Additive drives innovation in the aerospace sector It is estimated that the global additive manufacturing with metal powders market share will reach USD$ 2.6 billion in terms of annual revenue by 2030, as per a recent study…
Editor's comment: Technology that may shock you Something that somehow passed me by at the start of this year was the introduction of a new law that came into force across the EU: namely, the Conflict Minerals…
A breakthrough for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft A major breakthrough in electric propulsion for long-range aircraft could soon be on the horizon. The presence of a cold source, in the form of liquid hydrogen, alongside superconducting technologies…
Flattening the machining costs Specialising in transforming operations and driving improvements to ensure streamlined and efficient processes, MSC reveals how it has helped Gardner Aerospace’s improve machine efficiency, productivity and deliver cost savings. …
Women – aviation needs you! Sumati Sharma, founder & co-chair for Women in Aviation & Aerospace Charter, reflects on 16 years of working within aviation and aerospace and how she is encouraging more women to…
Automated with flying colours! A pilot project for automated painting within the aviation industry sees Dürr supply 16 robots for Turkish Aerospace’s highly automated paint shop. Turkish Aerospace is currently building one of…
Handling the landing gear challenge In a Q&A session, Atkins’ senior engineer, James Domone discusses the company’s involvement in providing conceptual, analytical and design engineering services to some of the world’s leading landing gear OEMs.…
The age of information In a Q&A session, Solid State Disks’ sales director, James Hilken looks at the latest trends and demands surrounding the areas of memory and storage and what the sector needs…
A cut above the rest Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Velocity Composites has revolutionised its composite material kit cutting processes using Zund’s flatbed cutting system technology. Formed in 2007, Velocity Composites manufactures advanced carbon fibre and…
More than meets the eye to parts cleaning Richard Starkey, global industry manager aviation for SAFECHEM runs the rule over modified alcohols, a relative newcomer to aviation component cleaning and degreasing. Given the extremely high safety…
Testing with confidence Resonate Testing recently announced £650k of investment in additional capability as part of a strategy to further enhance its offering to both local and global customer bases. In a Q&A…
A grounding in grant funding Joe Matusiak, grants manager at innovation funding specialists, ABGI UK discusses the changes to UK aerospace sector grant funding environment. Innovative UK aerospace manufacturing companies, many of which have…
Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality In a Q&A session, Glenn Llewellyn, Airbus’ head of zero emissions discusses the company’s new zero-emission Hydrogen ZEROe aircraft concepts and its leading role in the most important transition this…
Exploring a new approach to innovation in the space sector Michael Jaeger, a partner and patent attorney in the Electronics, Computing and Physics group at European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers looks at what a commercial approach to innovation…
Where innovation and collaboration unite David Magnall, Seco Tools’ innovation partnership manager explains how a collaborative partnership between Seco and CGTech provides a resultant force. A collaborative partnership between cutting tool technologies specialist, Seco…
Review, innovate, commit, reboot! According to Nick McGrane, managing director at K3 Syspro, it’s time to reboot aerospace manufacturing. From the decrease in commercial aircraft demand to disruptions in the supply chain, 2020…
Editor's comment: Time for touchless travel? One unintended consequence of the pandemic has seen a fundamental change in the cabin interior for the better. Cleanliness and hygiene have now become as important as comfort and safety…
Adapt and overcome Digital Manufacturing Centre’s (DMC) CEO, Kieron Salter discusses the future of the aerospace industry and the role that additive manufacturing will play. It goes without saying that the past…
Technology as an accelerator With the industry finding itself in unprecedented times, it’s critical that manufacturers embrace new methods and technology to ensure that processes are secure and stable. CGTech explains how its digital…
The heart of the digital chain Supported by Hexagon’s NCSIMUL software and French aerospace industry group, GIFAS, Aerospace Manufacturing hears why simulation now lies at the heart of Lorentz Group's digital chain. The march towards…
New challenges for NDT Daniel Richard, technology manager of ultrasonic and NDT test solution specialists Zetec, takes an in-depth look at the new angles on friction stir welding and the most efficient ways to…
A cut above CompoTech reveals how its innovative new hybrid metal composite four-disc milling cutter helps to reduce machining times by 78%. CompoTech says it has developed a new hybrid metal and carbon…
At the cutting edge of technology According to Modig Machine Tool president, David Modig, the company has been on the cutting edge of technology for over 70 years – and that’s where it intends to stay.…
Materials as a service thyssenkrupp Materials UK is on a mission to transform the materials supply chain in aerospace and defence. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. After the successful merger of the division thyssenkrupp Aerospace…
