How Much Do You Know About Power Semiconductors?

Without power semiconductors there would be no solar power, wind power, EVs, automated factories, computers, or smart phones, to name a few. Take this quiz to see how much you know about them.

How Much Do You Know About Electric Vehicle Powertrains?

Switching the powertrain from ICE to electrical can be a tough challenge. How much do you know about electric vehicle powertrains? Find out with this quiz.

Substrate Engineering to Improve Power Electronics

As the growth in global electricity need and supply continues to accelerate, efficient power electronics will be key to improving grid efficiency, stability, integration, and resilience for...

Hardening the Grid: Research Team Focuses on Quake Proofing Transformer Bushings

The electric grid we take for granted involves large, expensive equipment, most notably power transformers. If one goes down, it can take more than a year to...

New Liquid Hydrogen Storage and Delivery System Brings Us Closer to Zero-Emission Aviation

Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have engineered a practical liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that brings zero-emission aviation significantly closer to reality.

Testing Times: Understanding the Impact of Climatic Conditions on EV Charging Times

Charging times have become a hot topic among automotive OEMs and consumers. Premium cars, in particular, are increasingly defined by their technology. A slick charging experience is one of the ways that premium manufacturers can distance their high-value luxury offerings from more mundane machinery. Read on to learn more.

48V Electrical Systems: A Key to Meeting Evolving Industry Demands

The commercial vehicle industry is at a turning point, facing increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet changing global standards. As vehicle electrification advances and power demands rise, manufacturers are exploring innovative solutions to enhance performance while optimizing fuel consumption. One promising technology trend leading this transition is the adoption of 48V electrical systems. Read on to learn more about them.

Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation Enhances BESS Design

Electrical grids and data centers around the world use battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a power source, and the adoption of BESS is only continuing to grow. Read on to learn more about we can enhance BESS.

Wire Feed Laser Welding for Battery Pack Aluminum Enclosure Manufacture in EVs

Lightweight aluminum is a top choice for designing and manufacturing battery pack enclosures due to its durability and ability to enhance vehicle performance. While welding 6000-series aluminum alloys can be challenging, advanced methods like laser welding with filler wire effectively create strong, airtight joints while addressing issues like porosity and cracking. Read on to learn more.

New Products

See the new products, including PI's V-141 linear motor stage family; Applied Motion's STF Stepper Drives and SSDC StepSERVO Drives, which are now UL Certified by Underwriters Laboratories; Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation's Brushless DC Permanent Magnet Motors; ICONICS's release of GENESIS, a new platform that leverages ICONICS’s decades of software development expertise; and more.

Making the Jump to Electric

From greater energy efficiency to more flexible motion profiles, there are many reasons to make the switch to electric actuation technology. Read on to learn more about them.

Using Flying Insects to Drop Sensors

Researchers have created a 98-milligram sensor system — about one tenth the weight of a jellybean or less than one-hundredth of an ounce — that can ride aboard a small drone or an insect, such as a moth, until it gets to its destination. Then, when a researcher sends a Bluetooth command, the sensor is released from its perch and can fall up to 72 feet — from about the sixth floor of a building — and land without breaking. Once on the ground, the sensor can collect data, such as temperature or humidity, for almost three years.

High-Performance Hybrid Solar Energy Converter

Researchers have developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam with high efficiency and low cost. The hybrid converter utilizes an approach that more fully captures the whole spectrum of sunlight. Read on to learn more about it.

A Path to Safer, High-Energy Electric Vehicle Batteries

This research has far-reaching implications, offering a path to safer, more efficient batteries that can support the growing demand for electric vehicles. As the world moves towards cleaner energy solutions, these advancements are crucial for making EVs more viable and attractive for consumers. Read on to learn more.

New Products

See the new products, including Intellias' “Smart Charging Portable Kit,” a comprehensive solution accelerator designed to address the most pressing challenges in the EV charging sector; Marposs' solutions for testing prismatic battery cells; a new Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active material developed by Integrals Power; and more.

How Amprius Is Advancing Energy Density for Electric Aircraft Batteries

Dr. Ionel Stefan, CTO, Amprius, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.

Product of the Month

See the product of the month: Power Integrations' HiperLCS™-2 chipset. The new device can deliver up to 1650 W of continuous output power with over 98 percent efficiency and permits brief peak loads of 2.5 kW.

Handheld Space Microscope

Innovators at NASA Johnson Space Center have developed a handheld digital microscope to fill the critical microscopy needs of human space exploration by providing flight crews in situ hematological diagnostic and tracking ability to assess and monitor crew health in the absence of gravity. Read on to learn more.

Engineering the EL9: Electra's Ultra Short Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Marc Allen, CEO of Electra, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.

Defining the Use Case for Future Military Electric Vehicles

Mark Findlay, CEO, Drive System Design, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast.

How Much Do You Know About Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations?

This is critically important knowledge for all engineers and designers. How much do you know about electrical equipment in hazardous locations? Test your knowledge with this quiz.