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Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

October 23, 2023 admin 0

BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics recently demonstrated the capabilities of their electric-power heavy-lift drone during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Powered by multiple permanent-magnet electric-motor propulsion systems, the T-600 uncrewed air system (UAS) is a demonstrator aircraft that is capable of vertical take-off and landing, can carry a payload of 200kg and can travel at up to 140km/h.  […]

Electromagnetics

SmallSat Thrusters Highlight e-Propulsion Technology at SpaceTech Expo-Europe 

August 14, 2023 admin 0

Always a showcase for cutting-edge technology in aerospace progress, SpaceTech Expo-Europe will have an assortment of e-propulsion solutions on display when it opens in Bremen, Germany on November 14. Advancements in propulsion using Hall-effect thrusters for microsatellites, along with space-grade instrumentation, cryogenic, superconductivity and vacuum technology will be among the solutions exhibited. ExoTerra, Enpulsion and Thermocoax are among the companies involved in Hall-effect thrusters. Other exhibitors highlighted in this report are Bartington Instruments, Stirling Cryogenics and Pfeiffer Vacuum. Webcom Communications, the publisher of New Power Technology, is a long-time media partner of the event. […]

e-Power

Lilium Raises $292 Million for Breakthrough eVTOL Jet Powered by Innovative Electric Motors 

July 25, 2023 admin 0

Lilium NV, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, announced that it has successfully arranged a capital raise for a total amount of $192 million, bringing its total raise for the year to nearly $300 million. Innovative electric motors power the craft, and Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF is one of the German aircraft company’s key suppliers.  […]

News

Magnetoelastic Torque Sensors from MagCanica Provide Secret Sauce for Race Cars & Aircraft 

December 5, 2022 admin 0

Magnetoelastic sensor systems from magnetomechanical specialist MagCanica are bringing improved performance to intense rotating machinery including high-profile race cars as well as military aircraft. The company’s torque sensors are designed to provide laboratory-grade accuracy while being able to operate at extremely elevated rotational speeds of 140,000 rpm and higher.  […]