How to fly a next-gen eVTOL aircraft: We take a lesson at Lilium

Piloting a cruise-capable eVTOL aircraft will be unlike flying anything that's come before it, thanks to fully digital fly-by-wire flight control systems. We jumped in Lilium's motion-rig simulator to learn how the system feels from the cockpit.

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Solar-heated nanowires de-ice surfaces with almost 100% efficiency

Ice build-up can pose a problem for roads, aircraft, wind turbines and power lines, among many other things. Now scientists have developed a new structure made of copper nanowires that can passively de-ice surfaces with an efficacy of close to 100%.

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Boom’s XB-1 supersonic prototype starts taxi tests

After a 20-year hiatus, the return of commercial supersonic flight is another step closer after Boom Supersonic announced that its prototype faster-than-sound jet has undergone ground tests and won an experimental airworthiness certificate from the US FAA.

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OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Enterprise, Touting Better Privacy for Business

Data from ChatGPT Enterprise will not be used to train the popular chatbot. Plus, admins can manage access. Image: gguy/Adobe Stock Today, OpenAI released ChatGPT Enterprise, an enterprise-grade version of…

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Reaching for Zero Pump Down-time at Cargill Chocolate Production Site

Over the past year, DESMI, in partnership with 3E Solutions & Consulting and the Cargill Engineering Team, has played a pivotal role in improving pump utilization and maintenance efficiency at Cargill's chocolate production site. Through dedicated workshops, preventative maintenance checks, and close customer/supplier relationships, remarkable results has be achieved, leading to extended pump service life and near-zero unscheduled maintenance.

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