One of the current trends is for the use of drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in a number of civil and commercial scenarios. ...

In order to optimize the collection of solar energy many initiatives are considering the use of solar concentrators. ...

Mobility-1, closed kinematic chain motion structures are ubiquitous; they occur in such terrestrial consumer products as display stands, pushchairs, t ...

The technology offered includes DGMs that take into consideration all of the important components appearing in the environment of a device during func ...

A compact and rugged FTIR spectrometer based on a unique configuration of common-path interferometer that uses no moving parts. ...

Satellites use deployment mechanisms to position their payloads and propulsion systems. ...

The technology Physiotrack associates real time physiological data and external environmental data (temperature, pressure, type of terrain) in order t ...

In magnetic gears, the traditional load- and friction-bearing elements are replaced by preferably strong permanent magnets to transmit energy. ...

The Italian company based in Pisa offers machine vision solutions combining traditional vision and spectral vision in the form of hyperspectral vision ...

The International Berthing and Docking Mechanism (IBDM) is the European androgynous low impact docking mechanism that is capable of docking and berthi ...

This technology describes a method and a computer software product with which antennas are designed. ...

OMOS technology was developed within the EU 7th FP Space project SHEE where in addition to Czech researchers, experts from France, Austria, Belgium an ...

MUST (Mission Utility & Support Tools) is a system at ESA?s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) that provides high-performance access to ...

The spacecraft life cycle is complex and affected by many important factors. ...

The Regenerative Fuel Cell System (RFCS) uses hydrogen and oxygen to generate power in an electrochemical reaction within a fuel cell, pro ...

A Fourier transform hyperspectral imaging device has been developed with dimensions 500x250x150mm. Currently it is designed as an add-on module for cl ...

Technical Ceramic materials like SiC and AlN are difficult to process. The process steps are time-consuming and expensive. ...

The RRV-Rapid Reaction Valve was developed originally to control gas jets for orbiting satellites. ...

In the field of satellite navigation, a position of an object, which can be a stationary object or a moving object, is determined using radio signals ...

The CMOS image sensor (CIS) was developed for space-borne applications and subsequently selected as the baseline sensor on the JANUS optical camera fo ...

The small sized ALPHIE (see Fig. 1) is a low budget, compact plasma engine. Its electrical system is rather simple and based only on three DC power su ...

The proposed technology is a promising energy harvesting method that has a simple working mechanism. ...

Pre-preg grid-stiffened and lattice structures produced from continuous fibre tows exhibit lower mass and manufacturing costs compared to conventional ...

PhySPACE™ stepper motors are cost-efficient, clean and reliable even within extreme environments. ...

The Italian company, owner of the technology herein proposed, designs and manufactures high reliability hardware and software for space applications. ...

The Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) is an innovative actuator that offers high performance and flexibility in a cost-competitive device and was originally ...

The PPP-WIZARD demonstrator is a 'proof of concept' of the zero-difference ambiguity resolution method developed in the orbit determination serv ...

Cork composites are used where lightweight, thermal insulation and damping/acoustic management is needed, the ability to agglomerate cork with a numbe ...

The optical bench interferometer is a compact, rugged, optical assembly that is currently being used to detect gravitational waves as part of ESA's hu ...

This sensor was engineered by a Belgium company boasting a wide-ranging expertise in the field of vision and optical metrology. ...

- The adhesive is a two component epoxy based system modified by tailor designed nanostructures and containing non-toxic blowing agent. Curable by ami ...

The Institution has been involved in national funded projects focused in space, aeronautics and automotive applications and has a dedicated team to de ...

The algorithm was originally developed as a method for selecting the best landing site for spacecraft, based on criteria such as terrain texture ...

Miniaturized thermal radiation sources are important for miniaturized optical instruments, such as micro spectrometer. ...

The Sentixi platform consists of the following software modules: ...

A multi-partner consortium led by Tecnalia and funded under the EC FP7 Space programme (reference: 262749) has developed ceramic composite based ...

The development of self-correcting, adaptive systems is receiving more and more attention in modern industrial research. ...

