Artificial intelligence can decide which drone to track next. But only accurate position feedback and inertial sensing can ensure the system actually gets there. Discover why rotary position sensors, environmental sensors and tactical MEMS IMUs have become essential building blocks of modern Counter-UAS swarm defense.
Modern military platforms rely on far more than powerful radars and advanced mission computers. Behind every mission-critical system is a power distribution architecture that must remain stable under extreme electrical and environmental conditions. This article explains why selecting the right circuit breaker involves much more than matching the current rating, and how factors such as inrush current, trip curves, thermal performance, and system design can determine whether a platform continues its mission or unexpectedly shuts down.
A high-energy laser weapon is far more than a powerful beam. Its effectiveness depends on the seamless integration of power delivery, thermal management, and Line of Sight stabilization. This article explores the engineering behind modern laser interception systems and explains why reliable performance is determined not only by laser output, but by the ability to deliver energy, dissipate heat, and keep the beam precisely focused throughout every engagement.
Detecting a drone is only the first step. The real challenge is keeping it centered within the field of view while both the drone and the sensor platform are moving. This article explains how gyroscopes, inertial sensing, latency, bandwidth, and control loops work together to determine whether a Counter-UAS system maintains reliable target tracking throughout the mission.
A 360° rotary position sensor may seem like the safest choice, but if the mechanism only moves through 60°, 85°, or 120°, that assumption can reduce the effectiveness of the entire measurement system. This article explains why matching the sensor’s programmed measurement range to the mechanism’s actual travel can improve effective sensitivity, simplify calibration, and make better use of the available electrical output, all without changing the mechanics, electronics, or control software. Using a real-world AM-RSS application as a case study, we demonstrate how a simple configuration change can significantly improve overall system performance.
Choosing a footswitch is no longer just a matter of selecting a catalog part. Modern medical, industrial, and OEM systems often require application-specific solutions that balance usability, safety, reliability, and long-term support. This article explains how a modular footswitch platform can reduce development time, lower engineering risk, simplify manufacturing, and deliver customized functionality without designing a new product from scratch.
What happens when GPS is lost? This article explains why IMU performance becomes critical during GNSS outages, which specifications matter most, and how small angular errors can become meters of navigation and pointing error in real-world applications.
Discover how USB foot pedals improve medical, laboratory, and industrial systems. Learn why USB HID, driver-free operation, programmability, and OEM integration matter far more than the USB connector itself when selecting a professional foot switch.
Learn how to calculate gear ratio, understand its effect on speed, torque, and power, select the right gears for your application, and avoid common design mistakes. This guide also covers gear materials, case-hardened gears, practical selection tips, and essential gear terminology.
How does an Inertial Navigation System (INS) really work? What happens between an IMU measurement and a navigation solution? This article explains, step by step, how modern INS algorithms estimate attitude, remove gravity, integrate acceleration into velocity and position, fuse IMU and GNSS data with a Kalman Filter, and continue navigating even when GNSS signals are lost. Whether you’re developing UAVs, autonomous vehicles, EO/IR systems, or other mission-critical platforms, this practical guide reveals what happens inside a professional inertial navigation system.
