In this episode, we explore how the mechanics of bird wings are inspiring new approaches to prevent airplanes from stalling and learn how bio-mimetic designs from nature are paving the way for innovations in aviation, enhancing stability and safety for future flights.
Taking inspiration from bird feathers, Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft’s wings improves flight performance and helps prevent stalling, a condition that can jeopardize a plane’s ability to stay aloft.
Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies.
In space, maintenance isn't possible, so satellites must operate reliably for their entire mission. This makes fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) a critical requirement in satellite design.
Integrating Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) with cellular IoT delivers seamless global connectivity, powered by the nRF9151 module for hybrid GEO, LEO, and terrestrial communication.
Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies.
Discover how to print with high-performance filaments like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM. Learn about their properties, hardware needs, challenges, and best practices for industrial-grade 3D printing.
Discover how additive manufacturing is transforming aerospace and aviation at Formnext 2025 — the global hub for innovation in 3D printing and engineering.
Learn more about the engineering considerations for integrating NTN capabilities into IoT devices, covering the trade-offs of remote reporting, fallback connectivity, and continuous satellite use.
New research shows that composite metal foam (CMF) is incredibly resilient at high temperatures, able to withstand repeated heavy loads even at temperatures of 400 and 600 degrees Celsius.
In space, maintenance isn't possible, so satellites must operate reliably for their entire mission. This makes fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) a critical requirement in satellite design.
New research enables computer designs to incorporate the limitations of 3D printers, to better control materials' performance in aerospace, medical, and other applications.