Chippings, power, precision
28.06.2010
New materials such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic are becoming established in aircraft and engine construction, though metal alloys will continue to serve as the main materials for a long time to come. However, the development of materials is making increasing demands in terms of the capacities of machining equipment and processes. aerotec’s Nikolaus Fecht conducted an exclusive survey to find out just how the machine tool industry is facing up to these challenges.
Exclusive-Interview with Diana Schnabel, Airtec
“A further milestone has been achieved“
28.06.2010
Airtec 2010, the trade fair for suppliers to the aerospace industry takes place on November 2 to 4, 2010 at the Exhibition Center Frankfurt. The event is attracting a rising number of exhibitors matched by a strong presence of OEMs and system suppliers attending the B2B meetings. aerotec spoke with trade fair manager Diana Schnabel on the orientation and current focus points of the supplier trade fair.
ENGINE SPECIAL
RUAG: Engine manufacturing concept improved
28.06.2010
The Swiss Company RUAG Aerospace invested in new Deckel Maho machining centres for combined milling and turning of the engine housing in one clamping position, thus realizing an essential part of its supply chain. The complete manufacturing process of the forward and aft fan case including assembly was relocated to Emmen, while the machining of the acoustic panels continued as before.
ENGINE SPECIAL
Engine Technology: Who will win the race?
28.06.2010
The systems at work in aviation also need to become more environmentally compatible. Difficult, given that the number of flights globally is increasing each year and yet the total level of emitted pollutants has to be reduced. “A company that makes the wrong decision on the engine issue would lose large amounts of money,” Scott E. Carson warned when he was still head of the commercial business unit at Boeing. There is no doubt: The engine manufacturers must solve the problems soon. [mehr...]
Exclusive-Interview with Andreas Evertz, Walter AG
“All factors have to be in harmony”
28.06.2010
Walter AG has a new boss. Andreas Evertz became the successor to Peter Witteczek on 1 April 2010 and is now at the forefront of the global enterprise. In an interview with aerotec, the new CEO explains how the aerospace industry is able to benefit from the tools and expertise offered by Walter AG. [mehr...]
Farnborough hosts Airshow 2010
28.06.2010
A lot of aviation suppliers have already made sure that the time window July 19 – 25, 2010 is clearly marked in their calendars. This is when they will be heading for Hampshire in the south of English to attend Farnborough International Airshow. At present, a total of 34 pavilions have been booked by exhibitors from 36 countries, including Morocco and the Portugal for the first time this year, along with 77 other new exhibitors. [mehr...]
“Towards a more intensive exchange“
28.06.2010
The International Suppliers Center (ISC) has received the largest number of applications from the equipment and supply sector since it was set up. Intended to serve as a “fair within a fair“, this section of the display at the world’s oldest aerospace trade show will be attracting well over 60 per cent more exhibitors than in 2008. The ISC will be open during the three trade visitors’ days at the ILA, from 8 to 10 June.
RUAG Space tests robotic vehicle for Mars
28.06.2010
RUAG Space is currently testing an autonomous robotic vehicle for Mars. In the year 2018, as part of its ExoMars scientific mission, the European Space Agency (ESA) plans to land an autonomous robot of this type on the Red Planet to search for signs of life there. [mehr...]
Rolls-Royce opens MTOC Dahlewitz
28.06.2010
Engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Mechanical Test Operations Centre (MTOC) in Dahlewitz, Germany. Germany‘s Home Secretary, Dr Thomas de Maizière joined Brandenburg’s Minister-President Matthias Platzeck and Sir John Rose, CEO of Rolls-Royce during the opening ceremony. [mehr...]
OHB-System awarded 10 million EUR contracts
28.06.2010
OHB-System AG, a member of the European space and technology group OHB Technology AG has been awarded contracts under the E-SGA program (Europeanization of Satellite-Based Reconnaissance) providing for the operation of both the French ground station of the SAR-Lupe system and the German ground station of the Helios II system. The two contracts have a combined value of EUR 14.0 million. [mehr...]
