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The global scare of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic seems to have a limited yet growing impact on the space industry as some companies and organizations are rethinking about organizing events The global scare of the ongoing coronavirus epidemic seems to have a limited yet growing impact on the space industry as some companies and organizations are rethinking about organizing events. Following a speech at the Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference, NASA Administration Jim Bridenstine stated that the agency was taking a day by day approach to address the disease, and the responses may vary from one field to another based on the location of the outbreaks. "We're taking it at this point day by day. We have ten centers across the nation, and every single one of them, as this continues to develop, is going to be affected differently," Bridenstine said. According to Bridenstine, NASA is following a tiered approach in handling with the coronavirus, starting with guidance and direction from government officials, tailoring that as needed for various centers. "More than everything, we need people to understand that we care about them individually and that there’s a lot of guidance out there as far as what needs to be done to minimize the risk of infection," he said. The agency's employees have been told to restrict their international travel only to what is necessary, although it has not put any restrictions on domestic travel. NASA hasn't announced any other restrictions on upcoming meetings or other activities. Meanwhile, the European Space Agency has enforced certain restrictions for the use of its centers. Anyone who has traveled from areas with significant coronavirus outbreaks including China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Iran, and northern Italy need to have been out of certain regions of the agency for at least two weeks before they can enter an ESA facility. Currently, the agency's leaders are assessing whether upcoming meetings to be organized by the ESA should take place. "As soon as the virus reached Europe, we defined clear measures for ESA to minimize its spread," Jan Woerner, director general of ESA, stated in a blog post. “Due to the necessity for us to continue operating satellites, there are some limits to what we can do. Each and every one of us, though, must act responsibly to help counteract the coronavirus.” See Also :-  Top Healthcare Solution Companies   ...Read more

™ " title="Pioneer Metal Finishing announces launch of Surface Engineering Academy ™ " style="float:left;margin-right: 10px;" /> GREEN BAY, Wis. - Pioneer Metal Finishing, LLC ("Pioneer"), is pleased to announce the launch of Surface Engineering Academy ("SEA"), anExpert-Level resource for Surface Engineering and Modification advancement.   Kevin Stevick, CEO of Pioneer, "We are very excited to launch Surface Engineering Academy as part of our ongoing efforts to help our customers optimize the performance of their products. Given the complexity, breadth and development of surface modification options, our goal is to create a technically focused venue that helps to drive continuous improvement in this important category.  Pioneer is thrilled to support this new and important resource.”   Surface Engineering Academy’s focus on surface engineering and modification stems from the goal of furthering the development and application of optimized product surfaces.  While not a new category, the use of legacy technologies, such as anodizing, plating, adhesives and coatings, continues an important evolution to meet the needs of users.  This, coupled with further utilization of Thin Film Deposition and new surface modification technologies, has significantly expanded the options for solving tribological, adhesive application and corrosion protection challenges, among others.   Scott Kettler, COO of Pioneer, "SEA, at its core, is designed by our operations and product development teams.  It offers a peer-to-peer, technologist-to-technologist platform to further surface technology development, increase operational efficiencies and share insights& industry best-practices.  The surface modification space offers great potential for improving the performance of mission-critical products.  We are excited to be a part of these important development efforts.”    The academy’s centralized platform offers expert-level surface engineering and operational resources in a variety of media formats.  With a focus on technology development and optimization, SEA provides users with access to webinars, expert panel sessions, white papers, how-to handbooks, technical articles and technology development resources. ...Read more

During the 1990s and 2000s, negligence in maintenance activities was one of the leading causes of aviation accidents. Studies reported that 42 percent of all airline accidents between 1994 and 2004 were caused due to maintenance related problems The commercial aircraft MRO (Manufacture, Repair. and Operations) market exceeded USD 78 billion in 2019 and is expected to demonstrate a 6 percent CAGR from 2020 to 2026. Proper maintenance and refurbishments of aircraft have become extremely important for aircraft to maintain their optimum performance and to comply with the strict regulatory norms. This has significantly boosted the market share for commercial aircraft MRO. The further advancement of technologies combined with the need to address wear and tear of components will only strengthen the market even more. During the 1990s and 2000s, negligence in maintenance activities was one of the leading causes of aviation accidents. Studies reported that 42 percent of all airline accidents between 1994 and 2004 were caused due to maintenance related problems. Since then, aviation norms have been stricter and more rigid. Airlines are now required to conduct an intensive maintenance and service inspection for every 100 hours of service. Along with maintenance, it is also important to continually update the installed avionics to ensure a smooth and hassle-free flight. Here are three trends that will set the tone for the future of the industry. [vendor_logo_first] Digitization Enhances MRO Efficiency High costs associated with the carrying out of MRO operations is one of the primary reasons that could hamper the growth of the commercial aircraft MRO market. In addition, high costs of spares and components combined with downtime losses during complex operations can also tally up to a significant amount in losses. The solution to these problems lies in innovative sensors and RFID technologies that can keep more efficient tabs on components and parts. Upgrading Systems and Software Models Modifications will be one of the fastest-growing segments in the commercial aircraft MRO market. This segment mainly includes paintings, avionics, and interiors, among others. Advancements in technology along with improvements in the software will play a significant role in enhancing the system performance, which in turn increases the market value. Focusing on flight safety and autonomous control will be a top trend in the coming years. Low-cost Carriers and Improved Travel Route Networking It is expected that narrow-bodied aircraft will dominate the next few years of the airline industry. The rising air passenger traffic owing to the proliferating tourism industry and improving spending capability is driving the segment growth. The increasing demand for low-cost carriers offering attractive air tickets at significantly lower prices further boosts the segment size. Also, manufacturers are continuously innovating and launching new models to meet the demands in the segment. See also:  Top Aerospace Tech Solution Companies ...Read more