SGF, following the order of Max-Planck-Institute, extraterrestrische Physik has designed the Command and Data Management Subsystem of the Rosetta Land ...

With the increasing complexity of switched embedded networks and the growth in the quantity of data being exchanged, making the right design dec ...

Plasma sources have been in development at the Space Systems Institute (IRS) of Stuttgart University for decades. ...

Developed by the French aerospace engineering school ISAE and based on a new "on-the-fly encoding" approach, TETRYS offers a novel reliability m ...

The pulse wave, often taken on carotid level, allows, if analyzed, information gathering over key indicators linked to diastolic and systolic pressure ...

The hydrogen sensor is a system originally dedicated for space applications particularly suitable for measurements below 1.000 ppm H2. ...

Researchers at the Open University have developed a small, high-precision valve that is ideal for high-pressure, high-value applications. ...

PPS Flex is a Hall thruster: Xenon is injected through a cavity and is ionized by a strong electromagnetic field. It is therefore accelerated, which c ...

The piezo foil technique allows the design of extremely flexible and thin sensors as well as actuators, which may be placed on 3D-contured surfaces or ...

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Autonomy-enabling technologies play a major role especially in dynamic systems where Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costs are significant (Fig. ...

The Internet of Things relies on Ethernet networks and related IEEE standards which enable near real-time connectivity for control processes. TTP sol ...

This pressure transducer is based on silicon capacitive MEMS technology to fit harsh environments applications. ...

Algorithms play an important role in scientific, engineering, production and even financial contexts. Yet their practical use is sometimes limited by ...

Boostec has developed an innovative polycrystalline technical ceramic of alpha SiC type, obtained by pressureless sintering. ...

In the framework of the Rosetta mission (2004-2016), the purpose of the CONSERT experiment is to determine the mean dielectric properties of the nucle ...

An International Organisation is offering the technology for a panel structure for deployment which was originally developed for space radars. ...

The performance of embedded instruments within satellites, such as optic sensors can be greatly reduced by molecular contamination (fog and OCVs). ...

The Italian SME is developing innovative Event Data Recorder (Black Box) to be applied on-board terrestrial and naval vehicles in order to real-time m ...

The software solution herein proposed provides full front-end functionalities (TeleMetry / TeleCommand, power and custom analogical links) for Integra ...

The basic problem to remove gases or gaseous pollution by suction is the weak suction velocity in the free space. This velocity decreases proportional ...

Congestion is a major problem in many highways and multilane roads nearby major cities in Europe and worldwide. ...

Space BIT is a tool that manipulates very big SAR and hyperspectral images together with image streams (live videos from e.g. drones) in real-time. ...

Bluestone offers more effective image data downlinking from Earth imaging satellites to ground receiving stations. ...

AMALFI provides industry with a versatile quality control platform whichs handle heterogeneous systems. ...

The Institution has a thermoplastic stamping cell with an Automated 2D Unidirectional Layup machine that is able to manufacture blanks made of tapes w ...

The research organization offers to co-develop the existing 2 GHz bandwidth prototype toward the desired application in the area of SDR, cognitive rad ...

A waveguide filter is an electronic filter that allows signals of certain frequencies to pass through while rejecting signals of other frequencies ...

A new method for the optimising and utilising Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) has been developed for space applications. ...

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is an emerging technology that is proving to be very effective in the integrity management of civil and industrial ...

The proposed technology, developed in the frame of a co-founded Piedmont regional program (namely VerdePiezo), concerns the production of an autonomou ...

The problem: ...

In the context of an ESA project with the aim of studying instruments for the Sentinel mission, an Italian Research Centre developed innovative optica ...

The Italian donor is proposing small size metallic sensor units (typically 15-30 mm in diameter) provided with high-frequency temperature and/or press ...

An Italian company developed a deposition method for high performing coatings on components with complex geometries by application of the Plasma Spray ...

Modern production techniques have been applied to the development of a hydrogen sensor system, which is particularly suitable for measurements between ...

The feed chains are strategic components for satellite antennas. Currently there is a trend for multiple beam coverage, which requires more feed chain ...

