Editor's comment: The road to recovery Welcome to the June edition of Aerospace Manufacturing. The global pandemic has been the strangest of times for aviation. For some it has destroyed livelihoods whereas for others it’s meant…
Delivering economic and societal value David Coleal, CEO of Incora, discusses how innovation, disruption and stewardship can come from any part of the aerospace supply chain. If necessity is the mother of invention, perhaps disruption…
Up, up and away Aerospace industry crane experts, Street Crane Company celebrates 75 years of lifting. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. A key supplier to the UK's aerospace industry, Street Crane Company, celebrate its 75th year…
The green aviation club Flying under their own power has fascinated many people since the dawn of humanity. Next year, a human-powered aircraft race across the English Channel will test both pilots and planes.…
Smart machining is here! In a Q&A session, Aerospace Manufacturing hears from WFL Millturn Technologies managing director of sales, technologies and customer services, Günther Mayr and how the company’s CNC machining centres play a…
Working smarter, not harder When it comes to G-code verification, what are you really checking? NC code simulation and verification software specialists, CGTech reveals how simulating, verifying and optimising the machining process with VERICUT,…
It’s time for automation to take-off Oliver Selby, robotics business development manager at Fanuc UK, discusses the benefits that automation can bring to aerospace manufacturing, and how businesses can best prepare for its arrival. Following the…
Ready for the challenge Aerospace Manufacturing hears how thyssenkrupp Materials UK is helping to solve the many logistics challenges for the aerospace and defence industries. As the aerospace manufacturing industry is in a slow…
The eyes have it! Space Rover gets ‘scientific eyes’ with help from XYZ Machine Tools. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. The European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin Rover is due for launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan in Summer…
Innovating airports for post pandemic resilience Dassault Systèmes’ global affairs director, Severine Trouillet looks at how simulated airflow technology can help to restore passenger confidence, validate the efficiency and effectiveness of open ventilators and highlight potential…
Joined-up thinking Guillaume Boisot, head of ICME, e-Xstream engineering, part Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, looks at how fragmented data on advanced materials could jeopardise aircraft safety. Manufacturers are increasingly using novel materials…
Smart thinking realises industry 4.0 Jocelyn Vecchio, director of engineering and innovation at JPB Système, looks at recent changes and challenges for companies like JPB, as well as why a fully-connected shopfloor is the way…
How cool is that? Dr Jill Miscandlon, senior manufacturing engineer at the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and Professor Yuan from the University’s department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, examine the…
More electric dreams Electronics and telecommunication engineering graduate, Hrishikesh Kadam examines the more electric aircraft (MEA) industry and how it underscores future aviation trends. The aviation industry continues to witness a transition…
Digitalising the A&D industry Dale Tutt, vice-president of aerospace and defence at Siemens Digital Industries Software explains how complexity can be turned into your competitive advantage through digitalisation. In this year of 2021, there…
A shot in the arm! By accessing funding through the SC21 Competitiveness & Growth programme, precision spring manufacturer, G&O Springs provides an example of how one company has used government funding to its advantage during…
Stream finishing dream machine! Fintek explains how it is looking forward to bringing the new OTEC SF-HP stream finishing machine for larger aerospace components to the UK. High end surface finishing of metal components…
The real pioneers of 3D printing EOS key account manager aerospace, Frédéric Verlon explains how its industrial 3D printing technology solutions are helping to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. Founded in 1989, EOS says it…
UAVs on a power trip Using Vicor’s DCM DC-DC converters, FlyFocus reveals how it has developed detachable tethered UAVs that enable continuous mission critical surveillance. FlyFocus specialises in the design and production of UAVs for…
Gearboxes that are out of this world! Andrew Gibson, aerospace sales engineer at precision drives and motor specialists maxon UK, discusses the secrets behind maxon’s Mars Rover mission success, and explores what it takes to make motors…
Pushing the boundaries As an SME embracing Industry 4.0, Martin’s Rubber loves to push the boundaries. The question is, are its aerospace customers really ready for that change in their rubber components? Company…
Clean skies ahead Web Industries’ global thermoplastics market development manager, Jim Powers and Web Industries and Omega Systèmes’ director of sales Europe, Patrick Markert, look at how thermoplastic composites can offer lightweighting opportunities…
Getting ready for take-off David Barnes, chief executive of Farnborough Aerospace Consortium (FAC) explains why a collaborative approach is the best way forward. Well before Covid and lockdowns grounded almost all aircraft and closed…
The hole truth Aerospace Manufacturing hears how The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has undertaking a number of CFRP and CFRP/metallic stack drilling trials in order to help industry develop…
