SpaceX’s Starship, the world’s largest and most powerful mega-rocket, completed the fourth test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. The rocket is 400 ft (122 meters) tall and is promising to bring humanity to the Moon and Mars. The altitude reached was almost 130 miles (209 kilometers) and a speed of 16,000 mph (25,750 […]
Read MoreBell Textron Inc., an aerospace manufacturer, has been entered into Phase 1B of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program to create the next generation of air mobility platforms that can achieve fixed-wing jet speeds in horizontal flight, without relying on traditional airfields. Another company that was […]
Read MoreAccording to a study published on 9 May in IEEE Sensors Journal, one group of researchers at the China Research Institute of Radiowave Propagation has created a new radar device to ensure bridge safety. The new radar device can slip signals through the concrete of bridges to collect data and create 3D images of its […]
Read MoreLandmark Structure to Enhance Cross-Border Travel and Trade The Gordie Howe International Bridge, designed to be the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America, is nearing completion. Spanning the Detroit River and connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario, this engineering marvel promises to transform cross-border travel and trade. Impressive Main Span Nears Completion Construction began in […]
Read MoreL3Harris Technologies has agreed with Orange Country, Virginia, to fund the expansion and modernization of the company’s site in the area. The effort is not only intended to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors critical for national security but also to add new jobs to the community. L3Harris Technologies is a defense contractor that […]
Read MoreFinding the right steel supplier for your manufacturing needs isn’t as straightforward as shopping in the grocery store. The quality of the steel, as well as the cost, volume, and delivery times, are crucial here. In that sense, you should be looking at your steel supplier as a partner. Thus, it is crucial to have […]
Read MoreBoom’s XB-1 has been given Special Flight Authorization (SFA) permission to go supersonic by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), meaning the jet is allowed to break the sound barrier during its test flights. These supersonic test flights are set to occur later this year in the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, CA. As […]
Read MoreThe Oklahoma county has agreed with a height increase request for the proposed Legends Tower supertall skyscraper. This also means New York City will no longer be home to the tallest building in North America if this new plan stays on course. Early this year, architecture firm AO and developer Matteson Capital unveiled the proposal […]
Read MoreRapid Delivery: Transforming Emergency Supply Chains Sierra Space, a leading company in space technology, has unveiled an innovative approach to on-demand cargo delivery from Earth’s orbit. Their goal is to deliver essential supplies globally within 90 minutes of the request through their brainchild, the “Ghost” spacecraft. The Sierra Space Ghost system promises rapid and efficient […]
Read MoreAnduril has delivered its first prototype, the Ghost Shark Extra-Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (XL-AUV), to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) a year ahead of schedule and on budget. The other three will be followed next year. Ghost Shark is developed and funded by a partnership between Defence and Anduril Australia under a development contract worth […]
Read MoreThe American aircraft engine supplier GE Aerospace announced a $650 million investment in manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina, and Ohio, with a focus on additive manufacturing (AM). The goal is to strengthen quality as production increases via cutting-edge equipment, upgrades, and safety enhancements. In addition, GE Aerospace is hiring over 1,000 employees for […]
Read MoreThe Vermont-based eVTOL Beta Technologies developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft achieved another milestone. Therefore, the company became the first to perform a transition from helicopter-style (VTOL) hovering to airplane-like (wing-borne) cruising and back with a pilot on board. The transition test started at New York’s Plattsburgh International Airport, with the aircraft piloted […]
Read MoreHow is Steel Made? Steel, an alloy predominantly composed of Iron and Carbon, is a material that plays perhaps the biggest role in building modern society. From the cars we drive to the buildings we live in, steel is everywhere, providing the necessary structure and form. Although, in the last few decades, pushes have been […]
Read MoreMIT engineers have designed Biohybrid Robots like springs to maximize the work of live muscle fibers and it also could be used as a basic skeleton-like module for almost any muscle-bound bot. Inspired by human muscles, which are nature’s perfect actuators for designs that turn energy into motion. Muscle fibers are more powerful and precise […]
Read MoreCalculating the weight of a given alloy is a crucial aspect of engineering and manufacturing processes. The weight of a metal component not only influences its performance but also impacts design considerations, material selection, and cost estimation. Here’s a detailed guide on how to accurately calculate metal weight: Importance of Metal Weight Calculation The weight […]
Read MoreThe United States military has begun to modernize its fleet with the adoption of 3D printing technology. In a major overhaul, the US Navy continues to lead the charge in defense applications with the announcement of a 3D-printed component that will be installed on submarines. Hunt Valve, the Fairbanks Morse Defense subsidiary, has signed an […]
Read MorePioneering Cargo Transportation: Beyond the Boeing 747 Radia’s WindRunner is revolutionizing cargo transportation not with passenger capacity, but with its sheer size and targeted purpose. Poised to become the world’s largest aircraft, surpassing even the legendary Boeing 747, this behemoth stretches an astounding 350 feet, with a wingspan that could nearly cradle a football field. […]
Read MoreHeart disease is the leading cause of death, causing over 17.9 million deaths around the world every year. For millions of patients with advanced heart failure awaiting an organ donor, ventricular assist devices (VADs) serve as a literal lifeline. Unfortunately, about 50% of these patients will suffer from infections caused by the thick cable these […]
Read More7075 and 6061 aluminum alloys are widely used in various industries, making them a versatile choice for various engineering applications. Still, although both these alloys are similar in some performance aspects, they have enough differences that make them suitable for different applications. Notably, 7075 Aluminum Alloy was developed in Japan in the 1930s in an […]
Read MoreImage source: Sheffield Forgemasters. The UK company Sheffield Forgemasters developed an innovative technique to produce components for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Hence, the construction only takes under 24 hours instead of the usual 12 months and can be mass-produced. This could be a complete revolution for the nuclear power sector. While conventional techniques may exceed […]
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