As the defence and aerospace industries increasingly use hybrid and electric engines for ground vehicles and aircraft, they are demanding three-phase power or redundancy lines to serve as a reliable backup. To rise to this challenge, Smiths Interconnect has launched its five-pole HBB series, featuring all the benefits of the hyperboloid contacts and the quick-latch …

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Decarbonising the steel industry and making it more sustainable in the face of global CO2 emissions’ reductions legislation has been a challenge and, as SSAB has demonstrated, it is more than up to it. In the manner of responsible companies around the world, SSAB has been driving its business towards meeting internationally recognised sustainability and …

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The Excellence Awards & Rankings celebrate the greatest achievements and innovations in the industry. The programme provides a platform to recognise the people and companies that are driving change. Our programme is designed to highlight excellence within the sector by looking at a range of corporate activities including deals, business projects and company initiatives, both internal and …

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Optical interconnectivity has had a significant impact on the defense industry. Not only does it allow greater amounts of data to be passed over longer distances, but it also minimizes SWaP (size, weight, and power) relative to copper alternatives. In fact, cabling weight can be reduced by more than 90% and carry high-speed data 15 …

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Whether you have exact designs and specifications for your complex harness or are looking for a partner that can provide expert advice and guidance, Omnetics’s experienced engineers can provide a solution. Quickly. The first step Omnetics’s engineers take is to have an in-depth conversation with the customer regarding their complex harness needs, its applications in …

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From military aircraft to radar applications to satellite communication links, we rely on cable assemblies to transmit signals between multiple devices, internally in a single device, or as part of testing processes. The defence industry involves working in adverse environments, so it demands ruggedness and reliability from its equipment. Cable assemblies must be able to …

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In addition to High Strength Steel products offered to the heavy industry and large machinery industries, the SSAB portfolio comprises high-end steel plates and other products that are custom designed for the building industry. The wide range of SSAB steels for construction applications is aligned with SSAB vision, calling for ‘Lighter Yet Stronger’ structures. Adopting …

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SmartBase provides a more centralised and digitised approach to scheduling, tasking, communications, and reporting for base support teams.

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The defense industry faces several unique challenges when it comes to connectivity, but it still demands reliability and efficiency in all applications, from communication, radar and electronic warfare to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Smiths Interconnect offers a comprehensive range of highly reliable, quality interconnect solutions that are proven to be effective even in the harshest …

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Companies need to ensure their business and strategic infrastructure is protected by a robust system of failsafe communications channels.

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