Time for engine design to lead the way
08.06.2009
Just how cost-effective and low-emission can the passenger aircraft of the future be? The answer depends to a large extent on the next evolutionary steps in the development of engines. Everywhere you look, developers are working on new projects and design concepts – and aerotec sheds a light on what might be about to revolutionize engine design and construction. [more...]
Boarding call for fuel cells
08.06.2009
The age of aircraft with noisy and fuel guzzling auxiliary turbines is phasing out, as efficient fuel cells are now taking center stage. The technologies offer a wealth of technical benefits and are even capable of ensuring more economic engine operations. At present, the main development thrust of fuel cells in aviation is focusing on systems that operate in the low temperature range between 60 and 80 degrees Celsius. [more...]
Diamonds handle CFRP
27.01.2009
Fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are now established as state-of-the-art in the aerospace industry. As an alternative lightweight material they have even managed to replace aluminium in some applications – and the trend is increasing. However, these materials represent a genuine challenge when it comes to processing and they demand a great deal from the tools employed. Those backing the wrong horse will lose their stakes. Tool concepts which are optimized in terms of substrate, geometry and coating, on the other hand, offer users the ideal prerequisites to be able to machine even these kinds of heavily abrasive materials in an economically efficient manner. [more...]
“Machining times can be halved”
27.01.2009
Swiss milling machine manufacturer StarragHeckert initiated the engineering world into its optimization strategies for machining titanium, as well as showcasing new models for production technology at its head office in Rorschacherberg. aerotec author Janette Junghanns and editor Christian Klein spoke with Udo Kurth, Head of Product Management at StarragHeckert AG, about the Swiss company’s focus and the impulses he sees for the industry. [more...]
High Flyers need nothing but Quality
27.01.2009
Whoever wants to become a supplier to the aerospace industry, must deliver first class components, along with qualified employees and a modern and highly productive machine park, like the company IWA Metall has to offer. A trusted supplier to the company is the Japanese machine tool manufacturer Mori Seiki. [more...]
Suppliers do it much better
27.01.2009
Founded in 1978, the Manthorpe Group, based in Ripley Derbyshire, England, produces a wide range of precision parts within three divisions. About 120 employees share the responsibility for the design of parts on their Unigraphics CAD systems for manufacturing machines, medical parts, nuclear energy, defence systems, cigarettes and consumer goods, but above all the aerospace industry. [more...]
Makino: “Expand leading position”
27.01.2009
Japanese machine-tool manufacturer Makino plans to “consistently expand [its] undisputed leadership in the manufacturing of aircraft parts”, in the words of the head of its European operations, Anders Ingemarsson. Having advanced to the position of technology and service provider, the Japanese firm is keen to give the manufacturing industry a great deal of fresh impetus at this year’s autumn trade fairs, the AMB (Stuttgart) and the BI-MU (Milan). And not just with machines – with process know-how and technology transfer as well. [more...]
