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Smiths Interconnect bags Boeing connector contract
Smiths Interconnect has been awarded a contract by Boeing to design, manufacture and supply bespoke connectors for use aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Lunar Gateway.
hyperMILL CAM software aids NASA's knowledge quest
OPEN MIND Technologies has announced that Ramco Machine is helping to impact the future of space exploration by using hyperMILL CAM software and five-axis machining to make parts for an advanced NASA satellite mission.
Is there light at the end of the EV tunnel?
We could all do with a bit of good news right now, not least in an especially hard hit industry like automotive. But there is some light at the end of the tunnel: signs are that the electric car market will be energised when we do emerge from the current situation, and that’s good news for both industry and the climate. Charley Grimston, Co-founder of Altelium explains.
Tips for the precise dispensing of two-part adhesives
When dispensing small amounts of two-part adhesives or other materials, two key considerations are whether the material is mixed correctly and the accuracy of the amount dispensed. Here Paul Whitehead, Key Account Manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, shares his thoughts on the precise metering, mixing and dispensing of small amounts of two-part materials.
Scientists developing point of care COVID-19 test
A team of scientists from the University of Surrey, Lancaster University and Brunel University are developing an easy-to-use test that can inform people if they have COVID-19 in just half an hour.
Extraction supplies for 3D printing community
As the 3D printing community steps up to support the fight against COVID-19, BOFA International is meeting growing demand for its specialist fume and dust extraction supplies for 3D printing community.
Saliva test to instantly detect coronavirus with lasers
European photonics scientists are developing an ultrasensitive laser sensor that detects coronavirus at the earliest point of infection from a saliva or nasal swab in minutes.
Right angle termination to 1.25mm pitch connectors
Due to popular demand, Harwin has extended its award-winning Gecko-SL (Screw-Lok) product range to include horizontal male connectors. The successful Gecko range has gained many fans amongst engineers, giving them a more compact, lightweight alternative to conventional Micro-D connectors.
Robotic platform coordinating control of up to 38 degrees of freedom
The RoboMantis modular robotic system from Motiv Robotics is capable of quadrupedal walking as well as wheeled motion. With four legs and up to two seven-axis manipulators, it can have up to 38 degrees of freedom, offering unprecedented dexterity. Exploiting this dexterity, however, can pose a daunting task for programmers.
The new space race is an agile odyssey
Space is back in style. Literally. Fromnew space suits for the first space tourists, tolimited-edition NASA bomber jackets, the space market is seeing a renaissance of interest. And with it comes a new infusion of startups and tech revolutionising this industry. Guest blog written byAndreea Volosincu, Wind River.