Aerospace
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Two small rovers capture first-ever images aboard asteroid
After three and a half years of travel, the Hayabusa2 spacecraft found the 162173 Ryugu asteroid in June of this yearRead more → -
SEGULA acquires Quebec-based mechanical engineering firm
CiacTech has a presence in the automotive, robotics and tools and machine industries.Read more → -
Bombardier appoints COO of aerospace division and engineering services
Having recently served as vice-president of global sourcing at GE Power, Perna will report to CEO Alain Bellemare.Read more → -
Researchers develop high-resolution process for graphene 3D printing
Virginia Tech, LLNL technique able to create complex structures down to 100 microns.Read more → -
University of Alberta engineering group creates satellite to help fight wildfires
A multispectral imager built in-house and attached to the satellite will be able to monitor the entire life-cycle of a wildfire.Read more → -
Boeing HorizonX invests $12.9 million into metal additive manufacturing company
The investment comes a year after GE Aviation bought AM companies SLM Solutions and Sweden-based Arcam.Read more → -
Bombardier says C Series shift to Airbus allows it to focus on regional planes
The Montreal-based transportation giant's regional aircraft order backlog rose to 116 planes, enough for three years of production.Read more → -
MDA expands into orbiting space market with acquisition of Kanata-based Neptec
MDA is looking to utilize Neptec’s LiDAR technology in connection to the Canadarm2 and the combination of vision and robotics has already bared fruit overseas.Read more → -
Canadian additively manufactured satellite launches with SpaceX
The Telstar 19 Vantage provides high-speed Internet for Northern Canada, South America, the Caribbean and the North Atlantic.Read more → -
Lockheed Martin creates giant satellite fuel tank, sets record for 3D printed space parts
Made from titanium, the 3D printed end caps can hold 74.4 litres of fuel and cut down production time from three years to three months.Read more →
