DISCOVER: Design and Simulation of Complex Low Volume Electronics Product

The aim of the DISCOVER project is to deliver a component-based representation of the lifecycle of electronics manufacture, applicable to low volume, innovative and / or high-value-added products. Such representations will assist industry to optimise design for manufacture and manufacturing operations in order to improve yield, improve quality and reduce costs. ...Download details

Novel High Energy Density, High Reliability Capacitors

Future civil airframes will make much greater use of electrical systems for the actuation of aerilons, flaps, rudder, landing gear, together with applications for including de-icing, in-flight entertainment and air conditioning. Aero-engines are forecast to generate up to 1MW of electrical power during flight, however, if this power is to be generated efficiently and without large penalties, a number of radical step-change technologies are required. One of these is a new reliable, lightweight power capacitor technology for elevated temperature applications....Download details