Who needs wires? Aircraft cabling is heavy, expensive and often faulty, but TWI’s SurFlow system may soon make it largely unnecessary. Ian Parker reports. Sending messages along things which have another main purpose…
Gearing up for Aerospace Technology Week Aerospace Technology Week is set to be the largest gathering for the avionics, electronics, connectivity, aerospace testing and airline communities, taking place on 12-13 March 2019 at the MOC Event…
Charcroft appoints Weemes as business development manager Specialist distributor and manufacturer of electronic component supplier, Charcroft Electronics has strengthened its sales force by appointing Rob Weemes to the new position of business development manager for the South…
Work smarter, not harder Has the next industrial revolution arrived? Mike Richardson hears how National Instruments is using the industrial Internet to help the engineering community connect with Smart tools and improve productivity in…
Testing to the max Ed Hill speaks to Ian Matthews, NI’s Aerospace & Defence Business Development Manager for Europe, to discover some of the latest applications for its testing equipment in the aerospace sector.…
Connectors can compete Molex’s European industry manager, military/aerospace, Stephen Webster examines the race for radical efficiency improvements in aircraft interconnect design. As airline operators continue to struggle with volatile fuel prices, aircraft manufacturers…
Making the right connections In a Q&A session, Mike Richardson talks to Amphenol’s managing director, Andy Bragg to hear how the company goes about making the right connections within a competitive civil and military…
Reliability just got smaller Hi-Rel connectors just get smaller and smaller as Mike Richardson discovered when he spoke to Harwin’s marketing manager, Ben Green about the company’s new 1.25mm pitch connectors for demanding aerospace…
Keeping pace with change Roberta Rebora, marketing & communications director at Hypertac Europe, explains how the company meets the dual challenges of future proofing and keeping pace with its customers’ technology drivers on current…
Keep your feet on the ground Aerco’s business development manager Tony Stephens explains that distributors have to keep their feet on the ground in order to be successful in the aerospace industry. Aerco was founded in…
The living daylight According to Emteq, its new Daylight LED intelligent lighting system is helping to provide a viable solution capable of enhancing the aesthetics of any aircraft interior. Many design engineers working…
Software versatility is the key John Minihan, general manager of Resource Engineering Projects, discusses the versatility of embedded software and how increasing functionality and reduced time to market are making companies consider outsourcing more of…
COTS comes calling TE Connectivity’s market development manager for global aerospace, defence & marine, Gregory Powers explains how COTS connectors are taking aerospace applications to new heights. Today’s aerospace manufacturers face the daunting…
On a flight path to success Aerospace Manufacturing discovers how CHH CoNeX has established its flight plan for continued success in the highly competitive aerospace sector. In a climate where the pressure to implement new processes…
Let there be light! Many customers in the commercial sector are moving from traditional lighting technology to LEDs. Karen Dixon, Young Electronics Group’s (YEG) Opto Electronics divisional manager weighs up the benefits for the…
In safe hands Providing safety platforms for safety-critical aerospace applications, MEN Mikro Elektronik’s latest failsafe computer system products have found their way onto the new Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. Since its foundation…
A guiding light Leading photoluminescent floorpath marking system specialist, STG Aerospace sheds some light on the latest trends guiding aerospace OEMs towards the next generation of aircraft cabin interior lighting solutions. LED demand…
Make the right connections Molex’s military & aerospace marketing manager, Benjamin Jeffrey reveals how the company’s latest interconnect solutions can help reduce complexity and overcome space and weight constraints. As a key player in…
Are you ready for the swap? According to Kontron SA’s product manager, Vincent Chuffart, the future of rugged COTS for aerospace computing platforms is Open VPX. With the ratification of the OpenVPX specification last February, the…
The focus of power As Dr Neil Calder discovers, the drivers behind the supply chain for aircraft electrical power systems are changing as more subsystems become electrical. The opportunity to realise the pure concept…
Are you sitting comfortably? The aesthetic use of LED lighting technology is increasingly being employed to improve passenger comfort inside today’s aircraft interiors. Mike Richardson discovers how these innovations are helping to keep passengers…
The software development challenge Qualified tools can cut software development costs, improve a company’s responsiveness and ensure high integrity for airborne software subject to DO-178B. Esterel Technologies’ safety manager, Jean-Louis Camus, analyses how the…
The weight is over! Mike Richardson discovers how ITT Interconnect Solutions is tipping the scales in favour of lightweighting aircraft by using carbon fibre composite connectors. Not unlike our own attempts to lose weight…
See the light From the cockpit to the cabin, LEDs are increasingly being used to illuminate the latest aircraft interiors. Mike Richardson discovers how they are helping design engineers tailor interior lighting solutions…
