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Unmanned aerial vehicles are characterized by a set of requirements, like high efficiency, resiliency, and reliability that conflict with the other main requirement of high power density aimed at minimizing the overall weight and size. This article proposes a novel, modular multiphase drive for a quadrotor drone, realized through the integration of an axial flux permanent magnet machine and a GaN-based power electronic converter. After an overview of the design process, starting from the propeller choice, a brief description of the system components is presented.

Imbalance of the iron level in the body causes several diseases. In particular, the low level of iron, during pregnancy, is
responsible for the iron deficiency anemia, and even of neurodegenerative diseases. Although the treatment of iron
deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements has been known, this problem still afflicts many people. The aim of this work
was the development of a system able to release ferrous ions in a controlled manner. Controlled drug release for medical

This paper deals with the electromagnetic, mechanical, and cooling solutions for an innovative direct-drive suited for steering gears on board ships. The work is comprised in a research project funded by the Italian Navy. The research aims to realize a full-electric and oil-free drive for actuation of hydraulic loads in the perspective of 'more green ships'. The electrical drive proposed is based on a fractional slot permanent magnet linear motor sized and optimized for high force and low speed operation, as required by hydraulic loads on board ships.

In the present study, the hybridisation of ductile viscose (Danufil) and stiff basalt fibres was investigated. The aim was to combine the positive properties of both fibre types in an epoxy matrix. Composites (round rods) were produced with a fibre volume fraction of 40% with a pultrusion technique from Danufil, basalt and a mixture of Danufil and basalt fibres. The hybrid composites were produced on the one hand with a unidirectional (UD) Danufil core and a UD basalt outer layer and vice versa.