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New Automated Production of Lightweight Aircraft Construction Materials

Next-generation aircraft will fly autonomously & electrically, be feather-light, & can be easily produced in a completely automated manner. Although the permanent autopilot & electrification are still in the inception stage, the lightweight construction has already been explored.

11 Apr 2018

Acoustic Blockage Detection Sensors Could Help Prevent Aircraft Accidents

The University of Bristol has developed a new technique using acoustics to detect blockages in pitot tubes.

20 Feb 2018

Vanadium Dioxide Finds Use in Aerospace Communication Systems

Engineers have shown that the compound vanadium dioxide can be programmed to have radiofrequency electronic functions.

20 Feb 2018

Bio-Inspired Vortex Generators to Improve Design of Drones, Planes & Wind Turbines

Researchers are taking inspiration from an unlikely source, the ocean, to design more aerodynamic machines.

7 Feb 2018

Scientists Discover Potential of Using VO2 in Neuromorphic Computing and AI

The distinctive characteristics of vanadium dioxide (VO2) render it ideal to outperform silicon and opening the door to an innovative class of low-power electronic devices.

6 Feb 2018

New Study Accelerates Development of Hypersonic Planes with Nanotechnology

A new study by researchers at NASA and Binghamton University, State University of New York, could result in a substantial decrease in flight times.

11 Oct 2017

UTA Researcher Aims for Longer-Lasting Composite Materials for Aircraft Components

Boeing has given a $600,000 grant to the University of Texas at Arlington to test composite components that officials believe will pave the way towards longer-lasting aircraft as well as help identify when those components might fail.

27 Sep 2017

Stratasys' New FAA and EASA-Certified 3D Printing Solution Adopted by Western Tool & Mold for Aircraft Interiors

Recently, Stratasys, the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that its newly-launched Fortus 900mc Aircraft Interiors (AI) Certification Solution has been adopted by one of the top parts supplier Western Tool & Mold to manufacture aircraft cabin components that meet rigorous FAA and EASA certification requirements.

12 Jul 2017

New Non-Chromate Landing Gear Corrosion Protection Primer for Commercial Airplanes

On June 21st, 2017, UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., made an announcement of its latest development of a non-chromate landing gear corrosion protection primer incorporating the company’s patented EcoSky™ pigment.

22 Jun 2017

UTC Aerospace Systems Obtains Exclusive License to New Technology for Aircraft Temperature Sensing

UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has obtained an exclusive license from Smart Fibres Ltd. to a fiber optic based technology for aircraft temperature sensing.

20 Jun 2017

Automated GPC Sample Prep for Clean Analytical Results

Maximilian von Delbrück

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) is a form of size exclusion chromatography which can be used to 'clean' complex mixtures of large, interfering molecules from samples further used for analytical analyses like HPLC, GC or MS.

Two in One Fluorescence Absorbance Spectrometer

Cary Davies

Duetta is targeting a new space for HORIBA. A new entry level fluorometer that's targeted for the mid-market for spectrofluorometry and analytical markets.

The expanding role of ultrasonic flowmeters in fluid metering

Trevor Foster

AZoNetwork speaks to Trevor Foster on the expanding roles of ultrasonic flowmeters. Trevor draws upon over 40 years of using innovative design and production techniques to produce elegant flow metering solutions for organisations around the globe.

Weighing Flux for XRF Analysis - BORAMAT Material Doser

The weighing of flux for XRF analysis is easier, thanks to the BORAMAT Material Doser. The BORAMAT’s one-touch operation makes it possible to quickly and accurately dose the needed amount of flux. This means that the users can benefit from increased efficiency in their daily routines across various laboratory settings.

From Fluxana

Handheld LIBS Analyzer - Vulcan Smart

The Vulcan from Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science is one of the fastest metals analyzers with sturdy construction. The Vulcan makes use of the Laser Induced Breakdown (LIBS) technology; therefore the users need not concern themselves about X-rays.

From Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science

MARS Data Analysis Software Powerful and Multi-User Software to Analyze Your Data

MARS is a unique and intuitive proprietary data analysis software package from BMG LABTECH. Used for several types of calculations, it is included with every BMG LABTECH reader and is a multi-user software. No additional licenses are required to install it on as many computers as required.

Aerospace Materials News

New Automated Production of Lightweight Aircraft Construction Materials

Acoustic Blockage Detection Sensors Could Help Prevent Aircraft Accidents

Vanadium Dioxide Finds Use in Aerospace Communication Systems

Bio-Inspired Vortex Generators to Improve Design of Drones, Planes & Wind Turbines

Scientists Discover Potential of Using VO2 in Neuromorphic Computing and AI

New Study Accelerates Development of Hypersonic Planes with Nanotechnology

UTA Researcher Aims for Longer-Lasting Composite Materials for Aircraft Components

Stratasys' New FAA and EASA-Certified 3D Printing Solution Adopted by Western Tool & Mold for Aircraft Interiors

New Non-Chromate Landing Gear Corrosion Protection Primer for Commercial Airplanes

UTC Aerospace Systems Obtains Exclusive License to New Technology for Aircraft Temperature Sensing

Automated GPC Sample Prep for Clean Analytical Results

Two in One Fluorescence Absorbance Spectrometer

The expanding role of ultrasonic flowmeters in fluid metering

Weighing Flux for XRF Analysis - BORAMAT Material Doser

Handheld LIBS Analyzer - Vulcan Smart

MARS Data Analysis Software Powerful and Multi-User Software to Analyze Your Data

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