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The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to develop a ship-board laser weapon. The deal has three phases: initial design, ground testing, and finally, weapons testing aboard a ship. Northrop Grumman will design and demonstrate a 150-kilowatt-class solid state (electric) laser weapon system. The $53 million deal could extended to become a $91 million, three year project.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new edition of IEC TR 61850-90-8:2016. This technical report is titled "Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 90-8: Object model for E-mobilit."

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new edition of IEC TS 62668-1:2016. This Technical Specification describes "Process management for avionics - Counterfeit prevention - Part 1: Avoiding the use of counterfeit, fraudulent and recycled electronic components."

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a component that could make flexible OLEDs (organic light-emitting diode) displays actually work—a transparent electrode made from graphene.

The results of a breakthrough clinical trial for a wearable artificial kidney device have...

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released new editions of parts 2 and 6...

A team of engineers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division is developing a Divers Augmented Vision Display, which is a high-resolution, transparent head-up display embedded directly into helmets.

Toshiba is field testing a new wireless electric vehicle charger for a shuttle bus at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. While similar wireless EV charging uses electromagnetic induction, Toshiba’s system uses a magnetic resonance system that is installed in the ground and controlled with a touch panel on the bus.

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a consolidated version of IEC TR 62544:2011+A1:2016(E). This standard describes "High-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems - Application of active filters."

Researchers at the University of Missouri (MU) are developing technology that can help elderly people remain in their homes longer by providing long-term medical monitoring. Radars and sensors placed throughout the home can identify subtle physical and behavioral changes that can alert patients and caregivers to early signs of illness.