An uncured thermosetting resin matrix significantly influences many different composite properties. ...

Repetitive physical exercise sessions are part of the everyday life of astronauts living in the International Space Station. ...

An International organization is offering a technology based on a mechanically reconfigurable reflector adapted for reflecting radio frequency waves i ...

The Dutch company develops and manufactures cool gas generators for fire suppression. These systems do not contain a pressurized gas. Instead, the gas ...

Raman spectroscopy is a well-known technique to detect the molecular structure of a sample under investigation. The technique is based on the inelasti ...

Ink-jet printing is a very widespread method used everywhere to transfer computer data to paper or transparencies. ...

All industrial boilers, kilns and furnaces used for heating water, calcination, smelting and metal refinement are internally lined with a layer of hig ...

KETTY (Knowledge Extraction from TelemeTrY) is a software tool that is designed for the detection of novel behaviour in spacecraft telemetry data with ...

The method uses low electric current (0.5A to 2A) and delivers powerful opposing magnetic fields inside a module using the ?Coronal Architecture ...

A Finnish company that provides tools & services for R&D in telecommunication networks has developed a Satellite Network Simulator. ...

The device allows prompt and timely evaluation of the functionality of the brachial artery endothelium and, consequently, of the coronary circul ...

A UK based SME has taken human models for astronaut exposure to cosmic radiation and developed them to analyse and predict the absorption of electroma ...

The Random Positioning Machine (RPM) of the Dutch company simulates micro-gravity. ...

MARS, the proposed 3-axis lightweight platform, constitutes the first step toward a fully multipurpose robotic platform: the non-space technology/mark ...

Three thermo-optical coatings have been developed by ENBIO for space applications:   SolarBlack – selected as the baseline for the main heatshield ...

The Belgian research institute imec, with extensive expertise in nanoelectronics, developed dedicated platforms for designing radiation-hardened appli ...

Within the world of embedded systems, a technology shift is happening towards smart and connected low power multi-processor electronics systems on chi ...

When testing objects, instruments or processes in vacuum conditions, various sub-systems are involved to create the testing environment: pumps, turbo- ...

Sensors used in Multispectral and Hyperspectral imaging capture the spectral fingerprint of an object, thus providing a unique spectral signature enab ...

The fractal resampling takes the original time series data samples and produces a set of fewer samples, not necessarily at regular intervals, th ...

High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane fuel cells are the best candidate for replacing alkaline fuel cells. ...

The platform jointly exploits several space-based technologies for efficient maritime surveillance: ...

Aerospace - Design for interior noise in commercial, executive and military aircraft, Define random vibration, acoustics and shock environments and se ...

ZERODUR® glass ceramic is an inorganic, non-porous glass ceramic and has a completely non-directional, isotropic structure. ...

EATOPS commercializes its dynamic alarm recognition module. The technology was developed in 2007 and now complies with international regulations publi ...

Chronoflash is a hand held optical time stamping device developed by CNES (the French Space Agency) in order to correlate photometric data registered ...

Vantablack is a thin film of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) directly 'grown' on the surface of a substrate (or object) in a reactor chamber. ...

An Italian SME has developed a system able to meet the increased telecommunication needs both in data management (available mass memory) and in data t ...

Executing Simulation Driven Product Development typically includes performing parametric studies (i.e., multi-configuration studies, sensitivity studi ...

High-performance ceramics possess exceptional mechanical properties in many respects. ...

An International Organisation is offering a technology for navigation systems that use pseudo-random noise (PRN) sequences as spreading codes. ...

RAMSES (Refinement of AADL Models for Synthesis of Embedded Systems) is a model transformation and code generation tool that produces C co ...

Cooperative sensors consist of autonomous units working in concert to measure physiological signals requiring distant sensing points, such as fo ...

BAPS active preload devices remove the compromise between surviving extreme loading and maximising performance/life under benign conditions.  The tec ...

Air quality control in spacecraft has been a concern since space travel began. ...

The Dutch company is an independent establishment of an international aerospace concern. ...

