Up, up and away! Cameron Balloons’ sales director, Nick Purvis explains how the company has digitised its cutting processes with the help of Zünd’s intelligent automation Cameron Balloons has revolutionised its manufacturing process…
The shape of things to come Technical writer, Del Williams examines aerospace metal forming to provide an expert survey of the key equipment and processes. Within aerospace manufacturing, a wide variety of heavy-duty, metal forming,…
Taking off with 3DEXPERIENCE Vertical Aerospace is building its revolutionary electric aircraft and defining its processes on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on the Cloud with the Reinvent the Sky industry solution experience. This gives the…
The future now In a Q&A session, Bowyer Engineering’s new sales director, Bob Burggy outlines how a new philosophy on future direction will see the company become an even more exciting place to…
We know how it’s done Heller Machine Tools’ managing director, Matthias Meyer knows a thing or two about machine tool building. In a Q&A session, he discusses how the company’s position as an innovative and…
Flying with confidence In a Q&A session, Textron Aviation’s senior vice-president of parts and programmes Kriya Shortt, and Brian Rohloff, senior vice-president of customer support, take a closer look at the company’s three…
Hot topography, cool technology! In a Q&A session, Sensor Coating Systems’ managing director, Dr Jörg Feist discusses the company’s novel high-definition thermal mapping service for temperature detection on mission-critical aero engine components. Sensor Coating…
We don’t just create, we innovate! In a Q&A session, Aerospace Manufacturing speaks to T&T Precision’s director, Victor Twohig to hear how the precision machining specialists continue to create and innovate by using the latest multi-axis…
The axis of power Niles-Simmons Industrieanlagen’s product development & research manager, Dr Moritz Halle and software & technology manager, Thomas Wächtler explain how the company has developed a new ‘Centre Axis Alignment’ process for…
Not to be sniffed at In the wake of REACH, the aerospace aftermarket still needs to get to grips with dust extraction, says Minden Systems’ managing director & sales, Les Brooker. It’s hard to believe…
What are the costs of manufacturing in Mexico in 2021? Sergio Tagliapietra, CEO of IVEMSA examines cost factors, including inflation, facilities, and labour rates, for companies to consider when setting up manufacturing in Mexico. The uncertainty of 2020 has…
Automation provides perfect potting solutions! Since its foundation, ViscoTec has stood for automated and precise dispensing technology in a wide range of sectors and industries. Here, the company looks at why the aerospace sector is…
Simple switch to safer solvent Fraser Technologies’ managing director, Graham Fraser discusses how his company has helped BAE Systems make the change to a safer solvent. Due to legislation around the safe use of normal…
Enjoy the ride! Ian Risk, chief technology officer at the Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), reflects on 40 years in aerospace and encourages anyone thinking of a career in the aerospace industry…
Editor's comment: A good think coming Happy New Year and welcome to the January issue of Aerospace Manufacturing magazine. My New Year’s resolution for 2021 is not to make one, because it’s about the only promise…
Machine learning making light work of AM aerospace alloys Machine learning technology will be used to make the additive manufacturing (AM) process of metallic alloys for aerospace cheaper and faster, encouraging production of lightweight, energy-efficient aircraft to support net…
A system of systems From concept to build to future aspirations, Siemens Digital Industries Software’s vice-president of Aerospace and Defence Industry, Dale Tutt looks at how best to fulfilling the vision of Model-Based Systems…
Five times faster finishing Tübingen-based machining specialists, Walter reveals how its new turning inserts speed up finishing operations on heat-resistant high-temperature alloys. There are three trends in the aircraft industry which play a…
Smart machining is here! The M20 MILLTURN is the latest addition to WFL Millturn Technologies' product portfolio and appeals to aerospace customers looking for a compact and powerful machining centre. In 2020, WFL…
The changing face of aviation Airborne UK’s technology programme manager, Jamie Snudden looks at the changing economics of aviation, whilst improvements in composites manufacturing are enabling new market segments to emerge and become more viable.…
Preparing for a hydrogen-fuelled future Paul Adams, director and aerospace & defence sector specialist at top-20 management consultancy, Vendigital examines hydrogen’s potential for transforming the sustainability of modern air travel, and the practical challenges that…
Right here, right now K3 Syspro’s managing director, Nick McGrane explains why sustainability is a ‘right now’ problem for aerospace manufacturers. Environmental sustainability has been a hot topic in manufacturing for a while…
What will the SME manufacturing landscape look like post Covid-19? Chris Evans, marketing and operations Group manager at Mitsubishi Electric UK looks at the effect the pandemic could have on the future adoption of automation in manufacturing within SMEs. …
The great game changer We’re witnessing the birth of the Factory of the Future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) enables the Internet of Things (IoT). It’s a fast-paced landscape, changing the way we do things,…
