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Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Aerospace Assembler Saves Time With UV-Cure Masking
Posted on Friday November 03, 2023

A fully automated system dispenses and cures masking material for jet engine components.

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Transonic Truss-Braced Wings Address Sustainability
Posted on Thursday November 02, 2023

When combined with expected advancements in propulsion systems, materials and systems architecture, a single-aisle airplane equipped with a transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) could reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 30 percent.

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:39 -0400

Atlas Copco Launches Cordless Drill for Aerospace Manufacturing
Posted on Tuesday October 31, 2023

Specifically developed to further improve quality and productivity on the aircraft assembly line, while also reducing instances of operator injury, Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions has introduced an electric drill for the aerospace sector.

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Ultrasonic Welder Assembles Satellite Instrument
Posted on Friday October 27, 2023

Torsional ultrasonic welding technology creates high-reliability connections for radiometer.

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:31:34 -0400

How GE Aerospace's Plant in Greenville Used Lean to Produce a New High-Pressure Turbine Blade During the Pandemic
Posted on Friday October 20, 2023

GREENVILLE, SC— When COVID began impacting the world, Ubillus and his team took advantage of the lull to streamline their processes using lean, the management philosophy at the heart of GE's turnaround. "Lean's core purpose is to eliminate waste, with respect for people as the foundation," Ubillus says. For a manufacturing plant like Greenville, that means getting the most out of their equipment, inventory, space, and time.

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400

New Assembly Technique Produces Lightweight Aircraft Fuselages
Posted on Monday October 16, 2023

Engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed new materials and production methods to reduce the amount of aluminum used in airframes.

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:03:00 -0400

Joby Aviation to Build Air Taxi Assembly Plant in Ohio
Posted on Tuesday September 19, 2023

DAYTON, OH—Joby Aviation Inc. plans to build a $500 million factory here to produce electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Electric Aircraft Makes World’s First Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Flight
Posted on Monday September 11, 2023

MARIBOR, Slovenia—H2FLY GmbH recently completed the world’s first piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen.

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

NASA Engineers Explore Pros and Cons of Supersonic Air Transport
Posted on Monday August 28, 2023

WASHINGTON—Engineers at NASA’s Advanced Air Vehicles Program are examining supersonic commercial flight.

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:04:00 -0400

Machina Labs Awarded Air Force Contract for Robotic Composites Manufacturing
Posted on Monday August 07, 2023

LOS ANGELES—The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $1.6 million contract to Machina Labs to advance and accelerate the development of the company’s robotic technology for manufacturing metal tooling for high-rate production of composites.

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Microgravity Manufacturing Inches Closer to Reality
Posted on Friday August 04, 2023

Several start-ups, such as Redwire Space, Space Forge Ltd. and Varda Space Industries, hope to ramp up activity over the next two years.

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

The Role of MES in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Posted on Tuesday August 01, 2023

BLUE RIDGE, GA—For MES software to improve KPIs, it cannot sit in isolation from other manufacturing systems.

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Carnegie Mellon Students Shoot for the Moon
Posted on Thursday July 13, 2023

A mobile robot built by engineers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) will reach the Moon before NASA astronauts.

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Double-Pulse Ultrasonic Welding of Fiber-Reinforced Composite
Posted on Saturday July 08, 2023

A new technique for ultrasonic welding could eliminate the need for energy directors with fiber-reinforced plastics.

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Alef ‘Flying Car’ Receives FAA Certification
Posted on Monday July 03, 2023

SANTA MATEO, CA—Alef Aeronautics Inc. has received a Special Airworthiness Certification for its flying car from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 05:05:00 -0400

Lockheed, Sintavia Team Up to Advance Metal Additive Manufacturing
Posted on Sunday July 02, 2023

BETHESDA, MD—Lockheed Martin Corp. and Sintavia LLC, are collaborating to expand research on metal additive manufacturing as an alternative to castings and forgings. Additive manufacturing has the capability to improve efficiencies in existing castings and forgings supply chains, and provide parts with a higher level of detail and greater design opportunities.

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:04:00 -0400

U.S. Navy Approves Full-Rate Production for Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter
Posted on Saturday July 01, 2023

STRATFORD, CT—The U.S. Navy has approved full-rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years. Sikorsky is procuring long-lead items and critical materials to support building full rate production CH-53K helicopters in its digital factory.

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:03:00 -0400

Lockheed, GlobalFoundries Collaborate to Advance US Semiconductor Manufacturing
Posted on Friday June 30, 2023

MALTA, NY—Lockheed Martin and GlobalFoundries (GF) are collaborating to advance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and innovation and to increase the security, reliability and resiliency of domestic supply chains for national security systems. 

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:01:00 -0400

Lockheed, Xaba Test Cognitive Autonomous Robots for Airframe Manufacturing
Posted on Friday June 23, 2023

TORONTO—Lockheed Martin recently completed a project to evaluate the automation of airframe manufacturing operations using six-axis robots equipped with artificial intelligence technology from Canadian tech startup Xaba.

Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Hot Forming Titanium
Posted on Thursday May 11, 2023

Titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. It’s as strong as some steels, but 45 percent lighter. Titanium is also prized for its corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, crack resistance, and ability to withstand moderately high temperatures without creeping.