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PRODUCTFOCUS: GNSS GNSS receivers todaymust be designed for compatibility with awider array of global satellite constellations, intelligent functionalities, and reliability benchmarks than ever before.We will look into the various proficiencies and techniques thatGNSS companies are honing to ensure persistently pinpoint-accurate navigation for uncrewed systems engineers. INSIGHT: UncrewedSpaceVehicles TECHNOLOGYFOCUS: AdditiveManufacturing The ability toproduce unique shapesgivesdevelopers of uncrewed systemsmanymoredesign options. This article will look at the latest 3Dprinting technologies and additive manufacturingprocesses andmaterials, frommetals to carbon fibre, for use inUAVs and space systems. 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