Leader Tech, a well known name in EMI shielding, has opened its new Global EMI Technology Center in Tampa, FL. According to Leader Tech president Dario Negrini, "Every detail of our new one-of-a-kind facility has been engineered to streamline and improve our customer service, engineering, and manufacturing processes. The new expansion encompasses all facets of the business … [Read more...]
NY Company Wins $10 Million Handheld Radio Contract
Harris Corporation of Rochester, NY is being awarded a contract for $10,204,063 to provide single-channel handheld radios that are an integral part of the Air Force Joint Tactical Radio System. Hanscom AFB, MA is the contracting activity. Learn more about this award at the Defense Link website."Is your company bidding on more military contracts? Check out our Forums … [Read more...]
Intertek Expands Testing Offerings Through Agreement with BRE Global
Intertek, an international testing company already well known for its EMC and safety testing capabilities, has entered an agreement with BRE Global, a European certification/approvals body, to provide the manufacturers of life/safety and security products with ETL or LPCB certification. Such testing would cover products destined for North America (ETL) or Europe, the Middle … [Read more...]
Lumera Corporation Wins $2.2 Million U.S. Air Force Contract
Lumera Corp. of Bothell, WA has won a $2.2 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to fabricate low driving-voltage, reliable electro-optic modulators using its proprietary high-performance organic polymers. Utilizing RF photonics, in which optical components and optical fiber are used to process and to distribute high-speed electrical signals, helps provide the high … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Officials Defining Scope for New Electronic Warfare Wing
The U.S. Air Force Cyber Command's 450th Electronic Warfare Wing is slated to become operational by October 1, 2008. Details of the Wing's composition, mission, and manning are still being worked out, but the intent to achieve dominance in the control of the electromagnetic spectrum is a certainty. According to Lt. Col. Tim Sands, the AFCYBER Transition Team Chief, "We're going … [Read more...]
High-Reliability Cable Firm Creates Center of Excellence for European Military Needs
High-Reliability Connector Company ITT Interconnect Solutions (Cannon, Veam, and BIW) has created a centre for excellence for military and aerospace customers at its Basingstoke facility in the United Kingdom. The company has significantly increased its engineering and sales capabilities dedicated to this important sector. With these improvements, the company is preparing to … [Read more...]
Surge Protection Firm Joins Innovation Network for Warfighter Systems
Transtector Systems has joined the EDGE? Innovation Network, a collaborative, open-environment initiative that allows industry, academia, and government to work together so as to enhance the delivery of technology and innovation to the warfighter. Sponsored by General Dynamics C4 Systems and located in Scottsdale, AZ, the EDGE provides facilities and labs for developing and … [Read more...]
Great Britain Confirms Plans for Largest Spectrum Offering to Date
British telecom regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans for the country's largest spectrum offering to date. Ofcom will release the spectrum in the 2010- to 2025-MHz and 2500- to 2690-MHz frequency bands (commonly termed the 2.6 GHz band) on a technology and service neutral basis. Would-be bidders can decide the best use for the spectrum within minimum technical specifications to … [Read more...]
RF-Based Cancer Treatment Said to Kill Malignancies Without Toxic Side Effects
Media sources from television's 60 Minutes and techie periodical Wired to professional tomes such as the Journal of Nanobiotechnology have reported on a unique, targeted cancer treatment that is said to destroy malignant cells while leaving healthy cells intact. Kanzius RF therapy was developed by a retired radio and TV engineer, John Kanzius. Unlike treatments such as … [Read more...]
EU Moves Toward In-Flight Cell Phone Calls
The European Commission has announced rules that would allow air lines to offer passengers midair mobile phone calls across the European Union. The technology to be covered by the Commission's rules links passengers' phones to onboard cellular networks that are then connected to the ground via satellite, while ensuring that transmission levels for outgoing and incoming calls … [Read more...]