The real time emulation platform SNEP has been developed by an Italian research organisation to support the design of solutions based on network param ...

The need to reduce space missions’ costs has led to the design of Reusable Spatial Vehicle (RLV), capable of performing a large number of missions w ...

During the launch phases, the separation of stages and the launcher’s fairing is activated by systems based on pyrotechnic cuts. ...

By means of the powder metallurgical process which involves spray compaction, the high-alloy smelter solidifies extremely quickly. ...

A process involving different micro-fabrication steps has been engineered to manufacture grid-supported thin film optical transmission filters dedicat ...

The Internet has in recent years become increasingly important and taken way into almost every household. ...

Various different solar concentrator systems based on the use of cylindrical parabolic mirrors (one axis) or spherical (two axes) have been deve ...

The electrolyser assembly offered was developed by the research team in the framework of the construction and testing of a High-Pressure PEM Electroly ...

The piezo foil technique allows the design of extremely flexible and thin sensors as well as actuators, which may be placed on 3D-contoured surfaces o ...

This habitat technology has utility characteristics of a real house but very good portability. ...

This microscope was engineered by a Belgium company boasting a wide-ranging expertise in the field of vision and optical metrology. ...

Thermoelectric Coolers (TEC) is a no-moving-parts solution. ...

The technology on offer is a Flexible Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (ED XRF) working prototype to be further developed for any industrial appli ...

Cold cathodes based on carbon NanoTubes (CNT) can be divided in 2 main classes, single-walled (SWCNT) and multi-walled (MWCNT). ...

The advanced technical ceramics aluminium oxide (Al2O3) is the most well known and cost effective ceramic material. ...

The strong trend to miniaturization during the last years has allowed significant cost savings in the nanosatellite market. ...

A microalgae photobioreactor (PBR) consists in a closed bioreactor employed for growing and harvesting photoautotrophic algae species. ...

The original technique of recursive simulation modelling appears well adapted to the resolution of certain problems of discrete states systems, ...

Micro-ARES is an electric field sensor that was developed for the ExoMars mission in order to observe: ...

A new type of “Self Lubricating Polymer Matrix Composites (SLPMC)” was developed. These composites typically consist of a polymeric matrix (e.g. ...

The technology described here is part of a sub-project of the ERAS project (www.erasproject.org ) named V-ERAS (Virtual – Eras) . ...

Electrically Coupled Angular Encoder for Long Life Mechanisms: Contract number 4000104613/12/NL/AD under the Artes 5.2 program for the European ...

Albatros (Automated Listing, Budgeting And Tracing RepOSitory) is a concept and implementation invented in 2004 by Delta-Utec. ...

The hyperspectral camera can be mounted on a variety of small remotely piloted aircraft (rotary or fixed wing) and monitors hundreds of ha in a single ...

Our technology creates a direct vibration on two platforms. These platforms can also be tilted independently for proprioceptive training. ...

In some cases, the observation of galaxies requires a spectral bandpass from 1100nm to 1457nm with a spectral dispersion coefficient around 500. ...

For the SLSTR instrument (Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer) of the Sentinel 3 satellite, infrared detector arrays were developed for six di ...

As it is well-known, heat generation is a major issue in any electronic systems or devices, and thermal management strategies trend to mitigate their ...

This Laser class 4 comprises • Diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser: made by pumping a solid gain medium such as a crystal with a laser diode • M ...

Principle: Two identical waveguides opposed and superposed, consisting of a stack of layers of different materials having different indices (die ...

Fibre composite pressure tanks are increasingly used in space flight due to their high capacity for pressure retaining and their lightweight design. ...

This technology, initially developed for space missions, overcomes the two major issues faced by Mass Spectrometers – size and price. ...

The regulations applicable during the examination of a part or object using a portable ionising radiation emitting apparatus demand cordoning off of t ...

The leak rates and required number of containment levels commonly specified in space project depends on the toxicity of the substance to be contained. ...

This technology provider has created a true colour X-ray photon counting technology aimed at the highest possible scalability and manufacturabil ...

Hyper-spectral camera systems combine imaging and spectroscopy in a single device, which includes large data set processing. ...

