Category Material

Electronics & EW, Material

Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) Material: Key to Stealth Technology, Wireless Communications, and Antenna Technology

In the world of modern technology, the development of materials with unique properties has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing various industries. One such remarkable material is the Frequency Selective Surface (FSS). This versatile material has proven to be a…...

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Rajesh Uppal
September 13, 2023

Air Force & Aviation, Material, Mechanical

Transforming Military Parachutes: The Role of AI and Stealth in Safety and Effectiveness

A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag (or in the case of ram-air parachutes, aerodynamic lift). Parachutes are usually made out of light, strong fabric, originally silk, now…...

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Rajesh Uppal
August 24, 2023

Industry & Market Dynamics, Material, Photonics

Unleashing the Potential of Indium Phosphide (InP) Technology: A Look into the Market and Applications

Introduction: Indium Phosphide (InP) technology is propelling the field of photonics into a new era, unlocking incredible possibilities for various industries. In this blog article, we will delve into the world of InP technology, exploring its market potential and the…...

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Rajesh Uppal
July 16, 2023

Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Manufacturing, Material

Revolutionizing Material Science: The Power of Synthetic Biology in Creating Cutting-Edge Biomaterials for Body Armor, Self-Healing, and Fire Resistance

Introduction Material science has always been at the forefront of human innovation, driving advancements in various industries. With the emergence of synthetic biology, a new era of material development has begun. By harnessing the power of living organisms and their…...

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Rajesh Uppal
July 12, 2023

Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Material

From Electronics to Defense: Boron as a Strategic Material Powering Multiple Industries

Introduction: In the world of materials science, there are certain elements that play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape across various industries. Boron, with its remarkable properties, has emerged as a strategic material that is powering multiple sectors,…...

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Rajesh Uppal
July 10, 2023

Manufacturing, Material, Photonics

Material platforms for Photonic integrated circuits (PIC) enable LiDAR, quantum and neuromorphic computing

A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) or integrated optical circuit is a device that integrates multiple (at least two) photonic functions and as such is similar to an electronic integrated circuit. The major difference between the two is that a photonic…...

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Rajesh Uppal
July 2, 2023

Global Risks & Future Threats, Material, Strategy, Policy & Governance

Growing demand, Strategic importance and scarcity of Rare Earth Elements is driving search for new mitigation strategies

REEs are a series of chemical elements found in the Earth’s crust that are essential components of many technologies, including electronics, computer and communication systems, transportation, health care, and national defense. Rare Earths Elements (REE) are incorporated into many sophisticated…...

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Rajesh Uppal
May 24, 2023

Material, Unmanned & Autonomous Systems

New materials for Soft Actuators or Artificial muscles enabling life like Soft Robots and augment Soldiers performance

The emerging field of soft robotics aims to improve robot/human interactivity promising to bring robots into all aspects our daily lives, including wearable robotics, surgical robots, micromanipulation, search and rescue, and others. Soft robotics differ from traditional counterparts in some…...

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Rajesh Uppal
May 21, 2023

Manufacturing, Material, Mechanical

Thermoplastic Welding for commercial and military aircrafts

The composites industry is constantly being shaped and reshaped by myriad forces – people, markets, technologies – all stimulating innovative new ways to apply fiber-reinforced materials in everything from boats and wind blades to airplanes and automobiles Thermoplastics are…...

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Rajesh Uppal
May 5, 2023

Material

Topological materials for Green ICT, spintronics , terahertz and quantum technology

The discovery of topological materials whose properties remain intact even when an object is stretched, twisted or deformed, led to the awarding of the Nobel Prize in physics in 2016 to F. Duncan M. Haldane, and others. Their topological nature…...

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Rajesh Uppal
April 25, 2023