Coatings expertise set to automate the aerospace industry Aerospace Manufacturing discovers how Intertronics contributes to bespoke automated masking system for an aerospace client. To assist with the development of a bespoke automated masking system for a leading…
The need for speed beats the heat Cutting tool specialist, Walter AG explains how the machining of heat-resistant super alloys can be achieved with the same feed rates as aluminium. Walter’s aerospace component manager, Stefan Benkóczy reports. …
Four-dimensional CT in the laboratory has potential for manufacturing Researchers at the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility at the University of Manchester are using Nikon Metrology's programmable Inspect-X software. It’s being used to develop bespoke computed tomography (CT) solutions…
Perfectly blended blades Starrag and JJ Churchill continually probe for world-class turbine blade perfection. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. JJ Churchill continues to set the bar in gas turbine blade machining by building on its…
The seal of approval Viking Extrusions’ operations manager, Matthew Bishop examines the technical challenges in finding ways to innovate material formulations and compounding processes and develop new silicone grades that are both lighter, whilst…
Vectored to high standards The Fleetlands MRO site in Gosport, UK has a long history and a bright future in new hands. Ian Parker reports. For a site which started off in fixed-wing maintenance,…
FOD: a real and present danger Aerospace Manufacturing hears how Bahco’s tool management solutions form part of a wider discipline in which the management of hand tool use and storage contributes to a determined bid to…
On the wings of automated freedom Professor Phil Webb, the Royal Academy of Engineering Airbus Chair in Aero-Structure Design, Aerospace Integration Research Centre, Cranfield University looks at the challenges involved in human-robot collaborative manufacturing, the kinds…
Getting off to a flying start! Mike Richardson meets with Mississippi Development Authority executive director Glenn McCullough, Jr. to hear more about the agency’s involvement in nurturing today’s engineers that will work on tomorrow’s aircraft. Mississippi…
The changing economics of aircraft In this Q&A session, Aerospace Manufacturing hears the views of Boeing’s strategy director for Europe, Richard Mills about the company’s new Sheffield manufacturing facility, supply chain relationships and new aircraft…
A global platform for the supply chain From December 4-6, Aeromart Toulouse, the global platform will bring together the entire aerospace supply chain with a strong shift towards Industry 4.0 and digital technologies. Over the past 20…
The march towards digitalisation Protolabs’ special operations manager, Stephen Dyson looks at how advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing can be utilised to create a more efficient aerospace industry. Manufacturers everywhere are facing…
Improved surface finishing of superalloys By its very nature, high-nickel, iron or cobalt alloy steels including Monel, Inconel, Incoloy, Invar, Rene and Hasteloy are some of the most difficult materials to machine. Because these superalloys…
What’s words worth? Welcome to Aerospace Manufacturing’s final issue of the year. Where did the time go, eh? Our November issue features exclusive coverage on Airbus and Boeing, a section covering MRO, that…
Continued use of CELEROL WashPrimer despite REACH For a number of years now, one of the main topics of conversation in aircraft painting has been the effect of REACH and how end users will have to adapt…
Ensuring safety requires the right wheel inspection equipment According to Centurion NDT, a wide selection of probes and accessories, along with reliable eddy current equipment, is necessary to accurately detect wheel defects. To ensure safe aircraft take-offs…
Inventing a new way to travel A robust and proven FEA pre- and post-processing solution, accessible to businesses of all sizes, Lisa Airplanes chooses Siemens PLM Software’s Femap and NX Nastran to certify its new two-seater…
3D metrology provides speed and accuracy in wind tunnels When tasked to perform highly accurate 3D metrology on its wind tunnels, ATE Aerotech turned to Faro UK to provide a precise, non-contact coordinate measuring system for high levels of…
In sight of electric flight ANSYS’ aerospace & defence global industry director, Paolo Colombo looks at why simulation is critical to make electrification the norm in the aerospace industry. The electrification of transportation industries…
Perfect partners for managing business facility changes According to Frank Blahuta, managing director of FBX Solutions, the company provides a unique service to help SME businesses in the manufacturing and logistics industries get the maximum value out…
The cable guys! In a Q&A session, Omnetics Connector Corporation’s international sales director, Joe Held and director of technology, Bob Stanton reveal why the company takes great pride in what it builds for…
Collaborate and innovate According to Paul Adams, head of aerospace at management consultancy Vendigital, an upsurge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity could bring opportunities for the supply chain. While not quite at the…
A fight to the finish To reduce the costs of surface finishing additively manufactured parts, Innovate UK has brought together a team of experts under the project leadership of Croft Additive Manufacturing, including Liverpool John…
The complete spectrum of large vertical 5-axis milling solutions Starrag has claimed a first in Droop + Rein vertical milling centres with the launch of three new machines – led by the FOGS HD which the company says ‘takes…
