FAC members gain leads from Southern Manufacturing 2019 The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) members took away leads from the recent Southern Manufacturing show that could be worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. The FAC is a trade association…
JP Kummer launches dispensers to aerospace industry JP Kummer has recently launched three new lines of precision dispensers suitable for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, in the UK and in Europe. The three volumetric types…
Production data shows first fall for UK aerospace in four years The Office of National Statistics has published its final Index of Production figures for 2018, showing a worrying slowdown for UK manufacturing. The UK aerospace sector recorded an annual fall…
Let the show commence Aerospace Manufacturing previews some of the companies demonstrating their latest products and innovations at this year’s JEC World 2019 in Paris. We begin our exhibitor round-up at JEC World…
Fastems to present automation and digital factory solutions at AeroDef Fastems, manufacturer of automation equipment and software, will share its knowledge and experience relevant to the aerospace industry at AeroDef Manufacturing 2019 in Long Beach, California April 29–May 2, 2019.…
Horn expands its DTM lightweight milling system Horn has expanded its DTM lightweight milling system to include two new versions. DTM.CX09 arbour milling cutters are designed as roughing tools for use in machining applications that involve high…
Factory move sees AE Aerospace set to double its turnover AE Aerospace says it has moved to a larger factory to accommodate the company’s rapid growth and keep pace with customer demand. The Birmingham-based company received the keys for its…
Walter cuts a fine path in milling developments Walter announced a flurry of developments in milling cutter technology - all designed to generate cost-savings and improved process integrity benefits. Firstly, Walter’s new PCD cutter uses a variety of…
Guyson launches ‘Standard Blast Products’ brochure Guyson International has just issued a new ‘Standard Blast Products’ brochure that all in one place showcases its comprehensive range of ‘standard’ blast cabinets. This glossy 12-page brochure features their…
Airbus to halt A380 production in 2021 as order backlog falters Airbus has announced it will cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021, citing the lack of order backlog with airliners. Emirates will be reducing its A380 orderbook from 162 to…
Customer-centric coatings covered Committed to making the REACH changeover as easy as possible for its customers, Mankiewicz reveals that it has gained authorisation for the continued use of the CELEROL WashPrimer. For…
Ultimaker portfolio selected by Airbus for 3D printing in Europe Ultimaker has announced that it has been selected by Airbus to supply Ultimaker 3D printers, Ultimaker Cura software, and materials to use in its European facilities. Airbus will mainly use…
Okuma’s GENOS combines productivity and precision With the GENOS M460V-5AX, Okuma, represented in the UK by NCMT, offers a 5-axis machining centre that it claims provides highest quality at an entry-level price. Equipped with multiple hardware…
Orbex builds single-piece rocket engine 3D printed on SLM 800 Orbex has introduced what is said to be the world’s largest 3D printed rocket engine, made using an SLM 800. Founded in 2015, the UK-based spaceflight company develops small satellite launch vehicles…
Action speaks louder than words This issue previews next month’s JEC World held in Paris. Throughout JEC’s halls you’ll find at its very heart, a band of committed individuals and companies holding meetings, sharing technology…
Materials Testing exhibition set to be bigger and better Exhibition space for Materials Testing 2019 (MT 2019), taking place alongside NDT 2019 – the annual British Conference on NDT – from 3-5 September 2019 at the International Centre, Telford,…
AERTEC Solutions signs Ministry of Defence agreement AERTEC Solutions says it is facing a new year of consolidation in the Spanish defence sector, thanks to two important milestones that have occurred in parallel. Firstly, the company has…
Liebherr starts serial production of 3D printed components for Airbus Liebherr-Aerospace has started 3D printing components for Airbus. Following approval from the European aircraft manufacturer, first equipment fit for flight that Liebherr will be supplying will be nose landing gear…
JEC announces finalists for the JEC innovation awards 2019 JEC Innovation Awards celebrate the fruitful cooperation between players of the composite community. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. 177 companies…
