Peace of mind machining Niles-Simmons ‘closed-door-machining’ concept offers the complete manufacturing of complex components without operator intervention. Aerospace Manufacturing hears how the company’s novel approach has successfully established itself in the market. Niles-Simmons has…
Respond, recover and thrive Simon Weston, managing director of Aero Service Global Group, explores how the aerospace sector can thrive in the ‘new normal’. There has never been a year like the one we’re…
Design optioneering Guy Johns, from the Centre of Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) explains how market forces are driving the adoption of new design processes, and their possible impacts on manufacturing. Today’s environmental…
Bringing out the best in testing In a Q&A session, Ian McEnteggart, Instron’s composites marketing manager, tells Aerospace Manufacturing about the trends and demands associated with the current testing methods for composite materials. Instron supplies a…
Reaping the optical measurement advantage Running three optical measure solutions to guarantee on-time delivery of accurate components to its customers, Benham Precision explains how it quickly captures data on a single Vicivision machine. A leading…
First impressions last With dramatic cycle time reductions when turn-milling tough aerospace materials, Martin Aerospace found a Traub sliding-head lathe demonstration so compelling that it ordered the machine on the same day. Aerospace…
Making data work for you In a Q&A session, Srinath Jonnalagadda, Autodesk’s vice-president of business strategy for design & manufacturing tells Aerospace Manufacturing how the company helps its customers capture and share knowledge. Q: How…
MSP announces latest release of NC-PerfectPart software This 2020 release brings significant upgrades to both the look and functionality of MSP’s software which will allow users to enhance their processes further and also complete tasks and track…
Intelligent testing Global materials and component testing systems specialist, ZwickRoell examines the various solutions for materials testing for aerospace composites. In the current climate it can be disheartening for the composites industry…
Error proofing aerospace production Atlas Copco’s Smart Connected Assembly (SCA) concept combines advanced industrial software with state-of-the-art tooling to deliver an integrated solution for managing critical machining processes and enable quality control to be…
Taking to the skies again As we take to the skies again, Airbus, together with its industry partners and regulatory bodies, are working to examine all aspects of the end-to-end travel experience to ensure it…
Editor's comment: All in the mind Having just celebrated yet another birthday I’d like to think that the older I get, the better I was. The problem is that although I’ve become better at remembering things…
The UK punches above its weight Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) strategy manager, Will McClintock looks at how the organisation is developing a roadmap for UK aircraft interiors. Overall, aircraft interiors represent between 3% and 10% of…
Equator gauging system leads to 30% increase in manufacturing capacity Manual gauging processes were incapable of delivering the throughput necessary to achieve a high-volume part-manufacturing target at Olympus NDT. By automating inspection processes using a programmable shop floor gauging system,…
One vital ingredient Dr Keven Harlow, executive director, Zircon Industry Association explains why the unique properties of Zircon are essential for the manufacture of high-performance jet engine turbine blades. The aerospace industry…
Bad hair day? This month sees lockdown restrictions gradually being lifted and hairdressers being allowed to reopen for business. This is good news in terms of helping the economy getting back on its…
Which alloy springs to mind? When it comes to choosing the right material for industrial springs, Justin Lawrence, applications engineer at leading fastening and fixing supplier TFC, explains the suitability of different alloys for specific…
Pick and choose Whether the choice is between investment casting or additive manufacturing, selecting the best process can be a tricky decision. Fortunately, GF Machining Solutions and GF Casting Solutions are on hand…
Innovation never stops The aerospace industry is not only one of the largest consumers of cutting tools, but also one of the most important driving factors for cutting tool development. Whatever the material…
Repositioning in flight Akana K.J. Ma, a shareholder at law firm, Buchalter, offers a brief introduction for both US and non-US suppliers on the developments in the US concerning regulatory mandates that will…
Analyse and prioritise Ian Shirley, designer of the Thriiive toolset that supports manufacturing companies to improve the operations of the business, reduce inventory and release cash, examines the effects of poor data quality…
The perfect fit Aerospace Manufacturing hears how a WORKPLAN MES solution provides the perfect fit for high-end aerospace toolmaker, API Design & Build, whilst a Hexagon CMM is helping keep its metrology in-house…
Connecting with confidence Harwin’s head of product and market development, Giorgio Potenza looks at how the company is establishing a new paradigm in aerospace cabling. Current movement restrictions and high levels of…
Leading innovation in UK aerospace Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) chief executive, Gary Elliott, offers his thoughts on the institute’s Accelerating Ambition strategy, the funding opportunities through its ATI Programme, the impact of Covid-19 and how…
