Drones & Unmanned Systems Key Commercial Drone Developments and Lessons from 2020 David WhitakerApril 1, 2024November 26, 20250 The commercial drone industry entered 2020 uniquely positioned to adapt to the operational and logistical challenges posed by COVID-19. With…
Engineering Policy & Innovation Ethics Engineering Circularity: Ten Brands Redefining Waste in 2020 Jonathan BarrettJune 6, 2023November 26, 20250 In 2020, while global supply chains strained under the pandemic and consumer behavior shifted dramatically, several major brands advanced ambitious…
Materials & Manufacturing Breakthroughs and Trends in 3D Printing During 2020 Thomas CaldwellMay 16, 2023November 26, 20250 The year 2020 marked a significant expansion in the scope and capabilities of 3D printing, with notable advances in hardware,…
Aerospace & Spaceflight 2020’s Milestones Propel Space Exploration Forward David WhitakerAugust 10, 2021November 26, 20250 In a year marked by global disruption, space exploration delivered a series of achievements that underscored both technological resilience and…
Drones & Unmanned Systems Parrot ANAFI Drones Navigate EU Regulatory Shift David WhitakerJanuary 21, 2021November 26, 20250 As the European Union’s new drone regulations came into force in January 2021, Parrot moved to reassure operators of its…
Mechanical Design & Robotics Securing Industrial Robots Amid Industry 4.0 Demands Jonathan BarrettJanuary 14, 2021November 26, 20250 Over the past decade, industrial robots have evolved from specialized, hard-to-program machines into adaptable, software-driven assets at the core of…
Materials & Manufacturing 2020’s Defining Year for 3D Printing Innovation Thomas CaldwellDecember 31, 2020November 26, 20250 The year 2020 marked a pivotal chapter in additive manufacturing, characterized by groundbreaking launches, transformative applications, and a global pandemic…
Aerospace & Spaceflight SpaceX Closes 2020 With Classified NRO Launch David WhitakerDecember 18, 2020November 26, 20250 SpaceX concluded a year of intensive launch activity with the successful deployment of a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance…
Drones & Unmanned Systems Epirus Secures $70M to Advance Counter-Drone Tech David WhitakerDecember 17, 2020November 26, 20250 Epirus, a young defense technology company specializing in counter-drone systems, has secured $70 million in new funding aimed at accelerating…