggest challenges for manufacturers of battery-powered drones.
Filtering out the dangers
Nowhere is the progress of technology more evident than in the defence sector. In this article Electronic Specifier Design Editor Joe Bush talks to Paul Currie, Sales and Marketing Director of MPE, a manufacturer of EMC filters and capacitors, about the current dangers in the industry and the role his company plays in mitigating these risks.
A practical response to the threat of IEMI
With the increasing use of electronics to control every aspect of modern life, from smart grids to driverless cars, Intentional ElectroMagnetic Interference (IEMI) is a growing threat. Various initiatives have been set-up to address the needs of specific market areas, and new standards are being worked on. William Turner, Senior Design Engineer, MPE, explains.
US/Denmark accord takes flight in aerospace sector
General Electric (GE) has joined leaders from four Danish companies to sign new collaboration agreements. GE is a key partner on the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet platform, one of the entries in the Danish Fighter Replacement Program. The collaboration agreements outline the potential for GE to develop programs with Danish companies to establish long-term impact to the Danish aerospace industry.
Aircraft seat manufacturer shortens production cycles
Trials are currently underway that could see the introduction of significant production efficiencies for a major supplier to the aerospace industry. Working with 3M, Zodiac Seats UK is exploring new approaches to working with adhesives to speed throughput in their lay-up, cure and assembly line areas. Proposed changes have come as a result of 3M adhesives experts ‘walking the line’ at Zodiac Aerospace’s Camberley plant to identi...
Another machine framing hole in one
When it comes to putting, do you know your blade from your mid- and full-mallet? And, which type performs best for your particular putting style? The engineers at Zen Putting Mechanics have been helping Today’s Golfer magazine to test 46 putter designs from several top manufacturers with specific parameters to determine the best buys. For one of the tests, the British golf innovator has developed a putting robot with Sheffield University&rs...
Engineering students create volcano-monitoring UAS
Engineering students from the University of Bristol are developing a unique Unmanned Airborne System (UAS) that will be used to monitor the activity of a live volcano in Latin America.
Fives acquires Lund Engineering
With Lund Engineering, Fives is expanding its automation offer for composite parts manufacturing, enlarging its range of equipment and increasing its process expertise. Fives has just finalised the acquisition of this American company, which is highly respected for its technological excellence in numerous manufacturing processes and is a preferred partner to the market leaders in the US aircraft industry.