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News Highlights
FlexTech Lauds Gov't Approval of
Flex Hybrid Electronics
The industry consortium fostering the growth,
profitability, and success of the flexible and printed
electronics supply chain welcomes the U.S. Govern-
ment's selection of flexible hybrid electronics (FHE)
as the next topic for a Manufacturing Innovation
Institute (MII). FHE was one of several topics under
consideration and joins eight other technologies al-
ready identified for MIIs.
New Defense PCB Regulations
Take Effect December 30
The changes to the U.S. Munitions List, which is
regulated through the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations, states that PCBs "specially designed"
for defense-related purposes will be controlled un
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der USML Category XI. Additionally, any designs or
digital data related to "specially designed" PCBs will
be controlled as technical data.
Elvia PCB Renews Nadcap Certification
"The renewal of the Nadcap certification shows
strong continuity in the technology and quality
support that we provide to our strategic customers"
commented Edouard Piedagnel, site Operations
Director of Elvia PCB Group's main plant. "This is
a true sign of maturity for Elvia PCB Group, which
enables us to continue to offer the most up-to-
date standards to our strong, growing aerospace
customer base, both in Europe and the Americas,"
added Benoit Hareng, head of international sales.
Military Infrastructure, Logistics Market
Post Growth
The report forecasts the industry to grow at a CAGR
of 1.29% during 2014–2019. Developing countries
in the BRIC are placing military infrastructure and
technology revamp at the top of their priority lists.
DoD Awards Accreditation of Trust
to Hunter Technology
The company announces that it is one of only 60
suppliers to achieve an Accreditation of Trust from
Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), and is
the only accredited EMS provider owned and oper
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ated exclusively in the U.S. As an accredited trusted
supplier, Hunter addresses counterfeit risk using a
proprietary system that meets all 12 requirements
set forth by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regula-
tion Supplement (DFARS).
Electric UAV Market to See 18%
CAGR for 2013–2018
According to this electric unmanned aerial ve-
hicles market (UAV) report, the industry will grow
at 18.20% CAGR for 2013–2018. The cost-effec-
tiveness of UAVs is a major draw for buyers in this
market.
NASA Enters Collaborative Partnerships
The Collaborations for Commercial Space Capabili-
ties (CCSC) initiative is designed to advance private
sector development of integrated space capabili-
ties through access to NASA's spaceflight resources
and ensure emerging products or services are com-
mercially available to government and non-govern-
ment customers within the next five years.
ESA Performs Experiment with
Force-Feedback in Space
NASA Astronaut Berry Wilmore conducted the Hap-
tics-1 experiment on-board the International Space
Station. The scientific technology demonstration
experiment was conceived, designed, developed,
and implemented by the European Space Agency
Telerobotics and Haptics Laboratory and sets a new
technology milestone for space robotics.
Air Traffic Control Equipment
Market Report
ReportsnReports.com adds "Global Air Traffic Con
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trol Equipment Market 2015–2019" and "Global
Air Traffic Management and Control Market 2014–
2018" research reports to its online business intel-
ligence library.
Report: Radiation Detection Devices
for Military & Security
The market for radiation detection devices in do-
mestic security will grow from a current market
value of $1.35 billion, to $1.92 billion by 2022 and
that the military market will grow from a $617 mil-
lion market today to $868 million by 2022.
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