Inspired by expertise from the Aerospace Industry, Jaro’s new MR-16 LED coolers optimize longevity and temperature with a highly-efficient fluid-bearing structure. At speeds of up to 4200RPM±15%, these very quiet DC coolers provide a chilly,…read more
Self-Healing Electronics Could Work Longer, Reduce Waste
December 22nd, 2011
A team of University of Illinois engineers has developed a self-healing system that restores electrical conductivity to a cracked circuit in less time than it takes to blink. Led by aerospace engineering professor Scott White and materials science and engineering professor Nancy…read more
Thermal and Power Management in Airborne Platforms
November 22nd, 2011
Avionics systems designers and systems integrators are faced with the challenge of size, weight, and power (SWaP) constraints. Commercial, business, and military aviation customers increasingly desire modern avionics—whether installing in new aircraft platforms, or retrofitting…read more
Coolers Utilize Aerospace Fluid-Bearing Technology
November 21st, 2011
Inspired by the Aerospace Industry, Jaro’s new tightly-designed MR-16 LED coolers optimize longevity and temperature with a fluid-bearing structure. At speeds of up to 4200RPM±15%, these quiet DC coolers provide air-flow of 1.850CFM (min.: 1.573 …read more
Electric Plane Wins $1.35 Million Prize
October 11th, 2011
A Pennsylvania company has won a $1.35 million prize from NASA for developing a highly efficient airplane powered by electricity. Pipistrel-USA.com earned the top prize in the CAFE Green Flight Challenge, sponsored by Google. The…read more
Company Receives TMS Production Contract
August 8th, 2011
Parker Aerospace has signed a production contract for thermal management systems for the U.S. Air Force’s Global Hawk and U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. Northrop Grumman awarded a contract valued at more than $4 million for production…read more
Flexible Transparent Heaters for Temperature Control
August 5th, 2011
Dontech’s new Therma Klear Flex™ series of thin flexible transparent heaters for use in outdoor, military or avionic applications provide the warmth necessary to extend the operating temperature of LCDs in cold environments (0° to…read more
Multi-GPU Accelerated Wing Tip Vortex Extraction Using Avizo Framework
July 22nd, 2011
This paper presents a scientific visualization framework where strong vortical flow features, commonly appearing in turbulent flow, are extracted to support parameterization, automation and interactive exploration of CFD solutions. Tip vortex near an aerodynamic wing…read more
Distributor Offers Flame Retardant Products
June 28th, 2011
Ellsworth Adhesives now offers Devcon Flame Retardant products including Devcon 5 Minute I-FR and Devcon 10 Minute Epoxy I-FR. Devcon Flame Retardant products are ideal for applications requiring a self-extinguishing structural system. The products are…read more
NASA Investigates Use of Heat Pipes on Space Station
June 28th, 2011
Scientists launched an investigation called the Constrained Vapor Bubble, or CVB, to the International Space Station to look into the operation of a heat pipe in space. The Constrained Vapor Bubble is the prototype for…read more
Companies Team up to Develop Thermal Energy Harvester
May 5th, 2011
Nextreme Thermal Solutions and Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. are developing a thermal energy harvesting solution for a wireless sensor system designed to monitor the health of bearings in turbine engines. The energy harvester is…read more
30 GHz Leadless Chip Carrier Packaging Platform
March 18th, 2011
Tektronix Component Solutions’ new 30 GHz leadless chip carrier packaging platform meets the broadband performance requirements demanded by telecommunications systems and modules, military/aerospace applications, and terrestrial communications. Tektronix Component Solutions’ LCC platform is suitable for…read more
Company Expands Data Center Capabilities with Acquisition
January 10th, 2011
Legrand, North America recently announced the purchase of Electrorack Products Company, an American company specializing in cabinets, power and cooling solutions. The demand for cabinets and accessories in data centers, broadcast and broadband, industrial and military/aerospace/shipboard markets…read more
Electromagnetic, Thermal, Stress and Deformation Analysis of a Space-Based Satellite Dish Antenna
December 28th, 2010
This paper presents a multiphysics analysis of a space-based communication satellite antenna. Electromagnetic losses due to induced high-frequency surface currents lead to partial, asymmetric heating of the structure, causing stress and deformation. A final electromagnetic…read more