In the field of for hydraulics and pneumatics, about 30 million cylinders are equipped with externally mounted magnetic inductive sensors to determine ...

The combination of a metallic matrix (e.g. ...

Non-destructive inspection (NDI) allows users to ‘see’ inside a material or component in order to check for defects. ...

Once they are assembled, satellites must undergo an acoustic fatigue test to guarantee that they will support the very high noise levels generated dur ...

The ECOmonitor is a tool to measure the correlation between algal fluorescence and a clean environment. ...

This invention provides a method for creating:  ...

Electrolyzers ...

Since 2005 the technology provider is investigating the electromagnetic influence in the presence of CFRP (e.g. under contract to ESA) in collaboratio ...

In the framework of the Exomars project, an Italian engineering consultancy company performed the design, development and integration of software comp ...

As part of a national ESA development programme,  the open-pore CFRP honeycomb named CCORE was developed. ...

Zaptec develops and manufactures extremely compact, efficient and lightweight switch mode power supplies. ...

A highly specialized technological SME company from Greece has developed a methodology and has established in-house the related processing pilot ...

The Sky Light Sensor is a low-consumption wireless sensor based on a new patented detection technology. ...

Batteries do not scale well if large amounts of energy (MWhrs) have to be stored at tens of kW performance. ...

The fibre-coupled sensor head is extremely compact (1 mm diameter x 1 cm long) and comprises a fused taper onto a single-mode fibre, a partially refle ...

Different type of images captured by various sensors were used for analyzing the temporal changes in landscape. ...

The development of novelty detection tools is a result of extensive research in data mining techniques that are useful for the health monitoring of sp ...

An Italian SME is presently developing a new bearing technology (patent pending), conventionally referred to as the Liquid Pocket Slider (LPS), ...

The IDE3380is a general-purpose integrated circuit (IC) for the readout of photon detectors, such as photomultiplier tubes (PMTs), silicon photomultip ...

A Belgian university research group frequently collaborating with ESA/NASA with a large body of knowledge in data processing algorithms, classificatio ...

A Finnish company has developed a new image sensor technology based on patented MIG (Modified Internal Gate) pixel architecture that increases sensiti ...

The incorporation of grapheme based filters into glass, ceramic or glass-ceramic materials improve their thermal and electrical performance. ...

The technology is based on a combination of RFID and piezo actuation and sensing technology. ...

The developed rechargeable lithium-ion cell is capable of operating and charging at -40oC, delivering around 150 Wh/kg, at this low temperature, where ...

SARGO is a system for probing water characteristics through the analysis of signals reflected from the water surface. ...

The system is based on a blown powder (alternatively a wire feed process) in combination with a plasma transferred arc source. ...

In the field of antenna engineering it is well known that most commonly, the generation of directive beams implies using antennas with large electric ...

The Institution has the facilities and experience required to develop modified resin systems that can provide multifunctional characteristics, based o ...

This monitor allows for fast and accurate measurements of a radiation environment with a single instrument. ...

In densely populated areas and in farms, the purification of domestic waste water or animal excreta is an exceptionally costly and time-consuming proc ...

DURNI-COAT® is a process for the functional coating of metals, where the properties of the protective layer range from chemical resistance, dimension ...

The fibre reinforced preceramics herein proposed have synthetic characters until 500°C and pseudo synthetic characters until 3000°C (Vacuum). ...

The invention is a cooling device component that is highly stable thermally and incorporates a passage for conducting coolant. ...

In flow-forming, a cylindrical preform is fitted over a mandrel. ...

The TruePLM solution has been designed to provide maximum capabilities to companies executing concurrent engineering strategies. The system allows use ...

Today, mainly polymer-based composites are available for space applications; they can be used up to 250 degrees Celsius . ...

The micro-laser rangefinder accurately measures distance. ...

The product is the primary radiofrequency unit of a satellite receiver, usually placed in the focal point of a parabolic antenna. ...

Vibrations play a critical role in machine limitations, starting from the conventional limitations of machine performances (e.g. ...

