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Articles: Test & Measurement

For Power-Efficient Wireless Sensing, Start with Analog Processing

Increase battery life and reduce data loads with an analog-first processing architecture.

Products: Test & Measurement

New Products

This month: Sensors that measure weather, proximity, pH, and more.

Application Briefs: Aerospace

Multiple Sensors Aid in Development of an Electrical Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

Beta Technologies is putting their Electrical Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft (eVTOL) prototype through the wringer.

Briefs: Medical

Self-Moisturizing, Smart Contact Lenses

The lenses can prevent dry eyes and may be used for drug delivery.

Briefs: Medical

Soft, Conformable Hearing Implants

These electrode implants will allow people with a dysfunctional inner ear to hear again.

Briefs: Defense

Low-Inductance DC Power Bus

The bus is designed for high-frequency, high-temperature operation in electric drive systems and next-generation power electronics.

Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Layered Composite Insulation

This cost-saving piping insulation has uses in refrigerated containers that protect food, medicine, and other perishables.

Articles: Aerospace

Celebrating Women in Engineering & Science: Dr. Lynda Kennedy, Vice President of Education & Evaluation, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

Dr. Kennedy was the first Director of Teaching & Learning, Literacy and Outreach for the New York...

Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs

Magnetic Shield Using Proximity Coupled, Spatially Varying Superconducting Order Parameters

This magnetic shielding design can be easily incorporated into a wide range of electronic sensing applications.

Articles: Aerospace

Celebrating Women in Engineering & Science: Jasmin Moghbeli, NASA Astronaut

Moghbeli has accumulated more than 150 combat missions and 2,000 hours of flight time in more than 25 different aircraft.

Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems

Flap Device for Airframe Noise Reduction

This trailing edge flap device reduces noise without compromising cruise efficiency or landing lift and stall characteristics.

Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics

Wireless System Powers Devices Inside the Body

The technology could enable remote control of drug delivery, sensing, and other medical applications.

Briefs: Aerospace

Insect-Inspired Arms Improve Drones

The new arm design enables unmanned aerial vehicles to fly in windy conditions.

Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs

Conductive Polymer/Carbon Nanotube Structural Materials

These materials can be used in aerospace vehicles, automobiles, clothing, helmets, and chemical sensors.

Briefs: Energy

Green Jet Fuel Additive Made from Acetone Plus Light

The additive creates fuel from biomass while improving engine performance.

Articles: Aerospace

Celebrating Women in Engineering & Science: Dr. France A. Córdova, Director, National Science Foundation

Dr. France A. Córdova is an internationally recognized astrophysicist and the 14th director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Briefs: Test & Measurement

Blood Test Detects Multiple Types of Cancer

The test can screen for numerous types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy.

Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition

Remote, Noninvasive Cardiac Activity Tracer (RENCAT)

This vibrometer has uses in analyzing spasms in humans, as a breath analyzer for diagnosis of cancer and other diseases, and as a preventative healthcare sensor.

Application Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Optimizing a CubeSat with Architected Materials

nTopologyNew York, NY In today’s strategic information environment, the ability to rapidly respond to ever-changing technology needs is an essential asset for any organization that provides...