3D printing and composite materials shape new Rolls-Royce engine Rolls-Royce’s Advance3 engine is aiming to shape the future of civil aerospace – with 3D printed parts and the introduction of new materials helping to lead the way. The technology…
R-TECH achieves Nadcap accreditation for composite materials R-Tech Materials, one of the UK’s leading test laboratories for composite materials, has announced that it has achieved Nadcap accreditation for the testing of non-metallic materials for the aerospace industry.…
Safran inaugurates new nacelle integration plant for Airbus A320neo The new Safran Nacelles plant, dedicated to the integration of the engine nacelle on the Airbus A320neo, has been inaugurated by Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin, in a ceremony also attended…
BriskHeat introduces new PID temperature control panel BriskHeat, a leading provider of flexible surface heating solutions, has introduced a new PID temperature control panel to provide accurate and stable control of temperatures during critical commercial or industrial…
New €2.6m laser shock peening facility opens in Hamburg A facility for Laser Shock Peening (LSP) was formally commissioned at the ZAL Center for Applied Aeronautical Research in Hamburg, strengthening its position as a leading aviation industry innovation centre.…
The FAC announces speakers for its annual conference The Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) has announced the speakers for its annual conference. With the sector booming, the FAC is anticipating huge interest in the event, taking place on 22nd…
Rotary table saves aerospace manufacturer 40% in inspection time RPI UK has supplied Wenzel’s Bulgarian distributer with a QuadSlimLine rotary table. RPI, located in Bath, is a developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and…
WFL Millturn Technologies to acquire FRAI WFL Millturn Technologies is acquiring Austrian company FRAI Elektromaschinenbau. FRAI was founded in 1984, and specialises in automation solutions for the machine tool industry. WFL Millturn Technologies is also an…
The cable guys! In a Q&A session, Omnetics Connector Corporation’s international sales director, Joe Held and director of technology, Bob Stanton reveal why the company takes great pride in what it builds for…
Collaborate and innovate According to Paul Adams, head of aerospace at management consultancy Vendigital, an upsurge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity could bring opportunities for the supply chain. While not quite at the…
A fight to the finish To reduce the costs of surface finishing additively manufactured parts, Innovate UK has brought together a team of experts under the project leadership of Croft Additive Manufacturing, including Liverpool John…
Advanced Engineering 2018 announces keynote speakers The Advanced Engineering Show has announced several industry-leading keynote speakers for six zones this year, including Siemens, Jaguar Land Rover and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult. Advanced Engineering 2018 contains…
The complete spectrum of large vertical 5-axis milling solutions Starrag has claimed a first in Droop + Rein vertical milling centres with the launch of three new machines – led by the FOGS HD which the company says ‘takes…
Web Industries’ Denton, Texas facility earns Nadcap accreditation Web Industries’ Denton, Texas, production facility has earned official accreditation from Nadcap covering composite cutting and kitting operations. Denton becomes the second Web facility within a year to earn Nadcap…
Techsil attains JOSCAR accreditation for aerospace & defence sector Techsil has successfully completed the approval procedure for the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register (JOSCAR) which enables companies in the aerospace, defence, security & space sectors to identify qualified suppliers.…
UK subcontract manufacturing market stays resilient Despite a high degree of volatility from month to month, the overall value of the UK contract manufacturing market held steady in the third quarter of 2018. The Contract Manufacturing…
It’s a flying finish! According to surface finishing specialists, Rösler, perfect surface finishes for large and small gear components have now become a reality with its innovative drag finishing system for aerospace applications. Aerospace…
Go flexible, now! Ever faced undesired paint cracking on engine nacelles? Mankiewicz has developed a highly flexible primer coating solution that is able to withstand the movements and stretching of composites by absorbing…
