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HTS Tape Manufacturers Scale Up for Magnetic Tokamak Growth for Fusion Energy 

November 16, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on HTS Tape Manufacturers Scale Up for Magnetic Tokamak Growth for Fusion Energy 

The prospect of carbon-free energy from fusion has accelerated the development of tokamaks in recent years, driving the demand for high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tape, the technology at the heart of the extremely strong electromagnets used to confine plasma in magnetic-confinement fusion reactors. Now, manufacturers of HTS tape, notably Faraday Factory and Fujikara, both located in Japan, are ramping up their production capabilities and deliveries as the global demand for HTS tape is expected to grow tenfold in the next five years. Lasers from Coherent Corp. are playing a key role.  […]

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Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

October 23, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Military Drone Deploys Hefty Payload at NATO Exercise 

BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics recently demonstrated the capabilities of their electric-power heavy-lift drone during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate the latest maritime technologies across allied forces. Powered by multiple permanent-magnet electric-motor propulsion systems, the T-600 uncrewed air system (UAS) is a demonstrator aircraft that is capable of vertical take-off and landing, can carry a payload of 200kg and can travel at up to 140km/h.  […]

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Will you be joining thousands of space professionals at Europe’s largest B2B event for the space industry?

October 19, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Will you be joining thousands of space professionals at Europe’s largest B2B event for the space industry?

Your free pass to #SpaceTechExpoEurope includes: 650+ exhibitors from 40+ countries 150+ expert speakers across 3 conference stages Bespoke service to pre-book business meetings Networking reception with complimentary drinks and canapes Find out more and […]

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Hall-Effect Thrusters from Busek to Propel Artemis Gateway 

September 19, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hall-Effect Thrusters from Busek to Propel Artemis Gateway 

As space missions probe deeper and last longer, electrified propulsion systems powered by Hall-effect thrusters are proving their mettle. One company leading the way is Busek, a pioneer in Hall-Effect technology for aerospace whose thrusters will be aboard NASA Artemis missions seeking the return of humans to the moon. […]

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Hall-effect Thrusters Highlight Magnetic Technologies at SpaceTech Expo-Europe 

August 14, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Hall-effect Thrusters Highlight Magnetic Technologies at SpaceTech Expo-Europe 

Always a showcase for cutting-edge technology in aerospace progress, SpaceTech Expo-Europe will have an assortment of magnetics-based solutions on display when it opens in Bremen, Germany on November 14. Advancements in propulsion using Hall-effect thrusters for microsatellites, magnetometry and component designs will be among the solutions exhibited. ExoTerra, Enpulsion and Thermocoax are among the companies involved in Hall-effect thrusters. Other exhibitors involved in magnetic technologies include Bartington Instruments, Pfeiffer Vacuum, Stirling Cryogenics, plus numerous others. Magnetics Magazine is a long-time media partner of the event.

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Lilium Raises $292 Million for Breakthrough eVTOL Jet Powered by Innovative Electric Motors 

July 24, 2023 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Lilium Raises $292 Million for Breakthrough eVTOL Jet Powered by Innovative Electric Motors 

Lilium NV, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, announced that it has successfully arranged a capital raise for a total amount of $192 million, bringing its total raise for the year to nearly $300 million. Innovative electric motors power the craft, and Swedish bearing manufacturer SKF is one of the German aircraft company’s key suppliers. […]