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The extra-large blast cabinet is used to deliver a uniform etched key surface on a range of machined circular aluminium rings prior to bonding. After blast trails performed at the company’s Skipton demonstration centre, a Euroblast 2m PF blast system (2.1m deep x 2.5m wide internal cabinet) was specially designed by their engineering team to provide a side loading and f...

Full production handoff at the end of January culminated in a project that began in August and involved a series of milestones surrounding delivery, installation, calibration, and testing. A 12-by-8.5-foot autonomous system, the AMR is used as a drill for the PA-46-600TP wings. It incorporates a light-duty drill unit, HSK-E25 tool holder, and programmable drill process,...

Composite materials, especially carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics, are gradually becoming widespread in airframe construction, thanks to their light weight. That quality translates into lower fuel consumption and a path toward sustainability. Fuel savings are the preponderant outcome of using composites over an aircraft’s life cycle, allowing the high energy consumption o...

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) is part of the INFINITE consortium, which has been launched to address the control of aerostructure manufacturing processes and operating conditions, as well as reduce component costs. Engineers from the AMRC’s composites team are supporting the consortium - which is funded by Horizon Europe and l...

The cooperation between the two companies goes back to a project managed by the US subsidiary BBG North America. Composite prototype parts were produced for the aircraft manufacturer at the BBG technical centre at Oxford, Michigan. Convinced of the "made in Germany" production technology, the company ordered a pilot plant including the moulds for the production of lightw...

HSD provides complete solutions for 5 Axis Machines. Discover our range of Rotary Tables ROTARY TABLES MAIN FEATURES - Direct drive technology. - Direct Encoder for a better machining quality. - Wide range of plates from 400mm to 1.200mm. - Hydraulic & pneumatic 4-ways rotary joint. - Pressure sensor for brakes monitoring. - Different models: Single or Doubl...

Today, HUD, AR, and virtual reality (VR) systems are commonplace in the aerospace and defense industries, with applications ranging from manufacturing quality control, to engineer and pilot training, to intelligence and information communication in combat operations. In particular, AR is being used inside the cockpit to integrate digital information with reality to enhan...

Creaform, a leading global provider of portable and automated 3D measuring solutions, has installed a second robot-controlled measuring system at Walter Automobiltechnik GmbH (WAT) in Berlin, Germany. WAT is a system supplier of metal assemblies for the automotive industry. It focuses on complex welded assemblies such as motorcycle frames and engine mounts, with a great ...

Although the Covid-19 health emergency tests the entire sector, the international aviation industry, direct and indirect EOM and certified subcontractors, continues the important technological developments with innovations for all components and manufacturing processes used for the construction of increasingly efficient aircraft. For machine tool suppliers, in particular...

Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) is a provider of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services for aircraft and has 50 locations worldwide. LHT is wholly owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG and comprises 32 technical maintenance companies and subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and America, along with more than 26,000 employees (as of 2019). LHT is based at Hamburg Airport. Other im...

Druck, a Baker Hughes business and industry leader in pressure measurement technology and instrumentation, has been nominated as finalists in four categories, including one individual award at the 2023 UK Manufacturing MX Awards! “This is a huge achievement and reflects the outstanding talent that we have across our business,” said Gordon Docherty The only compan...

Customer Type: Supplier of mission critical aviation services Industry: Aerospace Application: Testing aircraft pitot static systems Solution: Druck's ADTS 542F / ADTS 552F Air Data Test Sets The Customer Druck’s customer, based in Germany, are one of the largest flight-ambulance operators worldwide. Within their fleet, the customer offers business jets including ...

ATEQ Aviation and CCX Technologies are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to deliver unprecedented testing efficiency and accuracy to current and future customers of the T-RX Avionics Tester and ADSE 650 Air Data Test Set. A first in the industry, the T-RX seamlessly transmits curated avionics data over Wi-Fi to the ADSE for air data testing – replacing manu...

Baker Hughes is collaborating with Moog Inc. and others to develop key technology for future aircraft hydrogen fuel control systems. Leveraging its extended portfolio of Druck pressure measurement technology and instrumentation, Baker Hughes will develop a bespoke dual pressure and temperature sensor, specifically designed to withstand the extreme range of operating tem...

