News
- Volture & Brake Press Release
- Volture Energy Harvester Article Features in DesignNews
- Mide Attends NanoPower Forum 2007
- Mide awarded MSUB Phase II
- Advanced valve technology for the Airborne Laser
- Mide is awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from the MDA to develop a
Venting System for SRM canisters - Miniature valve for small xenon thrusters
- ASME & AIAA Adaptive Structures & Material Systems Newsletter
- Mide is awarded a Phase II contract for Bulkhead Shaft Seal
Volture and Brake Press Release PRWeb - March 5, 2008
"A new energy harvesting system, developed by Midé Technology, converts a helicopter's vibrations into renewable energy to help automate its rotor track and balance adjustments whilst still in the air - something that until now has been done manually, and on the ground." click for full article
Contact Chris Ludlow for more information.
Ph: 781-306-0609 x227.
Volture Energy Harvester Article Features in Design News - Sept. 26, 2007
Research and development company Midé Technology Corporation recently released the Volture Piezo Energy Harvester, capable of transforming vibration and strain into enough electrical energy to power sensors and small applications... click for more details
Contact Chris Ludlow for more information.
Ph: 781-306-0609 x227.
Midé Attends NanoPower Forum - June 12, 2007
Chris and Conor attended this year's NanoPower Conference to extoll the virtues of the Volture Piezoelectric energy harvester - the wireless energy scavenging product.
Watch Chris's interview by clicking on the image to the left.
Contact Chris Ludlow for more information.
Ph: 781-306-0609 x227.
Mide awarded MSUB phase II- February 26, 2007
Midé has recently been awarded a Phase II from the Office of Naval Research to develop a novel means of buoyancy control using nickel titanium shape memory alloys. The efficiency of underwater autonomous vehicles, such as sea gliders, can be increased greatly by means of actively controlling the buoyancy of the vehicle. By altering the center of mass, the vertical, pitch and roll motions can be optimized for specific regimes or missions. Both engine and trim (large and small) devices will be necessary to effectively control submersibles buoyancy. This technology is not only limited to autonomous underwater vehicles. It could also prove beneficial to large or small manned craft as well. Contact Chris Ludlow for more information.
Ph: 781-306-0609 x227.
Mide is awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from the MDA to develop advanced valve technology for the Airborne Laser - Feb 21, 2007
The (Airborne Laser) ABL Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser (COIL) creates a lasing medium by utilizing Chlorine to produce Singlet Delta Oxygen (SDO) which in-turn dissociates a separately supplied Iodine molecule and then excites the resulting Iodine atom for lasing. Both Chlorine and Iodine are extremely caustic substances and require great care when handling. Of particular importance is the lifetime of high performance valves used to meter these substances as well as all other ABL fluid products (Helium, Nitrogen, ammonia and Hydrogen Peroxide). Since the valves must operate on an aircraft, overall contribution to ABL system weight is an important consideration. Midé proposed an innovative design that incorporated corrosion resistant materials in the valve body, seat materials that are compatible will all the fluids to be used, and an actuating mechanism that can meet the desired opening and closing times. Midé's experience with the design, development and flight qualification of custom valves and materials expertise created the required combination for the development of a successful valve for use on ABL.
Venting System for SRM canisters - Feb 21, 2007
Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) self-detonation is an unacceptable and highly dangerous occurrence. A system that would reduce the likelihood of this occurring would be highly beneficial to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Midé proposed to develoop a Thermally Initiated Venting Systems (TIVS) that would decrease the likelihood of SRM premature detonation in its canister. When the temperature and pressure inside an SRM canister rise too high, it could cause the SRM to detonate, possibly resulting in a loss of life. Midé has previously designed and flight qualified a Positive Pressure Relief Valve (PPRV) that is currently in use on the International Space Station. The valve will work on the same principal as the valve used in the space station. Given a rise in pressure or temperature inside the canister above a pre-determined level, the valve will be automatically triggered open and quickly reduce the pressure inside the canister, helping to prevent premature detonation.
Mide was awarded a Phase I SBIR contract from NASA to develop a miniature valve for small xenon thrusters - Feb 21, 2007
NASA is continuing its development of electric propulsion engines for various applications. Efforts have been directed toward both large and small thrusters, depending on the end use. A current program is focused on the development of a miniature thruster. Development of a Miniature Xenon Ion (MiXI) thruster will enable precision spacecraft positioning and formation maneuvers for formation-flying spacecraft. The current MiXI thruster prototype will provide 0.5 - 3 mN thrust at 3000 sec specific impulse and efficiencies around 50% or better. The MiXI thruster will use Xenon propellant, a noble gas, minimizing spacecraft contamination. One of the challenges of such a thruster is to be able to accurately control the flow of propellant. The required flow rates are on the order of 0.1 sccm of Xenon. To this end Midé proposes to develop a small flow control valve based on piezoelectric technology. Midé is a world leader in this technology, demonstrated by its existing patented packaged actuator product line and past valve experience.
ASME & AIAA Adaptive Structures & Material Systems Newsletter
Under a DARPA Small Business Innovative Research Phase I contract, Midé Technology Corporation is developing novel flight control and range expansion devices for gun-launched munitions. Click for more information... (pdf)
Phase II contract for Bulkhead Shaft Seal
Mide has recently been awarded a Phase II contract to develop a smart, hydrogel Bulkhead Shaft seal, by the Navy Surface Warfare Center. Click here for more information about this innovative technology... Bulkhead Shaft Seal
