Solvay and Safran sign long term supply agreement Solvay has signed a long term agreement with Safran for the supply of high temperature composites and adhesives. Safran will use these advanced materials on several of its critical engine…
It’s all in the fine print Protolabs’ Christoph Erhardt explores why 3D printing has many of the answers to aerospace’s current manufacturing challenges. Validation and trust, two critical components that every supplier into the aerospace sector…
Riding the CAD/CAM wave An engineering subcontractor moves all its CAM programming across to EDGECAM after Seco Tooling provides them with support solutions to specific issues on complex components. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. I &…
When innovation meets rationalisation Global aircraft component supplier, Elasto Proxy’s sales manager, Roberto Naccarato explains why aerospace manufacturers now need fewer component suppliers. Aerospace manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to extract greater value from…
How best to bust the dust Paul Riddick, co-founder and technical director at fume and dust extraction specialists, Vodex looks at how best to remove dust to protect workers and aircraft. Statistics released by the International…
AFRC combines machining and 3D printing technology The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has integrated laser metal deposition (LMD) technology within a CNC machine, creating a new platform that is said to be the…
TxV Aero Composites receives AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 TxV Aero Composites has received AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certification for its highly automated thermoplastic composite part manufacturing facility. Meeting the requirements of these globally adopted benchmarks demonstrates a commitment…
CFMS appoints new head of advanced simulation The Bristol-based Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), an independent, not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering capability, has appointed a new head of advanced simulation to support the development of advanced…
Walter GB introduces new range of boring tools Tooling expert Walter GB has introduced a range of new boring tools with tangentially-arranged indexable inserts to meet demands prevalent in the automotive sector for producing bores – roughing and…
Saab reveals new US site for advanced manufacturing and production Saab has announced a new site for advanced manufacturing and production in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America. The site will be located at the Purdue University-affiliated Discovery Park…
Cranfield one of three preferred locations for Marshall relocation Marshall of Cambridge has announced that it intends to relocate Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) and that it has identified Cranfield as one of its three preferred locations. Professor…
New programme to improve competitiveness of UK aerospace industry A £10 million programme to help make the UK’s aerospace manufacturing supply chain more competitive was launched by Business and Industry Minister Andrew Stephenson. The programme was launched as he…
A welcome environment for MRO In this Q&A session John Whalley, CEO of Aerospace Wales talks to Ed Hill about the country’s long-established capabilities in MRO services for aerospace. The Aerospace Wales Forum is the…
Kennametal introduces its Mill 4-12KT tangential shoulder milling Kennametal has announced its new Mill 4-12KT, the next generation of tangential shoulder mills, producing high quality floor surface finishes for nearly all steel and cast iron applications. “The Mill…
Causeway Aero acquires Race Completions Ltd Lisburn company, Causeway Aero has acquired the Bristol firm, Race Completions adding to its design and manufacture capabilities as well as its portfolio of aerospace approvals. This further bolsters Causeway’s…
ADS Group launch new Industrial Strategy scheme A new Industrial Strategy programme for aerospace industry SMEs was launched today, as new Business and Industry Minister Andrew Stephenson visited aerospace and defence supplier MEP in Aylesford, Kent. The…
Taking restoration in hand The Imperial War Museum Duxford has been using a Niton handheld X-Ray fluorescence analyser while restoring an iconic V-bomber which saw service at the height of the cold war. Aerospace…
Showcase your innovation at the UK’s largest annual engineering event Advanced Engineering is on the lookout for start-ups to showcase its inventions as part of its innovation zone. As the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals,…
The year of 3D innovation Paul Croft, director of 3DGBIRE and Ultimaker GB, and founder of the CREATE Education Project explains why 2019 is the year organisations of every size begin to drive new value…
