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Corrosion resistance has always been a crucial part of Aerospace & Defense (A&D) development because of the extreme conditions that aircraft and military products are subject to. This [...]

Thermal conductivity is a critical factor in selecting metals for electroplating applications, as it determines their ability to efficiently dissipate heat and transfer electricity. Metals like [...]

In the ever-evolving landscape of defense technology, the integration of advanced materials is crucial to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. One such material that holds great promise is [...]

Connector specifications are becoming more stringent in aerospace and military applications and rightfully so. Operating aircraft at hundreds of knots per hour at tens of thousands of feet above [...]

Aircraft are flying systems of complex interconnected computers that are constantly communicating with each other. These onboard electrical systems are arranged in hierarchical interconnected [...]

Recently, SAT Plating was honored to appear in an Omnetics white paper discussing reliable connectors on LEO satellites. The white paper discussed the necessity of greater resilience for [...]

Different connectors have different uses based on the substrate and plating material. Substrate selection for the base material of a composite connector is crucial in aerospace and defense, and [...]

The U.S. defense industrial base is the network of companies, research institutions, and other organizations that produce goods and services for the U.S. military. It is a critical component of [...]

The F-35 is currently the most advanced fighter jet in the world. Its performance, advanced avionics, speed, and flight ceiling are peerless and give the US military and coalition forces an [...]

As more and more US defense companies are on-shoring their manufacturing operations, it’s imperative that they comply with ITAR standards.  We break down what ITAR is, how United States Defense [...]