Search Results

Article

Boeing advances automation with smart and portable orbital drilling tools for 787

2014-02-03

Boeing makes a leap forward in manufacturing automation with a portable orbital drilling tool that is, at its core, indistinguishable from a fully autonomous robotic system.

Article

Boeing selects site for new 777X composite wing center

2014-02-24

Article

2014-02-24

Article

Lightweight compression latch

2014-01-08

The E3 Vise Action Compression Latch from Southco delivers robust, vibration-resistant fastening.

Article

Boeing examines expanded metal foils for lightning protection of composite structures

2014-01-08

A widely used material for lightning strike protection of CFRP structures within the aerospace industry is expanded metal foil (EMF). An issue with EMF is micro cracking of the paint, which can result in corrosion of the metal foil and subsequent loss of conductivity. Boeing researchers examined the issues of stress and displacement in the composite structure layup, which contribute to paint cracking caused by aircraft thermal cycling.

Article

3-D printing in aerospace: not just winging it

2014-04-25

The demand for innovative manufacturing technology that produces lighter parts with stronger material grows each day in the competitive aerospace industry. 3-D printing, also known as “additive manufacturing,” is at the center of this innovation.

Article

Airframe drilling and countersinking book

2014-06-02

Offers a stepped approach for evaluating possible areas for applying automation and a detailed description of the process for choosing, acquiring, and transitioning the right machinery for success.

Article

Nylon shapes and custom parts

2014-04-16

TECAST cast nylon stock shapes and custom parts from Ensinger offer a combination of physical and wear properties, along with inherently lighter weight, to provide users with a cost-effective alternative to metal parts.

Article

ATK to build composite launch vehicle structures

2014-04-28

Article

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.

Article

Boeing, Toray Industries reach agreement on composites for 777X wings

2014-11-17

Article

NASA selects commercial space partners for collaborative partnerships

2014-12-31

Article

MTU develops new turbine blade material in record time

2015-04-06

Turbine blades in TiAl are about half the weight of comparable nickel-alloy components but boast the same reliability and durability. The high aluminum content also makes the material resistant to oxidation and corrosion.

Article

Aerojet Rocketdyne gets a boost from additive manufactured components

2015-03-24

Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a series of hot-fire tests of additive manufactured components for its AR1 booster engine at its Sacramento test facility.

Article

Tata Sikorsky JV producing fully indigenous S-92 cabins

2014-01-27

Article

Noncontact laser scanner

2014-05-31

Hexagon Metrology’s Leica T-Scan 5 handheld system for laser trackers is said to operate more than 15 times faster than the previous model.

Article

Tools reduce cycle time

2014-06-25

BENZ Inc. has four new tooling systems: the LinA and LinS broaching tools, C-axis Angle Head, and Mini Flex-Angle Head.

Article

ATK to provide UltraFlex solar arrays for upcoming Mars mission

2014-06-25

Article

igus develops 3D-printable bearing material with low-friction properties

2014-06-09

igus has developed what it claims is the world’s first tribologically enhanced plastic filament for 3D printers, which are used to print full-size, three-dimensional objects. Specifically created for motion control applications, the low-friction material is 50 times more resistant to wear and abrasion than conventional 3D printer materials, according to the German plastics company.

Article

2014-06-02