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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

This invention provides a method for creating:  ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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. ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

The product has the following main characteristics: ...

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

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

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

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