From atoms to airplanes Dassault Systèmes’ A&D Ideas Lab director, Jeff Smith provides an overview of the technology taking the limelight during the last Paris Air Show. The 52nd Paris Airshow highlighted the majesty…
New CNC database set to galvanise Industry 4.0 community ORDERFOX.com claims it is becoming the world’s largest CNC database providing CNC manufacturers and buyers with new business opportunities. CNC manufacturers can search for and find both local and global…
Product identification 4.0 The aerospace industry has been a pioneer in product marking. Now the technology is moving upstream to play an essential role in ‘smart factory’ implementation. Alastair Morris, sales director at…
An assembly of excellence Güdel UK’s Gary Ottley explains why the company’s technology and expertise has become a mainstay of the aerospace manufacturing sector - not just here in the UK, but globally too.…
In the line of sight 3D measurement technology specialist, FARO is helping its customers project assembly success with its new TracerM laser projector. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. Within the aerospace manufacturing sector, the accurate positioning, alignment…
Takumi’s evolution continues as it targets the aerospace sector Having spent the early part of his engineering career in Japan working for Fujitsu, before returning to his native Ireland to manage the companies machining operations in Dublin, Gerry Reynolds…
From jobbing shop to major player Over its 40-year existence, Shannon Precision Engineering has grown from a small subcontract jobbing shop into one of Ireland’s major players working across many industry sectors. Its expansion plans will…
Dawnlough capitalises on the aerospace sector With just eight employees and one CNC machine, Galway-based Dawnlough started in 1987 as a small toolmaking business servicing the electrical and medical engineering sectors in the west of Ireland.…
Reaching new heights of accuracy Ed Hill speaks to Olympus IMS about its wide range of testing solutions used for aerospace applications. Aircraft materials and assembly have come a long way since the early days…
A 3D model for business When Zodiac Seats needed to find model of its business class Aura HD seating for the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, it approached Ogle Models & Prototypes to produce a…
Added extras for the kitchen Galley areas on aircraft have to make maximum use of a small space to function effectively. Aerospace Manufacturing reports on new advances from AIM Altitude. AIM Altitude’s new prototype galley…
A quantum leap forward Performance. Execution. Technology. The LEAP high-bypass turbofan engine has it all. Mark Venables reports on the latest developments surrounding its entry into service. The first LEAP-powered commercial flight happened on…
Inside information on interior products Reed Exhibitions’ senior exhibition director, Katie Murphy looks ahead to the forthcoming Aircraft Interiors Expo 2017, held from 26-28 September in Long Beach, California. In late September, over 2,000 visitors…
AM sets its sights on composites Visitors to the TCT Show 2017 can learn about 3D printed carbon fibre on the desktop, automated layering and cutting of prepreg carbon fibre sheets, 3D printed moulds and lay-up…
EMO: metalworking for the masses Hannover is all set to host the 2017 edition of EMO. Running every two years in Hannover and Milan alternatively, the world’s premier machine tool exhibition will take place from…
Editor's comment: Let’s show what we’re made of! It’s show-time again as the latest editions of EMO Hannover, TCT Show Birmingham and Aircraft Interiors Expo, Long Beach California all figure heavily with preview mentions in this issue. Whilst…
On the level with improved safety Coltraco Ultrasonics does its level best to promote the value of its Portalevel MAX testing ammonia used in an aerospace component manufacturing facility. The UK aerospace industry is the second…
Speciality metals ready for take-off! Aerospace Manufacturing hears from AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP), a provider of precision metal tube, strip, alloys and powder solutions for critical aerospace applications. AMETEK SMP was formed in 2015…
A flying finish! Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Mitutoyo has helped Martin-Baker improve its surface finish inspection processes with the introduction of its SV-3100 surface finish tester. For more than 67 years, Martin-Baker has…
An efficient ‘root’ for turbine blade production With its automated TXcell grinding cell, universal CNC grinding machine specialist, ANCA is successfully delivering new solutions that address the wide-ranging needs of integrated manufacturing systems. The continuing growth in…
Connected as one In a Q&A session, Aerospace Manufacturing hears the views of Smiths Interconnect’s vice-president marketing & communications, Roberta Rebora following on from the company’s recent strategic re-organisation. Smiths Interconnect, a division…
Working with the world It takes a global network to manufacture Lockheed Martin’s fifth-generation fighter, the F-35 Lightning II. Ed Hill discovers how the defence giant manages the aircraft’s international supply chain. For, financial,…
A total innovation provider KSPTE is one of the leading authorities in the development and manufacture of high-performance solid-carbide cutting tools for machining next-generation demanding materials for use in challenging applications in a number…
Aertec Solutions forms VR collaboration with Airbus UK Virtual reality (VR) enables a detailed visualisation of a factory environment before its implementation. As part of the Future of Aircraft Factory Project, Aertec Solutions visited Airbus Filton’s new virtual…
