May 19, 2025
“Our “Voices of Innovation” interview series spotlights key contributors at Leach International. This interview is with Shahriar Sheybani Engineering Software Manager about their work in aerospace technology, their experiences at Leach, and their thoughts on future industry developments.
May 5, 2025
Understanding Mission-Critical Applications in Modern Aerospace
The term “mission critical” refers to systems and components where failure cannot be tolerated, those essential to safe aircraft operation. Mission-critical systems undergo rigorous certification processes with specific requirements for redundancy, fault tolerance, and environmental resilience.
February 24, 2025
Hermetically sealed relays are electromagnetic relays designed to operate in extreme environmental conditions. They are enclosed in a hermetically sealed container that ensures that its internal components, including the electromagnetic coil (input part) and the group of switch contacts (output part), are protected from external environmental conditions.
February 13, 2025
The aerospace industry is fast moving towards a more electric future, bringing a surge in power demands and a new set of high-altitude challenges.
February 6, 2025
“Our “Voices of Innovation” interview series spotlights key contributors at Leach International. This interview is with Shahriar Sheybani Engineering Software Manager about their work in aerospace technology, their experiences at Leach, and their thoughts on future industry developments.
January 28, 2025
“Our “Voices of Innovation” interview series spotlights key contributors at Leach International. This interview is with Imtiaz Khan Electrical Engineering Department Manager about their work in aerospace technology, their experiences at Leach, and their thoughts on future industry developments.
January 21, 2025
“Our “Voices of Innovation” interview series spotlights key contributors at Leach International. This interview is with Anhtai Tran Director of Engineering about their work in aerospace technology, their experiences at Leach, and their thoughts on future industry developments.
May 10, 2024
The origins of Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) can be traced back to the post-WW2 development of semiconductor and solid-state electronics technologies, heralded by the invention of the transistor in 1947. Transistors offered a smaller, more reliable, and energy-efficient alternative to the vacuum tubes and electromechanical switches used previously.
May 6, 2024
In the rapidly evolving aerospace industry, the transition towards More Electric Aircraft (MEA) is driving a need to develop higher-power products. The MEA market is experiencing robust growth driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient aircraft, rising air travel, heightened environmental awareness, and technological advancements in electrical systems.
April 8, 2024
Beginning with the rudimentary electrical components of the early Wright Flyer, advancements in aircraft electrical systems have been relentless, evolving from simple wiring for basic communication and ignition to complex networks capable of managing a diverse array of onboard electrical needs.
February 14, 2024
In the rapidly evolving aerospace industry, the need for increased production volume, reliability, and on-time delivery has become a major determinant in selecting suppliers. This is where Leach International’s manufacturing and assembly hub in Tijuana, Mexico, plays a role by providing a facility to manufacture quality, mission critical parts.
October 30, 2023
Solid State Power Controllers (SSPCs) have significantly altered the landscape of power management and distribution in aerospace applications. Moving away from traditional electromechanical relays and circuit breakers, SSPCs offer a level of previously unattainable precision and reliability.