The human-like robot hand uses 129 sensors to provide both force sensing and joint position sensing. ...

In order to meet accuracy and autonomy requirements of future planetary exploration missions, NGC provides state-of-the-art image processing software ...

The basic problem in removing gases or gaseous pollution by suction is the weak suction velocity in free space. ...

The product has the following main characteristics: ...

Urban environments have rich GNSS reflected signals from buildings, trees, bridges and other objects multipath) which can contaminate Code ...

The Cryogenic Submicron Linear Actuator (CSA) is a medium range (±5 mm) submicron resolution linear actuator suitable to be used at cryogenic tempera ...

Today’s electronic telecommunication systems are presenting more and more functionalities which consequently make the electronics architectures bulk ...

The Phase-shifting Schlieren method presented here combines the classical optical Schlieren method with fringe phase-shifting methods from interferome ...

The Data Hub Service (DHuS) is designed to provide ESA and GMES users with a distributable service of mirror archives and dissemination means for EO p ...

The high-temperature C-type thermocouple was developed for monitoring the outer skin temperature of a spacecraft during re-entry. ...

The PT-50 plasma torch is relying on the donor know-how and technologies in the Electric Propulsion sector. In particular, the plasma torch is a scale ...

The CMOS image detector offered here can store a time value (to 10 nanosecond accuracy) each time the sensor output signal amplitude surpasses a ...

- The adhesive is a one component encapsulated and/or latent form of epoxy based syntactic foam system modified by tailor designed nanostructures. ...

In Resin Transfer Molding process two chemical components (resin and curing agent) are mixed and injected in a closed mould containing a fiber dry pre ...

An Austrian publicly owned research company has developed 3D measurement and surface inspection solutions for a wide range of applications, rang ...

μ-TR™ is originally designed for thermal regulation applications on satellites and typical applications are for removing of excess heat from high p ...

Shape memory alloys (SMA) are recognized as reliable and e¬fficient materials that can be used particularly to design actuators or customized systems ...

PULSEAR is a fully integrated heartﾪ-rate measurement system located in a headphone. ...

Aerospace, automotive, industry, defense, telecommunications are some of the areas posing new challenges to the software industry in term of high avai ...

Originally, the RRV-Rapid Reaction Valve was developed as a control jet for orbiting satellites. ...

The Cryogenic Nanometric Translation Unit (CTU) is a low range (±1 mm) high resolution (<50 nm) translation unit to be used at cryogenic temperatu ...

During the period 2011-2013, BIOSMHARS aimed at developing, calibrating and validating a mathematical model to predict the transportation of bio-aeros ...

ESTL's MoS2 films exhibit ultra-low friction properties in vacuum and inert environments, both in cryogenic and high temperatu ...

In the fusion domain tungsten layers are required as toppings for ferritic/martensitic steel material on the blanket or the divertor in a fusion react ...

PIUME (Portable Independent Utilities and Modules for Extreme conditions) stems from the donor experience and heritage in human spaceflight systems an ...

A highly specialized technological SME company from Greece has developed a methodology and has established in-house the related processing pilot line ...

PhotoVoltaic (PV) modules on satellites need to be applied on adhesive surfaces made of Kapton. ...

The Hall Effect (HE) is widely used for electric propulsion in space since the ’60 of the last century, thanks to the former Soviet Union missions. ...

Radiation hard technology is not often used outside of space applications. ...

D-Orbit Electro-Explosive System (EES) was developed by D-Orbit in the scope of D-SAT mission. ...

The offer consists of Finite Elements Method (FEM) analyses that allow an accurate prediction of the performance of materials under quasi-stationary a ...

The Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) is a new class of hypersonic propulsion system that relies on an ultra-lightweight heat exchanger t ...

During the launch phases, the separation of stages and the launcher’s fairing is activated by systems based on pyrotechnic cuts. ...

Metal-matrix composites (MMCs) consist of a metal matrix reinforced with a fibre or particulate of a ceramic material. ...

A software tool has been developed that allows for systematic analysis of bolted joints that are under various levels of stress. The software contain ...