Case Studies, Applications and Insight Articles

OptoMedia Technology’s Mini SFF optical transceiver series combines compact PCB-mounted design, rugged reliability and fiber connectivity for SWaP-constrained embedded systems

CACI examines the design of integrated EO/IR payloads for SWaP-constrained small UAS, including how payload capabilities must be balanced with weight and power considerations that affect aircraft endurance, range and maneuverability

Atrenne, A Celestica Company, examines how system boundaries, electrical continuity, harnessing, cross-discipline design, and pre-compliance testing influence EMI shielding and EMC performance in rugged electronics

Torrent Photonics details how SpectroCam 2™ supports evaluation of wavelength bands, sensor and filter choices, and optical requirements before a confirmed configuration is carried into customized OEM development

ZenaDrone examines the military procurement process, covering key acquisition stages, persistent challenges, ongoing reforms and emerging technologies influencing the future of defense procurement

WOLF Advanced Technology explores how compact embedded computing is supporting AI, video, and sensor processing across Europe’s evolving defense and aerospace platforms

UAV Propulsion Tech examines how mission demands shape ISR UAV design and component selection, from propulsion and sensing stability to power, processing, integration, and reliability

TTP’s LEGERA™ data relay terminal provides continuous LEO SmallSat connectivity via GEO satellites, enabling near real time communications, rapid tasking and enhanced mission control

Silicon Sensing examines how tactical MEMS inertial sensors support resilient PNT, enabling continued navigation in GNSS-denied environments while reducing traditional SWaP-C constraints

Forcys outlines how the Vigilant FLS 600 supports XLUUV navigation through long-range obstacle detection, real-time 3D bathymetry and passive acoustic sensing in complex underwater environments

MKS Ophir explains how performance-driven, multi-material LWIR optical architectures can maintain image quality and detection performance while supporting compact integration, scalable production, and long-term deployment across defense platforms and programs