PRODUCTS + COMPANIES
High-performance in 5-axis machining
29.06.2010
As a further addition to the time-tested range of machines from Fehlmann the Picomax 825 Versa has been newly developed from the ground up for the 5-axis machining of larger work pieces. [mehr...]
PRODUCTS + COMPANIES
Kuka supplies TIG welding cell for the Ariane 5 upper stage nozzle
29.06.2010
The system builder and automation specialist Kuka Systems is to supply the new TIG welding cell for the upper stage nozzle of the Ariane 5 launcher to Astrium GmbH – Space Transportation. [mehr...]
PRODUCTS + COMPANIES
Making serial parts out of metal powder
29.06.2010
Complex-shaped components in aircraft engines can be produced quickly and at a reasonable price using selective laser melting (SLM). [mehr...]
PRODUCTS + COMPANIES
AES ceramics: 300 °C above standard
29.06.2010
Alkaline-earth-silicate fibers – commonly known as AES fibers – belong to the group of high-temperature-resistant fiberglass. [mehr...]
INTERIORS
Sky-high entertainment
29.06.2010
In the coming years, airlines will increasingly be distinguished by their in-flight entertainment (IFE) offerings. One thing, however, is certain: the entertainment and communications facilities on offer will increasingly converge with those available at home or in the office. [mehr...]
HYDRAULICS
Intelligent muscle flexing at 350 bar
29.06.2010
In spite of all the electronics, the days of hydraulics in aircraft construction are far from over. In commercial aircraft, hydraulic systems handle tasks ranging from landing gear actuation to flight control. For example, so-called electro hydrostatic actuators are used in the Super Airbus A380. [mehr...]
AUTOMATION
CFRP parts: When will manual work be phased out?
29.06.2010
The endeavor to make aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient is resulting in an increasing share of components made of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). The limits imposed on automated manufacturing are the main drawback here. Consequently, manual work still dominates this sector, at the expense of efficiency and profitability. As a result, the wish for comprehensive automation of the individual manufacturing steps is widespread throughout the branch. [mehr...]
INJECTION MOULDING
Air(line)worthy services
29.06.2010
An Oxfordshire based industrial design company is using special rapid injection-moulding services to help its airline customers minimise the amount of time their aircraft are on the ground for annual maintenance. [mehr...]
Sensor technology ensures perfection
29.06.2010
Process reliability has top priority for aviation supplier Ziegler Feinwerktechnik. Due to the high cost intensity of the materials and small batch sizes, sound parts have to be produced reliably from the start – waste is taboo. The only way to achieve this is by means of sophisticated measuring technology. [mehr...]
Economical machining is the big issue
29.06.2010
High-performance aluminium profiles are basic elements in modern aircraft industry. Depending on the complexity and intensity of the machining tasks the material aluminium constitutes highly significant manufacturing demands. [mehr...]
