Equispheres announces $8 million in funding received from SDTC to scale production. Equispheres, a materials science innovator based in Ottawa, Canada, announced they have been awarded funding and support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). SDTC helps Canadian entrepreneurs accelerate the development and deployment of globally competitive clean technology solutions. Equispheres is receiving $8 million […]
Solving tough mechanical motion control problems
Since beginning work for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Cablecraft Motion Controls has saved the U.S. government more than $10 million including $2 million on the maintenance of the A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog). These savings are a result of a government program known as Source Approval Request, or SAR. The program encourages potential manufacturers to submit…
Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace join forces
The companies Oerlikon AM and MT Aerospace are partnering to accelerate the use of additive parts in the aerospace and defense industries. The partnership aims to bring efficiency and cost savings to the aerospace and defense market by providing end-to-end solutions to their customers. Additively manufactured components, also called 3D-printed or digitized components due to…
Concurrent design of confidential vehicles
By Harry Makrygiannis, Pailton Engineering The military vehicle industry relies on concurrent design of all critical components from specialist military-grade manufacturers. While multiple organizations optimize their own contributions simultaneously however, confidentiality must be maintained throughout the supply chain. From a productivity standpoint, concurrent design is a no-brainer. Spending additional time developing and testing new products…
Octans Aircraft reaches new heights with software
Having more security, reliability and availability of its products has led Octans Aircraft, a Brazilian manufacturer of small aircraft, to adopt solutions from Siemens Digital Industries Software throughout its product development process. The company is producing its first aircraft model that will undergo the certification process, the 300A, with capacity for five seats. The company…
New seals and materials launched for aerospace industry
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduced several new material and sealing innovations at the 2019 International Paris Air Show, products designed to help aerospace customers address ever increasing safety and performance requirements in the industry. The company showcased a new high-temperature, fireproof material; a new Omegat OMS-CS cap seal; and new ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and…
New radiation-resistant LVDT position sensors
NewTek has introduced a new line of Radiation Resistant LVDTs that provide critical position measurements in autoclaves, particle accelerators, nuclear power plants, submarines, spacecraft and other applications with radiation exposure. Constructed of radiation-tolerant and hardened materials, these AC-operated linear position sensors operate continuously in demanding radiation environments without failure or decay. Units are rated to…
Material science allows cables to be solution for 5G and aerospace test equipment
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) played a key role in the Apollo 11 mission, and the company’s contributions to space exploration began very early in its history. In just ten years, the company went from a Delaware basement where the company was founded in 1958, to the moon with multiple products contributing to the…
Henkel launches photoreactive 3D printing material that meets aerospace fire, smoke and toxicity safety standards
Since the announcement of their collaboration in February 2019, Henkel and Origin have been collaborating to develop new materials by optimizing print processes that extend the current boundaries of additive manufacturing. As a result of this partnership Henkel has developed a new 3D printable photopolymer material with fire, smoke and toxicity resistance properties for use […]
TEMPEST PC meets military standards for applications where shielding is critical
Equipto Electronics’ new TEMPEST PC lets users choose an up-to-date ATX motherboard or an HP or Dell i7 PC repackaged for the ultimate in secure operation. The systems are certified to the strictest standard in the industry for devices operating in NATO Zone 0 environment, the NATO SDIP-27 Level A. Because the base PC is…
369 shielded connectors for harsh environments beyond commercial aerospace
TE Connectivity is extending its time-tested 369 connector series with the introduction of the new 369 shielded rectangular connectors for environments that demand ambient EMI noise protection. These connectors incorporate the benefits of the 369 series, which is qualified for use in a wide range of commercial aerospace applications, with EMI shielding that opens up […]
How Industry 4.0 Can Help Meet the Challenges of Aerospace Manufacturing
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Heiland Electronics now offers Alpha Wire Pro-Met Metric VDE control cables
Heilind Electronics is now stocking Alpha Wire’s Pro-Met industrial cable, a flexible industrial cable highly resistant to both oils and resistant to UV damage. Standard features include 2 to 12 conductors, grey or transparent jacketing options, and unshielded or tinned copper braid shielding with a 300/500 voltage rating. In addition, customers can select from 50, […]
America Makes announces MMX 2019
October 21, 2019. America Makes proudly announces that it will convene its annual, two-day Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) this week, October 22 – 23, 2019, at the Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium ballroom in Youngstown. The Institute’s Platinum-level member, Deloitte Consulting, LLC, and Gold-level member, SME are MMX Diamond Sponsors. Each year, America Makes hosts […]
New powder material helps additive manufacturing increase production speeds up to 50%
Equispheres released the results from the first phase of powder testing by a facility specializing in the certification of materials for aerospace, space and defense applications. The results showed this powder allowed for a 50% increase in production speeds and a 20-30% increase in a-basis mechanical performance (a design allowance specification regulated in aerospace applications). […]
TPC Wire & Cable Acquires Cicoil LLC.
