DECEMBER 2024AEROSPACEDEFENSEREVIEW.COM6EditorialTechnological advancements and the growing emphasis on cost-effective, scalable solutions are fueling significant growth in the adoption of power conversion systems within the aerospace and defense sectors. The aircraft power conversion systems market is projected to shoot from $23.5 billion in 2024 to $50.32 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 13.54 percent. A slew of technological advancements are driving this growth. Smart contactors with integrated electronic sensing ensure precise overload monitoring and protection. Features like hall-effect sensors and built-in test functions improve trip accuracy, enhance reliability and adapt to various load conditions, safeguarding systems even under demanding scenarios.Contactor coil power consumption has been significantly minimized through electronic controls like pulse-width modulation and electronic coil management. These methods reduce heat generation, enhance device longevity and ensure consistent operation, addressing the inefficiencies of traditional mechanical limit switches.Modern fault detection in aerospace includes advanced techniques for phase rotation, ground faults, and arc fault detection. These innovations safeguard power systems by identifying and mitigating issues before they escalate, ensuring operational continuity and safety compliance.This edition of Aerospace and Defense Review brings recent developments in power conversion terrain with valuable insights into how companies can use these trends to drive innovation and gain a fierce advantage. It features insights from industry experts like Gabrielle Carlisle, vice president of manufacturing, supply chain and logistics at Millennium Space Systems, who emphasizes the importance of fostering consistency in products and enhancing employee skillsets to drive efficiency and build a culture of openness, communication and trust. Bob Zimering, director of quality assurance at Lockheed Martin Space, discusses the strategic application of additive manufacturing, emphasizing that it should be used selectively for high-priority missions to yield the best results. These expert opinions contribute to a broader conversation on innovation and strategic decision-making in advanced manufacturing.We hope this edition will help your organization to forge valuable partnerships to enhance its competitive edge in the industry.Let us know your thoughts!Delivering Smarter Solutions to Fly HighJonathan AllredManaging Editorjonathan@aerospacedefensereview.comCopyright © 2024 ValleyMedia Inc., All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.DECEMBER - 06 - 2024, Vol 05 - Issue 18, ISSN 2691-395XPublished by ValleyMedia Inc.To subscribe to Aerospace & Defense ReviewVisit www.aerospacedefensereview.comManaging Editor Jonathan AllredEditorial StaffAndrea FrancisJohn SmithRosalind JacobsJem ElizabethRichard Taylor Surajit Narayan DekaVisualizerPresley Meadow*All Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEmailsales@aerospacedefensereview.comeditor@aerospacedefensereview.commarketing@aerospacedefensereview.com
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