Commercial UAV Expo Announces 300+ Global Organizations Support for its Tenth Edition

PORTLAND, MAINE – USA, April 9, 2024 – Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced a massive list of more than 300 global supporting partners from 6 continents for the 2024 event, which will take place September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. “Esteemed organizations Read more about Commercial UAV Expo Announces 300+ Global Organizations Support for its Tenth Edition[…]

Navigating Smarter: AI-Powered Drone Flight Takes Off

Thanks to smart algorithms powered by artificial intelligence (AI), drones could one day pilot themselves — no humans needed — using visual landmarks to help them navigate from one point to another. That’s the aim of a two-year project led by University of Missouri researchers and supported by a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Read more about Navigating Smarter: AI-Powered Drone Flight Takes Off[…]

Next-Gen Defense: Exploring Self-Driving Cloaked Drones’ Integration in Modern Warfare

The idea of objects seamlessly disappearing, not just in controlled laboratory environments but also in real-world scenarios, has long captured the popular imagination. This concept epitomizes the trajectory of human civilization, from primitive camouflage techniques to the sophisticated metamaterial-based cloaks of today. Recently, this goal was further highlighted in Science, as one of the “125 questions: exploration Read more about Next-Gen Defense: Exploring Self-Driving Cloaked Drones’ Integration in Modern Warfare[…]

Space Age Manufacturing: Advancing Technologies for Europe’s Cosmic Endeavors

Min-Uh Ko and his team at Fraunhofer ILT have set their sights on nothing less than the successful future of the European space industry. Within the ENLIGHTEN (European iNitiative for Low cost, Innovative & Green High Thrust ENgine) project, the scientists are working on new technologies to lower the costs of space travel and bolster Read more about Space Age Manufacturing: Advancing Technologies for Europe’s Cosmic Endeavors[…]

Tapping into Safety: The Next Generation of Excavator Helmets

People who drive heavy construction machines are exposed to heavy vibrations almost continuously. Excavators, wheel loaders or bulldozers generate low-frequency vibrations that travel through the human body and can cause health problems over the long term, including impaired vision or damage to the spinal column and brain, for example. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Read more about Tapping into Safety: The Next Generation of Excavator Helmets[…]

EU will require a digital battery passport

Batteries are key to the transition to climate-friendly mobility and the widespread use of renewable energies. As crucial components of electric vehicles, they need to be produced and used sustainably and reincorporated into the material cycle easily. It is important to prolong the life cycle of the entire battery system as much as possible and Read more about EU will require a digital battery passport[…]

From Marshmallows to Hearts: A New Era in Haptic Technology

The perception of softness can be taken for granted, but it plays a crucial role in many actions and interactions – from judging the ripeness of an avocado to conducting a medical exam, or holding the hand of a loved one. But understanding and reproducing softness perception is challenging, because it involves so many sensory Read more about From Marshmallows to Hearts: A New Era in Haptic Technology[…]

Advancing Together EU and Japan Launch Dialogue on Cutting-Edge Materials

The EU and Japan will work together on developing new materials used in critical sectors of the economy. Cementing close collaboration in research and innovation, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Hiroki Matsuo, Vice-Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, Cabinet Office, announced the launch of the EU-Japan Enhanced Dialogue on Read more about Advancing Together EU and Japan Launch Dialogue on Cutting-Edge Materials[…]

Eco-Construction: Turning Residual Materials into High-Performance Solutions

Anyone who leaves their house now often finds themselves in the middle of noisy demolition or construction and building sites impact our everyday lives, especially in metropolitan areas. It is therefore not difficult to understand that the construction industry is one of the world’s largest consumers of natural resources. At the same time, the demolition Read more about Eco-Construction: Turning Residual Materials into High-Performance Solutions[…]

Five-Year Forecast: Your Career Aspirations

The question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is a common one in job interviews, particularly in assessing a candidate’s long-term career goals and aspirations. Here’s a deeper exploration of why employers ask this question and how candidates can respond effectively: Why Employers Ask: Assessing Ambition and Drive: Employers want to gauge a Read more about Five-Year Forecast: Your Career Aspirations[…]

Maximizing Innovation: The Crucial Role of Metrics and KPIs in Auditing

Innovation stands as a cornerstone for organizational growth and resilience in today’s dynamic business landscape. However, while fostering innovation is essential, effectively measuring its impact and success is equally imperative. This is where innovation metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) play a pivotal role. In this article, we delve into the significance of innovation metrics Read more about Maximizing Innovation: The Crucial Role of Metrics and KPIs in Auditing[…]