The business benefits of data control In a series of Q&A articles from top production control software developers, Geoff Gartland, managing director of PSL Datatrack, discusses the advantages of the latest Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and Enterprise…
Software solutions for aerospace In a series of Q&A articles from top production control software developers, Tom Dawes, CEO of Valuechain, discusses the advantages of the latest Material…
The aerospace secret standard Derek Vanek, technical manager at SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts (ASC) looks at why the aerospace market warrants a wider appreciation of selective plating. When an industry is at its…
Finishing on a high note! In a Q&A session, Andreas Ossenkopf, Mankiewicz’s director – head of aviation looks at the trends, demands and challenges associated with surface finishing within the aerospace sector. Mankiewicz is…
Streaming a dream finish A gamechanger for the surface finishing of engine blades has been introduced by OTEC Präzisionsfinish via its controllable stream finishing systems, which enables Fintek - who represent OTEC in the…
Forging links for a competitive future Charlie Slagle, president & CEO Hoffmann Group USA looks at how today’s companies are managing the materials, tools, systems and service demands of a burgeoning aerospace industry. There is no…
More than just an anonymous marketplace Sealing technology and electric mobility solutions provider, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has published an online marketplace for industrial components. Aerospace Manufacturing reports. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is creating a turning point…
Taking control with smarter software Aerospace manufacturers are increasingly utilising the power of software, such as Material Requirement Planning and Enterprise Resource Planning to manage and integrate all facets of their business. Ed Hill speaks to…
Pressing home the advantage In this article, Aerospace Manufacturing hears how a pressing technique known as HFQ (Hot Form Quench) is helping to shape the future of aluminium in the aviation sector. Aluminium is…
Final approach: Going for growth According to the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn) and IDEA chairman Adam Fletcher, the UK electronic components market demonstrated strong growth in 2018 and members are cautiously optimistic that growth…
More than just coatings According to Dr Andreas Ehrbar-Reiter, global head of marketing and sales precision components at Oerlikon Balzers, some functions of precision components only become possible as a result of surface coatings.…
Handling the landing gear drilling challenge UNISIG handles the challenges of landing gear drilling by optimising its proven B700 machine model to meet the specific demands of this application, while satisfying Alta’s requirements for a powerful,…
Digital manufacturing encouraged at AMRC Factory 2050 event While national policy makers wrestle with how to solve the UK’s productivity conundrum, the AMRC’s inaugural ‘beer and bytes’ event at Factory 2050 suggests an informal, grass roots approach might…
The weight is over! According to Alvant, its Aluminium Matrix Composites offer significant landing gear weight reductions – among other areas, allowing manufactures to meet the challenge of reduced weight. Aerospace manufacturers are currently…
Editor's comment: Flying off the shelf? Whilst researching material for a commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS) article, I was struck by the parallels with one of my pet hates: the decline of the high street shop. One…
Invest – if you want to be the best of the best Steve Finn, managing director at DMG MORI UK comments on the current UK machine tool market. Investing in new machinery and automation is high on the list of priorities…
Sensors that solve the supplier jigsaw Metrology and inspection specialist, OGP UK speaks to Aerospace Manufacturing about its Vantage multi-sensor machines that enable right-first-time production of complex aerospace components. The aerospace industry, perhaps more than…
PEEK at 40 As PEEK comes of age, the high-performance polymer offers huge potential for the aerospace sector. That aircraft must inevitably be made of metal is a myth hard to dispel, but…
Making all the connections Honeywell says it is offering a number of operational improvements for airlines using enhanced levels of connected aircraft technologies and services. In a Q&A session, John Peterson, vice-president and general…
The future aerospace factory Andy Silcox, research director at AMRC/Wales and Chair of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult Aerospace Strategy Team brings some clarity to Future Factory philosophy. What is the ‘Future Factory’?…
20 years of aircraft interior innovations Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), part of Passenger Experience Week, is returning to Hamburg from 2-4 April 2019. Event organiser, Reed Exhibitions reveals what visitors can expect to see at this…
Feel at home foam With the future of aircraft interior materials migrating to more advanced, hi-tech solutions, David Stirling, group chief executive officer of leading cellular materials technology provider, Zotefoams explains how the company’s…
Finding fastener fatigue facts – fast! Aerospace Manufacturing hears how development data obtained from High-cycle fatigue testing allows improvements in the design and durability of fastener products designed to meet tough aerospace requirements. Aerospace fasteners…
Eyes on the prize Aro PR and Marketing’s managing director, Billy McKenna looks at how winning an award can be an incredibly powerful means of validating your products and services and showcasing your expertise.…
