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Upcoming Webinars: Software
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The fusion of digital twins and agentic AI is revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing and design by enabling intelligent, adaptive, and autonomous...
On-Demand Webinars: Electronics & Computers
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Cooling an embedded computing system for military vehicles, weapon systems, and other platforms becomes more challenging every year. The newest generation of...
White Papers: Data Acquisition
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How to Select the Right Measurement Microscope for Accurate 2D and 3D Analysis
Microscopes are essential for precise 2D and 3D visualization and measurement in quality control, failure analysis, and R&D. Choosing the right setup requires...

Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Aerospace Manufacturing - February 2026
See the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing in this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology magazines.

Special Reports: Defense
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Award–Winning Inventions - February 2026
The Create the Future Design Contest recognizes and rewards engineering innovations that promise a better tomorrow. In this special report, learn about the amazing winners chosen in 2025 from hundreds...

White Papers: Defense
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Case Study: EP40 Used for Steel Bonding in Marine Applications
Researchers at CITENI and CITIC developed a novel method to evaluate adhesive aging on naval steel substrates under maritime conditions. Using Master Bond EP40, a high performance...

Articles: Aerospace
On the heels of taking first place in the Aerospace & Defense category at the 2023 Create the Future Contest, Zulu Pods has grown in nearly every way imaginable and shows no signs of slowing down (nor a desire to!) at any point soon.
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Podcasts: Defense
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we sit down with the CEO of Anello Photonics Mario Paniccia to explore how their breakthrough SiPhog technology is transforming drone navigation. Listen now!
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White Papers: Aerospace
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The Critical Role of EMI Shielding in Drone and UAV Systems
As drones and UAVs become increasingly central to commercial, industrial, and defense operations, the electromagnetic environment in which they operate grows more complex....

Podcasts: Aerospace
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology Podcast, we learn about a new tool that could help manufacturers optimize the way they design and create new drones. Austin Spiegel, CTO of Sift, is the guest to explain their "unified observability platform" and how drone manufacturers can leverage it to optimize their design, validation, manufacturing, and overall engineering processes from prototype to operations.
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INSIDER: Manned Systems
The U.S. Navy has awarded Data Link Solutions, a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, a $248 million production contract to deliver hundreds of Multifunctional...
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Quiz: Unmanned Systems
How much do you know about the historical evolution of military drone technology? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
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White Papers: Defense
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High Temperature Resistant Adhesives Beat the Heat
Selecting the right adhesive product for extreme temperature applications may seem as straightforward as reading temperature resistance values on data sheets. Some engineers will sometimes...

Podcasts: Aerospace
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Corsha CEO Anusha Iyer explains how machine identity, continuous authentication, and secure connectivity are accelerating digital transformation for the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center. Listen now!
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On-Demand Webinars: Test & Measurement
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Aerospace and defense programs face increasing challenges in predicting and mitigating vibration, acoustic, and shock impacts on vehicle performance and reliability. This...
White Papers: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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COUNTER-DRONE DEFENSE: Engineering the Shield Against UAV Threats
Modern aerial technologies are reshaping the future of warfare. Countering these threats requires adaptable, multi-layered systems that integrate detection, electronic warfare,...

Special Reports: Aerospace
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Power Electronics - November 2025
This compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs and Aerospace & Defense Technology magazines looks at the latest advances in power electronics and energy storage for applications ranging from...

Podcasts: Manufacturing & Prototyping
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast we examine the technical and strategic foundations behind Guam’s new advanced manufacturing hub. Neal Orringer of ASTRO America and Alex Benham of GAMMA are the guests to discuss the facility’s additive manufacturing capabilities, supply-chain objectives, and workforce development plans. Listen now!
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Podcasts: AR/AI
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, Patrick Acox, Forterra Vice President of Defense Growth, is the guest to explain how the company provides autonomy-enabling modules for a wide variety of military applications.
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Blog: Robotics, Automation & Control
The 23rd annual Create the Future Design Contest was held November 7 in New York City. Read on to find out who took home the $25,000 grand prize!
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White Papers: Sensors/Data Acquisition
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Open, Scalable, Ready: The Future of Mission Computing with Mercury Systems
The battlefield is changing and so is mission computing. In this interview, Mercury System’s Brad Bruce explains how open architectures like SOSA and MOSA are driving...

Podcasts: Unmanned Systems
Rob Creighton, Windlift Founder & CEO, is the guest on this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain how Windlift's autonomous tethered drone system leverages wind to power a wide variety of defense applications.
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White Papers: Aerospace
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Maskant Materials
In industries where heat, pressure, and chemistry converge, surface integrity is everything. APV Maskant materials provide targeted protection for industrial applications during high-temperature diffusion coating and chemical...

Articles: Defense
The electrification of military systems is a positive step that will deliver enormous technical, operational, and sustainability advantages across defense equipment lifecycles. But it requires deep system-level technical expertise to ensure systems work seamlessly together across power conversion, distribution, and conditioning. Read on to learn more.
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Special Reports: Test & Measurement
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Test & Measurement - November 2025
US Army tests innovative autonomous tactical vehicle...AI boosts super‐resolution microscopy…novel sensor enables ultra‐high temperature measurement. Read about these and other advances in this...

Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
In this article, you’ll learn about the Create the Future Design Contest finalists in all seven categories chosen from over 600 new product ideas submitted from 67 countries.
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Articles: Aerospace
Silent Sentry is a software system that transforms existing passive microwave sensors into advanced threat detectors. The system is based on Passive Microwave Radiometry (PMR), which “listens” for the faint, naturally emitted thermal radiation from all objects. Read on to learn more about Silent Sentry, which was the Aerospace & Defense finalist at the 2025 Create the Future Design contest.
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Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Systems - October 2025
Lasers vs. drones: military demonstrates new tech…high-‐flying uncrewed solar aircraft aces key test…the next frontier for autonomous UAVs. Read about these and other developments in this...

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Upcoming Webinars: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Beyond AI-Copy-Paste Engineering: Advanced AI-Integration Success...

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Upcoming Webinars: Test & Measurement

Battery Abuse Testing: Pushing to Failure

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Upcoming Webinars: AR/AI

A FREE Two-Day Event Dedicated to Connected Mobility

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Upcoming Webinars: RF & Microwave Electronics

Choosing the Right N-Port Strategy: Multiport VNAs vs. Switch...

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Upcoming Webinars: Power

2026 Battery & Electrification Summit (Online)

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Upcoming Webinars: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

The Over-Engineering Trap: Aligning Custom Equipment Specs with...

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