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Technology is on the rise everywhere, in every industry, enhancing every aspect of life. So, it might come to no surprise that huge technological advancements are expected to arrive at airports and airlines within the next year, aiming to make the entire flying process, from check-in and boarding to baggage claim and in-flight purchases easier and more convenient. Some of these advancements include biometrics, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, electronic baggage, translation applications, and augmented reality. Read more >>

In aerospace and aviation safety, safety is the singular most important thing. In order to ensure safety as much as possible, every step of the aircraft’s life is strictly regulated. In order to do this, the aviation industry enforces traces.  Read more >>

Earlier in July, Cornell Dubilier Electronics released their newest film capacitors for uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), AC power supplies, and general AC filtering applications, the 951C Round Axial Leaded and the 935B Radial Leaded Box Metalized Polypropylene Film Capacitors. The 951C has a cylindrical body with axial 18 AWG tin plated wire leads, and the 953B has a rugged radial box form with four 16 AWG wire leads. Sizes for both vary depending on value. Both capacitors show strong performance in filtering in applications where high-ripple currents are encountered and benign end-of-life failure mode is crucial. Read more >>

Solenoid Control Systems is for endurance and cycling testing for electro-mechanical components to include Industrial motors, actuators, electromagnets, and relays. These tests are vital to the testing process to make sure components are working properly. The announcement of Optimal Engineering’s seven new Solenoid Control Modules aims to make Solenoid Modules to fit many different applications. Standard features of the modules are they are microcomputer focused, high output, and include a flyback diode in each unit. The ability to use these Solenoids in focused roles make for extreme value to the user. Read more >>

Cambridge Electronic Industries, a well-known connector manufacturer specializing in coaxial connectors and cable assemblies in the broadcast and machine vision markets, recently launched a line of high-speed Micro BNC connectors. These connectors will be used for small cameras and instruments. The following higher resolution formats will also be implemented when higher density is required: 12G-SDI, 4K, High Dynamic Range, and Ultra High Definition. Read more >>

French Native energy management company, Schneider Electric, has released a new Circuit breaker configured for premium customization. The Compact NSXm Circuit breaker is designed for optimal performance in every aspect that the circuit breaker takes part of. Much of these items consist of components such as the panel boards, entire machinery, control panels, as well as low-voltage switchboards. Read more >>

If you have spent a lot of money on a piece of equipment you want to make sure you are protecting it, in the right way. There are two options for protecting a Polychlorinated Biphenyl, referred to as  Printed Circuit Board (PCB) from here on out, resins and coating. Each has advantages and disadvantages when it comes to protecting what’s important to you. Read more >>

Belgians very own automotive chip company, Melexis, has released its latest innovative single-chip solution to the industry. Single chips known as the US1168KLD and the US169KLD have been made for extreme quality performance for brushless DC fans and motors. Precisely composed to be able to support smaller solution items all while being a very dependable component. The fan motors have been qualified and produced in accordance with the AEC-Q100 regulations. Read more >>

Italian aircraft accident investigation authority ANSV has determined that for a takeoff from Verona, Italy, on September 1, 2009, 87 passengers flying onwards to Rome were not redistributed. 58 of these passengers had been in the rear cabin and another 25 in the center cabin, with just 4 in the front. The passengers were supposed to be redistributed with 29 seated in each cabin. Originally, the tail-strike accident was attributed to an imbalance due to luggage distribution, but upon further investigation, probable cause has been identified to be due to uneven passenger load. Read more >>

Pratt & Whitney, IAE, and MTU aerospace have come together to form what is now known as the MTU Maintenance Canada V2500-A5 maintenance line. Creating a newer division that will allow for maintance upon the V2500-A5 aircrafts all over the world. Newly certified by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authority the maintenance program has proven to be capable of reaching high levels of criteria the Aviation Authority requires. The building of the maintance line will allow for newer opportunities for aftermarket networking for as long as the V2500 program exist. Read more >>