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The paper formulates basic requirements to the tool-holder/spindle interface for different machining operations. A comparison of some alternative and commercially available designs is presented. Two advanced interface designs which are fully compatible with existing 7/24 taper spindles and toolholders while providing enhanced accuracy in axial and radial directions, higher stiffness, insensitivity to high rpm, and reliability at high rpm are described and results of their evaluation are presented.

Robotic gripper technology has been integrated into CNC riveting machines. Handling fasteners efficiently is critical in automated wing panel riveting.

Machining and turning centers take center stage Makers of CNC machining equipment are incorporating more and better functionality into their products so users cope better with processing challenges such as those posed by tough new grades of aerospace materials.

They were installed on two production CNC riveters to provide improved edge tracing of longerons and drill/countersink control. The optical tracer uses video techniques to maintain a constant edge distance for fastener locations.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

Clean, quiet commercial propulsion Engine manufacturers design future engines to meet noise, pollution, and fuel economy needs. Robots take over Dramatic changes in areas as diverse as semiconductor costs, software tools, and the trend toward regional aircraft are creating opportunities for airplane manufacturers to automate their factories. Rapid prototyping to rapid manufacturing Durable, temperature-resistant powders and materials enable the manufacture of complex components. The research race Aerospace R&D funding in the U.S. is on the upswing, but new priorities create challenges for universities.

Marotta turns things around The valve-making company used to have trouble getting product out the door on time, but it has improved its turnaround dramatically via lean thinking. A view from the factory Manufacturing techniques and materials used in other industries may be debuting at aerospace factories near you. Reverse engineering Using digital processes accelerates design and increases manufacturing quality. Fine-tuning aerodynamics The aerospace industry relies on massive amounts of computing power to continually simulate, test, and optimize vehicles for reliability and accuracy.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

Ruggedizing Commercial-Grade Computers into MIL-Hardened Systems An Introduction to PCM Heat Sinks Eye Tracking Technology Improving the Skills Gap, Efficiency, and Quality Assurance in Aerospace Manufacturing Streamlining EMC Solutions for Avionics Interfaces Hardware Design of a High Dynamic Range Radio Frequency (RF) Harmonic Measurement System. Using RISC-V to Simplify Data Logging in Space Novel Characterization Methods for Anisotropic and Mixed-Conduction Materials Seven new characterization methods have been developed for the specialized materials used in state-of-the-art electronic and optoelectronic devices. Circuit Models for Robust, Adaptive Neural Control Understanding a nematode's simple circuit could provide a foundation for understanding much more complex behaviors.

Machine tools meet new materials If you're in the business of making machine tools for aerospace applications, you're probably working on improvements in cutting tough metals and composites.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

Toward smarter manufacturing and materials At the U.K.'s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Center, engineers and innovators have at their disposal some of the world's most advanced design and manufacturing assets for precision engineering. More electric, integrated fuel systems Engine system reliability can be improved by advanced electric architectures, while the reduction of hydraulic components, fuel tubes, and fittings can enhance the maintainability of the engine and minimize pilot workload.

UAV Technology Using SWaP-C Reductions to Improve UAS/UGV Mission Capabilities UGV Technology Designing Rugged Computing Platforms for UGVs UUV & Robotics Technology Bi-manual Dexterous Manipulation for Maritime Explosive Ordnance Disposal UUV Technology Applying UUV Advances to Safeguard Harbors and Littoral Waters Robotics Technology Designing a Robot to Counter Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices

Small Form Factor Embedded Systems New Technologies Drive Diverse Solutions Making Laser Weapons a Reality Modelling and Simulation Tools for Systems Integration on Aircraft Rotorcraft Anti-Icing Systems Redundant Transmitting System in Aircraft (RTSA) Cassini Stays in Touch with NASA's Radio Science Subsystem Laser Integration on Silicon Photonic Circuits Through Transfer Printing New fabrication approach allows the massively parallel transfer of III-V coupons to a silicon photonic target wafer. High Energy Computed Tomographic Inspection of Munitions Inspection system provides additional level of quality assurance for R&D, reverse engineering, and malfunction investigations. Terahertz (THz) Radar: A Solution for Degraded Visibility Environments (DVE) Operating at higher frequencies than other types of radar produces tighter beams and finer resolution. Imaging Detonations of Explosives Using high-speed camera pyrometers to measure and map fireball/shock expansion velocities.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.

The fifth volume of this six-volume compendium publishes technical guidance and properties on ceramic matrix composite material systems. The selected guidance on technical topics related to this class of composites includes material selection, processing, characterization, testing, data reduction, design, analysis, quality control, application, case histories, and lessons learned of typical ceramic matrix composite materials. Volume 5, which covers ceramic matrix composites, supersedes MIL-HDBK-17-5 of June 17, 2002. The Composite Materials Handbook, referred to by industry groups as CMH-17, is an engineering reference tool that contains over 1,000 records of the latest test data for polymer matrix, metal matrix, ceramic matrix, and structural sandwich composites. CMH-17 provides information and guidance necessary to design and fabricate end items from composite materials.

AS13100 AESQ Quality Management System Requirements for Aero Engine Design and Production Organizations Standard was created to replace customer specific quality requirements – leading to simplification and harmonization between engine manufacturer supply chains. AS13100 is supported by a series of 13 AESQ Reference Manuals (RM) that provide additional detail on certain subjects to describe the intent of the standard and to provide guidance on deployment. The Reference Manuals are designed to enable the supply chain to deploy the AS13100 requirements efficiently and effectively. The AESQ RMs provide case studies, guidance material, forms and checklists specific to each section of the standard to aid the user with implementation.