This study proposes a novel lightweight robotic gripper with a high-payload capacity using shape-memory-alloy (SMA) actuators and a self-locking mechanism. The multi-joint fingers of the developed ...

South Korea is set to order airlines to inspect fuel switch locking systems on Boeing aircraft following the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), back in 2018, had flagged the potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature on certain models of Boeing aircraft, including 787s and ...

Aviation Watchdog Orders Fuel Switch Locking System Checks On Boeing Jets Only two Indian airlines operate the Dreamliner - Air India and IndiGo; the former has around 30, including the 787-8 and ...

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued mandatory modifications for aircraft, engines and components registered in India, according to an official notification issued on Monday. The ...

The directive comes after a probe report on the Air India plane crash said that both fuel switches flipped from 'RUN' to the 'CUTOFF' shortly after take-off.

What's the story The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airlines operating most Boeing aircraft variants to check the locking mechanism of fuel control switches by July 21.

It did not make it mandatory for the airline operators to conduct the checks and asked them to report any failure of the locking mechanism to Boeing with relevant aircraft and part details.

We describe the concept and first prototype of a novel mechatronic design of a robotic gripper, which aims at being mounted on a humanoid robot to achieve firm (i.e. locked) and robust grasps. Such ...

This ruler marking gauge is designed to take precision woodworking to the next level with its innovative two-step locking function and center marking capability. Whether for fine joinery or quick ...

An Air Line Pilots' Association of India spokesperson says there is little to no room for fuel switches to be cut off inadvertently, 'can’t just be moved or turned off and on by hand'.