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In the beginning... Modeling and simulation put emphasis on early planning.

The present and future of robotics Aerospace manufacturers make room for robots on the assembly line.

Well sealed in flight The introduction of fly-by-wire and electrohydraostatic actuators has changed the design of hydraulic flight controls.

Optimizing components for greener combustion Research agencies and engine manufacturers around the world tackle combustion with new materials, configurations, and fuels.

Linking design and manufacturing Design, manufacturing forge tighter links with help from emerging development tools.

Collaboration goes digital Aerospace users and tool providers alike are making digital collaborations more effective than ever.

Watching wires A new FAA rule will require airlines to develop maintenance and inspection tasks to identify, correct, and prevent wiring conditions that introduce risk to continued safe flight.

Looking into the future of flight displays New developments in lighting and electronics are changing the way aircrews operate their aircraft.

Casting a wider net For the 2009 version of the AeroTech Congress and Exhibition, host company Boeing looks to reach all corners of the aerospace industry.

Next-generation military propulsion Design concepts for future strike aircraft, transport, and UAVs.

A smarter future Smart materials have been around a long time; some have made it to market, but the real promise is still to come.

Fuels for the future Cleaner and more environmentally friendly sources of aviation fuel will be needed if the impact of air travel is to remain acceptable as the climate changes.

Zonal hydraulics Electric systems will facilitate dispersal of hydraulic systems throughout the airframe.

The edge on cutting aerospace composites With the increasing use of high-performance composites, such as carbon fiber-reinforced plastics in aerospace in recent years, machinists are continuing to devise the best way of cutting them.

Composite designs benefit from blending When design teams mesh with manufacturing, the result is better aircraft. On the air with transformational broadcasts Next-generation communications and navigation solutions facilitate green approaches and new flight efficiencies for airlines. Automation in composite manufacturing Technological developments are set to change the way aircraft are made.

An eye for detail Manufacturers hone next-generation designs with advanced measurement and inspection tools. Emissions progress New European research and development efforts aim to achieve step changes in engine emissions performance. Seeing virtually everything Simulating larger systems helps engineers understand more interactions.

Improving power quality Avionics power supplies are being redesigned to reduce harmonic distortion and work with wild frequencies. Think smart As aerospace manufacturers and suppliers continually look for new ways to improve passenger safety and comfort, an increasing emphasis is being placed on the role of advanced, 'smart' interiors. Getting it together The manufacture and assembly of today's aircraft must be in line with market needs and emerging technologies in a challenging business environment.

Toward greener skies Engine designers harness new technologies to embrace the eco-challenge. Going with the flow Advanced balances, pressure-sensitive paint, and wind-tunnel testing streamline aircraft aerodynamics. Orbital drilling goes mainstream for the Dreamliner Boeing and Novator worked together to overcome the obstacles of drilling holes into new material combinations being used in next-gen aircraft.

Going direct in manufacturing Prototyping transitions from one-off components to flight-ready hardware. Traveling light, traveling easy Airplane manufacturers have always tried to avoid unnecessary weight- and today's materials and design tactics combine for stronger structures with less weight. making flying safer Technology is applied to new avionics and ground-based systems to make air operations, military as well as civil, far safer than ever before. Innovative Thinking 101 West Virginia University professor Dr. James E. Smith issues a call for innovation as one of the central themes of his term as SAE's 2009 President.