Acquisition Adds New Manufacturing Capabilities in Flexible Flat Cable Macedonia, Ohio – TPC Wire & Cable Corp. (TPC), a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Cicoil LLC., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flat cable and flat and round cable assemblies. Based in Valencia, California, Cicoil’s…
Heilind Electronics partners with AirBorn to expand hi-rel offering
Heilind Electronics has expanded its Hi-Rel interconnect portfolio with AirBorn — a leading manufacturer of harsh environment interconnect solutions. Included in Heilind’s extensive AirBorn offering are cable and board mount connectors qualified to MIL-DTL-32139, MIL-DTL-83513 and MIL-DTL-55302 specifications. These products include rugged board-to-board, Micro-D, nanominiature and circular connectors with high-density and high-speed configurations. Customers will […]
Reliability and safety: key criteria for aeronautic interconnection solutions
Whether for satellites in orbit or along the ocean floor, the demand for connections to enable the transmission of data, signals or electrical power increases every year. In aeronautics, the on-board equipment and materials of an aircraft must be able to withstand extreme climatic and mechanical conditions, because at an altitude of 10,000 m, a […]
Skybot humanoid robot grounded after Russian space flight
Russia’s Skybot F-850 robot highlighted the ambitions and shortcomings around humanoid robots in space and for other applications.
W.L. Gore exhibiting defense cabling solutions at DSEI 2019
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is showcasing high-performance solutions at the 2019 Defense & Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London, England this week, September 10-13, in Booth S7-324. All of Gore’s products have been proven in the field and over time, ensuring operational readiness, success, and safety. Products that will be on display include […]
Team Cerberus readies for Round 2 in DARPA Subterranean Challenge
Nevada’s Team Cerberus advanced in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge, along with 10 other teams from around the world.
Freedom connectivity options expand with nine new products
Nine new products now add to the capability of the Fischer Freedom series to serve as a technology platform in connectivity, setting new standards in usability, integration capability and versatility. The new sizes allow the Freedom series to be an innovation enabler in application design, particularly in terms of SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) requirements, […]
New one-arm composite backshell product for defense, harsh environments
The One Arm Composite Backshell developed by Sunbank is specifically designed to offer a robust and unique performance in terms of reliability and functionality for defense, aerospace and other harsh environment applications. The design team took into consideration different scenarios and needs for protecting cable connections from damage and providing better strain relief. The One […]
Mill 19 in Pittsburgh hosts new ARM headquarters, Catalyst Connection
The collaborative space at Mill 19 shared by ARM, Carnegie Mellon University, and Catalyst Connection. The organizations plan to use it to drive the future of U.S. manufacturing with robotics and workforce development.
Vecna Robotics CEO Dan Patt steps down
Dan Patt has stepped down as CEO of Vecna Robotics, the Waltham, Mass.-based maker of autonomous tuggers, pallet jacks, and conveyors. Daniel Theobald, who co-founded parent company Vecna in 1998, will take over as CEO of for the foreseeable future. Patt joined Vecna Robotics in January 2018 after spending nearly six years at the Defense Advanced…