Articles by Daniel Mena

INFORMATIONAL Jun 01, 2026 FormAlloy is Eliminating CAD in High-Precision Industrial Additive Manufacturing Considering the highly variable mission profiles of aircraft nowadays, it is uncommon for two parts to fail in identical ways. One company is reinventing this process, enabling faster part reconstruction and, in doing so, opening up new possibilities for industrial repair at scale. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jun 01, 2026 The Hidden Technology Behind Autonomous Landings How do you ensure reliable navigation in environments where you can't see? The answer, increasingly, is that you do not rely on a single sensor. In fact, you fuse several, with each one complementing the other's strengths and weaknesses. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL May 31, 2026 AI in Defense: Decision Support vs Decision Authority AI is compressing decision timelines from hours to mere seconds. But in the volatility of defense, speed cannot come at the cost of total control. Thus, a critical question arises: should the system act on its own, or should a human make the final call? Read More →

STORIES May 28, 2026 Novineer: Turning Aircraft Part Photos into Usable 3D Models NoviVision turns smartphone photos of aircraft cabin parts into 3D models in minutes, cutting early MRO assessment time by over 80%. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL May 18, 2026 The EDM Tool Revolutionizing Fastener Removal in Aerospace Maintenance Removing corroded bolts and rivets in aerospace MRO can take minutes per fastener. See how Perfect Point's E-Drill uses electrical discharge machining to do it in seconds, cleaner, faster, and with less damage to the airframe. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL May 04, 2026 AGC Chemicals: The Fluoropolymer Materials Keeping Aircraft Safe at 35,000 Feet AGC Chemicals is quietly powering modern aviation, from the wire insulation running through an aircraft's airframe to the seals protecting critical hydraulic systems. Learn how their industry-leading products are making aircraft safer, more durable, and more reliable at every altitude. Read More →

NEWS May 02, 2026 Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations, Becoming First Major U.S. Airline Casualty in Two Decades Spirit Airlines, one of the United States' pioneering ultra-low-cost carriers, ceased all operations on May 2, 2026, after a $500 million federal bailout effort collapsed. The shutdown, the first of a major U.S. carrier in roughly two decades, leaves 17,000 employees out of work and strands hundreds of thousands of ticketed passengers seeking alternative travel arrangements. Read More →

STORIES Apr 30, 2026 How Contrivian is Engineering Terrestrial-Grade Connectivity Through LEO Networks Inside the software-defined architecture eliminating session disruption across Starlink, Amazon Leo, and the tactical edge. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Apr 27, 2026 How the GelSight Modulus Enables High-Resolution Surface Measurements in Difficult-to-Reach Places Perfect for MROs: Stop wasting weeks on part removal. GelSight Modulus uses tactile imaging to inspect tight geometries and internal surfaces with micrometer accuracy in the field. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Apr 21, 2026 One Company Sold $630,000 More in 4 Months by Automating Their Quotes with AIQuote Stop losing deals to slow response times. AIQuote automates RFQ parsing and pricing to turn backlogs into revenue. Boost sales, increase accuracy, and respond in minutes. Read More →