White Papers: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Unique Method for Orifice Production
To produce accurate, repeatable orifices, all the variables that might influence the Cd Value (Coefficient of Discharge) must be controlled during production. This includes the orifice hole length, edges,...
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Laser-Based System Detects Fires Even in Dusty, Harsh Environments
A new laser-based system offers an efficient way to detect fires in challenging environments such as industrial facilities or large construction sites.
Products: Test & Measurement
New Products: January 2020 Photonics & Imaging Technology
Photopolymer films, LED light engines, measurement systems, and more.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Microchip Produces High-Contrast OCT Imagery
For disease diagnosis, a microchip maps the back of the eye.
Articles: AR/AI
SPIE Photonics West 2020 Preview
SPIE Photonics West 2020 returns to The Moscone Center in San Francisco, February 1 through February 6
Briefs: Aerospace
Helping Autonomous Vehicles See Around Corners
A system senses tiny changes in shadows on the ground to determine if there’s a moving object coming around the corner.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sandia’s Nanoantennas Help Detectors See More Heat, Less Noise
A nanoantenna-enabled detector boosts the usable signal of a thermal infrared camera by up to three times.
Articles: Materials
Blue Lasers: Leveraging Fundamental Physics for High Performance
Increased laser capacity has enabled, and will continue to enable, new manufacturing possibilities.
Application Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Additive Manufacturing of Precision Optics at Micro and Nanoscale
AM is an especially good fit for products that require a high level of customization.
Articles: RF & Microwave Electronics
Virtually Optimizing Metasurface Topology with a Genetic Algorithm
See how software supported the design of an advanced antenna.
Application Briefs: Aerospace
NASA’s BITSE Solar Scope
NASA and the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) recently tested a new way to see the Sun
Briefs: Aerospace
The Planetary Tides Simulation Facility for Simulation Tidal Strain in Planetary Ice Analogs
Applications include modeling of tidal stress response of icy satellites as well as fatigue of terrestrial ice shelves.
Briefs: Defense
Chromium Removal from PVC Filters
The process does not cause any structural changes to the PVC filter membrane.
Q&A: Semiconductors & ICs
Q&A: A Shape-Morphing, Self-Healing Soft Composite
Have you heard of "Thubber?"
Briefs: IoMT
Wirelessly Controlled Ingestible Capsule
This electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
The self-contained technology is similar to the smart watches that monitor heart rate.
Briefs: Aerospace
Thin Heat Shield for Superfast Aircraft
A carbon nanotube heat shield can better protect extremely fast aircraft.
Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Flow Disruption Devices for the Reduction of High Lift System Noise
This technique lowers airstream noise generated at the side edges of deployed flaps, elevons, or slats.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Shape Sensing Innovations Dramatically Improve Structural Design Tools
These advances are useful for transportation, infrastructure, and aerospace.
Application Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
NASA's Thirst for Water on Mars Quenched by Student Innovators
NASA and universities from across the country are teaming up to support a continued human presence on the Moon and ultimately Mars.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Environmental Barrier Coatings for Ceramic Matrix Composites
These barrier coatings protect high-performance components in extreme environments.
Briefs: Materials
Environmentally Friendly Process for Battery Recycling
A solvent leaches cobalt and lithium for reuse from spent batteries.
Facility Focus: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Facility Focus: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
See how NOAA provides daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, climate monitoring, and more.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Acoustic Interactions Change Materials at the Atomic Level
Interaction of sound and light reveals new information of a crystal's quantum properties.
Briefs: Motion Control
Robotic “Cockroach” Explores Underwater Environments
This microbot can walk on land, swim, and walk underwater.
Briefs: Energy
Catalysis Approach Reduces Carbon Dioxide to Methane
This approach is a cost-effective way to convert carbon dioxide gas into methane.
Briefs: Test & Measurement
Micro Device Detects Ebola Virus Using Bio-Sensors
The device can be used to pre-screen for the virus using gene-editing assays before those infected can travel and expose others.
Briefs: Materials
Design Treatment for Advanced Metals Enables Easier Machining
Applying a surface-active agent makes metal easier to cut and shape into parts and pieces.
Briefs: Green Design & Manufacturing
Recovery of Mercury and Rare Earth Elements from Fluorescent Lamp Phosphors
This method will enable safer fluorescent light recycling.
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Videos: Aerospace
INSIDER: Design
Biomorphic Batteries Could Provide 72 Times More Energy for Robots
Videos: Motion Control
SQUID 2.0: Autonomously-Stabilizing, Ballistically Launched Drone
Blog: Automotive
Question of the Week
Can Courtesy Be Programmed Into Self-Driving Cars?
Webcasts
Upcoming Webinars: Materials
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The Power of the Hollow: Using Hollow Aluminum Extrusions to Meet...
Upcoming Webinars: Automotive
Helping HEV/EV Batteries Go the Distance and Stay Cool Under...
Upcoming Webinars: Test & Measurement
Standardization for Automated-Vehicle Testing and Simulation
Upcoming Webinars: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Rotary Position Sensing for EV Powertrain Applications
Upcoming Webinars: Automotive
Best Practices for Avoiding Systematic Faults and Handling Random...
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Mobile, Wearable EEG Device with Nanowire Sensors
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Plasma Window Technology for Propagating Particle Beams and Radiation from Vacuum to Atmosphere
