Mechanical, Production & Manufacturing

Will Human Soldiers Ever Trust Their Robot Comrades?

Editor’s note: This article is adapted from the author’s book War Virtually: The Quest to Automate Conflict, Militarize Data, and Predict the Future (University of California Press, published in paperback April 2024). The blistering late-afternoon wind ripped across Camp Taji, a sprawling U.S. military base just north of Baghdad. In…
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Empower Your Supply Chain

Xometry’s essential guide reveals the transformative power of artificial intelligence in supply chain optimisation. It lifts the lid on how machine learning, natural language processing, and big data, can streamline procurement and enhance operations efficiency. The guide showcases applications across various sectors such as healthcare, construction, retail, and more, offering…
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White Paper: Over the Horizon Radar

This white paper examines the contrasts between traditional line of sight (LoS) radar and over-the-horizon (OTH) HF radar, driven by emerging threats like hypersonic missiles. It delves into HF propagation principles, interference sources, and operational OTH radar like ROTHR and JORN, while also addressing challenges in research, development, testing, and…
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Unlock the Future of Autonomous Drones with Innovative Secure Runtime Assurance (SRTA)

The paper delves into the significance of Secure Runtime Assurance (SRTA) for the operational integrity and safety of autonomous robotics groups, with a focus on drones. It presents a comprehensive view of how SRTA has evolved from traditional runtime assurance methods to address the dynamic and complex nature of autonomous…
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Spacer Cable Systems Reduce ROW, Increase Reliability, and Improve Power Quality

The paper discusses the challenges of building collection systems for utility-scale wind farms. It introduces Aerial Spacer Cable and compares it to other options for collection systems, including bare wire, underground cable, and tree wire. Topics reviewed are conductor clashing, Right-of-Way issues, topography, multiple circuits, power quality, and fiber optics.
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