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Microchip Technology, a Department of Commerce-backed semiconductor manufacturer, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of SAMD21RT, a radiation-tolerant Arm Cortex-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller. SAMD21RT is designed for space-constrained applications and features up to 48 MHz processing rate, an Analog-to-Digital Converter with up to 20 channels, a Digital-to-Analog Converter and analog comparators, Microchip Technology […] More

A digital transformation team within Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has established an advanced visualization engineering facility in Palmdale, California, to provide a virtual environment for advancing engineering development. The Virtual Prototyping team's new Virtual Engineering Environment features computer-aided software and tools, including a large format PowerWall display system, to enable engineers to design, manufacture and test systems and processes virtually, Lockheed said Thursday.

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General Atomics’ aeronautical systems business and the U.S. Marine Corps have completed the MQ-9A Block 5 unmanned aircraft system training for the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. The company said Thursday the seven-week Weapons and Tactics Instructor program, held at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona, utilized the SkyTower I pod, which extends airborne communication capabilities for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

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Test and measurement equipment supplier TEVET seeks to enhance its capabilities in radar, electromagnetic spectrum operations and radio communications systems via a strategic partnership with RTX company Raytheon under the Department of Defense's Mentor-Protege Program. TEVET said Tuesday that the Mentor-Protege Program pairs small businesses with larger contractors so that the small businesses could develop their capabilities and enhance their competitiveness in the government contracting space.

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