The Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market, including autonomous flying vehicles, has proven resilient to recent global disruptions, with major aerospace trials moving forward at a swift pace.

According to Roland Berger consultancy, 67% of the world’s population will reside in urban areas by 2050. Yet the airspace over urban areas is relatively empty.

It’s time to start seriously thinking about autonomous flying vehicles and autonomous drones as a viable mode of transport. 

Henkel offers alternative solutions that maintain manufacturing standards

Despite Covid-19 stalling the commercial travel and financial sectors, 2020 was a successful year for the satellite sector, driven by 1163 small satellites successfully launched into orbit – the highest figure ever recorded, according to the Small Satellite market intelligence report.

Today’s smart factories are sophisticated and powerful. Advanced communication technologies, motor controls, drives and power converters are delivering more function in smaller form factors, which raises power densities and increases heat generation.

Tokyo 2021 is set to become the most connected Olympics ever, with robotic guides, AI, facial recognition, and other new exciting technologies. You can read more about the details here.