Not all pitot-static testers are created equal. The EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) recently raised concerns around the challenges of returning aircraft to service following a prolonged period of storage. As the world tentatively looks to emerge from the pandemic and thinks about travelling again, whether it be for leisure or business, a large number of air...

What is an aeronautic leak tester and what is its primary function? A leak tester is a portable device, used in the pitot static maintenance process to identify if a leak is present in the pitot static system and to what level. This device must be able to generate pressure and measure if there is a system leak and at what rate. Druck's new DPI610E-Aero is a self-contai...

There are very high accuracy requirements in turbine compressor design. TURBOCAM International wanted to break new ground in machining turbine blades made from high-alloy steels in order to continue to satisfy customer requirements with regard to profile tolerances and surface accuracies also in the future.

HAMUEL’s innovative repair solution for jet turbine blades received the coveted MM Award at EMO. This award recognizes the exceptional application flexibility of the HSTM 1000 Hybrid which can both measure the component, adapt the NC paths to the current workpiece geometry, laser buildup welding, milling, turning and polishing.

We are proud to announce that Saft has chosen ATEQ as its recommended partner for aerospace battery testing solutions. For more than 90 years, Saft has been designing and manufacturing high-tech aircraft battery systems and products for the world’s most demanding aviation customers. Saft is the go-to manufacturer for custom-engineered battery systems with a long life a...

As a new manufacturing technology, Additive Manufacturing has outstanding technical advantages and obvious economic benefits in the field of Aerospace. With approximately three decades of expertise in 3D printing, Eplus3D has been a witness of numerous applications of additive manufacturing in the Aerospace Industry. Furthermore, we aspire to serve as your invaluable all...

JINGYE Additive Manufacturing, as the only additive manufacturing company in the world that integrates professional R & D, production and sales of high-end aerosol metal powder, laser remanufacturing and 3D printing services, has imported the advanced metal 3d printers abroad during its early stage. Eplus3D, as a pioneer in additive manufacturing , has drawn JINGYE’s a...

Significant advantages of metal 3D printing in the aerospace industry include: reducing cost and lead time, offering novel materials and unique design solutions, reducing the weight of components through efficient & lightweight design and integrating multiple components to improve performance and reduce risk.

Resistance, durability, elasticity and compliance with high flammability standards are the requirements placed on leather destined for aviation, naval, railway and automobile interiors and all types of public or private transport. Gruppo Mastrotto responds to this needs in a superlative way with Mercury 99.9, a soft nappa leather specially developed for aviation, with br...

It's known that SpaceX has adopted metal 3D printing technology as its solution for its key components. Even though Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship's first launch was not through the test in April, it is for sure that with the technology revolution and the support of 3D printing technology, SpaceX will achieve more impressive progress which means a lot to human society.

APMA together with Xaba found all the necessary know-how in the innovative Breton Genesi system, which combines artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as integrating the subtractive system into the additive one, evolving 3D printing.

Used in place of side- and rear-view mirrors, a camera monitor system (CMS) offers advantages for vehicle safety and function—eliminating blind spots, reducing glare, and improving aerodynamics. Automotive components used for indirect visibility are highly regulated, however. In the U.S., the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is quickly progressing t...

To maximize projection effects, flight simulators turn to image stitching through multiple projectors to achieve a wide-screen special effect. This creates a immersive scenario with large size, high luminance and huge pixel-count. Multi-projection is therefore a common and important topic in projector applications. "Basic Requirements" for a good multi-projection setup:...

Technical Tips #1 You don't need to reload your model to change the texture. You can "switch" from texture to texture, until you get the perfect result for your project. #2 All these features are fully customizable. They will also discuss the transparency of textures and these elements.

Initially planned as a UAV survey, tests were conducted using a fixed-wing aircraft due to the restrictions placed on operations by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The results are encouraging, and the next step will be drone operations in more challenging sea conditions. The test was performed on March 2, 2021 at Cap Sicié, a cliff off the bay of Toulon and La Seyne s...

The railway industry needs to make rail travel as safe, efficient, and comfortable as possible. For this reason, railway manufacturers and engineers must find ways to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and enhance safety and security to drive profitability and make the industry reliable and sustainable. Venair understands this need and has been developing solution...

The new nesting function of the renowned 4D_Additive software from CoreTechnologie uses artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time to automate intelligent behavior and machine learning. The new technology simulates certain human decision-making structures based on the programming and by this means the computer independently processes complex tasks in the area of so ...