By Kevin Closson, M.S., MBA, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: November 21st, 2014
The civilian and commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or “drones” as they are often called, is a hot topic. Google, Amazon and many others have made announcements about their UAV programs and plans. Talk of UAVs has moved beyond hobbyist and technical circles into the popular vernacular. Read More
Current State of the Art of Micro Air Vehicles
By Alan Kendrick J.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: September 22nd, 2014
Micro Air Vehicles (MAV) and Micro Flyers are a class of unmanned air vehicles that are extremely small and by necessity, extremely maneuverable. Read more
3D Printing: The Next Industrial Revolution?
By Alan Kendrick, Nerac Analyst,
Originally published December, 2013
Additive manufacturing (AM), also referred to as 3D Printing, is a term used to describe the fabrication of three dimensional objects from raw materials using an additive process wherein successive layers of materials are built up to create the product. Read more