Testing

Mahr Inc., a global manufacturer of precision measurement equipment used for dimensional metrology, has issued a new air gaging product catalog in print and PDF editions. The full-color edition contains 56 pages dedicated to air gaging, providing complete specification and ordering information on Mahr’s air tooling, display systems, setting masters, and accessories. Product lines related…

Graphene aerogel is a remarkable lightweight material that is both thermally insulating and electrically conductive. This makes it appealing for use in a wide variety of applications—from improved energy storage in batteries to better oil spill cleanup methods to next-generation space suits. A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley…

What if microgravity holds the key to preventing the overheating of advanced electronics? That’s one idea behind an International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory-sponsored investigation that recently launched to station on Northrop Grumman’s 19th Commercial Resupply Services mission (NG-19). This week, the ISS crew is working on the experiment, which aims to improve the efficiency of heat transfer devices used in various…

AerSale Corporation. a provider of aviation products and services, announced that it has successfully completed all certification flight testing for AerAware, its Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), in coordination with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Prior to the completion of the final test flight, the FAA approved all modifications to the system and the…

4D Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Onto Innovation Inc., has installed and commissioned a 4Di InSpec AT automated inspection system at a leading aerospace engine manufacturer’s engineering facility. The system will be transferred to full production in the next quarter. “We developed the 4Di InSpec AT in conjunction with leading aerospace and aviation engine…

Airbus is investing further in its U.K. innovation capabilities, with the opening of a new Wing Technology Development Center (WTDC) at its Filton site. The facility, which will be used to build and test demonstrators for a range of programs and research projects, was opened by Nusrat Ghani, U.K. minister of state at the Department…

4D Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary of Onto Innovation Inc., has installed and commissioned a 4Di InSpec AT automated inspection system at a leading aerospace engine manufacturer’s engineering facility. The system will be transferred to full production in the next quarter. “We developed the 4Di InSpec AT in conjunction with leading aerospace and aviation engine…

RTX announced progress by Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace on advancing hybrid-electric propulsion through the Scalable Turboelectric Powertrain Technology (STEP-Tech) demonstrator, which completed its first engine run and electrical system integration test. As a modular and scalable demonstrator platform, STEP-Tech is intended for rapid prototyping of distributed propulsion concepts applicable to a wide range…

Pickering Interfaces announced its Microwave Switch Design Tool, a new free online tool for configuring flexible LXI microwave switching products. The dedicated tool will simplify the configuration of custom LXI RF & microwave switching systems, helping bring powerful, flexible microwave design functionality to customers building systems for signal routing applications across 5G, wireless & telecommunications, semiconductor, medical, and aerospace and defense.  Using the interactive online tool, engineers can specify and configure a mix of high-performance…

NASA researchers have completed testing on a scale model of a unique aircraft wing, gaining data that will help build larger versions of the design with the goal of improving fuel efficiency. The model tested at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is a 6-foot version of the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW). This…

As 3D printed rockets, car parts and even homes begin to hit the market on Earth, L3Harris Technologies says it is aiming to leverage the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory in its search for durable materials to 3D print satellite components. Before 3D printed materials can be used to build more sustainable and efficient…

Exact Metrology, a division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, now offers the 2022 Artec Leo from Artec 3D. With the new modifications, the company says better accuracy, more power, improved vibrant color capture and multi-language interface are possible. The new NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor in…