Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM), a longtime supplier of high-performance materials for aerospace and technology sectors, has announced the release of five new optical and nonlinear crystals aimed at advancing photonics, laser R&D, and precision optical systems. The additions, PPLN, MGLN,…
Hubble Network, a Seattle-based satellite startup, has secured $100 million in Series B funding to scale its global Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) network, a bold effort to connect billions of devices directly to satellites without relying on cellular infrastructure. The…
As a publication rooted in Colorado's vibrant aerospace ecosystem, Aerospace Trends is uniquely positioned to spotlight the breakthroughs and milestones emerging from our state. With deep connections to Colorado's dynamic community of innovators, researchers, and companies, we take special pride…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under direction from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a June 2025 Executive Order, has unveiled the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), a bold initiative designed to fast-track real-world testing of…
In a move poised to shape the future of AI in aviation, MITRE and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have introduced a new benchmark designed to evaluate large language models (LLMs) within the aerospace domain. The initiative aims to assess…
Los Angeles-based Machina Labs has secured a multiyear contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), in partnership with the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, to enhance its RoboCraftsman™ platform with advanced AI and machine learning capabilities. The…
As a publication rooted in Colorado's vibrant aerospace ecosystem, Aerospace Trends is uniquely positioned to spotlight the breakthroughs and milestones emerging from our state. With deep connections to Colorado's dynamic community of innovators, researchers, and companies, we take special pride…
Arc Impact Acquisition Corporation has acquired key assets of Desktop Metal, Inc. out of Chapter 11 restructuring, relaunching the business as an advanced manufacturing platform focused on binder-jet metal and ceramic additive manufacturing, production-grade polymers, and AI-assisted materials R&D. The…
Aegis Aerospace Inc., a Houston-based space and defense technology firm, has named veteran space executive Matt Ondler as Chief Strategy Officer. The appointment signals a sharpened focus on strategic growth across civil, commercial, and defense sectors, as the company builds…
MacLean-Fogg Company and the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have delivered what is believed to be the world’s largest 3D-printed die casting tooling insert, 156 kilograms of nearly solid L-40 tool steel, for Toyota Europe’s Yaris hybrid transmission housing.…