The eerie sound now emanating from the Golden Gate Bridge is in the result of new sidewalk railing slats, just installed, meant to better handle the wind. Funny thing about wind: when it passes through certain open spaces, it creates a hum. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
NASA Develops Unique Materials for Next Generation of Aircraft
Jetoptera’s J-55 Unmanned Aerial System uses parts created with NASA Glenn’s silicon carbide materials
As NASA looks to the future of flight, the agency is investing in technologies aimed at changing the aviation industry as we know it. These developments vary from basic materials to full-scale experimental aircraft, all designed to increase efficiency and reliability, while decreasing weight and cost. Continue reading
Schiebel Enhances Production with State-Of-The-Art Metal 3D Printer
Schiebel further enhances its production capabilities by investing in a state-of-the-art EOS M 400-4 metal 3D printer for additive manufacturing. Continue reading
Improved Harness Technology Takes Multilayer Flexible PCs to Extraordinary New Lengths
Since their initial conception in the early 20th century, Flexible Printed Circuits, (FPCs) have found their way into a wide variety of industrial and consumer electronic products. Until recently, applications have been limited by FPCs’ relatively short length, with very few companies capable of making them longer than a couple of metres. Continue reading
Manchester University & BAE Demo Blown-Air Flight Technologies
For the first time in aviation history, an aircraft has been manoeuvred in flight using supersonically blown air, removing the need for complex movable flight control surfaces.
Production Model of Flying Car at Geneva International Motor Show
At the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) 2019 Dutch company PAL-V unveiled the distinctive features of the PAL-V Liberty Pioneer, world’s first production model flying car. The 90-piece limited edition is based on the PAL-V Liberty which was unveiled last year at the GIMS. Continue reading
Bell Unveils Nexus Air Taxi at CES
Bell Helicopter revealed the configuration and full-scale vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle on January 7th during CES 2019. The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell’s signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine air travel. Continue reading
LIFT Aircraft Unveils Personal Multi-rotor Aircraft
Matt Chasen, founder of uShip, is unveiling a new venture called LIFT Aircraft. LIFT has developed an electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and plans to open up LIFT locations where anyone will be able to rent aircraft and experience an entirely new kind of flying – pilot’s license not required. Continue reading