Qualification for spacecraft use is completed for each product and comprises sine and random vibration, mechanical shock and, where appropriate, RF power TVAC,
average power and multipaction, and critical power testing.
According to the company, WR51
waveguide products are tuneless and optimised to operate over broad assigned bands. They are provided with a standard clear passivation coating but can be supplied with low emissivity black paint finish if desired. Their design is optimised to maximise reliability, and to
minimise cost and application risks. There are a number of benefits:
Broadband requiring few part options to address the allocated frequency range Temperature stable, broadband and multipaction free waveguide isolators, circulators and terminations
Mechanical variants (circulation, flange detail, etc) available on request Sample data and test reports available to assist the design and qualification process.
Baltic3D has selected Laser Sintering (LS) technology from EOS among
other powder bed solutions, considering the achievements EOS has demonstrated with its technology and materials for aerospace applications. Meanwhile Etihad Engineering, as an industry leader implementing additive manufacturing (AM) technologies in aerospace applications, will be supporting the joint R&D efforts by conducting flammability testing and providing its engineering analysis and reports, as feedback on the designs and prototypes produced within the project. As part of the project, Baltic3D will print over 2,000 material coupons
in LS technology, using the EOS P 396 machine. These material samples will be tested at the Etihad Engineering Flammability Laboratory in Abu Dhabi, in accordance with aviation standards, including FST, heat release tests. It will be followed by creating several prototypes for aircraft interior part designs using LS technology. Markus Glasser, senior vice president EMEA at EOS, said: “Baltic3D
intends to increase the access of 3D printing know-how and test results to make adoption of industrial 3D printing faster and easier for any aviation company. We share the same mindset as both of our companies are committed to highest quality solutions for our customers, as well as constant technology innovation and cost reduction for complex parts.” Ahmad Rajei, acting vice president – design, engineering and
Innovation, Etihad Engineering, added: “As the first MRO airline in the Middle East to receive EASA approval to design, produce and certify 3D printed cabin parts, we are delighted to support Baltic3D and EOS.”
Demonstration flights will be flown by its Electric EEL technology
aircraft. The EEL, a modified US-built six-seat Cessna 337 Skymaster, features a battery-powered electric motor at the front and conventional combustion engine at the rear, enabling a reduction in emissions and operating costs by as much as 30%. The aircraft will fly the 85 miles between the airports on a combination of battery and piston power, collecting valuable data to monitor fuel savings, efficiency and noise. Ampaire uses the EEL as an important research and development
platform. It is currently developing hybrid electric power train upgrades for 9- to 19-seat regional aircraft, including the Cessna Grand Caravan and Twin Otter. It views the near-term opportunity to transform existing turboprop aircraft as the first step to fully electric aircraft, which will become feasible as battery technology advances. The company heads a UK-based consortium exploring regional electric
aviation transport solutions. Last year the team received £2.4 million from the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) £30 million Future Flight Challenge towards the consortium’s £5 million 2ZERO programme.
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