bavius set for a flying finish at EMO Hannover bavius claims its 5-axis high performance machining centres are the perfect solution to manufacture aerospace structural parts that demand productivity and precision. Leading manufacturers across the global aerospace industry trust…
Pryor to make its mark at EMO Hannover Pryor Marking Technology (hall 11, stand B03), a leading marking and identification specialist, is to showcase its extensive range of innovative and efficient marking solutions as it returns once again…
Ceratizit milling cutter hits pinnacle of titanium machining With the UK consolidating its position as a major centre for aerospace manufacturing, it is no surprise that there is a growing demand for the machining of titanium - and…
TFP to exhibit at China Composites Expo 2019 TFP will be exhibiting its nonwoven solutions for composites at China Composites Expo in September. On display at the show will be TFP’s Optiveil nonwovens; these lightweight veils range from…
Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund invests £1.5m into Insphere Foresight Group has announced a £1.5 million investment from the Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund into Insphere, an expert in measurement and automation using innovative value-added metrology. The Fund’s investment…
The UK engineering marketplace is here! At some point almost every manufacturing business faces the same question about its product range: ‘do we make it, buy it off-the-shelf or find a subcontract supplier?’. Whichever path your…
Walter and Schunk Intec combine to provide wing rib machining solution Walter GB joined forces with workholding specialist Schunk Intec recently to host a customer innovation day to showcase best-in-class 5-axis aerospace machining at the Knowledge Transfer Centre in Sheffield. A…
Airbus begins US production of A220 aircraft Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A220 in the US. The first team of A220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent return from…
Why are Raytheon and United Technologies merging? Raytheon and United Technologies are gradually moving towards merging their defence and commercial aerospace operations. The new 'Raytheon Technologies Corporation' will have little overlap in its product line, while also…
British engineering firm highlights impact of grounding 737 Max British aerospace engineering company Senior is the latest Boeing supplier to highlight the impact of grounding the 737 Max, after reporting a first half profit drop of 16%. The FTSE…
SGL Carbon and Elbe Flugzeugwerke extend contract SGL Carbon and Elbe Flugzeugwerke, a long-established German aircraft manufacturer, have extended their contract to supply prepregs (impregnated carbon fibre textiles) for use in the Airbus A350 cabin’s floor panels…
Dassault Aviation to use 3DEXPERIENCE for all programmes Dassault Systèmes has announced that Dassault Aviation is using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to design, develop and produce, as well as manage its value chain for all programs including to innovate…
CRP Technology unveils new Windform FR1 for 3D printing CRP Technology says that since the mid-90s it has been changing the rules of additive manufacturing, smashing records and setting models that apply to 3D printing technology with polyamide materials.…
Specitubes receives renewed Nadcap accreditation for heat treating Specitubes has received Nadcap accreditation for demonstrating its ongoing commitment to quality by satisfying customer requirements and industry specifications. The scope of this accreditation covers the heat-treating of seamless precision…
EPCI to distribute AVS-SYS ducting throughout Europe AVS-SYS, the composite design and manufacturing company, has signed a distribution agreement with EPCI for its Ultra Lightweight Aerospace Flexible Ducting, Insulated Flexible Ducting and Flexible Muffler (Silencer) Ducting. EPCI…
UK defence export orders hit record £14bn in 2018 UK defence export orders rose to £14 billion in 2018, with sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries making up nearly 80% of that figure. The…
Yorkshire manufacturers urged to win export through productivity improvement Shipley-based precision engineering company, Produmax, which is a global expert in flight control components and assemblies, will be giving the region’s manufacturers an insight into its transformation into to a…
OMAX to present waterjet versatility and precision at EMO 2019 At EMO 2019 Hannover, OMAX Corporation will present the powerful OMAX 5555 JetMachining Centre with a 40hp EnduroMAX pump and Tilt-A-Jet, as well as the latest in personal waterjets, the…
Aerospace industry: 628 aircraft delivered in 2019 so far Widebody aircraft deliveries reached a new record in the first half of 2019: 200 were delivered, helping the value to UK industry of 628 deliveries overall by the global aerospace…
Fintek take delivery of new OTEC stream finishing machine To meet growing demand for ever more precise surface finishing in aerospace, Fintek says it has invested in a latest generation stream finishing machine from OTEC Präzisionsfinish. “The new SF…
SL Engineering selected for Sharing in Growth programme Sharing in Growth (SiG) has selected a rapidly growing Lincolnshire-based engineering firm, SL Engineering, to join the award-winning business transformation programme. SL Engineering, based near Grantham, produces specialised rigid tube…
CFMS to support new aerospace project The Centre for Modelling & Simulation (CFMS), an independent, not-for-profit specialist in digital engineering capability, has teamed up with Zenotech, Aircraft Research Association (ARA) and Bombardier to lead the development…
Virtek and Plataine announce collaborative partnership Virtek and Plataine have announced a ground-breaking collaborative partnership allowing aerospace manufacturers using Virtek's LaserEdge ply layup system to improve productivity by tracking work in process, factory assets and materials…
New factory building complete at Mettis Aerospace site Aerospace manufacturer Mettis has announced the building structure of its new factory in Redditch, Worcestershire is now complete. Plans for the new factory were originally reported on in April. The…
