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GE Additive unveils Project ATLAS program’s first 3D printer

2017-11-19

The meter-class, laser powder-bed fusion machine was developed to provide manufacturers of large parts and components with a scalable solution that can be configured and customized to specific industry applications. It builds on technology previously developed by GE and combines DMLM expertise from the German 3D printer manufacturer, Concept Laser—which GE acquired in December 2016.

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Keeping carbon-composites cool in hot applications

2018-01-05

Extremely high temperatures can be a problem for automotive carbon-composite components. A new coating technology has been designed to help cool the situation.

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A secure attachment to 3D printing

2017-08-21

Additive manufacturing (AM) is seemingly the cure-all for the manufacture of complex products, but as the potential for AM continues to increase, so too does the cyber target on its back.

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Altair Enlighten Awards: 2017's best mass-cutting innovations

2017-07-31

Chrysler, Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T recognized with the 2017 Altair Enlighten Award for their efforts to reduce vehicle weight.

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Lockheed looks to improve efficiency with Ubisense IIoT solution

2017-12-11

As Lockheed Martin Aeronautics ramps up production of its fifth-generation F-35 fighter program, it is also looking to improve manufacturing efficiency. This month, the company has licensed Ubisense SmartSpace for deployment at its Fort Worth, TX facility.

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Arconic and Airbus cooperate on 3D printing research

2017-11-22

Arconic and Airbus recently announced a multi-year cooperative research agreement to advance metal 3D printing for aircraft manufacturing. Together, the companies will develop customized processes and parameters to produce and qualify large, structural 3D printed components.

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Spain’s Indaero cuts cost, time with 3D printed tooling

2017-12-31

Many of Indaero’s products require in-house tools for assembly. One of those products (for Airbus supplier Aernnova) is the NH90 helicopter. Before acquiring additive capabilities, the company was limited to producing flat shapes with traditional methods, which affected the performance of the final tool during production.

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GKN Aerospace-led project automates assembly of aircraft wing structures

2014-02-24

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Deal gives Fiat 100% ownership of Chrysler

2014-01-02

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Titanium auto parts 3D-printed from low-cost metal powders

2014-01-14

New energy-saving smelting process could cut titanium powder prices by as much as 75%.

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Weld cable control

2014-04-01

Miller improves select models in the XMT weld cable control (WCC) multi-process lineup to improve productivity, quality, and safety.

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Laser blanking systems

2014-04-01

With a patented approach to laser cutting of blanks from coil, LaserCoil Technologies systems enable companies to marry its laser cutting systems with any coil line automation, whether it be existing equipment currently in production or an investment in new or used equipment.

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Rethinking profitability—A business accelerator model

2014-04-05

Increasing productivity, reducing costs, delivering new innovations, improving quality, and responding faster to customer needs, are all key objectives of a business accelerator model, says Trelleborg's Joe Woods.

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In-sight software

2014-02-17

Cognex Corp.’s In-Sight Explorer 4.9 software offers an expanded set of inspection tools and an enhanced Cognex Connect communications suite that features the iQ Sensor Solution network (iQSS).

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Filler metals

2014-01-22

The Hobart Element family of gas-shielded, flux-cored wires feature the lowest manganese levels of any similarly classified filler metal in the marketplace, the company claims, helping companies to address compliance with environmental regulations.

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SAE International

2018-04-13

In March, a new demonstrator engine by Rolls-Royce, featuring a cutting-edge lean-burn and low-emissions combustion system for future jet engine programs, began icing tests at the Global Aerospace Centre for Icing and Environmental Research in Manitoba, Canada.

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SAE International

2018-04-12

Last month, AeroVironment, Inc. began accepting orders for their new Puma 3 UAS. As an “all environment” UAS, Pumas have operated effectively in some of the harshest climates on Earth.

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IAV using 3D printed pistons for engine testing

2018-04-10

Engineering services specialist IAV is using 3D printed parts to shorten engine development timelines.

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Boeing to broaden its services portfolio

2018-05-15

Last month, Boeing announced that it had entered a definitive agreement to acquire major independent aerospace parts provider KLX Inc.

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New Boeing facility will improve V-22 quality, safety

2019-08-06

Outside of Philadelphia, a 350,000-square-foot facility has been transformed into a modern factory where the Boeing Company will build fuselages for the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey aircraft. The updated plant will also modernize current MV-22 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps fleet.