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Boeing finds two more 737 Max software flaws
Boeing has identified two more software flaws in its 737 Max aircraft, Reuters reports. The planemaker is working to fix one issue that involves “hypothetical faults” in the flight control computer microprocessor. That could potentially lead to the loss of a control known as runaway stabilizer, w......view more
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Boeing Moves To Completely Shut Down Airliner Production
Boeing is closing its 787 factory in South Carolina until further notice after the end of the second shift Wednesday, the company said Monday, bringing a complete halt to assembly of commercial aircraft as it struggles with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are working in alignment......view more
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Boeing will send Starliner on another uncrewed test flight
Boeing will conduct another unmanned test flight to demonstrate the Starliner spacecraft after its first attempt failed to reach the ISS. According to The Washington Post, the repeat flight will take place in October or November, which means the aerospace corporation likely won’t be able to launc......view more
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Nuro gets OK to test its driverless delivery vehicles on California public roads
Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing on California's public roads, paving the way for the company to roll out commercial operations throughout the state.">Autonomous delivery startup Nuro has been granted a permit to begin driverless testing on California's pu......view more
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Contingency plans to minimize business impacts of event disruptions due to coronavirus
Contingency plans will minimize the business impact of cancelled or postponed events and enable organisations to overcome associated disruptions due to coronavirus, according to Gartner, Inc. “Due to the uncertainty surrounding the current event and travel environment, contingency plans are neces......view more
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Surface Mount, Non-Isolated Dc-Dc Converter Offers Extreme Efficiency at a Low Cost
CUI Inc announced the addition of its first four contact, surface mount, non-isolated converter to its dc-dc converter line. The ultra-thin VXO78-500-M DC-DC Converter features a 500mA output current, no-load input current as low as 0.2mA and a wide -40 to +85°C temperature range. This regulated ......view more
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Buck DC-DC converter created to operate at elevated junction temperatures
Texas Instruments LM5163H-Q1 High-Temperature Buck DC-DC Converter is created to operate at elevated junction temperatures, up to 165C. This allows high-density solutions that support high ambient temperature and output power specifications. The device functions over a broad input voltage ra......view more
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Xerox Will Mass Produce Disposable Ventilators In Partnership With Vortran To Fight Coronavirus
Xerox will mass-produce disposable ventilators in partnership with Vortran Medical Technology in the fight against coronavirus. The copier giant plans to help Vortran, a small medical-device manufacturer, scale production of its GO2Vent ventilator and related airway pressure monitor, APM-Plu......view more
