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Advances in High-Current Capacitor Technology With Film Capacitors

The film capacitor series from Electrocube is designed for high-power inverter applications in military deployments.

Beaming Down: Capturing Solar Power From Space

It might be time to think more seriously about beaming solar energy from orbiting power stations. Several organizations are already working on the…

Heat Studies in Space Can Yield Earth-Bound Benefits

Microgravity laboratories in the International Space Station are being used to understand the basic science of heat transfer and how it can improve…

Next-Gen AC-DC Power Supplies Handle High Wattage for Heavy Use

New AC-DC power supplies released by Traco, Powerbox, and Advanced Energy address power needs for applications ranging from 130 W to 1800 W for…

Powering the Red Planet: Solar Energy Innovations for Mars Exploration

Can Solid Stored Hydrogen Fuel Free Drones From Combustion Engines?

Although drones offer flexibility and precision for industrial applications, current battery power options limit their range, and combustion…

Beam Me Up: Using Plasma To Cool Electronics in Space

Researchers have discovered a way to cool spacecraft electronics using a cooling effect caused by high-energy plasmas.

Innovations in Satellite Testing and Particle Acceleration

A look at recent advancements in power technology, from the UK's largest satellite test chamber to the cutting-edge Scorpius particle…

Microgrid in a Box Provides Renewable Backup Power for Rural Areas

Engineers demonstrate a renewable energy-based mobile backup power system at a hydropower plant in rural Idaho. 

NASA’s Sulfur Selenium Solid-State Battery Promising for Electric Aviation

NASA’s commitment to sustainable aviation continues with a prototype battery that boasts 500 watt-hours per kilogram energy density. 

Nuclear Fusion Engine Designed to Speed Space Flight Starts Construction

British aerospace startup Pulsar Fusion aims to speed up space travel with its fusion-powered rocket engine, which recently started construction in…

GM to Build Energy Storage Prototype for DOD

As part of a new defense contract, General Motors will develop an advanced energy storage prototype to power mission-critical equipment in tactical…

Delivery Drones Bring Spare Parts to Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Swiss drone company RigiTech unveils an autonomous drone system with precision target capabilities to drop parts to offshore wind turbines miles…

Raspberry Pi’s Rise Into Space

The revolutionary microcomputer has become a favorite for CubeSats and monitoring sensors.

The Genesis of GeneSiC and the Future of Silicon Carbide

This article will examine GeneSiC MOSFETs and Schottky MPS diodes stretching from 650 V to 6.5 kV.

Airbus, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on SiC/GaN Aircraft Electrification Initiatives

Airbus and STMicroelectronics will collaborate on research and development initiatives designed to create more efficient, lighter-weight power…

From Drones to Augmented Reality: Exciting New Tech Trends for July 4th

Traditional fireworks and new technologies light up the sky in the annual celebration of independence. Here, discover how fireworks are made and…

1MW Motor Innovation: MIT Engineers Develop Solution for Electric Aviation Challenges

Moving an aircraft through the air takes a lot of power—engineers at MIT are developing an electric motor that might be able to do the job.