Solar-powered aircraft

Global High-altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) Market Development Report 2021-2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Satellite, Technology, Hap, Satellite, Solar-powered aircraft, Atmospheric satellite

The "Global High-altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global High-altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market is moving to an early adoption stage, and the publisher expects the market size to be between USD 750 M to 1 B by 2026.
  • The Airbus model, Zephyr, is likely to be the first to be adopted for military applications; the expected timeline for the same is 2023-2024.
  • The lighter-than-air (LTA) and heavier-than-air (HTA) high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) projects have had a long period of gestation, starting in the 1970s.

Helios Technologies Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire NEM S.r.l.

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Automotive Manufacturing, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Other Transport, Transport, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Engineering, Hardware, Other Construction & Property, Aircraft, Solar-powered aircraft, Aviation, NASA Pathfinder, Helios, NEM, NEM, Vehicles, Helios Technologies, NEM S.r.l., HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, NEM S.R.L.

Helios Technologies (Nasdaq: HLIO) (Helios or the Company), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NEM S.r.l.

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  • Helios Technologies (Nasdaq: HLIO) (Helios or the Company), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NEM S.r.l.
  • NEM is ideally located in northern Italys Emilia Romagna region, one of the worlds most innovative and technology-friendly areas in the hydraulics industry.
  • We look forward to welcoming the NEM team to the Helios family as we continue to drive growth and create shareholder value.
  • Helios expects to close the transaction in the third quarter of 2021 or as soon as practicable, subject to customary closing conditions.

Helios Technologies Appoints New President of CVT

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Electronic design automation, Automotive, Engineering, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Aircraft, Greek mythology, Aviation, NASA Pathfinder, Solar-powered aircraft, Helios, Helios

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210607005179/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210607005179/en/
    Mr. Morgan joined Helios Technologies in 2018 in the position of Vice President of Global Tax.
  • He became Senior Vice President and Managing Director of CVT in November 2020 where he has been responsible for managing CVTs global operations.
  • Josef Matosevic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Helios Technologies, commented, Among our shared values is developing and leveraging the deep talent that is within the Helios organization and establishing an optimal structure that will be the force multiplier for effective execution of our augmented strategy.
  • Mr. Morgan commented, I am humbled by the opportunity to guide the incredibly talented global CVT team here at Helios.

Helios Technologies to Host Hybrid Investor & Analyst Day

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Electronic design automation, Automotive, Engineering, Other Automotive, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, General Automotive, Manufacturing, Aircraft, Solar-powered aircraft, Aviation, NASA Pathfinder, NASDAQ, Vehicles

Helios Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HLIO) (Helios or the Company), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, announced that it will host a hybrid investor & analyst day on June 15, 2021 with presentations from management and a question and answer session.

Key Points: 
  • Helios Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HLIO) (Helios or the Company), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, announced that it will host a hybrid investor & analyst day on June 15, 2021 with presentations from management and a question and answer session.
  • The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT and the webcast portion will conclude by 12:30 p.m. EDT.
  • Helios Technologies is a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology for diverse end markets, including construction, material handling, agriculture, energy, recreational vehicles, marine, health and wellness.
  • Helios sells its products to customers in over 85 countries around the world.

PyroGenesis Receives Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label; Further Solidifying its Position as an Emerging Leader in GHG Emissions Reduction

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Circumnavigation, Electric aircraft, In science, Solar Impulse, Solar power in Switzerland, Solar-powered aircraft, Aircraft, Aviation, Vehicles

PyroGenesis APT-HP can be easily retrofitted into existing installations (such as iron ore furnaces where PyroGenesis has the patent).

Key Points: 
  • PyroGenesis APT-HP can be easily retrofitted into existing installations (such as iron ore furnaces where PyroGenesis has the patent).
  • The Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label is awarded to companies following a rigorous assessment performed by external independent experts.
  • The Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label identifies and serves as an award for clean and profitable environmental solutions.
  • The Solar Impulse Foundation aims at selecting 1,000 unique solutions that protect the environment in a profitable way, and award them the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label.

ALTRA Proven Water Technologies Awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label, as Part of Its Mission to Deliver Clean, Safe Water No Matter What

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Circumnavigation, Electric aircraft, In science, Solar Impulse, Solar power in Switzerland, Solar-powered aircraft, Aircraft, Aviation, Vehicles

ALTRA Proven Water Technologies' ultimate mission is to provide safe, clean water for future generations.

Key Points: 
  • ALTRA Proven Water Technologies' ultimate mission is to provide safe, clean water for future generations.
  • Its unique solutions developed in-house by its expert engineers and scientists, address many of the complex environmental and water challenges the world is facing today.
  • "We are pleased that ALTRA Proven Water Technologies was awarded the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label and recognized as market-leading," stated Martin Bureau, Vice-President, Innovation.
  • The Solar Impulse Foundation aims at selecting 1,000 solutions that protect the environment in a profitable way and awarding them the Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label.

