BAE Systems to manufacture upgraded electronic warfare suites for F-35
BAE Systems has received a $491 million contract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare suites for the Block 4 version of the F-35 fighter, adding to the 1,200 F-35 EW systems it has delivered to date, the company announced Monday.Â
Ford calls back more than 400,000 Escape and Mercury Mariner SUVs for fuel leaks
Ford has ordered a trio of recalls affecting more than 400,300 SUVs in the United States, Canada, Mexico and in federalised territories.
The company has...
Rockwell Automation named one of the most ethical companies in the world
The Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has announced the 2015 World’s Most Ethical Companies,...
Hypersonix granted US patent for SPARTAN scramjet
Aerospace company Hypersonix has been awarded a US patent for technology used in its SPARTAN scramjet design, which will power its in-development hypersonic ‘spaceplanes.’
Volkswagen reaches 4.3bn settlements with US Government
Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with the US Government to resolve criminal and federal environmental and other civil claims against the company relating...
MIT engineers develop first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine for satellites
MIT researchers have developed their first fully 3D-printed electrospray engine, a breakthrough that could make satellite propulsion more accessible and cost-effective.Â
GM acquires Cruise Automation to accelerate development of autonomous vehicle technology
General Motors (GM) has announced the acquisition of Cruise Automation, a San Francisco-based software company that develops autonomous-vehicle technology.
The move is consistent with GM’s...
GE Renewable Energy to open a new blade manufacturing facility in the UK
GE Renewable Energy has unveiled plans to open a new blade manufacturing facility in Teesside in the North East of England.
The plant will be...
Samsung and MakerBot team up to bring 3D printers to Europe’s classrooms
As part of its digital skills programme, Samsung has partnered with 3D printing industry giant MakerBot to equip Europe’s schools, colleges and museums with...
3D Systems wins contracts to develop advanced aerospace and defence 3D printing manufacturing capabilities
3D Systems has announced that it has been awarded two contracts to develop aerospace and defence 3D printing manufacturing capabilities.
Valued at over $1 million,...