Hold that thought I celebrated yet another birthday recently when I reached the grand old age of 56. I’d like to think that the older I get, the better I was! The problem…
The benefits of fibre lasers to aerospace manufacturers Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly turning to fibre lasers to resolve their manufacturing challenges. Fibre lasers are very stable and reliable instruments, which offer optimal beam quality for material processing applications…
Copper comes home Precision copper components play a critical role in numerous aircraft systems and increasingly, suppliers are choosing to source those parts from the UK as Jeff Kiernan, commercial director at Dawson…
Adapting to meet the challenges In this article, Neil Cayley, lead consultant at Jonathan Lee Contract Recruitment explores the current issues affecting the aerospace industry and explains why adaption is vital to meet the challenges…
The pursuit of excellence Neil McCarthy, group leader at the National Physical Laboratory looks at how best to secure a competitive advantage in aerospace manufacturing through training. When aerospace companies are looking to use…
Getting the measure of big data INSPHERE’s chief technical officer, Oliver Martin reveals how automated, non-contact measurement systems can deliver the Big Data required to realise the full potential of Industry 4.0. Safety critical applications -…
Resin chemistry never stands still Bitrez’s composites resins sales manager, Dominic Hopwood reveals how the company is rising to the challenge by developing a new generation of high temperature resin materials. High temperature thermoset polymer…
Time to think big! Alan Dunbar, group business development director of global aero engines rings and casings specialist, Bromford Group is thinking big in tomorrow’s aerospace manufacturing marketplace. The aero engine sector demand for…
Bringing inspection into the light Inspection Technologies’ technical director, Dr Geoff Diamond explains how to fully-automate cast part inspection in daylight conditions - with no human inspector intervention - for a truly 100% quality-assured compliance.…
Safety and performance at minimum weight Siemens PLM software reveals how it helps GKN Aerospace Fokker Landing Gear save up to 30% of performance and loads development time. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. Landing gear designs can come…
AMB takes the digital way According to the show organisers, the latest edition of AMB will feature more exhibition space, even more exhibitors and solution-based offers relating to the subject of digitalisation in the manufacturing…
Building a better spaceship Welding would seem to be a necessity for a spacecraft, but Boeing’s Starliner will carry four astronauts to and from the International Space Station up to 10 times, while only…
All just pie in the sky? As I mop up the drops of milk I’ve spilt on the breakfast table, it’s occurred to me that although we’ve designed spaceships to put men on the moon, we…
Thinking big with big data According to AeSCoM’s business manager, Phil Curnock, embracing disruptive technologies and digitalisation are key to supply chain success through the next decade. Having worked in the aerospace industry for…
Building for the future Taking place this year from 16-22 July, the Farnborough International Airshow is always an eagerly anticipated event for the aerospace community. Mike Richardson met with Farnborough International Limited’s commercial director,…
Robots building robots Mike Richardson meets with FANUC UK’s managing director, Tom Bouchier to hear more about the company’s role in what is fast becoming a burgeoning automated robotics market. Faced with more…
Time to join the digital dots Under the umbrella of digital manufacturing, Meggitt Applied Research & Technology Group’s graduate engineer - global programme, Theo Abbott investigates how knowledge gleaned from large-scale data capture in a flexible…
Farnborough International Airshow 2018 exhibitor preview Get business, win orders, fly! The Farnborough International Airshow, held this year from July 16-22, always provides a diverse selection of companies within the global aerospace industry. Aerospace Manufacturing takes…
Intelligent manufacturing for industry 4.0 Paul Maxted, director of industrial metrology applications at global engineering technologies company, Renishaw discusses how intelligent manufacturing is benefiting the metalcutting industry. Joseph Whitworth, a leading Victorian tool maker who…
The isle of manufacturing Adrian Moore, chairman of the Isle of Man Aerospace Cluster explains how the organisation helps the Island ensure that aerospace manufacturing remains at the heart of its economic vision. Last…
Spain gains ground The Andalusian aerospace industry plays an important role in the development of major aerospace programmes - a reflection of the work capacity and technology of the companies located in the…
The home of aerospace legends With over a century of know-how, Washington State aerospace companies play a leading role in the design and manufacture of commercial aircraft worldwide. As the home of Boeing, Washington State…
Onwards and upwards According to ADS Group’s CEO, Paul Everitt, this year’s Farnborough Airshow will see the organisation supporting its members, building successful strategies with Government, and delivering a Brexit deal that sustains…
Keeping a bearing on counterfeits Remy Malik, manager for Industria Bearing & Transmissions’ aerospace division, discusses how bearing manufacturers are working hard to help users avoid falling into the ‘counterfeit trap’ and the subsequent problems…