HAPSMobile and Loon First in the World to Deliver LTE Connectivity from a Fixed-Wing Autonomous Aircraft in the Stratosphere

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Research, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Technology, Environment, Satellite, Science, Air, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Alphabet Inc., Solar-powered aircraft, Aircraft, HAPSMobile, Emerging technologies, Telecommunications, Loon LLC, SoftBank Group, X, Unmanned aerial vehicle, MIMO, Loon, HAPSMobile

SoftBank Corp.s HAPSMobile Inc. (HAPSMobile) and Alphabets Loon LLC (Loon) today announced they successfully tested their jointly developed communications payload in the stratosphere on HAPSMobiles Sunglider, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

Key Points: 
  • SoftBank Corp.s HAPSMobile Inc. (HAPSMobile) and Alphabets Loon LLC (Loon) today announced they successfully tested their jointly developed communications payload in the stratosphere on HAPSMobiles Sunglider, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft system (UAS).
  • Using MIMO technology, the payload enabled LTE connectivity to be delivered continuously for approximately 15 hours during Sungliders test flight.
  • A HAPSMobile solar-powered Sunglider aircraft flew to over 62,000 feet carrying a Loon LTE base station.
  • HAPSMobile has a strategic relationship with Loon, a subsidiary of Alphabet, the parent company of Google.

AeroVironment Successfully Completes Sunglider Solar HAPS Stratospheric Test Flight, Surpassing 60,000 Feet Altitude and Demonstrating Broadband Mobile Connectivity

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Software, Hardware, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Environment, Satellite, Air, Transport, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Solar-powered aircraft, Aircraft, Aviation, AeroVironment, Atmospheric satellite, HAPSMobile, Vehicles

AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the Sunglider solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) achieved key test milestones, including reaching an altitude of more than 60,000 feet above sea level and successfully demonstrating mobile broadband communication.

Key Points: 
  • AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), today announced the Sunglider solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) achieved key test milestones, including reaching an altitude of more than 60,000 feet above sea level and successfully demonstrating mobile broadband communication.
  • Sungliders development and testing is funded by HAPSMobile Inc., a joint venture majority-owned by SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) and minority-owned by AeroVironment.
  • Reaching stratospheric altitude, maintaining continuous flight for more than 20 hours, achieving key test objectives and demonstrating seamless broadband communication illustrate the tremendous potential HAPS technology offers to expand connectivity globally.
  • To view footage from the Sunglider solar HAPS stratospheric test flight, click here .

HAPSMobile Successfully Completes Latest Test Flight of Its Unmanned Aircraft Designed for Stratospheric Telecommunications Platform Systems

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Air, Transport, Satellite, Telecommunications, Other Manufacturing, Networks, Environment, Mobile, Wireless, Aircraft, Solar-powered aircraft, Emerging technologies, Aviation, AeroVironment, HAPSMobile, Vehicles, Unmanned aerial vehicle, AeroVironment Global Observer, World View Enterprises

With all basic aircraft tests for the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) now complete, HAPSMobile will proceed with preparations for stratospheric test flights.

Key Points: 
  • With all basic aircraft tests for the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) now complete, HAPSMobile will proceed with preparations for stratospheric test flights.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200729006098/en/
    Sunglider in flight at Spaceport America (Photo: Business Wire)
    In this test flight, Sunglider, the newly renamed UAS designed for stratospheric telecommunications platforms, reached altitudes higher than those of previous flights and maintained high altitudes for a long duration.
  • Sunglider also successfully passed all test points, including flight speed changes, steep turns, automated flight control in the event of interrupted communications with the Ground Control System, and in-flight balance control.
  • AeroVironment, Inc. is HAPSMobiles minority owner and aircraft development partner for Sunglider, a solar-powered unmanned aircraft designed for stratospheric telecommunications platform systems that flies approximately 20kms above ground in the stratosphere.

AeroVironment Marks 50 Years of Achieving the Impossible

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Defense, Aircraft, Aviation, Solar-powered aircraft, Vehicles, AeroVironment, NASA Pathfinder, HAPSMobile

Since its founding, AeroVironment and its innovators have done just that.

Key Points: 
  • Since its founding, AeroVironment and its innovators have done just that.
  • AeroVironment also pioneered the concept of high-altitude solar-powered UAS, setting world unmanned flight and telecommunications records at the turn of the millennium with Helios and Pathfinder Plus.
  • Throughout our history, customers have presented us with challenges that seemed impossible, but instead of viewing these as barriers, we choose to see them as opportunities at AeroVironment, said Wahid Nawabi, president and chief executive officer of AeroVironment.
  • Based in California, AeroVironment is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, and serves defense, government, and commercial customers.