GE Additive inaugurates new facility in Germany GE Additive has inaugurated its new 40,000m2 campus in Lichtenfels, Germany, which will become the new home for GE Additive Concept Laser teams. Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder commented…
Foster to spearhead software specialist’s global marketing Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has appointed Maja Foster as global marketing director of its Production Software business. Joining the company after seven years at machine tool manufacturer Mazak, including the last…
FACC wins a contract extension with Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace Systems has awarded FACC a multi-year contract extension covering the supply of thrust reverser translating sleeves for nacelles on the Airbus A350 XWB and Boeing 787 aircraft. The…
Hexcel additive manufacturing process approved by Boeing Hexcel Corporation has been approved by Boeing to produce HexPEKK-100 aerospace structures for major commercial aircraft platforms. After rigorous review of Hexcel’s proprietary poly-ether-ketone-ketone and carbon fibre material formulation, Hexcel’s…
UK and Italy to partner on Tempest fighter Today at the London defence show, DSEI, leading UK defence companies (BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, Rolls-Royce and MBDA UK), together with key Italian Industry players (Leonardo Italy, Elettronica, Avio Aero…
Tricorn to launch new sales office at Northern Manufacturing British software company Tricorn will launch a second UK office at this year’s Northern Manufacturing Show, taking place at Manchester’s EventCity from 2-3 October, to better service its northern customers.…
Advanced Engineering announces Enabling Innovation shortlist The shortlist for the Enabling Innovation Zone at Advanced Engineering 2019, the UK’s largest annual exhibition for manufacturers and supply chain professionals, has been announced by show organisers, Easyfairs. The…
EDGECAM to take aero-engine part to new heights at Seco Tools event EDGECAM will highlight its very latest CAM capability and machining best practice, with a live demonstration of manufacturing an Inconel aero-engine disc at Seco Tools’ forthcoming aerospace Inspiration Through Innovation…
CGTech UK opens new UK office CGTech UK is pleased to announce the opening of a new office based in Gloucestershire. The announcement comes as a result of CGTech’s continual business success. The new office is…
Aro showcases marketing service at TCT Show 2019 Aro PR and Marketing, specialist in raising the profile of composites, scientific and advanced engineering companies, is showcasing its ‘Outsourced Marketing’ service at TCT Show 2019 at the NEC in…
Meggitt to expand carbon brake manufacturing facility in Kentucky Meggitt has announced plans to expand its carbon brake manufacturing facility in Kentucky, marking a significant increase of both capability and capacity. The company is investing for growth around the…
Aerospace consultancy opens new premises in Derby Aerospace engineering consultancy Alten Group has opened new premises in Derby, with 150 positions to be filled for aerospace clients as well as railway. Alten Group has been active in…
Socomore expands surface products range Socomore has now added two new product ranges to its aerospace offering: PreKote products for pre-treatment and promotion of paint adhesion, and DISCOVERT products for degreasing surfaces. These products, available…
CloudNC selects DMG Mori as partner for disruptive manufacture CloudNC is introducing disruptive technology into subcontract manufacturing and aims to change the face of the sector with a series of manufacturing plants around the world. Theo Saville, CEO and…
GKN Aerospace to cut 1,000 non-production jobs globally GKN Aerospace is to axe 1,000 non-production jobs globally - around 5.5% of its workforce - as it reduces layers of management and support functions, and increases its focus on…
PowerJet delivers 400th SaM146 engine to Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Less than 10 years after the first SaM146 delivery, PowerJet has delivered the 400th engine to Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) final assembly line. PowerJet supplies to SCAC an integrated propulsion…
Renishaw speeds ahead at TCT Show 2019 From 24-26 September, global engineering technologies company Renishaw will return to TCT Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. On stand D100, Renishaw will showcase new and exciting applications of…
Inspired partnerships for improved production Seco Tools is adopting a new approach that solves customers’ machining challenges through an integrated and holistic process with its partners. Ed Hill visited its UK headquarters to find out…
Rhodes Interform wins helicopter refurbishment contract Rhodes Interform has been awarded a contract to refurbish equipment used in the manufacture of composite helicopter rotor blades. This includes six hot platen presses, up to 10m long, which…
Innovations in deburring and surface finishing At the DeburringEXPO from 8-10 October 2019, over 170 exhibitors will present innovative and advanced technologies, products and services for deburring and surface finishing. This range of exhibitors is complemented…
FACC to manufacture radomes for Airbus A220 Austria-based FACC, a technology partner of the aerospace industry, has been commissioned by Bombardier Aviation to manufacture radomes also for the Airbus A220, in addition to the Bombardier Challenger and…
New precision bearings set for take-off at DSEI 2019 On the eve of DSEI, Carter Bearings, one of the UK’s best-known suppliers of high precision aerospace, defence and space system bearings has announced the arrival of two new additions…
AirBench welcomes new member to the team AirBench has announced the appointment of Ryan Yates as business development manager. Yates brings a wealth of experience from previous roles in the dust extraction industry and specialises in technical…
UK aerospace industry slows amid no-deal Brexit fears Global aircraft deliveries for the year reached 716 by the end of July, with several factors leading to a slower production rate than originally forecast. The total aircraft deliveries now…
