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Global circumnavigation to use nothing but solar
From the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903, through the first solo global circumnavigation in 1933, to the proliferation of commercial aviation in the latter half of the 20th century, humanity has always held a special place in its heart for flight. On 9thMarch 2015, Solar Impulse 2 departed on the first leg of a groundbreaking mission: to fly around the world using only the power of the Sun.
Credit card PCBs bring satellite tech to businesses
Newbury Electronics has announced that it is helping the Satellite Applications Catapult bring the benefits of satellite technology to all businesses and organisations, regardless of their size. Newbury Electronics has recently used its specialist production skills to supply prototype circuit boards that measure 44mm2, slightly smaller than a credit card, designed by two summer interns working at the Catapult.
Conference to discuss wireless technologies & their impact on spectral value
The inaugural Cambridge Wireless Technology and Engineering Conference will bring together speakers to discussthe future of mobile, satellite, TV, IoT and wearable technologies and their impact on spectral value.Taking place on Tuesday 24thMarch, the one day event sponsored and hosted by PwC is set to debate the changes, challenges and opportunities within the wireless technology engineering sector.
LG Motion Ltd delivers specialised support rig to Airbus Defence and Space for advanced radar assembly and test
The Portsmouth – UK based division of Airbus Defence and Space designs, builds and tests highly advanced payloads and scientific equipment for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation and scientific satellites. As part of its manufacturing programme for cutting-edge space-borne radars, LG Motion Ltd was recently commissioned to supply the company with a custom designed ‘Antenna Turnover Rig’ to provide mounting and free...
CW to explore the future of telecomms infrastructure
The London CW inaugural Technology & Engineering Conference (CW TEC), which takes place on 24th March 2015, will bring together engineers, financial analysts and executives from the wireless industry to discuss the future of the UK’s telecomms infrastructure and its impact on the value of licensed and unlicensed spectrum from VHF to KA band and beyond. This will span mobile, satellite, TV, IoT and wearable technology.
Connector manufacturer exhibits at Southern Manufacturing
At Southern Manufacturing 2015, Harwin will be exhibiting its two latest products: the M300 durable power connector family and the EZ-Shield Cans. The knowledgeable Harwin team will be on hand throughout the show on Stand E110 to discuss customer requirements and its interconnect and PCB hardware product portfolios.
Paris show beckons for satellite channel emulators
IZT is displaying its range of satellite link channel emulators will be heading to Paris Space Week (Feb 4-5) located at Paris-Orly Airport in France. It is Europe's premier global B2B space event dedicated to launch vehicles, satellites and space-related technologies. Today’s satellite link emulators need to respond to the shift to wider bandwidth, allowing engineers to test the ground segment and terminals of the latest satellite communic...
Smart antenna positioning modules enable IoT technology
Enabling the adoption of IoT technology, Telit Wireless Solutions has introduced positioning modules with embedded smart antennas. Measuring 11x11mm, the Jupiter SE868-A multi-constellation GNSS module features embedded Flash memory and integrated LNA on one side and an SMT antenna on the other. The Galileo ready device supports simultaneous tracking of GPS, QZSS and Glonass.
Esterline Connection Technologies provides reliable connectors for the revolutionary Rosetta space mission
SOURIAU is honored to have served as a trusted collaborator to the ESA and CNES by supplying interconnection components 15 years ago for the Rosetta space mission. The firm supplied various types of connectors for the flight model and is proud to have contributed to this unprecedented ESA success.
Transformers are vacuum impregnated to 0.25µm
A series of transformers, designed for aerospace and military equipment, and satellites and telecomms, has been released by Innovative Power. The High Voltage Transformers, which meet power and reliability requirements in rugged operating environments, operate from 400V to 50kVA.